“My ideals are not for you to dictate.”
Uchiha Madara stared at Hashirama with icy eyes, three black tomoe appearing in his gaze.
He knew Hashirama wouldn't approve of his plan.
That naive guy probably still hoped to achieve Ninja World peace through mere words.
Only the “Eye of the Moon” plan could achieve true peace, allowing everyone to live in a beautiful illusion, without war, without suffering!
“Madara, your plan is too extreme!” Senju Hashirama's voice rose a few octaves.
Such an act was tantamount to killing everyone in the Ninja World.
It was as if saying—
As long as everyone is dead, there will be no war.
“Don't say anymore, this is my ideal!” Uchiha Madara said, “You don't need to dictate; I will complete the ‘Eye of the Moon’ plan alone.”
Hashirama's clenched fist slowly relaxed, and complex emotions flickered in his eyes.
Although he really wanted to pull his best friend back from the wrong path, in his current situation, he was powerless to stop him.
No one in the Ninja World could stop Madara from realizing his plan.
Now, he could only use a delaying tactic and see if he could persuade Madara to abandon this extreme plan later.
After a moment of silence, Senju Hashirama softly said, “Madara, I respect your decision.”
Uchiha Madara was stunned, seemingly not expecting Hashirama to say that.
Wasn't this guy very resistant to his ideas just now?
He quickly regained his composure, the three black tomoe in his eyes slowly faded, and he still said with a cold face:
“I don't care about your opinion at all.”
No matter whether Hashirama agreed or not, the “Eye of the Moon” plan had to be realized.
This was his only way to achieve Ninja World peace.
No matter what, he had to try his best to achieve it.
“Mhm, I know.” Hashirama nodded profusely, anticipating, “Can I follow you now?”
Looking at Hashirama's expectant gaze, Madara reluctantly nodded, “As you wish, as long as it doesn't affect my plan.”
He had not yet awakened the Senjutsu of the Six Paths, which meant the “Eye of the Moon” plan was still in its preparatory stage.
Since Hashirama was willing to follow, then let him follow.
Anyway, it wouldn't affect his plan at all.
What puzzled Madara was—
He had transplanted Hashirama's flesh and blood for so many years, so why hadn't he awakened the so-called Senjutsu of the Six Paths?
He originally thought that with Hashirama's flesh and blood, he would immediately awaken that ability.
But now it seemed he had simply overthought it.
This power should take a long time to awaken.
Hopefully not too long…
“Madara, what should we do now?”
“Madara, where are we going?”
“Madara, how will the ‘Eye of the Moon’ plan be realized?”
“Madara, how do you control everyone with genjutsu? There can't be anyone not controlled, right?”
“Madara, where did you learn about the ‘Eye of the Moon’ plan?”
...
Along the way, Hashirama followed behind Madara, chattering incessantly.
“Enough!” Uchiha Madara, annoyed by the noise, couldn't help but scold him.
He should have known better than to bring this guy along.
Letting Hashirama follow him was undoubtedly a mistake.
Senju Hashirama, scolded, obediently shut his mouth, a wronged expression on his face.
Was it really necessary for Madara to be so fierce just because he asked too many questions?
These questions were just to subtly inquire about the specific plan of the “Eye of the Moon” in order to formulate a countermeasure.
As a result, he accidentally made Madara angry.
Uchiha Madara: “…”
He really wanted to just leave now and shake off this annoying guy.
...
“Madara, are we almost at the Land of Fire?” Senju Hashirama pointed ahead and said.
As the two walked, they unknowingly arrived at the border region of the Land of Fire.
“Hm.” Uchiha Madara nodded, a nostalgic expression appearing on his face.
Since the battle at the Valley of the End, he had never been to the Land of Fire again.
“Madara, should we secretly go back to the Village to take a look?” Senju Hashirama suddenly suggested.
Speaking of which, he had been away from the Village for two years; it was time to go back and see Renye.
Besides Madara, Renye was the only one who knew the truth.
Moreover, his performance on the battlefield over the past two years had been excellent, so he could take this opportunity to meet him and praise him properly.
And while he was at it, he could secretly check how Mito and Little Tsunade were doing?
Uchiha Madara looked at Hashirama with an expression like he was looking at an idiot.
If he returned to the Village and Tobirama and Mito found out, wouldn't his feigned death be exposed?
In that case, his feigned death to plot the “Eye of the Moon” would seem very foolish.
“Madara, just come back with me to take a look, please.” Senju Hashirama pleaded, “I haven't seen Mito and Little Tsunade in a long time.”
“No.” Uchiha Madara coldly refused.
He didn't want his feigned death to be exposed because of Hashirama's impulsive idea.
“Madara, I'm begging you…” Senju Hashirama clasped his hands together, “Please, I really want to go back and see them.”
Ever since he faked his death to find Madara, he hadn't eaten the delicious food Renye made.
That's right, delicious food!
Senju Hashirama's eyes lit up as he thought of how to get Madara to agree to return to the Village with him.
“Madara, the food that child Renye makes is incredibly delicious. Are you sure you don't want to try it?”
He believed that as long as Madara tasted Renye's cooking, he would absolutely fall in love with delicious food!
Maybe he would even give up the “Eye of the Moon” plan because of it.
Then, he could have Renye come over every day to cook for them.
...
“No.” Uchiha Madara crossed his arms and turned his head away haughtily.
How could he, the dignified Shura of the Shinobi World, who had eaten all sorts of delicious things, be tempted by a single meal?
Also, he had no interest in delicious food at all.
Seeing Madara's unyielding stance, Hashirama grew anxious.
He decided to pull out his trump card, “Madara, Tobirama has already let go of his hatred for the Uchiha. Do you want to go back with me to see?”
This time, Madara did not immediately refuse.
He was skeptical of Hashirama's words. How could Tobirama let go of his hatred for the Uchiha?
During the years he was still in the Village, that guy had the most malice towards the Uchiha.
If it weren't for Hashirama's sake, he would have killed Tobirama long ago.
After all, Izuna was killed by Senju Tobirama.
“I believe when you see how Renye and Tobirama interact, you'll know if he's given up his hatred for the Uchiha.” Senju Hashirama said with a smile.
“Alright, I'll go to Konoha with you to see.” Uchiha Madara finally agreed.
He simply didn't believe that Senju Tobirama could accept the Uchiha, even if this person was his adopted child!
“Hehe, then I'll let you taste Renye's cooking as well. I'm sure you'll love it.” Hashirama's face lit up with a smile when Madara agreed.
This time, he absolutely had to make Renye cook a huge feast.
He wanted to eat his fill all at once!
Uchiha Madara looked at the drool dripping from Hashirama's mouth with a look of disgust.
Was the food that child made really that delicious?
...
The two concealed their presence, bypassed the guards at the entrance, and infiltrated Konoha Village under the cover of night.
However, as soon as they arrived at the Senju Clan Land, they saw Tobirama leaving with a coma Renye in his arms.
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PS: Damn it, how did it become ten chapters owed now? I can't pay it back, I can't repay the kindness of the great authors, sniff sniff...