Naruto shuddered from the side and said, "Makoto, can you stop laughing like that? What on earth are you thinking? Why are you laughing so creepily?"
Just then, a warning came from the group chat.
[Uchiha Madara: Kid, someone's coming. Based on their chakra signatures, it's two Chūnin and one Jonin. They're probably after you!]
[Senju Hashirama: I can sense it too. Three chakra sources are heading your way, and they're moving fast!]
[Uzumaki Mito: They're coming straight for you, and they are full of malice.]
Seeing the messages from the group members, Makoto immediately stopped laughing and calmly scanned his surroundings.
Naruto didn't notice anything off about Makoto's behavior. Sakura also remained oblivious and continued walking ahead.
But Sasuke sensed that something was wrong.
A subtle tension filled the air, and his instincts told him to be on guard.
He grew more vigilant, and when their eyes met, Makoto gave him a slight nod.
In the next instant, three masked figures suddenly appeared before them.
Their attire resembled that of the Anbu but carried a distinct difference in style.
One of them stepped forward, brandishing a weapon. "Makoto, come with us! Danzo-sama has summoned you!"
[Senju Tobirama: Danzo again? What does he want this time? Why does he always make a move whenever a genius emerges in the village? Shouldn't a genius be a blessing, not a target?]
[Namikaze Minato: Makoto, be careful! They aren't Anbu, they're from Root. It operates directly under Danzo. Stay on your guard!]
[Uchiha Madara: What are you waiting for, Makoto? Take them out before they try to use hostages against you!]
[Senju Tobirama: With Makoto's strength, taking them down is easy, but Danzo might use that against him and frame him as a traitor.]
[Uchiha Madara: So what if he does? Who cares about being labeled a traitor? As long as you have strength, it doesn't matter!]
[Senju Hashirama: Madara! Stop spouting nonsense!]
[Uchiha Madara: Hmph! Hashirama, you're still as indecisive as ever. Can't you see the true nature of the world? Your outdated ideals won't change anything.]
[Senju Hashirama: Madara, I understand! But Makoto absolutely cannot become a traitor to the village!]
[Uchiha Madara: Tsk, so you still cling to this village, after everything?]
[Senju Hashirama: You don't get it, Madara. I didn't build Konoha alone. The two of us built it together!]
[This village carries both our childhood dreams. I won't let anyone destroy it, no matter who they are!]
[Uchiha Madara: Then why did you kill me in the first place?]
[Senju Hashirama: …I never wanted to kill you. I just wanted to bring you back.]
[Uchiha Madara: Oh yeah? And how were you trying to 'bring me back' with that giant wooden buddha statue?]
[Senju Hashirama: Well, maybe you shouldn't have teamed up with the Nine-Tails, then!]
[Uchiha Madara: ...…]
Just as their argument was heating up, a sharp voice cut through their bickering.
[Ito Makoto: Hey, you two! I'm literally surrounded right now! Can we focus on that instead? If you really want to fight, do it later!]
[Uchiha Madara: Tsk, I'm not going to fight him. I'm not in the mood to get beaten.]
[Ito Makoto: Oh? So you don't want to reveal your trump card?]
[Uchiha Madara: What?! What trump card? I don't have a trump card! Where did you even get that idea?! I have no idea what you're talking about!]
[Senju Hashirama: Madara! You had a trump card?! You weren't even fighting me at full power?!]
[Uzumaki Mito: Hashirama, do you even realize how weird that sounds coming from you?]
Madara was completely dumbfounded. Did Makoto know everything about him?
He could already tell that Makoto was referring to the Rinnegan.
But how? How did this kid seem to know everything?
Before, Madara had only suspected that Makoto might have some knowledge of his plans.
But now, he was sure.
Makoto was completely aware of his secrets, down to the fact that he had awakened the Rinnegan.
[Senju Hashirama: Madara! Why aren't you saying anything? You're acting really suspicious right now!]
[Senju Hashirama: Madara! Answer me!]
[Senju Hashirama: Madara!!!]
No matter how much Hashirama pressed him, Madara stayed silent.
[Senju Hashirama: Madara! If you don't talk, I'm coming to your house!]
Considering that everyone was currently residing at the duel grounds, it wouldn't take long for Hashirama to storm over.
[Uchiha Madara: Hmph! Fine, I'll admit it, I have a 'little' trump card! But can we focus on the current situation now?! Let's see how Makoto handles this first.]
[Senju Hashirama: Alright! But next time we fight, you better go all out, Madara~]
[Uchiha Madara: Yeah, yeah, I got it! You're so goddamn annoying!]
[Senju Tobirama: 'Madara~'? Ugh, Brother, that's disgusting!]
[Uchiha Izuna: Madara~]
[Namikaze Minato: Madara~~]
[Hyuga Hizashi: Madara~~~]
[Yuhi Shinku: Madara~~~~]
[Uchiha Fugaku: Madara~~~~~]
[…]
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