"What the hell is that thing?"
Outside Iwagakure, Kitagawa Minamoto and Jiraiya, accompanied by Naruto and Sasuke, had just arrived.
At that moment, an enormous surge of Chakra roared wildly, followed by the collapse of a mountain!
Such destruction wasn't much of a threat to Kitagawa Minamoto and his team. In an instant, they had already evaded the danger.
But with the mountain no longer obscuring their view, the sight of the colossal Susano'o and the roaring Five-Tails left Jiraiya gulping nervously.
Naruto and Sasuke were wide-eyed in shock. Sasuke immediately recognized the giant Chakra figure as Susano'o. Naruto, on the other hand, felt a strange sensation, and his father's voice inside him confirmed his suspicions.
"That's the Five-Tails. I didn't expect it to appear now. It seems something truly bad is happening."
Minato Namikaze still remembered his past battles with Iwagakure, when he had been struck by Bijūdama from both the Four-Tails and the Five-Tails. If not for his Flying Thunder God Technique, he might have met his end back then!
"It seems trouble is brewing."
Minato murmured softly. Naruto, hearing his father's words, couldn't help but glance at Jiraiya. Coincidentally, Sasuke also looked up at him.
"Hey, hey, hey, what's with those looks?"
Jiraiya's composure faltered, but Kitagawa Minamoto sighed beside him.
"I knew nothing good would happen. I've always said that whenever I go out with you guys, trouble is bound to occur!"
"Damn it, could it be because of you?"
Jiraiya couldn't help but blurt out, but Kitagawa Minamoto tilted his head and replied nonchalantly.
"But I couldn't go out on my own before."
"..."
"Besides, when I've gone on solo missions, I don't seem to encounter any trouble."
"..."
Jiraiya didn't want to continue the conversation. Even using a process of elimination, it seemed the unlucky one should be Kitagawa Minamoto.
Still, Jiraiya felt that after this mission, he should burn incense and pray to Buddha. Otherwise, constantly running into misfortune was truly unpleasant!
"But this might work out well."
Just as Jiraiya was feeling downcast, Kitagawa Minamoto spoke again.
"We need something from Iwagakure anyway. Helping them out with a big problem will make it more legitimate."
"That's true..."
Jiraiya rubbed his temples, finding some sense in Minamoto's reasoning.
"So, we..."
"Pervy Sage, you take Naruto to assist with evacuation efforts. Also, be cautious in case there are other enemies."
Before Jiraiya could finish his sentence, Kitagawa Minamoto interrupted him, scanning the surroundings with a smile.
"Sasuke will come with me. I've discovered someone interesting. It would be a shame not to meet them."
"Tch."
Naruto snorted lightly but didn't object. During missions, he was quite disciplined. Jiraiya scratched his head and nodded in agreement.
"Alright, we'll do as you say. Let's move out."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiraiya took Naruto and left. He didn't ask further questions, because he completely trusted Kitagawa Minamoto.
"Senpai, who are we going to meet?"
Sasuke's eyes sparkled with excitement. Being singled out by Kitagawa Minamoto was something he found thrilling.
"Someone interesting. You'll need to give it your all to face them. But there's one thing..."
Kitagawa Minamoto smiled. Since Sasuke hadn't defected, his attire hadn't taken on the Orochimaru-style look. His traditional gray-black Uchiha robe suited him perfectly, except for his forehead protector, which seemed out of place.
"Take off your forehead protector and follow me."
"Alright."
Sasuke obediently complied. As he stored away his forehead protector, he suddenly noticed someone ahead, staring intently into the distance.
The figure wore striking red armor, his spiky hair flowing in the wind like a hedgehog.
"Is it him?"
"Yes. Give it your best shot—he's no ordinary opponent."
Kitagawa Minamoto nodded, his words only fueling Sasuke's fighting spirit.
"No ordinary opponent? That's even better!"
In an instant, Sasuke's eyes transformed into the Mangekyō Sharingan. A kunai appeared in his hand, which he immediately hurled at the figure.
As the kunai was caught by the figure, Sasuke activated the Flying Thunder God Technique without hesitation!
"Izuna?!"
As Sasuke appeared before the figure, he heard the man exclaim.
"What Izuna?"
The name left Sasuke puzzled, but his short blade didn't pause for even a moment.
Buzz—
The blade, crackling with purple lightning, sliced fiercely toward the man's neck. In that instant, Sasuke noticed something peculiar!
"Sharingan?"
Sasuke couldn't mistake the crimson eyes staring back at him. What shocked him even more was the man's minimal movements—he dodged Sasuke's attack effortlessly, without any wasted motion.
Chakra surged once more as Sasuke created some distance. Staring at the silent figure ahead, he spoke in a low voice.
"Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation? Who are you?"
"..."
Unfortunately, the man didn't answer. He simply glared at Sasuke with a cold expression.
After a moment, he let out a snort and suddenly charged at Sasuke, his figure moving like a blur!
The man's fist swung directly at Sasuke's face, as though slicing through space itself, the air buzzing from the sheer force.
"So fast!"
Sasuke was in disbelief. He leapt backward immediately, but the man spoke again.
"You possess the Sharingan, yet you rely on such messy techniques?"
As his punch tore through the ground, the man twisted his body and charged at Sasuke once more.
"This speed, this power—it's even more terrifying than Itachi Uchiha. Who is this guy?"
Sasuke was stunned, but the man continued speaking.
"And that appearance..."
Buzz—
Sasuke activated the Flying Thunder God Technique again, but to his shock, the man used the Body Flicker Technique to instantly appear before him.
"Yet you use the techniques of that despicable little man!"
As the man's fist came hurtling toward him, Sasuke seemed to have no way to dodge. But just as the punch was about to land—
Buzz—
Sasuke's Flying Thunder God Technique activated once more. In an instant, his figure vanished from the path of the punch, reappearing behind the man!
"Susano'o!"
Sasuke's eyes transformed into the Mangekyō Sharingan. Purple Chakra surged around him, forming skeletal ribs that expanded rapidly. The Mangekyō spun in his eyes, and his power and techniques poured forth!
Susano'o entered its third stage, a massive ninja blade appearing in its hand. Terrifying energy erupted from Sasuke's body, and he controlled Susano'o to swing its blade fiercely!
Boom—
The immense power spread wildly, tearing a massive fissure into the ground beneath them. Dust and debris scattered everywhere, but Sasuke's expression darkened. He realized Susano'o's blade couldn't make any progress!
"Who is this guy? Why is he so terrifying? His physical abilities alone are at such a level? And he has Susano'o too?"
Opposite Sasuke, the figure stood with arms crossed, his gaze ice-cold. A layer of azure Chakra covered his body, and he spoke again.
"It seems not only your techniques resemble that man, but even your habits and demeanor are similar."
The man raised his head slightly, his voice growing colder as he stared at Sasuke.
"But it's a shame—you have this appearance, yet you remind me of that despicable brat. You've truly displeased me!"
As the man finished speaking, his Susano'o erupted with even greater power. The figure's Susano'o expanded rapidly, matching Sasuke's in size. It swung its massive fist forward!
Boom—
In an instant, Sasuke was struck heavily. His Susano'o showed visible cracks under the force of the attack.
"How is this possible?"
Sasuke's face was filled with disbelief, but the man spoke coldly.
"Blame it on your resemblance to that despicable brat. You asked who I am, didn't you?"
In the next moment, the man's Susano'o grew even larger, its legs forming as the figure leapt into the air, a massive Chakra blade appearing in its hand.
"Then remember this—I am Uchiha Madara!"
Facing the colossal blade and the ferocious self-proclaimed Uchiha Madara, Sasuke felt a suffocating pressure.
Sasuke knew the name. Madara was from the same era as the First Hokage, the only man who could rival Hashirama Senju.
"It's actually him?"
Sasuke's expression turned grim. Feeling the overwhelming power of Susano'o and the suffocating aura, he suddenly found himself unable to move.
"Damn it, how can he be so strong?!"
However, just as the blade was about to descend, a surge of Chakra reverberated, and Uchiha Madara vanished!
"What is..."
Sasuke was still processing what had happened. But almost simultaneously, a massive shockwave erupted from within Iwagakure.
"It seems you guys aren't much better. You should've cooperated with me from the start."
Inside Iwagakure, Obito Uchiha stood calmly, manipulating his colossal Susano'o. He gazed indifferently at the panting Ōnoki and Deidara.
Susano'o's hand held the struggling Five-Tails tightly, and Obito knew the battle was over!
"But this is fine. At least you gave me a bit of exercise."
"Damn it..."
Ōnoki and Deidara cursed inwardly. The worst part was that Obito wasn't alone. At the village entrance, another terrifying Chakra presence was erupting. To them, it was clear someone had encountered that presence.
"It seems this time, we're truly in trouble..."
Ōnoki and Deidara exchanged glances, seeing the frustration and determination in each other's eyes. Although the situation was dire, neither of them considered giving up!
"Nice resolve."
Obito seemed to notice their expressions. He nodded slightly, his tone calm.
"It seems you won't let this slide. But that's fine."
As he spoke, Obito absorbed the Five-Tails into Kamui, while his Susano'o raised its massive blade.
"After all, I'm not done playing yet!"
Boom—
However, just as he finished speaking, a tremendous force struck his Susano'o from behind!
The impact caught Obito off guard, and cracks instantly appeared on his Susano'o.
Only then did he notice that Uchiha Madara had slashed his Susano'o with a blade. Madara himself seemed slightly surprised.
The two stared at each other for a brief moment, then simultaneously turned their gazes forward.
At some point, a figure had appeared, calmly watching the two of them.
Seeing this figure, Obito's expression changed slightly.
"It's you, Kitagawa Minamoto!"
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