In the original timeline, Uchiha Sasuke was the reincarnation of Indra. After receiving the power bestowed upon him by the Sage of Six Paths, Naruto, he Six-Tomoe Rinnegan, directly accessing the source and skipping the process of obtaining Asura Chakra.
Looking at these two, have they awakened the complete Sage Body?
Uchiha Sasuke definitely didn't have that. Later, when fighting against the Otsutsuki, he often lacked sufficient eye power and Chakra, falling into an awkward situation similar to Kakashi in the original timeline, needing Chakra to supply his eyes, which led to kidney deficiency.
And what about Uchiha Madara? Yes, but definitely not as good as Hashirama Senju. Although he could use Wood Release on a large scale, he couldn't summon Wood Golem Buddha like the First Hokage. Otherwise, he would Susanoo-Clad Kurama.
If Yamato is a crippled version of the Sage Body, then Uchiha Madara is a high-level version of the Sage Body, and Hashirama Senju is a perfect version of the Sage Body.
"Let's see how the next step of gene modification goes. Even if I can't awaken the Rinnegan, my strength will still be further improved. Moreover, the village has its own First Hokage's Cells. Whether I directly transplant First Hokage's Cells or have Orochimaru make me an enhanced version of the Golden Potion using First Hokage's Cells, I can obtain Asura Chakra. If that's not enough, I'll have Orochimaru make a few more."
Meikyō rested his chin on his hand, pondering to himself.
In terms of the difficulty of awakening the Rinnegan, I should be less difficult than Uchiha Madara.
Uchiha Madara had already lost one of his Eternal Mangekyo before he awakened the Rinnegan, while he himself possessed both eyes, and his eyes were definitely closer to Indra's.
Furthermore, Madara only had a piece of flesh he had bitten off Hashirama's body, so the Asura Chakra he could obtain was limited, while Konoha possessed most of Hashirama Senju's corpse—
Uchiha Madara took a piece of flesh, the Second Hokage cut off a piece for experiments after the First Hokage died, Danzo off a piece for experiments, and Orochimaru cut off another piece for experiments. Almost half of it has already been used up.
Having consumed the Golden Potion for so many years, he already possessed a flawed version of the Sage Body. Further genetic modifications would follow, ensuring that the Sage Body would be more complete than that of Uchiha Madara.
Furthermore, Orochimaru was able to use technological means to extract Chakra from Hashirama Cells to create Golden Potion, putting him far ahead of Madara in this aspect.
So, all that's missing is Indra's Chakra.
Since the current Sasuke is not the reincarnation of Indra's Chakra, the only option left is to plot against Uchiha Madara.
"We need to consider this carefully."
Meikyō tapped his fingers on the table, summoning a ninja from the Intelligence Analysis Unit to bring him the current situation in the Ninja World and all the information related to Uchiha Madara, and they began to plot.
At the same time.
Ninja Academy.
After leaving Meikyō's place, Oomuro Castle Flame walked all the way here to wait for his daughter to get out of school and take her home.
Now, thanks to Meikyō's guarantee, his daughter's presence in Konoha, and the fact that his family possesses the precious Dojutsu Kekkei Genkai Ketsuryūgan, Konoha's higher-ups, after a meeting and discussion, agreed to recruit him into Konoha, though he will not be able to enter Konoha's core ranks.
Therefore, Oomuro Castle Flame naturally bought a house in the center of Konoha, and because he was quite wealthy, he bought a large house with servants to serve him.
"Lady Mikoto, Kushina, and Jonin."
While waiting for his daughter, Oomuro Castle Flame saw the three people chatting outside the door and took the initiative to go up and greet them.
These individuals are family members of two Konoha High Command officials, Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Fugaku, Oomuro Castle Flame believes it is necessary to cultivate good relations with them.
Although he had Uchiha Meikyō's protection, he still needed to maintain good relationships with other high-ranking officials, and at least avoid making enemies.
"Ah, it's Shiro Chiyo, right?"
Uchiha Mikoto smiled and started chatting with Oomuro Castle Flame.
Uchiha Itachi observed the scene, then turned his gaze to the school's playground.
There's only one minute left before school ends.
Not long after graduating, he became Chunin and joined the Anbu. At the age of twelve, he became a squad leader in the Anbu and earned the title of Jonin, equaling the record left by Kakashi.
Soon, the bell rang, and a group of first-year Ninja Academy students rushed out.
A slight smile finally appeared on Uchiha Itachi's cold face. He took his younger brother Sasuke's hand and stood next to his mother Mikoto.
Kushina also found Naruto, and Oomuro Castle Flame also left with Chiyo.
They are not reincarnations of Indra and Asura; the personalities of Sasuke and Naruto in this life are different from those in the original timeline.
Sasuke is alright; he's a typical Uchiha who seems pretentious but is actually very emotional. However, his father is Konoha High Command and the Uchiha Clan Head, so his family is very prestigious. Uchiha Itachi usually works in the Anbu and rarely comes home, so he dotes on his younger brother. Uchiha Mikoto also spoils him a lot, which has led to Sasuke developing a rather flamboyant personality.
Uchiha Fugaku was worried that Sasuke would grow up to be a playboy and a spoiled brat, and he had already considered handing Sasuke over to Uchiha Yu for training.
To this day, this octogenarian is extremely famous and has become a legend within the Uchiha Clan.
The Uchiha Meikyō Myōkyō, whom he trained, became a legend in the Ninja World. Following him, the Uchiha Shisui has also risen to prominence in recent years, and his influence in the Ninja World is approaching that of Kakashi, who is two years older than him. Uchiha Itachi is next in line, is also a rising star, and it seems that his potential is no less than that of Kakashi and Shisui.
Everyone thought that this old man was the one who understood the Uchiha the most and was the one who could best cultivate the Uchiha to become successful.
As for Naruto — Naruto Uzumaki, his personality has changed completely from the original timeline. He is no longer the hot-blooded fool. While inheriting his cheerful personality from his parents, he also appears calm, intelligent, and decisive, just like a young Minato. Even his hairstyle was deliberately styled by Kushina to be exactly the same as Minato's.
"Originally, after the Third Shinobi World War ended, Sasuke should have been living in a stable and peaceful era. However, shortly after Sasuke was born, Uchiha Madara started causing trouble, and last time he even attacked outside the village."
Uchiha Itachi held Sasuke's hand and followed behind his mother, feeling a little worried.
Sasuke's generation also went to the Ninja Academy.
As the second son of the head of the Ninja World's Foremost Great Clan, Uchiha Sasuke began refining his Chakra and undergoing basic ninja training a year before entering the Ninja Academy.
In Uchiha Fugaku's view, Sasuke's talent, while not as extraordinary as his older brother's, was still exceptionally good, and compared to other ninjas, he was definitely a genius among geniuses.
With the abundant resources within his family and guidance from powerful figures, Sasuke's progress is bound to be rapid, and he may even graduate ahead of schedule.
But this is what Uchiha Itachi fears most.
"Uchiha Madara's peace could not last this long. Waiting for such a long time must mean he is preparing some conspiracy. The future situation will become more chaotic. When Sasuke graduates, he will also have to face a new war."
Thinking about the battle he witnessed in the village that day, between the two god-like, Perfect Susanoo, Uchiha Itachi wondered how he would face the future.
In the past three Shinobi World War, a Kage Level shinobi was enough to turn the tide of the war, but now, even a Kage Level shinobi might not be able to become a main force.
As soon as Uchiha Itachi and the others returned home, Uchiha Mikoto went to the kitchen to get busy.
Uchiha Fugaku said that he would leave work early that night to celebrate Sasuke's enrollment in school.
Just as Mikoto entered the kitchen, a ninja from the Konoha Military Police Force came in to inform them that Fugaku had been summoned to the Hokage Building, saying that the higher-ups had an important meeting that night and he might not be coming back.
"Has something serious happened?"
Uchiha Itachi watched Sasuke playing in the yard and fell into deep thought.
Hokage Building.
Several high-ranking officials in Konoha held an emergency meeting.
Because just now, a major event has occurred in the Ninja World.
Uchiha Madara and the Akatsuki Organization have finally appeared.
Although they appeared at the same time, they were actually separate.
Uchiha Madara appeared alone in Sunagakure and suppressed the Suna single-handedly, capturing the One-Tail Jinchuriki, who was still a child at the time.
Chiyo and Ebizo, two elders of Sunagakure, died in the battle against Madara. In order to protect Sunagakure, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, surrendered to Uchiha Madara and joined his ranks.
Only Pakura, a high-ranking official, and her team, who were still on a mission outside the village, escaped unharmed.
Meanwhile, the Akatsuki Organization appeared in Kirigakure and negotiated with the Fourth Mizukage. Under coercion and enticement, the entire Kirigakure surrendered to Uchiha Madara.
However, some of the Kirigakure Ninja were unwilling to accept this chose to betray Kirigakure and began to flee.
The practice of producing rogue Rogue Ninja has become a tradition in Kirigakure.
"By this calculation, Uchiha Madara has essentially taken control of two top-tier forces in the Ninja World at once. If we include the Akatsuki Organization, he has practically brought half the power of the Ninja World under his control."
Dan Katō placed the intelligence report on the table and said with a grave expression.
"The Fourth Mizukage was secretly controlled by Uchiha Madara. This is the conclusion that Meikyō came to based on intelligence analysis earlier. At first, we old guys didn't dare to believe it, but now it seems to be true."
Torifu Akimichi sighed as he spoke.
"And then there's Rasa. With Chiyo and Ebizo in battle, One-Tail Jinchuriki captured alive by Uchiha Madara, he actually chose to surrender to Uchiha Madara on the spot, which was something that no one expected."
Tsunade flipped through the intelligence reports and said.
"Unexpected, yet reasonable. According to the information gathered by Root, Rasa chose his youngest son as Jinchuriki in order to create the most suitable Tailed Beast weapon. This guy is a ruthless person who would abandon everything for the benefit of Sunagakure."
The deaths of Chiyo and Ebizo signified that Sunagakure was utterly powerless against Uchiha Madara. Continuing to resist would likely lead to the Sunagakure's immediate annihilation. To preserve Suna, Rasa had no choice but to surrender and pledge allegiance to Madara.
Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked the corner of his mouth, speaking calmly.
If he were in Rasa's position, he would have made the same choice.
Because this was Rasa's only way to survive, and they were all ruthless people.
"I can understand that to some extent. Once you're in the Shadow's position, you're often not in control of your own destiny. You have to force yourself to put aside those unnecessary emotions and make the most appropriate and correct judgments based on the current situation."
As Hiruzen Sarutobi grew increasingly old, he sighed.
But no one responded to him.
Everyone has witnessed how well he performed during his tenure.
Seeing the awkward silence, the Third Hokage felt a little embarrassed, but quickly changed the subject back.
"What exactly is that Madara guy trying to do?"
"It should be Tailed Beast."
Jiraiya's words drew everyone's attention.
"Konan told me that in the past, Madara used a plan to create an ultimate weapon to lure Nagato, gather all Nine Tailed Beasts in the world, and then use the secret technique of the Rinnegan to fill the Nine Tailed Beasts into the body of a monster, creating an ultimate weapon with the power to destroy the world. This was intended to make the major powers that started the war in the Ninja World feel pain and deter them, so as to achieve the effect of bringing peace to the Ninja World."
"Utterly absurd."
Tobirama Senju commented coldly.
Simply relying on force to bring peace to the Ninja World may work temporarily, but it won't last forever; his elder brother, Hashirama Senju, is the best example of this.
Power is a necessary means to achieve peace, but in addition to power, maintaining peace also requires a stable and long-lasting system.
It's just that the Tailed Beast system, which Hashirama Senju established as a ninja village, failed.
Jiraiya remained silent.
Tobirama Senju was a senior figure, and Nagato was his deceased disciple; it wouldn't be good for him to side with either of them.
"It seems that Madara's period of seclusion was spent gathering information on the Jinchuriki. With his strength and current power, apart from the Tailed Beast of Konoha, he can easily capture the others. In the coming period, we need to strengthen the protection of the village's Jinchuriki. Obito must stay by Nohara Rin's side at all times, and Minato should not be too far away from Kushina. In case of any accident, we should immediately use Space-Time Ninjutsu to transfer the Jinchuriki."
Dan Katō steered the conversation back to the main topic and made arrangements.
"Ah, I understand. I'll talk to the three of them about it later."
Minato Namikaze nodded.
"Meikyō, what's your opinion?"
Dan Katō turned his gaze to the silent Meikyō.
It is no exaggeration to say that among the Konoha High Command, Meikyō's words carry the most weight.
"If Madara wants to collect the Nine Tailed Beasts, then it's not just a matter for Konoha, but for the entire Ninja World. To deal with Madara, Konoha can't be the only one to help. Besides, two of the Five Great Ninja Villages have already fallen to Uchiha Madara. The other two villages must be getting restless by now."
Meikyō said with a cold laugh.
"You mean..."
Orochimaru looked thoughtful.
"That's right. Holding the Five Kage Summit is crucial because the Nine Tailed Beasts are the most important assets of each village. Moreover, Uchiha Madara has already occupied two ninja villages. Who knows where his next target will be?"
Uchiha Meikyō tapped the table as he spoke.