Orochimaru completed the hand seals, then clapped his hands together fiercely.
Rumble...
Instantly, another coffin rose from the ground on the battlefield.
Just as everyone's gazes converged, waiting for the coffin lid to fall and reveal the identity of the 'Edo Tensei body' inside, a bang was heard. The coffin lid didn't fall normally, but was kicked flying fiercely from the inside!
Because Orochimaru himself was facing the fake 'Itachi Uchiha', the coffin lid kicked flying also flew straight towards 'Itachi Uchiha' in the center of the battlefield.
Boom...
'Itachi Uchiha' urged 'Susanoo' to slash out with the 'Totsuka Blade', smashing the incoming coffin lid into pieces.
"Hmph!"
At this time, accompanied by a light snort, the 'Edo Tensei body' inside the coffin walked out by himself.
"This!?"
"It's him?"
"How is this possible!"
Looking at that 'Edo Tensei body' walking out from the coffin, wearing Warring States period style armor, arms crossed over his chest, everyone on the battlefield was startled.
"Madara Uchiha!"
Finally, Third Tsuchikage Onoki called out the identity of this 'Edo Tensei body' with a solemn expression.
Tsunade and Jiraiya looked at each other in dismay for a moment.
They never expected Orochimaru not only 'Edo Tensei-ed' all previous Hokages, but actually also 'Edo Tensei-ed' Madara Uchiha.
For a moment, they didn't even know whether to curse Orochimaru for being utterly crazy, or praise Orochimaru for being fully prepared!
The Hokages in 'Edo Tensei body' state on the battlefield also had different expressions seeing Madara Uchiha in the same 'Edo Tensei body' state.
First Hokage was stunned for a moment, expression somewhat complex.
Second Hokage and Third Hokage had gloomy faces.
Fourth Hokage who hadn't dealt with Madara Uchiha directly was relatively calmer. But just from Madara Uchiha's domineering way of appearing, he knew the opponent was very strong. Orochimaru, the caster, might not be able to control him.
Sure enough, as Madara Uchiha was awakened, Orochimaru immediately discovered he lost control ability over him, face turning dark.
Hiss hiss hiss...
As bursts of steam-like white smoke emitted from Madara Uchiha's 'Edo Tensei body', he directly bypassed Orochimaru's control, recovering his own intelligence.
Looking down at his own hands, he whispered: "Edo Tensei? Looks like there's a deviation in the plan!"
On the Flying Fortress.
Shion asked: "Who is he?"
Yakumo shook her head: "Don't know, but feel somewhat familiar, seem to have seen somewhere."
Haku said: "Actually kicked the coffin lid flying directly, this is too weird! Can he not be controlled by Orochimaru?"
Just as everyone was puzzled, Mumei said with certainty: "He should be our Uchiha clan member!"
Everyone looked at Mumei.
Mumei explained seeing this: "The armor on him is the unique armor of our clan during the Warring States period. Moreover, it's excellent armor only the clan leader or elders are qualified to equip!"
Sasuke frowned: "Uchiha clan?"
Yakumo seemed to recall something: "I remember, he is the stone statue standing opposite the First Hokage at the Valley of the End!"
Haku reacted: "Madara Uchiha?"
Everyone changed color simultaneously.
Madara Uchiha's experience was as legendary as the First Hokage, being the most dazzling figure in the era when ninja villages were first established. So even after decades, his legends still circulated in the village.
Mumei was somewhat curious: "Who is this Madara Uchiha?"
Shinji spoke at the right time: "He was once the leader of the Uchiha clan, and also the first Uchiha clan member to awaken 'Rinnegan'!"
Then, Shinji briefly told the story of Madara Uchiha.
Learning that Nagato's 'Rinnegan' belonged to Madara Uchiha, and the cause of this Ninja World War was also due to Madara Uchiha's planning, only then did everyone realize how strong this man walking out of the coffin just now exactly was.
On the battlefield.
After sweeping a glance at the battlefield, Madara Uchiha's gaze fell on the First Hokage, smiling: "Hashirama, you are really miserable! Just an Uchiha junior makes you have such a headache?"
First Hokage said with a somber face: "He is somewhat wrong!"
"Wrong?" Madara Uchiha glanced at 'Itachi Uchiha' located in the center of the battlefield, corner of mouth raising: "In terms of Mangekyo Sharingan level, your 'Susanoo' is not bad! Eh, 'Totsuka Blade' and 'Yata Mirror', actually collected even these things. Looks like you are indeed not an ordinary brat!"
For others, 'Totsuka Blade' and 'Yata Mirror', these two divine artifacts were very unfamiliar. But for Madara Uchiha, the former leader of the Uchiha clan, these two divine artifacts were not mysterious, because there were relevant records within the clan. Otherwise, Itachi couldn't have collected these two divine artifacts either.
Orochimaru behind said at this time: "Please help me deal with the enemy in front!"
Madara Uchiha didn't even turn his head: "Are you the caster?"
Orochimaru's expression was somewhat unnatural: "Yes!"
"Let me deal with an Uchiha?"
Sneering, Madara Uchiha leaped away, retreating to the distance, then sat on the ground, watching the fun.
Obviously.
Madara Uchiha didn't want to obey Orochimaru's command. This also confirmed everyone's guess again. Orochimaru, the caster of 'Edo Tensei', had no binding force on Madara Uchiha.
The fake 'Itachi Uchiha' soon launched an offensive again. To cope with 'Itachi Uchiha's offensive, First Hokage could only contend with 'Wood Release'.
Thus, the battlefield became chaotic again.
Madara Uchiha watching the fun initially teased First Hokage a couple of sentences. But as 'Itachi Uchiha's 'Susanoo' defeated First Hokage's 'Wood Release' time and again, only then did he faintly feel something wrong.
When pupil power was at peak state, 'Susanoo' could indeed rival 'Wood Release'. But with consumption and tug-of-war, 'Susanoo' would soon fall into a disadvantage. This point had been repeatedly verified in his countless encounters with First Hokage.
Even if First Hokage in 'Edo Tensei body' state had greatly weakened 'Wood Release' strength, 'Itachi Uchiha's 'Susanoo' shouldn't be so valiant.
Soon, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Onoki, Kabuto Yakushi and a group of ninjas also joined the battle circle one after another.
Various ninjutsu including 'Dust Release' smashed towards 'Itachi Uchiha' in the field like they cost nothing, beating 'Itachi Uchiha's 'Susanoo' into incomplete states several times.
But no matter how severe the blow suffered, 'Itachi Uchiha's 'Susanoo' on the field could recover to optimal state instantly.
"Eh..."
Madara Uchiha who retreated to the distance preparing to watch the fun let out a light sound of surprise, standing up unconsciously.
Undoubtedly, 'Itachi Uchiha' on the field attracted his attention.