Hashirama... you really were easy to fool.
You even managed to fool me too, with that unmistakable Sage Body and that familiar presence... heh.
"So, what did you come here for?"
Uchiha Gen glanced at Madara Uchiha as he spoke.
"...Boy, you're as unlikable as ever. I only came to remind you that the deity has begun to act. White Zetsu discovered some things that shouldn't exist in the shinobi world.
"Also, that Shimura Danzō from your Konoha has joined them. He also has a creation of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's Yin-Yang Release at his side.
"Keep watching for changes in the timeline. The deity knows its own weakness, so it will inevitably lay plans in both the past and the future. During that battle, the little green orb above your head carried the presence of time. I imagine... monitoring changes in the timeline wouldn't be difficult for you."
At the hint of distaste in Uchiha Gen's words, a vein throbbed on Madara Uchiha's forehead.
"Not interested. Monitor the timeline? Too tiring. Whatever plans the deity has, let it do as it pleases. With its brains, what could it possibly accomplish? There's no need to worry.
"Besides, even if it truly accomplishes what it wants, that wouldn't be anything earth-shattering to me. Because... I'm the one who's truly the strongest."
The corners of Uchiha Gen's mouth rose, his face brimming with confidence.
"...You certainly are confident. Anyway, I was only giving you a warning. Do as you please."
Madara Uchiha's expression did not change, as though he had long since expected that answer from Uchiha Gen. Even Madara Uchiha did not know how to categorize him.
He could call them kindred spirits, but this boy seemed to act entirely on his own whims. He could say they were not, but the boy