A Journey Through the Universes - Chapter 148: Pride

And Tetsuya began the story.

At first, he started with the fact that in the future the planet will be visited by the Ootsutsuki clan with far from good intentions towards the locals.

He explained what kind of threat these extraterrestrial inhabitants pose and why Shinobi should finally unite, if not for world peace, then for the sake of survival.

The women asked a logical question: “How do you know all this and why are you so sure that this is exactly what will happen?”

And then he began a new round of the story.

Tetsuya said that from about the age of three he began to see the future in his dreams, a terrible future. It was thanks to all these dreams that he developed so quickly in all directions, whether it was the craft of a civilian or a shinobi.

Of course, all this was a lie that he was going to tell everyone he would let into his plans.

As expected, they believed in it, because in the history of Shinobi there were many people who could see the future, even if not so well.

If Tetsuya didn’t feel anything while deceiving Madara, Zetsu and Sarutobi, then everything is more complicated with Mito and Tsunade.

Burning shame and guilt tormented his heart, but Uzumaki understood that no one should ever know that he has a system and has the ability to travel through the worlds.

Then came the explanation of his plan. The unification of the Shinobi world, the rebirth of the Hare Goddess and universal preparation.

At the end, Tetsuya told about Madara’s failed plan, about his way of finding peace and how they fought and then became allies.

During the story, everyone present managed to drink more than one cup of tea with sweets. Especially in this regard, Hiruzen and Madara stood out, each of whom ate more than Tetsuya, Tsunade and Mito combined.

– Hmm, now your behavior in childhood is understandable. – Mito said and took a few sips from the cup – You behaved too much like an adult back then, even for a genius. –

Tetsuya smiled slightly in response and stroked Tsunade, who was sitting on her man’s lap and hugging him, resting her head on his shoulder.

Madara was sitting at a distance from everyone in an armchair and with his eyes closed was eating a cottage cheese cake. Uchiha just drank and ate the whole story in silence, not really participating in the conversation, even when Tetsuya began to talk about their battle and Madara’s defeat.

– Yes ~ and… – Sarutobi drawled not particularly happily – Shinobi Unification… It won’t be easy… but if anyone can fake it in life, it’s only you. –

Everyone tacitly agreed with this statement, even Uchiha.

Tetsuya exclaimed softly, as if casually remembering another little thing – I’m also going to make Madara Hokage. –

Hiruzen, at this moment sipped a cup and spat out tea from shock from what he heard – Pf! Kha-kha-kha! Are you kidding?! –

Sarutobi and Mito looked at Tetsu in confusion, but when they saw his calm face, they realized that he was not joking

– It’s impossible. – the Uzumaki woman shook her head – It’s easier to unite the world than to put Madara on the post of Hokage. –

– Is it that bad? Tetsuya raised an eyebrow

– Well … how to say … – the acting Hokage spoke awkwardly, looking at Madara, who continued to calmly devour the cake with his eyes closed.

Unlike Sarutobi, Mito was not going to choose soft words – Madara’s betrayal and his attempt to destroy the village, and no one has forgotten all its inhabitants, even though the Uchiha clan is trying to regain their lost trust to their clan. It will be very difficult for any Uchiha to take the post of Hokage, it is almost impossible, let alone Madara himself. –

Sarutobi nodded, agreeing with Mito – Can you suggest another candidate? You’re aiming for the post of emperor and you don’t care about the Hokage hat, but I need a receiver. –

– “Hmm. What is the fate of this clan… At first, Madara tries to stage a rebellion, but after failing, she leaves the village, thereby betraying her and the leader of the village himself…

The Uchiha clan had already lost some of its reputation, but due to the fact that they did not succumb to Madara’s persuasions, this reputation damage was small. However, when Madara returned with the nine-tails to “destroy” the village… the Uchiha’s reputation fell to the bottom. Until now, they have to prove their loyalty to the village and its ideals in order to regain their former trust in themselves…

And Tobirama clearly did not sit idly by at the time when, after Madara’s betrayal and his attempt to destroy the village, he became convinced of his thinking about Uchiha. I am sure that the second Hokage made quite a few efforts to consolidate distrust of this clan among the residents of Konoha, thereby critically reducing their influence in Konoha and the chances of holding significant positions. And then even worse…

According to the canon, Uchiha Obito will kill the jinchuriki of the nine-tailed and Hokage, destroying a good part of the village with the help of the same nine-tailed, and then the reputation of the Uchiha should reach the absolute bottom, no, not even so, their reputation would break through the bottom and sink even lower.

Of course, no one could firmly state that the Uchiha were to blame for this, however, the sharingan pattern that was reflected in the eyes of the nine-tailed at that moment, and the very fact that the nine-tailed was again involved in the destruction of the village… These facts spoke and pointed a finger in the direction of the Uchih literally themselves.

And to top it all off, the Uchiha who are tired of restoring their trust will try to make a coup d’etat, but something will go wrong and they will be cut out by their own clansman … Yes ~auj.” – Tetsuya mentally stretched out at the end. – It turns out that because of Madara, the Uchiha’s position has become not very good? –

– Not very good? – Mito repeated, grinning and looking askance at Madara – Shinobi in droves refused to work as partners with Uchiha, fearing that they would stick a kunai in their back. A lot of engagements were canceled, even if the couple loved each other, because it’s better to get married with a tramp than with traitors. Even civilians shied away from them as if they were lepers, and they are the valiant Konoha police. –

Madara continued to eat calmly, or rather he pretended that he was not bothered by the words of the Uzumaki woman.

Tetsuya mentally grinned slyly and praised his mother – “Ah, Mom, you see right through me. The more Madara wants to correct his mistakes and prove the greatness of the Uchiha clan, the more likely it is that he will go to the end in an effort to take the post of Kage.” –

– That’s how… do you think Madara has no chance at all? –

Mito mentally grinned– Yes, but that’s good. –

– Hmm? Tetsuya raised an eyebrow questioningly

“He would never have made a decent Hokage. – Mito said, and then condescendingly and even slightly spitefully said, looking pejoratively at Uchiha – He was not able to manage even his own clan, what to say about the village. His own people did not believe him and his words. I’m sure he held the post of head of the clan only because of his personal strength, and it didn’t help because in the end he was thrown out of the clan like a dog, not wanting to accept him and his ideas. If he becomes Hokage, Konoha will experience the greatest shame for the entire time of his existence. –

Tetsuya was mentally amazed – “Mom… I didn’t know your tongue was so sharp.” –

Hiruzen, like Tsunade, watched the ongoing battle with interest and shock.

They understood what this concert was for, in fact Madara himself also understood the meaning of this performance, but the fact that he understands that he is being provoked does not mean that all these words were ignored by him.

After so many defeats from Tetsuya in the illusion, understanding that he had been manipulated all his life and the caustic words of Kuro Zetsu… Madara’s pride was already extremely hurt, so the inherently proud heart of Uchiha was more vulnerable than ever.

– To jump over Hashiram… no, Madara won’t even be able to reach his feet. It didn’t work before, it won’t work now. – Mito finally said what finished off Uchiha’s pride and fanned the flames of anger and indignation.

Madara tensed his whole body for a second, and then relaxed again – Hmm. Am I the one who can’t reach his feet? –

– Yeah. – Mito said calmly, looking at Uchiha with pity, which warmed up the “flame” even more

– Let me remind you that we fought many times and everything ended in a draw… –

– Lies. – Mito interrupted him and smiled condescendingly – You always lost to him, no matter how hard you tried. You weren’t killed by him just because of his stupid good will. Even when you enlisted the support of the nine-tailed and came to the village, you still lost to him, and he still did not give his best, because he wanted to save the life of his best friend. Only at the end, when he realized that he could not change you, Hashirama “killed” a friend. –

– Hmm, this is all my plan, I needed the flesh… –

“Really?” And wouldn’t killing him have given you a whole body, instead of a pathetic piece that you cowardly dragged away like a rat? Moreover, you wouldn’t have to sacrifice your eye and use izanagi. –

Madara fell silent.

Tetsuya mentally applauded his mother, although he was very sorry for the pride of the poor Uchiha right now.

Slowly Madara opened his eyes and looked at everyone in the room, said – I, Madara Uchiha, swear that I will become the best Hokage Konoha has ever seen and prove to “some” that no one dares to underestimate and look at me with pity. –

– Empty words. – how the fox squinted Mito

– Time will tell. – finally, Uchiha threw and began to destroy the cake with triple force.