His scarlet Mangekyō Sharingan locked onto the massive wave of black lightning surging toward him. Sensing the immense power of Senjutsu contained within, Kaoru smirked slightly. His body began to transform into blinding radiance.
"'Then let me show you… that there is always someone stronger!!!'"
Secret Art: Lightning Armor!!!
Activating the E ability of Kennen, Kaoru transformed into a bolt of furious lightning and charged directly at Madara Uchiha! Moreover, a gigantic barrier of lightning erupted outward from his position!!!
Sage Art: Secret Ultimate Technique — Divine Prison of Ten Thousand Thunders!!!
Reflected in Madara's eerie purple Rinnegan, the ultimate power of lightning instantly formed a massive, blue-glowing storm. It howled like a wild beast, capable of tearing everything apart. And Kaoru stood right at its very center!
BOOM!!!
The sounds of impact and explosion merged into one. Under the shocked gazes of everyone, the space before Madara was completely filled by the terrifying storm. Kaoru's attack collided instantly with the black lightning released from Madara's hands. To everyone's horror, Madara's lightning was instantly absorbed and became part of Kaoru's storm, turning back to strike its original caster!
"'My Storm Release… actually absorbed and turned into his power…'"
Madara widened his purple eyes, staring in disbelief at what was happening. Faced with the overwhelming storm crashing down upon him, he could only stand frozen in place…
CRASH!!!
The tempest of lightning slammed directly into Madara. Countless bolts tore and raged across his body. Under the assault of this supreme Senjutsu Lightning Release, Madara's form was instantly blown apart!!!
Watching from a safe distance behind the rubble, Kakashi's left Sharingan was wide open, his voice trembling with awe. "'Madara Uchiha… in this state… is actually being suppressed to such an extent…'"
"'Kaoru…'" Beside him, Tsunade clasped her hands anxiously over her chest, her beautiful eyes fixed firmly on his distant figure. "'This battle decides the fate of humanity. Please… don't lose…'"
"'You look quite surprised…'"
"'What? Don't you think you're the strongest anymore…?'" Kaoru's mocking voice echoed. He walked slowly toward Madara, whose body was already beginning to regenerate from the debris. "'Oh, and there's something else I forgot to tell you…'"
"'My Divine Prison of Ten Thousand Thunders can control all lightning, including your Storm Release. So…'" Kaoru took step after step toward him, his aura crushing everything in his path. "'So… even as the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki, do you have any other tricks left up your sleeve…?'"
"'Hmph… My current power far exceeds your imagination!!!'"
Madara stared intensely at the man approaching him. Feeling the overwhelming pressure that threatened to crush him, his hands fully regenerated. "'I am only one step away from my ultimate plan… Once I defeat you…'"
"'I will turn this hell on earth into paradise!!!'"
Clenching his teeth, Madara let out a low roar, consumed by his long-held beliefs. A sinister grin appeared on his face, and his purple Rinnegan burst forth with terrifying power.
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Limbo: Border Jail
Madara opened his eyes wide to their limit. The surrounding space seemed to ripple slightly, as if invisible entities were moving at high speed!!!
"'Susanoo!!!'" Sensing Madara's movement, Kaoru tensed up instantly. Blinding light condensed beside him, forming into a titan of light!
BOOM! An unknown force struck Kaoru's Perfect Susanoo, sending it flying backward! The giant form crashed heavily onto the ground, creating yet another massive crater!
In the original history, Madara's Limbo was capable of knocking away all nine Tailed Beasts with ease. So why wouldn't it work on Kaoru's Susanoo? Even in its complete form.
"'Limbo: Border Jail…'"
Protected safely inside, Kaoru was unharmed. He controlled his Susanoo to stand up slowly. "'That is the name of this technique, isn't it?'"
This was the ability where Madara, using the Rinnegan, accessed a dimension called "Limbo". Shadows created within this world cannot be seen, felt, or harmed by normal physical attacks from the outside. Yet, they can interact with the real world, possessing immense defensive and offensive power equal to the user.
However, Madara's mastery over the Rinnegan had not yet reached its absolute peak. Therefore, the shadows summoned by Limbo: Border Jail were currently limited to physical attacks and could not utilize complex ninjutsu like the main body.
Even so, this technique was overwhelmingly powerful. Invisible attacks were the most deadly of all.
But despite Madara unleashing such a move, the one who was most shocked right now was not Kaoru…
"'How do you know the name of this technique…?'" Black Zetsu asked in astonishment. Madara also wore a look of utter confusion.
Kaoru knowing the name left them utterly dumbfounded. Even Nagato, who once possessed the Rinnegan, never used or revealed this ability. How could Kaoru possibly know its name? At this moment, Black Zetsu began to panic. Just what was the true identity of Uchiha Kaoru?
Kaoru was merely a teenager. There was no possible way for him to possess such knowledge. How did he know? And thinking back to everything Kaoru had said before, all the details Black Zetsu had overlooked… just where did he get his information?!
"'Heh heh, what's wrong? That look of surprise…'" Kaoru smiled sinisterly. "'Tell me, Madara. You want your eyes back so badly to revive yourself… but have you ever thought about reviving your brother, Izuna Uchiha? After all, he was the one who willingly gave you his eyes…'"
Madara and Black Zetsu froze. Their shock grew exponentially. They couldn't understand how Kaoru knew about Izuna, or the entire history between the two brothers. What was going on here?!
"'Madara, you are a failure.'" Kaoru tilted his head slightly, a mocking smile on his lips. "'Aren't you always regretting not being able to protect your only younger brother? Now that you have the power to revive him, why don't you do it? Why only think of reviving yourself?'"
Madara remained silent, his eyebrows twitching uncontrollably.
"'You're afraid. You're afraid that if you die, the Eye of the Moon Plan will collapse. You talk about cutting off the karma between humans… don't make yourself sound so noble. You're just a coward who fears death! You have the power to bring back your brother, yet you don't even consider it. Compared to the other Uchiha, you are nothing!'" Kaoru continued his verbal assault.
"'Shut your mouth!'" Madara ground his teeth, his eyes dark and terrifying. "'Uchiha Kaoru! Do you think you can provoke me? Your little games are pathetic!'"
Kaoru chuckled, ignoring his anger completely. "'You looked down on Obito, and you manipulated his despair. But no matter how useless Obito was, at least he fought to regain what he had lost. What about you? You have the power to save your brother, yet you don't care. You paint yourself as some special, transcendent being working for world peace… Who do you think you are fooling? You are simply a man who forgot his own brother for the sake of ambition. Don't act like you're some kind of god…'"
"'He knows everything about Madara… This is impossible…'" Black Zetsu's face was twisted in shock and disbelief. Kaoru knew more details about Madara than he did! And Black Zetsu had existed for eons! How could a mere teenager surpass him in knowledge?!
"'Uchiha Kaoru…'" Madara twitched his mouth into a grim smile. "'If your goal was to anger me… then congratulations, you have succeeded.'"
"'However… what interests me more now is… why… do you know everything about me…?'" Madara asked, a chill running down his spine.
"'You want to know? Then I'll tell you. It's not just you. I know everything about this entire world. No matter how far back in the past, or what is happening now… and even the future. Every move you make… is under my observation.'"
"'Knowing past and future… Impossible!'" Madara's mind reeled from this revelation, but he quickly calmed his chaotic thoughts. "'Not even the Sage of Six Paths possessed such power. Don't be ridiculous! How could a brat like you possibly—'"
"'Is there really someone who can see all of history and the past…?'" Unlike Madara who tried to remain calm, Black Zetsu hiding in the shadows was thrown into absolute turmoil. "'Does that mean… he knows everything about my plan… and Madara's plan?!'"
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