Naruto: I, the villain template, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 40 Lord Madara, You Might Not Believe It (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

"How ugly!"

The figure emerged from the darkness step by step, its gaunt and aged face revealed in the lamplight.

His thick, slightly disheveled white hair and the deep lines etched on his face by time resembled an unmarked tombstone with an epitaph, yet none of this could completely erode his pride.

The tall figure, with his arms crossed, remained upright, and the crimson tomoe in his eyes seemed to bleed. The Third Mizukage beside him retreated to the back in a daze.

Even though these Sharingan eyes didn't belong to him, they still exuded a cold and domineering aura.

Because those three-tomoe Sharingan eyes are not good enough for him.

Because he is the "Rose of the Battlefield," the "Legendary Ninja."

—Uchiha Madara.

"A poor and remote village."

Madara Uchiha stood by the window, looking down at the viewer, and said in a calm tone, "A bunch of cowardly, reclusive fools who only know how to cause internal strife."

"His only value is to be used."

In order to provide resources for his own plans, he had already infiltrated the Hidden Mist Village to the point of being a sieve, and many of its high-ranking members had become puppets.

The reason for choosing Fog Concealment is simple.

Firstly, because Wuyin is located on the edge of the continent, transportation is inconvenient and information flow is not smooth. This also means that its geographical location is unique and peaceful, which can effectively block news and prevent anyone from discovering its existence.

Secondly, because there are a large number of Kirigakure clans with bloodline limits, such as the Kaguya clan with the Shikotsumyaku, the Yuki clan with the Ice Release, the Hozuki clan who are proficient in Water Release techniques, as well as the Lava Release and Boil Release bloodlines, etc.

In Madara's view, bloodline limits are strength, and the more bloodline ninja clans there are, the stronger they are. Ninja clans that possess bloodline limits and secret techniques are the true fighting force of a village.

If Kirigakure were allowed to develop quietly in a secluded corner for decades, it would be uncertain whether Konoha or Kirigakure would be stronger in the future, and it would be much more difficult to weaken them then.

Therefore, Madara infiltrated Kirigakure and used his Sharingan to control the Third Mizukage, secretly instigating conflict between civilian ninjas and clan ninjas to cause internal strife and suppress and weaken the ninja clans.

In retrospect, his choice was indeed incredibly wise.

"Madara-sama!"

The ground behind Madara suddenly rippled, and a White Zetsu emerged, half-hidden, reporting in a somewhat panicked tone, "The White Zetsu responsible for monitoring Nagato has suddenly disappeared!"

Disappeared?

That means he was discovered and then died.

Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes, his Sharingan flashing as if he were deep in thought.

A moment later, without turning his head, he asked, "Where did it last disappear to?"

"It should be near the port of the Land of Hot Water!"

Bai Zetsu's tone was somewhat worried, even tinged with a hint of apprehension: "That guy didn't even have a chance to send a message back. I wonder what trouble he encountered. Could our intelligence have been leaked by him?"

Although the White Zetsu that Madara obtained from the Gedo Mazo are basically the same, these special White Zetsu individuals each have their own strengths.

For example, it is the most skilled individual among all White Zetsu in the "Mayfly Technique".

By intervening in networks of organic matter such as plant roots and underground water, it can move at high speed to any location and cut off all life during activation.

Although none of these special White Zetsu individuals would concede to the others, it had to admit that the guy's stealth ability was indeed the strongest, and he was the White Zetsu most skilled in "Spore Technique" and "Disguise Technique".

However, it could actually sense the despair and fear in that guy's connection before it disappeared...

"No." Madara simply shook his head indifferently at White Zetsu's worry and palpitations, without any intention of explaining.

Whether they are special individual White Zetsu or those unconscious White Zetsu, they are all just tools in his eyes.

Because White Zetsu's memories are not in their "brain," nor do they possess an organ like a "brain," but rather reside within the "Gedo Statue"...

If someone were to attempt to use secret techniques to enter the White Zetsu's mental world to obtain information, they would be astonished to discover that White Zetsu creatures have no "brain" at all.

"Ah, is that so? Then it's alright. As expected of Lord Madara, you're very thoughtful. It's just a pity about that guy."

While Bai Jue said it was a pity, his face showed schadenfreude, and he did not feel sad at all for the death of that Bai Jue.

"It was probably discovered by Nagato, so... we shouldn't get close to him for now."

After a moment of contemplation, Madara frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Nagato's growth rate is a bit too fast, probably because of that brat named Muzan."

He actually hoped that Nagato could grow stronger.

After all, to use the "Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique," one needs a sufficiently strong body to support that terrifying chakra and life force.

But he didn't want Nagato to explore the unique sensory abilities within the Uzumaki clan's bloodline. He originally wanted White Zetsu, who was in charge of monitoring, to arrange some crises to stimulate Nagato's familiarity with the Rinnegan's abilities.

result……

"Kagura's Mind's Eye" is one of the few sensory ninjutsu techniques that can detect White Zetsu.

"Was it that brat's accidental discovery? Or an unexpected pawn?"

Ban's brows furrowed even deeper, and a hint of annoyance appeared on his face. Looking at his withered palms, he thought to himself, "If it weren't for this old body weighing me down, why would I need to search for a so-called proxy?"

It was just a kid he didn't care about, and he thought it wouldn't have any impact, but it actually managed to slightly disrupt his chessboard.

"Lord Madara?" A cautious, tentative voice came from behind. "Are you going to abandon monitoring Nagato?"

"Brainless idiot." Madara couldn't help but curse, then explained, "Just don't get close to Nagato, you can continue to monitor him from outside your perception range... and that brat Tsukimi."

Isn't that kid short of people?

He would surely not refuse something as useful as White Zetsu.

Waiting until the Ninja World War breaks out completely might be a good time.

Until then, continue selecting suitable Uchiha clan members to serve as their proxy, so that they can openly and legitimately infiltrate Nagato's inner circle.

"Oh, right." Madara seemed to suddenly remember something, tilting his head slightly as he asked, "Has Konoha taken any specific measures against Kirigakure's movements?"

The most important thing now is to eliminate the Uzumaki clan.

He had fought the Uzumaki clan before, and although he won in the end, he was disgusted by those guys.

What about the Corpse Demon Sealing Technique, the Contract Seal, the Four Red Yang Formation, the Six Red Yang Formation, and the most disgusting Vajra Lockdown and Kagura's Mind's Eye...

Just thinking about how he was tied up back then made Ban feel a chill run down his spine.

Damn the Uzumaki clan, they have no other skills, but they come up with all sorts of disgusting tricks!

Those disgusting sealing techniques and sensory abilities have absolutely no reason to exist, and the ninja world is not lacking in remnants of the Uzumaki bloodline.

He could find several White Zetsu whenever he wanted, so it would be best to completely sever the lineage of the Uzumaki clan, so that he wouldn't have to worry about White Zetsu's existence being discovered.

However, although he had tried his best to ensure that the news of the operation in the Land of Whirlpools would not be leaked, the spies during the war were like leeks, growing back as soon as they were cut.

It's estimated that the scouts relayed the news back when the Hidden Mist troops set off.

He wasn't worried about other forces; his only concern was Konoha's reaction.

Konoha will definitely provide support, but how much support can they offer...?

Ban had some guesses in his mind, but he wasn't sure yet.

Upon hearing Madara's question, White Zetsu's expression turned somewhat strange, even comical.

"You might not believe it if I told you."

"Konoha is completely silent."

Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha, who had always appeared confident and in control, was stunned.

There's no movement at all?

Is that brat Hiruzen Sarutobi out of his mind?

(End of this chapter)