Chapter 1 Resonance Of Destiny

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Two years after Konoha was founded.

A man walked out of the gates of Konoha Village alone.

Dressed in black with hair cascading like a waterfall, he carried a sickle and a fan on his back. Facing the golden sunset, his back was filled with loneliness and desolation.

He was Uchiha Madara.

Three days ago, he was defeated in the Hokage election. Senju Hashirama was overwhelmingly chosen as the Hokage.

The reality starkly contrasted with Hashirama's promise. Instead of becoming Hokage, Madara found himself increasingly rejected by the villagers.

He believed that peace would come with the founding of Konoha, but the gap between the Senju and Uchiha clans persisted.

The streets of the village buzzed with laughter, but to Madara, everything felt strange and alienating.

It turned out that it was all just a fleeting illusion.

At that moment, he realized that the prejudices in people's hearts were like a towering mountain. As long as barriers remained, so-called peace was merely an illusion.

If this continued, the Uchiha clan would eventually perish under the facade of peace.

Recognizing this, Madara urged the Uchiha clan to leave with him, but not a single person was willing to follow!

Now, not only had he lost his brother, but he also lost his clan members. He had become someone unadmired, unrecognized, unneeded, and even somewhat redundant in both the village and the clan.

The breeze was bleak, and the setting sun was lonely. His long hair swayed gently in the wind. In a place where no one could see, his eyes were filled with sorrow and loss.

However, at that moment, a childish yet urgent cry came from behind.

"Madara-sama!"

Uchiha Madara paused, quickly masking the bitterness in his eyes, returning to his dignified and cold arrogance.

He turned around and saw a boy chasing after him.

The boy had delicate features and fair skin. He wore the Uchiha's signature high-collared clothing. His short black hair was clean and neat, his long eyelashes slightly softened his gaze, and his eyes were as clear as jade.

His steps were light, and though he was far away, he caught up to Madara in just a few breaths. This was clearly beyond what his age should permit.

"Is that you?" Madara recognized him.

The boy's name was Uchiha Shenyu, a prodigy who became a ninja at a young age.

Madara remembered him because, four years ago, Shenyu had fought on the battlefield against the Senju clan until the very end. He had earned the title of "Speed Ghost."

"Madara-sama, it's a surprise. I didn't expect you to remember me."

The boy's eyes were sincere as he stood before Madara and said, "I am Uchiha Shenyu, and I am willing to follow you!"

"What?" Madara's mind wavered, and his pupils trembled, "Are you willing to leave Konoha with me?"

Shenyu bowed respectfully and sincerely said, "Yes! Unlike those foolish clansmen, I am willing to leave with you!"

Madara's mood grew complicated. He looked Shenyu up and down, and after a long silence, he snorted coldly.

"Hmph, are you here to pity me?"

Uchiha Madara turned his head and gave Shenyu a light tap on the back of his head.

"Go back. Although I am no longer your clan leader, I, Uchiha Madara, do not need anyone's pity!"

"Pity?" Shenyu tilted his head in confusion.

But he noticed that although Madara was trying to send him away, he hadn't taken a single step forward.

What? Deep down, he still hopes that I will go with him... Shenyu's eyes lit up.

Ah, Uchiha pride.

He immediately said, "Madara-sama, I genuinely want to leave Konoha. There's no point in staying here any longer."

"Why?" Madara asked, still not looking back.

Hearing this, Shenyu breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, when Madara told him to return without any explanation, his heart had sunk.

After all, he really did not want to go back.

He was a time-traveler, coming from a future where he knew the Uchiha clan's fate.

Moreover...

A flash of resentment crossed Shenyu's young face. "The Senju clan massacred my parents. They weren't even ninjas, merely helping injured clansmen, but the Senju still brutally killed them!"

He solemnly declared, "I can't let go of this hatred, no matter how much time passes!"

Madara nodded, "It seems you share the same pain as I do, but this doesn't justify me taking you away. You have a younger brother, don't you?"

"Yes, but that fool has been brainwashed by the Senju.

He only wants to devote himself to their so-called Will of Fire.

He forgets our hatred and makes peace with the enemy.

How absurd!"

Shenyu's face reflected sadness, and a flash of resolve passed through his eyes.

"Uchiha Kagami has betrayed me; he is no longer my brother!"

Uchiha Madara's eyes grew distant, sinking into silence, clearly touched by Shenyu's words.

Shenyu stared at his back. "Since you failed to become Hokage, I've understood that if even you can't take the position, then no other Uchiha ever will."

"This peace is just a façade, obtained through our compromise. Those deluded clansmen actually believe that Konoha will accept them?"

"Like Kagami, they have all softened, like frogs boiled slowly in warm water. What awaits them is only a slow death!"

Madara remained silent despite each sorrowful word, but Shenyu could see his body trembling slightly.

Sensing the right moment, Shenyu used his final argument: "Living here, among ignorant and naïve clansmen, sometimes I forget who I am. I have grown completely disillusioned with this boring and foolish clan..."

At last, Uchiha Madara was moved.

He looked up at the sky, letting out a long sigh.

Though Shenyu couldn't see his expression, as the twilight deepened, Madara's silhouette looked equally lonely and desolate.

The young man's words, filled with anger and helplessness, resonated deeply with Madara. He felt a sense of shared destiny and isolation.

Shenyu understood that his views couldn't be accepted by just anyone, but for Madara at this moment, they were profoundly impactful.

"I don't need weak followers." Uchiha Madara's voice was proud and firm.

Shenyu smiled and closed his eyes slightly. When he opened them again, his once-black eyes had turned scarlet, each adorned with three black tomoe spiraling around the pupils.

"Oh? You possess the three-tomoe Sharingan..."

Uchiha Madara finally turned around, his interest piqued. "No wonder you could join the battlefield at such a young age. Your eyes have developed significantly."

He crossed his arms and said, "At this level, you are indeed qualified to follow me..."

Shenyu's lips curved slightly, and his bright pupils shone with red light. The three tomoe twisted and morphed, forming an intricate Mangekyō pattern in an instant.

It resembled a gear or a magic circle, symbolizing a certain kind of cycle and harmony. The pattern was exquisite and beautiful, like a flawless work of art.

"You've awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan!" Madara's voice caught in his throat, his expression turning serious.

His voice carried a hint of surprise. Even he couldn't remain calm when confronted with these eyes.

This represented the pinnacle that an Uchiha could achieve!

"What have you experienced?"

Only a few in the clan had ever evolved to the Mangekyō, and Madara had seen just two pairs before.

But now, this third pair appeared on a boy. Though Shenyu's ocular power was far inferior to Madara's, his eyes shone with restrained brilliance and calmness, hinting at immense potential.

Shenyu's future seemed full of infinite possibilities!

"Your experiences, aligning with mine, and this Mangekyō..." Madara appeared before Shenyu in an instant, a hint of excitement in his eyes, "If it's you, you might truly carry on my will!"

Madara had decided to take Shenyu with him the moment the boy expressed his disillusionment with the Uchiha clan. But this revelation was an unexpected boon!

"The true Uchiha do not bow to false peace. Only those who have awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan can see the world's true nature, for they have endured the most profound pain and despair!"

Madara restrained his excitement, his gaze intensely fixed on Shenyu's eyes. What intrigued him most was:

"What is your Mangekyō ability?"

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