Roran.
The light faded, revealing a muscular man, 2.2 meters tall, wearing tight clothing, with bulging muscles and distinctive thick eyebrows—Imperial Guy. He looked up at the glowing moon, smiling with relief, and said:
"Good thing it worked. The Perfect Mirror Still Water Heart truly suppressed chakra fluctuations significantly. Thanks to that, I crossed space and time to get here… Better hurry and help."
"No idea how the battlefield's holding up. A Six Paths-level enemy isn't something Lee and the others can handle…"
He finished, his expression serious, exhaling slowly, then shouting:
"Oni no Sebon! Muscle – Unleash! Eight Gates! Gate of Death – Open! Hah!"
*BOOM!*
A red light pierced the clouds, scattering them within a dozen-kilometer radius.
Imperial Guy's powerful aura vibrated, the earth trembling ceaselessly.
He stomped hard.
The ground seemed struck by a meteor, forming a crater over five hundred meters wide.
Imperial Guy shot skyward like a light flash.
In an instant, he was above the clouds, his feet moving swiftly.
*WHOOSH!*
His body, friction igniting the atmosphere, glowed red like a falling star, speeding tens of kilometers per second into the distance.
This sight made the Sage of the Six Paths in the Holy Land change his expression. "Another from the Empire? This speed… this physical condition, impossible for ordinary people. Without Truth-Seeking Balls, even my perfect Sage Mode would struggle against such a person… truly terrifying… with his power, he might stop Madara now."
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Six Paths Madara, ascending slowly, heard a series of rumbles above. Looking up, he saw a blazing red flash land beside a watermelon rind, his pupils narrowing: "Another arrival… and seemingly a worthy opponent. Interesting… didn't expect the ninja world to have such a person… no, maybe from the other world's Empire."
"Lee, you okay?" Imperial Guy landed beside Imperial Lee, asking.
"Gai-sensei, how are you here?" Imperial Lee was shocked.
"Of course, I sensed my beloved student in danger!" Imperial Guy grinned, flashing his teeth. "I can't let a passionate youth die in a place like this."
"Guy-sensei!" Imperial Lee shouted enthusiastically.
Other Empire experts in the distance saw Imperial Guy, showing slight joy.
Imperial Raikage A muttered: "This guy… but with his power, how could the spacetime gate hold him? Did Orochimaru trick us?"
"That's Guy…" Imperial Kakashi showed a relieved smile.
Ninja World Tsunade and Kakashi nearby were puzzled.
Tsunade asked: "Kakashi, you seem thrilled… but… just Might Guy shouldn't be enough for Uchiha Madara now, right?"
"No, Tsunade-sama, you're mistaken. Guy's power in our world isn't that simple. Did you know? In the Empire, besides being fight-crazy, Guy has another title…" Imperial Kakashi said.
"Another title?"
"Yes, the Martial Saint! His martial arts level is second only to His Majesty the Emperor!" Imperial Kakashi said seriously.
"Second only to His Majesty? Could he be stronger than Naruto and Sasuke, the Twin Stars?" Ninja World Tsunade was shocked.
In the Empire, she rarely saw Might Guy outside training—always training.
But she'd seen Imperial Naruto's power; his casual Wood Release was stronger than her Great-Grandfather's!
If Imperial Guy fought all-out, she wasn't sure who'd be stronger between him and Six Paths Madara…
"Naruto and Sasuke… hard to say, as they have strong external power and karmic blessings…" Imperial Kakashi pondered, then said.
"Strong external power and karmic blessings…" Tsunade, confused, shifted her gaze to Imperial Guy.
Six Paths Madara descended slowly, staring at Imperial Guy. Black Zetsu, hiding in his sleeve, was furious inwardly. 'So close! So close to Mother's revival! Why! Why! Why does this annoying watermelon rind interfere!'
"Madara-sama! Kill him!" Black Zetsu suppressed his rage, whispering.
"State your name! I sense an extraordinary aura from you, far stronger than others. You've earned the right to dance before me." Six Paths Madara ignored Black Zetsu, focusing entirely on Imperial Guy.
Imperial Guy didn't answer, flashing to Ninja World Guy's side.
Ninja World Guy looked up at his stronger counterpart, eyes showing slight shock. "You… me from the Empire?"
"Yes! Brother, you look in bad shape." Imperial Guy said.
"Hahaha… Uchiha Madara's too strong; one attack left me gravely injured… I wanted to open the Eight Gates and fight him… but my condition now…" Ninja World Guy said, his face full of regret.
His expression soon turned serious: "Brother! You've opened the Eight Gates?"
"Yes!" Imperial Guy nodded.
"Though I've never opened them, the Eight Gates is a forbidden technique burning life… Burning youth and passion shouldn't be wasted like this!" Ninja World Guy said.
"Hahaha! Brother, don't worry. Though the Eight Gates burns life, my martial arts level locks unnatural life loss. So even opening the Gate of Death, I won't die!" Imperial Guy gave Ninja World Guy a thumbs-up.
"Incredible! Brother! Is this youth's climax?" Ninja World Guy returned the thumbs-up.
"Guy-sensei from another world…" Ninja World Lee, lying on the ground, stared at Imperial Guy. Feeling the gaze, Imperial Guy gave him a thumbs-up too.
The changes with Imperial Guy and Six Paths Madara drew other ninja world people's attention.
They were puzzled; just one more watermelon rind.
Why did invincible Uchiha Madara halt, even looking serious?
Could this watermelon rind be that strong?
Didn't look like it!
"You ignore me? If you don't want the dance's right, die!" As Six Paths Madara spoke, Truth-Seeking Balls behind him flew at Imperial Guy.
Ninja World Guy saw this, shouting: "Careful! Don't touch those black balls with your body… what! Impossible!"
His words cut off, shouting unconsciously.
With him, other village ninja's eyes widened, disbelieving—the black balls, nearly destroying everything before, were… kicked!
*BAM!* *BAM!* *BAM!* *BAM!*
Several Truth-Seeking Balls flew thousands of meters, crashing into the ground, forming small meteor craters.
Imperial Guy slowly retracted his right leg, raised his right hand, and smiled faintly at Six Paths Madara. "Don't rush, Uchiha Madara."
"How did you do that? Without Six Paths power, you shouldn't resist Truth-Seeking Balls…" Six Paths Madara frowned, asking.
"Truth-Seeking Balls? I heard His Majesty the Emperor mention them. Though formidable, they're not invincible. If internal True Qi is strong enough, causing a qualitative change, it can resist Truth-Seeking Balls." Imperial Guy said.
"I see… True Qi, martial arts… truly remarkable." Six Paths Madara nodded.
"Then, the real fight begins, Uchiha Madara! Feel martial arts' power to your heart's content! Imperial Vajra Elephant Dragon Kick!"
Imperial Guy shouted, flashing before Six Paths Madara.
His right leg kicked hard!
"So fast!" Six Paths Madara was shocked inwardly, raising his staff to block.
*BAM!*
Imperial Guy's kick hit the staff; before contact, immense force compressed air, powerful True Qi exploding like lightning, devastating a hundred-meter area like thousands of simultaneous thunderbolts.
The compressed True Qi bent the staff, sending Six Paths Madara flying back like a cannonball.
*BOOM!*
Amid this roar, Imperial Guy became a light flash, pursuing, reaching behind Six Paths Madara, aiming another kick.
Six Paths Madara reacted swiftly, his Rinnegan glaring: "Limbo: Border Jail!"
"Strange shadow! Behold my Imperial Seven God Kicks!" Imperial Guy's expression shifted.
His kick didn't retract, splitting into seven, swiftly striking seven directions.
*BAM!* *BAM!* *BAM!* *BAM!*
Six consecutive sonic shockwaves spread, space seeming to crack, massive shockwave ripples clearing clouds kilometers away.
Six invisible objects were kicked away.
Six Paths Madara's expression was grim, gaining a moment to breathe.
His right hand spun, purple lightning shot out, enveloping a hundred-meter area ahead, space slightly distorting.
Having just kicked, Imperial Guy couldn't dodge.
Facing the terrifying lightning, he roared: "Hah!"
His body radiated True Qi and chakra, blocking the lightning at his surface, then reached above Six Paths Madara's head.
*BAM!*
A heavy punch struck Six Paths Madara's head!
His body plummeted at high speed, crashing into the ground!
*RUMBLE!*
A giant mushroom cloud rose.
Village ninja over twenty kilometers away felt fierce winds hit their faces!
Many were blown back.
They stared at the distant mushroom cloud, stunned. "So strong…"
"That watermelon rind… was that Might Guy?"
"Must be Might Guy from another world. How… how is he this strong?"
"No way? Six Paths Uchiha Madara got knocked back?"
"So the Empire was just toying with us all along?"
"If they had an expert this strong, why not say so earlier? Why did we even fight…"
A group of ninja muttered, faces tearful.
They felt ashamed of their confidence and ignorance.
Hiruzen, pinned by a black rod, was deathly pale. "It's over… all over. The Empire has such a strong expert; revenge is impossible!"
"Damn Uchiha, damn Empire!" Danzo was furious too.
"Too strong, far stronger than me… Is this a true Empire expert from another world? Who's stronger between him and the legendary Senju Ryuji?" Hashirama was excited.
Tobirama frowned silently.
"This is the Martial Saint… truly so strong…" Ninja World Tsunade, Kakashi, and others swallowed hard.
*BOOM!*
The ground exploded violently.
Six Paths Madara emerged from below, expression grim.
Earlier, his head was smashed into his chest cavity.
Without Six Paths' immortality, he'd be dead.
This infuriated him.
Looking at the descending Imperial Guy, he said: "Impressive, otherworlder! In Taijutsu, you're worthy of being called a god."
"God? No… I'm no god. Across the world, heaven and earth, only His Majesty the Emperor deserves that title." Imperial Guy shook his head.
"…" This sentence darkened Six Paths Madara's expression further. "You mean your so-called His Majesty is stronger than you?"
"Of course! My current power, compared to His Majesty 22 years ago, might still lose, let alone now… The gap is like an ant to the blue sky." Imperial Guy said seriously, with admiration and respect.
Six Paths Madara's face changed.
So his current power was nothing before the Empire?
Don't joke! You think I'll believe that?
This watermelon rind's mocking, belittling me! Still provoking?
Fine! If that's what you want!
"Sage Art – Storm Release – Light Fang!"
Six Paths Madara, scowling, opened his mouth, firing a laser.
Imperial Guy extended his hand, stopping the laser in his palm. "Fast, but lacks attack power!"
"Don't get cocky, otherworld brat! Shinra Tensei!"
Six Paths Madara was truly enraged.
A massive repulsive force exploded.
"Your heart's in chaos, Uchiha Madara!" Imperial Guy swung his hand, shattering the repulsive wall.
His figure appeared before Six Paths Madara, his leg about to strike again.
Six Paths Madara swiftly swapped with a Limbo clone. "Oh?"
Next moment, the Limbo clone was kicked away by Imperial Guy.
Dozens of kilometers away in the sky, Six Paths Madara roared: "Otherworld brat! Nice moves! But far from enough! I'm now the strongest! No one can defeat me!"
'Tengai Shinsei: Infinite Barrage! Haaaaaa!'
With Six Paths Madara's roar, in the sky, hundreds, thousands of meteors over a thousand meters wide appeared!
They friction-burned in the atmosphere, surfaces ablaze!