I, Naruto, started out with Hinata feeding me imported candy.

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The Uchiha clan genealogy records—

Madara Uchiha fought a decisive battle with Hashirama Senju, and ultimately died at the Valley of the End.

But...

Why is he standing here?

As Itachi Uchiha's observations became more and more detailed.

at last! ! !

He sensed something was wrong.

Uchiha Itachi was shocked to discover that there were several gray cracks on Uchiha Madara's face.

Thoughts turn.

I recalled that when I was working in the Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu, I had read about gray cracks in a book.

The book explains the Impure World Reincarnation technique developed by the Second Hokage.

The book mentioned that after the deceased was resurrected through the impure world, their entire body would be covered in a layer of ash.

The resurrected person's body will develop gray cracks, just like the ones on Madara Uchiha's face right now!

At that moment, Itachi Uchiha finally understood why Madara Uchiha was there.

So it turns out he was resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique!

However, just as he realized that Madara Uchiha had been resurrected, a new question puzzled him.

Who resurrected Madara Uchiha?!

Immediately, Itachi Uchiha's gaze fell upon Obito and Black Zetsu.

He glanced at Black Zetsu first.

Itachi Uchiha did not believe that Black Zetsu had the ability to revive Madara Uchiha.

As for whether the current Afei can revive Madara?

It remains to be seen.

however--

Just as he was pondering this, he suddenly heard the voice of a man who liked to lick his lips.

Thinking of this, Itachi Uchiha's deep eyes flickered slightly, and he muttered to himself.

Could it be Orochimaru resurrecting Madara Uchiha?

Of all the things in his mind, Itachi Uchiha thought it was the most likely.

After all, Orochimaru is known for mastering core technologies.

He was the only one who liked to tinker with strange and unusual ninjutsu, forbidden techniques, and sealing techniques.

If Orochimaru was responsible for Madara Uchiha's resurrection, then it wouldn't be surprising at all.

at the same time.

While Itachi Uchiha was deep in thought, Kakuzu, standing beside him, also focused his gaze on Madara Uchiha, pondering the matter.

however--

Before he could think for long, someone suddenly came to mind.

The person he thought of was a man Kakuzu had met by chance when he was young!

this moment.

The face that Kakuzu was seeing was overlapping with the face of Uchiha Madara in front of him.

When their faces completely overlapped, Kakuzu's eyes snapped open, and his body involuntarily took a step back.

Then, he took another look at Uchiha Madara in front of him.

After confirming it repeatedly, an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

"This...how is this possible?!"

"How can it be?!"

"Wasn't he already dead?"

"Why are you still alive?!"

When the other Akatsuki members saw Kakuzu's startled reaction, apart from Itachi Uchiha who was deep in thought, the others all frowned slightly.

Nobody understands it.

How could Kakuzu, who is usually so composed, lose his composure like this?

Seeing his teammate looking like he'd seen a ghost, hands on his hips, Hidan asked curiously, "Kakuzu, what's wrong with you? Why are you so scared?"

Kakuzu saw Hidan's puzzled look, twitched his lips, and then turned his gaze to Uchiha Madara.

I took a deep breath, trying my best to control my extremely shocked heart.

He then spoke, "If I'm not mistaken, you must be the renowned Uchiha Madara, right?"

Kakuzu's voice wasn't very loud.

But at that moment, the other members of the Akatsuki were stunned, but soon it exploded in their ears like a thunderclap!

"What???" Hidan's eyes widened. The man glanced at Madara Uchiha, then looked at Kakuzu, and exclaimed in astonishment, "Kakuzu, you're saying he's Madara Uchiha? You're kidding, right?"

"..." Kakuzu's lips twitched violently, and he retorted irritably, "Hidan, have you ever seen me joke?"

"This..." Hidan was speechless.

As for Kisame Hoshigaki and Sasori standing to the side, they both gasped as they looked at Madara Uchiha in front of them.

same time.

Madara Uchiha was slightly surprised by Kakuzu's question.

"I never thought that after so many years, there would still be people who recognize me."

Seeing Madara's surprised expression, Kakuzu grinned and replied, "Actually... I not only know you, I also know the First Hokage."

"I've even fought him!"

Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha raised an eyebrow slightly, showing interest, and asked curiously, "You said you fought Hashirama? Then you were from my era?"

"Yes." Kakuzu nodded and replied, "I am ninety-one years old now."

"I see." Madara Uchiha understood, then asked again, "So tell me, how did you fight Hashirama? What was the result?"

Actually, he was a little puzzled.

Why had I never heard Hashirama Senju mention that he had any other rivals?

Suddenly, Madara Uchiha realized a possibility!

Could it be... that Hashirama guy is having an affair behind my back?

To know.

For Madara Uchiha.

Only he himself was Hashirama Senju's lifelong enemy.

No one else is qualified!

But the sudden appearance of Kakuzu makes Madara Uchiha suspect that Hashirama Senju might be cheating on him!

Has he secretly found a new lifelong enemy?!

Chapter 168 Madara's Disdain: Someone like you, how could you possibly escape from Hashirama's clutches?

at the same time.

Kakuzu noticed that Madara Uchiha seemed interested, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly under his black mask. He was a little surprised.

Unexpectedly, Madara Uchiha would care about his battle with Hashirama Senju.

However, since the other party had asked, Kakuzu naturally wouldn't hide anything.

After thinking for a while, he finally spoke: "Actually, my fight with Hashirama was purely to carry out the mission given to me by the higher-ups of Takigakure."

"My original mission was to assassinate the First Hokage."

As he said this, he shrugged, his expression one of bitterness.

"Unfortunately, I was caught red-handed by the First Hokage when I went to assassinate him."

"What surprised me even more was that the First Hokage's strength was so terrifying!"

“I was completely powerless against him.”

"However, luckily I'm a bit clever and managed to escape."

"Otherwise... I'm afraid I would have died in that assassination mission long ago."

"Huh? Someone like you managed to escape from Hashirama?" Madara Uchiha raised an eyebrow, somewhat incredulous.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Is it possible that Hashirama didn't even take you seriously?"

"That's why you had the chance to escape by sheer luck."

Immediately afterwards, Uchiha Madara crossed his arms and said in a serious tone, "You should know that in the ninja world, no one but me can escape from Hashirama when he is fighting seriously."

Upon hearing this, Kakuzu nodded awkwardly.

At the same time, a hint of lingering fear welled up deep in his eyes.

He was genuinely terrified!

Perhaps it's really as Madara Uchiha said.

The First Hokage didn't take him seriously, which is why he was able to escape by sheer luck.

Thinking about this, Kakuzu felt a chill run down his spine!

Now, Madara Uchiha has learned quite a bit about it.

He glanced at Itachi Uchiha, his eyes flashing slightly, before turning his gaze back to Pain.