Chapter 94 - The Root

The source of Madara's chakra was in the area of the training grounds, so Tetsuya went straight there, but when he reached the designated place, he found an interesting picture.

Training Ground

A four-year-old guy with short spiky hair and funny glasses was training alone.

More precisely, he was trying to create an illusory clone and little by little he was getting better and better.

With another dull sound *poof*, another illusory clone appeared next to the guy. All twisted, sometimes colorless, but most importantly proudly standing illusory clone.

Obito, breathing heavily, wiped his sweat – there was almost no chakra left... I'm not going to drag myself at the end of the class until graduation. I'm already starting to get it... –

A calm male voice rang out–Gods... Has the Uchiha clan fallen so low? –

The voice carried both sadness and a grin.

- what? Obito raised his head and looked towards the tall tree.

There, on one of the branches, stood a shinobi with long black hair descending to the waist and purple eyes.

"In my time, children your age were already capable of much more than creating pathetic illusory clones. – the man shook his head

– Who are you?! Obito pointed his finger at him

– Uchiha Madara. The rinnegan bearer calmly replied, thinking that this name would be familiar to the boy... Well, he was wrong.

– So, listen, Madara, let it look pathetic now, but I, Uchiha Obito, promise that I will soon make several perfect clones at once, and in the end I will become the first Uchiha Hokage at all! – the guy said loudly, and then quietly added to himself – and then Rin will definitely look at me the same way as at Kakashi... –

Madara raised an eyebrow – Is he getting stronger for the sake of a woman's recognition? What a pity... –

–Oh, you! – the boy clenched his fist angrily

But Madara continued – However, I don't want to bring you to tears, but I will be the first Uchiha Hokage. –

– Haa~ah!? Don't talk nonsense, I will be the first Uchiha Hokage! Obito poked himself in the chest

Madara sneered pejoratively – With your skills and talents, I would not be ashamed, saying that 'I will become a Hokage'. Hokage is usually always the strongest ninja of the village, so you are definitely in the gap with your skills. –

Obito furiously looked at Madara, grinding his teeth, and therefore unexpectedly made a contemptuous and mocking 'face face' – Huh, then you're in the gap. –

Madara squinted – What? –

– I do not know your strength, but I see from your vest that you are a jonin, commendable, however, it is unlikely that you can even touch the shoes of the legendary God Shinobi, about whom many are talking. – spreading his hands, Obito mockingly finished – If anyone deserves the title of Hokage, it's him, not you. –

Madara did not answer in any way, but the swollen vein on his forehead hinted that he was a little furious.

Tetsuya stood nearby and masterfully disguised himself with the help of fuin, watched an interesting situation – "La, two Uchiha are arguing about who will become Hokage. Tobirama is probably already going to the 'second space' in his coffin right now." – with a grin, shaking his head, Tetsuya added– "Yeah... Madara, what is the pursuit of the title of Kage doing to you... You're already arguing with a schoolboy, and what's next? Orange clothes and ramen? Maybe this fate awaits everyone who is chasing the title of Hokage? A kind of curse? Okay, time will come..." –

Obito and Madara looked at each other furiously until suddenly a red-haired guy came out from behind the bushes – What interesting acquaintances you have, Madara. –

– Tetsuya. – Madara covered his face with his palm, as if he was caught doing something shameful.

– Another one! – grabbed Obito's head, and then pointed his finger at Tetsuya – Who else are you? –

– Like who? The one you were talking about recently. –

- what? Obito tilted his head

Removing his hand from his face, Madara looked at Uzumaki – the Blockhead, he, Uzumaki Tetsuya, the Shinobi God you were talking about. –

– Whoo~oh?! Obito shouted, staring in shock at the red–haired guy, who looked more like a handsome pampered prince of the land of Fire, and not a harsh Shinobi God – This can't be! –

Madara ignored Obito and turned to Tetsuya – Did you want something? –

- Yes. Uzumaki nodded with a smile

Madara squinted – You have become stronger again... –

– Yeah, but let's not talk about it. – he shrugged his shoulders and continued – I have important, and most importantly joyful news for you. –

- Yes? Madara raised an eyebrow

– Hiruzen is retiring, tomorrow he will announce his successor. Tetsuya smiled, slapping Madara on the shoulder – Smile, future Hokage, otherwise it seems that you are not happy about it. –

Madara folded his hands and snorted – Hmm, there is no point in rejoicing, because I knew that I would be Hokage. It was a foregone conclusion. –

– "The View of Truth" –

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Madara Uchiha

Age: 67 years old

Emotions: joy, happiness, embarrassment

Specifications

Strength - 135

Dexterity - 165

Perception - 130

Endurance - 150

Mind - 130

Spirit - 180

Weaknesses

Physical attacks

Close people: [missing]

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- "You're lying, Uchiha, you're glad about it... Close people are absent, it sounds rather sad, but it is so. He and I are not very close. We are just allies who want to achieve their goals... although it may change in the future." –

– What!? He will become a Hokage!? Obito shouted, who could not put the situation in his head

Tetsuya turned to Obito–Da. Tomorrow, the Hokage will announce him as his successor, but please don't tell anyone about this ahead of time. –

– What the... Why him? Why not you? – the young Uchiha, who was infuriated by Madara, said with displeasure

Tetsuya spread his hands – Me? I just don't want to be Hokage, my goals are much higher than that. –

"Then make me Hokage!" – the kid poked his thumb into his chest and pointed at Madara, who was standing and grinning – I will definitely be better as a Hokage than him! –

Tetsuya shook his head – It won't work, Hokage must be strong and wise, and you're a guy who doesn't look like a person with these qualities. –

– Then... Then become my sensei! If my sensei is the Shinobi God himself, then I will become strong very quickly and take away the title of Hokage from him! –

Madara cast a pejorative glance at Obito – Do you really think that the Shinobi God will take a brat as a disciple who is not even able to create an illusory clone? Aren't you laughing yourself? –

Obito pouted and glared at Madara

– Sorry Obito, but no. – Tetsuya shook his head, spreading his hands – I already have a student and I still have enough of him. By the way, you know him. Moreover, you are classmates with him. –

Obito shouted furiously in his head – "Kakashi! His student is definitely a smelly Kakashi! I knew it! No wonder he's so strong! To be a disciple of the Shinobi God, ha! Any idiot would be a genius with such a teacher! N-but... What should I do..." –

Tetsuya narrowed his eyes slyly – And even though I can't take you as a student, there is a person nearby who is perfect for the role of your teacher. By the way, he should soon become a Hokage, so there is no doubt about his skills. –

Obito slowly, with disappointing emotions, turned to face Madara and to his displeasure saw that he had a haughty expression on his face that said: "I'm waiting for your humiliating speeches, baby."

– Ahem-ahem. – Obito cleared his throat and approached the older Uchiha – Well, I... I think I have no choice, right? So... Could you be my teacher? –

A satisfied smile blossomed on Madara's face – You come up and ask me for patronage, but you do it without proper respect. Is this really how you need to persuade someone to become your sensei? –

Obito's face turned sour. Being internally annoyed, he bowed slightly – Please become my sensei. –

– Not enough. Little respect, you can do more. And also, in order to have more chances, address me only as 'Mr. Hokage'. –

Obito almost fell from this. A volcano was about to explode inside him.

Tetsuya, looking at both of them, could barely contain a smile.

Clenching his palms into a fist, Obito smiled as fake and strained as possible and bowed – Hokage-sama, could you take me, Obito Uchiha, as an apprentice so that I could become stronger and free the Hokage chair from your skinny arrogant ass and thereby provide my dearest sensei, Hokage-sama, a quiet old age? –

Madara grinned a little – Not bad, it's worth a little work on the wording and tone, but I'll teach you that myself. Tomorrow, after classes, come here for the first training session... student. With the last words, Madara disappeared, leaving Tetsuya and Obito alone.

Uzumaki slapped the little Uchiha on the shoulder – Well! Congratulations to you! –

– Can I ask you a question? – the guy breathed out

- Yes? –

– Are you really a Shinobi God? –

– Don't doubt it. –

– I'll try. I'm going home. – the guy finished wearily and went home, as if the Hokage and the Shinobi Gods come to chat with him every day

– "Ha..." – Tetsuya stretched out – "So, now it's time for Danzo... Time to disband the Root. It is no longer needed." –

The headquarters of the "Root"

In a quiet room, Shimura Danzo was sitting at a table and writing something in documents.

Unexpectedly for himself, the old man felt someone behind him.

The old man would like to twitch, but then someone's hand is calmly light on his shoulder - You shouldn't be so nervous. –

Shimura immediately recognized the owner of the deep, clear and almost enchanting voice – Tetsuya? –

- Yes. – he replied and walked around the table, presenting himself to Danzo in all its glory

– What business did you visit me with? Shimura asked, exhaling with relief

– I came to say: 'It's time to disband the Root.' –

Danzo, thought about what he said for a while, until he just calmly asked – Why? –

– Because soon this organization will not be needed by Konoha. Tomorrow Madara will become Hiruzen's successor, and I will gradually begin to unite the world of Shinobi. –

Shimura was silent again. After thinking about everything, he calmly said, shaking his head – Even if you unite the Shinobi world, there will still be a lot of work for the Root. –

– I don't think there should be an organization in my empire that acts in the interests of one of the villages, and not the whole empire as a whole. –

– By no means, in my opinion, the Root should just continue to exist. I think I can find the words to convince you of that. –

Tetsuya, in response, folded his arms on his chest and said in an indifferent tone, "You know, Danzo, but I know that you indirectly killed many Uchiha, Hyug... and Senju... –

Shimura tensed his whole body, nervously looking into Uzumaki's sharp eyes

– Eleven years ago, Tsunade's younger brother, Navaki Senju, disappeared... The investigation went on for a year, but due to the fact that there was absolutely no evidence, the case was closed, and the guy was declared missing. –