"Congratulations."
Akihara Kagura laughed while offering congratulations.
The laughter in Akihara Kagura's voice was not at all sincere, and seemed to carry a hint of mockery: "Congratulations on discovering the truth of this world once again."
"You brat..."
Uchiha Madara took a deep breath.
If Akihara Kagura appeared before him, Uchiha Madara could guarantee he would exert all his strength to grant Akihara Kagura a death surpassing all others!
These things were exposed in public, and many Konoha Ninja knew all of it, they also knew that a legendary figure had been toyed with!
Today...
Uchiha Madara truly felt a great surprise!
The truth about the deceit of that insidious bastard Black Zetsu was revealed, and that Black Zetsu's true nature was uncovered was yet again a scheme by this brat Akihara Kagura!
Could there be anything more infuriating than having one's life manipulated?
Of course there is!
And that is someone else trying to continue controlling one's life!
"Don't be angry."
Akihara Kagura's voice suddenly grew more intense, praising Uchiha Madara: "Mr. Madara is indeed a legendary figure, at least half of your plan succeeded..."
"Many years ago, you started planning your death and resurrection, and after resurrection, you would be able to crush all enemies with unparalleled power, naturally deserving of a reward..."
"That piece of bark that let you discover Black Zetsu's true nature, the secret buried for a thousand years in the Ninja World, can count as the reward I give you this time!"
"How arrogant, you brat..."
Uchiha Madara squinted his eyes at the three Reanimated Hokage and said coldly to Akihara Kagura, who was manipulating them from behind: "Brat, I will make you understand that some schemes are not something everyone can use recklessly..."
"Attempting to control another's life..."
"Will cost you an unimaginable price!"
"I know..."
Akihara Kagura's voice chuckled, then suddenly asked back: "Mr. Madara, didn't you also manipulate Nagato and Obito?"
"..."
Uchiha Madara's expression froze.
"But..."
Akihara Kagura's voice became cold and arrogant: "If you don't want to take today's event as the reward I've bestowed upon you, then consider it the punishment I'm giving you!"
"Let's end it here for today!"
Akihara Kagura, manipulating Senju Hashirama's body, glanced at everyone present and bid them farewell: "Please take good care of yourselves, we'll have a chance to meet again in the future."
After saying that.
Akihara Kagura's voice disappeared.
Senju Tobirama and Namikaze Minato simultaneously placed their hands on Senju Hashirama's shoulder.
Clearly.
They were about to leave.
Akihara Kagura's goal had been achieved.
The two Flying Thunder God users intended to take Senju Hashirama away, and no one could stop them, only watching them leave.
Within Konoha Village.
This storm finally subsided.
However, the most troublesome issues arose after the storm.
Because Akihara Kagura was Konoha Village's Hokage Assistant, his defection from Konoha, even attempting to destroy the Ninja World, could not be kept completely secret, and the impact on Konoha Village was imaginable.
Besides...
There was the issue of Uchiha Madara.
Uchiha Madara was not someone who liked to submit.
Throughout the history of the Ninja World, Uchiha Madara had only obeyed one person, the First Hokage Senju Hashirama, but that was in the past.
Tsunade felt a severe headache.
Because Konoha had no way to deal with Uchiha Madara.
All the Konoha Ninja present could see Uchiha Madara's strength, and Konoha without Akihara Kagura had no power to resist Uchiha Madara.
Even though Uchiha Madara was once one of the masterminds behind these schemes in the Ninja World, Konoha had no power to judge Uchiha Madara and even needed to rely on Uchiha Madara's power to combat Akihara Kagura.
Theoretically speaking...
Uchiha Madara was the only one who might contend against Akihara Kagura.
In comparison to Tsunade...
Uchiha Madara was quite all right.
Even though today's experience was too humiliating, he had been resurrected, and even at his peak, all he wanted now was to find Akihara Kagura and take revenge!
"Madara!"
Tsunade was forced to speak up, advising in a solemn tone: "If you seek vengeance against Kagura, you might not be his match..."
"Hmm?"
Uchiha Madara frowned.
This woman...
On what grounds does she say I am not a match for Akihara Kagura?
"Kagura's strength is indeed formidable..."
Jiraiya stood by Tsunade's side and had to remind Madara: "He possesses at least three types of Bloodline Limits, Wood Release Bloodline, Dust Release Bloodline, Lava Release Bloodline..."
"Even my granduncle might not be his match."
Tsunade had to supplement, hoping Uchiha Madara would calm down: "Even the Sage Art: True Thousand Hands of my granduncle, Akihara Kagura can easily perform!"
Based on the history they knew, Uchiha Madara couldn't even fight against the First Hokage Senju Hashirama, what makes him think he can contend with someone stronger than Senju Hashirama, Akihara Kagura?
"I'm even more interested then."
Uchiha Madara's lips curled into a cold smile, disregarding their warnings: "Hashirama also told me that the brat is even stronger than him, and that's precisely what I want to see..."
"Perfect."
Uchiha Madara clenched his fist, confident in his own progress: "I have also surpassed Hashirama now, and I need a stronger opponent!"