Hiding in the sand, splitting into many places, starting with Arkham

In the dim secret chamber, Madara Uchiha opened his cloudy eyes, looking at Black Zetsu.

Choosing Fugaku Uchiha was a helpless move.

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In the entire Uchiha clan, there were only a few with the potential to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan. Although Obito Uchiha had already entered Madara's sight, this kid hadn't even graduated from the ninja school early, let alone gone to the battlefield.

The other members of the Uchiha clan were even less suitable. Although their personalities were also very extreme, they were still slightly more normal, lacking sufficient potential to awaken the eyes.

Perhaps in another two years, Obito Uchiha would be a more suitable candidate, but for now, he could only choose Fugaku Uchiha.

"Will he cooperate with us in executing the Eye of the Moon Plan?"

Black Zetsu's body transformed into a human shape, shrouded in candlelight, beneath Madara's shadow.

In comparison, although that child Obito has a simpler personality, stronger emotions, and is younger, making him easier to control, he still needs at least two or three years of tempering to see the quality of the blade after being forged."

In terms of understanding the Uchiha, Tobirama Senju definitely ranks first, and Madara Uchiha is definitely second. Calculating an Uchiha Fugaku, whose personality has obvious weaknesses, is not a very difficult task for Madara, as long as he has enough cards in his hand.

Everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

For Madara, Obito Uchiha is younger, more malleable, and not smart enough, so he can be cultivated into his absolute spokesperson, but the disadvantage is also here.

It is still uncertain to what extent Obito can be shaped, and with Obito's wisdom, facing the increasingly uncertain ninja world in the future, Fugaku, a chess piece with a certain vision and strength, and his own resource power are very good, is more capable of dealing with complex situations.

If in the next twenty or thirty years, the ninja world will still maintain the balance of the five major ninja villages in the past forty years, then Madara Uchiha will definitely wait a few more years and choose Obito.

He only hopes that the Eye of the Moon plan can be implemented smoothly until he is resurrected.

It's just that now Shisui has emerged in Sunagakure, and Nagato is in Amegakure. These two are destined to be trendsetters of this era, just like him and Hashirama in the previous generation.

In addition to Konoha, which still has its foundation, and the remaining ninja villages with the ability to interfere and influence the situation, the future situation of the ninja world is no longer something that Obito's mind can handle.

"I understand, Madara-sama. I will pay more attention to Fugaku Uchiha. Also, this is the latest information. The Third Hokage is dead, just like Tobirama Senju, dying to cover the retreat."

Black Zetsu respectfully handed a piece of information to Madara Uchiha.

"Read it. My eyes are already so cloudy that it's difficult to even see these words clearly."

Madara Uchiha sighed and closed his eyes, his whole person looking full of the atmosphere of a hero in his twilight years.

"Yes, Madara-sama."

Black Zetsu began to read aloud in a hoarse and plain voice.

After a long time.

"Shisui of Sunagakure… This kid is stronger than we previously estimated. We underestimated him. If we let him continue, I wonder if he will hinder our plan to collect the Tailed Beasts in the future."

"Then, Madara-sama, do we need to…"

"No need. His strength is not bad. Even if he can't compare to me and Hashirama, there is no one stronger than him in this generation. In addition, he has Sunagakure as his backing. We currently have no way to deal with him.

Besides, we don't need to deal with him. Now Sunagakure is stronger than Konoha, and their Kazekage candidate is too strong. The remaining ninja villages will definitely target him overtly or covertly. There's no need to worry too much about this matter.

As long as Nagato can use the Rinne Rebirth to resurrect me to my full strength in the future, plus the power of the Rinnegan, let alone him, even Hashirama… Hmph."

Speaking of Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha couldn't help but chuckle and opened his eyes.

I really hope to use the power of the Rinnegan to have another hearty battle with Hashirama…

"However…"

Madara Uchiha tilted his head slightly, as if thinking of a new idea.

"Madara-sama, please speak."

Madara Uchiha suddenly shook his head and frowned.

"I remember, Amegakure is currently allied with Sunagakure?"

Black Zetsu replied:

"Yes, Madara-sama. It's just that Hanzo seems to have some ulterior motives. On the surface, he is working hard to help Sunagakure attack Konoha, but in reality, he is secretly preparing elite troops to attack Kusagakure and Takigakure, capture the Seven-Tails, and plan to establish the sixth great nation."

"We can give them some help within the scope of the original plan. I was worried that Jiraiya's ideals would lead Nagato astray, causing him to accept the naive ideas passed down from Hashirama. Now it seems that Hanzo is indeed more suitable. It will be very easy to make the current Nagato accept our ideals."

"I understand. Then, Madara-sama, what should we do next with Sunagakure and Fugaku?"

"Let Yagura give Fugaku more credit. Now that Orochimaru has become the new Hokage, if he wants to protect Konoha, he must win over the Uchiha clan, especially Fugaku Uchiha, who has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. As long as Fugaku has enough credit, he will not be stingy with an elder's position. As long as Fugaku can become a high-level member of Konoha, then the power that can be mobilized will be much greater."

Madara Uchiha then said:

"As for Sunagakure, we can plan after Nagato is brought back under our control. Amegakure and Sunagakure are originally allies. As long as Nagato can further familiarize himself with the power of the Rinnegan in a few years, it will be enough to contend with Shisui of Sunagakure. If Hanzo builds Amegakure into the sixth great nation, Nagato can then use the power of Amegakure.

And indirectly use the power of Sunagakure through the alliance. Before reaching the final step, we can cooperate with them to advance the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan.

Kirigakure can also be a bonus. Half of the six largest forces in the ninja world are on our side, plus the two strongest people in this generation, and Fugaku as an internal response in Konoha, it is enough to advance the plan to the final step.

"As long as I have Nagato use the Rinne Rebirth technique to revive me in the final step, I can easily resolve and eliminate all obstacles, and gather the portion of the Tailed Beasts that fell into Sunagakure's hands."

A faint smile appeared on Madara Uchiha's face, as if his plan had already succeeded.

As for whether Shimizu would pose a threat to him?

He had considered it, but didn't think it would be a threat.

In this world, besides Hashirama Senju, no one is worthy of being Madara Uchiha's opponent!

"Alright, notify Fugaku. If he has time, have him come over again. I will pass on the last bit of knowledge to him, and by the way, let him collect my corpse."

Having already chosen his successor, Madara Uchiha no longer wanted to endure the feeling of powerlessness brought about by this decaying body.

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...

Fugaku Uchiha, who was being thought of by Madara Uchiha, was now returning to the Konoha camp as a hero.

However, after a great defeat against Kirigakure, the joy of victory was completely washed away by the news of the Third Hokage's death.

Now, the Konoha camp was filled with gloom and sorrow.

Except for certain Uchiha.

"Excellent! Clan Head!"

The young Yashiro Uchiha clenched his fist, his expression so excited that his three-tomoe Sharingan shone brightly.

"Sarutobi Hiruzen, that old geezer, is dead. This time, you have also made a great contribution, awakened the legendary Mangekyō. Perhaps, this time, our Uchiha will have a chance to contend for the Hokage position!"

"Alright, Yashiro, don't spread these words for now. I need to test the waters with the others in the village first. If there is an opportunity, I will strive for it."

Fugaku Uchiha raised his hand, signaling the clansmen under him to be patient.

A pair of scarlet eyes with complex patterns quietly opened.

Sensing the powerful dōjutsu in Fugaku's eyes, the group of Uchiha closed their mouths, only looking at Fugaku Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan with fervent expressions.

An imperceptible curve appeared at the corner of Fugaku's mouth.

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After awakening the Mangekyō, these clansmen were finally a little more obedient in front of him.

Whenever an Uchiha awakens their Sharingan or advances it, they are always full of ambition, feeling like they are the greatest, the earth is second, and they are third.

Simply put, they easily get carried away.

Fugaku Uchiha was the same now, also feeling that he had a chance to contend for the Hokage position.

However, after being the clan head for two years, he had a deeper understanding of Konoha's current internal situation and the Uchiha clan's situation, and wouldn't be overly reckless—even after awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan, his cautious and indecisive personality had still not changed.

"Fugaku, you're finally back. Are you alright?"

Walking into the camp tent, the first to greet Fugaku Uchiha was Minato Namikaze.

His golden hair was still dazzling, but the Konoha Jōnin flak jacket stained with blood and ash indicated that he had just experienced a fierce battle and had not yet had time to clean up.

Kushina and Mikoto Uchiha were close friends, so Minato Namikaze was naturally familiar with Fugaku Uchiha and could be considered a friend with a good relationship.

"It's nothing. In front of these eyes of mine, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are nothing more than that. It's you, Minato, facing the Fourth Mizukage, who has become the Three-Tails' jinchūriki, that must be more troublesome."

"It's still alright. Elder Homura and I are enough to hold back the Mizukage. The key to this battle was that the Uchiha defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, which created this victory. Fugaku, this time, you deserve the greatest credit."

Minato Namikaze smiled.

Fugaku Uchiha naturally sat down opposite Mitokado Homura, who had been waiting here for a long time, alongside Minato Namikaze.

These three people were the highest-ranking officials stationed on the eastern border of Konoha, resisting Kirigakure.

"So, Fugaku, you really awakened the same eyes as Madara, obtaining power even greater than the three-tomoe Sharingan, right?"

Hiding the fear of the Mangekyō Sharingan in his heart, Mitokado Homura spoke kindly to Fugaku Uchiha.

"That's right. Unfortunately, I just awakened it, and I'm not yet skilled enough in using this power. Otherwise, not only two of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen would have died."

Fugaku Uchiha's face showed a bit of pride, but then he suddenly recalled the scene when he fought the Seven Ninja Swordsmen earlier.

Close clansmen who had grown up together and matured together died in battle while assisting him in fighting the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, causing him to awaken these eyes.

It was a pity that he only killed two, and had not been able to completely avenge them.

The pride that had just risen quickly faded away, turning into silent grief.

Seeing that Fugaku Uchiha's emotions suddenly dropped a little, Mitokado Homura was not surprised.

It was very normal for the Uchiha to be mentally unstable.

"You should have all heard the news just now, Hiruzen he... like the Second Hokage back then, sacrificed himself to cover the retreat, and died of exhaustion under the siege of a group of高手 from Sunagakure and five thousand ninjas."

Speaking of this, Mitokado Homura's eyes were calm as he continued:

"According to the last will left by the Third Hokage before his death, Orochimaru will take over the position of the Fourth Hokage."

Mitokado Homura paused, looking at the reactions of Minato Namikaze and Fugaku Uchiha.

Minato Namikaze's reaction did not exceed his expectations, his expression was sad, but his eyes contained determination.

As for Fugaku Uchiha…

Hmph, as expected of the Uchiha.

He knew that Orochimaru had been guided by Danzō in the past two years, and had become increasingly involved with the darkness, and his foundation was not clean enough.

But fortunately, he had been suppressed by Hiruzen before, and some traces had been cleared very cleanly. He just didn't know if Danzō had left anything behind.

He didn't know if Danzō would put the overall situation first and help the village get through this disaster first.

Danzō was a hidden unstable factor, and no one could suppress him in a short time after the Third Hokage's death.

The Uchiha clan was also a potential unstable factor, especially Fugaku Uchiha, who had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.

He had to knock on them a little, but not too much. The village still needed the power of the Uchiha clan now.

"Did the Third Hokage directly appoint him? But according to the procedure, the succession of the Hokage must go through a vote of confidence from the village's Jōnin…"

Fugaku Uchiha's words were quickly interrupted by Mitokado Homura.

"So Orochimaru is now the acting Hokage."

Mitokado Homura continued:

"All procedures have precedents to follow. During the First Shinobi World War, before the Second Hokage died in battle covering the retreat, he also appointed Hiruzen to succeed the Hokage in front of us and others. After returning to the village, there were also people who did not accept Hiruzen's position as Hokage."

At that time, the main force that questioned Sarutobi Hiruzen was actually the Uchiha.

The Senju clan would not violate the will left by the Second Hokage, but the Uchiha, as one of the two founding families of Konoha, felt that the first two Hokage were both Senju, so it should be their Uchiha's turn, and they shouted very loudly.

As a result, the Third Hokage is dead, and you still want to come?

Mitokado Homura gave Fugaku a meaningful look.