" Madara Uchiha... what exactly are you plotting?!"
After finding himself unable to move while lying in bed, Hatake Sakumo began to talk to Madara Uchiha.
Do you really want to know?
Madara Uchiha's seductive voice rang out, like Satan tempting people to fall into hell.
If I said I didn't want to know, would you let me go?
Hatake Sakumo scoffed.
He's not stupid; Madara Uchiha only spared him because he was useful.
"Clever!"
Madara Uchiha laughed heartily.
I enjoy dealing with intelligent people.
"Then I'll tell you."
After laughing, Madara Uchiha's eyes returned to their cold indifference, as if he hadn't been the one laughing just moments before.
"But before that, I have a question for you."
Do you think this Shinobi World can truly be at peace?
Madara Uchiha looked at Hatake Sakumo.
"Can the Shinobi World... ever be at peace?"
Hatake Sakumo's eyes were glazed over.
He began to contemplate the possibility of peace, seeking a peaceful solution.
But after searching for a long time, he sadly discovered that achieving peace in the Shinobi World was almost impossible.
"Peace in the Shinobi World is virtually impossible."
After thinking it over Hatake Sakumo said.
Since peace is impossible in reality, peace in the realm of illusion is all the more precious.
Madara Uchiha began to bare his fangs.
"I once saw a stone tablet deep within the Uchiha Clan's territory."
Madara Uchiha was lost in nostalgia.
"The inscription on that stone tablet reads: 'By becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and possessing the Rinne Sharingan, one can unleash the ultimate Genjutsu — Infinite Tsukuyomi!'"
Madara Uchiha spoke, his expression gradually became excited.
Hatake Sakumo's expression became even more serious.
He had already guessed what Madara Uchiha was going to say.
" Infinite Tsukuyomi is an ultimate Genjutsu that encompasses the entire world; those who are affected by it will have everything they desire within its Infinite Tsukuyomi."
"Take you for example. You won't be forced to defect by Konoha. You'll still be a hero of Konoha. You'll become the Fourth Hokage, revered by thousands. It's even possible that you could unify the Five Great Nations!"
After speaking, Madara Uchiha looked at Hatake Sakumo.
Hatake Sakumo's eyes were glazed over, as if he were lost in his reverie about the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
"So what do you want me to do, or rather, what do I need to do to achieve Infinite Tsukuyomi?"
Hatake Sakumo quickly regained his composure and asked Madara Uchiha a question.
"I need you to be on standby at all times. When I find an heir, you only need to obey his orders."
Although Hatake Sakumo is quite strong, he doesn't fit the bill for Madara Uchiha.
Because Hatake Sakumo wasn't "crazy" enough.
Uchiha Clan who had awakened Mangekyō Madara Uchiha.
The last person to awaken the Mangekyou Mangekyō Uchiha Fugaku, was not favored by Madara Uchiha because he seemed somewhat normal.
It's normal for Uchiha to awaken the Mangekyō; the fact that this happened is itself abnormal.
"I see..."
Hatake Sakumo seemed to have agreed with Madara Uchiha's words and said respectfully.
I know you don't really agree with what I'm saying, but that doesn't matter.
"I have planted Cursed Seal in your body. If you try to say anything about me or go against my will, your body will explode instantly."
Madara Uchiha chuckled.
Such a lukewarm reaction—even if Hatake Sakumo said he agreed with his own ideas, he wouldn't believe it.
However, Madara Uchiha didn't care, after all, in his eyes Hatake Sakumo was just a slightly higher-level pawn.
"I never intended for you to trust me. You just need to do your job. Besides, didn't you want to see your deceased wife?"
After saying this, Madara Uchiha unlocked Hatake Sakumo.
After unlocking his Hatake Sakumo did not attempt to attack, but instead sat on the bed and began to think.
"You can do whatever you want for the next few years, but whenever I summon you, you must return here as quickly as possible."
Madara Uchiha said calmly.
Hatake Sakumo nodded. After all, circumstances forced him to agree, whether he liked it or not.
" Black Zetsu, send him away."
Madara Uchiha called out to someone behind him.
"Yes, Lord Madara."
Black Zetsu responded hoarsely, then dragged Hatake Sakumo into the shadows and disappeared.
forest
"You may go... but remember, you must come as soon as possible when Lord Madara summons you..."
After Black Zetsu finished speaking, he burrowed into the ground and disappeared, leaving only a solemn-looking Hatake Sakumo behind.
Konoha
"My father is a hero of Konoha, how could he possibly defect? I don't believe it!!!"
Seven-year-old Kakashi Hatake showed no fear when facing Tsunade, and even dared to yell at her.
"Your father has indeed defected; this is his arrest warrant."
Tsunade showed Kakashi Hatake 'Hatake Sakumo wanted poster.
"No... I don't believe it... My father must have had a reason..."
Kakashi Hatake seemed to feel his faith crumbling, sitting on the ground, muttering to himself with lifeless eyes.
"Why..."
Tsunade looked at Kakashi Hatake and sighed. She knew Hatake Sakumo's predicament, but she couldn't tell Kakashi Hatake.
"Anyway, for your safety now, come and live with me."
Tsunade continued to fulfill her promise to Hatake Sakumo, grabbing Kakashi Hatake and heading towards her house.
After all, who knows what kind of bastard Shimura Danzō might do? That guy had both of his arms cut off by Hatake Sakumo!
Despite his reluctance, Kakashi Hatake was dragged away by Tsunade.
After all, if we don't take it with us, we might die one day and that would be the end of us.
If Kakashi dies, who knows what Hatake Sakumo might do?
Konoha 46 years
Land of Wind
desert
"Scorpion, come out now! If you come out now, I might forgive you. But if you continue to hide, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
The Third Kazekage shouted into the cave.
" Lord Kazekage..."
The scorpion emerged from the cave, its face still bearing a look of shame.
"I only stole the Scroll of Seals because I desperately wanted to avenge my parents..."
A look of resentment appeared on Scorpion's face.
"You're my designated Fourth Kazekage. Why did you steal the Scroll of Seals? If you wanted the Scroll of Seals, just tell me. Would I refuse to give it to you?"
The Third Kazekage softened upon seeing Sasori's expression.
" Lord Kazekage, I know I was wrong..."
Scorpion's expression became even more aggrieved, as if he were a child.
The Third Kazekage, seeing Sasori's state, completely softened and stepped forward to pat Sasori's head.
"Ah!"
The Third Kazekage felt as if he had been injected with a needle the moment he touched Sasori!
He was completely unprepared for the scorpion's attack, which led to his being ambushed!
You've fallen for their trap!
Scorpion's expression turned sinister, as if the person from just now wasn't him at all!