AWB Chapter 256 Preparations for Summoning Uchiha Madara [First Hokage]
Chapter 256 Preparations for Summoning Uchiha Madara [First Hokage]
Chapter 256 Preparations for Summoning Uchiha Madara [First Hokage]
Under Danzo's almost fanatical gaze, Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Izuna walked towards him side by side.
The empty training ground was completely silent.
Dust billowed and smoke filled the center of the spacious training ground, with several broken wooden stakes scattered around, clearly indicating that intense training had just taken place.
The two walked at a leisurely pace, yet an invisible pressure was palpable.
Upon seeing the two, Danzo immediately stepped forward excitedly and respectfully greeted them: "Izuna-sensei! Hokage-sama!"
He was filled with awe, his voice was exceptionally loud, and he was very energetic.
In the shadows behind the audience seats.
Shi Yu looked at the carefully selected audience and felt a little regretful.
The audience this time was still Madara Uchiha, along with Black Zetsu hidden in Madara's sleeve, Obito, Itachi, Jiraiya, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Kakashi.
To be honest, the audience for this dream sequence was just average, and the emotional impact wasn't particularly high.
However, there was nothing Shigure could do. He knew that if there were too many people from Konoha, Madara Uchiha's chances of getting votes would be uncertain.
In order to ensure that the First Hokage, Madara Uchiha, could make his debut smoothly, he had to make some sacrifices.
No matter how much emotional value you earn in one night, it's still just an ordinary number.
If the real Uchiha Madara [First Hokage] were to descend, the emotional impact would be astronomical.
At this moment, the large screen in the theater is clearly displaying scenes from the training field.
At first, the audience remained silent, but when they saw Danzo bow and greet Madara Uchiha with utmost respect, their expressions became somewhat subtle.
Madara Uchiha stared intently at the screen, his pupils slightly contracting, looking somewhat surprised.
He suddenly chuckled to himself, muttering with amusement, "Hokage? Interesting—in this dream, the First Hokage is actually me, Uchiha Madara?"
For him, the title of Hokage was long gone, a memory buried deep in his past.
Upon thinking of this, a strange light flashed in Madara Uchiha's eyes, and his thoughts drifted back to the past.
If he had actually become Hokage back then—
Wouldn't many things be completely different?
Perhaps everyone's fate will be rewritten, and I won't have to become enemies with Hashirama?
Or is it just another unknown and perilous path?
While Madara was lost in thought, Obito sat silently in the corner, his face hidden by a tiger-striped mask, making it impossible to see his expression or what he was thinking.
On the other hand, Itachi Uchiha minimized his presence, pretending to be invisible and remaining silent throughout.
Upon hearing Madara speak, Black Zetsu, who had been hiding in Madara's wide sleeves, chimed in, "This strange dream unfolds according to certain unknown rules, revealing plots completely different from reality. I never imagined that the First Hokage in this world would be you! This is truly—what everyone has been waiting for!"
Hei Jue's sinister voice was tinged with flattery and excitement.
"snort--"
Ban snorted softly upon hearing this, giving a faint, noncommittal smile.
He did not respond to Black Zetsu, but instead turned his gaze back to the screen, narrowing his eyes slightly.
"Interesting—if I were the Hokage, what about Hashirama Senju? What role does that guy play in this dream?"
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya and Kakashi, who were sitting in the back row, exchanged a glance, their expressions becoming complicated.
Especially Hiruzen Sarutobi, who watched Danzo messing around in this dream, and in this obviously distorted dream, he actually showed that kind of fanatical worship for Madara Uchiha.
He couldn't help but blush, muttering under his breath, "That idiot Danzo!"
His voice was full of disappointment and frustration.
[Ding! An emotional fluctuation from Hiruzen Sarutobi has been detected! Emotional value +400!]
Jiraiya glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi and asked in a low voice, "Old man, was Danzo this eager to curry favor with people before?" Hiruzen Sarutobi snorted coldly, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
"Hmph, he's always been ruthless when it comes to power. To him, publicly fawning over someone like this is nothing shameful."
Jiraiya frowned upon hearing this, and was about to say something more, but seeing that his teacher had already fallen silent, he had no choice but to give up.
on the screen.
Uchiha Izuna walked up to Danzo with a gentle smile on his face.
He first nodded slightly to Danzo, then turned to Madara Uchiha, pointed to the upright Danzo, and introduced him with a smile: "Nii-san, this is the student I've been mentioning to you lately, Shimura Danzo."
Izuna made no attempt to hide his admiration for his disciple.
"He is a rare talent! Diligent, resilient, and most importantly—possessing ambition and awareness far exceeding that of his peers!"
Upon hearing this assessment, both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kagami Uchiha, who were watching from the sidelines, showed expressions of disbelief.
His eyes were filled with envy and shock!
Izuna-sensei actually praised Danzo in front of the First Hokage, Madara!
Even Danzo himself stood there dumbfounded.
His mind went blank; he simply couldn't believe that Izuna-sensei would speak so highly of him in front of the Hokage—was he recommending him to the Hokage?!
This was the first time in Danzo's life that he had been publicly recognized in such a way.
A tremendous sense of honor instantly enveloped him!
Take a look!
What makes a good teacher?
That's what makes a good teacher!
His heart pounded wildly, and his blood seemed to boil at that moment.
Danzo knew all too well that this was a direct compliment to the Hokage.
Hiruzen and Minato—they all got to where they are today by taking things one step at a time.
Even Jiraiya, who refused to become Hokage, was treated the same way and was groomed as a protégé by the monkey.
This is an opportunity!
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
If he could gain the Hokage's appreciation and recognition, then he would be a direct descendant of the Hokage in this world.
What a load of bull! These monkeys will surely become like ants, serving as tools for me to make my mark on history.
Danzo seemed to have already foreseen a future where he would hold absolute power in Konoha.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +600!]
However, in stark contrast to Danzo's ecstasy, Madara Uchiha, standing before him, remained indifferent.
After listening to Izuna's introduction, Madara merely glanced at Danzo indifferently.
What took Danzo just a few seconds to look at her felt like centuries!
He held his breath, straightened his chest, and tried to appear composed and outstanding, attempting to make a good impression in those unfathomable eyes.
However, Madara Uchiha only glanced at him before looking away, as if the person in front of him was worthless.
He uttered four words in utter indifference: "Just ants."
!!!
Madara's words were like pouring a bucket of ice water on Danzo in front of everyone, instantly drenching him from head to toe!
The excitement and anticipation on his face suddenly froze, replaced by a burning, scalding embarrassment.
The intense sense of defeat and humiliation hit Danzo like a boulder, leaving him breathless.
He felt utterly humiliated, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kagami Uchiha looking at him, which intensified the burning sense of shame in his heart.
He had hoped to take this opportunity to show off in front of his nemesis, but instead of gaining the Hokage's favor, he was publicly humiliated as an ant!
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +800!]
Uchiha Izuna clearly hadn't expected Madara to say something so ruthless.
His expression changed, and he quickly spoke up for his disciple, saying, "Danzo's strength is actually quite good! All of Tobirama's students combined are no match for him. Moreover, Danzo is meticulous, decisive, and has a great sense of the big picture. Given time, he will surely achieve great things!"
Madara Uchiha remained indifferent, not even glancing at Danzo again upon hearing this, and simply said nonchalantly, "Is that so?"
He paused slightly, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger: "Izuna, you went to all that trouble to call me here this morning. If it was just for this kind of role, then it's all rather boring."
In short, Danzo was completely dismissed.
in the audience.
Upon seeing his younger self in the image, Madara Uchiha burst into laughter: "Hahahaha!"
This was his second time visiting this eerie dream-like theater, and he had gradually become accustomed to the unique experience of watching a film from an outsider's perspective.
Ban's laughter echoed in the empty theater, a laugh mixed with a touch of nostalgia for the glorious past and a hint of self-mockery for his youthful arrogance and disregard for everyone.
"That's just like me!"
Ban shook his head after laughing, uttering a comment that sounded both wistful and sarcastic.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Madara have been detected! Emotional value +200!]
As the laughter subsided, his expression became somewhat dazed and nostalgic, as if he had been transported back to that distant era.
At that time, Izuna had not yet passed away, and Madara Uchiha was still the spirited Uchiha clan leader.
At that time, he truly didn't take anyone seriously except for Hashirama.
However—times have changed.
As the past unfolded before him, and the world changed dramatically, a ripple stirred deep within Madara Uchiha's dark red pupils.
He stared at the screen, lost in thought, when a strange emotion suddenly welled up inside him.
The more you see, the broader your horizons become.
"The chess piece worth watching in this world" is not just Hashirama.
Madara glanced at Obito sitting to the side without making a sound, then turned his gaze back to the screen, landing on Danzo in the picture.
In the blink of an eye, he had already quickly re-examined the young man in front of him.
Danzo Shimura, though of mediocre talent and with a stubborn nature, was theoretically unlikely to achieve great things.
But it is precisely this obsession and ruthless drive to climb the ladder that might bring him some unexpected surprises in the future.
A glint flashed in Madara Uchiha's eyes.
Unlike Madara's nostalgic and playful attitude, Jiraiya and Kakashi in the back row of the audience became more serious after hearing young Madara's arrogant and disrespectful words.
As expected of a legendary powerhouse, such an aura of dominance over all is truly extraordinary.
On the other hand, Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief after seeing Danzo's setback, his tightly furrowed brows slightly relaxing.
He stared blankly at Danzo on the screen, a cold smile playing on his lips.
Danzo, that old guy, fawned over Madara for so long, but in Madara's eyes, he wasn't even worth mentioning a name. In the end, he was regarded as an ant. What was the point?
Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared calm and collected on the surface, but he couldn't suppress the schadenfreude he felt inside.
His gaze lingered for a moment on Danzo's awkward, stiff figure, and he even thought it would be good to let Danzo embarrass himself in this dream.
At least this way, Danzo in reality might be more clear-headed, so he won't keep bringing shame and disgrace to Konoha.
Unfortunately, Hiruzen Sarutobi ultimately miscalculated.
He didn't know his old friend nearly enough.
Danzo's stubbornness and tenacity could not be erased by a single insult.
on the screen.
Danzo Shimura remained frozen in place.
His back was ramrod straight, as if he were petrified, and his face was burning hot, as if he had been slapped hard.
The humiliation, helplessness, and intense frustration and shame of being publicly scorned as an ant were now burning like flames in his chest!
But Danzo is Danzo after all.
This man's greatest strength lies in overcoming all difficulties, convincing himself, and consistently adhering to his belief in the Will of Fire.
His obsessive tenacity allows him to quickly transform any setbacks into a twisted driving force that propels him forward!
"No—I can't let myself be defeated like this!"
Danzo screamed wildly in his heart, his desire growing stronger rather than weaker.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Who is Ban?
He stands at the pinnacle of the ninja world, treating even the Kage of the Five Great Nations as nothing!
How could an ordinary ninja like me, who doesn't even have a bloodline limit, possibly be regarded differently by Madara Uchiha just because of a few words from Izuna-sensei?
Danzo began desperately searching for a reasonable explanation for Madara's coldness.
I've only been making my mark in this dream for a few days.
That must be it—Madara's impression of me is still stuck on the mediocre Shimura Danzo from the past!
But that just means I still have a chance!
Thinking of this, Danzo's originally dim eyes rekindled with a wolf-like light, a crazy obsession with not being subservient to others.
He silently clenched his fist, making a vow in his heart: Just you wait, Uchiha Madara—
I will prove my worth with my actions and results. I will make you look at me with new eyes and acknowledge my magnanimity!
I will earn your approval sooner or later.
However, Danzo's passionate inner monologue was ultimately just wishful thinking on his part.
Reality is often crueler than we imagine.
Madara Uchiha had virtually no recollection of Danzo.
After all, in his eyes, apart from Hashirama Senju, the vast majority of ninjas in the world were nothing more than insignificant ants.
Nobody like Danzo wasn't even worthy of having his name remembered.
Madara's extremely contemptuous evaluation just now was not a test for Danzo, but merely a reflection of his truest thoughts.
Just as Danzo was barely calming himself down and preparing to find an opportunity to prove himself to Madara, a roar filled with boundless rage suddenly came from the direction of the training ground entrance.
"Motor!!"
With this deafening roar, the earth seemed to tremble.
A powerful gust of air suddenly flung open the training ground gates and swept in.
A tall and imposing figure charged into the arena like a thunderbolt, his thick, long black hair moving without wind, his resolute face filled with barely suppressed rage, and he wore his signature red armor.
The newcomer was none other than Hashirama Senju!
Hashirama Senju was furious and went straight for Madara Uchiha as soon as he entered the room.
Hashirama's eyes widened as he grabbed Madara Uchiha by the collar, dragged him in front of him, and demanded in a booming voice, "Madara! What have you done?!"
Hashirama's blunt question instantly created a tense atmosphere in the training ground.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kagami Uchiha, standing on the sidelines, were so frightened that they didn't dare to breathe and instinctively took a half-step back.
Upon seeing this, Uchiha Izuna frowned deeply, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
He stepped aside to block Danzo, his right hand already resting on the hilt of the ninja sword at his waist.
However, considering that the visitor was Hashirama Senju, Izuna ultimately suppressed his dissatisfaction and did not act rashly.
As for Shimura Danzo, who was standing to the side, he was completely dumbfounded: "Lord Hashirama?!"
He never expected that the usually kind and benevolent God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, would show such a furious expression at this moment.
What exactly happened to make Lord Hashirama so angry?
However, in stark contrast to the tense reaction of everyone else, Madara Uchiha remained calm in the face of Hashirama Senju's furious questioning.
Instead of showing any anger or panic when Hashirama grabbed his collar, he calmly stared into Hashirama's eyes, a half-smile even appearing on his lips.
Madara Uchiha's voice held a hint of teasing: "Hey hot mom, what are you yelling about?"