Konoha cat breeder

Chapter 218: The Eye of the Moon Plan

The man standing before Tonari claimed to be Uchiha Madara.

But aside from his Sharingan, nothing about him truly confirmed that identity.

In fact, many members of the Uchiha clan possessed the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

Simply having it did not prove he was Madara.

Yet—

Between Tonari and the man, there was a silent understanding.

From the shadows at Madara's feet, a black, amorphous figure slowly emerged.

Tonari's expression darkened.

—Black Zetsu.

The true mastermind behind the suffering of the Shinobi World.

The hidden puppeteer who manipulated even Madara.

Right now, however—

To Madara, Black Zetsu was his most trusted ally.

"How did you know I was still alive?"

"And how do you know about Black Zetsu's existence?"

Madara's voice was calm but laced with deep curiosity.

His gaze—sharp and focused—was locked onto Tonari.

More than ever, he was interested in him.

"Just a guess."

Tonari stood up, dusting off his clothes.

He spoke lightly, as if it was an afterthought.

"A guess?"

Madara's eyebrows furrowed.

Clearly, he wasn't satisfied with this answer.

Tonari ignored his reaction.

Instead—

His gaze shifted toward the Three-Tails.

"So this is the legendary Three-Tails of Kirigakure—their so-called 'Weapon of War.'"

"A spiked turtle… just like the rumors said."

He deliberately changed the topic.

If Madara truly wanted him dead—

He would have let the Three-Tails and Eight-Tails crush him earlier.

Instead, he was still alive and standing.

This meant one thing—

Madara wanted something from him.

If that was the case—

There was no need for fear or submission.

Rather than acting weak, it was better to face him directly.

Tonari's mind raced.

This man—

Was not Madara's true body.

—No Outer Path Statue.

—No Rinnegan.

—He even had to expend chakra controlling the Three-Tails.

Tonari narrowed his eyes.

This meant—

Madara was weakened.

Not completely powerless—

But not invincible either.

Winning was impossible.

But escaping?

…That might be an option.

For now, he needed more information.

Tonari continued speaking:

"The current Uchiha Clan… I won't compare them to the past."

"I never personally witnessed their 'glorious era.'"

"But I know this—"

"There is no one alive today who could control a Tailed Beast with a mere Three-Tomoe Sharingan."

"Some might be able to influence it… but not like you."

"However—"

"In all of history, only one man ever commanded a Tailed Beast as a weapon with absolute control."

"That man… was Uchiha Madara."

Tonari's voice was firm.

It sounded like pure logic—not empty flattery.

Madara remained silent.

Then—

He smirked.

"You make an interesting case… but it still doesn't fully explain it."

Tonari shrugged.

He had expected this.

"But how do you explain this—"

Madara's voice became darker:

"Hashirama himself confirmed my death."

"My body was retrieved."

"My body was buried under Konoha."

"If that's the case—"

"How do you know I am standing here before you?"

Tonari interrupted him:

"Not just retrieved—"

"Studied."

"The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, personally examined your corpse."

"He confirmed your death before making it official."

"After all—"

"Defeating you cost Hashirama his own life. He only lived one month after your battle."

"This means that after your 'death'—"

"Konoha lost both of its strongest pillars."

Tonari's voice was calm—

But his words carried weight.

"If you and Hashirama had joined forces—"

"If you had conquered the entire Ninja World—"

"If you had destroyed the Five Great Nations and truly unified the world under one rule—"

"Perhaps… all of this endless war would have never happened."

Madara's eyes flickered.

For the first time—

He was surprised.

"You…"

"You truly understand."

Tonari smirked.

He knew exactly what buttons to press.

"Hashirama believed in peace."

"He thought that diplomacy could unite people."

"But what happened after he died?"

"The First Great Ninja War."

"Then the Second."

"And now, the Third."

"If Konoha had simply conquered the world in the beginning, wouldn't the world have already known peace by now?"

Silence.

Madara said nothing.

But—

His Sharingan stopped spinning.

Tonari could tell—

He had successfully struck a chord.

"...Perhaps."

Madara muttered.

Then—

He exhaled.

"But that is in the past."

"Now—"

"I have a new plan."

Tonari narrowed his eyes.

"A plan?"

Madara smirked.

"Yes."

"One that will bring about true peace."

"It has nothing to do with reclaiming Konoha or restoring the Uchiha."

"My goal is simple—"

"I will end all war."

Tonari remained silent.

Then—

He chuckled.

"A plan that even you can't accomplish alone?"

"That doesn't sound like the Uchiha Madara I know."

Madara crossed his arms.

His Sharingan spun faster.

"If I were in my prime—"

"No force in this world could stand against me."

"But now…"

"My body has aged."

"My power is incomplete."

"And my time… is limited."

Tonari understood.

Madara was dying.

Even now, his real body was likely connected to the Outer Path Statue, barely clinging to life.

He no longer had the strength to enforce his will alone.

That was why he needed someone else.

Someone strong.

Someone capable.

Someone like—

Tonari.

Madara spoke at last.

"My plan—"

"I call it the Eye of the Moon Plan."

Tonari's expression darkened.

That confirmed it.

Madara was planning Infinite Tsukuyomi.

A genjutsu that would trap the entire world in an illusion of peace.

Tonari clenched his fists.

Madara's voice was calm but filled with authority:

"You do not need to understand everything now."

"All you need to know—"

"Is that joining this plan will bring you only benefits."

Tonari scoffed.

"Just like that?"

"You expect me to blindly join a plan without knowing the full details?"

Madara chuckled.

"Yes."

"Do you really think you have a choice?"

Tonari exhaled sharply.

His fingers twitched—

As if calculating his odds of escaping.

Madara noticed.

A knowing smile crossed his lips.

"Go ahead."

"Try to run."

Tonari clenched his jaw.

Madara smirked.

"Let's see if you can."

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