"Indra…"
As the white mist slowly dissipated, a figure emerged from within. The Sage of Six Paths frowned deeply, his expression clouded with complicated emotions. His gaze fell on the young man standing proudly before him, and with a heavy sigh, he spoke again.
"I didn't expect you not only to be resurrected, but also to join forces with your reincarnations."
The air was heavy. All the surrounding ninjas felt the tension pierce through the battlefield like a blade.
Then, the unthinkable happened.
"Father," the figure said with a soft smile, one that seemed almost kind—almost gentle.
"Can I kill you?"
The name dropped like a thunderclap.
"He's… the eldest son, Indra, that Six Paths Grandfather spoke of?!"
A wave of shock rippled through the gathered shinobi. Even Naruto, standing in the distance with his Six Paths power surging, stared at Indra with widened eyes. The 'Three Tomoe Sharingan' in his gaze reflected deep unease.
He could feel it.
That smile may have looked serene, but the aura around Indra was anything but gentle. It was cold, bone-chilling, and absolutely terrifying.
"Sage of Six Paths… didn't you say that I'm Indra's reincarnation in this life? Then who is that?"
Sasuke, standing beside Naruto, turned to question the Sage of Six Paths with a furrowed brow. His eyes locked on Indra in disbelief.
But the Sage didn't respond to him.
Instead, his attention remained fixed on the person in front of him.
"Indra, do you… still hate me?" he asked, his voice heavy with regret.
Indra's eyes softened slightly, and he gave a faint smile.
"Maybe," he said calmly. "But now, if I could…"
"I would really like to kill you, Father."
Though his tone was gentle and his posture respectful, his 'Three Tomoe Sharingan' flared with infinite killing intent. The contradiction was eerie—he looked like a polite and filial son, yet his desire to murder his father was crystal clear.
Off to the side:
"You… You can even do something like this?!"
A voice trembled in shock. It was Madara—specifically, the version from Spacetime②. He stared at Indra's form with astonishment, then turned his gaze toward Leo, disbelief written all over his face.
"You actually resurrected Indra… and summoned him here?"
To that, Leo chuckled coldly.
"Hmph… How's that? Are you satisfied with the three helpers I found for you?"
Madara from Spacetime② glanced at Uchiha Izuna, who stood silently beside him, and finally gave a reluctant smile.
"I'd be lying if I said no."
"Don't get ahead of yourself," snapped Madara from Spacetime①. He folded his arms and glared at Leo with disdain.
"I never agreed to help you."
Leo shot him a sideways glance, clearly unfazed.
"Then you're welcome to stand back and just watch as your brother Izuna and Indra fight. Once this is over, I'll send you straight back to the Eternal Kingdom."
Clearly, Leo had no interest in indulging Madara①'s stubborn pride.
"You…" Madara① narrowed his eyes, clearly irritated.
Finally, he scoffed.
"Tch. I knew it—I just can't get along with someone like you."
Whoosh——!
Despite his complaints, Madara① activated his full battle mode.
He entered [Ten Tails Sage Mode], combining the raw power of the Ten Tails with the divine aura of Sage Mode. A divine coat appeared over him—complete with the Nine-Gudōdama floating behind him, a Six Paths staff in hand, and the powerful [Six Magatama Rinnegan] glowing in his eyes.
His transformation signified his entry into the battlefield.
After all, Uchiha Madara wasn't the type to sit back and watch a war unfold without taking part. Especially not when it promised a clash of legends.
What's more, Madara①'s power level was even higher than Madara②'s.
Though both were in [Ten Tails Sage Mode], Madara① had also received enhancements from the [Eternal Kingdom of Spacetime①], similar to the way this world's Uzumaki Naruto received a power boost from the world's will itself.
Thus, his combat power was truly overwhelming.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Without hesitation, Madara① pointed his staff forward—and released the terrifying [Limbo: Border Jail] technique.
In an instant, twelve shadow clones materialized around him.
Twelve!
That was four more than Madara②'s wheel tombs.
"Tch." Madara② glanced over, scowling as he noticed the difference.
He couldn't help but feel frustrated. After all, they were both Uchiha Madara… so why did his counterpart get more power?
At that moment:
"Twelve…!"
Sasuke's [Six Magatama Rinnegan] allowed him to see it clearly.
"There are twelve shadow clones around him now!"
Though even combined, the two Madaras didn't have as many Limbo clones as Leo, who could summon sixteen, their total—twenty in all—still presented an overwhelming force.
Moreover, the upgraded Rinnegan wasn't the same as before. It could now freely manipulate space and unleash devastating abilities like [Heavenly Hand Power].
Their power was beyond imagination.
"Is that… is that what I sensed earlier? Those strange presences… they must be Madara's Limbo clones."
Kakashi, who had received the Sage of Six Paths' blessing, could also perceive the invisible shadows around them.
"It felt like dozens of engines powering up around me… Damn it!"
Even Senju Tobirama, who rarely acknowledged his enemies' power, cursed as he felt the oppressive force.
"We must stop them, all of them!" cried Senju Hashirama with steely determination.
This wasn't the same Hashirama from before. Now empowered with the Six Paths' strength, his combat power had reached its peak—greater than ever.
"Yes! With the strength of the Ninja Alliance and our new power, we can definitely win!" Six Paths Naruto shouted confidently, glancing at Sasuke beside him.
On cue, Namikaze Minato activated his Sage Mode as well. Looking at Naruto's courage and strength, he felt a deep sense of relief.
Then—
Zheng——!
Uchiha Izuna's eyes flared with the light of the [Six Magatama Rinnegan].
At the same time, golden chakra engulfed him. It was just like Naruto's [Kurama Mode], shining with immense power. Behind him, the crest of the Ninja Clan glowed in black, shaped like nine magatama beads.
A powerful surge followed—Six Paths Magic: Blossom!
Even the Sage Mode's facial pattern appeared around Izuna's eyes.
"Sage Mode…!"
"IZUNA!" cried Madara②, joy and surprise etched across his face. He was ecstatic to see the power his brother had unlocked.
And then—
BOOM!!
With a roar, Indra launched forward, fists coated in terrifying energy. He flew toward the Sage of Six Paths, his intent unmistakable.
Kill.
With speed beyond comprehension, he struck—but the Sage blocked the blow with his staff just in time.
Still, his hands trembled from the sheer power.
"This power… Indra…"
He looked up slowly—only to be met with a pair of eyes.
Lavender in color. Cold. Beautiful. Deadly.
"Those are…"
"Rinnegan… Lunar type?!"
"Rinnegan Luna!!"
A brilliant flash exploded across the sky as Indra activated his unique Rinnegan ability.
The air trembled.
The battlefield was about to be reduced to rubble..