Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha!

"Damn it, can you please stop smacking your lips when you eat meat? And why are you tearing it into pieces like that? You could have finished it in just a few pieces!"

"That's it!"

"Hmph, you're just envious. I can eat however I want. I've hardly ever had meat since I was a kid, but now I can eat meat every day. What's wrong with eating a little more refined food?"

One of the workers in Madara Uchiha's group swallowed a piece of meat whole, ignoring the envious looks from the other workers around him. He didn't do it on purpose; he was just terrified of poverty.

His childhood dream of eating rice balls every day and having meat at every meal was so easily realized.

The workers around looked at the fragrant braised meat and envied this good-for-nothing for being so lucky to be assigned to a ninja like Madara Hashirama.

Due to his outstanding performance, Madara Uchiha, while still a ninja, has been promoted from a low-level factory worker to a team leader on the assembly line, in line with the policy of mass production of Konoha ninjas. Not only has his salary increased, but his power has also increased accordingly, and he can influence the performance of his team members to a certain extent, affecting their monthly salary.

This is certainly not the limit of Madara Uchiha's working career. In the future, he will become a group leader, deputy director, director, deputy factory manager, and even covet the factory manager's seat. His future is truly promising!

Madara Uchiha was thriving in the factory. The daily workload was nothing to him, and it didn't stop him from trying to awaken the Rinnegan as long as he had a continuous supply of chakra and life force.

"It's not bad to stay hidden in Konoha like this, it won't interfere with anything."

Madara Uchiha was quite enjoying his current life, doing a little work in the factory every day. He would steal a moment to go to the top of the statue at the highest point of Konoha to enjoy the scenery. He was still using his Rinnegan without any problems, which made him feel quite fulfilled. Even the loneliness and emptiness in his heart had lessened a bit.

Madara Uchiha, who lived year-round in a dark, sunless underground cave, was a typical lonely old man who, while diligently cultivating the Rinnegan, also enjoyed reminiscing about the past.

The death of his younger brother, Tobirama Senju's betrayal, Hashirama Senju's straightforwardness and lack of understanding—all these negative emotions continued unabated. He also couldn't see the sun for years. An elderly person like him, who could easily go crazy, still needed someone to accompany him.

Madara Uchiha works every day and still lives in an eight-person dormitory. It's really hard for him to feel lonely.

As for his initial target, Uchiha Nan, Madara Uchiha is still unprepared. How should he approach her? Should he persuade and recruit her into the Eye of the Moon Project?

It seems unlikely to work. Uchiha Nan has already embarked on his own path, and he cannot abandon his goal before reaching its end. Moreover, he hasn't even activated the Rinnegan, the key item for the Eye of the Moon Plan!

Forcing Uchiha Nan to join the Eye of the Moon Project right now wouldn't be of any use.

Alternatively, he could simply return to Konoha and put aside the Eye of the Moon plan with Uchiha Nan for now. He could keep trying to awaken the Rinnegan anyway, so he could do both without interfering with anything.

It's just that I can't bring myself to say it!

An old man from the previous era betrayed Konoha, attacking the village and faking his death. He meticulously plotted to leave Konoha.

He's been in the ninja world for ten years, and now he's eagerly looking forward to returning to Konoha.

Ugh. Shabby, so damn shabby!

Madara Uchiha was extremely concerned about his reputation; he wouldn't do something so humiliating!

Even if he were to return to Konoha and join Uchiha Nan's plan, he would do so in a domineering manner. For example, when Konoha is in danger, when the entire ninja world wants to eliminate Konoha, Uchiha Nan's path will ultimately lead to Konoha being the enemy of the world. He will unify the ninja world, and those petty villains in the ninja world will not obediently accept their fate. He will have to beat them all severely.

In Konoha's most dangerous and difficult time, he should descend from the sky, wielding the invincible Susanoo, and wipe out all enemies—this kind of entrance is befitting his status.

Let's wait a bit longer, there's no rush... Uchiha Nan is still the Hokage of Konoha, he can't escape.

Now is not the time for me to step in. I need to make my appearance at the most crucial moment.

Moreover, it seems that his reputation has improved. In a few years, Tobirama Senju's reputation after his death might not be as good as his own.

Rumors circulate that Tobirama Senju is attracted to men, and that he had a forbidden love affair with his apprentice... well, I remember Hiruzen Sarutobi... No wonder he hasn't married or had children all this time; he's secretly a pervert.

Uchiha Nan even had his own statue displayed at the entrance of the Ninja Academy, and he even made a movie about himself. What a great junior! That's how movies should be made!

I, Madara Uchiha, have sacrificed too much for Konoha!

Hey?

I haven't finished this meat yet; it's a bit hard to chew. The braised meat is quite delicious, chewy, and young people would probably like it. Some of it even got stuck in my teeth. The rice balls are much better. Uchiha Madara ate slowly and methodically, his mind wandering as usual.

Imagine how you'll make your entrance, what pose you should strike.

"Has the clone returned?"

Madara Uchiha took a bite of meat and sensed that the clone he had sent out on a bounty mission had returned.

I plan to meet up with my clone after I finish eating.

"Team Leader Banzhu, shall we go back together after we finish eating?"

"No... I'll go for a walk to digest my food."

"Okay... Remember to come back early, you have to go to work this afternoon."

Madara Uchiha bid farewell to his fellow workers and went to a corner of Konoha. His clone walked up to him, threw a package to Madara, and then disappeared into smoke.

"Two million taels is alright. It should be enough for me to live in Konoha for a while."

Memories of his clone flooded Madara's mind. He weighed the package in his hand; it was full of the largest denomination banknotes.

It seems it's time to regain my dignity!

Madara Uchiha couldn't accept the card he had promised that brat Sosuke Ito, even after spending all his money on it. Although Sosuke Ito didn't say anything, Madara Uchiha couldn't accept it.

He! Uchiha Madara!

I never break my promises, especially not to a little kid.

Madara Uchiha had promised Hashirama he wouldn't seek revenge against Tobirama Senju. A man's word is his bond, and Madara stubbornly suppressed his urge for revenge, sparing Tobirama's life.

During this time, Madara Uchiha didn't dare to go to Sousuke Ito, for a simple reason: he was broke!

But things are different now. Madara Uchiha is rich now, with a full two million ryo!

That's enough to buy the whole card shop!

Madara Uchiha decided to go all in, drawing all the cards to collect a complete set and giving it all to Sousuke Ito, hoping to regain his dignity!

Shall we go now?

I'm afraid that won't work. The probability of getting some cards is just too low. Even if I bought them all and tried to draw them one by one, it would take a lot of time. I'll go tonight. I don't have a night shift tonight, so I have time.

I still have to go to work this afternoon. I was just promoted to team leader, so I need to set an example and not be late or leave early.

After thinking for a while, Madara Uchiha suppressed his urge to return to the card shop and spend money to dominate the game, and decided to go back to work first and go all in that night!

Luxury restaurant

It was the same restaurant. Uchiha Nan had already sent someone to inform the manager that he wanted to book the entire place to entertain the Uzumaki clan today. He had the hotel emptied in advance, as the Uzumaki clan had sent over a hundred people.

"Lord Hokage!"

The manager was waiting at the entrance early in the morning. From afar, he could see a large crowd, all with striking red hair. Uchiha Nan, walking at the very front, was dressed in a Hokage robe, exuding undeniable handsomeness.

"This time it's good; this is the rebellious version I wanted."

"Welcome, Hokage."

Uchiha Nan looked at the cold, indifferent manager and nodded in satisfaction. He was old money; dining at this restaurant was a status symbol.

With a wave of his hand, the manager brought out a row of waiters from the room, leading the more than one hundred members of the Whirlpool Clan to their seats.

"Lord Hokage, I'm here!"

As soon as Uchiha Nan sat down, a familiar, crisp sound reached his ears.

Oh, it's Tsunade. What brings her here?

What's causing this inexplicable sense of unease?

Chapter 134 Six hundred men, just six hundred! Strike first!

"Lord Hokage!"

Tsunade spotted Uchiha Nan's location, jogged over to her, and greeted her with a smile.

"Tsunade, what brings you here?"

Uchiha Nan subconsciously stroked Tsunade's light yellow hair, and Tsunade squinted her eyes, quite enjoying Uchiha Nan's touch.

"Grandma said that the Hokage invited Uzumaki and booked out the entire restaurant... so I came along too."

Uchiha Nan was about to say something when he instinctively sensed malice. He looked up and found Uzumaki Mito staring intently at him.

Oh no, our house has been raided!

Why are you, Uchiha Nan, so skilled at this?!

He touched Tsunade's hair as soon as they met, such an intimate gesture. Uchiha Nan, what exactly did you do to Tsunade behind my back?

"Tsunade, come, sit here."

Mito Uzumaki grabbed Tsunade's arm, giving Uchiha Nan a vicious glare, and sat down next to her, while Tsunade sat on the other side.

Restrain yourself and hold back!

Mito Uzumaki really wanted to curse, but she absolutely couldn't lose her temper in this situation. There were so many Uzumaki clan children watching. Even if she wanted to question Uchiha Nan, she would have to find a private place where no one was around!

When exactly did Tsunade start associating with Uchiha Nan, and how did they become so close?

Is Uchiha Nan targeting Tsunade, or does he want to use Tsunade to get in touch with Yang Yue? Or does he want both?

No, no. Uchiha Nan wouldn't be that despicable. She must have been after Tsunade's status. Tsunade is Hashirama's granddaughter and the next pillar of the Senju clan. If it was just about mending relations with the Senju clan, Uzumaki Mito wouldn't have any objections.

The die is cast. Uchiha Nan has become Hokage, and an excellent one at that. The Senju clan should learn to accept this and accept that an Uchiha has become Hokage.

Since the Senju clan already has two Hokage, it wouldn't be a big deal if the Uchiha clan produced one. As the wife of the First Hokage, Mito Uzumaki understood Hashirama Senju's thoughts very well. It didn't matter who became Hokage, as long as Konoha could continue to prosper.

I'm just worried that Uchiha Nan might have ulterior motives. Uchiha Nan is a lewd and despicable man. I must not let my guard down!

Mito Uzumaki's mind raced as she tried to figure out Uchiha Nan's motives for contacting Tsunade in private, but there were too many possibilities, and she couldn't make a decision right away.

Uchiha Nan ignored Uzumaki Mito. That old woman was always erratic; he'd beaten her to a pulp back then. In a duel, fists and feet have no eyes, and injuries were inevitable. As for offending Uzumaki Mito, even the fact that she lost a few small targets seemed unimportant.

What a cheapskate! Why does he still hold a grudge against me?

Water Country, Mist Village

"Where did these magazines and articles come from?!"

"Go investigate!!"

Mizuto was raging in his office. Ever since his last trip to Yugakure, he had basically broken ties with the bloodline families in the village, and their relationship had deteriorated. Rumors about him were also increasing.

Mizuto is being pressured by the Bloodline Clan to stop the rumors targeting them and end this farcical situation. But some things don't start just because you want them to, and you can't just end them just because you want them to.

Mizuto underestimated the power of rumors. The great war had only ended a year ago, and the village was still licking its wounds. Kirigakure had gained nothing and suffered the resentment of so many deaths, which needed to be vented. People were restless, and rumors spread like wildfire.

A series of orders, statements clarifying the rumors—Water Fighter did everything it could, but it was all for naught!

Shuidou even approached the Daimyo of the Land of Water for help in clarifying the rumors.