Terrifying.
Extremely terrifying.
Although the Great Toad Sage and Madara had yet to say a word, many people present were already shocked.
Everyone knew both of them were powerful.
But no one had expected them to begin clashing with pure pressure before even speaking.
The collision of their auras sent visible cracks through the air.
In another world, countless people would have recognized this at once.
Because this was clearly Conqueror's Haki.
Conqueror's Haki was the qualification of a king. Those who possessed it could intimidate, suppress, or even knock out weaker enemies through sheer spirit without lifting a finger.
If controlled poorly, even allies nearby could be affected.
But once mastered to a high level, it became a true pressure that could crush the will of others.
It was a rare power found only in one among millions.
The proof of one born with the qualities of a ruler.
Without question, whether it was the Great Toad Sage or Uchiha Madara, both possessed the qualifications of a king.
One second.
Ten seconds.
Three minutes.
As time passed, the pressure from both sides grew heavier and more terrifying.
The air twisted.
Even space itself began to tremble under the influence of these two Six Paths-level beings, as if it might collapse at any moment.
Countless people felt chills run down their spines.
"This… this is too powerful."
"So this is the strength of Six Paths-level existences? Even a clash of aura alone makes my soul tremble."
"If the Great Toad Sage and Madara are already this strong, how powerful is the Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Ren, who stands at the top of the shinobi world?"
"Terrifying. As expected of Uchiha Madara and the Great Toad Sage."
The Fourth Raikage, Ōnoki, Orochimaru, Tobirama, Minato, Sakumo, the revived Raikage, Tsuchikage, Kazekage, and Mizukage all felt their hearts tighten.
Even Hashirama, powerful as he was, showed a trace of seriousness.
Clearly, even he was shaken by the strength displayed by Madara and the Great Toad Sage.
"Six Paths-level strength really is terrifying."
In the end, Hashirama shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly.
Madara now possessed the Rinnegan. Compared to the past, his strength had risen dozens of times.
Although Hashirama did not want to admit it, the truth was clear.
He was no longer Madara's opponent.
Unless he could also reach Six Paths-level power.
Unfortunately, as an Edo Tensei body, that was impossible.
Being able to maintain the strength of his living peak was already fortunate.
"Damn Great Toad Sage. What is he doing here?"
Black Zetsu's eyes flickered with suspicion.
He stared at the Great Toad Sage and fell into thought.
As Kaguya's will given form, he knew very well that Hagoromo and Hamura had only managed to seal their mother because the Great Toad Sage helped them.
Now that this old villain had suddenly appeared, it was truly strange.
At the same time, perhaps realizing neither side could suppress the other, the pressure from the Great Toad Sage and Madara vanished at once.
If not for the cracks still lingering in the air, many people might have thought nothing had happened.
"You are strong."
After a long silence, Madara looked at the Great Toad Sage with a serious expression.
"You would not come here without a reason. What exactly do you want?"
He paused.
"As far as I remember, you rarely leave Mount Myōboku."
"Haah…"
The Great Toad Sage shook his head helplessly.
"If I had a choice, who would willingly leave Mount Myōboku?"
"But the Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Ren, has become too powerful. He has already threatened the balance and future of the shinobi world."
"Heh."
Madara frowned.
"What happens in the shinobi world shouldn't have anything to do with Mount Myōboku."
"After Ryūchi Cave submitted to Konoha, Mount Myōboku's peaceful days were already numbered."
A trace of lingering fear appeared on the Great Toad Sage's face.
Even now, he could still remember the White Snake Sage being beaten into submission.
As for why he had come here to find Madara—
Naturally, it was because Hagoromo had ordered him to cooperate with Madara.
The enemy of an enemy was a friend.
Facing the Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Ren, cooperation between Mount Myōboku and Madara was the best possible outcome.
"You mean…"
Madara froze slightly and looked at the Great Toad Sage.
"You want to cooperate with us and deal with Uchiha Ren together?"
"Correct."
The Great Toad Sage nodded decisively.
"The Sage of Six Paths contacted me and asked me to cooperate with you."
"Together, we will suppress the current strongest man in the shinobi world, the Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Ren."
"And if possible…"
"We will erase him completely."
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