Amidst the veil of night, Madara Uchiha wandered through the shadowy woods, the moonlight guiding his path.

As he ventured deeper, he stumbled upon an unlikely encounter - a lone orphan, huddled beneath the branches.

The child's eyes held a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness.

"Who are you?" Madara asks, holding a bit of compassion in his tone.