Naruto The Thunder Calamity

"I know."

Uchiha Motohide immediately turned to Senju Tobirama after hearing this. 

Since these three were currently fighting Uchiha Madara, Suisei's curse mark must have already been removed. 

If not, it wouldn't be Suisei, Raijin, and Tsunade teaming up to attack Uchiha Madara. 

What really surprised Uchiha Motohide, though, was that Uchiha Madara had been revived. 

Just... like this, suddenly? 

"You know?" 

Senju Tobirama was taken aback, looking at Uchiha Motohide in surprise. 

How did Uchiha Motohide know? Did Uchiha Suisei or Raijin tell him this in advance? 

"Of course, if it hadn't been removed, then Uchiha Suisei would either be dead by now, or fighting alongside Uchiha Madara against Raijin and Tsunade." 

"Either way, the three of them wouldn't be fighting together against Uchiha Madara." 

Uchiha Motohide said this in a tone that suggested it was obvious. 

What's that supposed to mean? 

Do I look like an idiot? 

I'm the captain of Konohagakure's police force, after all! It's not like I can't figure out something this simple. 

"Well, you're quite smart." 

Senju Tobirama nodded, realizing, and then turned his gaze to the other Konohagakure higher-ups who were silently exchanging glances. 

Even now, the name Uchiha Madara still carries an unimaginable weight, even for Konohagakure. 

Without Senju Hashirama around, just hearing Uchiha Madara's name would unsettle everyone. 

Because none of the people here have the courage to face Madara. 

"Madara hasn't even reached Konohagakure yet, so there's no need to be so nervous." 

Seeing the tense faces in front of him, Senju Tobirama said helplessly. 

"If there was a large power gap, Uchiha Madara would already be here in Konohagakure. The fact that it's still unresolved means the battle is at a stalemate." 

"Which means, in terms of strength, they're very close." 

After a pause, Senju Tobirama spoke to the group. 

He used this reasoning to help relieve the pressure Madara's name had placed on Konohagakure. 

From now on, Konohagakure must stay composed no matter what. 

After all, while Konohagakure might not be able to offer much help at the front lines right now, 

it had to be ready for anything. 

"Right." 

Everyone nodded at his words, their eyes all focused on Senju Tobirama. 

Even though Senju Tobirama hadn't personally managed Konohagakure for quite some time, 

as long as he was here, everyone felt a little more at ease. 

"But anyway, for now, Konohagakure must prepare for the worst." 

With everyone's attention on him, Senju Tobirama slowly said, 

"Sarutobi, you handle this." 

Senju Tobirama looked toward Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Okay." 

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in response, stood up, and immediately disappeared from the Hokage office. 

He knew there was nothing left for him to do here, only to carry out Senju Tobirama's orders. 

After watching Sarutobi Hiruzen leave, Senju Tobirama took out a crystal ball and placed it on the table. 

In the next moment, Senju Tobirama formed hand seals, and the scene in front of Raijin and Raijin himself appeared in the Hokage office. 

Telescope Technique! It was a gift from the Sarutobi family two years ago. 

... 

"Ryuri, have you heard of Uchiha Madara?" 

By the central lake, Uchiha Tatsumi asked Uchiha Ryuri, who was practicing Taijutsu. 

"You should call me sister." 

Stopping her movements, Uchiha Ryuri wiped the sweat from her forehead, slightly tilted her head, and responded to Uchiha Tatsu. 

Her eyes flashed with a dangerous glint. 

"Ah... sister, have you heard of Uchiha Madara?" 

Uchiha Tatsu pursed his lips and asked again, not expecting her to answer right away. 

Normally, Uchiha Tatsu would never easily change his tone like that, but right now, he had no intention of keeping up his usual attitude. 

What he wanted to know was who Uchiha Madara really was. 

"Yes, I've heard of him. He was a ninja who, along with the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, helped found Konohagakure." 

Uchiha Tatsu's obedience made Uchiha Ryuri raise an eyebrow in surprise. 

It was rare for Uchiha Tatsu to be so well-behaved today. 

But Uchiha Ryuri didn't comment further and simply shared what she knew. 

After thinking for a moment, Ryuri asked Uchiha Tatsu 

"Why do you ask about him?" 

"Because Mom and Dad are fighting Uchiha Madara right now." 

Tatsu said with a serious expression, his lips pressed together. 

"Impossible! Uchiha Madara should be dead by now!" 

Ryuri furrowed her brows and asked back in disbelief. 

"I heard it from great-grandpa. The Anbu sent the message that Uchiha Madara has been revived. Mom, Dad, and a ninja named Uchiha Suisei are fighting him." 

Uchiha Tatsu looked at Uchiha Ryuri with a serious expression, ready to come up with a solution at any moment. 

"So, do you have any ideas?" 

Ryuri nodded and then shrugged, looking at Uchiha Tatsu. 

"Ah... no." 

Tatsumi was momentarily stunned, realizing he really didn't have a solution. 

"So, just find a safe place and don't slow everyone down." 

Ryuri pursed her lips and quietly told Uchiha Tatsu. 

"Okay." 

Tatsu nodded and returned to his room. 

He didn't realize when his small fists had clenched tightly. 

In that moment, Tatsumi felt bitterly helpless. 

His parents were out there fighting, and he couldn't do anything. 

How frustrating... can that carefree guy really win? 

That's... the same person who helped found Konohagakure with the First Hokage! 

... 

After watching Uchiha Tatsu leave, Uchiha Ryuri quietly sat under a tree. 

The golden sunlight shone on her golden hair. 

Her big eyes were filled with worry. 

After a long pause, Ryuri let out a deep breath and continued her training. 

They will win. 

After all, that person is recorded in the books, known as the Thunder Sword Saint of Konohagakure! 

Only Uchiha Tatsu, that little kid who just started school, would be worried about this...

… 

Raijin didn't know how the village was reacting, but he was frustrated. 

The person who had been watching from the sidelines suddenly appeared. 

What is this… 

However, Raijin wasn't completely unprepared. 

After all, he had already sensed the presence of this stranger earlier. 

Raijin didn't know who the person was or what they wanted, but since they hadn't made contact before, he considered them an enemy and remained cautious. 

And now, as this person made their move, Raijin could quickly tell. 

This guy is strong. 

Very strong. 

Raijin decisively abandoned the half-formed Thunder Summon, and with his control, the Kusanagi Sword and Futsunomitama flew rapidly toward Uchiha Madara and the mysterious stranger. 

Taking advantage of this, Raijin instantly appeared beside Tsunade. 

Also with him was Uchiha Suisei. 

Madara casually swatted away the Kusanagi Sword and stood atop Gedo Mazo, distancing himself from Raijin, Tsunade, and the newly appeared stranger. 

Otsutsuki Isshiki, holding the black staff, also stopped, watching the scene. 

For a moment, the battle, which had been shaking the very heavens and earth, fell into an eerie silence. 

The five people stood apart in three groups, each watching the others warily. 

Raijin and Tsunade's strength truly surprised Uchiha Madara, and the new stranger also caught his attention. 

Although it was just a brief exchange, Madara could already tell this newcomer was no ordinary person. 

Both their speed and strength were above average. 

Even Madara knew that defeating them would be very difficult. 

Even though the stranger had initially attacked Tsunade, which could suggest they might be an ally, Madara believed it was better to treat an unknown person as an enemy than as a friend. 

So, Madara chose to pause his attack for now. 

Raijin, on the other hand, remained on guard, watching both Uchiha Madara and Otsutsuki Isshiki. 

Honestly, facing Uchiha Madara alone was already a huge challenge. 

Now, with a strange new person appearing out of nowhere, Raijin felt an unprecedented level of pressure. 

"What's the matter? Madara, don't you want to join me in taking them down?" 

Otsutsuki Isshiki turned to look at Uchiha Madara. 

"Honestly, I'm more curious about who you are." 

Madara replied softly, realizing at that moment that things were starting to get out of his control. 

Even after being revived, when he found out that Uchiha Raijin and Tsunade's strength far exceeded his expectations, Madara just thought it was a bit troublesome. 

But as soon as Otsutsuki Isshiki, an unknown entity to Madara, appeared, Madara suddenly felt that things had changed. 

It seemed that… he hadn't really seen the true state of the world. 

"Does it matter who I am? My goal is simple: to destroy Konohagakure. Doesn't that make our objectives the same, Madara?" 

Isshiki tilted his head slightly, confused as he looked at Madara. 

Isshiki couldn't understand why Madara had stopped. He had already attacked Tsunade, which should have been the perfect opportunity for Madara. 

Yet, Madara had chosen to hold back. 

Even killing Raijin and the others first wouldn't be a bad idea, right?

"It's important."

Madara nodded seriously upon hearing this. What Madara wanted wasn't just the Moon's Eye Plan. 

The Moon's Eye Plan was only a means to an end, a tool to serve Madara's ideals. 

What Madara truly desired was eternal peace. 

To achieve this ideal, the most important thing was to have a clear understanding of the world. 

At first, Madara thought he understood the world perfectly. 

But now, with this unfamiliar person appearing here, Madara felt that the ninja world, which he once saw so clearly, now seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mist again. 

"Alright then, my goal now is to kill Uchiha Raijin and destroy Konohagakure. What are you going to do?" 

Otsutsuki Isshiki nodded and, with a hint of helplessness, asked Uchiha Madara. 

With this move, Otsutsuki Isshiki had also made his own plan. 

Isshiki planned to team up with Uchiha Madara to take down Uchiha Raijin, then defeat Madara and use him as a living sacrifice for the Ten Tails, planting the God Tree here. 

While waiting for the God Tree to bloom, Isshiki could slowly search for a suitable vessel for himself. 

However, what Isshiki didn't expect was that this plan got stuck right at the beginning. 

Uchiha Madara was being uncooperative. 

What went wrong?

"I'll kill you and devour your soul."

Madara coldly said to Otsutsuki Isshiki upon hearing this. 

The Rinnegan's ability allows one to read the soul of others. 

In Madara's eyes, gaining Hashirama's power and unlocking the powers of the Six Paths was only natural. 

Uchiha Raijin, though not having awakened the Rinnegan, had developed Senjutsu, which made his strength reasonable. 

Tsunade was the same. 

But this stranger who suddenly appeared, without the Rinnegan, yet possessing power that rivaled or even surpassed Madara's, didn't make sense to him. 

Such an illogical thing needed an explanation. 

And the best way to get that explanation was to directly read their memories. 

To Madara, Uchiha Raijin was someone he could fight anytime. 

After their previous encounter, Madara was confident enough to eliminate Raijin and clear the obstacles. 

But this mysterious newcomer was different. 

Madara didn't know anything about him, so in Madara's mind, it was more important to deal with this stranger first before focusing on Uchiha Raijin. 

He would even consider teaming up with Raijin to deal with this guy first. 

Madara was confident, but not foolish. 

He clearly understood that both the mysterious stranger and Konohagakure, represented by Uchiha Raijin, were enemies. 

Since both were enemies, one was familiar and the other mysterious—there's no doubt which one he should deal with first. 

So, it wasn't Isshiki's fault, because Isshiki had never bothered to learn about Uchiha Madara. 

Isshiki didn't know what Madara wanted or why he wanted it. 

If Isshiki had known, he wouldn't have made such a reckless move, putting himself in Madara and Raijin's line of sight. 

"senpai, what do you think?" 

Raijin grinned at the scene, his eyes turning into slits as he looked at Uchiha Madara. 

"Kill him." 

Upon hearing this, Madara didn't hesitate for a second. His figure flashed, and he charged toward Otsutsuki Isshiki.

You...

Otsutsuki Isshiki watched this scene, helplessly pressing his lips together.

Is he crazy?! But Otsutsuki Isshiki didn't plan to stay any longer. A space vortex appeared silently, and just before Madara's attack could land, Otsutsuki Isshiki's figure disappeared from the spot.

This setup should be reasonable... right?

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