Chapter 456: Lian Ye's Defection

"Lian Ye, are you serious?"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, with a complicated expression, looked toward Lian Ye, who was talking nonstop about the Moon's Eye plan.

"Of course it's real; this world has long been rotten, and only Lord Ban can change it."

Lian Ye wore an excited expression, speaking as if it were true.

If anyone else had said that, Tuan Cang might have believed it.

But Lian Ye could never have said such a thing.

He further confirmed his suspicion: Lian Ye had been threatened by Madara Uchiha.

"Do you realize that your actions are opposing the entire Ninja World?"

Although Tuan Cang didn't know why Lian Ye was performing in front of them, he continued the conversation along his line of thought.

Perhaps Lian Ye has been under Ban's surveillance all along, so he deliberately pretended to be loyal.

If that's the case, I'll just keep acting alongside him.

"So what?" Lian Ye said confidently, "In the face of Ninja World Peace, what does it matter if we oppose the entire Ninja World?"

"As long as I successfully gather the Nine Tailed Beasts, war in the Ninja World will cease to exist!"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang: "…"

His acting is getting better and better; no wonder I'm often fooled.

When he tells lies, his face doesn't flush and his heart doesn't race.

To be honest, he's having trouble keeping up the act.

Fortunately, Yuanfei Rizhan reacted in time and hurried to speak up and intervene.

"Lian Ye, you can't do this; the Genjutsu World is ultimately false!"

"Why is the Genjutsu World bad? Everyone can live in a perfect world; in the Genjutsu World, you can become the Hokage you've always dreamed of, while Tuan Cang can only be your assistant, doing menial tasks for you every day…"

Yuanfei Rizhan heard this, and a hint of expectation flashed in his eyes.

If that's really the case, it actually sounds pretty good!

No, Genjutsu is still just Genjutsu; it cannot replace reality.

He quickly dispelled that unrealistic notion and continued a heated debate with Lian Ye.

Several Bai Jue tasked with monitoring Lian Ye took in the whole scene.

One of the Bai Jue turned away without hesitation.

Deep underground, dozens of meters down, within the spacious Underground Space.

"Lord Ban, something terrible has happened!"

The anxious voice of the Bai Jue echoed in the silent space.

Madara Uchiha slowly opened his eyes, calmly gazing at the Bai Jue before him.

"A Fei, what happened?"

"Lord Ban, Lian Ye's secret Capture and Seize Tail Beast operation has been discovered!" A Fei reported everything he had seen faithfully.

Including envoys from various nations coming to interrogate, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's questioning, Lian Ye's loyalty to Ban…

A change finally appeared on Madara Uchiha's calm face.

"So the kid really said that?"

In his view, Lian Ye wasn't as loyal as he seemed; there must be something he's hiding.

But this remark shows that he is indeed very loyal and fully endorses the Moon's Eye plan.

Madara Uchiha couldn't help but doubt himself: Could it be that I truly misunderstood him?

In fact, Lian Ye never considered betrayal; he simply never trusted him.

Now it seems Lian Ye genuinely endorses the Moon's Eye plan.

If he captures three more Tailed Beasts, he can fully enact Infinite Moon Reading, thereby bringing true peace to the Ninja World!

If he didn't need to preserve his strength, he'd want to capture the Tailed Beasts himself.

"Hashirama, I believe you'll soon witness the day of Ninja World Peace!"

Madara Uchiha murmured softly, never having forgotten the promise he made to his dear friend.

He had said he would let Hashirama live to see the realization of Ninja World Peace.

He never breaks a promise to a dear friend!

…

Hokage Office.

"Kid, do you know what you're saying?"

Qianshou Feijian, who arrived after hearing the news, looked at the loquacious Lian Ye with a completely exasperated expression.

This kid indeed met Ban secretly behind the scenes.

Moreover, the person was also not lightly deceived.

Feijian didn't understand what kind of mind‑bending brew Madara Uchiha had given him that made him so devoted to carrying out the extreme Moon's Eye plan.

Lian Ye saw that Qianshou Feijian was a bit uneasy, but he still persisted in his viewpoint.

"Uncle, I think Lord Ban's plan has no problem!"

He was unwilling to sacrifice the child, but once he earned Ban Daye's trust, he could legitimately stall the Capture and Seize Tail Beast schedule.

First delay two months to capture the Six-Tails, then wait for the dead Three-Tails to revive.

One round and back can delay another half year.

As for capturing the Nine-Tails?

It was never even within his considerations.

As long as the Three-Tails revives even once, he will instantly turn hostile and inform Ban Daye of the truth.

Then he will bring him back to the Village to retire, and ultimately inherit the estate smoothly.

To thwart Ban Daye's World Destruction Plan, he has been silently biding his time for several decades.

Now is the most critical period; no mishap can occur!

We can only lay the blame on the old kid Qianshou Feijian.

At worst, after dealing with Ban Daye, we can explain the situation to this old kid.

Lian Ye's words, once they reached Qianshou Feijian's ears, turned into.

Old thing, you literally understand nothing; only Lord Ban can achieve Ninja World Peace.

A child raised from infancy suddenly becomes a White-eyed Wolf.

Qianshou Feijian feels that his whole being is off.

Born evil Madara Uchiha, I, the old man, am not done with you!

He forcibly suppresses the anger in his heart, his face turning iron‑blue as he looks at Lian Ye.

"Kid, I'll give you one more chance to tidy up your wording!"

He thinks Lian Ye was misled and crippled by Madara Uchiha, and needs a Poison beat to wake him up.

If this kid remains obstinate, he'll receive a proper lesson.

Anyone with eyes knows Qianshou Feijian is genuinely angry.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Yuanfei Rizhan subconsciously look at Lian Ye, hoping he will restrain himself a bit.

The angry Teacher Feijian is truly terrifying!

"Uncle, although you're angry now, time will prove everything for me; please trust my choice—sometimes what the eyes see isn't necessarily true."

Lian Ye, fearing they wouldn't grasp it, made an oblique remark.

"Give me one day, and you'll know."

With those words spoken, a hint of doubt flashed in Qianshou Feijian's eyes.

This kid's words have hidden meaning!

The clever him quickly understood, realizing Madara Uchiha's plan was merely a temporary expedient.

And Lian Ye has already found a solution.

When did this kid become so clever?

Qianshou Feijian couldn't help but wonder if he was overthinking.

Lian Ye never actually thought of a method; he was simply misled and crippled by Madara Uchiha.

Sometimes intelligence is undermined by its own cleverness.

What exactly this kid is thinking inside his head may be known only to himself.

Lian Ye, seeing that Qianshou Feijian seemed to have taken it in, couldn't help but sigh in relief.

Talking with a smart person is simple.

Since that's the case, the plan can proceed to its final stage.

That means temporarily leaving Konoha to gain Ban Daye's full trust!

"Uncle, our paths differ, so we cannot scheme together; you just wait for the day I succeed."

Lian Ye removed the protective headband from his forehead and casually tossed it onto the desk.

Before the three could react, his figure vanished from the office.

Yuanfei Rizhan stared at the headband on the desk, instinctively rubbing his eyes, and asked in disbelief.

"Did Lian Ye defect?!"

Qianshou Feijian and Zhi Cun Tuan Zang said nothing, falling into contemplation.

Was Lian Ye's earlier statement really as they understood it?