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"I don't know... It seems like Lord Obito brought it back. Maybe it's a skilled member of the Uchiha clan?"
"Why haven't I seen this person before?"
The people of Konoha were all discussing it, their faces showing shock.
That man's aura was truly astonishing.
Just then, an excited Uchiha Jonin, trembling, walked up to the man and said excitedly:
"You...you are Chief Ban?!"
The Uchiha Jonin stared incredulously at the fan behind Madara and the face identical to that recorded in the clan genealogy, asking...
Madara died at the hands of the First Hokage decades ago, so how did he end up here?
Is it because they look alike? Or did Madara fake his death and escape back then?
Regardless, this Jonin was extremely excited.
He had idolized Madara Uchiha since childhood, and as he perused the Uchiha annals, his only regret was that he hadn't been born in Madara's era; otherwise, he would have surely followed Madara into the afterlife.
"Oh? After all these years, someone still remembers me?" Madara glanced at him, noticing the admiring look in the other's eyes.
A sense of comfort welled up in my heart.
Upon hearing Madara personally acknowledge his identity, the Uchiha Jonin became even more excited: "It really is you! Clan Chief Madara!"
"Now that you've returned, do you intend to continue leading the Uchiha clan?"
"With you here, our Uchiha clan will surely regain its former glory!"
Madara smiled slightly: "What's your name?"
"My name is Yun Qi, Chief of the Ban Clan!"
Yun Qi straightened his back, as if being asked his name by Madara was a great honor.
"Yunqi... I will remember your name."
"However, you no longer need to call me clan head. I am no longer the clan head of the Uchiha clan."
Uchiha Yunqi shook his head: "Now that you have returned, the position of clan leader should rightfully be returned to you. Under your leadership, the Uchiha clan will prosper!"
"Heh... I have absolutely no interest in regaining control of the Uchiha clan or leading you," Madara chuckled, passing Uchiha Yunqi and continuing forward.
Return to the family as patriarch? Lead them?
Hmph, who does he think he is? When he left, not a single member of his tribe followed him. Now that his development has slowed down, they want him to go back?
How could anything be so cheap?
His only wish now is to see what the ninja world will become under Obito's command, nothing more.
Upon hearing Ban's response, Yun Qi stiffened and gave a wry smile.
It seems that what happened back then had a really big impact on Madara...
Yun Qi hesitated for a moment, then quickly made a decision.
He turned around and said, "Lord Madara, I want to follow you! I will leave the Uchiha clan!"
Ban paused slightly, his eyes flickered, but he continued on, leaving behind only a faint remark:
"whatever"
Yun Qi's face lit up with joy, and he immediately jogged after him.
Madara walked unhurriedly towards a tent. Just then, Obito and Minato Namikaze finished their conversation and were walking out of the tent.
Upon seeing Madara, Obito immediately raised his hand and greeted him with a beaming smile:
"Hey, old man, you look great! You're recovering well!"
After acquiring 300,000 gold coins, Obito spent 30,000 to purchase a one-time Six Paths Yang Power. That immense life force was enough for Madara to recover to his youthful peak condition.
Madara, after fully recovering to his peak condition, went to the Land of Rain to retrieve the Rinnegan from Nagato, intending to exchange it for a pair of Sharingan. However, after much deliberation, Nagato refused Madara's offer.
After learning the truth, he didn't ask for anything and simply returned his eyes to Madara. He longed to live an ordinary life like Yahiko and Konan, and no longer wanted to be different.
Madara understood his choice. After using his remaining Yang energy to hatch a pair of ordinary eyes for him, he left the Land of Rain and went directly to find Obito.
"Madara-senpai, Konoha warmly welcomes your return," Minato said, giving Madara a slightly stiff smile.
Just now, Obito pulled him into the tent and told him the news that Madara Uchiha was about to return, which truly shocked Minato.
Obito's actions became increasingly unpredictable. First, as if he had foreseen the future, he produced a series of top-secret intelligence. Then, he brought back Madara Uchiha, who had been declared dead decades ago.
With Madara's addition, the gap between Konoha's fighting strength and that of the other ninja villages will become an insurmountable chasm, and it seems the war is about to come to an end.
This kid is really getting more and more capable, Minato thought with genuine satisfaction.
Madara nodded slightly in greeting to Minato.
"Come on, let's go inside and sit down. It's weird to chat standing outside," Obito suggested with a smile.
Just as the group was about to move, a Konoha ninja suddenly appeared before them using the Body Flicker Technique, and reported to Minato with a serious expression:
"Iwagakure and Kumogakure have joined forces, assembling an army of nearly ten thousand, and are approaching our location."
Ok?
Obito was slightly taken aback, a subtle expression appearing on his face:
"We initially thought that their divided operations would waste our time dealing with them, but unexpectedly, they came to us of their own accord."
Obito turned to Minato Namikaze, looking relaxed, and said, "Minato-sensei, it looks like the war is going to end sooner than expected."
"That being said, Obito, we still cannot let our guard down."
"Our opponent is, after all, the Tsuchikage, who is known as the 'Auntie of the Two Scales' (a derogatory term for the Earthly Branches). His Dust Release technique is extremely destructive, and we could easily run into trouble."
Minato Namikaze earnestly instructed Obito, not wanting anything to happen to him.
"Haha, don't worry, teacher, I'll be careful. Besides, I'm not going alone; Old Man Ban is with me."
Obito chuckled and hooked his arm around Madara's shoulder: "Right, old Madara?"
Ban turned to look at him, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes: "Does a bunch of rabble really require my intervention?"
"Oh dear, those are the Tsuchikage and Raikage! People who stand at the pinnacle of the ninja world, they're not as weak as you make them out to be."
"In my eyes, they are just that weak," Madara replied calmly.
"Tsk, you're leaving absolutely no room for negotiation with your words."
"Alright, let's go. Consider it a good workout to stretch your muscles; it's been so long since you've done anything."
"It's almost rusty, isn't it?"
Having said that, Obito dragged him to the front lines without further ado.
Faced with Obito's resolute stance, Madara was filled with helplessness. "Fine," he thought, "let the world witness Madara Uchiha's power once more."
"Minato-sensei, let's go!"
Minato Namikaze responded with a beaming smile: "Congratulations on your triumphant return! I'll be here waiting for your good news."
Chapter 98 Madara: Has he always been this brave?
The Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Stone Village launched a joint attack, with tens of thousands of ninjas surging in like a tidal wave, their momentum overwhelming, directly approaching the border!
Both sides fielded Kage-level figures on the front lines: the Tsuchikage, the Raikage, and the Abby duo—the sheer scale of their lineup was astonishing.
On the distant Konoha defense line, the guarding ninjas, merely witnessing such a formidable formation, felt a chill run down their spines, their fear arising even before the battle began.
Onoki's gaze pierced the vast distance, landing on Konoha's taut defensive line. He whispered to the Third Rai beside him:
"I've already sent a message to Kirigakure, informing them that Minato Namikaze has left Konoha. They should be taking action now as well."
"Whether Minato Namikaze chooses to hold the front lines or return to defend Konoha, Konoha will inevitably decline after this battle."
Ōnoki was unaware that Kirigakure's offensive had already been thwarted; he was still basking in the glory of his meticulously planned scheme.
Third Generation Rai nodded, a shrewd glint in his eyes: "If the Yellow Flash stays, we'll hold him off, and you'll take charge of the main attack."
"We can forgo the spoils of war as the battle ends, but after conquering Konoha, we must obtain a larger territory."
A sly glint flashed in the eyes of the Third Generation Rai.
Their old feud with Iwagakure seemed insignificant in the face of enormous profits.
The land where the Hidden Cloud Village is located is barren and desolate; they yearn for the picturesque territory of Konoha.
Onoki agreed.
"If there are no objections, launch the attack immediately."
At the command of the two Kage, the massive army, like a black torrent, advanced in sections towards the defensive line constructed by the Konoha ninja.
However, at this moment, a sudden change occurs!
There was a loud bang!
Two figures suddenly descended from the sky, crashing to the ground and kicking up clouds of dust.