"What's going on?" Just as everyone gathered around Uchiha Sora, laughing loudly, a cold, commanding voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone hurriedly cleared a path. A long-haired man clad in armor, with a large Gunbai strapped to his back, walked slowly toward them.
A powerful, icy presence instantly descended.
The clansmen gazed at him with awe and reverence.
"Brother!" Uchiha Izuna greeted the newcomer.
It was none other than Madara Uchiha!
"Izuna, what's going on? I told everyone to assemble. Why are you all crowding around here?" Madara Uchiha demanded with a frown.
A hint of a smile broke through Izuna's perpetually cold expression as he replied, "Brother, we found an interesting fellow. He claims to be one of our Uchiha clansmen. He barged in uninvited, and I caught him red-handed."
"Oh?" Madara Uchiha glanced at Uchiha Sora. "This fellow, then? I thought I heard some interesting remarks just now."
"Yes." Uchiha Izuna nodded. "He actually said he wanted us Uchiha to stop fighting the Senju! I think he must be a spy sent by the Senju Clan."
"Is that so?" Madara Uchiha walked slowly up to Uchiha Sora, crossed his arms, and regarded him impassively. "Did Hashirama send you?"
Facing Madara Uchiha in person, Uchiha Sora showed no trace of nervousness. He remained calm and even looked Madara Uchiha up and down with interest before replying, "Madara Uchiha, do you think I look like a spy sent by the Senju Clan?"
Madara Uchiha said coolly, "Hashirama wouldn't do something so pointless."
"Exactly. It seems your brain works a little better than your brother's," Uchiha Sora said with a smile.
"What did you say?!" Beside him, Uchiha Izuna flew into a rage and moved to charge forward to teach Uchiha Sora a lesson.
Madara Uchiha waved a hand to stop his