So many changes could occur in the span of a single breath—something many people could never have imagined before.
In fact, many hadn't even clearly seen the movements of Uchiha Obito or the Five Elders. They just suddenly saw a vast expanse of flames erupt on the battlefield, which were immediately extinguished, followed by countless bolts of lightning crashing down.
Nevertheless, this didn't prevent them from feeling profoundly shocked by the intensity of the battle.
And what Lin Xuan needed was precisely this shock. In just that single breath, he had earned a hundred million points of reputation value!
This made him anticipate this battle even more.
While Lin Xuan was secretly feeling pleased, Uchiha Obito, who had just returned to his side's camp, was not feeling good at all.
Because the moment he returned, Uchiha Madara let out a soft "Hmph." Though he said nothing else, Obito felt a deep sense of contempt.
However, he had indeed embarrassed himself just now, so Uchiha Obito had no retort.
In contrast, Hashirama Senju, who had timely assisted Uchiha Obito, now fully demonstrated the demeanor of a warm-hearted elder.
He said quietly to Obito, "Be careful. Each of these guys has a very troublesome ability. Their coordination must be even more difficult to deal with! We must work together properly, otherwise we might not truly be able to defeat them!"
"Thanks," Uchiha Obito said, uttering a phrase he hadn't used in who knows how many years, before falling silent again.
However, his gaze towards the Five Elders now held much more wariness.
He had indeed underestimated them earlier!
Now, he naturally had to go all out to reclaim the face he had just lost!
Thus, he abruptly activated his Six Paths Mode. The Truth-Seeking Orbs materialized around him, and the Six Paths Staff appeared in his hand. His entire aura underwent a tremendous change!
But just as Uchiha Obito was about to make his move again, he saw a figure swoosh past him from the side!
Uchiha Madara!
To be precise, Six Paths Madara!
He was already displeased that Uchiha Obito had acted first earlier; how could he let him take the initiative again this time?
And Madara's opening move was a powerful one!
"Sage Art: Yin Release Lightning Dispatch!"
As his figure appeared before the Five Elders, countless branch-like purple lightning bolts shot fiercely from his hands towards them.
This technique, mastered only after he reached the Six Paths level, incorporated Yin Release power into Lightning Release, making it far more terrifying than ordinary lightning.
In the original Naruto storyline, only Truth-Seeking Orbs could block it, and clearly, none of the Five Elders possessed them.
However—
"Boom!"
The Curly-Haired Elder Star abruptly stepped forward, throwing punch after punch, actually using his own body to block the lightning attacks!
His entire body now gleamed with the Haki of Armament, layered with another peculiar luster that seemed to be the effect of his Devil Fruit ability.
The combination of Armament Haki and his Devil Fruit ability elevated his physical defense to a monstrous level, allowing him to withstand even Madara's Yin Release Lightning Dispatch!
That said, he couldn't block it completely; his body still sustained some injuries.
However—
"Whoosh!"
The Long-Bearded Elder Star behind him acted, pointing a finger. Streaks of green light continuously shot into the Curly-Haired Elder's body, rapidly healing all his injuries!
Seeing this, Uchiha Madara snorted coldly. "I don't believe you can block it forever!"
Before his words faded, four shadows invisible to others separated from his body and rushed straight towards the Long-Bearded Elder Star!
Clearly, while appearing to engage the Curly-Haired Elder head-on with his lightning, he was actually planning a surprise attack to take out the "healer," Long-Beard, first!
But at that very moment, the Long-Bearded Elder's expression changed. "Something's coming!" he said quietly.
His Observation Haki had actually reached an supreme level, allowing him to perceive Madara's "Limbo: Border Jail"!
"It's those things!" The Fourth Elder Star, Mustache, who had suffered from this technique before, immediately understood and took action.
"Whoosh!"
He could actually manipulate the purple lightning Madara had released, suddenly directing it to sweep violently around the Long-Bearded Elder!
"What?!" Uchiha Madara's face shifted slightly, clearly surprised, but it was too late to recall the shadow clones...
Thus—
"BOOM!"
To the numerous spectators, it seemed as if four explosions suddenly erupted in the air around the Five Elders, as if some invisible entities had been blasted apart.
The terrifying purple lightning continued spreading outwards, shattering the ground beneath their feet into pieces!
Before they could even confirm what had happened, the Bald Monk Elder unleashed a terrifying slash hundreds of meters long, shooting straight down towards Uchiha Madara!
Uchiha Madara snorted coldly. A Truth-Seeking Orb behind him flew up, transforming into a shield that blocked the attack.
But at the very moment he blocked the slash—
"Whoosh!"
The Curly-Haired Elder Star, who had just been in front of him, suddenly appeared behind him, throwing a powerful punch straight at his back!
The punch came too fast. Madara didn't even have time to turn around, forced to immediately activate his ocular technique.
"Almighty Push!"
"BZZT!"
A powerful repulsive force enveloped the rapidly approaching Curly-Haired Elder, instantly slowing him down!
Seizing this opportunity, Madara swiftly dodged away, only then realizing he had almost been surrounded!
The coordination between these five was incredibly seamless!
Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he heard a disdainful snort beside him.
He turned his head to see Uchiha Obito had appeared nearby, looking at him with a "you're not so great either" expression, causing Madara's face to darken.
A moment later, Hashirama Senju also appeared at his side.
"Madara," Hashirama said, "It's too difficult for one person to handle them alone. We should join forces!"
Simultaneously, Roger and Whitebeard also moved into action.
This time, Uchiha Madara did not insist on acting alone anymore, because he agreed with Hashirama's assessment.
Thus, the three Six Paths-level shinobi from the ninja world, alongside the two top-tier pirates from the pirate world, finally joined forces, charging together towards the Five Elders!
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