Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Madara's Intentions
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In the Land of Rice Fields, within a dense and flourishing forest.
Three individuals walked along a shaded path, all with jet-black hair, aloof expressions, and wearing high-collared black robes with the unmistakable "Uchiwa" clan emblem prominently displayed on their backs.
Upon closer inspection, it was a man accompanied by a pair of a young boy and girl.
The man was tall and imposing, handsome and upright, carrying a fan and a sickle on his back. His stride exuded an unparalleled aura of dominance;
The girl had skin as white as snow, a cold and elegant beauty, with a classical charm in her brows. Though petite compared to the man, her almond-shaped eyes were vivid, like a pool of autumn water, complementing her ethereal and aloof demeanor, as if she were born with an innate sense of solitary elegance.
The boy was as radiant as jade, with finely chiseled features and long eyelashes. His eyes, distinctly black and white, appeared gentle and pure at first glance, but upon closer inspection, they were profound and introspective, as if connected to the depths of the starry sky. The transcendent aura he inadvertently exuded could only be detected by true masters.
These three were naturally the Uchiha trio who had arrived in the Land of Rice Fields.
After their reunion, Kamihane utilized the Soul Transformation Technique to swiftly traverse the entire Land of Rice Fields in less than half an hour. Their target for this mission lay within this very forest.
"Kamihane."
Kamihane immediately stepped forward with small, quick steps, "Lord Madara."
"The task of capturing the Nine-Tails later will fall to you," Madara said indifferently.
"Understood," Kamihane nodded calmly.
He appeared composed, as if he had anticipated this outcome.
Madara glanced at him sideways, "You're not surprised?"
"Train soldiers for a thousand days, use them in a single moment," Kamihane smiled, "Ever since you instructed us to gather in the Land of Rice Fields, I had a feeling this would happen."
"Train soldiers for a thousand days, use them in a single moment..." Madara repeated thoughtfully, "Hmph, those words are quite apt."
"Of course, you've spared no effort in training us. Even if we were shameless, we couldn't just freeload forever."
Kamihane scratched his head, "In fact, ever since you formulated the Eye of the Moon Plan, I knew that the two of us would inevitably play a role in it."
"Oh?" Madara raised an eyebrow in mild surprise, "Go on."
Kamihane casually plucked a stalk of grass and chewed on it, "The first step of the Eye of the Moon Plan is to obtain Hashirama Senju's cells. That means we'll inevitably have to face Konoha in battle soon. Capturing the Nine-Tails this time is also in preparation for that battle, ensuring the plan proceeds without a hitch."
"However, Hashirama Senju is known as the 'God of Shinobi,' a ninja on par with you, Lord Madara. Even with the Nine-Tails, there's no guarantee things won't go awry. This battle..." Kamihane glanced at Madara, noticing his slightly furrowed brow, and quickly amended his words:
"This will undoubtedly be a battle worthy of being recorded in the annals of shinobi history! But Lord Madara, having prepared for so many years, will surely handle it with ease!"
Kamihane chuckled nervously, rubbing his hands together, "Once this is done, Lord Madara will focus on awakening the Rinnegan. After that, the task of capturing the tailed beasts will inevitably fall to the two of us."
"So that's how it is..." Uchiha Hikari blinked, suddenly understanding, "Then, it's necessary to assess our combat capabilities in advance. The Nine-Tails is the perfect test subject."
"Indeed, if the two of us can successfully complete this capture mission, Lord Madara will have no more worries and can fully focus on his battle with Hashirama Senju," Kamihane nodded in agreement.
"You seem to have misunderstood something."
Madara's voice was low and cold, sending a slight chill down Kamihane's spine.
Madara glanced at Hikari beside him, "I never said she would assist you. This capture mission is yours alone."
The air instantly grew still.
"Huh?"
Kamihane's mouth hung open, as if struck by lightning, the stalk of grass falling from his lips.
Madara's gaze shifted to Hikari, "In this battle, you are not to use the 'Yachiyo' to assist him, nor are you to provide him with any help!"
Uchiha Hikari's small mouth opened slightly, clearly shocked as well.
"Hmph, you're clever. You've guessed most of my thoughts, but this one thing," Madara said seriously, "Hikari is our trump card. I have no intention of revealing her too early, nor do I plan to involve her in this decisive battle."
Kamihane was momentarily stunned, quickly realizing Madara's intent, "Is it because of her dojutsu?"
Madara nodded, "Exactly, her dojutsu is unique. Used correctly, it can indeed be a 'trump card,' but it hasn't yet reached the level of being unrivaled. She needs time to grow."
"If the Konoha side becomes aware of her existence, even if Hashirama doesn't act, Tobirama will surely take drastic measures to eliminate her."
Hikari immediately jumped in front of Madara, raising her small fist, her voice firm, "Lord Madara, I can do it!"
"What I need is you after you've grown," Madara reached out and gently patted her head.
"Your weakness is too obvious. Without the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, using your abilities always comes with side effects. Without Hashirama's cells, you will eventually go blind."
"Then what about him?" Hikari's face flushed slightly as she pointed at Kamihane.
Surprisingly, Madara actually smiled, "I chose him because his dojutsu is special."
He patted Kamihane's shoulder, "This kid can continuously refresh his state through time reversal. Every battle is zero consumption, and the negative effects on his body are completely erased. There's no need to worry about the side effects of the Mangekyō Sharingan."
Kamihane felt a bit speechless, secretly relieved that he had kept his true abilities hidden. If Madara knew the true power of "Ama no Tokotachi," he would likely be treated as nothing more than a tool.
But before he could voice his thoughts, Hikari urgently said, "But I can help you! During your decisive battle with the head of the Senju clan, I can provide you with chakra. We've marked the Gold and Silver Brothers of Kumogakure in the Land of Lightning, and they have Nine-Tails chakra within them... I, I can also try to mark the Nine-Tails, so you won't have to worry about chakra depletion..."
"No," Madara interrupted her, "This decisive battle is between me and Hashirama. Neither of you are to participate. Even Kamihane is only responsible for post-battle tasks."
He turned to Kamihane, "If I succeed, Konoha will not sit idly by and let me leave. You are to ensure my safe departure. If I... fail, there's no need to retrieve my body, but you must recover the Nine-Tails. It is an indispensable part of the Eye of the Moon Plan."
Kamihane was momentarily stunned, "So... this capture mission is to verify whether I currently possess the strength to subdue the Nine-Tails head-on..."
"You truly are clever," Madara smiled with satisfaction.
Kamihane took a deep breath, "But what if I fail?"
"Rest assured, if it comes to that, I will intervene to ensure your survival."
"But..." Madara's tone shifted, carrying a deeper meaning, "Kid, over all these years, I've been watching your growth closely."
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