It was late in the evening in Konoha, two figures stood gasping for breath before they clashed again. The Uchiha siblings were sparring again, their love of fighting was well known within the village. It was almost legendary. There was not a day gone by that didn't have the brothers 'dancing' with one another.

Hashirama along with Tobirama watched as the brothers battled. "The Uchiha are truly remarkable, for one so young and to be matching Madara! remarkable" said a surprised Hashirama.

Tobirama looked on. He couldn't help but agree, the boy was special and he didn't seem to show any sign of the curse of hatred that purges his clan.

Izuna Uchiha was truly different from his clansmen. At only 17 years of age he was matching his brother, one of the most feared shinobi in land.

"That boy is something else," he began. "But he will not win, he lacks the experience Madara has" Tobirama stated as Madara landed a vicious spinning kick.

Hashirama just watched on, too invested in the fight to even think of a response.

Izuna got up painfully. "You'll pay for that one brother". The fight was going great, he was actually matching him - until he got roundhouse kicked to the face.

He dashed towards his brother, narrowly dodging the shuriken that was launched at him in an attempt to slow him down. He needed to do something and quick or this fight would turn out like the many others, with him losing.

Over the past few months, Izuna had gotten stronger at an alarming rate. He was beginning to catch up to the elite ninja in the village, even Hiruzen could no longer match him but it wasn't enough. He had to beat him. His brother, his measuring stick. For the first time his brother didn't seem to fast to hit, too strong to hurt. He wasn't going to lose, not again.

He got an idea and started to go through hand seals quickly. He dimly wandered if this gamble would pay off, this would be taxing on his chakra. Normally he would not worry about his reserves, but they had been training all day, practicing and perfecting their jutsu.

Madara smirked as he recognized the jutsu his brother was planning, and began going through the same hand signs his brothers was. "Not going to work"

"Fire style: Majestic Fire destruction" Izuna roared as he breathed out a massive stream of intense flames towards his brother who sent the exact same jutsu back.

Izuna smirked as their jutsu clashed, creating a massive explosion of fire in the middle of the training ground. They had cancelled each other out as he predicted. He blurred away, using the flames to get out of his brothers line of sight. Then attacked and landed the same vicious spinning kick Madara had got him with in the earlier on.

He watched as Madara skidded across the floor."Not so nice to be on the receiving end is-"

Then suddenly the Madara he was watching turned into a flock of crows. "Genjutsu" Izuna mumbled. When did he catch me?, his thoughts wandered before he felt the air shift behind him.

"I told you it won't work", Madara snarled, "you've got to do better than that Izuna"

Too slow to turn around, Izuna was sent flying across the training field as his brother connected with powerful kick to his mid-section

"Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation" said Madara and released a massive fireball towards his brother.

Izuna desperately looked for an escape route, seeing none he decided to activate his trump card. Not even Madara knew he had achieved this. He knew he would not be able to sustain it with the chakra he had remaining, but it would be enough. Normally chakra would not be an issue, but they had been training and perfecting their jutsu all day.

"Susanoo" Izuna muttered and a large blue humanoid like skeleton surrounded him just in time. He winced, as his susanoo held against one of his brothers most powerful jutsu.

Madara looked on in amazement."Susanoo huh, finally got it down didn't you?"

"Shut up", Izuna said, but his eyes glinted with satisfaction.

He then dropped to one knee, his susanoo had faded. The cuts and hits he had taken were beginning to take their toll. This wasn't good, he needed to end this quick or it would be all over.

"Is that all you've got?" Madara started after he recovered from his shock. "I expected more" he said arrogantly.

"Don't underestimate me" replied Izuna in anger.

Madara smiled, he was proud of how far his brother had come, he watched as Izuna charged towards him with renewed vigour. He chuckled inwardly, he knew exactly how to motivate his brother into performing better.

Izuna engaged him in a fierce taijutsu battle. He punched, kicked,, spun and danced with his brother as his body went into autopilot. Every time Madara landed a hit, he got one back in return. He let loose a laugh as they fought. Fighting made him feel alive, it made him feel whole.

He noticed his brother was getting more and more frustrated as the battle went on. Learning that his younger brother was catching up with him didn't seem to sit well with his ego.

Soon enough an opening appeared. Madara threw a stray right hook, this was his chance. He dodged easily and launched one back in return, which momentarily stunned the older Uchiha. Keeping on the offensive, he launched a a flurry of punches and kicks which Madara barely managed to dodge.

Just a while longer – now! Izuna ducked and spun.

Madara's eyes widened as Izuna caught him sweet on the chin with a spinning kick, resulting in the older Uchiha tumbling across the training field and landing in a heap on the ground.

"I told you not to underestimate me" Izuna called out, wheezing. He was having trouble getting with his bearings, he was exhausted. With luck Madara was just as, if not more, tired than him.

Madara grunted as he picked himself up painfully before turning to his brother. "I think that's enough for today"

"I win?" Questioned a wary Izuna.

Madara nodded. "Yes Izuna, you finally got one" he said with a small smile on his face.

Izuna was left speechless.

He smiled softly. "I'm finally catching up" he trailed before collapsing from exhaustion.


"Looks like I was mistaken" said a shocked Tobirama as he watched Madara pick up his brother and disappear in a shunshin. He couldn't believe it, he had actually beat him.

Hashirama smiled. "That spar was amazing, it just proves that I am making the right decision by choosing him."

Tobiramas eyes widened. "You don't mean"

"Yes, that jutsu me and Mito were working on is finally finished we-"

"And what of the risks?" He started angrily. " I refuse to condemn that young boy to his death because of a jutsu that hasn't even been tested yet" he said passionately.

"It works Tobirama" Hashirama grimaced. "but know that I will not force the boy into anything. It will be his decision to make and his alone."

Tobirama looked at his brother sternly, but his expression fell. Knowing that if this worked, the village would be definitely benefit from it in the future.

"And what of Madara?"

Hashirama smiled sadly. "He will never know. He will be told that Izuna is on a long term infiltration mission."

Tobirama was outraged, till he began to look at the situation logically. "It's a matter of village security, isn't it. Only the hokage will know?" He questioned.

"Only the hokage will know" repeated Hashirama sadly. Izuna was the only real option. Himself, Tobirama and Madara were too well known and if they disappeared their would be anarchy. No one else is strong enough. He steeled his heart. It has to be you Izuna.


"So let me get this straight" Izuna started . "You have developed some sort of space time jutsu, and want to seal me away!" He finished incredulously.

Hashirama nodded

This was just madness. Did Madara hit him a little too hard in his last fight, he questioned. A jutsu like that, impossible. There's no way they created something so powerful, is there? He looked at Hashirama, who just stared back as if waiting for it to it occurred to him just who he was talking to. This man was known for doing the impossible and with Mito, who is a Uzumaki.

"This isn't joke, is it?" Izuna asked as he looked at his leader.

Hashirama looked at him sadly. "I'm afraid not, this jutsu is real and it does work."

"Why me?" Izuna questioned.

"You Izuna are perfect for this jutsu. You are strong enough to make a difference and no one outside this village knows how strong you are. If me, Tobirama or Madara were to appear in the future, there would be chaos plus we are needed here." He stated.

"What of my brother? Will he be told of this?" Izuna demanded. This shit is crazy but if this works, it could potentially save the village in the future. He thought of his brother as he paced the office.

Hashirama shook his head. "No one but the hokage can know, this is a case of village security. No one can find out about this jutsu or all this will be in vain."

Izuna frowned at the hokage, sharingan blazing at him. How dare he. Am I meant to just run away without telling my brother? he was fuming but the more he thought about it, the more he understood where Hashirama was coming from.

He sighed. "When?" He asked solemnly.

Hashirama looked at the young Uchiha proudly who was willing to sacrifice everything he had for the future of Konoha.

"Tomorrow. Say your goodbyes today Izuna. If anyone asks tell them you are going on a long term infiltration mission." Hashirama replied.

Izuna felt numb. He was angry but understanding of the situation. It had to be him, he repeated to himself. He knew what had to be done.

He bowed and left the office only to bump into a 16 year old Hiruzen Sarutobi. He steeled his nerves and gave, probably his closest friend, his cocky trademark smirk. "Hows it going Hiruzen?" He spoke with his usual arrogance.

Hiruzen rubbed his shoulder. "Not bad Izuna, though did you have to bump into my injured shoulder" he grumbled.

Izuna just smirked. It was he who gave him that injury when he beat him the last time they sparred, though he did get his fair share of shots in. He smiled inwardly at the growing strength of his friend.

"I will get you back for that by the way" Hiruzen growled, "same time tomorrow?".

Izuna smiled sadly, knowing this may be the last time he may ever see his friend. It was getting harder to control his emotions, but he wouldn't let it show. He had to be strong.

"I can't Hiruzen, I've got a long term assignment from Hashirama-"

"Hokage-sama" Hiruzen interrupted.

"Yeah yeah" Izuna waved him off. "All that I can tell you is that I am going to be infiltrating a enemy village. The rest is classified"

Hiruzen was visibly saddened. They had a weird way of showing it, but they were best friends and he was going to miss him when he was gone.

"Oh cheer up you miserable little monkey" Izuna said, "Ill be back in a couple of years, so we can postpone your ass kicking for the time being"

Hiruzen growled at the nickname. "Oh you just wait Uchiha, when you get back I am going to beat you in front of everyone" he said as he got into Izuna's face.

Izuna just smirked cockily at him, "you can try" he taunted. He was going to miss this.

"your going down" Hiruzen stated matter of factly but was perturbed by Izuna, who was actually smiling at him.

"You ok-"

He pulled Hiruzen into a quick man hug, "See you around, Hiruzen". Izuna said before disappearing in a shunshin. The hug didn't last long but it was enough to convey his feelings.

Hiruzen stood dumbfounded. He was happy yet confused at the same time, Izuna Uchiha had just hugged him. He didn't hug anybody. He frowned as he walked into the hokage's office to demand answers that he will never get.


He appeared home to find Madara waiting for him. He had taken off his armour and was wearing casual Uchiha clothes.

Madara smiled when he noticed him. "Izuna, did you gloat to the Senju's about our excellent battle today" he chuckled.

Izuna smirked. "Of course I did. They were amazed at what I could do. Hashirama is even sending me on a mission tomorrow!" He added, hoping his brother did not make too much of it.

Madara narrowed his eyes. "What mission?" he questioned.

Izuna frowned inwardly. Curse your protectiveness Madara! " Im being sent to infiltrate Kumo. They have been rumoured to be gathering strength recently and Hashirama wants me to investigate and observe them" he said proudly, hoping his perceptive brother would not see through his facade.

Izuna released a sigh inwardly when he saw his brother nod slowly.

"Well if your going to your going to need a new set of eyes" spoke Madara mysteriously.

Izuna was confused. What was he trying to say? Was there even a stage past the mangekyo sharingan. He couldn't even use his eyes without constantly worrying about the blindness that comes with it. Has Madara really found a way around it. His mind wandered at the possibilities of what something like this could offer.

Madara just smiled confidently. "Yes brother, I know how to advance our eyes. And in advancing our eyes that weakness of ours will be gone" he spoke.

Izuna smirked. "Well what are we waiting for?"