Black Zetsu was very irritated. It had just gone for a walk, but when it returned home, it discovered that Uchiha Madara was missing.
"Where's Uchiha Madara? Where could such a big Uchiha Madara have gone?"
Irritated, Black Zetsu immediately found White Zetsu, who was on duty around their hideout.
White Zetsu didn't know where Madara went either, but based on the current situation, he guessed that Madara was likely heading to Konoha.
"You're saying that someone from Konoha came to deliver a letter to Madara, and after receiving it, Madara left soon after? Before he left, he even killed White Zetsu, who was there to see him off? Is that right?"
"That's right."
Waving his hand, Black Zetsu dismissed White Zetsu.
At this moment, Black Zetsu was very confused.
How did people from Konoha find out about the Mountains' Graveyard, this secluded place?
And why did Madara go to Konoha? What was he doing there?
Was he trying to bond with Hashirama Senju?
Don't be ridiculous. With what Black Zetsu knew about Madara, even if there was a deep friendship between him and Hashirama, for the sake of the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan, he wouldn't go to Konoha for no reason.
"So, why did Madara go to Konoha?"
Black Zetsu couldn't figure it out.
"Forget it, I'll just ask him when he comes back."
If it couldn't be figured out, then it didn't need to be thought about.
To Black Zetsu, this wasn't a big deal.
With Madara's strength, if he wanted to leave, no one could stop him.
Not even Hashirama Senju.
All Black Zetsu needed to do was wait quietly here for Madara to return.
"Izuna, after tomorrow morning, should we leave Konoha?"
"Leave Konoha?"
That night, in a room inside the Senju residence, Izuna looked at Madara in surprise and asked, "Are we going back to the Mountain Graveyard?"
Uchiha Madara was silent for a moment.
He actually didn't want Izuna to come with him.
Compared to the bustling Konoha, the Mountain Graveyard was a place that normal people couldn't stay in.
Izuna had just been revived recently, and it wouldn't be good for him to go hide away in such a place so soon.
But… the thought of leaving Izuna alone in Konoha made Madara uneasy.
Senju Tobirama, that white-haired brat, his dislike for the Uchiha wasn't just aimed at him; it was at both of them, and it was completely obvious.
Madara was afraid that if he left, Izuna would be mistreated by Senju Tobirama.
As the two were silent, a familiar, annoying white-haired voice came from outside the door.
"I think, Madara, it's better if you stay in Konoha for a while longer."
Hearing this voice, Izuna sighed and went to open the door.
When the door opened, sure enough, Senju Tobirama was standing there.
"I'll say this upfront, I wasn't eavesdropping on purpose. I just came to ask if you two want some late-night snacks."
Madara looked at Tobirama, his tone not so friendly as he replied, "No need."
"Well, that's great then. It's not like I was planning to prepare anything for you two anyway."
Madara's fist clenched hard.
He really wanted to give this guy two good punches.
If he wasn't preparing anything for Madara and Izuna, why even come to ask?
Are they just being made fun of?
"Don't get angry, it was just a little joke."
Tobirama laughed, not afraid at all of Madara getting mad.
This was the Senju residence, and his older brother and sister-in-law were right next door.
No matter how strong Uchiha Madara is, he could never kill him in one hit.
As long as there's a gap, he can use the Flying Thunder God to escape, and his safety is guaranteed.
Besides, he was very confident, certain that Uchiha Madara wouldn't make a move over something so trivial.
The temper of old Uchiha Madara was much better than when he was younger.
"Cut the crap, what do you want?"
"It's nothing big, I just hope you two stay in Konoha for another twenty days."
"Why? I need a reason."
"The reason is simple. You don't believe me, right? Just wait for twenty days, and you'll see. I'm not lying to you. The Eye of the Moon plan is fake, and Black Zetsu is not the manifestation of your will."
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When it came to the Eye of the Moon plan and Black Zetsu, Madara didn't know how to respond at that moment.
Staying in Konoha, he feared that Tobirama was plotting something.
Of course, he himself wasn't afraid of anything. He just feared it might hurt Izuna.
Leaving Konoha, though, he felt a bit reluctant.
What if? What if Tobirama's words were true?
The Eye of the Moon plan had problems, and Black Zetsu was not his will's manifestation.
If he left now, wouldn't that make him seem stupid?
Left or right, neither choice felt right. For a moment, Madara was stuck.
Seeing that Madara didn't answer, Tobirama thought he was worried about his lifespan.
It was a good thing Obito had returned.
Tobirama had learned from Obito that Madara had been using the Outer Path statue to extend his life.
If Madara stayed away from it for too long, his lifespan would definitely be in trouble.
"Madara, actually, you don't have to worry about your lifespan. If you're willing, I can give you a new body."
"A new body?"
Madara, who had been hesitating about leaving, immediately responded when he heard Tobirama's words. "You're really that kind-hearted?"
"Why are you saying that? If I wasn't kind, why would I resurrect Izuna?"
"You revived Izuna, didn't you, just to manipulate me better? Heh, I'm not your brother Hashirama. Your little tricks won't fool me."
Tobirama was silent for a moment before saying, "Don't focus on the details. Just tell me, is it a good thing that I revived Izuna for you?"
Now it was Madara's turn to fall silent.
"Fine. Let's just say you did a good thing, but I still have to ask—aren't you afraid that after I get my youth back, I'll cause trouble for you?"
"As long as you agree to stay in Konoha for twenty days, and after those twenty days, if you still want to cause trouble for me, I won't stop you," Tobirama replied with a smile.
Madara's lips curled into a slight smile.
He had wanted to beat up this white-haired fool for a long time but hadn't found the right chance.
Forget about just staying for twenty days—if it meant he could openly beat him up, he would agree to stay for a month.
"Alright, you said it. Don't go back on your word afterward."
As they were laughing, Madara's face started to twist into a grim expression.
He could hardly wait to beat up the white-haired man in front of him.
"Just how much do you hate me that you can't even hide it anymore?"
"Just like you despise me and Izuna, I hate you too. Especially after Izuna died because of you. I swear, I wanted to kill you. But to avoid fully severing ties with Hashirama, I won't kill you. But beating you up, that's definitely on the table."
"Even though I'm the one who inflicted heavy wounds on Izuna, which led to his death, I revived him in the end. What about that?"
"You...!"
Madara's head was nearly exploding.
The truth was exactly as Tobirama said—Izuna had died because of him.
To say that he killed Izuna wouldn't be wrong. But in the end, he revived Izuna. Wasn't that a balance of sorts, a gain and loss that cancels out?
Seeing his older brother stumped, Izuna couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up, "Enough. We both know what your intentions were when you revived me, and so does big brother. There's no point in saying this now, is there?"
Tobirama listened and then replied with his neck craned: "Just tell me if I revived you or not."
".You're just being a sore loser."
"Exactly, I'm being a sore loser. If I don't act like this, I might get beaten half to death in twenty days."
"Ha."
Tobirama's attitude made Izuna laugh in spite of himself.
Isn't it just being a sore loser?
As if he couldn't do it.
"You've said it like that, so I'll tell you the truth. You didn't revive Uchiha Izuna, you revived Uchiha Izuna's placenta."
Tobirama: ???
"As expected of you, that's pretty ruthless."
"Too kind, too kind!"
"Since you're not Izuna himself, I'll just call you placenta from now on."
Izuna: ???
"That wicked Senju white-hair, your mind really works fast, huh."
"Same to you!"
"Hmph."
"Hmph-hmph."
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