Naruto: I Am Uchiha Madara

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Behind, the ninjas escorting the supplies were all dumbfounded.

They only saw that in a flash of white light, the forest before them was cut down, leaving only tree trunks!

They had always heard in legends how formidable Uchiha Madara was. This time, they had experienced it directly. They had never imagined that a single person's power could reach such a god-like level.

Kakuzu, who had been cut in half, was also quite shocked.

Such a terrifying ninjutsu must be at least super S-rank. He cut down an entire forest with such an understatement. Uchiha Madara's strength is simply unfathomable.

Kakuzu finally understood what "seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving" meant.

He had heard how powerful Uchiha Madara was before, but he never expected him to be this powerful after seeing it with his own eyes. Hearsay was far from reality; Uchiha Madara was much more formidable than the legends claimed!

Countless dense, iron-thread-like tendrils extended from the two severed sections of Kakuzu's waist. Soon, the black tendrils interconnected, and with a series of pulls, Kakuzu's bisected body reattached, and he stood up.

"As expected of the legendary Uchiha Madara. If I didn't have a few tricks up my sleeve, I would have definitely died!"

Uchiha Madara watched Kakuzu's movements with interest:

"So this is your secret technique, Earth Grudge Fear? It seems a bit interesting."

"Hmm... I've managed to live this long entirely thanks to my secret technique... As for you, I'm quite curious, Uchiha Madara. After all, we are people of the same era. How have you managed to live until now and still be so young?"

Kakuzu accurately grasped the main point and asked.

Uchiha Madara's expression was blank as he looked directly at Kakuzu, remaining silent.

After a long moment, he pointed to the large expanse of bare tree trunks opposite him and said:

"Such a large forest was cut down by me just like that. The destruction is indeed a bit severe. I am very distressed. In that case, I, your humble self, shall restore this forest!"

After speaking, Uchiha Madara calmly formed hand seals:

"Wood Style! Deep Forest Emergence!"

Kakuzu's eyes widened in astonishment, and he took a step back. Even if he were beaten to death, he would never have imagined that Uchiha Madara could use Wood Style!

The news that Uchiha Madara could use Wood Style was only known to the Konoha higher-ups, and this was to secretly sabotage other ninja villages. Konoha had not revealed this matter. Perhaps the other four great ninja villages had some understanding, but for a rogue ninja like Kakuzu, who lacked systematic intelligence sources, it was very difficult to know.

The rumbling sound of a great earthquake came from behind. Kakuzu turned his head, looking at the scene before him in shock.

It was indeed Wood Style. Fresh branches instantly sprouted from each tree trunk, as if summoned, and grew upwards wildly.

In the span of a few breaths, the original expanse of tree trunks had completely regrown into a lush forest.

Kakuzu looked at the surging forest and could confirm it was Wood Style, without a doubt.

He had once been ordered to assassinate the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. After the assassination failed, he had the fortune to witness the terrifying Wood Style while fleeing. It was also due to Hashirama Senju showing mercy, and Kakuzu fighting with all his might, that Kakuzu managed to escape from Hashirama Senju's grasp that time.

How could Kakuzu, who had nearly been killed by Wood Style, not recognize it?

Imagine if this Deep Forest Emergence hadn't been activated over there, but over here, enveloping me. Could I have survived under the onslaught of the frenzied wood?

Kakuzu discovered with sorrow that he could not. He feared his five lives would be lost one after another.

The forest stopped growing and blended perfectly with the surrounding woods. Without close observation, one wouldn't even realize this was the work of Wood Style; one would think nothing had happened here.

A layer of cold sweat broke out on Kakuzu's forehead. He turned to look at Uchiha Madara before him.

What else was there not to understand? This display of power was a warning to him.

Kakuzu had a premonition: if he didn't agree to Uchiha Madara's terms today, he probably wouldn't make it.

Although he felt a bit helpless, he had come with the intention of surrendering to Uchiha Madara in the first place.

Kakuzu retracted the black tendrils roaming outside, reverted to his normal human form, looked at Uchiha Madara, and after a long moment, squeezed out a sentence:

"Um... Lord Madara... can we discuss the matter of remuneration?"

Uchiha Madara rarely smiled, but he did now.

Indeed, with these self-righteous fellows, one must thoroughly intimidate them before they will truly submit.

Uchiha Madara had no doubt that if Kakuzu intended to resist, he would have killed him on the spot!

But now things were good. Being willing to call him "Lord Madara" meant he was willing to surrender. Uchiha Madara had absolute confidence that he could completely subdue this fellow Kakuzu.

Since this fellow has brought up the issue of his remuneration, then I shall show Kakuzu some employee benefits!

Turning around, he motioned for Kakuzu to follow. Walking up to the group escorting the supplies, Uchiha Madara casually chose a cart and yanked off the covering cloth!

A flash of golden light, piles of gold and silver filled the cart like a small mountain!

Kakuzu's eyes widened as he looked at the entire cartload of gold and silver. His eyes instantly turned green! (Though his eyes were originally green.)

Mouth agape, saliva even seeped through his mask. Kakuzu tremblingly pointed at the cart of gold and silver, his voice incoherent with excitement:

"Ma, Ma, Ma, Lord Madara... Th-th-th-this is..."

Uchiha Madara casually picked up a gold bar:

"That's right. This is the money Konoha of the Land of Fire paid in compensation. A full six billion ryo!"

"Six...ty... billion!"

"It is sixty billion. This cart is merely a small portion of it. All these carts behind are full of it!"

Kakuzu trembled all over with excitement. He had lived for so many years, when had he ever seen so much money at once? Excited and eager, he looked at Uchiha Madara.

Sure enough, Uchiha Madara spoke words that were like heavenly music to his ears:

"Kakuzu, I promised you long ago, as long as you are willing to submit to my command, I will immediately appoint you as the Minister of Finance for Uzu Village. Not only this sixty billion, but also the several tens of billions in deposits within Uzu Village will all be managed by you!"