early morning.

Konoha,

Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Madara frowned as he looked at the two costumes in front of him, and was caught in a dilemma.

On the left is a set of very well-maintained dark red armor. It has been with him for more than 30 years and can be considered an old friend who has shared life and death with him.

On the right is an indigo-colored tribal costume that is exquisitely crafted. The delicate edging on the collar exudes a sense of nobility, and the materials and design fully demonstrate the style of the upper class.

Wife Vs Sweet Model
“Which one should I wear?”

If it were in the past, Uchiha Madara would have chosen the one on the left without hesitation, but times have changed, his identity is very different, and his dress and behavior represent the face of Konoha.

“Brother, do you really not need to bring a guard?”

Compared to Uchiha Madara who was struggling with his outfit, Uchiha Izuna on the side was more worried. He was really worried about his elder brother teaming up with the evil-minded white-haired man Tobirama Senju.

“It’s too troublesome. Besides, in recent years…”

Uchiha Madara turned his head and looked at his worried brother. He shook his head gently with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
thump—

“It was my mistake.”

Seeing Uchiha Madara hesitant to speak, Uchiha Izuna kowtowed to his elder brother on the spot, his tone full of self-blame.

Since the establishment of Konoha, the population growth rate of the Uchiha clan has been stagnant for some reason, and there has even been a trend of negative population growth.

The reason for this is that in the early days of the village, in order to seize the task market, the Uchiha clan tried their best to improve the task completion rate.
However, the world is unpredictable. Although the success rate of the mission has increased, the sacrifice rate of the tribesmen remains high, and basically no one sees them alive or dead.

“Every member of the tribe is precious. The village was built to protect everyone. Don’t put the cart before the horse and use the people who are supposed to be protected as nutrients for the development of the village.”

“Got it, big brother. I will strengthen supervision and urge the tribe members to practice.”

Even though the death rate of their tribe members was so high, the two brothers kept looking for the reasons in themselves, thinking that it was because their tribe members were too weak, and they never suspected that someone with ulterior motives did it on purpose.

Little did people know that these “killed” tribesmen were living a very happy life in the Kingdom of Waves, across the sea. They were so happy that they had no desire for war.

“It’s decided! This is it.”

After grieving, Uchiha Madara fixed his eyes on the clan uniform with a round fan embroidered on the back. He wanted to use it to commemorate those clansmen who died in the mission.

After getting dressed, Uchiha Madara picked up the round fan in the hall, thought for a moment, then gently put it down and picked up the dusty driver next to him.
This thing is much more useful than a round fan.

“Izunai, after I leave, the family will be handed over to you. If you have any problems, you can discuss them with the elders. If you don’t have money, go to your eldest cousin.”

“Brother, you are just going to a meeting, there is no need to explain it in such detail, right?”

Izumi, who was following behind him, scratched his head and asked in confusion.

“I’m just speaking my mind, but it’s almost time for you to take over the position of clan leader.”

“I don’t want it. The position of clan leader belongs to you, big brother. It will be the same in the future. Even if it is vacant, I will wait for you to come back.”

The position of Hokage is not a lifelong position, so Uchiha Madara will definitely retire one day, and the position of head of the family will always be reserved for him.

“Humph! Do you think I don’t know what you are thinking? You are just coveting my current position. Forget it. By the time I retire, you will have a great-grandson.”

Glancing at the impassioned Izuna, Uchiha Madara snorted disdainfully.
How could he not guess the little thoughts of his younger brother who grew up following him closely?
“Hehe~”

the other side,
Senju Tobirama, wearing classic blue armor, was carefully sorting out his weapons and equipment when he heard the door being knocked on after a long time.

“Who?”

He opened the door puzzledly and found his slightly haggard sister-in-law and the ten-year-old little Tsunade standing at the door.

“Sister-in-law, Xiao Gang, you guys.”

“We are here to see you off.”

Senju Momoka, who was wearing a simple kimono, bowed slightly.
“Thank you, it’s just an ordinary meeting, you don’t have to worry.”

The overly pale-faced Senju Tobirama nodded slightly, while Tsunade beside him impatiently stuck her head into the yard and looked around, as if she was looking for something.
“Second Grandfather, I heard that you have an illegitimate daughter who came to you. Where is she?”

“???”

Senju Tobirama’s face twitched slightly when he heard this, and he clenched his fists tightly.
Jing is a good kid in every way except that he is too talkative.

“Xiao Gang, if your second grandfather wants to talk about this kind of thing, he will naturally tell you and will not hide it.”

Senju Momoka knew Senju Tobirama very well. She patted Tsunade’s little head and explained softly,
“I’m sorry to trouble you. After I come back, I will give an explanation to the tribesmen.”

“Really? So I’m going to have a new aunt?”

Tsunade raised her fist excitedly, looking full of energy.

“Xiao Gang, you will graduate from school soon. I will arrange a competent teacher for you.”

Looking at his granddaughter who talks too much, Senju Tobirama decided to fill her up with classes when he returns and keep her away from him so as to avoid discovering his secret.

“Ah? Tonic~”

“By the way, I have one more thing to tell you this time.”

“what’s up?”

Senju Tobirama was very confused when he found that Momoka, who had always been gloomy, actually showed a gentle smile.
“News just came from the capital of the Fire Nation. Little Tsunade has a younger brother.”

This may be the only good news that Momoka Senju has heard since Hashirama Senju disappeared.

“Yes, I have a younger brother!”

Tsunade, who was standing by, put her hands on her hips and raised her nose proudly.
“Really? That’s great. Have you picked a name yet?”

“It’s already been built. It’s called Rope Tree. It will be delivered to Konoha in a while.”

A rare smile appeared on Senju Tobirama’s face, but it was a pity that his elder brother could not hear the good news.

“So, I’ll leave Hashirama’s affairs in your hands.”

Senju Momoka suddenly bowed to Senju Tobirama. Being smart, she had already guessed that the purpose of Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Madara’s visit was definitely not as simple as just holding a meeting.

Whenever there is a meeting, two of the leaders of the village must go together. This will not be done even if a famous person summons them.

So it must be related to Hashirama Senju.

“Unless I die, I will definitely bring Big Brother back safe and sound.”

With a sigh in his heart, Senju Tobirama reached out and helped his sister-in-law up. His voice was very soft, but his tone was full of determination.

“I wish you good luck in martial arts.”

The entrance of the village,

The gate of Konoha was still deserted. Several figures walked slowly from the east and west, and finally gathered together.

“Hey, you’re late~” Uchiha Gin, who had been waiting for a long time, yawned and waved to the two groups of people.

There were no villagers lining the streets to see Uchiha Madara and his companion off. In order not to cause unnecessary trouble, their itinerary was kept highly confidential and only known to a very small number of people.

“Big cousin”

Looking at Uchiha Gin who was waiting alone, Uchiha Madara showed some warmth on his face.
“Cousin, you can actually get up so early?”

Izuna, who was following behind Uchiha Madara, looked up at the dark sky and spoke as if she had seen a ghost.

“Look at what you said. I’ve never been late for a send-off.”

Giving a blank look to his questioning cousin, Uchiha Gin set his sights on the elegantly dressed Uchiha Madara, his eyes full of admiration.

“You look very energetic. Don’t bring shame to us Konoha people when you go out~”

“I wanted to wear the limited edition outfit you designed for me, but the skinny jeans shrunk a bit.”

Uchiha Madara nodded and said with deep regret,

He actually prepared three plans at the beginning, but during the preliminary selection, he eliminated the one he liked the most.
It’s simple: I can’t pull up my pants.

“It’s okay. I’ll send you another set when I get back.”

“Cousin, I have that set too.”

“Go away. You’re almost a grandfather, and you’re still pretending to be a smart young man.”

Uchiha Gin waved his hand at Izuna who was licking his face and rejected her request with disgust.

“woooooo”

“Curly, what are you doing here?”

After saying goodbye to his sister-in-law and grandson, Senju Tobirama came alone in front of the three brothers. Looking at Uchiha Gin who had been waiting here long ago, his brows slightly frowned.
“What else can I do? Of course I’m here to see you off.”

Uchiha Gin turned his head, half-closed his eyes and looked at the overly pale Senju Tobirama intentionally or unintentionally, then winked at him obscurely.
“Your Excellency the Secretary has prepared well~”

“I will naturally give it my all.”

Senju Tobirama answered expressionlessly, but the unnatural twitching of his eyes did not escape Uchiha Gin’s eyes.
“Better safe than sorry. Don’t be overconfident. As long as you have the green mountains, you won’t run out of firewood.”

“I know.”

“what?”

Listening to the conversation between Uchiha Gin and Senju Tobirama, the two Uchiha Madara brothers were both confused.
They could never understand why Uchiha Gin, who always disliked white-haired people, cared so much about Senju Tobirama.

“Are you two going alone?”

After communicating with Senju Tobirama, Uchiha Gin looked around curiously, but did not find the guards following the two of them.
“Well, I didn’t arrange any guards for this trip.”

Uchiha Madara nodded. He was very confident in his fighting ability and bringing his subordinates with him would only be a burden.

“How can this be possible? You are the face of Konoha. How can you do this without a few lackeys around you? If people from other villages see you, they will think that we are a Konoha without a leader.”

“That’s not necessary. Our journey is dangerous. What if we encounter…”

Listening to Uchiha Gin’s seemingly reasonable and well-founded words, Uchiha Madara scratched his face in embarrassment. He also found that this trip was indeed lacking a bit of class and did not fit in with the character of the Hokage.

Whoosh—

Whizzing–

Just as he was hesitating, several figures suddenly flashed out from a distance and landed steadily in front of them.
“Konoha F6, come to see me!”

Sarutobi Hiruzen and his companions, who had not been seen for a long time, knelt on one knee, their faces flushed as they shouted to Uchiha Madara and his companions,

“.”

The appearance of these six people instantly silenced everyone.

Uchiha Madara had a headache looking at the poor fellows wearing brand new equipment and dressing themselves up as if they were about to participate in a performance, and asked through gritted teeth,

“Who asked you to come? And this F6, who came up with this stupid nickname?”

“Me.”*2
Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Gin raised their hands at the same time in tacit understanding. They looked at each other in surprise, and it was obvious that this was not a pre-planned plot.

“I asked them to come. This meeting is not only to discuss Big Brother’s affairs, but we in Konoha will also take this opportunity to let those guys see the strength of the new generation of Konoha, so that they will not think that we have no successors.”

He has made preparations for both scenarios.

If they attend the meeting without any problems, and there is a conflict between the two sides during the meeting,
The people in charge certainly cannot bring themselves to do it themselves. In order to avoid escalation of conflict, the young people will definitely come out to perform in the end, thereby demonstrating their rich martial arts ethics.

On the other hand, even if they were attacked by clones, F6’s strength far exceeded that of ordinary jonin, so they might be able to help.

“I named it F6, what’s the problem?”

After Senju Tobirama finished explaining, Uchiha Gin stood up with half-closed eyes, and looked at his older cousin who questioned his ability to give nicknames with a smile on his face.
“no no.”

Uchiha Madara, whose back felt cold as he was stared at by Uchiha Gin, shrank his neck.
“That’s right, the Fighting 6 is a group that is specially created to cheer you on.”

Uchiha Gin nodded and explained the hidden meaning of this nickname. Everyone, including the F6 parties, were confused.
“Isn’t it the Battle Six?!”

Danzo, who was kneeling on the ground, couldn’t hold it in any longer and couldn’t help but complain out loud, which frightened Jingzi and Hiruzen beside him and quickly covered his mouth.
“Xiao Tuantuan, you talk too much.”

After glaring at Danzo who made random comments without considering the situation, Uchiha Gin turned and walked to Uchiha Madara, stretched out his hand and patted his shoulder, and said earnestly,

“Cousin, go early and come back early, don’t wander around outside, and don’t listen to strangers easily.”

“I’m not a child, you’re worrying too much, cousin.”

Looking at Uchiha Gin who suddenly patted his shoulder, Uchiha Madara replied helplessly that he was just going out for a meeting, why did it seem like a farewell of life and death?

However, no one present noticed that there was a small word “sugar” on the shoulder of Uchiha Madara’s clothes.

“It’s time for us to go.”

The eight-man column gathered, and the leader Uchiha Madara waved to Uchiha Gin and Izuna, then led the team and disappeared at the end of the road.

“Hey! Little cousin, why do you look so sad?”

After putting down his waving hands, Uchiha Gin found that Izuna beside him had a frown on her face, which was completely different from her relaxed expression just now.

“When my eldest brother left, he didn’t leave behind a clone. The same thing happened to Senju Tobirama. Now even Jing, the only one who can help, is gone. Doesn’t that mean I have to do all the work?”

It turns out that my little cousin has been promoted to the top cadre in Konoha. That’s really cause for celebration!
At the same time when Uchiha Madara and his group stepped out of the gate of Konoha,

In a research institute hidden deep in the mountains, a pair of black eyes lit up.

“It’s time to go.”

As soon as the words fell, a dark red portal opened. In the deep darkness, nine pairs of eyes flashed a red light at the same time.
“Begin recycling.” (End of this chapter)