The Chakras of these two were quite tempting for Uchiha Yoichi, especially Ashura's Chakra, which to him felt like an enticing way to enhance himself.
Having integrated with the Senju, the genes within the Uchiha become increasingly akin to the Divine Tree, and what Otsutsuki Hagoromo inherited was the power of the Ten-tailed Beast. The Chakras of Ashura and Indra are the closest to the Yin-Yang power of the Ten-tailed Beast.
Obtaining Ashura's Chakra is equivalent to unlocking the key to the Six Paths level. By gathering all the Tailed Beasts' Chakras, integrating and evolving them, it's not improbable to awaken the Rinnegan and become one of the Six Paths.
After a while, Uchiha Mikota returned. After dinner, Uchiha Yoichi inquired about Mikota's activities in Hidden Sand Village.
It's been almost a year since the Chunin Exam passed, and according to the schedule of sending supplies every two months, Hidden Sand Village has received supplies from Konoha five times, all managed by Pakura.
The common people in other parts of the Land of Wind have somewhat recovered, but Pakura's reputation has been growing in the Land of Wind, thanks to the Uchiha Trading Association quietly promoting her after entering the Land of Wind.
Want to buy daily necessities? First, thank the hero of Hidden Sand Village, the Scorch Release Master Pakura. Without her hard negotiations, Konoha and the Land of Fire wouldn't have opened up resources to the Land of Wind.
Moreover, in Hidden Sand Village, daily necessities are nearly under wartime control. A basic amount for a family of three can be purchased without a voucher, but if you want to eat more or eat better, you'll need a voucher.
As for where to get the voucher, you have to apply from Pakura.
Even so, Pakura has ample reasons. The resources sent by Konoha and the Land of Fire are insufficient, and without control, it wouldn't be long before some eat their fill while others go hungry.
As Hidden Sand's hero, she absolutely won't allow anyone in Hidden Sand Village to starve to death.
Three days after Pakura's words, enhanced pictures and quotes were published in the Ninja World Daily, almost sold at half price within the Land of Wind.
The next day, a batch of new desks and chairs were moved into Rasa's office, reportedly because the old ones were smashed to pieces.
Upon listening to Mikota's report, Uchiha Yoichi felt everything in Hidden Sand Village was following the path he envisioned.
Talk about village love or the will of sand—how can one discuss will if there's not enough food to eat?
When the lower-level Ninjas and villagers stood on Pakura's side, Rasa became a traitorous Ninja to Hidden Sand Village.
Subsequently, Uchiha Yoichi instructed Mikota to begin bribing the families of the Ninjas, primarily among Genin and Chunin of Hidden Sand Village; in a state of partial hunger, material bribery becomes their hardest temptation to refuse.
Moreover, Mikota has not been idle over the past half year; she has expanded the Uchiha Trading Association into the Land of Tea and the Land of Bear, thoroughly surrounding and blocking the Land of Wind.
The next step is annexing the Uchiha Trading Association and resource reserves within the Land of Wind.
By then, whatever amount of resources Uchiha Yoichi sends to the Land of Wind, that's the amount they'll have to consume. Whomever he allows to eat will be the ones able to eat.
The plan was to annex the Land of Wind in three years.... Seeing the current situation, it should happen a few months ahead of schedule.
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"Reanimation Jutsu!"
Boom!
A coffin emerged from the ground, and in the next second, cracks appeared on the coffin. Then with a thunderous sound, the coffin's lid shattered and exploded, causing a massive commotion.
Black and White Zetsu managed to dodge in time, or they would have been injured by the flying debris of the coffin.
"So quickly revived me, truly a commendable job by Obito and Nagato."
As the dust settled, a silhouette emerged from inside.
Black Zetsu recognized the success of the Reanimation Jutsu, yet it seemed incomplete since reanimated Madara appeared as he was in life: elderly, with white hair, extremely old.
Despite the powerful Chakra due to the nature of the Reanimation Jutsu and the sacrifices involved, it couldn't change his current aged condition.
"Lord Madara, there's been a slight change. You weren't reincarnated via Reincarnation Jutsu; rather, I used the Reanimation Jutsu to summon you."
Black Zetsu approached Uchiha Madara, continuing, "After your death, Konoha's strength increased too swiftly, especially that Uchiha Yoichi; Obito was captured by him, and intelligence about Nagato and the Rinnegan has nearly all been leaked; now he's hiding in Hidden Rock Village....."
Initially dissatisfied with the method of his revival—via Reanimation—Madara paid attention upon hearing Black Zetsu's account.
"It seems the Uchiha race has produced quite a few geniuses. Complete Form of Susanoo.... He must have acquired the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, yet without parents or siblings, how did he obtain it?"
Theoretically, the Mangekyo can also unlock the Complete Form of Susanoo; however, no one has ever succeeded. The excessive Chakra needed makes it difficult even for Kage-level Ninjas, and overuse of the Mangekyo leads to blindness, hindering attainment.
"Perhaps it was Uchiha Fugaku's eyes; that fool left his Mangekyo Sharingan within the clan, intending to pass them to his son but ended up being taken by Uchiha Yoichi...."
Black Zetsu spoke, nearly compelled to curse Uchiha Fugaku upon discovering this intelligence after a millennium of existence. How could anyone be so foolish?
If meant for your son, why not keep them until Uchiha Itachi matured for transplantation.
Now, they've fallen into the enemy's hands, adding another pair of Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
"Another issue, Lord Madara, is your current state.... Despite using the Reanimation Jutsu, you appear as if at the time of your death; even if Nagato uses the Reincarnation Jutsu, reviving you...."
Reviving an eighty-year-old Madara? Upon exiting Reanimation body, his prowess will weaken significantly.
Uchiha Madara also noticed this concern; he cared little for his Reanimation body now, but resurrection in this form would hinder battle against foes; using Susanoo repetitively would overwhelm him.
"The Forbidden Technique requires improvement; return me to my youthful form.... I understand the Reanimation Jutsu, so initially revitalize me as a younger self."
Viewing his aged hand intensely disgusted Madara with his current form.
"I've gathered other Ninjas' flesh and blood, initially intending for resurrecting help with collecting Tailed Beasts; thus, once Lord Madara improves the Jutsu, I'll reanimate them for assistance too...."
Uchiha Madara questioned sharply, "Nagato, the boy hasn't collected a single Tailed Beast yet?"
"Lord Madara, only three years have passed since your death, and Nagato has been constantly pursued by Konoha Ninjas recently."
"....."
After a silence, Madara shook his head, "What a useless brat; Black Zetsu, keep an eye on Nagato, retrieve him if necessary, and ensure the Rinnegan doesn't fall into other hands. Meanwhile, send several White Zetsu clones; I need knowledge of recent happenings in the Ninja World."
"Understood, Lord Madara; Nagato has used the Rinnegan effectively, mastering most abilities, and he probably can perform Reincarnation Jutsu soon enough to revive you...."
Black Zetsu finished speaking and instructed White Zetsu to burrow underground leaving; subsequently, several White Zetsu clones emerged to brief Madara on Ninja World events.
Despite Madara's passing for slightly over two years, numerous incidents transpired within these nearly three years.
Yet for Uchiha Madara, the essential aspect remains refining the Forbidden Jutsu for revival into his strongest age.
"Hmm, never imagined the need to study my own body; Senju Tobirama's Forbidden Technique ironically aids me in this manner. Wonder his thoughts upon reflecting...."
Reaching this point, Madara recalled Black Zetsu's mentioning its collection of Ninja's blood and flesh....