Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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Just as I was about to retort, a gentle, clear voice, tinged with laughter, rang out, breaking the slightly tense atmosphere:

"Sasuke-kun, welcome."

Sasuke looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure taking shape in a soft golden light.

He had dazzling blond hair, a handsome and gentle face, and warm smiles in his azure eyes, as clear as a sunny sky.

He wore a simple white divine robe, and his whole being exuded a warm aura like sunshine.

"The Fourth...the Fourth Hokage?!"

Sasuke was even more shocked than when he first saw the Nine-Tails!

A yellow flash from Konoha!

Didn't he sacrifice himself while sealing the Nine-Tails? How come... he's here too?!

Chapter 197 Reunion in the Sealed Space

"Well, it's me."

Seeing Sasuke's astonished expression, Minato smiled and nodded, his tone calm.

With a touch of nostalgia and emotion, he said, "This sealed space was constructed by the 'Bagua Seal' that I set up myself back then."

"Originally, in order to prevent possible future changes, I deliberately left a portion of my chakra and consciousness imprint in the seal."

"I just didn't expect..."

He glanced at the massive iron gate and cage, then at Sasuke, his smile tinged with helplessness: "...By some twist of fate, this part of my chakra actually formed a stable projection of consciousness here, becoming what it is now. It's certainly added a lot of 'fun' for Naruto."

Just then, Naruto's consciousness projection appeared beside Sasuke with a grin, curiously observing Sasuke's expression: "How is it, Sasuke? My 'home' is lively enough, isn't it? There's Uncle Kurama, my dad (Minato), and Dad (Madara)! Isn't that amazing?"

Sasuke was still reeling from the shock of seeing the Fourth Hokage there, and instinctively asked, "Then... what about our ancestor?"

His gaze swept across the huge Japanese-style room, but apart from Kurama and Minato, he did not see the legendary figure.

"What's up?"

A deep, husky voice, languid yet authoritative, seemed to whisper in Sasuke's ear.

Sasuke suddenly looked up and followed the sound!

Above the massive iron gate, atop the Nine-Tailed Fox's mountain-like head, could be seen.

A figure had already casually leaned there.

He wore a simple red layered armor, his signature frizzy black hair was casually draped over his shoulders, and his face was stern.

His eyes were as deep as an ancient, icy pool, and now he was slightly lowering his gaze, his scarlet Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan carrying a hint of scrutiny and a faint doubt.

He looked down at Sasuke, who had just entered.

It was Uchiha Madara!

When Sasuke met those Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan eyes that seemed to pierce through his soul, his heart skipped a beat.

Even in the realm of consciousness, facing this legendary ancestor, the heavy pressure stemming from bloodline and history still made him feel breathless.

He opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to start: "Um... how should I put it..."

Is it seeking confirmation? Is it a greeting? Or is it expressing inner shock and confusion? A thousand words are stuck in my throat.

"Oh? Madara!"

A very familiar, surprising, and energetic loud voice suddenly rang out behind Sasuke!

Sasuke felt his spirit body stiffen and suddenly turned around!

Then, Hashirama Senju's tall and imposing figure appeared as if it had grown out of thin air, standing behind him with a look of surprise on his face.

He waved vigorously towards the top of the iron gate, his face displaying that signature, radiant smile that seemed to melt away all gloom!

"...Hashirama?!"

The languidness in Ban's eternal kaleidoscope vanished instantly, replaced by genuine astonishment!

He sat up abruptly, his crimson eyes fixed on Hashirama behind Sasuke.

The voice was filled with disbelief: "How...how did you get in here?!"

"Holy shit!!!"

Compared to Madara's astonishment, Kurama's reaction was earth-shattering!

Its massive body sprang up from its prone position as if it had been electrocuted!

The nine tails instantly bristled, each hair standing on end, like nine giant, crimson whips of fire!

The lantern-like beast eyes shrank to the size of pinpoints due to extreme terror!

His chakra fluctuated violently and uncontrollably, causing the entire consciousness space to tremble slightly!

These are the only two terrifying beings in the world that can treat it like a toy, hanging it up and beating it without any power to resist!

Although it was also afraid of the other Uchiha Madara, it got to know him better after spending time together.

In addition, since Ban spends most of his time sleeping, that sense of fear has gradually been replaced by an awkward "habit".

But the difference between the two pillars!

The psychological trauma inflicted on it by this cheerful man is deep-seated!

In particular, the "Ming Shen Gate" that fell from the sky still terrifies it to this day.

So much so that all that could be seen was Hashirama's figure.

That deep-seated, domineering fear overwhelmed it instantly, like a flood bursting its banks!

"Ouch——!!!"

The Nine-Tailed Fox let out a terrified howl.

Its massive body instinctively tried to retreat, but crashed into the sealed iron gate behind it with a dull thud.

Its fur stood on end, and its enormous body trembled.

The crimson chakra surged wildly across his body like out-of-control flames; where was the might of the strongest tailed beast now?

It looks just like a giant fox whose tail has been stepped on and it's startled!

Hashirama looked at Kurama's terrified expression and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

He gave a reassuring smile, which Kurama found even more terrifying: "Oh dear, Kurama, don't be so scared! I'm not going to eat you! I'm just saying hello to an old friend!"

He tried to make his tone sound mild and harmless.

"You scraggly fox, calm down!"

Ban frowned and gave a low growl to the ruffled Nine-Tailed Fox below, trying to calm it down.

The power of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan emitted a trace of pressure, barely suppressing the Nine-Tails' partially out-of-control chakra fluctuations.

At that moment, Naruto's consciousness projection also saw Hashirama appear next to Sasuke.

His eyes widened in surprise: "First Hokage?! You... how did you get inside Sasuke's body? And you even ended up here with me?"

Hashirama shrugged, looking innocent and bewildered: "Well... I don't really know the specific reason myself."

He then looked at Sasuke and said, "It seems that because this little guy's mind is connected to this place, I followed his 'gaze' here?"

He pointed to his head, indicating that he was also confused.

Madara shifted his gaze from the terrified Nine-Tails and returned it to Hashirama.

His crimson eyes narrowed, a hint of scrutiny and barely perceptible wariness in them: "Stop with the nonsense. Hashirama, what are you doing here?" He didn't believe this was just a simple "visit."

"That's a real misunderstanding!"

Hashirama looked aggrieved and pointed at Sasuke: "I don't have the ability to break into such a sophisticated sealed space on my own. It was him!"

He pointed at Ban again: "Looking for you! I just happened to be passing by... well, or rather, I came here following his spiritual guidance?"

He tried to explain the chaotic situation.

Sasuke took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and respectfully bowed to the cold, aloof figure above the iron gate.

His voice carried an unprecedented solemnity: "Junior Uchiha Sasuke greets Ancestor Madara."

Chapter 198 A Lively and Heartwarming Daily Life

Seeing Sasuke's respectful demeanor, Madara couldn't help but curl a playful smile at the corner of his mouth.

With a hint of mockery: "Oh? When Naruto told you about me before, you absolutely refused to believe it and even called him crazy, didn't you? What, you suddenly became enlightened after a nap?"

He looked at Sasuke with great interest, as if admiring an interesting toy.

Sasuke, his sore spot touched, blushed with embarrassment again: "Th-that's..."

He simply couldn't explain the bizarre experience and conversation he had in the consciousness space.

Hashirama took a step forward, his tall figure blocking Sasuke's path like a lion protecting its cub.

With an expression of disapproval on her face, she said, "He's at least your direct bloodline descendant. Can't you act like an elder? Stop making fun of him!"

Madara raised an eyebrow, a hint of displeasure flashing in his crimson eyes: "What business is it of yours, Hashirama Senju, that I flirt with my own junior? Mind your own business!"

There was obvious impatience in his tone.

"How is this none of my business?"

Hashirama puffed out his chest confidently: "He's a member of Konoha now! As the First Hokage of Konoha, it's my duty to protect the village's younger generation!"

He patted his chest, looking righteous and awe-inspiring.

Madara scoffed, mercilessly tearing him down: "You're an old relic who's been dead for decades, and you can't even project your own chakra properly. Stop putting on airs like a Hokage! Save your breath!"

Hashirama's lips twitched, and his thick eyebrows shot up: "You talk as if you're not dead yourself! You died a long time before me!"

He tried to get back at the "time of death".

Madara revealed a meaningful, absolutely confident, and mocking smile, his scarlet Eternal Kaleidoscope shimmering with an eerie light: "That's... not necessarily true."

If Naruto is right in the future, then he is definitely still alive after the battle at the Valley of the End.