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Chapter 258 Madara Uchiha [The First Hokage] Arrives!
Chapter 258 Madara Uchiha [The First Hokage] Arrives! (Includes preview of monthly pass bonus events)
in the picture.
Hashirama Senju remained lost in thought.
Danzo's words were truly thought-provoking. Even he couldn't come up with a good solution to the hypothetical consequences.
Choose to believe in the wisdom of future generations?
Hashirama stared blankly at the ground beneath his feet, wavering on the path he had always adhered to, and had never felt so lost.
Can simply appease other countries really bring peace?
He couldn't help but begin to doubt whether the ideals he held onto were truly correct.
"Hey, hot mom from Hasi!"
A deep voice rang in Hashirama Senju's ears.
Immediately afterward, a strong arm suddenly grabbed Hashirama Senju's shoulder, pulling him back from his thoughts.
It's a freckle.
Hashirama turned his head slightly and saw Madara Uchiha standing beside him, looking quite displeased.
"Running around doing these mundane things must be tiring, right?"
Stop thinking about those useless things!
His voice was still domineering, but upon closer listening, it revealed a hidden concern.
He reached out and patted Hashirama hard on the back, laughing loudly, "Come on! I'll buy you a drink, let's relax together!"
Hashirama Senju was half-pushed and half-pulled forward by Madara Uchiha, and he looked up blankly, meeting Madara Uchiha's face which was inches away.
The other person's dark eyes burned with that familiar, fierce confidence, which contrasted sharply with the confusion in Hashirama Senju's heart at this moment.
Hashirama Senju opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything and just sighed softly.
The next moment, he obediently let Madara Uchiha put his arm around his shoulder and walk out of the training ground.
Seeing that Hashirama Senju did not resist and obediently followed him, Madara Uchiha smiled with satisfaction.
The two arrived at the entrance of the training ground.
Madara Uchiha was about to step out the door with Hashirama Senju in his arms when he suddenly stopped, as if he remembered something.
He turned around and looked at Uchiha Izuna, who was not far away in the arena.
Madara Uchiha announced loudly, "Izuna, that thing you mentioned before—I grant your request!"
As he spoke, he gestured with his chin toward Danzo, who was standing not far away, and a rare smile appeared on his lips.
"What that kid said just now had some merit. Let's do as you said and assign him to my direct secret service!"
"Yes, Nii-san!"
Uchiha Izuna answered happily, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement and pride.
The words, like a bolt from the blue, exploded in Danzo's ears, and he froze, his mind going blank.
"Anbu?! And the Anbu directly under the Hokage?!"
Danzo stared wide-eyed in disbelief, and it took him a long time to realize what this news meant.
After a brief moment of shock came an overwhelming wave of ecstasy!
Danzo's body trembled slightly from the overwhelming excitement.
"He approves! Lord Madara—he approves of me!!"
Danzo screamed wildly in his heart, and an unprecedented surge of heat rushed to the top of his head, almost making his blood boil.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Entering the Hokage's direct subordinate Anbu—this means he will have direct access to Konoha's most core power and secrets!
This means he has a shortcut to the pinnacle of power!
Hiruzen Sarutobi — Uchiha Kagami — Did you see that?!
Danzo's gaze unconsciously swept over the two people with complex expressions not far away, and a sense of superiority welled up inside him.
I, Danzo Shimura, am finally about to embark on the true path to success!
The position of Hokage — this time it is no longer an unattainable fantasy!
Danzo couldn't help but burst into laughter in his heart.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
"What are you standing there for?"
A hand suddenly landed on Danzo's shoulder, snapping him out of his ecstasy.
Uchiha Izuna walked up to Danzo with a smile, patted him on the shoulder, and said proudly, "Our Anbu under your command has always been selected only from the most elite Uchiha clan members, and we never recruit members from other clans."
"Danzo, this is the first honor Konoha has ever received since its founding!"
These words were like a wake-up call, completely jolting Danzo out of his euphoria.
He suddenly realized that this was not just recognition, but also an honor of being promoted out of turn and breaking with convention!
Danzo was immediately filled with gratitude and emotion.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +1000!]
What makes a good teacher?
This is what a truly good teacher is like!
Compared to Izuna-sensei, what a load of rubbish Tobirama Senju is—
Ugh!
Tobirama Senju, please don't contact me again.
I'm afraid Izuna-sensei will misunderstand!
Danzo took a deep breath, suppressing his turbulent emotions, and solemnly bowed deeply to Uchiha Izuna, saying in a deep voice, "Thank you for your guidance, Izuna-sensei! Danzo—I am deeply grateful! I will certainly live up to your expectations!"
His voice was melodious and full of genuine emotion, coming from the bottom of his heart.
Danzo knew very well that Madara's appreciation might stem from his bold and outspoken words just now.
However, the reason he was exceptionally recruited into the Hokage's direct ANBU was thanks to Izuna-sensei's strong recommendation.
He will always remember this kindness and support.
"Okay, do a good job."
Uchiha Izuna nodded in satisfaction, a smile playing on his lips, clearly pleased with Danzo's attitude.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kagami Uchiha, who were standing nearby, took in the whole scene, and both of them had extremely complex expressions on their faces.
In Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes, there was envy, but also bitterness.
Danzo's original performance was clearly inferior to his own, but since a few days ago, Danzo has become unusually powerful.
That was a kind of power that was hard to comprehend!
Now he has even gained the favor and recognition of the Hokage.
The Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu is a renowned force throughout the entire ninja world.
Not only are all its members elites of the Uchiha clan, but it is also said that any one of its ninjas possesses the three-tomoe Sharingan.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was well aware of what being selected for the Hokage's direct ANBU meant.
Seeing Danzo receive such an opportunity, he was happy for his old friend, but he also felt a deep sense of pressure.
Before he knew it, Danzo had left him far behind!
Hiruzen Sarutobi clenched his fist silently, making a firm decision in his heart.
Danzo, I won't keep watching your back as I move forward—I will definitely catch up with you!
Uchiha Kagami's feelings were also extremely complex and mixed.
As a member of the Uchiha clan, his yearning for the Anbu was no less than anyone else's.
Seeing his former comrade being exceptionally promoted to the Anbu by Madara Uchiha, he felt both envious and somewhat lost and self-deprecating.
Of the three, Uchiha Kagami was the only one from the Uchiha clan, and logically he was more qualified to join Madara Uchiha's direct ANBU.
Unexpectedly, Danzo has now seized the opportunity first.
Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju disappeared at the entrance of the training ground, leaving only the speechless young ninjas on the training ground.
At that moment, the images on the training field began to fade away.
in the audience.
Everyone was still savoring the intense ideological debate between Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju.
Danzo's sharp and insightful remarks also had a significant impact on everyone, with many people looking solemn and lost in thought.
However, to everyone's surprise, the huge screen, which had been gradually dimming, suddenly lit up again with countless brilliant colors.
boom! boom! boom!
One after another, dazzling firework patterns exploded on the screen.
Red, gold, and green sparks intertwined to form a dreamlike light screen, instantly illuminating the entire dream theater as if it were daytime.
Suddenly, a cheerful children's chorus rang out in the quiet theater.
The lively melody and the fireworks in the sky complement each other, as if instantly transporting people to a lively and joyous festival.
The unexpected turn of events caused an uproar in the audience.
Kakashi's eyes widened: "Not again!?"
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Immediately afterward, as the fireworks faded, a solemn and weighty background melody suddenly appeared on the screen.
The deep sound of war drums seemed to come from afar, accompanied by the whistling wind.
Countless vibrant green leaves swirled and drifted down, then the scene shifted—
At the top of the majestic Hokage Rock in Konoha Village, a tall man wearing the Hokage's robes looks down at the village below!
The man's long, black, disheveled hair danced in the mountain wind, and his handsome, angular face revealed an unruly expression.
A pair of scarlet eyes stared coldly into the distance, with three tomoe faintly gleaming in the pupils.
The First Hokage, Madara Uchiha!
Then, the scene suddenly changed.
The stirring melody turned sharp and soaring, like a blade drawn from its sheath.
A pale crescent moon hung in the dark night sky, and countless crows flapped their wings and flew past it.
As the camera zooms in, a man stands in the center of the Konoha Anbu training ground.
The man had handsome features that resembled Madara Uchiha, but his face looked younger.
He had a cold expression and wore a dark trench coat, the fabric of which fluttered in the night wind.
The man slowly opened his eyes, revealing his scarlet, gleaming pupils.
The jet-black magatama spun rapidly, bursting forth with a dazzling light!
Flawless - Uchiha Izuna!
As the crimson light of the Sharingan suddenly appeared, the entire scene shattered, turning into countless cherry blossom petals fluttering in the air.
A melodious flute melody suddenly rang out.
Amidst the swirling petals, a figure could be faintly seen approaching.
The newcomer wore a deep red battle armor, with his long black hair tied up high and a headband engraved with the Konoha symbol on his forehead.
His handsome and resolute face now showed less confidence and more loneliness.
He stood quietly in a golden wheat field, the setting sun in the distance like blood, his shadow stretched long by the twilight.
Hokage's Assistant - Hashirama Senju!
The final line of large text appeared frozen in the center of the screen, and the magnificent musical movement came to an abrupt end.
The images of the three figures hovered in mid-air, appearing before everyone's eyes like a frozen mural.
Below the mural, several lines of eye-catching option text quickly appeared.
"Whom do you miss more?"
Please select:
1. Madara Uchiha 2. Izuna Uchiha 3. Hashirama Senju The theater fell into a moment of deathly silence.
All the viewers’ eyes moved back and forth between the three legendary figures on the screen, and everyone’s face was filled with shock.
Madara Uchiha's expression darkened slightly, and an uncontrollable unease arose from the depths of his heart.
He asked in a deep voice, "Black Zetsu! What is this? You didn't mention this kind of step before."
Black Zetsu cautiously sent a message: "My lord, I haven't been here often, and I've never seen a scene like this before. Perhaps—perhaps that brat Obito knows something?"
Madara Uchiha's pupils contracted slightly, and his gaze swept to the side and front.
At this moment, Obito, though still sitting there silently, was in a state of extreme tension.
His expression was clearly one of disbelief, and there was a barely perceptible resistance and fear.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Meanwhile, Madara Uchiha noticed that the "Konoha Viewing Group" on the other side all had expressions of horror on their faces.
Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes; it seemed they all knew what was about to happen.
Judging from their expressions, it must have been something very important.
"What...what kind of joke is this?!"
Suddenly, Jiraiya's incredulous voice rang out from the silence.
He stared wide-eyed at the screen, then abruptly stood up—
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
"—What a disastrous choice."
Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up where Jiraiya left off, his face ashen, and said in a deep voice.
"These three on the screen—any one of them descending into the real world would cause unimaginable chaos! Especially—"
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly stopped speaking, unable to resist turning his gaze to Madara Uchiha, who remained silent to the side, his eyes filled with deep worry and vigilance.
Madara Uchiha, of course, heard the whispers between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya.
The words "arrival in reality" instantly caught his attention.
Even with his composure, upon hearing these words, his expression changed slightly, and an look of disbelief flashed in his eyes.
This bizarre place—can it really have achieved this level of sophistication?!
However, immediately afterward, a crazy idea that made his heart pound flashed through his mind.
Bring Izuna into reality?!
The allure of this idea was so great that even with Madara Uchiha's composure, his breath caught in his throat for a moment.
His pupils suddenly contracted, and a vivid image of his younger brother standing right in front of him seemed to flash through his mind.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Madara have been detected! Emotional value +1000!]
However, Madara Uchiha was still Madara Uchiha.
The intense emotional turmoil barely stirred a ripple in his bloodshot eyes before being forcibly suppressed.
His expression quickly returned to its indifferent state, as if his earlier lapse in composure had never occurred.
Madara Uchiha slowly turned his head to look at the masked man staring blankly at the screen, and asked with an air of authority, "Obito, what exactly is this so-called descent?"
Upon hearing this, Obito's body trembled, and he suddenly came to his senses.
He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. "—As far as I know, this choice can bring the chosen dream character into the real world for—one day."
"one day?!"
Madara Uchiha's pupils narrowed, and the glimmer of hope in his eyes dimmed almost imperceptibly for a moment.
The flame of hope that had just ignited in his heart was instantly extinguished, leaving only a cold ember.
"Only one day? So short?"
Madara Uchiha murmured something under his breath, his voice cold and disappointed.
The cruel time constraint of just one day of reunion quickly brought Madara Uchiha back to his senses, and the emotions that had been boiling over because of missing his younger brother cooled down again.
Madara Uchiha's gaze darkened, and with a slight movement of his sleeve, he quietly sent a message to Black Zetsu, who was hiding within: "Black Zetsu! When will the preparations for the Impure World Reincarnation be completed? Tomorrow—is that enough time?"
Hei Jue replied uncertainly, "My lord—only that cunning Orochimaru knows the exact progress. I cannot guarantee that it will be completed by tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha frowned almost imperceptibly, then relaxed.
Is it impossible to guarantee?
He quickly weighed the options in his mind.
If preparations for the Impure World Reincarnation cannot be completed before Izuna's return to reality, then bringing Izuna back would be meaningless and would only increase his sorrow and loneliness.
After the brief excitement completely cooled down, Madara Uchiha regained his usual calm and ruthlessness.
That being the case.
A bolder, even slightly wicked idea gradually took shape in his mind.
Madara Uchiha slowly curled the corners of his mouth, revealing a cold smile.
Why not—let the version of myself in my dream, who is the Hokage at the peak of her life, go to Konoha in reality first in my place!
Let him see for himself just how incompetent Konoha is under the leadership of Hashirama Senju!
Madara Uchiha couldn't help but recall all the foolish decisions Hashirama Senju had made over the years.
In the name of peace, they did not hesitate to give away the Tailed Beasts to other countries, and repeatedly made concessions to foreign powers in diplomatic matters.
Konoha's attitude was utterly weak and laughable in his eyes!
He couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Wouldn't it be more interesting to let my younger, impetuous self witness all of this?!
The thought of the upcoming scene filled Madara Uchiha with barely suppressed elation.
He suddenly stood up, his eyes fixed intently on the large screen in mid-air.
"I choose, Uchiha Madara!"
Let's all make a scene!!
Before he finished speaking, the entire audience fell into dead silence!
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Itachi Uchiha have been detected! Emotional value +600!]
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Black Zetsu have been detected! Emotional value +400!]
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +800!]
[Ding! An emotional fluctuation from Hiruzen Sarutobi has been detected! Emotional value +600!]
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
When Obito heard Madara Uchiha's choice, his heart sank, and he almost jumped up from his seat.
His expression changed drastically, and he stared at Madara Uchiha in disbelief, a major hidden danger that he had overlooked flashing through his mind.
Even Black Zetsu, hiding in Madara Uchiha's sleeve, felt a chill run down his spine, and a rare look of astonishment and unease appeared in his eyes.
They never expected that Madara Uchiha would make such a choice.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, they hadn't had a chance to tell Madara about the tragedy that befell the Uchiha clan in reality.
Madara Uchiha was unaware that the entire Uchiha clan had been wiped out.
In reality, Madara Uchiha, who was abandoned by his clan, probably didn't care about the fate of the Uchiha clan.
What about Madara Uchiha, the First Hokage who was regarded as an honor by the Uchiha clan in the dream world?
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