Gedo

In an Unknown Location

An elderly Madara sat in a wooden chair.

A few strange veins emerged from his body, connected to a terrifying golem hidden in the darkness behind him. That figure was immense.

If one looked closely, they could see that this golem took a gigantic human form, with nine eyes.

That was... the Gedo Statue.

As the chakra of the Gedo Statue continued flowing into his body, Madara's aged body regained some vitality.

"I really expected that you would have grown to this point... but this is more than I imagined," he murmured in exasperation.

Looking at the latest document in his hands, a spark of disbelief appeared on his face once more.

"One against ten thousand? The Raikage stomped to death? And you destroyed seven thousand Rock shinobi! Incredible! That damned Luo Lei has grown even more powerful since our battle in the Land of Waves!"

Even the well-informed Madara couldn't understand it.

What the hell is going on with Luo Lei's strength?

"It's as if you are purposely ruining my plans! One after another, all of my plans have been shattered by you!" he roared, throwing the document in his hand.

"After killing the Third Mizukage, you destroyed the leader of Kirigakure... and then put a mere kunoichi as Mizukage... and took the Three-Tails! Damn Luo Lei!"

A series of moves that made Madara doubt whether Zetsu had betrayed him. In his plans, Kirigakure and the Three-Tails were essential, crucial supports to guide Obito.

But Luo Lei had taken it all from him.

Madara clenched his teeth, and an invisible rage consumed him.

"No matter what you do, Luo Lei! I still have a way to trap Obito! Do not underestimate me!"

In both misfortune and fortune, Luo Lei had disrupted his plans. However, Obito, after witnessing the ruthless nature of Luo Lei, had begun to feel disgusted with the Will of Fire. His desire for power had grown, and the darkness deep in his heart was beginning to bloom.

Realizing this, he almost leaped with joy. For years he had been searching for a suitable successor, spending incalculable efforts and energies. Finally, he had set his sights on Obito. Now that Obito's heart had taken the initiative, of course, Madara wanted to nurture it and let White Zetsu tempt him.

But the result was something that surprised him.

The darkness inside Obito was more terrifying than he had imagined. Especially after White Zetsu told him that he could help him grow stronger and awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, and that he could impose whatever rules he wanted on the world. It was as if fire met dry wood; both Obito and Zetsu quickly came to an agreement and formed a partnership.

"Should I return?" Madara wondered, a twisted smile forming on his face, savoring the anticipation of what was to come.

He didn't know how long had passed when a look of anticipation crossed his face.

After the alliance between White Zetsu and Obito, Madara also took the initiative to show sincerity. He helped Obito by guiding him in using the Sharingan.

When Obito came face to face with Madara, the legendary ninja, he could hardly believe it. The last doubts in his heart completely vanished.

Finally, to help Obito take the final step to activate the Mangekyō Sharingan, Madara devised a plan for Obito to kill Kakashi and Rin with his own hands.

Of course, Obito refused. He almost exploded in anger, ready to sever all ties with Madara right then and there.

But... under the influence of White Zetsu's words and Madara's secret genjutsu, the darkness in Obito's heart continued to expand. In the end, he decided to settle for a second option: injuring himself as a sacrifice for the path he had chosen.

Suddenly, just at that moment…

With a strange sound.

The figures of White Zetsu and Obito emerged from the ground before Madara.

"Pfff..."

At the moment of arrival, Obito, whose left arm had been severed and was covered in blood, coughed up blood and fell unconscious.

"Tch! This kid..."

As for White Zetsu, he sighed in relief with lingering fear.

"What the hell happened here?"

Seeing this scene, Madara slowly stood up, casting a cold gaze at Obito's body and said, "Why is he so gravely injured? His left arm was severed, and the wound on his chest nearly pierced his heart! Are you all that incompetent?"

"The Mangekyō Sharingan seems to have activated successfully, but... why does he only have one eye?"

With that, he extended his aged palm and opened Obito's left eyelid, where there was only a bloody hole.

"Madara-sama, the plan was a success," White Zetsu breathed deeply and added in a trembling voice, "But... at the last moment, Minato Namikaze arrived and nearly killed him."

"Minato..." Madara's voice dripped venom, his eyes flashing with anger. "What happened to the other Mangekyō Sharingan?"

"He gave it to Kakashi and said that Kakashi would need it to protect Rin Nohara," White Zetsu shook his head, somewhat exasperated, "He gave his Sharingan to Kakashi! Even when he was willing to sacrifice himself, he thought of protecting others. It's... useless."

"He's really a fool!"

A sneer of contempt formed on Madara's face, "He came this far, to the doorstep of power, yet still carries that ridiculous friendship in his heart. A naive, pathetic child!"

"Exactly…"

White Zetsu nodded, "If he hadn't hesitated at the last moment, he wouldn't have been injured so severely."

Madara snorted coldly, "All right, we have no time to waste. We will proceed with Obito's transformation as planned. We will transplant Hashirama's cells into him, implant the seal in his heart, and give him your arm. We will mold him, body and mind, until he becomes the perfect tool."

White Zetsu looked at Obito's lifeless body and nodded, "Once the fusion is successful, not only will the side effects of the Mangekyō Sharingan be alleviated, but his power will explode. He will become an unstoppable force."

Madara squinted, a dark smile forming on his face, "Growing stronger is his natural course, but the most important thing is to destroy the weakness that still resides in his heart."

With a thought, a black figure emerged from the ground.

"What...?" White Zetsu looked at Black Zetsu with a confused expression, a thought crossing his mind: *Who is this guy?*

"Madara-sama!" Black Zetsu completely ignored White Zetsu and bowed respectfully before Madara.

"You and White Zetsu will transform Obito!"

Madara nodded in satisfaction. "When Obito's transformation is complete, it will be your responsibility to train him. I have no patience for mistakes; I want him to be capable of shaking the entire world as soon as possible!"

"Yes, Madara-sama!"

White Zetsu and Black Zetsu nodded in unison.

"Good..."

The next moment, a shadow of reflection crossed Madara's eyes. "The world still holds secrets that elude my understanding. Even if it takes time, I will rely on the Gedo Statue's chakra to sustain my life. I will remain in the shadows, observing. I will carry out my plan no matter the cost."

"And if there comes a day when the inevitable happens, I will use the card I have left in the Rinnegan to revive myself before facing my own death."

"Very well, go now!"

After saying this.

Madara slumped back into his chair and closed his eyes.

"...."

White Zetsu and Black Zetsu exchanged glances for a moment, then quickly moved to carry Obito's body.

"Luo Lei... I will not die. I will remain in the shadows, watching you, waiting for the precise moment to see your next move."

Once Black Zetsu and White Zetsu had left, Madara opened his eyes, his expression dark and enigmatic. "The current world may already belong to you, but remember... it will be me who laughs last."

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