Naruto: Help Madara rejuvenate and launch a counterattack on Konoha

"..."

Madara fell silent after hearing Hashirama's words. Yes, why couldn't he understand?

Haven't you been promoting the world of illusion all along? Why didn't you ever think of using the world of illusion to help Liao Wu unlock the kaleidoscope?

No, this is different. The reason Madara set up this trap for Liao Wu was to make Liao Wu realize that there is no hope in the real world because of Tsunade's death.

Only the Eye of the Moon Project can save the world.

But this is contradictory. If Ban firmly believes that the world of illusion is the real one, then is everything that Liao Wu experienced in the White Snake Sage's illusionary world just an illusion?

This goes against Ban's original intention.

Ban rubbed his head, feeling a bit of a headache, unable to figure it out.

Madara's brain wasn't much better than Hashirama's.

If Hashirama's brain is Tobirama, then Madara's brain is Izuna.

After Izuna died, Madara discarded his brain.

He was persuaded by Hashirama in a daze and led the Uchiha clan to join Konoha. However, because he couldn't outsmart Tobirama, he could only watch helplessly as the Uchiha clan was being tormented by the Senju clan.

He wanted to lead the Uchiha clan away from Konoha, but no one believed him.

After being all alone, he inexplicably discovered a stone tablet left by the Sage of Six Paths, which contained a method to save the world that was even more magnificent than Hashirama's.

Thus began a half-century-long plan.

Throughout Madara's life, he was mostly led by the nose, either by Hashirama or by Black Zetsu.

Like Hashirama, he was someone who wanted to abandon his brain and just enjoy the thrill of battle.

But if a mere high-level illusion could activate Liao Wu's Kaleidoscope, then wouldn't Ban's long-planned scheme have made him look like a clown?

"Damn it, I shouldn't have captured Tsunade in the first place! A simple genjutsu would have been enough!"

Ban was a little annoyed. This method was simple and direct, without having to use so many brain cells.

It's decided. From now on, if I want to help someone unlock their kaleidoscope, I'll use illusion magic and make them suffer terribly in the illusionary world.

When Hashirama heard Madara mention Tsunade, he asked, "Madara, was my granddaughter kidnapped by you and forced to marry Liaowu?"

Spotted Hair: "So what if it is? Is my grandson not good enough for your granddaughter?"

Hashirama shook his head: "That's not what I meant. I've heard Tobirama speculate that you want Tsunade to die in front of Ryougo to help him awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan."

"Ban, have you ever thought about this?"

Hashirama pressed Madara for answers.

Madara crossed his arms and said proudly, "Hashirama, that's exactly what I think. That kid doesn't care about many people, and your granddaughter happens to be one of them."

"She deserved to have her life used to lay the foundation for the new world!"

Hashirama was furious: "Madara, you've gone too far! Nawaki is dead, and now I'm his only descendant!"

Hashirama then turned to look at Ryougo, activating Sage Mode and using his Sage Senses to perceive Tsunade's chakra.

No, Hashirama did not sense Tsunade's chakra.

Hashirama's expression grew even more terrifying: "Madara, Tsunade's chakra is gone! You killed her!"

Madara crossed his arms, a mocking look on his face: "What? Can't take it anymore! Back then, Tobirama killed my brother Izuna, and I tolerated him living for so long out of respect for you."

"Now that your granddaughter is gone, are you going to hate me?"

"..."

Hashirama paused for a moment.

Sarutobi Sasuke jumped onto Hashirama's wooden dummy and told Hashirama the truth: "Hashirama-senpai, it's not like that. Your granddaughter Tsunade is not dead."

"She had suicidal symptoms before and almost died at Danzo's hands, but a ninja named Jiraiya rushed up and saved her."

"Tsunade isn't here right now simply because she was just sent away by Liaowu."

Hashirama breathed a sigh of relief, while also deeply admiring Jiraiya's loyalty: "I didn't expect this junior named Jiraiya to value relationships so much."

The Third Hokage jumped up, his expression somewhat somber: "First Hokage, Jiraiya was my student. He formed a team with Tsunade and Orochimaru from a young age, and I led the team."

"They are known as the Three Ninjas, each of whom is a pillar of the village to whom I have entrusted important responsibilities."

"Orochimaru is neither human nor ghost; Tsunade was kidnapped by Madara and made the wife of Ryogoku; and now my most trusted Jiraiya has died in battle."

"I have failed the First and Second Generation Leaders who entrusted me with the future of the village!"

"I should commit seppuku!"

If someone has to take responsibility for the chaos in the ninja world, then that person can only be the Third Hokage.

Because he is the Hokage of Konoha.

Liao Wu's defection and resurrection of Uchiha Madara using forbidden techniques were a disaster for Konoha. As the Third Hokage, he was primarily responsible.

Hashirama comforted him, saying, "Monkey, don't take everything on your shoulders. This isn't your fault."

"It was my carelessness back then that made me realize that Madara's challenge to a duel to destroy Konoha was a pretense; his real intention was to obtain my power."

"Damn it, I never thought that big-eyed, thick-browed guy like Madara would resort to tricks! How despicable!"

Madara overheard Hashirama's words and revealed a satisfied expression: "Hashirama, this isn't despicable; it's a scheme."

"Only those who survive to the end deserve to be the winners. Now that you have been resurrected by Edo Tensei, you have seen that after your death, the ninja world has experienced three Shinobi World Wars."

"War has raged across several countries, especially in this Rain Country, which is surrounded by three major powers. Look at this village—"

"Homes destroyed, countless people displaced, this is the one-country-one-village system you established, this is your foolish great power balancing policy."

Sarutobi Sasuke scratched his head, somewhat puzzled: "Wasn't Amegakure destroyed by Madara-senpai's Rinnegan eye technique?"

Madara, somewhat exasperated, yelled at Sarutobi Sasuke, "When adults are talking, children shouldn't interrupt!"

Sarutobi Sasuke remained silent.

Hashirama felt that Madara had hit a nerve; indeed, as Madara said, Hashirama's policy of balancing the five great nations had failed.

Otherwise, the ninja world wouldn't have fought three Shinobi World Wars, and even the tailed beasts that Hashirama distributed to various villages would have become war machines.

Seeing that Hashirama had fallen silent after Madara's words, Madara extended his hand: "Hashirama, come, let's build a world without strife together!"

"Project Eye of the Moon is the Sage of Six Paths' path to salvation."

"Reality is a huge quagmire; the more you struggle, the deeper you sink; the more you try to break free, the more you are dragged down."

No matter how desperately you run away, you can't escape this fate of decline.

"Life is full of suffering and weakness, so why not immerse ourselves in the world of dreams? That way, everyone can have their wishes fulfilled!"

Ban said with a fanatical expression.

Hashirama retorted to Madara, "Madara, you've been deceived. The Eye of the Moon Plan is a hoax. The Uchiha stone tablet has been altered. The Sage of Six Paths would not leave such a plan to the world."

"..."

Ban was puzzled: "I've been tricked? Who tricked me?!"

Hashirama then told Madara about Kaguya, explaining that the Eye of the Moon Plan would turn everyone into White Zetsu.

This plan could potentially revive Kaguya Otsutsuki, the progenitor of chakra.