"Any ideas?"
At home, Tsunade asked Raijin.
"I think if we want to change Madara's mind, it might be more reliable to just use Genjutsu to control him."
Raijin rubbed his chin, thought for a moment, and then replied to Tsunade.
Actually, controlling Uchiha Madara with Genjutsu isn't impossible.
We'd just need to create the exact same environment for Uchiha Shisui as in the original timeline, push him to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, and master Kotoamatsukami.
Then, we'd need to get Madara's blood or something else with his genes, along with Senju Hashirama's cells, and give them to Orochimaru.
Help Shisui awaken the Rinnegan, wait for the Three-Tails and Six-Tails that Raijin killed to revive, bring back the Ten-Tails, and make Shisui its Jinchuriki.
During this process, we'd also need to help Shisui master permanent Senjutsu. That way, in theory, Shisui's Kotoamatsukami could control Uchiha Madara.
Sure, the plan sounds complicated and difficult.
It's full of wild imagination.
But compared to trying to talk Madara out of the Moon's Eye Plan, it's still more feasible.
"Who in the village can do this?"
Tsunade was stunned and instinctively asked Raijin.
Could it be that Uchiha Raijin had secretly developed Genjutsu of this level? If so, why didn't he use it during his previous fight with Madara?
"You actually believed that?"
Raijin was also stunned, even more so than Tsunade.
"Are you serious? Huh?"
Tsunade immediately realized what was going on and grabbed Raijin by the neck, pinning him down on her lap.
"Tsunade, I'm warning you, don't push it. Think about it, are you even a match for me now?"
Raijin struggled, trying to break free as he spoke.
"I haven't been a match for you since the Chunin Exams, so what?"
Tsunade replied confidently.
Even so, she let go of Raijin.
"Don't mistake my patience for weakness."
Raijin tilted his chin up, looking down at Tsunade with a cold, proud expression.
The unique Uchiha demeanor was on full display in Raijin at that moment.
"I'll push it if I want to!"
Tsunade sneered and lunged at Raijin again.
His hands started to get a little too restless.
"Wait, hold on."
Raijin resisted Tsunade's advances, speaking to her with a serious expression.
"Hmm, go on."
Tsunade, with her loose clothes, had Raijin pinned down in a classic dominant position, her hands firmly holding his wrists.
"You… you…"
Raijin shook his head in frustration. Even though Tsunade's movements had caused her clothes to slip, revealing quite a bit, it didn't seem to catch Raijin's attention at all.
"There's a way to change Uchiha Madara's mind," Raijin said helplessly, looking at Tsunade.
Tsunade's personality had really gotten worse over time.
But what could he do? He chose to be with her, and he agreed to marry her.
It's not like he could just leave her now, right?
"Sweetie, do I really have to do this to get you to tell me what I want to know? Hmm?"
Tsunade smirked mischievously, using a finger to tilt Raijin's chin up as she spoke.
"The end goal of the Moon Eye Plan is for Uchiha Madara to become a god and enslave the entire shinobi world."
Raijin ignored Tsunade's teasing and continued explaining.
"Hmm~ Tell me something I don't already know."
Tsunade nodded, urging Raijin to go on.
"But you need to understand, Uchiha Madara's goal isn't just to enslave the shinobi world."
Raijin looked at Tsunade as he spoke.
"It's for world peace, right? I know that."
Tsunade nodded again, showing she was aware of this detail.
Even though it sounded ridiculous, that was the truth.
And not only that—while the Moon Eye Plan sounded absurd, in a way, enslaving the shinobi world would technically achieve peace.
"At the same time, it's also to prove that your grandfather was wrong, and he was right. That's Uchiha Madara's core goal."
Raijin explained to Tsunade.
"So, what do you plan to do?"
Tsunade nodded thoughtfully, then asked Raijin.
"Tell Uchiha Madara that Senju Hashirama was indeed wrong, but so is he."
Raijin replied.
"My grandfather was wrong?"
Tsunade immediately frowned, questioning Raijin.
"After your grandfather died, the Great Shinobi Wars broke out. Isn't that enough to prove he was wrong?"
Raijin raised an eyebrow, surprised, and asked Tsunade,
"You…"
Tsunade pursed her lips but couldn't find a way to argue back against Raijin's words.
From the perspective of peace in the shinobi world, Senju Hashirama was indeed wrong for allowing the First Great Shinobi War to happen.
"You won't even call the First Hokage 'Grandfather'! What, is my grandfather not your grandfather too?"
But if she really wanted to, she could definitely argue back.
Raijin opened his mouth in surprise, not understanding but still feeling shocked as he looked at Tsunade.
Is this woman even being reasonable?
"Yeah, my bad."
After a brief internal struggle, Raijin gave in and nodded.
"Hmph! So, how do we make Uchiha Madara realize his mistake?"
Tsunade snorted in satisfaction and asked Raijin.
She really liked the helpless look Raijin had when she was being unreasonable.
However, Tsunade also knew that doing this once or twice could be considered emotional.
But if it happened too often, it would just be plain unreasonable.
And that would really hurt their relationship.
"Do nothing."
Raijin chuckled, a confident glint in his eyes.
This was something Raijin had just figured out.
Why does Madara want to carry out the Moon's Eye Plan? Where did he learn about the Infinite Tsukuyomi?
From the stone tablet in the Naka Shrine.
Because of that tablet, Uchiha Madara is convinced that the Infinite Tsukuyomi can bring true peace to the shinobi world.
But has Madara ever used the Infinite Tsukuyomi before? Has he ever had the Nine Tomoe Rinne Sharingan?
No, he hasn't.
So, the first time he tried to use the Infinite Tsukuyomi, he was betrayed by Black Zetsu.
He became the stepping stone for Otsutsuki Kaguya's return to the shinobi world.
But now, Madara has the Nine Tomoe Rinne Sharingan. Over time, wouldn't he figure out how it works?
Unless Uchiha Madara is an idiot.
But the problem is, Uchiha Madara isn't stupid. On the contrary, he's a genius.
A genius in every sense of the word.
Of course, this might not be enough. If we could expose Black Zetsu's阴谋, that would really seal the deal.
But this part, he couldn't tell Tsunade.
Even if he did, she wouldn't believe him.
After all, he couldn't just tell her he's a time traveler, could he?
Similarly, I can't tell Uchiha Madara about this either.
If there's no proof, it's better not to say anything; saying it won't help.
No one will believe it.
Even if I were to reveal that I'm from another world, it wouldn't make a difference.
So, on one hand, I need to let Uchiha Madara study the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan himself to realize something's wrong.
On the other hand, I can find a way to deal with Black Zetsu and make Madara realize what's wrong with Black Zetsu.
"Although I don't know why you're so confident, it doesn't matter. The way you are right now makes me feel so safe."
Looking into Raijin's eyes, Tsunade smiled and nodded.
As she spoke, Tsunade moved her hands to hold Raijin's wrists and then placed them on his shoulders.
With a glimmer of golden light, Raijin couldn't help but groan.
Of course, Tsunade knew what Raijin liked. After she'd acted playful with him, Tsunade would always make it up to him in some way.
...
"Madara-sama, are you really going to form an alliance with Konohagakure?"
In Madara's secret base, Black Zetsu kneeled respectfully on the ground and asked Uchiha Madara.
"Mm."
Madara nodded slowly upon hearing this.
"What? Do you have any thoughts on this?"
With one leg resting on a stone chair, Uchiha Madara asked Black Zetsu.
"I think your plan is absolutely right."
Black Zetsu immediately replied, showing complete approval of Uchiha Madara's actions.
Right now, Uchiha Madara had basically lost his usefulness to Black Zetsu.
Though Uchiha Madara had become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and regained his competitiveness in the ninja world,
it didn't matter. He truly was the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
But he wasn't the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki that Black Zetsu had imagined.
Uchiha Madara was a completely new Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
He had nothing to do with this ninja world.
Whether or not his mother could escape had almost nothing to do with Uchiha Madara now.
So, Black Zetsu needed to find a new person who could possibly become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki to carry out Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Black Zetsu knew very well that the plan he had been working on for so many years had completely fallen apart.
But it didn't matter. When the plan was on the verge of collapse, Black Zetsu had felt despair, panic, and anxiety.
But now that the plan had completely failed, Black Zetsu wasn't in a hurry anymore.
After all, things were already this bad. How much worse could they get?
Instead of worrying, it was better to think about what he could do in the current situation.
For example, he could use Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Raijin's power to take down Jigen, paving the way for his mother's eventual release.
Another thing was to try his best to stop Uchiha Madara from carrying out the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan.
Yes, as the situation changed, Black Zetsu's goals had also shifted.
If Uchiha Madara were to use the Infinite Tsukuyomi now, the only result would be the shinobi world gaining another figure like his mother.
That wouldn't do Black Zetsu any good.
It wouldn't help his plan to save his mother either.
In fact, it would only make his plan even more distant and uncertain.
"I'm just worried that your alliance with Konohagakure might only be on the surface. What if Uchiha Raijin is secretly plotting against you?"
Black Zetsu spoke to Uchiha Madara.
"If I said I wouldn't secretly plot against Uchiha Raijin, would you believe me?"
Madara chuckled and asked Black Zetsu.
"If it's you, I'd believe it."
Black Zetsu replied.
"Hmph."
Madara lazily opened his eyes and gave Black Zetsu a sharp look.
"Uchiha Raijin doesn't trust me. After all, we were enemies. It's only natural that we'd be wary of each other at first."
Madara said casually.
He saw the situation clearly.
"So, I've decided to go to Konohagakure."
After a moment of thought, Madara said slowly.
Going to Konohagakure was the only way. Frequent contact would slowly ease the tension between them.
An alliance was an alliance. Until Jigen's origins and goals were fully understood, Madara wouldn't turn his focus to Uchiha Raijin.
Madara didn't mind being the first to make a move.
So, he decided to return to Konohagakure.
After all, he was once the leader of the Uchiha clan.
This time, I'll head back and see what Uchiha is thinking.
Konohagakure?
Upon hearing this, Black Zetsu's gaze slightly sharpened, and he lowered his head without showing any emotion.
This could work in my favor.
Soon, Black Zetsu made a decision about this matter.
For now, Konohagakure is definitely the strongest force in the ninja world on the surface.
Not only is it the strongest, but it's also full of talented people.
Especially from the Uchiha clan.
If luck is on their side, they might be able to create a new Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
It's all about timing, waiting for the right moment.
"No matter what decision you make, I will always be your most loyal supporter."
Black Zetsu looked up again, his gaze firm as he spoke to Uchiha Madara.
"Mm."
Madara nodded upon hearing this and slowly disappeared from the spot.
After mastering the space-time techniques of the Heavenly Realm, Madara was no longer the person who knew nothing about such techniques.
...
"Ah... Konohagakure is still standing."
Outside of Konohagakure, Jiraiya sighed deeply as he looked at the village ahead.
"Looks like Raijin won."
Hatake Sakumo also smiled when he saw the peaceful village.
After all this time, Raijin and Madara's battle must have already ended.
And since the village is still here, it means Raijin won.
At least it was a draw.
"How could Raijin lose?!"
Might Duy said excitedly.
For the village, he fought Uchiha Madara and won—it's truly... so full of youth!
"You guys... who do you think won?"
Just then, a familiar voice sounded, and Jiraiya, Hatake Sakumo, and Might Duy's smiles instantly froze.
(End of chapter)
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