"Hm… That makes sense. After all, the Eye of the Moon Plan has already been exposed as a conspiracy orchestrated by Black Zetsu," he thought to himself.
"Madara Uchiha only wants peace in the ninja world… it's just that his method differs from mine."
"Now that he knows the so-called Eye of the Moon Plan cannot bring peace to the ninja world, it's only natural for Madara to abandon it…"
With these thoughts in mind, Senju Hashirama strode briskly forward between the pillars.
On the other side, Madara Uchiha stepped through the gates of the Uchiha clan grounds, his ninja sandals gently kicking up a ring of dust as they touched the ground.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
The soft sound of footsteps echoed, and a faint smile slowly curved at the corner of Madara Uchiha's lips.
Turning a corner, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama came face to face.
"Hashirama!"
"Madara!"
When they saw each other, although Hashirama remained calm on the surface, he instinctively assumed a defensive stance, prepared for battle.
Seeing this, disappointment immediately appeared on Madara Uchiha's face.
"Hashirama… don't you even trust me?"
"I'm truly hurt."
Hashirama froze for a moment, hesitating. "This… Madara?"
"Hashirama!" Madara nodded, looking at him earnestly.
"You've abandoned your plan?" Hashirama asked.
Madara sighed softly. "Yes… I've given up on the so-called Eye of the Moon Plan."
"After being resurrected, I discovered that my connection to Black Zetsu had been severed…"
"That plan has already been proven false…"
"In that case, there's no reason for me to cling to it any longer."
Hashirama fell silent for a while. Then he looked at Madara and asked,
"What do you plan to do next, Madara?"
Madara was quiet for a moment before lifting his head and speaking firmly.
"I'm going to search for Black Zetsu."
"And after that… perhaps I'll travel across the entire ninja world and see it for myself."
Upon hearing this, Hashirama understood.
His old friend had truly let go of the obsession in his heart.
Hashirama reached out and patted Madara on the shoulder.
"Madara, if you ever wish to return in the future, Konoha will welcome you at any time."
Madara raised his head.
He saw only sincerity and earnestness in Hashirama's expression.
"…Hmm." Madara nodded, his eyes reddening. "Hashirama…"
"Madara…"
The two immediately embraced, tears streaming down their faces.
"Hashirama… did you come back this time for something?" Madara asked.
Hashirama nodded. "Yes, Madara. I do have something to do."
"First, I came to find you."
"Second, I'm looking for Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, Orochimaru, and Yakushi Kabuto—one by one."
"But so far, I've only found you. As for Hiruzen and the others, I haven't located them yet."
Upon hearing this, Madara suddenly spoke.
"Then, Hashirama, you've come to the right person."
"I know the whereabouts of the people you mentioned."
"What? Really, Madara?" Hashirama's eyes lit up with hope.
"Of course," Madara replied calmly. "Do you really think I would lie to you?"
Then Madara looked toward the depths of the Uchiha clan grounds.
"Hashirama, the one you call Kabuto…"
"He's right here, within the Uchiha territory."
Hashirama's face filled with surprise. "Really?"
Madara nodded, pointing deeper into the compound. "He's in a hidden chamber beneath the Uchiha land."
With that, Madara led Hashirama toward the secret room.
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