Madara Uchiha: Don't Listen to His Nonsense!

He withdrew his hand, leaned back in his chair, and no longer concealed the plan he had been preparing for years.

Over the years, I have never placed all my hopes on Ban alone.

By leveraging the position of the Daimyo to stabilize the external environment, stockpiling the elite forces of the Kaguya Clan and Yuki clans, and relying on Uzumaki Ninja World's unparalleled Sealing Jutsu to build a defensive line, every step was carefully planned.

Even without Madara's presence, Flame Ninja Village is by no means a fragile fortress that collapses at the slightest touch.

I am well aware of the gap in our strength. I cannot confront Hashirama, but I am more than capable of holding the line and delaying the battle.

"As long as internal conflicts arise in Konoha, or the power structure of the Ninja World shifts, the Flame Ninja Village will be able to find a breathing space to establish itself."

He looked directly at Natsu, his tone frank and unadorned.

"This is my entire plan; I have not concealed anything, nor have I deliberately exaggerated anything."

The fact that Ban is leaving with you has truly disrupted all my original plans.

But from the moment I took away the first group of Uchiha members who had fled, I made up my mind that the future of the clan could not be entrusted to others.

Whether or not Ban is in charge, I will follow this path to the end.

At this point, a faint, bitter smile appeared on his lips. "But if I could get my hands on that trump card you hold, the road ahead would be much less difficult and fraught with obstacles."

Natsu leaned back lazily in her chair, listening quietly to Jin's entire elaborate plan and deduction, without interrupting or asking any questions about the details.

After Jin finished speaking, he shrugged lightly, his tone relaxed and casual, as if he were just chatting about an insignificant little thing.

"Your entire plan is flawless."

His tone was calm, but his assessment was quite fair.

"To have managed to revive the Flame Ninja Village to its current state amidst the Daimyo's ambitions to maintain balance, Konoha's covetous gaze, and the machinations of various clans, your abilities are beyond question, and I need not elaborate further."

He paused briefly, then tapped his fingertips lightly twice on the cool tabletop. The sound was deep and gentle, yet carried a firm weight.

"As for Tobirama Senju, I will personally go to Konoha to give him a heads-up before I leave. You don't need to worry about the method; I will use the means he understands best and remembers most easily."

Upon hearing this, Jin felt relieved and immediately nodded. Just as he was about to express his gratitude, Natsu raised her hand slightly, stopping him from saying anything more.

"However, there's one thing I need to warn you about in advance."

Her tone remained unhurried, but those familiar with Natsu knew that the truly crucial information was often hidden behind this seemingly casual remark.

"You might want to think carefully about who Tobirama Senju's true enemy was throughout his life."

Natsu tilted her head slightly and posed a seemingly ordinary question that actually hit the nail on the head.

"Is it just the Uchiha? Not necessarily."

"What he truly spent his entire life guarding against and fighting against were all threats that could shake the foundations of the Senju Clan's rule."

He was hostile to the Uchiha because the Uchiha possessed power capable of overturning the established order;

He insisted on sanctioning the Flame Ninja Village because he saw the potential of this newly formed village, which he believed would one day balance out or even surpass Konoha.

As he finished speaking, he slowly leaned forward, his scarlet Sharingan clear and bright, steadily meeting Jin's gaze. His eyes were calm and unwavering, yet they saw through everyone's schemes.

"Have you ever thought about this? If one day he discovers that you not only possess the strength to threaten the Senju Clan Senju Clan, but also can become their trump card in times of chaos and upheaval, will he still firmly regard you as his mortal enemy?"

Jin's brows furrowed slightly, and he subconsciously fell silent, carefully pondering the underlying game logic in those words.

Natsu didn't give him much time to think, and proceeded to explain the key points in detail.

"Tobirama Senju's logic of doing things is, to some extent, very similar to that of our Uchiha."

He doesn't believe in vague ideals or the inherent goodness of people; he only believes in systems, balance, and tangible power.

"Back then, he was able to suppress his deep-seated hatred for the Uchiha and was willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with Madara in Konoha, not because he had let go of the clan feud, but because he was extremely clear that the fledgling Konoha could not do without the support of the Uchiha's fighting power."

"Similarly," Natsu's tone shifted slightly, revealing the final answer, "If the Flame Ninja Village is no longer a deadly threat to Konoha in the future, but rather a solid external barrier, do you think his attitude will remain unchanged?"

After speaking, he leaned back in his chair, his aura relaxing once more.

"Of course, all of this is based on the premise that you have enough confidence."

"You don't need to force your way to Hashirama's ceiling-level combat power, but you must at least be strong enough that Tobirama wouldn't dare to easily touch you, and that every time he has the thought of starting a war, he has to carefully weigh the consequences."

"If you can achieve this, whether by subduing or persuading, this ' Konoha's sharpest weapon,' recognized throughout the Ninja World, might just become a great asset to you in the future."

Natsu picked up the slightly cool teacup on the table, took a small sip, and softly finished the last half of the truth.

"In my original world, Tobirama spent his entire life guarding against the Uchiha, regarding us as a lifelong threat."

But if given a second choice, I think he would definitely prefer to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Uchiha to balance the situation, rather than fight to the death and end up with both sides suffering heavy losses."

"This person is far more pragmatic and clear-headed than anyone else realizes."

Natsu leaned back against the chair, her fingertips just touching the rim of the teacup, about to continue the conversation, when Madara Uchiha beside her suddenly turned slightly to the side.

His expression remained indifferent; he merely extended his fingertip and gently poked Natsu's forearm, then, in a very low voice, abruptly exposed her.

"Don't listen to his high-sounding words. His son and Hashirama's granddaughter were already betrothed as children."

The crisp sound of the staged accident suddenly stopped.

Natsu's fingers froze on the edge of the teacup, her movements coming to an abrupt halt.

He slowly turned his head, his gaze towards Madara carrying a subtle, indescribable quality, before shifting that meaningful look evenly to Uchiha King opposite him.

The entire office became eerily quiet, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

A moment later, Natsu gently placed the teacup back on the table. The bottom of the cup struck the wooden table with a clear, crisp sound, breaking the silence.

He didn't speak, nor was he shocked. His silence at this moment was simply a way of waiting for Jin to give him an explanation.

The composed and proper smile on Jin's face visibly froze for a moment.