In the northernmost part of the peninsula nation known as the Land of Frost.
In the vast valley referred to as the Mountain Tomb, Uchiha Madara closed his eyes and pondered deeply.
Through countless White Zetsu with transformational abilities comparable to Wood Clone Jutsu, and the ability to stealthily roam the earth, Uchiha Madara, although he seldom leaves his residence, has a grasp of intelligence across the Ninja World.
Uchiha Obito was a prey he had long set his sights on.
And the newly emergent Aomi, due to his connections with Obito and his origins in the Uchiha Clan, caught Madara's interest with his outstanding performance, arousing intense curiosity in him.
As a lone soul lingering from the previous era, Uchiha Madara's observation of the Ninja World through White Zetsu's vision is somewhat like a retired old man watching TV shows, so bored that he constantly changes channels to pass the time.
As the Ninja World Asura, he truly has no interest in those trivial Kage Level skirmishes; in Madara's eyes, they are just child's play, even a bit excessive for a hypnosis program, and he would rather read the letters left by Izuna and Hashirama.
But lately, Konoha TV Station's Uchiha program has been Madara's focus, successfully turning him into a die-hard fan, watching it zealously whenever he's not eating, going to the bathroom, or sleeping.
Among those, the program of Aomi beating Uchiha Hachida and Obito was particularly invigorating for him, reviving him from a lethargic lifestyle, igniting his brain to operate at high speed once more.
Initially, Uchiha Madara planned to let things be, strategically placing White Zetsu in mid-level positions of the Five Great Countries, and during the Third Ninja World War, orchestrating Blackening Obito, nurturing a proxy representative.
Uchiha Madara is quite disgusted with his aged body; if it weren't for strategizing the future, unable to conquer the Ninja World through sheer force, he might have long since turned to dust...
However, upon seeing Aomi...
Madara had to admit, his thoughts became somewhat unsettled.
From the perspective of the strongest clan leader in the Uchiha Clan's history, Aomi's talent is frighteningly immense.
At this age, already possessing visual powers comparable to the ordinary three Tomoe, alongside a substantial Chakra Level, and mastering Water Release with exceptional prowess, evidences his skill in Ninjutsu.
He is also quick-witted, managing to manipulate near-thirty-year-old Uchiha Hachida effortlessly at the age of eleven, easily recruiting a Death Warrior.
Most importantly, in Madara's eyes, Aomi remarkably resembles Uchiha Izuna, be it in appearance or his demeanor of uniting the clan, the two are nearly identical.
He even sees double, envisioning his brother who once unified the Uchiha's hearts, unfailingly loyal, and ultimately, voluntarily offered his eyes to him...
The best brother in the world.
If he could win over Aomi, Madara even contemplated, how to not merely use Aomi as a pawn, but grant him a favorable ending after the final Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Compared to the seemingly pure Obito, Aomi is truly irresistible.
Isn't this a young version of Izuna!
If Aomi agrees to assist him, Madara is genuinely too lazy to even glance at Obito.
Moreover, Madara sincerely doesn't want to see Aomi "go astray," clearly being his brother Izuna's template, why is he now somewhat leaning towards that brat Senju Tobirama's direction!
This is simply intolerable!
"The vile Senju Tobirama, truly a loathsome bastard…" Madara cursed unreasonably, as his thoughts weighed on his mind, his expression gradually becoming solemn.
This matter is not that simple.
If one were to corrupt someone as simplistic as Obito, even Madara finds it utterly dull; exploiting extreme temperament and the darkness in one's heart to deceive a fool, is it really that challenging?
But...
In his heart, Aomi is a figure akin to Uchiha Izuna.
Madara reflected, from childhood to adulthood, has he ever successfully deceived Izuna?
The more he reminisces, the more sorrowful Madara's expression becomes; unlike traditional Uchiha siblings, Izuna as a brother tended to his older brother Madara, despite not being as powerful, has always been his mental pillar.
Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Izuna and Senju Tobirama...
Between these two pairs of brothers, the elder has varied personalities, some cold, some passionate, yet both younger siblings are peculiarly consistent, serving as the external brains, strategizing and fighting for their older siblings.
While Madara appears somewhat cunning, able to lead Obito astray, it is essentially just two weaklings exchanging blows.
Losing Izuna, he couldn't even take a single clansman with him during his defection, which reveals many issues.
After a long period, Madara solemnly chuckled to himself, a smile filled with determination and excitement.
Competing with a brother is the most interesting, especially a cute young version!
This lifetime, having never successfully fooled Izuna, Madara's heart is now ablaze with a desire to conquer...
"Still need to make two preparations, Uchiha Obito, let's first make him a backup option. If this little guy Aomi truly approaches Izuna's cunning, things won't be straightforward…"
Madara thought cautiously, this is his last grand gamble in life.
If he wins, then he will be the final victor of the Ninja World.
If he loses, then even the Rinnegan he painstakingly awakened will become a relic of time.
"Uchiha Setsuna...this useless one, parading around with my name, messing up my original plans…"
"Although influenced by his brainless hawkish stance, Obito will undoubtedly fall into darkness, it's still insufficient. He needs to feel the beauty of the world and then have everything destroyed, only extreme suffering holds enough power to drive him to work for me."
"But the girl he likes happens to like this little guy Aomi, Obito surely cannot compete, but the power born from this jealousy is still insufficient…"
"Hmph, in this regard, he's just like Izuna, always so likable… Sigh, Izuna didn't even leave an heir, I've truly let him down…"
Madara shook his head with grief, lifting his hand to grab a stationed White Zetsu: "Obito craves love, then I shall create it for him."
White Zetsu howled, his chest was stained with ink-black chakra, kneeling to the ground.
"Let me think...there is a clanswoman named Rin in the Uchiha Clan, lacking ninja aptitude, an orphan." As a faithful viewer of Uchiha TV Station, Madara recalled a girl unknown to many Uchiha members, sneering:
"Very well, Obito, your love, let me fulfill your dream, as for the price, it's your life…"
The form of White Zetsu evolved, assuming the appearance of Uchiha Rin, though her plain features became more alluring, her demeanor exuding an aura of Nohara Rin.
Madara waved a hand: "Go, capture Uchiha Obito's heart."
Straight after, he resumed pondering, a gleam of aroused excitement in his eyes from serious contemplation.
He pondered, how to win over Aomi?
Strategizing to conquer a younger version of his brother somehow genuinely thrilled him!
"Hahahahahaha..." The valley echoed with Madara's low and joyful laughter.
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While Madara pondered.
Aomi suddenly jolted awake from his dream, a rare loss of composure, all due to a digital voice resonating in his mind!
[Detected Uchiha Madara's intense possessive emotions towards the host, binding as the opposing target!]