The Rasenshuriken was blocked by Madara, and Ryo didn’t continue to attack . The two stared at each other silently .
Ryo was amazed that Madara still had such power at this old of an age . He realized that if the two were to really fight, he might be no opponent of this old man .
However, Madara also had his views on Ryo changed . He did not expect that the young man in front of him would be so strong, and realized that he had to pay a price greater than what he had expected .
After a while, Ryo became a little impatient . Did Madara just bring him here to kill him and hide his existence, or did he have another idea?
He couldn’t wait for him to speak anymore: “Madara Dono, why did you call me here?”
After a brief moment of silence, Madara said: “I told you, I wanted to see you . I’ll be honest, I was also thinking of getting rid of you, the one who might have leads to my existence . However, I did not expect you to be so strong . ”
Ryo was slightly surprised, as he didn’t expect Madara to be so blunt .
“So, because of your strength and potential, I have changed my mind . Tell me, Ryo Yamanaka, would you be interested in making a deal?”
“What kind of deal? I don’t need anything, and I don’t think I have anything you would want . ” Ryo did not refuse, but he didn’t show real interest .
“It’s a deal concerning your Sharingan!” Madara’s tone suddenly became more serious .
“My Sharingan?” Ryo unconsciously reached for his own eyes .
“Yes, your Sharingan is already at the peak of its potential . With your talent, it is only a matter of time before you develop the Mangekyo . After that, you will have to pay for the strength you’ll gain!”
Ryo heard Madara, and knew well that this strength gain will require a catalyst and a price, and that the price he would have to pay is his sight .
Madara obviously had a method to go around this risk of going blind . In the Manga, Obito was able to preserve his eyesight while using the Mangekyo endlessly .
Indeed, Madara’s following words confirmed Ryo’s idea: “Ryo Yamanaka, I have a way to conquer the blindness brought by the use of the Mangekyo Sharingan . Of course, in order for you to get my help, there are certain conditions . ”
Madara’s method should be nothing more than using Hashirama’s cells . Out of caution however, Ryo still asked Madara about that method .
Madara didn’t hide anything, immediately talking about the effect of Hashirama’s cells, including its effect on the Mangekyo user .
After hearing that explanation, Ryo showed lack of interest, but then Madara’s following words changed his attitude .
It was because Madara mentioned that he had a method to make Hashirama’s cells integrate perfectly with their bodies .
The 1st’s cells had great vitality, and that ever-sought after vitality was itself the reason why the average person has no way to adapt with them .
In the Manga, only one person, Yamato, survived Orochimaru’s experiments with those cells on infants, while Danzo couldn’t suppress them anymore when seriously injured .
This was all due to the fact that those cells’ vitality was so strong, they regular human body could not bear them .
Madara having a method to get people to fully integrate Hashirama’s cells surprised and intrigued Ryo .
Ryo never thought of conquering the hidden risks of Mangekyo before . But as he went back on Obito’s perfect control of the cells, he believed Madara’s claim .
(T/N: Obito was stated by Guruguru to be exeptional in his ability to use wood release so intuitively . However, this does not rule out the possibility of Madara’s methods of using Hashirama’s cells his body having an effect on his capability to integrate them . )
“I’m interested . So what are your conditions?” Ryo directly asked .
“I want you to promise me two things: Do not disclose about me to anyone . The second, I want you to protect the lives of two people, and not let anyone, including yourself, threaten their lives . ”
Madara conditions were rather attractive . Ryo had no intention of telling anyone about him .
As for the second condition, it shouldn’t prove to be so difficult, but Ryo wasn’t about to agree just yet .
Instead, he cautiously asked: “Who are these two people?”
“One is a boy in the Rain Country, an orphan who goes by the name of Nagato . The other is one you should already know . His name is Obito Uchiha . ”
Hearing Obito’s name, Ryo was shocked, and did not expect Madara to have noticed him just yet .
“May I ask you why I should?” Ryo was really intrigued .
“No . Then, Ryo Yamanaka, do you agree to these terms?”
“Hold on, I want to confirm one thing . If either of them provokes me, I cannot kill them?”
Madara seemed to have expected this question . He did not hesitate to say: “Yes, you cannot do anything to threaten their lives . ”
“Isn’t that too risky for me? If the two become my enemies, I would not be able to even protect myself or avenge my loved ones . I refuse this deal!”
“Then my terms will change . As long as they don’t threaten your life or the lives of your loved ones, you cannot threaten theirs, and you must insure their safety . ” Madara immediately answered, “And yes, there’s one thing: when it’s me or white Zetsu that’s dealing with them, you don’t need to interfere . ” Madara added one term .
It took Ryo a while to nod and agree . He did not intend to change their fate that much . Without Madara’s interference, he did know how long it would take Obito and Kakashi to activate his Sharingan .
(T/N: I know, this was shocking to me as well, and what was even more shocking to me was how things developed afterwards . )
These terms were basically in line with Ryo’s intentions; it would be foolish to refuse them . With that, the two finally made their deal .
With that, Madara took out a scroll and handed it with a Zetsu arm to Ryo, who immediately opened the scroll to find the summary of Madara’s research on Hashirama’s cells .
Madara’s method to perfectly integrate Hashirama’s cells into one’s body consisted of reducing said cell’s vitality and activity .
Ryo opened his Sharingan and observed Zetsu’s arm . He found that the activity of the cells within it was far less than that of the ones in Zetsu . What surprised him however, was that their vitality and Chakra was unaffected .
Ryo had his doubts, but he noticed that this arm was far more concentrated in Hashirama’s cells than the Zetsu’s body, and he finally had a general understanding of Madara method . He had to admit, Madara was a true genius, far beyond his expectation!
Madara used his Sharingan to suppress the activity of Hashirama’s cells, what lead to a significant reduction in their vitality and Chakra . Then he cultivated the cells to increase their concentration, allowing for the overall vitality and Chakra to be maintained .
Ryo sealed the arm and the scroll, and Madara returned to his chair and closed his eyes ignoring him .
“Madara dono, you’re giving me all of this, and are not afraid of my betrayal?” Ryo couldn’t just understand how Madara seemed to be so unbothered .
“I believe my eyes young man; you don’t seem like the wrong person . ” Madara said, opening his eyes faintly .
“Worthy of your reputation, Uchiha Madara!” Ryo had more admiration for the old man in front of him .
“The deal is done . Zetsu, lead him out . ”
“Wait!” Ryo didn’t want to leave just yet, not while leaving behind another thing he wanted!
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