Uchiha Madara is known to be all-knowing in the Shinobi world. His status is on par with Konoha's Senju Hashirama, and the news of his joining the Nation of Qin has not been publicly announced.
At this moment, the Shinobi saw this prominent figure return and naturally had their speculations.
In the QinKage office.
Uchiha Madara had a detached expression as he quietly looked at Qin Yi sitting before him. Although the expression on his face was calm, ripples stirred in his heart.
"In just a short two years, this kid has grown so powerful?"
From Qin Yi, Madara sensed a heavy aura like a deep abyss, vast and imposing, making one feel solemn. In fact, he faintly realized that at this moment, facing the other party, he also felt a sense of caution.
Neither side made a move; this was entirely due to the mental impact of facing a powerful expert.
"Your growth surprises me." After silently staring at each other for a long time, Madara finally spoke.
This sentence indicated his recognition of Qin Yi and gave him a clear understanding of the King's race.
Compared to the native humans of the Naruto World, it seems that no Blood Inheritance can compare to Qin Yi.
"Hehe, Madara San, are you willing to follow my orders now?" Qin Yi smiled lightly, his eyes narrowing slightly as he asked.
"Hmph, why did you summon me back? What is it that you want to do?" Madara did not answer directly but coldly snorted.
Qin Yi did not mind Madara's evasive attitude towards the question; he knew in his heart that this unruly man was already subtly leaning towards the Nation of Qin.
"I need you to go to Konoha!"
When it came to business, Qin Yi's gaze became sharp.
"You want me to deal with Senju Hashirama?" Uchiha Madara instantly understood, staring at Qin Yi.
"That's right. I believe that after drifting for so long, you are already somewhat prepared in your heart. The guidance from the Nanhe Shrine and the Uchiha stone tablet has some errors, but some are not wrong! If you want to advance your power, only Senju Hashirama can help you." Qin Yi said in a deep voice.
"I don't have complete confidence in dealing with Senju Hashirama; he is very strong! If we go all out, it might end in mutual destruction!" After a moment of silence, Madara shook his head.
Knowing the secrets of the Uchiha stone tablet, Madara's hatred and resentment towards Senju Hashirama were not as strong as in the original story, and he had no thoughts of killing him.
"I will also take action." Qin Yi smiled, pausing for a moment before gazing at Madara again. "So, this time, the result will be a hundred percent success!"
As long as they deal with Senju Hashirama, the rise of the Nation of Qin will come. Qin Yi will also make significant progress in completing the first Otherworld King's Way task.
Of course, he did not say all of this out loud.
"What is the timeline?" After a while, Madara spoke again.
"One month! Once Senju Hashirama is captured, the Nation of the Water will also be occupied by us." Qin Yi smiled.
Madara's eyes flickered, and he nodded: "Then I look forward to your good news, and let me see the splendor of the Otherworld!"
Madara had long been looking forward to the New World that Gandalf spoke of.
For the past three years, he had been drifting outside and had tried to find a way to the Otherworld, but there was no clue. The entire world felt like a closed space, with no hope in sight. The only breakthrough point was the Realm Gate projection at the QinKage Office Building beneath his feet.
"I believe you will soon see another world!" Qin Yi said with a smile.
As long as they push past Senju Hashirama, the only obstacle in their way, the rise of the Nation of Qin will be unstoppable. Once they annex the Nation of the Water, the Nation of Qin will truly possess the qualifications and foundation for the King's Way.
At that time, the entire King's World will undergo earth-shattering changes.
After talking with Qin Yi, Madara passed through the Realm Gate projection to the King's World. It was evident that his yearning for the Otherworld had reached a fanatical level.
As time passed, a month quickly arrived.
On this day, the sky over Konoha was clear and cloudless, a perfect day.
With the establishment of Konoha and the signing of the Six Nations Agreement, peace had finally arrived. In the past five years, it could be said to be the time with the least war in the entire world.
Standing at the window of the Hokage office, Senju Hashirama looked out with a smile at the bustling streets below, where villagers chatted leisurely, feeling quite satisfied.
This was the life he had longed for, true peace.
For such a life, the entire Konoha had been working tirelessly, and he, Senju Hashirama, had devoted the first half of his life to it.
However, just as he was enjoying this scene, two phrases suddenly echoed from a secluded alley in Konoha.
"Let's begin!"
"Mm!"
As soon as the words fell, a thunderous roar erupted, accompanied by a violent wave of energy that shook the very fabric of the air.
"Roar!"
The once clear sky was now half illuminated in a fiery red, as if flames were burning. Beneath this crimson hue, a massive creature roared, angrily spewing red flames into the sky.
In an instant, piercing screams and terrified shouts spread throughout Konoha, causing the previously calm villagers and Shinobi to change their expressions dramatically.
"Nine-Tails!!"
"It's the Nine-Tails!"
"The Nine-Tails has gone berserk! Run!"
"Quick, notify Hokage Sama!"
The chorus of fearful cries erupted, sending the entire village into a frenzy.
The enormous Nine-Tails Fox Demon was now rampaging through the village, toppling countless houses and buildings. Shinobi who tried to pursue were easily swatted away, unable to halt its advance.
In the Hokage office, Senju Hashirama rushed out the moment he saw the rampaging Nine-Tails.
"How could it be the Nine-Tails?!"
Confusion flashed in his mind as he sprinted toward the Nine-Tails. On his way, Senju Tobirama and others quickly caught up.
"Spread out and search for any hostile forces! The Nine-Tails is mine to handle!" Senju Hashirama quickly issued commands.
The others nodded and instantly vanished from sight.
Two minutes later, Senju Hashirama arrived on a rooftop in front of the Nine-Tails, his eyes serious as he spotted Uchiha Madara standing atop the Nine-Tails' head.
"Madara, it's you!" Surprise flickered in his eyes as Senju Hashirama spoke incredulously.
As a lifelong friend, he had always regarded Madara as his closest companion, someone with whom he shared a deep bond. But at this moment, Madara standing on the Nine-Tails, felt like a stranger.
"Senju Hashirama, my arrival is merely to prove something. Everything you once cherished, dreamed of, and held onto is all wrong!" Uchiha Madara looked down with a cold gaze, his eyes shifting to Mangekyō Sharingan.
His expression was indifferent as he regarded Hashirama, as if looking at a stranger.
In this moment, two former friends would completely turn their backs on each other!
(End of Chapter)
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