(Note: The author skipped directly from Chapter 114 to 116. This is just a naming error by the author and does not affect the content or reading.)
"What I need you to do is very simple: help me protect and guide a boy of your age to grow up."
Uchiha Madara didn't tell Yahiko who the other two Wood Release ninjas were but said something that surprised Yahiko greatly: "I will grant you powerful strength and helpers, as well as methods to guide that boy's growth. If you have that kind of charisma, you can also make him work for you, but the premise is that you cannot expose my existence."
After speaking, Uchiha Madara pointed at Yahiko's heart and said truthfully: "To prevent you from leaking my information, I left a formula in your heart. This is the price for your survival."
Yahiko didn't feel angry; instead, his impression of Uchiha Madara improved. He seemed to see the reflection of Hanzo-sensei in him and suddenly realized: "So you did all this to protect the junior you value. Is he a Konoha Uchiha?"
At the same time, Yahiko was also imagining things.
Could it be that Uchiha Madara saw the shadows of himself and that junior in Hanzo-sensei and him, so he ordered that guy named White Zetsu to save him?
Thinking of this, Yahiko's favorability towards Uchiha Madara surged, feeling that this was a huge favor.
Seeing the change in Yahiko's eyes, Uchiha Madara knew he had completely fallen into his trap.
Just like waiting so many years for Uchiha Obito, a weirdo of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Madara didn't choose his tools randomly.
He had been observing Yahiko for a long time. This was a brat of the same type as Uchiha Obito, very suitable to be a pawn.
In Senju Tobirama's eyes, Uchiha Madara was a domineering guy who disdained lying.
But he didn't know that the reason Uchiha Madara disdained lying was that he possessed the power to realize his ambitions without lying.
The aged Uchiha Madara, although he could still activate Susanoo without eyes and perhaps burst out with combat power infinitely close to his peak using the power of the Gedo Statue...
However, such an outburst might be shorter than Might Duy's, and then he would die without a doubt.
Maybe even such an outburst didn't exist.
Now, Uchiha Madara, who even needed a sickle as a cane to stand up, was an ambitious schemer and player who could sacrifice the small self to achieve the greater good, sacrificing the present to bring eternal happiness to the future for the sake of the Eye of the Moon Plan.
To sever the karma of the world, Uchiha Madara could use any means necessary; lying was just a trivial matter.
Setting a trap for Yahiko now was a rehearsal for the future Uchiha Obito.
As for whether Yahiko would discover the truth in the future, Uchiha Madara didn't care at all.
If not for the appearance of such an incredible existence as Gojo Yoru in this era, Uchiha Madara wouldn't even want to interfere with Nagato's growth in advance through Yahiko.
One spokesperson was enough.
Only a pawn combining the power of Uchiha and Senju was qualified to inherit his mantle and borrow his name "Uchiha Madara."
Thus, Uchiha Madara spoke slowly: "You should know that Konoha space-time ninja."
Although it was a question, the tone was full of certainty.
Clearly, even Uchiha Madara, the Asura of the Ninja World, didn't think there would be anyone in the current Ninja World who didn't know Gojo Yoru.
Accurately speaking, as long as it was an existence mastering Chakra, whether a three-year-old child or an old guy like Uchiha Madara with only one breath left, as long as they lived in an inhabited place or paid attention to the outside world, they must have heard of Gojo Yoru's name.
"Of course I know." Yahiko's eyes were complicated. "Gojo Yoru, the Incarnation of Miracle, defeated Hanzo-sensei and reached the pinnacle of the Ninja World at twelve. Just by exposing the Space-Time Kekkei Genkai, he ended the Second Great Ninja War, making the Land of Earth, which lost the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, see no hope of victory and revenge, forcing them to withdraw."
"At seventeen this year, he is known as the most unsolvable ninja in the Ninja World. Ninjas from all countries can choose to abandon their missions if they encounter him, without punishment upon returning to the village. This era is also called the Era of Gojo Yoru."
"If not for him in Konoha, Hanzo-sensei wouldn't have given up his dream and chosen to cultivate me as the future of Amegakure."
Thinking of Hanzo-sensei's evaluation of Gojo Yoru, and that the ninja who killed Hanzo-sensei was likely a Konoha ninja, or even that space-time ninja, hatred suddenly appeared in Yahiko's eyes: "Hanzo-sensei said he would become the strongest ninja in history. If it really was him settling accounts, even if he possesses unsolvable abilities, I will definitely avenge Hanzo-sensei."
"He indeed deserves to be called a miracle of the Ninja World." Uchiha Madara also gave a very high evaluation, then changed the subject, "But besides the Space-Time Kekkei Genkai, there is another miracle power in this Ninja World."
"Is it the God of Shinobi's Wood Release that pacified chaotic times?" Yahiko looked at Uchiha Madara with hope, remembering the other party said he awakened the legendary Wood Release.
If he also mastered Wood Release that pacified chaotic times, combined with the Salamander's poison, he could definitely fulfill Hanzo-sensei's expectations for him.
Even if the opponent was the Incarnation of Miracle, Yahiko was fearless.
Uchiha Madara said ruthlessly: "No, Wood Release is not qualified to be called a miracle power yet, and your Wood Release is incomparable to Hashirama's. Even a hundred of you can't compare to a single hair of Hashirama."
"So... so harsh." Yahiko was deeply hit, but at the same time felt unconvinced and confused: "Even the Kekkei Genkai that pacified chaotic times cannot be called a miracle power. Then what ability can be called a miracle alongside the Space-Time Kekkei Genkai?"
"The Rinnegan."
"Rinnegan?"
Yahiko only felt that he had heard this name somewhere before.
Soon, as if thinking of something, he widened his eyes abruptly, looking at Uchiha Madara in shock, stammering: "Rin... Rinnegan? You... you mean the Rinnegan used by the Sage of Six Paths to create the moon in myths? Isn't that a fictional ability?"
"Not a story."
Uchiha Madara said faintly: "The Rinnegan is a real ability. I have found the ruins left by the Sage of Six Paths. Based on the prophecies and methods inside the ruins, I spent decades and finally found the 'Child of Prophecy' who awakened the Rinnegan. He is the future of the Ninja World."
Yahiko reacted instantly, suddenly realizing: "The peer you asked me to protect and guide is that Rinnegan possessor?"
"Correct."
Uchiha Madara said expressionlessly: "A few decades earlier, I wouldn't have believed in so-called prophecies. Until a few years ago, I had to admit that this is destiny."
"Just like in the Warring States period, only my eyes could deal with Hashirama's Wood Release, and only Hashirama could contend with me. The eyes of the Sage of Six Paths seemed to have seen the future long ago, knowing that this era would give birth to an existence even more unsolvable than Hashirama and me, specially integrating his power into the Chakra distributed to the world, choosing a host to awaken only after the space-time ninja appeared in this generation."
"Since the Rinnegan chooses the host, the 'Child of Prophecy' and 'Chosen One' who awakened the Rinnegan does not possess the ability to develop the Rinnegan."
"So the Sage of Six Paths specially left a ruin, not only to leave the inheritance of how to use divine power for the future Rinnegan possessor but also to choose a guardian for him."
Uchiha Madara pointed at Yahiko again, saying word by word: "And you and I are both guardians of the Rinnegan. Your mission is to hand over the inheritance left by the Sage of Six Paths to the host who awakened the Rinnegan, helping him grow rapidly."
"So that's how it is!"
Yahiko suddenly realized.
The story Uchiha Madara made up was seamless. Let alone the twelve-year-old Yahiko couldn't find any flaws, even Black Zetsu hiding in the Gedo Statue couldn't help but applaud upon hearing it.
"Tobi."
Uchiha Madara suddenly called another name.
"Madara-sama, long time no see!"
Tobi, who looked different from other White Zetsu clones with a spiral face, instantly emerged from the ground and saluted Uchiha Madara.
"An... another one!"
Yahiko was startled by this scene again.
And his voice successfully attracted Tobi's attention. He immediately squatted down and leaned in front of Yahiko, waving to greet him: "Hello, I am Tobi, please advise! Are you new here? Do you know what it feels like to poop?"
Looking at Tobi, who was even more eccentric than other White Zetsu clones, Uchiha Madara rarely felt a trace of helplessness and shouted softly: "Tobi, stand aside."
"...Yes!"
Getting no answer, Tobi stood aside somewhat dejectedly.
Looking at Yahiko peeking at Tobi, Uchiha Madara said: "Tobi is another Wood Release ninja in the Ninja World besides you, and his Wood Release is many times stronger than yours."
"Of course, this is not the key."
"Most importantly, Tobi, like White Zetsu, is a mutated human possessing special abilities."
"Tobi's ability is simple: he can attach to your body, improving your strength in all aspects, giving you indestructible defense, a second Chakra source as vast as the sea, and a huge boost to Wood Release Ninjutsu."
"He is the powerful strength and helper I grant you."
Uchiha Madara's gaze was deep, his tone low and bewitching: "Still the same sentence, if you have that kind of charisma, you can make the Rinnegan possessor work for you. Compared to a destiny arranged by ancient people, I appreciate those who bravely break their fate more."
"But there is one thing you must remember: never have thoughts you shouldn't have about things that don't belong to you."
"Just like the Space-Time Kekkei Genkai is unprecedented and unseen, such miracle powers actively choose their hosts. If others delusionally try to snatch them, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Not giving Yahiko time to think, Uchiha Madara changed the subject: "In the next period, I will teach you powerful Ninjutsu to help you master the power of Wood Release. When you recover, I will let Tobi leave with you to assist you in quelling the chaos in Amegakure. It won't be too late to guide the growth of that Chosen One then."
The contemplating Yahiko's eyes lit up immediately, and he thanked Uchiha Madara sincerely: "Thank you, Madara-sama!"
Black Zetsu inside the Gedo Statue almost couldn't hold back.
Killed your teacher, blew you up with burns all over, turned you into a pawn, and you still thank him in the end.
No wonder I feel so amused; Madara, you are so pitiful.
...
While Uchiha Madara was bewitching Yahiko, Gojo Yoru was also reporting the assassination they encountered during the mission to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Impure World Reincarnation?!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up in shock, looking at Gojo Yoru with horror in his eyes: "Yoru, are you sure?"
"Mhm."
Gojo Yoru nodded solemnly: "The one who attacked me was the Second Tsuchikage wrapped in bandages. His way of appearing and leaving was Flying Thunder God Transfer. I also saw a Flying Thunder God kunai on the spot."
"Because I was worried the mastermind would return, I didn't seal that Flying Thunder God kunai."
"But I saw the formula on that Flying Thunder God kunai; it was a formation pattern."
Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face turned cloudy: "Formation pattern, that's Tobirama-sensei's Flying Thunder God formula."
"Tobirama-sensei died many years ago. The person casting the Impure World Reincarnation cannot be Tobirama-sensei."
"Impure World Reincarnation is an unethical Forbidden Jutsu, always sealed in the Forbidden Jutsu library. Unless with this old man's permission, no one can enter and consult it at will."
"Then there are only two possibilities."
"One is that after Tobirama-sensei died in battle, Kumogakure or some mysterious person obtained the cultivation method of Impure World Reincarnation from Tobirama-sensei's brain. Or they mastered a Yin Release Ninjutsu similar to the Spirit Transformation Technique, able to imprison the souls of the dead and read the memories of the dead through the soul, obtaining all of Tobirama-sensei's Ninjutsu."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was extremely ugly, his tone even carrying a hint of gnashing teeth: "The second is... the mastermind of the Impure World Reincarnation is someone from our Konoha."
Before Gojo Yoru could speak, Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his hand to summon an Anbu and said in a deep voice: "Pass the order down: surround the Forbidden Jutsu library, check if the scrolls sealing Forbidden Jutsu are missing, or if there are traces of other Chakra using the Unsealing Technique."
"Yes." The Anbu bowed his head and disappeared using Body Flicker.
Gojo Yoru stated the main purpose of his report: "Hokage-sama, I suggest notifying all Jonin of this news. That mastermind has such a strong killing intent towards me and specifically formulated such an unsolvable combo and tactic. If not for Kushina and me having amazing sensing, we might have really both died."
"His combo couldn't do anything to us, so he might act against others. They don't have the luck and means Kushina and I have."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression darkened instantly.
Gojo Yoru's words woke him up. Such a combo made one shudder just thinking about it.
But soon, Sarutobi Hiruzen came up with a solution: "For the next period, I will forbid anyone from entering or leaving. Yoru and Kushina, please search Konoha to see if anyone is parasitized by that thing."
"This is an S-rank mission I entrust to you on behalf of the village!"
"Yes."
Gojo Yoru nodded. This was his goal; he wanted to search the entire Konoha legitimately. He didn't want to experience that kind of sudden attack again.
At this moment, a blur suddenly appeared out of thin air.
The Anbu who appeared using Body Flicker said somewhat anxiously: "Hokage-sama, the Forbidden Jutsu library was burglarized. Jonin Hiruko has defected."
Gojo Yoru: "..."
So this guy was still in Konoha?
This butterfly effect seems a bit big.
Running away at this time, he would probably be suspected by Sarutobi Hiruzen as the caster of the Impure World Reincarnation. This pursuit would be much bigger than in the original work.
Sure enough...
Piercing cold light burst from Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes; it was nearly substantial killing intent.
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