On Amegakure's training ground, Madara and Sasuke faced off in the rain.
Under the rain shelter for spectators, long benches were set up on both sides.
On the left bench sat the three former Hokage—Hashirama sitting casually, Tobirama boldly, and Hiruzen conservatively.
On the right bench sat Obito, Itachi, and... Izumi, who was holding in her arms the instigator of all this—a cat named Hana-chan.
Speaking of why Izumi was here, one had to mention the eye Obito had given to Anko.
That right eye was precisely Uchiha Izumi's—the left eye had been used for Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation.
Itachi, Izumi, and Shisui, all reincarnated through Impure World Reincarnation, were revived by Indra'sRinne Rebirth Technique.
After revival, they were naturally in an eyeless state. Naruto used the Sage of Six Paths'Yang Power to recreate eyes for them.
Looking at Itachi's calm expression, Obito asked curiously: "Itachi, why aren't you stopping Sasuke?"
Itachi replied: "It's rare for Sasuke to want to protect something. I think this is a good sign of change—transforming him from a destroyer into a protector."
Obito said: "But his opponent is Madara. One careless move could be life-threatening."
"It's fine. I believe in Sasuke's strength." Itachi lightly brushed his bangs and added with a faint smile: "Besides, even if something goes wrong, aren't you there to keep watch?"
Obito looked somewhat helpless: "Lately I've become a dream-fulfilling master. From now on, let Kakashi handle this kind of thing."
Itachi murmured unconsciously: "Kakashi... he should come looking for me soon, shouldn't he?"
The atmosphere on the field was explosive!
Sasuke said coldly: "Stray cats are everywhere. Just go pick up another one. Why are you fixated on my cat!"
Madara replied coldly: "A brat who can't even take care of his own pet should go cool off by the roadside!"
Sasuke said coldly: "I found that guy first!"
Madara said coldly: "But you lost it. That proves you don't deserve to have it!"
Sasuke said angrily: "Damn it! You're deliberately picking a fight with me. I can't think of any reason why a cold-blooded villain like you would want a cat!"
"Hmph." Madara sneered: "Speaking of cold-blooded, we're about the same, but as a villain, you're still too green~"
At this moment, Tobirama tried to mediate: "I think you two should stop arguing. How about splitting it in half?"
Hashirama perked up: "Great idea! Teaching the cat Shadow Clone Technique—Tobirama, you're brilliant!"
Hiruzen commented: "Uh, I think... the Second Hokage didn't mean it that way."
Whoosh!
Sasuke swept his black cloak and unstrapped the Uchiha fan, gripping it in his left hand: "Hmph, talking is useless. Let's fight!"
Madara's expression was mocking: "How does my fan feel in your hands?"
"Hah?" Sasuke's attitude was contemptuous: "What are you talking about? This fan was left by Naruto and repaired by Kabuto for me. What does it have to do with you?"
"Hahahahahaha, good, you've got guts. It seems the Six Paths power gave you the courage to challenge me." Madara laughed in fury, forming the 'Horse' seal with both hands at his chest: "You're not a child anymore, right?"
—Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!
Rumble rumble rumble rumble...!
Raging flames swept the ground, fire waves reached the sky!
The same Great Fire Annihilation, but with several times more power than years ago!
"Hmph!" Sasuke snorted coldly, not backing down. His right hand, bearing the Yang Power seal, formed hand signs!
—Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Triple Roar!
Whooom! Whooom! Whooom!
Sasuke spat out three solid fire dragons that charged forward side by side, showing tremendous momentum to compete equally!
Rumble rumble rumble rumble...!
The two seas of fire collided in the middle of the field, and the explosive heat wave instantly evaporated the rain from the sky!
Hashirama, with the Rinnegan transplanted from Indra, watched the spectacular scene with excitement: "Oh~ Sasuke, since gaining the Six Paths power, his chakra grows daily. He can actually match Madara'sFire Release!"
Though Tobirama was also amazed by their Fire Release power, he was more concerned about something else: "Big brother, why aren't you playing peacemaker this time?"
Hashirama said: "Ninja bonds are forged through fighting. Besides, regular sparring like this is completely harmless..."
"That's one way to look at it." Tobirama agreed verbally, but thought to himself: Hmph, let them fight until the sky falls and earth cracks, preferably mutual destruction. It's just Uchiha mad dogs fighting each other—consider it air purification...
Rumble!
The Fire Release techniques in the field, after clashing to their limit, exploded completely. Both Madara and Sasuke retreated!
Madara retreated to the edge of the fire sea's expansion and clasped his hands together.
—Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Wood dragons, tempered by fire as they moved, arched toward Sasuke!
Sasuke remained calm under pressure: "Hashirama's wood dragons... using this flame to enhance their lethality..."
Shing! The Kusanagi sword was unsheathed, with Six Paths black lightning wrapped around the blade in thread-like patterns.
—Uchiha Style: Dark Thunder Slash!
Sasuke slashed at high speed, using the power of Six Paths Lightning Release, the sharpness of the Kusanagi sword, and fierce swordsmanship to completely destroy the wood dragons.
Without time to rest, he needed to seize the initiative!
—Kagutsuchi!
Whoosh! Flames opened a path, and Sasuke, sword in hand and fan in grip, charged toward Madara!
But Madara performed a backflip, coordinating with summoning scrolls. Shuriken with explosive tags covered the narrow flame passage like raindrops. Sasuke raised his fan to block the shuriken and explosions!
In the gap between attacks, he moved the fan aside, his left eye suddenly focusing on the airborne Madara!
—Indra's Arrow!
A dark blue lightning pillar descended from heaven, and charred wood scattered into the flames!
"As expected... it's a Wood Clone!!"
Sasuke leaped up!
Shing...!
Almost simultaneously, a Susanoo blade thrust up from the ground ahead. After Sasuke barely avoided it, instead of landing, he rose toward the sky!
On the ground, Madara'sSusanoo skeletal frame was revealed. Madara looked at the ascending Sasuke with slight surprise: "Oh? Since awakening your eyes, you can finally use the Deva Path's ability to achieve flight. But I hate having people above my head!"
Whoosh!Madara'sSusanoo launched a string of magatama, covering Sasuke himself and all the spaces he could dodge—front, back, left, and right!
Sasuke's eyes suddenly widened.
—Almighty Push!
Clang clang clang...!
Repulsive force deflected the magatama and cleared a gap in the fire sea below!
Sasuke activated Susanoo's half-body form in midair and fired a Kagutsuchi arrow at Madara's position!
"Hmph..."
Madara looked up coldly.
—Limbo: Border Jail!
Bang...!
The Kagutsuchi arrow shattered in midair!
The Limbo shadow, after breaking through the arrow, charged at Sasuke!
Crackle~!Six Paths Yin Lightning covered Sasuke's left palm!
"I was waiting for your shadow to appear!"
Sasuke broke away from Susanoo, palm carrying lightning, striking toward Limbo!
His mind raced: Limbo's greatest benefit is the invincible state of the main body after the shadow dies, so Madara definitely won't let his shadow be destroyed. He'll choose to swap places with this shadow!
"Heh."
Madara's lips curved up as he swapped positions with Limbo!
Whoosh!
Seeing Madara suddenly appear before him, Sasuke's lips curled: "As expected..."
His left eye suddenly focused.
—Amenotejikara!
Whoosh!
Sasuke and Madara switched positions. Without pause, he pursued Madara's shadow on the ground!
"The shadow's teleportation can't be used continuously. Kill the shadow directly, and he can't use substitution!!"
But almost at the same time Amenotejikara activated, Madara spun around sharply!
—Universal Pull!
Whoosh!
Sudden gravitational force from above forcibly held Sasuke's downward-charging body in midair!
Sasuke was shocked: This response... he saw through my intention!?
Madara murmured: "One-on-one, you can kill the shadow. But what about eight-on-one?"
Whoosh! Whoosh! In the instant Sasuke's attack rhythm was disrupted, eight Limbo shadows launched a coordinated assault!
Meanwhile, Madara rose toward the sky to avoid the range of Sasuke'sAmenotejikara!
Neither Amenotejikara nor its reverse could swap with Limbo shadows!
"I can only use that technique..."
At this critical moment, Sasuke's eyes suddenly focused.
—Phaseless Heavenly Hand Realm!
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