Hashirama fell silent.
Was it because of his past actions that wars had broken out repeatedly?
Tailed Beasts. Should they really not have been distributed?
The first, the second, and now this one.
After his death, so many wars had actually occurred?
After a pause, Hashirama shook his head and continued, "Madara, I am already dead. The dead should not interfere with this world."
"Besides, eternal peace does not exist!"
Although his past ideals had failed.
That did not mean he would agree with Madara's ideals!
Knowing Madara's personality, the "eternal peace" he spoke of had to be an extremely radical method!
Hearing this, Madara sneered. "Your vision is too narrow, Hashirama!"
"The reason we were able to end the chaotic Warring States Period was because we possessed the power to sweep across the Ninja World!"
"Only when power is eternal and unchanging, only through the rule of the strong, can eternal peace emerge!"
"As long as you join me, I can let you truly transcend life and death and return to life. If you and I join forces, we can bring about eternal peace!"
If he had Hashirama's help.
His plan would be much easier to carry out!
In the past, because of their conflicting philosophies, the two had fought the Battle at the Valley of the End.
Now, he wanted to win Hashirama's approval and make him his greatest asset!
It was also to suppress Hashirama in return and make him acknowledge his philosophy!
Hashirama took a deep breath, seemingly realizing what Madara wanted to do. "By ruling through tyranny? This is not peace at all. Everyone will live in your shadow!"
"No!"
Madara shook his head and denied it.
Then he revealed a smile, arrogant, domineering, and resolute, as he said, "This method cannot maintain eternal peace. Do not underestimate me, Hashirama!"
"I am no longer the person I once was. My ideology transcends everyone!"
"I will pull everyone in this world, every living creature, into a Genjutsu!"
"Inside this Genjutsu, no matter who they are, good people, bad people, the strong, the weak, everyone will live the life they want in the Genjutsu!"
Once the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan succeeded.
Everyone would sink into the Genjutsu, and all living creatures would live the life they dreamt of within it.
This was the true meaning of eternal peace!
There would be no more war, no more pain, no more broken families.
He would create a new era!
"You."
Hearing this, Hashirama was shocked.
At first glance, it sounded somewhat plausible.
But thinking about it carefully, sinking into a Genjutsu meant that everything was fake.
Fake peace was useless!
Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Tobirama also had solemn expressions.
Was this Madara's goal?
To pull all living creatures in this world into a Genjutsu?
What a crazy idea!
Seiryū, however, showed an expression completely opposite to the others, and even nodded in agreement. "Hmm, it actually doesn't sound bad."
Hearing Seiryū's words, Tsunade's arched brows couldn't help but twitch, and she said speechlessly, "Not bad? How is this not bad? You."
Seemingly thinking of something, Tsunade's tone became even more unfriendly. "You wouldn't want to live the life you want in that kind of Genjutsu, would you!?"
She emphasized the words "life you want."
This brat had always wanted to marry multiple wives.
"If such a Genjutsu really existed, it would actually be quite nice, wouldn't it?"
Seiryū indicated that if there were such a Genjutsu, he wanted a few for himself!
He continued, "At least for ordinary people, even if it is a fake Genjutsu, being able to live a peaceful, stable life without hunger is definitely something they dream of."
Not to mention anything else.
If Madara had descended into his past life and said he wanted to cast Infinite Tsukuyomi so everyone could spend a wonderful life in a dream world.
The vast majority of wage slaves would definitely welcome it with both hands and feet.
They would shout things like, "Lord Madara has come to save the world!"
Tsunade remembered Seiryū's past experiences and fell silent.
This kid must have lived a precarious life.
It wasn't until he was brought back to Konoha that his life improved.
Heartache.jpg!
"It's just a pity that I don't trust Madara. I feel that even if such a Genjutsu really exists."
Seiryū didn't notice the change in Tsunade's expression and soon shook his head. "The other party would probably exclude me. After all, I seem to be a bit hated, so I still have to rely on my own efforts."
Tsunade: "..."
You brat actually have some self-awareness!
But rely on your own efforts?
Efforts in what direction?
Polygamy?
Damn brat!
Hearing no response from Tsunade, Seiryū turned his head strangely. "Why aren't you talking? Shouldn't you encourage me at this time and say something like you will definitely achieve your dreams?"
Tsunade: "..."
What could she say?
Encourage Seiryū to practice polygamy?
She wanted to beat this kid up.
Make this kid abandon such deviant ideas!
Hashirama also knew that this kind of fake peace shouldn't exist, and loudly retorted, "This kind of fake peace is useless. You are placing your own will above everyone else. It is still rule by tyranny."
"Enough!"
Madara interrupted Hashirama's nonsense.
He shook his head, his tone calming down. "So much time has passed, and you are still so naive, Hashirama."
"It is because of your naivety that war has continued. I will not repeat your past mistakes!"
"Whether you acknowledge me or not, I will move firmly toward this goal. No one can stop me!"
No one could stop him!
No matter who it was!
Anyone who hindered his plan was his enemy!
Hashirama seemed to have forgotten that he was still being controlled, and said firmly, "I will stop you, Madara, just like in the past!"
"Hahaha!"
Madara laughed loudly, his words carrying a hint of mockery. "The dead should not interfere with this world. Those are the words you just said, Hashirama."
"Besides, you are not free right now. As a Shinobi resurrected by Edo Tensei, all your actions are under someone else's control!"
When saying this, Madara's gaze turned to Orochimaru.
He was naturally no stranger to Orochimaru!
He was considered a talent.
He had actually mastered that damn Tobirama's Forbidden Jutsu.
He had also studied Edo Tensei.
He didn't expect it to be improved by the other party.
Able to let Hashirama exert even more power than he could when he was alive.
"As expected of the former Asura of the Shinobi World, Madara."
Orochimaru noticed Madara's gaze on him, but he was not afraid.
He just showed a feminine smile. "To actually have such a crazy idea, it really surprises me."
"Let him fight me, brat."
Madara looked straight at Orochimaru, his tone calm but carrying an unquestionable air. "You should know that you don't have the right to refuse!"
He hadn't seen Hashirama for a long time.
Madara's fighting spirit was also stirred up.
He even forgot his true purpose for coming here!
"Hehe."
Orochimaru chuckled lightly.
He looked in Seiryū's direction and shook his head, saying, "That won't do. If First Hokage-sama is tied up by you, I won't be able to face that monster."
Following Orochimaru's gaze, Madara was also surprised to realize there was another troublesome brat here.
His eyes narrowed slightly. "I almost forgot about you, Uzumaki Seiryū."
Uzumaki Seiryū was also a guy who could not be ignored.
His talent and strength were extremely powerful, and he opposed him at every turn.
He killed the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki, and this time, he even set his sights on the Rinnegan, which was extremely important to him.
This hidden danger must also be eliminated as soon as possible!
Seeing that both Orochimaru and Madara were looking at him, Seiryū curled his lips. "No, you guys were chatting just fine. Why drag the topic to me?"
"I was originally thinking of solving the problem with my fellow disciple."
Fighting was good.
That way, he would have a chance to deal with the problem on Nagato's side.
He could pull the rug out from under Madara!
Why was all the attention on him?
Truly bad luck!
Madara: "..."
His fist tightened slightly, and he snorted coldly. "You are indeed a hidden danger. Where exactly did you learn that the Rinnegan has something to do with me?"
Even now, he was still confused about this!
Hearing this, Seiryū said very seriously, "Of course it was my Great-grandfather. Some books left by him in the Senju ancestral home have records about the Rinnegan, Tailed Beasts, and other matters."
"Coupled with my guess that your goal was the Tailed Beasts, I made this inference from there!"
"At first, I just came to investigate, and the result, well, it really has something to do with you!"
Tobirama's name was really useful!
Madara's gaze involuntarily turned to Tobirama, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Senju Tobirama? He actually studied such things in the past."
Who in the Ninja World didn't know that Tobirama liked to study various things, and even developed various Forbidden Jutsu?
This sounded quite credible!
After all, the Sage of Six Paths could leave stone tablets in the Uchiha Clan's Naka Shrine, so it wasn't impossible for him to leave some records in the Senju Clan.
The Uchiha and Senju were originally descendants of the Sage of Six Paths' bloodline!
"???"
Tobirama, however, was full of question marks.
When did he ever study the Rinnegan, Tailed Beasts, and these things?
If he had, he wouldn't have been surprised when he saw the Rinnegan in Nagato's eye sockets earlier!
"Just now, there were Chakra fluctuations and visual power of yours on Nagato. It is obvious that the Rinnegan has a deep connection with you. Could it be that those are your eyes?"
Seiryū continued.
His tone became solemn and vigilant. "There is also research on the Sharingan in Great-grandfather's records: One-Tomoe, Two-Tomoe, Three-Tomoe, Mangekyō Sharingan, Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan."
"This shows that the Sharingan can evolve."
"There might be stronger eyes above the Eternal Mangekyō. Perhaps the Rinnegan is above the Mangekyō Sharingan?"
"There is one more point that can prove it. This pair of Mangekyō Sharingan in your eye sockets is not your own, but Setsuna's."
"So where are your own eyes?"
"Nagato is of the Uzumaki Clan. My Uzumaki Clan does not possess such a Dōjutsu bloodline as the Rinnegan."
"The Rinnegan was obviously transplanted to him by someone else, and a Genjutsu that could alter his perception was left within the transplanted Rinnegan."
"All these things point to one fact: those Rinnegan are your eyes, Madara. Your Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan evolved into the Rinnegan."
Seiryū began to expose Madara's secrets.
And the logic was quite sound.
The kind you couldn't find a problem with at first listen!
Don't ask. If anyone asked, it was because the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, had studied it!
Coupled with his sharp mind, he made these inferences!
Logical!
Tobirama remained silent.
He was already a bit confused.
Could it be that he had studied such things in his lifetime, but just forgot?
It was true that he had researched the Sharingan, but the Rinnegan might be above the Mangekyō Sharingan?
As expected of the evil Uchiha Clan!
"Phew. You brat are indeed a huge hidden danger. You can infer such things just by going through these details?"
Madara let out a heavy breath.
The astonishment, surprise, and vigilance in his heart had reached their peak.
Everything had been deduced by this guy!
"It's not just these. Through the fact that you mastered Wood Release, I inferred that you might have also transplanted Great-grandfather's cellular tissue."
Seiryū spoke eloquently. "The records state that the Uchiha and Senju Clans are very likely descendants of the Sage of Six Paths' bloodline."
"Then the people of these two families must have inherited some special traits of the Sage of Six Paths."
"For example, the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan, the Senju Clan's strong physique, or Wood Release. If the two are combined, would some interesting changes occur?"
"The Rinnegan must have been awakened only after you transplanted Great-grandfather's cells, right?"
"You faked your death to escape just so you could let your Sharingan evolve into the Rinnegan."
"And the Rinnegan has some kind of relationship with the Tailed Beasts!"
"You said before that you wanted to pull all living creatures in this world into a Genjutsu. You absolutely could not do such a thing by yourself alone."
"So, you need to collect the Tailed Beasts and use the Chakra of the nine Tailed Beasts to achieve your ultimate goal!"
"Tell me, am I right?"
To force Madara into the open, he had to expose all of the other party's secrets!
Wouldn't he be annoyed?
Wouldn't he be wary of him?
Only in this way would Madara speed up the progress of his plan and expose himself to the public faster!
To cause trouble for Madara, Seiryū had gone to great lengths!
He directly stated the other party's purpose and goals.
Boom!
Listening to Seiryū's narration, Madara's face became even more solemn, and the Chakra in his body fluctuated and erupted with his emotional changes.
The vast Chakra swept in all directions, making the air feel oppressive!
The Mangekyō Sharingan in Madara's eye sockets spun, revealing cold killing intent.
His voice was even lower and colder. "I haven't felt so wary of a person for a long time. Uzumaki Seiryū, you are indeed very different."
What kind of monster was this guy?
Could these things even be connected together?
More importantly.
His goal, his schemes, the things he had done in the past.
The other party got them all right!
He felt that all his schemes and calculations had been seen through by the other party.
Such a terrifying guy must absolutely not be left alive!
(To be continued.)