Chapter 224: I'll Go With You to the Leaf Village to Take a Look

My ideal doesn't give you the right to point fingers and dictate.

Madara Uchiha's cold gaze fixed on Hashirama, three black Curved Jewels flashing in his eyes.

I knew Hashirama would never approve my plan.

That naive guy probably still hopes to achieve Ninja World peace merely with words.

Only the Moon's Eye plan can bring true peace, plunging everyone into a beautiful illusion where they live without war or suffering!

"Madara, your plan is too extreme!" Senju Hashirama raised his voice a few notches.

Such an act is tantamount to killing everyone in the Ninja World.

It's as if he's saying—

If all people die, war would cease to exist.

"Stop talking, this is my ideal!" Madara Uchiha said: "I don't need you to point fingers; I will accomplish the Moon's Eye plan on my own."

Hashirama slowly released his clenched fist, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes.

Although he wanted to pull his close friend back from the wrong path, given his current situation he simply lacked the ability to stop him.

No one in the Ninja World can stop Madara from realizing his plan.

For now, he can only employ a delaying tactic, hoping later to persuade Madara to abandon this extreme plan.

After a moment of silence, Senju Hashirama whispered, "Madara, I respect your decision."

Madara Uchiha was taken aback, apparently not expecting Hashirama to say that.

Wasn't this guy just now resisting his own ideology?

He quickly recovered, the three black Curved Jewels in his eyes gradually fading, his face still cold as he said:

"I don't care about your opinion at all."

Whether Hashirama agrees or not, the Moon's Eye plan will be realized.

This is his only way to achieve Ninja World peace.

Regardless, it must be pursued to the fullest.

"Mm-hmm, I understand." Hashirama nodded eagerly, hopeful, "So I can follow you now, right?"

Seeing Hashirama's expectant gaze, Madara gave a reluctant nod, "Fine, as long as it doesn't affect my plan."

He hasn't yet awakened the Power of All Things, meaning the Moon's Eye plan is still in the preparatory stage.

Since Hashirama is willing to follow, then let him.

It won't affect his own plan anyway.

What puzzled Madara was—

After transplanting Hashirama's flesh for so many years, why hasn't he awakened the so-called Power of All Things?

He originally thought that possessing Hashirama's flesh would instantly trigger that ability.

But now it seems he was just overthinking.

Such power likely requires a long time to awaken.

Hope it won't take too long…

"Madara, what are we doing now?"

"Madara, where are we going?"

"Madara, how will the Moon's Eye plan be carried out?"

"Madara, how do you use Genjutsu to control everyone? There can't be anyone left uncontrolled, right?"

"Madara, where did you learn about the Moon's Eye plan?"

…

All the way, Hashirama chattered nonstop behind Madara.

"Enough!" Madara Uchiha, headache from the noise, couldn't help scolding.

Had I known, I wouldn't have taken this guy along.

Having Hashirama follow me was undoubtedly a mistake.

Senju Hashirama, scolded, obediently shut his mouth, his face full of grievance.

He only has a few more questions; does Madara need to berate him?

These questions were merely to probe the specifics of the Moon's Eye plan and devise a countermeasure.

But inadvertently, they angered Madara.

Madara Uchiha: "……"

He now really wants to walk away, ditching this annoying guy.

…

"Madara, are we nearing Fire Country ahead?" Senju Hashirama pointed forward.

As they walked, they unwittingly arrived at the border region of Fire Country.

"Mm." Madara Uchiha nodded, a nostalgic expression appearing on his face.

Since the battle of Shuukyoku no Tani, he hasn't set foot in Fire Country again.

"Madara, should we sneak back to the Village and take a look?" Senju Hashirama suddenly suggested.

Come to think of it, it's been two years since he left the Village; it's time to go back and see Lian Ye.

Aside from Madara, Lian Ye is the only one who knows the truth.

Moreover, his performance on the Battlefield these two years has been excellent, providing a chance to meet and praise him properly.

And perhaps sneak a peek at how Mito Clan and Xiaogang are doing?

Madara Uchiha looked at Hashirama with a clueless expression.

If we go back to the village and Feijian and Mito Clan notice, wouldn't his Fake Death be exposed?

In that case, his Fake Death scheme for the Moon's Eye would look very foolish.

"Madara, just come with me back to take a look," Senju Hashirama pleaded, "I haven't seen Mito Clan and Xiaogang for a long time."

"No," Madara Uchiha replied coldly.

He certainly doesn't want Hashirama's hot‑headed idea to expose his Fake Death.

"Madara, consider this a plea…" Senju Hashirama clasped his hands, "Please, I really want to go back and take a look."

Since the Fake Death Escape in search of Madara began, he hasn't had any of Lian Ye's cuisine.

Oh right, food!

Senju Hashirama's eyes brightened as he thought of how to get Madara to agree to follow him back to the village.

"Madara, that kid Lian Ye's cooking is delicious, are you sure you won't try it?"

He believes that once Madara tries Lian Ye's dishes, he'll definitely fall completely in love with food!

Perhaps he'll even give up the Moon's Eye plan because of it.

Then they'll have Lian Ye come over daily to cook for them.

……

"Not going," Madara Uchiha crossed his arms and turned his head away proudly.

Considering he's a full‑fledged Ninja World Asura who has tasted every delicacy, how could a single meal tempt him?

Besides, he has no interest in food at all.

Seeing Madara refuse to eat, Hashirama grew a little impatient.

He decided to use his trump card: "Madara, Feijian has already set aside his hatred toward the Uchiha; do you want to go back and take a look?"

This time, Madara didn't refuse immediately.

He was skeptical of Hashirama's words; how could Feijian possibly…

He had been in the village for a few years, and that fellow held the strongest hostility toward the Uchiha.

If not for Hashirama's face, he would have killed Feijian long ago.

After all, Quan Nai was killed by Feijian.

"I believe that if you see Lian Ye and Feijian interacting, you'll know whether he has abandoned his hatred toward the Uchiha," Senju Hashirama said with a smile.

"Fine, I'll go with you to Konoha to take a look," Madara Uchiha finally agreed.

He doesn't believe at all that Senju Feijian could recognize the Uchiha, even if that person is his adopted child!

"Hehe, then I'll let you try Lian Ye's cooking too; I'm sure you'll like it," Hashirama said, smiling broadly when Madara agreed.

This time, the return must have Lian Ye prepare a huge table of delicious food.

He wants to eat his fill in one go!

Madara Uchiha looked at the drool spilling from Hashirama's mouth corner, his face full of disgust.

"Is the kid's cooking really that good?"

……

The two concealed their aura, bypassed the gate guards, and slipped into Konoha Village under the cover of night.

As soon as they arrived at the Senju Clan Land, they saw Feijian carrying the unconscious Lian Ye and leaving.

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ps: Damn, how did it become ten chapters behind now, still unfinished, the seniors' kindness still unfinished, eee…