Hearing Madara's words, Xuandou could not help feeling delighted.
Another of his children now had a teacher lined up!
But he kept his expression composed. After pondering for a moment, he deliberately put on a troubled look.
"That... might be a little difficult."
Madara immediately frowned at that, raising his voice.
"What? Difficult?"
"With me teaching him personally, what could possibly be difficult?"
Xuandou gave a dry laugh and hurriedly explained.
"Please calm down, sir. As you know, Uchiha descendants that young with such talent aren't easy to find."
"They need exceptional talent, a mature mind, and a steady temperament. You could count on one hand the people like that in the entire history of the Uchiha."
At the thought of being thoroughly outdone by Hashirama, Madara's expression immediately turned menacingly genial.
A cold light flashed in his Rinnegan, as though saying, "You figure it out."
Seeing this, Xuandou immediately amended his words.
"Still, I can find a few for you to look over."
"With your discerning eye, you're sure to pick the one who suits you best."
Only then did Madara's expression ease slightly, and he nodded.
"Hmm, that's more like it."
"Remember, he must be more talented than that boy beside Hashirama!"
"I've already lost too many times. I absolutely cannot let that fellow outdo me this time!"
"Rest assured, sir."
A faint smile rose on Xuandou's lips. He had already settled on the best candidate.
Flying Thunder God flashed.
The two returned to Hidden Xuan Village from the forest outside Konoha.
Madara impatiently urged Xuandou to take him to meet the candidates.
Without further words, Xuandou led Madara straight to the training ground in the Uchiha Clan Compound.
The afternoon sunlight spilled across the spacious training ground, heating the bluestone paving until it was slightly hot.
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