In this crossover anime, many ruthless and powerful figures reside in my territory.

Lister looked at Muzan.

"...Everyone I've killed has completely perished after losing their physical bodies; they've never left anything behind."

"And what about the Demon Slayer Corps members you've killed? Over the years, have you ever truly eliminated them?"

Muzan gritted his teeth and glared at Lister.

"I just haven't finished cleaning them up yet."

"If they hadn't been in my way, I wouldn't have bothered with them at all!"

Lister shook his head.

"Then you have to kill almost everyone, destroying their thoughts and will, to truly get rid of them."

Muzan frowned.

"You mean that the existence of thought and will counts as living? How ridiculous!"

"Your nonsense is really annoying."

Lister did not refute this.

Muzan only admitted that his beliefs were wrong and accepted the idea that will is eternal and immortal when he was about to die physically.

She naturally wouldn't accept Lister's words now.

"I'll come again tomorrow."

The next second, Muzan disappeared from the spot, while Lister turned off the Kido light in the room and returned to his bedroom.

He went to the window and looked at the moon in the sky.

Yahiko, Konan... whether Madara can change depends on you two.

Time passes quickly.

Aside from his own affairs, Liszt spent the rest of his time teaching Yahiko and Konan how to get along with Madara, and made sure they remembered it well.

The fourth day arrived quickly, and it was time for Madara to take the two back to the ninja world for training.

Chapter 49 Black Zetsu with a Question Mark Face

Black Zetsu has been quite confused these past few days.

About a month ago, Madara suddenly changed. Sometimes he would leave for a while, or even leave only a wooden clone to guard him.

He tried his best to find Ban's scent, but he just couldn't.

He couldn't understand it at all; he simply couldn't understand how Madara, who maintained a connection with the Gedo Mazo, managed to leave the vicinity of the Mazo.

You should know that he had been paying attention to Madara since he was a child, before he met Hashirama. It can be said that he knew Madara's personality, habits and all his experiences very well.

He could even proudly say that no one in the entire ninja world knew Madara Uchiha better than him.

Moreover, after Madara summoned the Gedo Mazo, he hid by Madara's side as "Madara's will clone" and guided Madara to control the White Zetsu, secretly plotting against the ninja world.

However!

Why has Madara started sleeping more lately? He's even grown teeth and has a good appetite. He's even sent White Zetsu to find delicious food.

Are you Ban? Why have you suddenly developed a craving for food?!

If this strange behavior was still somewhat understandable, then his subsequent actions truly worried him greatly.

Five days ago, Madara suddenly ordered White Zetsu to search for Yahiko and Konan, and also to monitor Nagato's situation.

He subtly inquired, and Madara said he wanted to try something called the "Ninja World Holy Land Project".

He was immediately filled with questions.

No, who instilled all this in you?!

He went to great lengths, using various methods to sever Madara's bonds, guiding Madara's thoughts toward darkness, and finally giving him his only hope—

"Only the Infinite Tsukuyomi can save the Uchiha clan and the world."

If he finds out who fed Ban this useless stuff, he'll definitely kill that person!

What if this "Ninja World Holy Land Plan," which sounds so promising, actually succeeds?

Should his mother be resurrected?

So Black Zetsu spread some slanderous rumors, hoping to persuade Madara to abandon the plan.

However, Madara only glanced at him and said, "You want to teach me how to do things?"

He had no choice but to shut his mouth.

Given his current status, he cannot do anything against Madara's will.

However, he can do other things.

Madara wanted to take on disciples, so he made his two disciples, Yahiko and Konan, become estranged from him, creating a scene of filial piety between master and disciple, leaving Madara alone once again.

His methods of sowing discord, which he has practiced for a full thousand years, are not something two children can withstand!

At that time, Madara will resolutely implement the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan!

"Shh!"

Three people suddenly appeared in the previously quiet and deserted underground space.

That's it again!

Black Zetsu, relying on its ability to remain undetected, quietly lurked in the crevices of the rocks, observing the situation in the field.

He had witnessed Madara suddenly appear and disappear many times, almost as if he had used a space-time ninjutsu, but he couldn't sense any ninjutsu aura at all.

So weird!

At this moment, Madara looked at Yahiko and Konan, who were in excellent spirits and full of fighting spirit, and nodded in satisfaction.

Unexpectedly, studying with Liszt yielded unexpected results. Just four days ago, they looked sickly, but today they seem to have been recuperating for half a year.

"You know who I am from Lister, don't you?"

"Yes, Mr. Madara!" x2

The powerful voice echoed underground.

Lister? The name sounds like someone from the Land of Lightning region, but it doesn't quite seem like it.

Could this guy be the one who's going against him?

"Since Lister has already said so, there's no need for me to explain further."

"Have you learned how to refine chakra?"

The next second, Yahiko and Konan simultaneously formed the simplest hand seals.

From the Sharingan's perspective, the chakra within both of them was evenly distributed throughout their bodies.

They all seem to be geniuses.

After receiving Lister's instruction, he was able to refine chakra in just three days.

But that's pretty much the limit.

Lister isn't ruthless enough when teaching people; if he were to teach physical combat and ninjutsu, he'd probably go easy on them.

"Kid, the next two hours will be spent practicing physical skills. I'll teach you how to kill with your body."

For two whole hours, Yahiko and Minami were beaten by the centenarian, who used pain to correct their movements.

Surprisingly, neither of them showed any signs of discouragement, and they got back up no matter how many times they were knocked down.

Yahiko was like a mad dog; although his punches were completely haphazard, the ferocity he displayed truly pleased Madara.

and……

Ban watched as the two resting people sat cross-legged on the ground, taking deep breaths in a peculiar rhythm. The wounds on their bodies had stopped bleeding, and their fatigue was rapidly subsiding.

The two had slightly different breathing patterns, clearly tailor-made for each other.

That Liszt fellow, he must have learned some new tricks.

Ban's lips involuntarily curled up slightly.

???

Three question marks appeared above Black Zetsu's head.

Who are you?

Why is Ban smiling?

No, no, no! He has to act quickly! We can't wait any longer!

By this time, Yahiko and Konan had recovered their energy through a rudimentary breathing technique. They opened the bag they had brought and set up a makeshift fire pit.

"Teacher Ban, let's make grilled fish now, come and eat together."

"The fish were caught this morning and are very fresh."

Madara recognized the fish in Yahiko's hand at a glance as a perch from the Red Maple River. It not only had few bones, but its flesh was also very delicious.

He's never had grilled food before.

"Oh no! I forgot my matches!"

Yahiko suddenly clutched his head and looked at Madara, appearing pitiful.

"Madara-sensei, please use Fire Release."

Ban looked at the two almost identical "pleading faces" and silently walked over.

Fire Release: Ignition Technique!

With a gentle blow, the woodpile caught fire.

"Mana-sensei is amazing!" x2

Both children raised their hands at the same time, sparing no words of praise.

Wait a minute! Are these two guys just acting against him?