Naruto: Reincarnation of a Hundred Lifetimes, the Uchiha's White Moonlight

"Then let's continue to observe."

Madara Uchiha lifted his foot forward, his tone indifferent.

Black Zetsu gave a wry smile and had no choice but to follow closely behind, continuing to observe everything in Konoha. The shock in his heart grew deeper and deeper: the word "peace" seemed to have truly taken root in this land, and was spreading from Konoha to the entire ninja world.

Anyone who sets foot in Konoha will not dismiss this peace as mere rhetoric, but will genuinely believe that it will eventually become a reality.

The ninja world is essentially a group of strong individuals who pursue peace, but they turn against each other due to conflicting ideologies.

But when true peace is within reach and there is a practical path to it, this hope will take root in everyone's heart, forcing all those who still cling to their beliefs to bow their heads in submission.

Yahiko and Nagato's Akatsuki organization had long since submitted, and the people in Konoha Village also had their own desires.

Some hope for the village's prosperity, some yearn for peace and tranquility, some are committed to maintaining a balance of power, and some safeguard their family's heritage.

Today's Konoha has managed to reconcile all these aspirations and achieve mutual prosperity. By taking advantage of the new era and breakthroughs in new technologies, it has abandoned the old red tape and has finally become the shining example it is today, winning the hearts and minds of everyone.

"Uchiha Madara, appear."

A completely different chakra fluctuation suddenly appeared on the giant monitoring instrument at the Root base. It was the chakra that belonged to Uchiha Madara, carrying the weight of time and the pressure of power.

The members of the Root organization in front of the screen showed no fear on their faces, only calm and methodical composure, conveying information layer by layer with a simple gesture.

In the new era, Konoha has long since abandoned the inefficient method of using the Body Flicker Technique to transmit messages. The rapid development of scientific research and technology has made information transmission more accurate and faster, and the manual errand-running model has been almost completely eliminated in Konoha.

The message quickly appeared on the screen in the Hokage's office. Orochimaru looked at the chakra symbol, smiled slightly, and didn't intend to inform Yun An immediately.

A sense of anticipation arose in his heart: with Konoha's current strength, could he have a good fight with this legend of the Valley of the End and the ancestor of the Uchiha clan?

It's also a good opportunity to try out his latest research findings.

Orochimaru was quite confident about this; even if there were casualties, it wouldn't be too late to call Yun'an then.

Moreover, it's time to put some pressure on those highly skilled ninjas in the village, to let them know that there are always people more capable than themselves, and that there's always something beyond their reach.

As the Hokage.

What he needs to consider is not only the immediate stability, but also the long-term fighting strength and the hearts of the people of Konoha.

"The person has arrived."

On the east side of Konoha's central plaza, Madara Uchiha had just received money from Black Zetsu and handed it to the staff at the ice cream shop, taking a cup of jelly ice cream wrapped in crispy corners.

He held the cool ice cream in his hands, took a bite, and the sweet and chewy texture melted in his mouth, making it more delicious than any food he could remember.

Madara Uchiha savored the food, while Black Zetsu stood speechlessly beside him, feeling that his trusted patron, on whom he relied for his livelihood, had become just an ordinary tourist, no different from those visitors who came in the name of peace in Konoha.

Just then, Madara Uchiha's voice rang out silently, and his aura suddenly changed. His lazy tourist demeanor vanished, replaced by the chilling pressure of the Uchiha ancestor: "Step back."

Upon hearing this, Black Zetsu vanished silently from the alleyway in a flash.

Madara Uchiha didn't care at all. Black Zetsu was just an assistant; the real battles should always be fought by him personally.

"Name: Uchiha Madara, Identity: Ancestor of the Uchiha Clan, Strength Assessment: Tentatively rated as Kage, not yet at a higher level, Danger Level: Extremely High, possesses the terrifying power to destroy a village or a country."

Suddenly, a message from headquarters came through the communicator of the ANBU ninja. The next second, several figures arrived quickly using the Body Flicker Technique and surrounded Uchiha Madara.

They did not launch an attack immediately upon seeing Uchiha Madara. Instead, the captain of the Anbu stepped forward and spoke with a serious yet humble gaze: "May I ask what brings Lord Uchiha Madara to Konoha this time?"

"If it's within Konoha's power, then as guardians of Konoha, the Anbu will certainly do their utmost to fulfill your needs, sir."

The ANBU ninjas stood around the perimeter, their movements perfectly synchronized, while the shopkeepers next to the square quickly closed their doors under the guidance of market regulators.

Treating Madara Uchiha with courtesy is one thing, protecting the business and public safety of the plaza is another. Both must be addressed, both sides must be taken care of, and the losses from violent conflict must be minimized. This is a principle that every member of the Konoha Anbu Second Division must keep in mind before taking up their post.

Madara Uchiha glanced at the ninjas surrounding him, his gaze landing lightly on the captain, his tone laced with a hint of mockery and malice: "Just you lot."

Two elite Jonin, three Chunin, and a few special-type ninjas—they dare to stop me?

"Is this the peaceful Konoha you've come here to die?"

The ANBU captain remained expressionless, unaffected by his words, and spoke in a deep voice, each word clear: "As members of the ANBU, we enjoy the high welfare of Konoha and have a high status in the ninja world, so we should fulfill our corresponding obligations."

As the Hokage once said, rights and obligations are inherently complementary.

Just like the Hokage himself, while wielding the power of the Kage of a ninja village, he must also fulfill his obligations.

To the best of my ability, I will lead Konoha to prosperity and strength, and enable the villagers of Konoha to live a happy life.

"The Hokage has the responsibilities and powers of the Hokage, and the Anbu has the responsibilities and powers of the Anbu."

From a small ninja village to the entire ninja world, only when everyone performs their duties can order be established and peace last. This is the vision that everyone desires.

I believe that Lord Madara's pursuit of peace in the past also stemmed from this idea.

The Konoha leadership was already aware of Madara's peace-loving principles.

As he spoke, the captain of the Anbu raised his hand and slowly took out a new set of textbooks for the Ninja Academy, clearly intending to use these textbooks to try and persuade Uchiha Madara in front of him.

The ninja manual was quickly delivered to Madara Uchiha.

He simply flipped through a few pages; with his abilities, having a photographic memory was a piece of cake for him.

But when they turned to the textbook and saw the evaluation of Hashirama Senju, the first Hokage, and his ancestor as the Uchiha clan, even someone as strong-willed as Madara Uchiha couldn't help but smile.

The above words inexplicably moved him.

The textbook clearly states: "The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, pursued a noble peace and distributed all the Tailed Beasts to other ninja villages, which in turn caused Konoha to lose its powerful weapon of choice."

Truth is only within the range of powerful ninjutsu. Lord Hashirama's actions were a major blunder.