Chapter 79: Dark Entity Aka Black Zetsu

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"I had a deep prejudice against the Uchiha before you guys came here," the Uzukage confessed to Setsuna.

"Why?" asked Setsuna.

"I learned about war when I was a kid. Many people were injured, and there were many casualties. But now, with you integrating into Uzushiogakure, I don't see any differences between us. We have the same blood color," said the Uzukage. "Except for our eyes and hair, we're basically the same human beings."

"I went to the battlefield when I was 10 years old. It was the day my older brother died," replied Setsuna.

"Yeah, even kids were drafted into the battlefield," agreed the Uzukage. "Sometimes, it was with the Uchiha, and sometimes it was against other clans. But most of the time, it was against the Uchiha."

"We've been fighting for a thousand years, but our ancestors were siblings," Setsuna smiled bitterly.

"Why do you think the Uchiha and Senju fought against each other?" asked the Uzukage.

"Actually, I may have found the answer," confessed Setsuna.

"What is it?" asked the Uzukage with some interest.

"According to our ancestral records, many leaders almost became like Madara and Hashirama. But suddenly, wars broke out again due to people's instigations. I believe there is something out there trying to throw oil into the fire and grow the fire of hatred even bigger," said Setsuna.

"What? Who?" asked the Uzukage with a shocked expression.

"It is not a human being. The thing is black and tries to instigate the Uchiha to do extreme things," said Setsuna. "I believe it is the reason why Indra Otsutsuki went dark and tried to kill his brother."

"Hmmmm," this piece of information was shocking news to the Uzukage.

"I believe maybe Uchiha Madara or the next Uchiha would be influenced by this entity. I call this entity a shadow, and it wants something from the Uchiha," said Setsuna. "Do you have any legends or stories about this entity?"

"No, we don't have those kinds of legends. But have you met this entity?"

"Sometimes, I can sense someone trying to spy on me silently," revealed Setsuna. "I believe that the record and the person who tried to spy on me are the same. I can feel the same familiar feeling when I'm with Uchiha Madara. But this entity is really powerful and easy to escape."

"Easy to escape?"

"If, let's say, the spying ability is rated at 100, then the escape ability would be rated at 1000," said Setsuna. "It means this entity is not easy to capture."

"Have you tried to capture it?" asked the Uzukage.

"Yeah, I have tried, but I never managed to pinpoint the location. It moves very fast once it detects me," replied Setsuna.

"Is there a similar entity in this place?" asked the Uzukage.

"Nope, because I have put a barrier around this place."

"Barrier? Wait, we are Uzumaki. How come your jutsu is more powerful than mine? You can also put a barrier without us noticing it?" said the Uzukage.

"Hahaha, father-in-law, did you forget I married your daughter?" asked Setsuna, secretly looking at the Uzukage with a gaze that said, 'Are you stupid?'

"Damn brat," the Uzukage was angry.

"Father-in-law, don't get angry. My wife Akari is really helpful to me," begged Setsuna. "Please don't scold her." 

[The real atmosphere between Uzushiogakure Shinobi and Ex Konoha Shinobi.]

"Okay, I wanted to ask, what did Hashirama and Mito say to you when they visited last time?" asked the Uzukage.

"They wanted to know why the Uchiha and Hyuga can live peacefully here, while they are very different when they live in Konoha," revealed Setsuna.

"Different?" asked the Uzukage.

"The unity, the atmosphere, the relationship between the local Uzumaki clan, Uchiha, and Hyuga are closer compared to those who live in Konoha," said Setsuna.

"So what did you tell him?" asked the Uzukage.

"Of course, it was because of my charm," smiled Setsuna.

"Hey brat, I'm asking seriously," warned the Uzukage.

"Of course, I'm also answering seriously. Didn't you see my charm work effectively on those kids who came to visit?" said Setsuna.

"Really? Charm?" asked the Uzukage in disbelief.

"Charm and also because the majority of them are kids and they are not influenced yet by the adults," said Setsuna while remembering the first time they came here.

When the Hyuga, Uchiha, and Chinoike came to Uzushiogakure, several people from Uzushiogakure didn't like it very much. But then, when their children began to play with the kids from Uchiha, they found out that the Uchiha were not as bloodthirsty as advertised during the war.

The Uchiha kids were lovely, the Hyuga were not arrogant and approachable. They also heard from their children that Uchiha Setsuna spent time teaching them about ninjutsu.

They were really glad about it and now believed that the Uchiha came to Konoha for a good reason.

"I agree with what you said," Uzukage broke the silence. "It's lucky they aren't influenced by the adults. That means there is no hatred between them."

"Yeah, that's why they easily become friends. Wait for 5 to 10 years, and you will see Uzumaki clan members marrying Uchiha, Hyuga, and Chinoike," Setsuna said confidently.

Daimyo on the move....

Several months ago, those who held the throne were happy when they heard about Madara's defection and how the conflict between Madara and Hashirama was growing bigger.

They even had secret meetings and postponed hiring an assassin to kill Hashirama because they believed Madara was the best candidate to do so.

Even though they knew there were no ninja more powerful than Hashirama and Madara, they still believed in the power of money. They also believed Hashirama was the greatest threat to their throne.

But now they have received news that Madara has returned to Konoha and has become a resident there again. This time, they are willing to spend more money to ensure that this greatest threat is eliminated.