"Ha ha ha ha ha...."
As Madara finished his proclamation, his laughter echoed wildly in the air.
Hirofumi regarded Madara with a sense of helplessness and calmly replied, "I know."
"Uh… Gah…"
Madara's laughter was abruptly cut short, his mirth choking in his throat. He felt an inexplicable embarrassment as this brat seemed to know all his plans, making it unsurprising that he was aware of Madara's ambition to unify the ninja world.
For a moment, silence enveloped them.
Hirofumi wasn't in any rush since, after all, he only needed to execute the summoning technique, at which point Madara would enter the summoning space instead of remaining in the spirit world. Earlier, his system had already informed him that his summoning space was similar to Naruto Uzumaki's sealing space.
In that realm, he would have complete control, and the spirits he summoned could reside within it. Of course, they could also manifest in the outside world in their summoned beast forms. However, upon releasing the summoning technique, they would not return to the spirit world but would instead head directly back to his summoning space.
While Hirofumi was patiently waiting, Madara was preoccupied with countless thoughts.
First and foremost, he realized he knew nothing about this kid named Hirofumi.
Where did this brat come from, and how did he understand his plans so intimately?
Moreover, this method of summoning spirits was entirely unfamiliar to him; it was an unheard-of and peculiar technique. The sheer power of it was staggering.
Madara held immense confidence in his own abilities. After all, the state he had achieved following his resurrection was at its peak.
His body was in its prime, untouched by the passage of time, and most importantly, he possessed the Rinnegan!
This eye belonged to the legendary Sage of Six Paths, and it was precisely because of this power that he had intended to initiate the Moon's Eye Plan. He aimed to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi on the entire ninja world.
Yet, even with such an awe-inspiring eye, he found himself unable to act against Hirofumi.
In fact, the moment he considered attacking, even the Rinnegan wouldn't activate.
This sensation of losing control was something Madara despised.
However, he had to admit that he seemed to have truly become a so-called… summoning beast.
While Madara was lost in these contemplative thoughts, Hirofumi received a message from the system.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning a spirit and obtaining the summoning beast, Madara Uchiha. Extracting a random ability from the other party for the host. Congratulations to the host for obtaining Indra's reincarnated chakra. Indra's chakra has been loaded into the host's body.]
Hirofumi was momentarily taken aback upon hearing the system's announcement.
The system had already indicated that every time he successfully summoned a spirit, he could randomly extract an ability from that individual.
He was genuinely eager to explore the abilities Madara possessed, whether it was the Mangekyō Sharingan or the Rinnegan. Even if he didn't obtain those legendary eyes, acquiring some powerful ninjutsu or exceptional combat instincts would be fantastic.
After all, Madara's combat instincts were terrifying as he could effortlessly maneuver through tens of thousands of ninja troops, showcasing a mastery that left others in awe. Yet, despite all of this, why had he ended up with Indra's chakra?
Didn't that mean he had essentially become the son of the Sage of Six Paths?
Moreover, if the chakra was extracted, did that imply Madara still retained Indra's chakra within him?
But that reasoning didn't hold either since both Indra and Ashura's chakras had been reborn. Otherwise, Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha wouldn't exist. So why was he still able to extract Indra's chakra from Madara?
"System, can you explain what this chakra is all about? Madara is already dead, so why does he still possess Indra's chakra in his body? And if I extract this chakra, does Madara still have it?" he asked, his confusion mounting.
[Indra and Ashura's chakras do not dissipate upon the death of their reincarnations. For instance, in this world, the spirit world still holds the essences of Indra and Ashura, but they exist in the form of soul flames. If it were reincarnation as understood by the host, then the souls should have dissipated. However, Madara Uchiha and Senju Hashirama still exist, as do Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha. So even though Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha were born, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha still embody the reincarnated chakras of Indra and Ashura.]
"I understand. Now, what about my second question?"
[The ability extracted for the host is a replication, not a theft. Madara remains the reincarnation of Indra, while the host gains an additional Indra's chakra.]
"Ah, so it's akin to copying this chakra. But it doesn't seem to have a significant effect since it won't enhance my combat power in the short term. I'd much prefer if you'd just given me the Rinnegan." Hirofumi exclaimed, disappointment creeping into his voice.
[Friendly reminder to the host. Indra's chakra is the source of the Uchiha clan. The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan evolved from Indra's chakra, which has been passed down through the bloodline. So, the host now essentially possesses the ancestral bloodline of the Uchiha clan.]
Upon hearing the system's words, Hirofumi felt a sudden dryness in his throat.
According to what the system said, since he possessed Indra's chakra, his starting point was now comparable to that of Indra and Madara.
In other words, he had a genuine opportunity to reach the heights that those two had once achieved.
This realization sparked excitement within Hirofumi; didn't this mean he had a chance to awaken the Sharingan, even the Mangekyō or perhaps even the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan?.
Essentially, he was now an Uchiha, and with a very pure bloodline at that.
Madara continued to silently observe Hirofumi, but suddenly, he felt that this brat seemed to have changed. It felt as if he had discovered a long-lost half-brother.
This sensation was even stranger than what he experienced with Senju Hashirama.
What on earth was happening? Why had this kid undergone such a transformation?
Madara simply couldn't comprehend it.
This child had too many secrets.
Perhaps he should keep a closer eye on this brat and uncover the mysteries he possessed.