Seeing Kazama appear and save their lives, Tsunade and the others were filled with gratitude.
"Thank you, Kazama! If it weren't for you, we might've been done for…"
Terumī Mei, Ōnoki, Gaara, and the others couldn't stop thanking Kazama.
"No need to be so formal. As part of the Shinobi Alliance, it's only natural we help each other and face the enemy together," Kazama replied.
"Hmph! You think just because you absorbed my Katon, you can dance with me?"
Hearing the Five Kage thank Kazama, Uchiha Madara sneered coldly.
What he didn't know was that this "trash" he spoke of was the one who thwarted Black Zetsu's plans and subdued his former allies, Obito and Nagato.
"You think dodging my Gōka Mekkyaku (Great Fire Annihilation) means you'll survive? Dream on! Katon: Ryūen Hōka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Dragon Flame Release Song Technique)!"
Madara unleashed his signature Katon once more, this time targeting Kazama alone.
Initially, Madara hadn't taken Kazama seriously. But realizing Kazama could absorb ninjutsu, he saw him as a troublesome opponent. To defeat the Five Kage and dominate the shinobi world, Madara knew he had to take Kazama out first.
"Kazama, be careful! Madara's Katon is incredibly powerful!"
Seeing Madara aim for Kazama, Tsunade and the others were frantic with worry.
But Kazama remained completely calm.
"Perfect timing! Let's test my new technique—Katon: Gōka Messhitsu!*"
As Kazama unleashed his technique, a massive fireball obliterated the four incoming fire dragons. Its momentum unbroken, it surged toward Madara.
"He's using my secret Katon technique?!"
Seeing Kazama perform Gōka Messhitsu, Madara was visibly shocked.
He moved to dodge, but Kazama had already used Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) to appear behind him.
"I'm not done yet! Katon: Gōka Messhitsu!*"
Two enormous fireballs, one from the front and one from behind, sealed off Madara's escape routes. They merged into a sea of flames, completely engulfing him.
"Did we win?"
Seeing Madara swallowed by the fire, Tsunade and the Five Kage were overjoyed.
But their celebration was cut short as a blue skeleton emerged from the flames.
"Susanoo?"
Kazama wasn't the least bit surprised by the sight of Madara's blue skeletal Susanoo.
After all, his own Susanoo was far stronger than Madara's.
"Not only can you use my techniques, but you even know about Susanoo? Kid, you're starting to impress me. Too bad you still don't have what it takes to dance with me! Perfect Susanoo!*"
A colossal blue giant materialized before everyone's eyes.
The Shinobi Alliance, including Tsunade and the Five Kage, stood frozen in awe at the sight of Madara's Perfect Susanoo.
What terrified them even more was the realization that Madara hadn't used this technique earlier in their fight, yet he'd already overwhelmed them.
If he had unleashed Perfect Susanoo from the start, the Five Kage and the entire Shinobi Alliance would likely have been wiped out in an instant.
"Kid, this is the Uchiha clan's forbidden technique. Once you see the Perfect Susanoo, death is inevitable. Now, I'll send you and the Five Kage to the afterlife together!"
As Madara spoke, his Perfect Susanoo brandished three massive katana, swinging them down toward the group.