Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "?"
Book Artist: "What's wrong, Konan-neesan? What does the sudden question mark mean?"
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "Uchiha Madara has clashed with Nagato and the others. [Picture]"
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "It seems to be true; the table is even shattered."
Book Artist: "Why? They're still fighting among themselves at a time like this? I don't understand! Does Uchiha Madara still think Anran-san is one of his subordinates?"
This is an Actor: "No, Kabuto has already told him the full truth. However, Uchiha Madara is incredibly confident."
Curly-Haired Boy: "Incredibly confident? Could it be that..."
This is an Actor: "Precisely. He believes he can easily defeat me with his own strength. If he succeeds, the seven Tailed Beasts I have collected would naturally become his property. Consequently, the Five Kage and Pain standing before him are merely obstacles to his 'Eye of the Moon' plan."
Scarlet Snake Fairy: "So, he decided to strike first?"
Book Artist: "How arrogant, this Uchiha Madara!"
This is an Actor: "That is because he truly has the capital to be arrogant. After all, he was once at the very pinnacle of the shinobi world."
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "Humph. That was only in the past."
Konan spoke with clear disdain. In her eyes, no one in the entire shinobi world could possibly compare to her Anran.
At that moment, the arrogant Uchiha Madara finally met his match: his fellow clansman, Uchiha Shisui.
"Kid, what is that posture of yours?" Looking at the bone mask covering Shisui's face, Madara frowned.
Ever since this young man from his own clan had donned that strange mask, his combat power had skyrocketed. Even Madara was now finding it a bit difficult to deal with him.
"That is called Hollowification, Madara-sama," Kabuto Yakushi explained with a smile. "To be honest, this is also a result of Aizen's research. And he currently has a large number of such subordinates under his command."
What?
Madara's pupils shrank, and a solemn expression finally clouded his face.
Swish.
In an instant, Shisui blurred, appearing directly in front of him. He raised his blade and slashed downward.
Boom!
Amidst a deafening explosion, the buildings on the right side of the venue collapsed one after another, sending massive clouds of smoke and dust billowing into the sky.
"You're really something, kid," Madara's voice of praise drifted through the debris. "If we are talking strictly about swordsmanship, I, Uchiha Madara, would name you the best!"
As the words faded, the dust settled. Madara reappeared, looking slightly disheveled. His dark red armor was torn, marked by a long scar extending from his right shoulder down to his upper abdomen. Behind him, a terrifying ravine stretched as far as the eye could see, capturing everyone's attention.
Everyone was stunned. Tsunade and the other Kage were deeply shocked by the sheer destructive power of Shisui's blade. This wasn't even a full-strength attack fueled by accumulated chakra; it was a simple, ordinary slash.
"Do you wish to continue?" Shisui's tone was cold, his voice carrying a sharp, metallic ring.
"Do you even need to ask?" Madara grinned, the magatama in his crimson eyes spinning rapidly. "It took a lot of effort to get me interested. Don't think for a second you'll be giving up halfway."
Azure chakra overflowed, enveloping Madara once more. Excited, he prepared to manifest the Perfect Susanoo.
But at that moment, an elderly voice suddenly rang out. "That is enough. Let us stop here."
Swish.
Suddenly, a figure wearing a silver cloak appeared between Shisui and Madara. Because the hood covered his head and face, no one could discern the mysterious figure's appearance.
The way he appeared was utterly bizarre. Neither Shisui, Madara, nor the Five Kage had noticed any movement trajectory. It was as if he had simply manifested out of thin air.
Incredible!
Konan was equally surprised. Even she hadn't expected someone to intervene now. She glanced at Aizen, only to see him remaining perfectly calm, as if he had anticipated this arrival.
Buzz...
Suddenly, a buzzing sound emitted from the monitor. Konan turned her gaze back to the screen, only to see a flash of white light from the mysterious man's right hand. Oval stone pillars erupted from the ground in all directions.
Responding to the light, the stone pillars began to glow with strange rays of energy. These rays connected the pillars, forming a flickering fluorescent film.
"What is this?"
Konan was stunned and leaned in to study it, but the screen went black with a sharp snap.
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "Anran-san, is this also part of your plan?"
Konan felt a bit frustrated; it was like watching a television series only to have the power cut during the climax.
This is an Actor: "Ah, everything is under control."
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "But the screen is black. we can't see anything."
Book Artist: "Wait... someone actually detected your surveillance and retaliated? Is he that powerful?"
This is an Actor: "It is more that I would be surprised if he couldn't handle my surveillance."
Curly-Haired Boy: "No, ordinary people can't handle that level of tech. Even Uchiha Madara didn't notice it. Who on earth is this?"
Shark-Faced Guy: "I believe I saw someone like him in Aizen-san's memories. It was only for a fleeting moment, but did he actually sense that your base was in the Pure Land?"
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "Ah, is this the person who rescued Danzo and Orochimaru?"
This is an Actor: "Yes. However, it isn't that he realized my base was in the Pure Land. It's that when I established my base here, I never bothered hiding the fact from him. After all, he already lives in the Pure Land."
Scarlet Snake Fairy: "?"
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "Living in the Pure Land? Aren't there only unconscious souls there?"
This is an Actor: "Normally, yes. But he is special. Even in death, he entered the Pure Land with his consciousness intact."
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "How could such a person exist in the shinobi world? Could he be..."
This is an Actor: "Indeed. The legendary Sage of Six Paths."