With a mix of complex emotions, Madara headed towards Konoha.
Konoha Gate.
A young intern, who had just joined the Konoha Military Police Force and was wearing a brand new uniform, was busy with registration.
He tried to keep his composure as he looked at the man in ancient red armor before him, whose aura was terrifyingly strong.
The intern tried to keep his voice from trembling. "Please register."
Madara: ?
He frowned, his Rinnegan coldly sweeping over them.
"Na-name."
The intern's scalp tingled under that gaze, but he steeled himself and handed over the registration book.
"Uchiha Madara."
"Uchiha... Madara."
The pen in the intern's hand clattered to the ground.
"Alert! Madara has returned! He's here for revenge!"
A piercing alarm instantly cut through the sky.
Almost in the next second, countless figures darted out from the watchtowers on both sides of the gate, nearby bushes, rooftops, and shadows.
The cold glint of kunai flashed, and various Ninjutsu were poised to strike.
The well-trained Konoha ninjas instantly surrounded Madara three layers deep, making escape impossible, and the atmosphere became incredibly tense.
Inaho, who was in charge of guarding the gate today, immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
What was happening? Didn't Satoshi beat this man badly and then let him go?
Why was he back today? He couldn't be here for revenge, could he?
No, that's not right. If he was here for revenge, why would he use the main gate? He'd go straight to the Hokage Building to challenge the Hokage to a duel.
Everyone's eyes collectively turned to Inaho, their meaning clear.
You have the highest position here, and you're an Uchiha. You should make a decision.
Inaho gulped. The last time they met, the aftershock of Susanoo had almost killed him. He was still limping when he walked.
He asked, "Madara-sama, may I ask why you have come to Konoha?"
Madara replied, "I'm looking for your Hokage."
Upon hearing this, Inaho's cold sweat flowed even more profusely.
Bad, he's here for another fight.
Many people instinctively tightened their grip on their weapons, their palms slick with sweat.
According to the clan's unofficial history, Madara and Hashirama, the two esteemed elders, used to fight for no reason. They would throw the village into chaos, leaving no peace.
Later, Tobirama couldn't stand it and charged Madara with disturbing public order, fining him a large sum of money.
Madara, never one to tolerate such indignity, packed his bags and left home that very day.
It was only after Hashirama's friendly persuasion that he carried the bruised and battered Madara, back.
At this moment, a commotion suddenly arose from within the crowd.
"Hokage-sama is here."
The crowd parted, making a path for Satoshi, who, dressed in his Hokage robes, approached Madara.
Madara got straight to the point. "I'll help you kill a few people, and you help me find Black Zetsu."
"Deal."
After saying that, Madara shouldered his Gunbai and turned to leave.
"I'll be stationed outside the village. Find me if you need anything."
After Madara left, the Police Force ninjas looked at each other in bewilderment.
"This is..."
Satoshi lightly said, "Madara is Konoha's enforcer now, that's it."
"Huh? Satoshi... Hokage-sama."
Inaho lowered his voice. "Isn't that a bit risky?"
"No."
Satoshi pointed to the clan crest on Inaho's body and said, "He was once the Uchiha clan's leader, he has pride."
Inaho grumbled inwardly, thinking, 'But not every clan head has pride.'
Satoshi tidied his messy white hair and said, "Stay vigilant. I have a feeling something is going to happen."
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
—
A few days later.
Konoha outskirts, training ground.
Naruto and Sasuke had already rested, but Guy was still doing push-ups with his student, Lee.
"Come on, Lee, only five hundred more!"
"Got it, Guy-sensei! I feel my youth burning brightly!"
"Not bad, Lee, you're stronger than before! Constantly challenging your limits, that's what youth is all about!"
While motivating Lee, Guy urged Naruto and Sasuke, "You've been resting for thirty seconds. Aren't you going to continue training?"
Naruto and Sasuke exchanged a look, then tacitly turned away, pretending not to hear.
"Here's a pancake."
"Let me have a sip of water, I'm a bit parched."
As Naruto took the water cup, a familiar vortex appeared behind him.
A guy wearing a white mask emerged and reached out to grab Naruto.
"Watch out!"
Leaf Strong Whirlwind!
Boom!
Guy passed through Obito's phased body and snatched Naruto away.
Guy assumed a fighting stance. "Obito, I've been waiting for you."
At the same time, a roar filled with endless grief and hatred exploded.
"Obito!"
"It was you who killed my parents! I'll kill you with my own hands!"
Naruto glared at Obito, knowing that this despicable villain had attacked Konoha while his mother was in labor. He had killed his parents and almost destroyed Konoha.
He had trained with his sensei for so many years for this very day.
Naruto roared, "Kurama, lend me all your power!"
Kurama gave a surprised sound, knowing that this silly boy was completely insane today.
If he wanted Chakra, then so be it.
More and more Chakra overflowed from Naruto's body.
Obito snorted coldly, "A beast is a beast, only good as a ninja's weapon."
Hearing that voice full of possessiveness, Kurama's massive body trembled violently within the sealed space.
It's eyes instantly constricted, and chaotic Chakra surged uncontrollably.
This familiar Chakra, these hateful Sharingan.
"It's him!"
It was he who had invaded Konoha that year, extracting it from its previous Jinchuriki, Kushina. He had controlled it with an evil eye.
"Damn Uchiha! Your eyes are as disgusting as Madara's!"
"Hey, Naruto."
Naruto, who was trembling with anger at Obito's appearance, paused. "What?"
"Listen, kid."
"Now, I'll give you all my power. Go and kill this bastard. Right here, right now!"
The enraged Naruto made a surprised sound.
In the past, Kurama was always a bit reluctant to pay rent, so why was he offering to hand it over today?
"Although I don't really like you, I hate that Uchiha even more."
"Understood." Naruto nodded vigorously, feeling the Chakra surging wildly within him.
"Get ready, Kurama!"
On the other side, Sasuke silently drew his Kusanagi Sword.
He slowly raised his sword tip, pointing it at Obito, his newly awakened Eternal Mangekyo fixed on him.
"You led Itachi down that path of no return. You made me lose my brother forever. Today, you must die."
Guy solemnly took out his nunchaku from his bag. "Kakashi risked his life to keep you. As his lifelong rival and friend, I, Guy, declare that you will not leave today."
As for whether Obito could survive Naruto and Sasuke, that was up to his own luck.
Konoha's Blue Beast, Guy, Naruto, imbued with Nine-Tails's power, and Sasuke, ready to activate his Susanoo at any moment.
They formed a stable and oppressive triangle, firmly trapping Obito, who possessed the power of both Kamui, in the center.