In the dim stone cave, the gray-haired Madara stared blankly at the table where he once ate with Isamu.
"I didn't expect that brat Isamu to really never come back after all these years. He's quite ruthless. But it's better if he doesn't return. The Uzumaki brat has already begun to grow. When the time comes, I will surely return to the Ninja World in my prime. Hashirama, I must prove your ideals were wrong!"
"Zetsu, how is that little brat Senba's strength?" Thinking of his little grandson, Madara called Zetsu out.
"Senba? According to the news sent back by my clones, his strength has already begun to step into the Kage level!" White Zetsu said after thinking for a moment.
"Oh, he's already stepped into the Kage level? Time really flies. Even Isamu's child has Kage-level strength. By the way, has he awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan?" While feeling sentimental, Madara suddenly thought of the Sharingan issue.
"Uh… according to the intelligence, Senba doesn't seem to have awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan. He currently only has the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. However, he is very talented in Senjutsu, and what he uses most is Wood Style Sage Art!" White Zetsu said cautiously, knowing Madara was sensitive about this.
"What! Wood Style Sage Art surpassed the Sharingan? What is that brat Isamu doing? Doesn't he know the Uchiha's true power is the Sharingan? Dammit!" Hearing that his little grandson Senba actually relied more on Wood Style Sage Art, Madara instantly flew into a rage and slammed his chair. It gave him the feeling of being defeated by Hashirama Senju once again.
"Uh… well, as someone who also awakened the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, Isamu should have his own considerations?" Seeing Madara so angry, White Zetsu spoke carefully.
Hearing this, Madara stood up in displeasure. "His own considerations? He has no considerations! Zetsu, send a few people out to provoke Senba. We must make him awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. My Uchiha power must never lose to Hashirama Senju!"
"Lord Madara, please calm down. Isamu is currently with Senba at all times. Even if we send people out, there will be no result…" White Zetsu advised.
"No result? Why?" Madara frowned.
"It's like this. According to the latest intelligence, Isamu himself is showing signs of awakening. That consciousness body of Isamu is currently following Senba. Even if Senba can't tell, that consciousness body definitely will, so sending people out would be useless!" White Zetsu explained slowly.
"So that's how it is. I suppose that consciousness body of Isamu knows that the awakening of the Main Body means he will disappear. He plans to stay by Senba's side during the limited time he has left. Heh, what a boring consciousness body!" Madara chuckled. Sometimes he truly found these emotions boring.
"Forget it. Since that brat's Main Body is about to awaken, we'll just wait!"
On the other side, Isamu had no idea what Madara was saying. At this moment, he and the convoy had stopped by the roadside to rest.
"Father, have some water!" Senba said as he handed over a water bottle.
Isamu took the bottle, took a sip, and said slowly, "We've already traveled half the distance. We must be careful now that we're this far from Konoha Village. There might be ambushes between here and the border."
"Don't worry, Father. This is within the Land of Fire. Enemy Ninjas shouldn't be able to sneak in, and with my strength, ordinary Ninjas won't be a match for me!" Senba looked full of confidence.
"Enemy Ninjas might not sneak in, but the Land of Fire isn't that safe either. It's better to be cautious. A lion uses its full strength even when hunting a rabbit. Never look down on any small character. Senba, do you understand?" Isamu said seriously.
"Yes, I understand, Father. I'll definitely be cautious. Unlike when I'm at home, I'm very serious when out on missions!" Seeing his father so serious, Senba nodded seriously for once.
At home, he was boastful and cynical, but when performing missions, he was very cautious. He clearly separated his behavior at home from his behavior on missions. If he acted the same way outside as he did at home, he would have been killed countless times over the years.
"Good. As long as you understand. We've rested enough, let's get back on the road!" Seeing that Senba understood, Isamu nodded with satisfaction, and the group continued onward.
After another half day of travel, an incident finally occurred.
Boom!
Following an explosion on the road ahead, the convoy immediately came to a stop. At the same time, large numbers of people rushed down from the mountains on both sides of the road.
"As expected, a supply convoy like this is simply too tempting for bandits. This trip really wasn't going to be peaceful!" Watching the bandits swarm out one after another, Isamu shook his head helplessly.
The Genin escorting the convoy immediately pulled out their Kunai and prepared for battle.
"These damn bandits! They actually dare attack a Konoha supply convoy inside the Land of Fire!" Seeing the bandits, Senba was instantly furious.
Only half a day ago, he had confidently declared nothing would happen, yet now bandits had suddenly appeared.
Wasn't this basically a slap to his face?
"Don't act rashly, Senba. Let's observe the situation first!" Isamu stopped Senba, who was already preparing to charge forward.
"What's there to observe? They're just a bunch of weak bandits. I can wipe them out in two moves. Father, aren't you being overly cautious?" Senba asked in confusion.
"Heh, young people really are young. You always see things too simply. This is the Land of Fire. A group of over a hundred bandits isn't normal at all. For them to dare rob a Konoha convoy, someone powerful must be backing them. Don't you want to see who's hiding behind them?" Isamu narrowed his eyes and smiled cunningly.
"The person behind them? Father, I think we should just hurry up and continue the mission. Why waste time with bandits? What kind of powerful person could possibly be behind them?" Senba said dismissively. In his eyes, Konoha's regular Ninjas and ordinary bandits existed on completely different levels.
"What's the rush? The supplies will arrive sooner or later. Isn't it good to have a little fun with these bandits? I've been bored to death this whole trip!" Isamu waved his hand casually.
"Play?" Senba twitched speechlessly.
His father was already this old, yet he still loved causing trouble so much. He really was unbelievable.
"My lords, the bandits are about to reach us. What should we do? Should we charge and eliminate them directly?" An older Genin stepped forward and asked respectfully.
"No need. Don't move yet. Let them get closer first. I want to know exactly what gave them the courage to rob a Konoha convoy!" Senba stared coldly at the approaching bandits, already treating them as dead men in his heart.
"Yes, my lord!"
The Genin immediately nodded and ordered the others to lower their Kunai.
After all, Uchiha Senba was the leader of this mission.
His word was absolute.
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