Naruto: Why Madara Uchiha Left Konohagakure

Counted among the strongest shinobi in history and the only one who could compete with Hashirama Senju in his time, Madara Uchiha was the head of the Uchiha clan at the conclusion of the Warring States Period in Naruto, and one of the founders of Konohagakure. Since their childhood friendship, Madara and Hashirama had always harbored dreams of peace, and realizing this shared aspiration was the main reason behind their alliance to create the village. In doing so they, laid the foundation of the hidden village system that would later be adopted by all the Five Great Shinobi Countries in Naruto.