He did indeed have such thoughts, but since this plan wouldn't work, he had others. It didn't matter.
In a competition between the two, he believed the one who laughed last would definitely be him!
"Haha, Obito, you're too sensitive."
"Since you think it's inappropriate, to show my sincerity, we'll do it your way," Madara Uchiha said with an indifferent smile.
Seeing this, Obito Uchiha didn't pursue the matter further. He began to control Hashirama Senju to reveal the locations of Shikkotsu Forest, Mount Myoboku, and Ryūchi Cave...
Hashirama Senju wasn't clear about the location of Ryūchi Cave, but he knew where Shikkotsu Forest and Mount Myoboku were.
"So, which one should we target first?" Obito Uchiha asked casually after lowering the coffin back underground.
"Mount Myoboku, of course. The Katsuyu Sage of Shikkotsu Forest is a bit special. It's a non-threatening species that can split into countless smaller parts," Madara Uchiha said without hesitation.
"Lord Madara is wise," Black Zetsu said in a flattering tone.
"Mount Myoboku it is. When do we act?"
"Now!" Madara Uchiha said decisively.
"Alright. Notify me with the Magic Lantern Body Technique when you arrive."
Using Kamui, it wouldn't take him much time to get there, even if Mount Myoboku was on the other side of the world. But Madara Uchiha couldn't be taken there by him, so there would be a wait.
With the power of their Rinnegan, they could communicate across space even from opposite ends of the continent.
"Good."
Without another word, Madara Uchiha stepped on the rock wall and left the underground. Upon reaching the open ground, he activated his Perfect Susanoo and soared into the sky...
Just as the two decided to act against Mount Myoboku, the Great Toad Sage, sleeping in the temple of Mount Myoboku, woke up from his dream with a start...
The Great Toad Sage, possessing the ability of prophecy, was not so easily dealt with. When an existence capable of threatening him and Mount Myoboku harbored intentions, his ability provided feedback very quickly.
Receiving the summons, Fukasaku and Shima immediately woke up from their warm beds and rushed to the Great Toad Sage's presence overnight.
After paying their respects, Fukasaku asked seriously, "Great Toad Sage, has something major happened for you to summon us late at night?"
The Great Toad Sage, usually lazy and seemingly never getting enough sleep, was now fully alert. He said gravely, "I dreamed that two powerful enemies will attack soon. If we do nothing, Mount Myoboku will be destroyed!"
"What?" Fukasaku and Shima's expressions changed drastically, and they exclaimed in unison.
"Great Toad Sage, what kind of powerful enemies are so formidable?" Fukasaku looked solemn, a hint of disbelief in his eyes.
Outsiders didn't know the strength of Mount Myoboku, but as an elder, he was well aware of his home's power.
Leaving aside Mount Myoboku's maze-like geographical location, even if the entire force of one of the five great ninja villages descended upon Mount Myoboku, Mount Myoboku would likely win!
In terms of numbers, Mount Myoboku didn't have that many combat-capable toads, but they had the Great Toad Sage.
Given the current situation in the ninja world, there shouldn't be any enemies capable of threatening the Great Toad Sage. At most, it would be a draw.
"Troublemakers. Two troublemakers."
"Although I couldn't see their faces clearly, I can confirm they have Uchiha blood. They possess power rivaling that of the young Hashirama and Madara Uchiha back in the day."
"Mount Myoboku cannot withstand this crisis head-on. Otherwise, even if we use all our trump cards, it will only be a pyrrhic victory."
"Mount Myoboku will be reduced to ruins, and countless descendants will be killed or injured. We must ask for help."
Shima asked with a very grave expression, "Great Toad Sage, should we ask for help from the summoners who have signed contracts with Mount Myoboku?"
"Yes, but we don't need too many. Just Kageyama Kogetsu, the Hokage of Konoha, the former Child of Prophecy Naruto Uzumaki, and Little Jiraiya."
"Mainly the first two. Whether Little Jiraiya comes or not won't affect the overall situation."
"What? The Child of Prophecy is that little guy Naruto?"
"Why has he become the 'former' Child of Prophecy?"
The toad couple was very surprised, their expressions becoming a bit strange.
Didn't you say you didn't know who the Child of Prophecy was?
That's why Little Jiraiya searched the world. Now it turns out the Child of Prophecy was in Konoha all along, and closely related to Little Jiraiya. Isn't this playing people for fools?
As the saying goes, the older the ginger, the spicier it gets. At the Great Toad Sage's age, he had long become "spicy." He could guess most of the toad couple's thoughts at a glance.
The Great Toad Sage shook his head with a kind smile. "You two are still too young."
"Prophecies can never be spoken too clearly. Being vague is best; it allows for flexibility."
"Besides, given human nature, they won't cherish what they get easily. They only cherish what they obtain through great hardship."
"So I couldn't explain it fully. And I haven't known for that long. It was only two years ago, when the Child of Prophecy's fate underwent a drastic change, that I learned the relevant information."
"This drastic change caused the Child of Prophecy to shift from a leading role in bringing peace to a supporting role."
"I saw that the world after the change also achieved peace, and Mount Myoboku's situation was good, so I didn't interfere much."
It took Fukasaku and Shima some time to digest his words.
"Then who is the new Child of Prophecy?"
"I don't know."
The Great Toad Sage actually couldn't prophesy about Six Paths level existences, and Kageyama Kogetsu happened to be one.
As for Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, there was no need for a real prophecy. The act of planting a God Tree to absorb the planet's natural energy already threatened Mount Myoboku, all native cultivators relying on natural energy, and even the entire world.
"But I have a guess, based on my previous dreams."
"Can you tell us?" The toad couple was very curious.
"Mm. The Child of Prophecy must possess extraordinary strength to have the foundation for achieving peace. Without strength, everything is just a castle in the air."
"Besides those two troublemakers, there are only three people in the ninja world whose strength is worth my attention."
"Naruto, the reincarnate of Asura's chakra; Sasuke, the reincarnate of Indra's chakra; and Kageyama Kogetsu, the Hokage of Konoha."
"Since Naruto, the former Child of Prophecy, has become a supporter, then correspondingly, Sasuke most likely won't become the Child of Prophecy either."
"Naruto and Sasuke became Kageyama Kogetsu's godsons."
"With the father-son relationship plus the superior-subordinate relationship in the Konoha ninja system, the two of them were already Kageyama Kogetsu's supporters..."
The couple exclaimed in unison, "Kageyama Kogetsu!"
"Mm."
"Strange. According to intelligence, Kageyama Kogetsu's background is nothing special. Why would this happen?" Fukasaku asked with a puzzled look.
"Although I don't know exactly what it is, he probably had some huge fortuitous encounter."
"Whatever the encounter, it's too late now. Do not pry, or you might bring disaster upon Mount Myoboku."
"Besides, we need his help now..."
Fukasaku and Shima bowed. "Yes, Great Toad Sage!"
The Great Toad Sage said seriously, "Enough chat."
"Immediately have the messenger toads notify the three of them as quickly as possible. Prepare the Reverse Summoning Technique. The two troublemakers could descend on Mount Myoboku at any time..."
"Understood!"
Fukasaku and Shima bowed solemnly again, then turned and left, rushing to carry out their tasks.
...
At two in the morning, Konoha, outside Kageyama Kogetsu's bedroom. A green, jade-like frog jumped out of the pond, opened its mouth wide, and let out a clear and melodious croak.
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