Chapter 174: Uchiha Madara's New Mission

"That's the situation in the mission world." Fugaku briefly recounted his experiences in the Corpse Brother World, his gaze settling on Orochimaru.

Hearing Fugaku's words, Orochimaru's golden snake pupils abruptly contracted: "You mean that poisonous woman now possesses the abilities to devour and evolve? Interesting, far too interesting. Biological evolution has always been the subject I'm most interested in."

"I brought some things back." Fugaku took out several scrolls from his ninja tool pouch and placed them on the lab bench. "These are the cultivation methods from that world. Although their rank isn't high, their cultivation system is completely different from our ninjutsu."

Orochimaru casually picked up a scroll and unfurled it, quickly scanning through it, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth: "Hehe, although they're just basic cultivation methods, they do indeed have research value. The cultivation systems and chakra circulation methods of different worlds each have their own characteristics."

"And this." Fugaku's hands rapidly formed hand seals, a puff of white smoke rising on the lab bench. "Summoning Jutsu!"

A cloud of white smoke rose up on the lab bench, and as the smoke dispersed, a lump of dark red flesh appeared. Its surface was covered in dense blood vessels, constantly twisting and wriggling, emitting a nauseating stench of blood.

"I only summoned a part of him." Fugaku looked at the lump of flesh still wriggling slightly. "It should have decent value for your research."

Orochimaru's eyes instantly brightened. He quickly stepped up to the lab bench, his eyes lighting up: "Truly astonishing vitality. Even separated from the body, it still maintains such powerful life force."

He carefully transferred the sample into a specially made petri dish. Afterward, he seemed to think of something, turned, and walked toward a hidden compartment in the depths of the laboratory, taking out a somewhat aged scroll from within.

"Speaking of special creatures." Orochimaru unfurled the scroll, on which was drawn a strange creature pattern. "I recently received some interesting intelligence."

"It's said that in the Land of Sky, there exists a special creature, known as the Tailless Tailed Beast."

"Tailed Beast?" Fugaku's gaze fell on the scroll, his brows furrowing slightly.

Orochimaru's tongue lightly licked his lips: "Not a tailed beast in the ordinary sense, but a special energy body. Unfortunately, the current situation is special; I cannot leave Konoha at will. Fugaku-kun, if you're interested, you might as well go take a look."

He paused a moment, then added: "With your current strength, the mere Land of Sky shouldn't pose a threat. And there might be some unexpected discoveries there."

Fugaku accepted the scroll, stowing it in his ninja tool pouch. The intelligence on the Land of Sky was indeed worth investigating; right now, no opportunity to increase his strength could be given up.

"I'll continue researching these samples." Orochimaru's gaze once again fell on that lump of dark red tissue, an excited expression surfacing on his face. "If there are any new discoveries, I'll notify you immediately."

Fugaku nodded, then his figure flashed and vanished from the spot. — At the same time, in the countryside of the Land of Waterfalls, inside a yakiniku restaurant, the sizzling sound of charcoal fire rang out continuously.

Madara Uchiha sat in a corner, slices of meat dripping fat on the grill net before him.

At this moment, Madara had used the Transformation Technique, disguising himself as an ordinary customer. Madara himself didn't know why he did this; perhaps he didn't want to attract too much attention, or perhaps it was just a whim.

He picked up a piece of golden-brown pork belly and put it in his mouth. Ever since the Gedo Mazo sustained his life back then, it had been a very long time since he had tasted the flavor of food.

"This shop's flavor is about the same as that place Hashirama recommended back then."

That man from memory, always grinning foolishly, seemed to appear across from him again, chattering on about how amazing the secret barbecue sauce was.

Madara frowned, downing the cup of wine in one gulp. Recently, he would always involuntarily recall the past, and this feeling made him somewhat irritable.

"Customer, would you like another pot of warm sake?" The elderly shopkeeper walked over carrying a sake pot.

Madara nodded in acknowledgment. The shopkeeper skillfully poured him a cup and sighed: "Business is getting harder and harder these days. The village next door was raided by ninja a few days ago and turned into a battlefield. They say not many people survived."

He wiped the sake pot in his hands: "They say the war between the Five Great Nations is getting more and more intense, with countless casualties. Sigh, who knows when it will end."

"It's fine. Soon this world will welcome true peace." Madara set down his wine cup and said in a flat tone: "When that time comes, there will never be war again."

The shopkeeper froze for a moment, then burst into loud laughter: "Customer sure knows how to joke. At my age, I haven't seen more than a few days of peaceful life."

He shook his head: "I reckon this world will only get more chaotic. Unless a god descends to the mortal realm, where would any peace come from? But if there really were such a big shot, that would be truly wonderful."

"Rustle."

The sudden strange noise made the shopkeeper frown. He looked toward the sound, only to see a lump of pitch-black unknown substance welling up from the ground, wriggling like a living thing, gradually coalescing into a human shape.

"Clatter!"

The sake pot slipped from the shopkeeper's trembling hands and crashed heavily onto the ground. He stumbled back several steps, his face instantly turning deathly pale: "Th-this... what kind of monster is this?"

Just as the shopkeeper panicked, Madara also dispelled his disguise. A puff of white smoke dispersed, revealing his signature long hair and red armor.

The shopkeeper looked at the armored figure who had suddenly appeared before him. The shopkeeper's legs went weak, and he nearly knelt on the ground, so frightened his speech began to stammer: "Ni-ninja-sama! Th-this meal is on the house, I..."

"Your yakiniku is good." Madara stood up, placing money on the table. "This is what you deserve."

Black Zetsu kept his head lowered, voice hoarse: "Madara-sama, the Five Great Ninja Villages have already united and concentrated the remaining Tailed Beasts in a secret location. The White Zetsu clones I sent out couldn't find the specific spot."

"Hiding them?" Madara let out a light laugh: "Truly laughable. Like gathering a flock of sheep together, waiting for the hunter to harvest them."

He turned around, his Rinnegan faintly glowing with purple light in his eyes: "Since the Five Great Ninja Villages want to play this kind of trick, let them play to their heart's content. After all, these little tricks ultimately only buy time."

Right then, a mechanical voice rang out in Madara's mind: 【Mission about to begin. Please prepare, Reincarnator.】

Hearing this familiar voice, the corner of Madara's mouth curved up slightly, a flash of excitement passing through his eyes. Is there another world waiting for me to conquer?

Afterward, he turned his head to look at Black Zetsu. "Continue searching for the Tailed Beasts' whereabouts. Wait for my return."

"Madara-sama, you're going to—" Black Zetsu asked in confusion, but before he could finish, Madara's figure had already vanished from the spot.

Black Zetsu looked at the spot where Madara disappeared, his pupils contracting slightly.

This was already the third time. Every time was like this. Madara's figure would suddenly vanish without any warning. No spatial jump fluctuations, no traces of chakra. Madara just disappeared into thin air like that, as if completely erased by this world.

Every time Madara returned, not only would his strength increase significantly, even his temperament would quietly change. This feeling was too dangerous, like facing a ferocious beast about to break free of its chains.

Black Zetsu slowly sank into the ground, his wariness even greater. But he had no way out right now: "Can only hold position for the time being."

………………

Light flickered, and Madara Uchiha's figure appeared in the familiar Main God Space. His gaze fell on that giant light sphere.

Madara took out a scroll from his ninja tool pouch. This was spoils of war obtained from Takigakure: "Main God, I want to sell ninjutsu."

As his words fell, the scroll automatically unfurled, a beam of light scanning its contents. 【S-rank Forbidden Technique Earth Grudge Fear, appraised as Four-Star Special Skill, obtained 4000 Reward Points.】

【A-rank Ninjutsu Lightning Release Lightning Dragon Breakthrough, rated as Three-Star Skill, obtained 700 Reward Points.】

【A-rank Ninjutsu Immortality Technique Heart Theft, appraised as Four-Star Skill, obtained 1000 Reward Points.】

…………

Watching the constantly jumping numbers, the corner of Madara's mouth curved up slightly. Although Takigakure was just a small country, the value of these unique secret techniques wasn't low.

Afterward, he took out another scroll and gave it a light shake.

"Bang!"

A huge box several meters in diameter appeared out of thin air, landing on the ground with a heavy thud. The box's surface was carved with four lifelike human faces, respectively displaying expressions of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. Each face emitted an ancient and mysterious aura.

This was something Madara had picked up on the way while searching for Tailed Beasts, after sensing a special chakra fluctuation. Legend has it that this was a ninja tool used by the Sage of Six Paths during his lifetime.

【Six Paths Tool Box of Ultimate Bliss, appraised as Five-Star Item, obtained 23000 Reward Points.】

Madara looked at the Reward Points that had already accumulated to 130,000, a trace of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "It's enough already."

He raised his hand and swiped open the Virtual Screen, scrolling down rapidly, and soon found the target.

【Item: Gura Gura no Mi】

【Origin: One Piece World】

【Grade: Six-Star】

【Introduction: Hailed as the "Strongest Paramecia" fruit. The user can create vibrations on any object, including air and void. The vibrations can trigger tsunamis, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, and can also attach vibration power to attacks, causing devastating destruction. Shockwaves can be transmitted to distant locations, with an extremely wide attack range.

Special Ability: Vibration Domain - In an Awakened state, the user can create a vibration force field, turning an entire area into a vibration domain.】

【Price: 120000 Points】

"Whitebeard," Madara murmured softly, recalling the battle with that man in the Pirate World. That terrifying power capable of tearing the sky and shattering the earth, even with his perspective, he had to admit it truly deserved the title of "Strongest."

"This is it." Madara's finger lightly tapped the Gura Gura no Mi icon, "Main God, I want to Exchange for this."

As his words fell, a ray of light condensed before Madara, gradually forming a strangely shaped fruit, its surface covered in spiral patterns.

Madara gazed at the fruit in his hand, then unhesitatingly brought it to his mouth and took a bite.

In an Instant, an indescribable nausea swept through his whole body; this taste was several times worse than he had imagined, Madara's brows furrowed slightly, and he forced himself to swallow the fruit down.

The next moment, a strange power erupted from within his body; Madara could clearly feel his body undergoing some mysterious change, as if countless tiny vibrations were circulating inside him.

Madara raised his right hand, focusing on sensing the new power within his body; in an Instant, a ring of visible vibration ripples emerged in his Palm, the air distorting slightly under this power.

"The power of vibration?" Madara murmured to himself, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes, "Even more interesting than imagined."

He withdrew his hand, feeling the resonance between this newly acquired power and his own chakra. These two powers did not reject each other; on the contrary, they fused together perfectly under his control.

At This Moment, the Main God's System Voice suddenly rang out:

【Reincarnator prepare, Mission about to begin, 5, 4, 3】

The moment the Countdown ended, Madara's vision went black.

When he opened his eyes again, blinding Sunlight made Madara Subconsciously narrow his eyes. After his vision adjusted, he Realized he was imprisoned in a giant iron cage.

Heavy Chains Entangled his wrists and ankles, glowing with an eerie blue light, clearly not ordinary restraints.

The plaza was clamorous with voices; dense crowds of commoners surrounded the entire plaza so tightly not even water could trickle through; there were Nobles in splendid attire, and commoners in tattered clothes. Their faces bore either disgust or curiosity.

Madara looked up and saw on the High Platform ahead, a man in white armor was Expanding a scroll of parchment. Behind him stood dozens of fully armed soldiers, silver armor reflecting blinding light in the Sunlight.

"Silence!" the officer shouted loudly, his voice reverberating across the entire plaza; the surroundings fell silent instantly.

"Criminal Madara Uchiha, trespassed into Imperial forbidden grounds, attempted to steal military secrets; according to Article 3 of the Alvarez Empire's 'Treason Law', sentenced to death!"

At This Moment, a segment of information suddenly flooded into Madara's mind: 【World: Fairy Tail】

【World Level: World Level Seven】

【World Information: This is a world of Magic. Here, Magic is not a mysterious power, but is widely used as a tool of daily life; those who fight using Magic are called Mages, and some powerful Mages possess the power to move mountains and overturn seas.】

【Main Quest: Destroy Imperial Energy】

【Mission Difficulty: A+】

【Mission Info: The Alvarez Empire is ruled by the "Black Mage" Zeref; it is a vast and prosperous Magic Empire. The Empire maintains its rule through a vast Magic Network; this network is composed of Magic Nodes spread across the nation, capable of monitoring the populace's every move. At the same time, this network can extract Magic Power to provide energy for the Empire's military facilities.】

【Mission Requirement: Destroy the Energy Core located in the center of the Royal Capital, as well as the Magic Nodes distributed throughout the Royal Capital. These nodes are guarded by Imperial Elite Troops.】

【Reward Points: 25000】

【Time Limit: None】

【Mission Penalty: Permanent Stay in this World】

After reading the Mission Info, a rare trace of surprise flashed in Madara's eyes; A+ Mission Difficulty — this was the first time he had encountered a Mission of this grade, and in a World Level Seven world at that.

"Interesting." Madara's gaze sharpened, the corner of his mouth hooking into an excited arc. A World Level Six world already produced a powerhouse of Whitebeard's caliber; what kind of opponents would be waiting for him in this World Level Seven world? "Execute!" the officer's angry shout interrupted Madara's train of thought.

(Chapter End)