Naruto: About the Fact That my Brother is Madara

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A dark portal spiraled open, and out stumbled the battered figure of Jigen.

In the instant the massive cube crashed down, he had relied on the space-time corridor to make his escape.

By the time Kyōsuke and Madara reacted, Jigen had already seized the "Vessel," shattering their carefully laid plans.

Cough, cough... Blood trickled from the corner of the white-robed monk's lips as he clutched his chest. His condition was dreadful — far worse than he had anticipated.

He had miscalculated. Who would have thought that two "slightly stronger ants" could actually wound him to this extent?

Continuing the fight was still an option. He was confident he could kill them both — but the price would likely be his own life.

With his long-awaited reincarnation looming so near, Jigen could not allow failure at this final, critical moment.

"Just a few more years... Just endure for a few more years, and everything will fall into place."

He kept muttering those words in his heart, trying to suppress the rage burning within him.

Beside him, the clone produced by Yayoi — gripped his father's robe tightly, his face filled with both anger and worry.

The boy couldn't understand why people kept trying to shatter the peaceful life he shared with his father.

Why are they so cruel...? he wondered. Father's the only one who's truly kind...

Sure, Father was strict when it came to training — often to the point of frustration — but deep down, the boy knew it was for his own good.

"Father, are you alright?" he asked, his voice laced with concern.

"I'm fine." Jigen's hand rested gently on the boy's head, ruffling his hair with a rare, tender smile — one that barely masked the blood trickling down his face. With a calm yet meaningful tone, he said, "You must grow up quickly. Once you're strong enough, Father won't have to fear those bad people anymore."

"I will! I'll work hard!" The boy's eyes burned with determination, his father's words searing into his heart.

I'll protect Father... no matter what! he swore silently, clenching his fists.

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Back inside the cave, Kyōsuke and Madara stood silently amidst the debris, their expressions heavy.

"So... we failed," Kyōsuke sighed.

"It was never going to be easy," Madara replied with unexpected calmness.

He didn't seem particularly upset — in fact, there was a strange satisfaction flickering in his eyes.

To Madara, the thrill of battling such a powerful foe had awakened a forgotten excitement within him — a feeling he hadn't experienced since his youth. That heart-pounding rush, that intoxicating dance with death... it made him shiver with exhilaration.

It was a dangerous mindset — one that almost made him wish their mission had failed.

But... no matter how much I enjoy the fight, I can't afford to lose.

The safety of Konoha, the Uchiha clan, his younger brother Izuna, and those loyal to him — as clan leader, Madara bore the heavy burden of protecting them all.

"Let's go," Madara finally said, brushing the dust off his armor. "If we couldn't kill him this time, we'll just keep tracking him. That bastard's supposed to be good at gathering intel, isn't he?"

The bastard he referred to was none other than Black Zetsu — the manipulator lurking in the shadows.

Through Kyōsuke, Madara had learned of Zetsu's schemes — how it had spent centuries twisting events in the Shinobi world to fulfill its twisted ambitions.

If not for the urgent threat posed by Jigen, Madara would have made Zetsu his first target.

"Once that monk is dead..." Madara's eyes narrowed coldly. "Zetsu's next."

He paused, gaze shifting as if recalling some long-forgotten detail.

"Come to think of it..." Madara muttered, almost to himself, "...I still don't know what that thing even looks like."

He glanced at Kyōsuke.

"When we get back, draw me a picture. I don't want to waste time figuring out who's who when the time comes."

Kyōsuke chuckled. "No rush. Zetsu won't dare act until Jigen's out of the picture. If anything, that sneaky bastard's probably hoping I'll cut the moon in half just to save his mother."

"Let's head back," Kyōsuke added. "This trip wasn't a total waste."

Placing a hand on Madara's shoulder, he turned, and the two left the cave together.

Despite their failure, the battle had been enlightening. Both men had glimpsed a higher realm of power — one that would undoubtedly fuel their growth.

What they needed now was time — time to recover, reflect on their gains and losses, and prepare for the inevitable rematch that awaited them.

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Moments after their departure, a shadow emerged from the ground — Black Zetsu.

Though disappointed by the mission's failure, Zetsu remained unfazed. The encounter had revealed one crucial truth: Kyōsuke and Madara together posed a legitimate threat to Jigen.

That was enough... for now.

The Vessel still needed a few more years to mature — ample time for Zetsu to refine its schemes.

But once Jigen was out of the picture... what kind of relationship should he maintain with Kyōsuke?

Kyōsuke's connection to Kaguya was undeniable. From what Zetsu had overheard, their relationship seemed... positive.

Perhaps, rather than being adversaries, an alliance could be possible.

Besides, Kaguya's resurrection didn't require sacrificing the entire shinobi world's chakra.

With the growing strength of modern shinobi, the chakra needed to restore Kaguya's full power could be gathered from the Nine Tails and a handful of powerful individuals.

Mass slaughter was no longer necessary — and that meant cooperation just might be possible.

Kyōsuke... he's young, yet his strength already rivals that of a lesser Otsutsuki. Given a few more years... he might surpass even that.

Watching Kyōsuke fight had convinced Zetsu — with the right push, Kyosuke could become an unstoppable force.

Compared to him... Mother's skills in combat are... well, let's not talk about that.

If not for Kaguya's sneak attack during Isshiki's weakened state, she wouldn't have stood a chance. Even then, Isshiki had survived the ambush.

Had it been Kyōsuke attacking instead... Isshiki's bones would've turned to dust.

A twisted smile crept across Zetsu's face.

If Kyōsuke could be persuaded to align with Kaguya, they would stand a chance — a real chance — against the inevitable retaliation from the Ōtsutsuki clan.

And if we manage to claim even more Chakra Fruits...

Only after the sacred fire was ignited a second time could Mother's safety be truly secured.

Even the Ōtsutsuki would think twice before challenging that power.

With those thoughts swirling in his mind, Zetsu sank back into the earth, his eerie laughter fading into the shadows.

"Uchiha Kyōsuke... Don't disappoint me."

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Following the failed ambush and the bitter loss he suffered, Jigen became increasingly cautious in his actions.

For seven long months, Black Zetsu worked relentlessly to track Jigen down once more.

Unfortunately, by the time Kyōsuke and Madara arrived at Jigen's latest hideout, it was already deserted — empty and abandoned without a trace.

"This is a waste of time," Kyōsuke muttered with frustration.

In response, he proposed establishing a network of informants — relying on ordinary people to gather information on Jigen's whereabouts.

The Secret ninja worked diligently, and there were several promising leads. Yet no matter how close they came, Jigen stubbornly avoided direct confrontation.

Before long, time had slipped away — Kyōsuke was now 23 years old.

Even Haruto had enrolled in the ninja academy. Each morning, he set out early and returned home late, often seen walking alongside Princess Eri — who had grown even more beautiful with age. Their closeness was enough to spark envy among many of their peers.

Meanwhile, four-year-old Uchiha Nagisa had begun her own ninja training.

Unlike his rigorous expectations for his son, Kyōsuke was far more indulgent with his daughter.

Aside from her mandatory two-hour daily training, Nagi was free to spend her time however she pleased. She had already earned her place as the cherished "princess" of the Uchiha clan — adored by all.

Yet such peaceful days were not destined to last.

One morning, shocking news spread like wildfire throughout the entire shinobi world:

The Land of Lightning had successfully established its first unified hidden village.

Its name was...

The Hidden Cloud Village.

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