Chapter 59: Pillar Between, Izuna, Long Awaited

"Indeed, it's quite interesting."

After leaving the tent and recalling everything that had happened, Yuzhi couldn't help but have a smile appear on his face.

Although it was also a bit surprising, Uchiha Fugaku actually threw such a huge stake all at once.

But for Yuzhi, there's nothing wrong with that; he takes what he should, and he won't shortchange himself.

"Besides, I really need some resources, especially materials concerning the Sharingan."

Yuzhi knows very well that his rate of improvement is too fast.

His current situation is somewhat similar to that of that guy Obito; both crossed over shortly after gaining new power.

Only Obito is more extreme; at least he went through a period of honing, whereas Obito jumped straight up.

But his honing is still far insufficient; "accumulating power" is feasible, yet it ultimately just makes him like Obito.

What Yuzhi wants is to control both "accumulating power" and "technique" simultaneously, so that he truly masters the power.

"Anyway, I have to use the Mangekyou Sharingan, but I can't neglect my fundamentals either."

Yuzhi is in a great mood now; even though he encountered two oddballs at once, his gains are abundant.

Especially after learning the current situation within the clan, he feels even more delighted.

Chaos is a rising staircase; murky waters are where one can fish.

After all, he's pondering how to strike these people without letting the matter stain himself.

Now the opportunity is slowly emerging, and eventually someone will take the blame.

"But before leaving here, there seems to be one more thing to do?"

Just as Yuzhi was about to retrace his steps to find Hikari, a thought suddenly struck him.

It seems that at this moment, Xuanwo Lian—

her mother is still serving as a human medical pack in Grass Country, right?

He could easily treat this information as a favor and deliver it to Minato Namikaze, since Kushina had been kind to him before.

"And sending out this news would be another achievement for me."

To have the great scholars argue on my behalf requires not only one's own ability and performance, but also sufficient worldly connections.

The mess that Madara Uchiha caused in Leaf Village was so terrible that, during the first Hokage election, hardly anyone dared to vote for him.

It was because he handled worldly affairs so poorly that Senju Fei Mian, together with many families, opposed him.

He always believed his own strength was enough; aside from Senju ZhuZhang, he regarded no one else.

Such a solitary pride doomed his failure; even Senju ZhuZhang's steadfast support couldn't help.

Thus Yuzhi has been unwaveringly grinding reputation, befriending brothers and apparent brothers everywhere.

In terms of strength, he can align with Madara Uchiha, but in other aspects he won't follow in his footsteps!

"Seems like my eye technique is indeed drawing closer to his."

With a slight smile, Yuzhi turned and headed toward Minato Namikaze.

What he didn't expect was that, upon arriving at Minato Namikaze's camp, he could see Hikari, Rin, and Kakashi together from afar. —

"Obito, it's time."

Inside the Underground Base in Grass Country, Madara Uchiha calmly spoke to the Obito before him.

Obito now looked markedly different; his body had recovered, his gaze was cold and stern, like an ice sculpture.

The childishness and madness that once colored his expression had vanished, making him appear much more composed.

He looks fine in this state, but Madara's heart still isn't at ease about the guy.

After several days of contact, Madara discovered a serious issue—this guy was the bottom of the barrel in Leaf Village, and there was indeed a reason.

He really does seem not very smart!

He just doesn't understand why Yuzhi's performance in Leaf Village also seems less than ideal.

But why did that brat later become outstanding, while Obito remains difficult to train?

Madara couldn't figure out this problem, and another matter also unsettled him.

Looking at the Obito before him, Madara pondered briefly before speaking slowly.

"You have made considerable progress now, but that's still far from enough, especially when facing Uchiha Haori.

Some words may sound harsh, yet they are very necessary, because that brat also possesses a Mangekyou Sharingan.

Not only him, but someone beside him also seems to have one."

"I know."

Obito clenched his teeth upon hearing this; whether from Madara or Xuanwo Lian, these matters have been mentioned to him these past days.

"So, I hope you can calm down a bit."

Madara calmly looked at Obito and continued.

"He is your enemy, the one you wish to completely eradicate from your world.

But he is too dangerous for you now; to eliminate him, you must plan long-term and avoid rashness.

After all, you may have to face a double Mangekyou Sharingan assault then."

Madara's words left Obito unable to reply; his fist tightened slightly, revealing his inner resentment.

But at that moment he neither agreed nor refuted, as it was meaningless.

Just as Madara said, Yuzhi is his enemy; he will inevitably face him, but how to act is his own matter!

"Alright, that's all I've said; how to act is up to you."

Seeing Obito's silent demeanor, Madara realized the guy hadn't endured enough beating.

Madara was too lazy to persuade further; the guy may lack in other aspects, but his survival ability remains strong.

"Although I've taught you many things, unfortunately that's still far from enough, so..."

At this point, a white absolute that had only half a body suddenly burst from the ground and appeared beside Madara.

Madara placed his hand on the white absolute, and as chakra surged, the white absolute's body began to change.

Black chakra spread over the white absolute, and soon the half‑bodied white absolute was fully restored.

The half‑body that Madara created was utterly pitch‑black.

"I have infused my will into it; although it is a degenerated product, you may still consider it as me."

Madara's voice remained calm as he slowly spoke.

"From now on, it will be responsible for teaching you the things I didn't have time to teach, and the control of these white absolutes is entirely yours as well.

Obito, the rest is up to you. I have said that you and I are the same; we both yearn to create a brand‑new world."

"I hope that when I am revived, I will see a brand‑new world, a world we have crafted."

At this point, he raised his hand, grabbed the tube behind him that supplied his life force, and in the next instant he gave it a slight pull and ripped it out!

In an instant, he could feel his life draining rapidly; he had truly endured far too long.

But he paid it no mind, sitting quietly on a stone chair, calmly watching Obito.

"From now on, you are Madara Uchiha."

"Don't worry, I know what to do."

Obito inhaled deeply, and the next moment the Xuanwo Lian white absolute on his body folded over him like a petal.

Just as when he last went searching for Kakashi and Lin, only a single crimson Sharingan was exposed.

He gave Madara a deep glance, then the area around him warped, and the newly 'born' black absolute vanished along with him.

He knew that now he must give time to Madara himself.

The dim Underground Base regained its former silence, with only Madara sitting alone there.

Madara slowly closed his eyes, and scene after scene of memories echoed in his mind.

He suddenly felt that no other moment could grant him such peace.

Those images drifted continuously, finally fixing on the two of them.

"ZhuZhang, Quannai, sorry for the long wait, I have arrived"

(End of chapter)