Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode

Barring unforeseen circumstances, Amegakure's previous situation of being heavily reliant on the Daimyo of the Land of Rain for funding will no longer exist.

With ample financial support, the growth and expansion of Yuyin Village was an inevitable outcome.

"Tell me about my eyes."

After learning about Hattori Masashige's situation, Madara Uchiha began to take notice of his Rinnegan.

Judging from the current situation, Hattori Masanari is undoubtedly an ambitious person. Once he discovers the Rinnegan, he will inevitably set his sights on it sooner or later.

Although he wouldn't mind having his eyes rehosted, if that host was a disobedient fellow, it would be best to get rid of them as soon as possible.

After learning about Hattori Masanari's spirit of rain, he no longer held any hope of winning Hattori over and making him a puppet to carry out the Eye of the Moon Plan in the future. Such a guy with a firm will and beliefs could not be successfully swayed by him with a few words.

This person needs to experience a major psychological setback, such as losing someone important to them.

However, Black Zetsu has never mentioned anyone important in Hattori Masanari's life, which suggests that he is a person without many ties. Perhaps his only bond is Amegakure, which he cherishes dearly.

"If Amegakure is destroyed, I might be able to use him for my own purposes."

A dangerous thought suddenly occurred to Madara Uchiha, and a dazzling red light flashed in his eyes.

Seeing this, Black Zetsu knew that Madara Uchiha must have been thinking about something interesting and was getting excited.

It didn't care about that and replied, "Nagato is doing very well. Under Jiraiya's tutelage, Nagato's strength has been steadily growing. He has already mastered the five basic chakra natures and is gradually accepting Jiraiya's naive ideas. His bond with the other two is also getting deeper and deeper."

"Is that so? It seems my eye's host has been growing quite well lately. That naive Jiraiya has really been a great help."

Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha smiled, clearly pleased with Nagato's current progress.

Naive thinking is good.

It's good to have friends and form close bonds.

Both are good.

A few seconds later, he continued, "So, tell me about that interesting person you mentioned earlier."

"Here's the thing, a very powerful Lightning Release ninja has appeared in the ninja world. If there are no surprises, this person is from Kumogakure and is most likely a rogue ninja who is just hiding his identity. This person has been active on the border of the Land of Earth recently, causing heavy losses to the border troops stationed in Iwagakure."

As a result, relations between Iwagakure and Kumogakure are rapidly deteriorating. Although the conflict hasn't escalated to the point of a full-scale war, it's likely imminent.

Black Zetsu immediately replied.

The mysterious Lightning Release ninja has stirred up conflict between two major ninja villages, which has been a hot topic recently.

Black Zetsu naturally took note of this and dispatched many White Zetsu to secretly search for and investigate this mysterious Lightning Release ninja. They discovered that he was a lone wolf ninja who had no connection with Kumogakure. His actions against Iwagakure's border troops were merely his personal actions.

"A very powerful Lightning Release ninja, how powerful is he?"

"Uchiha Madara asked."

"He faced over a hundred Iwa ninjas single-handedly, including five Jonin and the rest Chunin who were skilled in collective Earth Release. As a result, all five Jonin died, and most of the Chunin were also killed or wounded. He then easily escaped the pursuit of hundreds of Iwa ninjas."

Black Zetsu recounted the most glorious achievement of the mysterious Lightning Release ninja.

"Looks like he has some skill. What kind of lightning release ninjutsu is this person good at?"

Madara Uchiha raised an eyebrow slightly and sneered.

"It's a lightning release technique that accelerates movement. It should be called the Lightning Strike Technique. It's considered a rather advanced lightning release technique in the Hidden Cloud Village."

Black Zetsu replied.

"That's it?"

Madara Uchiha said with some doubt.

"Yes, from beginning to end, this guy used this Lightning Release technique to fight. However, his physical strength is extremely high, his chakra reserves are also very large, and he has a deep understanding of Lightning Release. He can maintain this Lightning Release technique for a long time and his movement speed is extremely fast. Most of the Iwagakure ninjas were killed by him with his ninja swords before they could even release their ninjutsu. I estimate that this guy has the bloodline of the Yotsuki clan."

Black Zetsu added.

"Lightning Release Secret Technique, huh? This Lightning Release Secret Technique is actually a low-powered version of the Cloud Village's S-rank Lightning Release forbidden technique, Lightning Release Chakra Mode. It has extremely severe side effects. Ordinary ninjas, let alone using it for a long time, can't even withstand the erosion of Lightning Release Chakra for a few seconds before their bodies suffer permanent damage. You're saying this person can maintain this Lightning Release Secret Technique for a long time, so it's true that they have the bloodline of the Yotsuki clan, and maybe they're even a guy with excellent bloodlines."

Madara Uchiha, a knowledgeable and experienced elder in the ninja world, knew many secrets of the Yotsuki clan. He nodded, agreeing with Black Zetsu's guess.

"Lord Madara, this man likely has a deep-seated hatred for Iwagakure and has already broken with Kumogakure, becoming a rogue ninja. Look, he's such a useful pawn. Shouldn't we send someone to make contact with him? Right now, both Iwagakure and Kumogakure are looking for him. With the strength of the ANBU forces of these two great ninja villages, they should be able to find this guy soon. If we don't make contact with him as soon as possible, we might die one day from the pursuit of the ANBU forces of the two great ninja villages."

Black Zetsu asked tentatively.

It was most pleased to see these powerful rogue ninjas who stirred up trouble in the ninja world. These people would definitely be a great help in the future execution of the Eye of the Moon Plan. It would be a real pity if they died so soon.

"Never mind him. If he can hold out for a year against the pursuit of the two great ninja villages' ANBU, then he'll have some value. Now let's talk about that mysterious organization called the Night Organization."

Madara Uchiha rejected Black Zetsu's offer to recruit this mysterious Lightning Release ninja without hesitation.

According to Black Zetsu's description, this mysterious Lightning Release ninja is quite strong, but not enough to tempt him. He needs this mysterious Lightning Release ninja to continue accumulating hatred for Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

The year was the test he gave to this mysterious lightning ninja.

Having been hunted by two major ninja villages for a year, this person must hate them to the core. If he survives, his strength will definitely increase significantly.

When the time comes, he can have Black Zetsu recruit them. These mentally and physically exhausted rogue ninjas definitely need a stable place to stay, and he, Madara Uchiha, has the ability to provide that.

As for whether this ninja will submit and obey?

Madara Uchiha hadn't considered this question because he was absolutely confident that he could subdue this homeless rogue ninja by force.

"I understand, Lord Madara. I will obey your orders."

Black Zetsu instantly understood Madara Uchiha's meaning and sneered.

Next, it began to introduce the Night Organization to Madara Uchiha:

"According to the intelligence gathered by the White Zetsu, the Night Organization is actually the armed organization of the Other Shore Flower Pharmaceutical Company. However, the relationship between the two is not one of superior and subordinate, but rather one of cooperation. The Night Organization provides armed support to the Other Shore Flower Pharmaceutical Company, while the Other Shore Flower Pharmaceutical Company provides financial support to the Night Organization."

The leader of the Night Organization seems to have a deep grudge against Konoha Root and has been causing trouble for Konoha Root. After Danzo lost power, Konoha Root's intelligence network outside was almost destroyed by this organization, and many Root ninjas were killed. Even though Danzo can now send shadow clones to operate outside and take charge of Root's work, he is still at a disadvantage in the fight against the Night Organization.

Recently, the Other Shore Flower Pharmaceutical Company has established a production branch in the Rain Country, and the Night Organization has also begun to develop in the Rain Country at a very fast pace. It has also secretly absorbed a large number of war orphans and continues to provide them with various systematic training programs.

To this day, many war orphans who have received training have been secretly sent out to branches of the Other Shore Flower Pharmaceutical Company in major countries and to companies and shops secretly controlled by the Other Shore Flower Pharmaceutical Company.

Today, the Higanbana Company has established branches in ninja villages across major countries, possessing substantial financial strength and becoming a well-known multinational corporation in the ninja world.

"Interesting. A mysterious organization has secretly established its intelligence network through a multinational corporation, opening stores all over the ninja world. It also possesses a considerable armed force. What could its purpose be? I really want to know. Black Zetsu, you need to find the leader of this Night Organization as soon as possible."

After listening to Black Zetsu's introduction of the Night Organization, Madara Uchiha said with great interest.

Based solely on the information Black Zetsu has provided about the Night Organization, this mysterious organization is definitely plotting something earth-shattering.

Regardless, this mysterious organization has value and is a very good pawn. If he can control the leader of this mysterious organization in the future and then use that control to control the organization, it will definitely be of great help to his Eye of the Moon plan.

"As you command."

Having received the answer he wanted from Madara Uchiha, Black Zetsu immediately smiled and said...

Using the Night Organization to aid Project Eye of the Moon is exactly what it wants.

It has been secretly investigated and found that this Night Organization is a mysterious civilian organization with no connection to the major ninja villages. Its leader is also a mysterious Kage-level powerhouse, who is completely unmatched by the famous Kage-level powerhouses of the major ninja villages.

With such a mysterious organization and leader, it's no surprise that this Night Organization will become a disruptor of the ninja world's order, stirring up trouble and perhaps one day launching a terrifying plan to overthrow it.

Therefore, Black Zetsu felt it was necessary to secretly control this intriguing and mysterious organization and make it a driving force for the Eye of the Moon Project.

"However, the leader of this Night Organization is very mysterious and not easy to find. The White Zetsu are all guys who aren't very bright. They can be used to secretly gather intelligence, but it's definitely not going to work if they're asked to infiltrate the enemy and gather intelligence. We have to think of a way."

Black Zetsu thought to himself.

"Besides the mysterious Lightning Release ninja and the Night Organization, is there any other interesting information?"

After receiving Black Zetsu's reply, Madara Uchiha continued to ask questions.

Seeing that Madara Uchiha wanted to ask other questions, Black Zetsu thought for a moment and then replied, "That guy Danzo seems to be eyeing Wood Release, and he recently sent people to the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools to steal a large number of Uzumaki clan remains. He even secretly sent people to other ninja villages to steal the remains of some famous ninjas."

"Danzo, this bastard has actually gone and done such disgusting things as grave robbing. It seems that he has his eye on the forbidden technique Impure World Reincarnation developed by that despicable Tobirama Senju. As expected of that guy's disciple, he is disgusting."

Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha sneered.

Then, he suddenly remembered something, and instantly unleashed a terrifying killing intent. He stared intently at the Black Zetsu in front of him and said coldly, "Did that bug attack Hashirama Senju's remains?"

Chapter 157: Let's Dance Together

Black Zetsu wasn't surprised to see Madara Uchiha suddenly become so angry.

If we're talking about the creature that knows Madara Uchiha best in this world, then it's definitely this one. It secretly watched most of Madara Uchiha's growth and quietly guided him, deeply understanding that there are two people Madara Uchiha values ​​most in this world.

One was his younger brother, Uchiha Izuna, and the other was his close friend and rival, Senju Hashirama.

It was because of the deaths of these two that Madara Uchiha completely lost love, fell into boundless darkness, became utterly disillusioned with the world, and then pursued that ridiculous illusory world, attempting to escape it with the Infinite Tsukuyomi.

However, deep down, he still loved the two of them immensely and would give the highest level of attention and care to anything related to them.

Just like now, when Hashirama Senju's remains were in danger, he immediately erupted in anger.

Black Zetsu believed that if Danzo really touched Hashirama Senju's corpse and Madara Uchiha found out, Danzo would definitely die a horrible death, and even everyone related to Danzo would be killed by him.

"Don't worry, Lord Madara. The place where Hashirama Senju is buried in the Senju clan cemetery is sealed with a very powerful seal. Danzo's people are not able to break the seal. His plan to take the power of Wood Release from Hashirama Senju has failed."

Black Zetsu stared at the terrifying pressure emanating from Madara Uchiha's Sharingan and answered truthfully.

"That's good. But given that bug's personality, he definitely won't let this go. He'll probably bother Hashirama again in the future."

Upon hearing that Hashirama Senju's body was unharmed, Madara Uchiha breathed a sigh of relief. His killing intent subsided somewhat, and he spoke with a cold expression, though his voice still betrayed a deep murderous intent.

He had no intention of letting anyone who might threaten Hashirama Senju's remains go.

"Lord Madara, please calm down. Danzo is not a threat. I went to the place where Hashirama Senju was buried. The sealing technique set up there is the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique, and it is an improved version of the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique. The sealing level is very high. I estimate that only a sealing technique ninja of the level of Mito Uzumaki would be able to break the seal."

Seeing that Madara Uchiha didn't intend to let Danzo go, Black Zetsu quickly added.

Although Danzo is just a bug, he is a terrible poisonous insect that can seriously harm Konoha. As long as he lives, Konoha will suffer from the harm of this poisonous insect at all times, constantly accelerating the decay of the great tree of Konoha.

If Madara Uchiha were to kill Danzo in a fit of anger, Konoha could likely clean up the rotten roots beneath the surface, and the village would quickly reunite and be revitalized.

Therefore, it did not want Danzo, that bug, to die so quickly.

"What? The sealing techniques there actually require a sealing technique ninja of Mito Uzumaki's caliber to break?"

Madara Uchiha asked doubtfully, clearly distrusting Black Zetsu's words.

Although he didn't want to admit it, among all the sealing ninjas he had ever seen, Mito Uzumaki was the most powerful.

Now that Mito Uzumaki is dead, who in the world can set up such a powerful sealing technique?

He had been to the place where Hashirama Senju's remains were before; there hadn't been any sealing techniques of this level protecting that place before.

"If Lord Ban doesn't believe me, you can go and see for yourself."