[Allied Forces Headquarters]
The Impure World Reincarnation shinobi on both sides confronted each other.
When Black Zetsu noticed that Shisui had also been revived, he immediately used Yin–Yang Release to strengthen his control over the five of them.
He was afraid that Shisui's Kotoamatsukami might cancel the commands of Impure World Reincarnation.
At that moment, Izuna drew his sword.
"Kagami, I never expected we would become enemies."
Kagami also unsheathed his blade.
"Izuna… it's been a long time since we crossed swords."
He then turned to Fugaku and the others.
"Uchiha of the next generation—leave Izuna to me. Be careful when dealing with the four Kage."
Fugaku nodded.
"Yes, Senior Uchiha. Leave it to us."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kagami and Izuna vanished.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The crisp sound of blades colliding echoed through the air.
Yet their figures were almost impossible to track.
Watching the duel, Sakumo Hatake sighed in admiration.
"Such incredible swordsmanship… I would love to cross blades with them, but now isn't the time."
He then drew the specially crafted tanto Kabuto had given him and rushed toward the First Mizukage, Byakuren.
After all, it wouldn't make sense for the fire-style-specializing Uchiha to face the Mizukage.
At that moment, Shisui spoke to Itachi beside him.
"Itachi, I never thought the two of us would fight side by side one day."
Itachi remained silent.
He could barely bring himself to look at Shisui.
After all, he was the one who carried out the Uchiha Clan Massacre.
Fugaku also looked at his son with complicated emotions.
Seeing this, Shisui said:
"I already heard everything from Nagi. You really are stubborn… though part of it was because I left the burden on you after my death."
Shisui drew his short blade.
"And besides… the Uchiha clan now has a chance to rise again."
Itachi and Fugaku were stunned.
Shisui continued:
"Surprised? Nagi can truly make it happen. But first, we must contribute in the upcoming battle."
"And you… your journey of atonement begins now."
The moment he finished speaking, he launched an attack on the First Raikage.
Fugaku then asked Itachi:
"Itachi… how is Sasuke?"
"Sasuke… he's doing well."
"That's good. Then let's not waste the opportunity given to us."
Fugaku activated his Sharingan and rushed toward the First Tsuchikage, Ishikawa.
Itachi also drew a kunai.
"A journey of atonement… And so your name is Nagi. I didn't expect you to be Sasuke's classmate."
"But thank you… for giving someone as sinful as me a chance to atone."
With that, he charged toward the First Kazekage, Reto.
Kagami vs. Izuna
After several exchanges, Kagami and Izuna finally separated.
The moment they distanced themselves, both formed hand seals simultaneously.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Two enormous fireballs—each over ten meters wide—collided in midair, neither giving way.
Suddenly—
Both of them burst out from the flames.
"Sword Art: Circular Slash!"
"Sword Art: Reversal Slash!"
CLANG!
Their blades collided again as another intense duel erupted.
Because both Kagami and Izuna knew each other's fighting styles so well, neither could gain the upper hand.
Shisui vs. the First Raikage
"Flame Flash Severing Strike!"
Shisui launched a swift slash forward and upward.
The First Raikage infused his body with Lightning Release chakra, dramatically increasing his speed and instantly dodging the strike.
But Shisui slammed his flaming blade into the ground and dashed forward again.
Seeing this fighting style, the First Raikage praised him.
"Uchiha youngster—what incredible speed and combat style. Impressive."
Still, he dodged another strike.
"Hm? What's this—"
The Raikage suddenly noticed Shisui behind him.
"A clone? During that charge? No… this is—!"
The "clone" Shisui's blade ignited with flames.
A red flash streaked past.
A burning slash mark appeared across the Raikage's shoulder.
The First Raikage said:
"So it wasn't a clone—it was the real body. What an incredible Body Flicker Technique."
Shisui shook his head.
"You're the impressive one, senior. You minimized the damage just now."
Once again, Shisui coated his blade in flames and used the Body Flicker Technique to attack.
The First Raikage responded with Lightning Release Armor–style taijutsu.
One red figure and one blue figure clashed violently.
Fugaku vs. Ishikawa
If Shisui and the First Raikage were a contest of speed—
Then Fugaku and Ishikawa were a clash of raw power.
"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Ishikawa formed a dragon head of earth that spewed mud projectiles toward Fugaku.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"
Fugaku launched multiple fireballs, neutralizing the mud bullets.
"Earth Release: Stone Dragon!"
Ishikawa used earth chakra to form a massive dragon of rock and soil that lunged toward Fugaku.
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
Fugaku gathered immense chakra, compressing it into a blazing dragon.
The fire dragon and earth dragon tore at each other until both vanished.
Itachi vs. Reto
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Freed from the illness that once plagued him, Itachi's Impure World Reincarnation body allowed him to fight at full strength.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Reto unleashed a powerful gust that instantly blew away Itachi's fireball.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Claw Crimson!"
Itachi mixed shuriken into the Phoenix Sage Fire, sending flaming spinning blades flying toward Reto.
"Wind Release: Air Cannon!"
Reto fired multiple compressed air bullets.
The air blasts shattered the flaming shuriken and continued toward Itachi.
Itachi deflected them with his own shuriken.
Feeling the sheer power of the Wind Release techniques, Itachi's expression grew serious.
"As expected of a First-generation Kage… Your Wind Release alone can suppress my Fire Release."
"In that case…"
"Amaterasu."
Realizing that competing in taijutsu or ninjutsu would be unwise, Itachi activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.
"Wind Release: Barrier!"
An invisible wind barrier formed around Reto.
The black flames of Amaterasu burned against it but could not advance.
"Oh? The Mangekyō Sharingan—and these black flames. The Uchiha descendants truly are impressive."
Reto began unleashing large-scale Wind Release techniques to counter Amaterasu.
Sakumo vs. Byakuren
Shing!
A flash of white light streaked across Byakuren's front.
A wound suddenly appeared on his chest.
Byakuren praised him:
"What an incredibly fast sword draw. If you had lived in our era, you could have become a warlord dominating a region."
Sakumo replied modestly:
"Haha, thank you for the compliment, senior. But ruling territory isn't for me."
"I'd rather spend more time with my son—and hold my grandson soon."
Byakuren laughed while forming hand seals.
"Hahaha! That's a very practical dream. Honestly… I envy it."
"But be careful, youngster."
"Water Release: Great Exploding Water Shockwave!"
Byakuren expelled a massive torrent of water from his mouth.
The water instantly formed a gigantic elliptical water prison, trapping Sakumo inside.
Byakuren said:
"Young man, this technique may not rival Tobirama Senju's, but it's not something to underestimate."
"I understand."
Inside the sphere of water, Sakumo Hatake prepared himself for battle.
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