Naruto The Thunder Calamity

So Raijin still has a considerable gap compared to Hashirama.

Moreover, Madara was very clear about one thing, that Uchiha Raijin might only reach this peak in his lifetime.

And now, he himself had already far surpassed his former self, even surpassing Senju Hashirama.

In the face of the combined power of Uchiha and Senju, even Senju Hashirama would find it difficult to contend, let alone Uchiha Raijin, who still had a certain distance from Hashirama.

Therefore, Madara concluded that Uchiha Raijin was not a threat to him at all.

However, Madara also had to admit that Uchiha Raijin's current strength was indeed difficult for anyone in the ninja world to contend with.

And the first half of the Eye of the Moon Plan was not to be personally hosted by him. Although he didn't like it, Madara had to face reality.

After all, his body really couldn't hold on for much longer.

Even with the Gedo Mazo extending his life.

He couldn't even appear in the ninja world to eliminate those who might hinder the smooth implementation of the Eye of the Moon Plan.

After all, if he acted now, the Eye of the Moon Plan would be completely exposed to the major hidden villages.

Madara could almost foresee that the Eye of the Moon Plan would become the target of the entire ninja world.

Perhaps before, Madara could have chosen to rush out and collect all the tailed beasts in one go, but now, Madara couldn't do that.

Because the Three-Tails and Six-Tails were already dead, turned into chakra floating in the ninja world.

So, even if he was unwilling to stay behind the scenes, Madara had to endure.

Raising his hand slightly, Zetsu, seeing this, sensibly placed Uchiha Suisei under Madara's hand.

The withered hand gently rested on Uchiha Suisei's chest, and the black sealing technique patterns spread from Uchiha Suisei's chest to the surroundings.

"Alright, take out more of Hashirama's cells to enhance his strength…"

Madara hesitated for a moment and said to Zetsu.

...

Land of Hot Water.

After learning some information about Suisei, both Raijin and Motohide couldn't help but feel a bit relieved.

At this moment, the members of the Konohagakure Police Force and Anbu found a relatively hidden place to rest.

"Did your strength increase so much after awakening the Mangekyou?"

Tsunade lay on Raijin's lap, playing with the hem of his clothes.

"Isn't it possible that even without the Mangekyou, I could have taken them down?"

Raijin leaned against a tree, raising an eyebrow lazily as he asked Tsunade.

The afternoon sunlight filtered through the lush trees, casting spots of light on his face.

The warm breeze brushed against his cheek, giving a unique sense of gentleness.

The heavy weight on his body gave a sense of indescribable solidity.

The sadness in his heart due to Suisei's death dissipated with the information obtained from Fukai.

No matter what Suisei was facing now, there was nothing Raijin could do.

Where Suisei was, where Black Zetsu was, where Uchiha Madara was—Raijin didn't know and couldn't possibly find out.

But Raijin knew that if he waited, Suisei would come to him.

Black Zetsu would come to him.

Even Uchiha Madara would reveal himself.

Because they had things they had to do.

And in this process, Suisei definitely wouldn't die. Perhaps, at this moment, Suisei had a perfect seal placed on her heart by dear Grandpa Madara.

Even if Suisei didn't want to, she had to complete Uchiha Madara's plan.

But it didn't matter, as long as she was alive, there was still a chance.

As for the suffering she endured in the process...

Well, there's nothing to be done about that. Suisei was just that foolish.

She is really... as weak.

Resting his head against the slightly uneven tree bark, Raijin vented his thoughts.

He had to admit, after learning that Suisei was still alive, Raijin's mood had greatly improved.

At this moment, even looking at Jiraiya, who was chatting incessantly with Orochimaru in the distance, Raijin found him much more agreeable.

"Are you this arrogant now?"

Tsunade sat up from Raijin's lap, holding his face, and asked seriously.

"I didn't mean to, but what can I do if I accidentally exposed myself?"

Raijin shrugged and sighed helplessly, his tone full of resignation.

...

"Feeling a bit better now?"

Senju Osamu tossed a water bottle to Uchiha Motohide and sat down beside him.

"I'm still wondering, who keeps targeting the Uchiha over and over again."

Motohide said as he opened the bottle and took a swig.

"Ugh!"

As soon as he took a sip, Uchiha Motohide spat it out.

"Alcohol?"

Motohide looked in surprise at Senju Osamu beside him.

"What? Captain Motohide can't drink?"

Senju Osamu raised an eyebrow at these words, giving Motohide a provocative look.

Motohide sneered and took another sip.

The clear alcohol slid down his throat, leaving a warm trail in his chest.

Even the worry about his eldest son's whereabouts was somewhat alleviated.

"No matter who that person is or what they want to do, they won't achieve anything in front of Senju and Uchiha."

Senju Osamu shook his head and took a sip with Uchiha Motohide.

Just like how Uchiha and Senju had been rivals for hundreds of years, but neither denied the other's strength.

"Who would have thought that one day, Senju and Uchiha would sit together and drink?"

Uchiha Motohide glanced at Senju Osamu beside him, his tone tinged with a bit of emotion.

Before this, whether it was the trust given by Senju Tobirama or the near-arranged marriage of Raijin and Tsunade, there was always some level of precaution between Senju and Uchiha.

But now, after countless battles fought side by side, the bond between them had finally deepened.

Since ancient times, the battlefield has always been the easiest place to forge friendships.

The camaraderie of fighting side by side and sharing life and death is something one remembers for a lifetime.

"Actually, Senju and Uchiha should have sat down and had a drink together when Konohagakure was first established."

Senju Osamu shook his head with a smile.

"It's not too late now."

Motohide handed the sake bottle to Osamu, who took it with a smile. The two leaders, representing the might of Senju and Uchiha, exchanged a glance and drank their sake.

(End of this chapter)

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