radicalducati Chapter 272 The Sixth Hokage Tortures Danzo: What kind of shadow are you?
Chapter 272 The Sixth Hokage Tortures Danzo: What kind of shadow are you?
Chapter 272 The Sixth Hokage Tortures Danzo: What kind of shadow are you?
As soon as he finished speaking, an overwhelming aura that seemed to look down upon the world suddenly filled the cave!
Not far below, Jue praised with a fawning and excited tone, "Your Excellency is wise!"
He was overjoyed.
Madara Uchiha, the most important piece in the game, has finally returned to the board and is pushing forward the plan with such decisiveness.
Dear Mother—your journey home is finally not far off.
In stark contrast to Zetsu's ecstatic joy, Obito, standing to the side, looked as if he had lost his parents.
After hearing Madara Uchiha's declaration, he felt a chill run through his body and his mind went completely blank.
"The plan to launch? Using Konoha as a starting point?!"
He might not care about the life or death of Konoha, but what about that dream world where Rin exists?
Obito fearfully wondered if he would ever see Rin again if the dream world were affected.
He was shaken to his core, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
We can't lose Lin again —
He could sacrifice anything else, but not Lin. Lin hadn't yet reunited with him in this world.
Upon thinking of this, Obito's original fear and wariness towards Madara Uchiha were instantly overwhelmed by the panic of losing Rin, and he could no longer remain silent.
For Rin's sake, he would never back down even if he had to face Madara Uchiha head-on!
"Wait—wait!" Obito suddenly took a step forward and shouted loudly, "I think we can't start with Konoha."
As soon as he finished speaking, Madara Uchiha, who was sitting on the stone seat, suddenly frowned and slowly cast his cold gaze down.
"Obito—I hope you can become a smart person."
Before he finished speaking, a terrifying, almost tangible pressure swept down like a mountain, pressing down hard on Obito. "Don't test my patience at this time."
Obito felt a tightness in his chest, his breathing almost stopped, and he was nearly crushed to his knees by Madara Uchiha's aura.
However, when Rin's sweet and warm smile suddenly appeared in his mind, Obito's heart skipped a beat.
No! I will never back down!
Lin is still waiting for him —
He couldn't just stand by and watch that world be destroyed, no matter what.
Zetsu, standing to the side, took in the struggling and fearful expression on Obito's face and sneered inwardly.
idiot!
He really is a useless person who is controlled by trivial emotions.
How dare they question Madara Uchiha's decision and plead for Konoha!
It seems he wasn't wrong; Obito's mind had long been swayed by Kakashi, and he was no longer of any use.
Obito took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging fear in his heart, and spoke in a hoarse voice, "My lord—please forgive my bluntness, but what are your thoughts on that dream world?"
Obito stared intently into Madara Uchiha's eyes, trying to catch the slightest reaction from that expressionless face.
Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha glanced indifferently at Obito.
"A rather unremarkable trick, though it may have some novelty and fun, but compared to the Infinite Tsukuyomi that I am about to bring eternal peace to the ninja world—"
Madara Uchiha smiled dismissively.
"Nothing special!"
"What you say is absolutely right, sir!"
Zetsu immediately bowed deeply, showering him with fervent flattery: "Infinite Tsukuyomi is the perfect, truly ultimate secret technique capable of saving the world! It's a divine skill that will forever immerse the entire ninja world in an ideal dream! Compared to that, that false dream is utterly insignificant!"
Madara Uchiha's dismissive statement was like a bucket of ice water poured over Obito's head, extinguishing the last glimmer of hope in his heart.
His face gradually turned ashen; his worst fears had come true.
Compared to Madara Uchiha's grand Eye of the Moon plan, the dream world with Rin in it seemed to be nothing more than something insignificant that could be discarded at any time.
A sense of despair slowly crept up his spine, making Obito's limbs feel cold.
But—that's not right!
Obito suddenly realized that Madara Uchiha was not a person without desires.
In that dream world, wasn't Madara Uchiha's younger brother, Izuna Uchiha, also living a good life?
Given Madara Uchiha's feelings for Izuna, how could he truly be indifferent to that world?
Thinking of this, Obito's eyes flashed, and a glimmer of hope rekindled in his heart.
He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Perhaps—you're right, that dream really isn't anything serious."
"But after all, there are still some interesting things to ponder about it, and from my observation, since this dream appeared, its influence has always revolved around Konoha Village."
"Especially that Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, who seems to be the source of the entire dream."
"If we act against him now, it might have unpredictable consequences for the dream world."
Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha paused, but only hesitated for a moment before letting out a disdainful snort and saying domineeringly and decisively, "Hmph, just a mere false dream. It's gone, it's gone."
At that moment, Zetsu shouted shrilly, "Obito, stop spreading alarmist rumors! The adult's power is enough to control everything!"
"That dream is nothing but a speck of dust!"
"What are you trying to achieve by repeatedly obstructing the plan? Could it be—that you have already betrayed the adults?!"
While criticizing Obito harshly, Zetsu secretly glanced at Madara's expression, fearing that Obito's words might shake Madara's resolve.
Obito completely ignored Zetsu's aggressive questioning and continued to look at Madara Uchiha.
"If that dream collapses, you may never be able to see Lord Izuna in the real world again."
Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha's previously calm expression suddenly froze for a moment.
Although it was extremely brief, the subtle wavering in his eyes was clearly captured by Obito and Zetsu, who had been watching him closely.
Seeing the slight relaxation shown by Madara Uchiha, Obito was overjoyed and could hardly hide the excitement on his face.
He felt that his guess was indeed correct; Izuna's influence was enough to sway Madara Uchiha's will.
Seizing this opportunity, he pressed his advantage, proposing a bold idea: "Moreover, sir! If we protect that dream well and find a way to maintain its stability—"
"Perhaps one day in the future, you will also have the opportunity to personally enter that dream and experience it for yourself!"
"Would you like to personally enter that dream world and experience it for yourself?"
Madara Uchiha repeated these words in a low voice, narrowing his eyes, a subtle look of longing flashing deep within his Rinnegan.
That's a longing for a normal life?
Or is it the longing for a lost loved one?
No one could discern the slightest clue from his cold, stern face.
However, this rare surge of humanity was only fleeting for a moment before he quickly suppressed it.
Madara Uchiha's gaze sharpened, and he unexpectedly caught sight of the almost undisguised ecstasy on Obito's face below.
His heart sank suddenly as he realized that he had been manipulated by Obito's words!
A surge of displeasure and anger at being tricked welled up in his chest.
"snort!"
Madara Uchiha let out a cold laugh, resuming his condescending and disdainful attitude, "Naive!"
You think I'd care about such a charade?!
"Don't overestimate that dream! To think that mere illusion can influence my decisions? Utterly foolish!"
The joy on Obito's face froze instantly.
Madara Uchiha wasn't buying it at all!
Just as Obito was falling into despair, Madara Uchiha did not continue to scold or punish him.
Madara Uchiha closed his eyes slightly and leaned against the stone seat.
Obito looked bewildered, not understanding why Madara Uchiha had suddenly fallen silent.
Madara Uchiha shifted his gaze from Obito to the dark depths of the cave, and murmured thoughtfully, "However—that Madara Uchiha who came out of the dream—"
At this point, anger flashed in his eyes, and his voice suddenly turned cold.
"This has caused me a lot of trouble and made me very unhappy. This score cannot be left unresolved."
"————?"
Obito was taken aback by what he heard, his face showing a blank and puzzled expression. He didn't understand for a moment what this had to do with what they had just been discussing.
But Black Zetsu's heart sank suddenly.
Obito didn't understand Madara Uchiha, but Madara understood him all too well.
Sure enough, the next moment, Madara Uchiha suddenly opened his eyes, his sharp gaze once again fixed on Obito, his coldness revealing a kind of benevolent concession: "In that case—before I settle accounts with that so-called Hokage Madara, let's put Konoha aside for now."
Obito was stunned by what he heard, and his tense nerves almost relaxed to the point of collapse.
Konoha is temporarily inactive?!
Black Zetsu's face darkened.
Madara Uchiha said coldly and authoritatively, "Then, Obito—besides Konoha, do you have any other suitable targets to recommend?"
Obito paused for a moment, then immediately understood and was overjoyed. He replied respectfully, "Yes, sir!"
some!"
At that moment, even the slow-witted Obito understood Madara Uchiha's meaning.
Almost without hesitation, he answered loudly, "The Three-Tailed Isobu of Kirigakure is currently without a master."
"Moreover, the Hidden Mist Village has been in seclusion for a long time, and its news is almost never transmitted outside. Internally, it has been severely weakened by the Blood Mist policy, and it is at its weakest period."
"The difficulty of launching an attack is far lower than attacking Konoha, and it will not alert other ninja villages."
"Using it as the first step in launching Project Eye of the Moon is perfect!"
He had already considered countless alternative plans in his mind, and now they came in handy.
The plan to target Kirigakure was undoubtedly one of his personal most desired goals.
Regardless of the circumstances, that cruel village shrouded in blood mist was also one of the masterminds behind Lin's murder.
If we can take this opportunity to make the Hidden Mist Village pay the price, it would be killing two birds with one stone.
"The Hidden Mist Village—ah, an old acquaintance."
Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha hummed softly, uttering the words with a half-smile.
He seemed quite familiar with the situation of the Hidden Mist.
However, he didn't care which specific target he chose, as long as the plan could be achieved.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Madara Uchiha slowly nodded and made a decision: "Very well, then let's do as you say and start with Kirigakure."
After saying that, he glanced at Obito and Zetsu, his eyes filled with a cold and murderous aura.
"The specifics will be handled by you and Jue working together. Remember, don't let me down."
"Yes, sir!"
Obito and Zetsu both accepted the order.
The former forcefully suppressed the overwhelming joy that was about to burst forth from his heart.
Lin is safe, at least—for now!
Jue, standing to the side, bowed slightly, the weight that had been hanging over his heart finally lifted.
Although the plan was almost disrupted, it ultimately returned to the right track.
Madara Uchiha is ultimately reliable!
One hour ago, at the border of the Land of Fire.
On the eastern horizon, the first rays of dawn pierced the night.
The desolate land was scarred and ravaged, the air thick with scorching smoke and dust, revealing massive meteorite craters, molten rock layers, and severed mountain ranges—
Everything spoke volumes about the terror and intensity of last night's ultimate showdown.
In the center of the battlefield, several towering, fully-formed Susanoo were still charging and clashing violently.
Each collision of the chakra blades unleashed a deafening roar and a violent surge of energy.
The terrifying shockwave shook the earth, and a fierce wind swept through the land, carrying debris and rubble.
However, upon closer inspection, the movements of both sides in the battle were no longer as fierce and aggressive as they had been initially.
After all, a grueling battle that lasted a full day and night had taken a heavy toll on both of them.
This is not just a contest of chakra, but also a battle of perseverance and willpower.
As the sun slowly rose, golden sunlight spread across the wilderness, and a giant Susanoo figure, its entire body a deep blue, paused slightly.
The man inside Susanoo's expression suddenly changed, and he murmured, "Hmm? What's going on—?"
At that moment, Hokage Madara keenly sensed that the power within his body was flowing away like water from a burst dam.
His pupils contracted slightly, and he instantly understood.
Was this the moment they were waiting for?!
He finally understood his opponent's intentions.
The other party already knew that he, as a "visitor from another world," could not stay for long, so they used this delaying tactic to drag him to his limit.
A surge of anger and resentment welled up within him, and Hokage Madara glared fiercely at his opponent not far away, letting out a deafening roar of rage: "Coward!!"
As he spoke, he used the last of his chakra to control Susanoo and unleash its remaining power, delivering a violent slash that forcefully repelled the persistent wood clone.
The golden rays of the rising sun bathed him, and Madara's figure began to blur and become somewhat transparent.
"coward?"
Upon hearing this insulting name, Edo Madara's face twitched, and a cold light of shame and anger flashed in his eyes.
However, his anger was quickly replaced by a twisted satisfaction.
Edo Madara raised his head and let out a wild laugh, filled with a vengeful pleasure:
J
Hahahaha—!
Unrestrained laughter echoed across the empty battlefield.
"Go ahead and curse!"
Edo Madara grinned as he watched the fading blue Susanoo figure, his eyes filled with mockery and the arrogance of a victor.
"Just the dying lament of a loser! Face reality!"
"I still stand here, while you—you will vanish like morning dew!"
"I won this duel! Victory belongs forever to Uchiha Madara!"
Madara, the Hokage, gritted his teeth, his face filled with disdain and resentment.
"Hmph—you dare call yourself Uchiha Madara? You—"
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However, halfway through his sentence, his entire being, along with the enormous Susanoo, suddenly shattered like a bubble and vanished without a trace.
Edo Tensei Madara laughed wildly as he withdrew Susanoo, looking down at the empty battlefield ruins.
As the morning light bathed the earth, this earth-shattering battle finally came to an end.
just now.
Konoha Village, Hokage's office.
The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, sat upright in the main seat, her brows furrowed, arms crossed, and face ashen.
Beside her, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood silently, the pipe at his lips long since extinguished, yet he still unconsciously held it in his mouth.
Jiraiya leaned against the window, looking exceptionally serious.
Kakashi and Danzo stood on either side of the desk.
Danzo's face was full of resentment, and his eyes flashed with a cold, sinister light.
He was covered in blood, his already sallow face now covered in patches of blue and black, looking extremely disheveled. His clothes were tattered, with several tears in the cuffs and hem, and he was leaning on a cane, panting heavily.
In contrast, Kakashi appeared much more composed.
He remained calm and composed, giving a clear and organized report to the Hokage about the earth-shattering upheaval that had occurred at the border the previous night.
It tells the whole story of the battle between the two spotted creatures, and the series of changes that followed.
Upon hearing this, Tsunade clenched her fists so tightly they cracked, and her expression grew increasingly solemn.
"So—the two of them fought all the way until that Hokage Madara disappeared on his own?"
Kakashi nodded slightly: "Yes."
Tsunade slowly exhaled, her eyes filled with uncertain emotions, as if she was still processing such shocking information.
Jiraiya crossed his arms, frowned thoughtfully, and didn't interrupt.
Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, glanced at Danzo, and asked in a low voice, "So—what's wrong with him?"
As he spoke, he gestured to Danzo's injured and disheveled appearance.
Kakashi followed Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze, glanced sideways at Danzo, and a mocking smile flashed in his eyes.
"Oh, Elder Danzo."
"Elder Danzo, seeing that things were over, actually tried to sneak away, but—unlucky as he was, he ran into Pain, the leader of Amegakure."
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but smile wryly, "That old guy really never knows when to stop!"
Kakashi shook his head and sighed, "If I hadn't noticed something was wrong in time and rushed over to intervene—"
He paused here, his gaze sweeping over Danzo's disheveled appearance, and his tone became meaningful, "I'm afraid this senior elder of our Konoha is about to inexplicably fall on his own border."
"How dare you, Kakashi!"
Upon hearing this, Danzo felt as if someone had stepped on his tail, and his anger suddenly surged, turning his face ashen.
He slammed his cane down hard on the ground with a loud, resounding thud.
"Who do you think you are, daring to be so rude to me!"
Danzo's face, contorted with shame and anger, turned bright red as he glared at Kakashi, his eyes filled with venomous resentment.
"When did you learn to distort the truth and spout nonsense?!"
"It's clearly you, a treacherous traitor, who has long been secretly colluding with rogue ninja from Amegakure!"
"It was you and Payne who conspired to assassinate me and eliminate dissidents!"
"If I hadn't fought back desperately and repelled Payne, you probably would have succeeded long ago!"
As he became more agitated, he pointed at Kakashi, then roared at Tsunade and Hiruzen Sarutobi, "And last time! That Pain was able to infiltrate Konoha so easily and pinpoint my residence so precisely; there's absolutely no way he could have done that without an inside man!"
"All of this must have been orchestrated by that traitor Kakashi!"
The atmosphere in the office was extremely tense.
A flash of anger crossed Tsunade's eyes.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed softly, his brows furrowed with disappointment and anger.
Kakashi remained calm upon hearing this. In fact, if he hadn't arrived in time to deal with Pain, Danzo would probably have already lost his life at the border.
Now the other party is turning black into white and making false accusations, which Kakashi finds both laughable and despicable.
He knew very well that the Konoha leaders present already had their own opinions, and there was no need for him to waste his breath.
Faced with Danzo's hysterical counterattack, Kakashi merely glanced at him indifferently, showing no interest whatsoever in arguing.
This silent contempt fueled Danzo's rage more than any words could utter; he trembled with anger and remained speechless for a long time.
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