Starting with Naruto, I'll become stronger through my own efforts.

Chapter 352 The Second Half of the Fourth Shinobi World War (Part 2)

The Third Raikage, known as the "strongest shield," was shattered by a single punch from the Fifth Hokage, Natsume.

He showed no signs of recovery.

Kaguya Kimimaro stared blankly at the scattered remnants of Edo Tensei and the White Zetsu that had suddenly appeared, opening her mouth but not knowing what to say.

The Fifth Hokage's punches were just too violent.

Xia Zuo dispersed the Truth-Seeking Balls in his hand, patted Kimimaro on the shoulder, and said, "Clean this up. I'm going to check out other battlefields."

Kimimaro shuddered: "Yes! Fifth Hokage! I'll take care of it!"

Xia Zuo flew away satisfied, but after going some distance, he muttered to himself, "Why is Madara Uchiha so slow?"

"Even if I were to go easy on him, I couldn't possibly hold down the Fourth Hokage and extract the Nine-Tails myself."

"Uchiha Madara, hurry up, you son of a bitch!"

The golden light generated by Xia Zuo's flight intensified, illuminating half the sky, and the sonic booms he emitted were louder, as if he were moving faster than before.

In fact, he strictly limited his speed to the speed of sound, which allowed him to continuously generate sonic booms and slowed down his speed by several times.

This should be enough to urge Madara Uchiha to speed up—right?

Damn it!

Orochimaru arranged the reanimated Six Paths Obito into eighteen different poses, divided him into eight large pieces, and carefully sealed them one by one.

This seal is unusual; it's a special seal used to seize control of the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Since improving the Impure World Reincarnation technique and making it his trump card, Orochimaru has been pondering a question: what if he encounters someone else's Impure World Reincarnation?

The solution proposed by Orochimaru was to defeat and seal the enemy, and even the sealing technique was designed and practiced by him.

But as a scientist, it's instinctive to keep something in reserve for yourself.

Orochimaru's trump card was the seal that allowed him to seize ownership of the reanimated ninjas.

Since those resurrected through Edo Tensei are very likely to be excellent ninjas, they are naturally valuable experimental subjects. It would be such a waste to just casually break and seal them away.

All the preparations will not be wasted. Now Orochimaru has obtained a Six Paths Obito with the Rinnegan, an absolutely perfect experimental subject, enough for him to study for a year.

Orochimaru gleefully dealt with Six Paths Obito, and the look of precious reverence in his eyes made Obito's heart sink.

His stubbornness crumbled quickly under the scientists' gazes as they looked at the precious experimental subject, and his words, which started as curses, unconsciously turned into pleading.

"No, spare me, Lord Orochimaru! Spare me!"

"Kill me if you want, just kill me!"

"Please, kill me!"

"No! Kill me!"

As Orochimaru cut and sealed away piece by piece, Obito's pleas grew increasingly pitiful.

When only his head remained, held in Orochimaru's hands for admiration, Obito's spirit was on the verge of collapse, and he could only mutter, "Die, I want to die, I want to die."

But in the end, he was completely sealed away by Orochimaru and became a highly valued collectible.

Satisfied, Orochimaru licked his eyes and asked疑惑地问道, "Why is Obito crying so bitterly? He's already dead, and I can't kill him again, so why is he crying?"

"Honestly, I'm giving him a chance to contribute to science, and he doesn't appreciate it at all."

At this point, the core members of the Akatsuki organization were either dead or sealed away, with only the last member, Zetsu, still operating in the shadows.

However, it's debatable whether Black Zetsu was actually a member of Akatsuki. From an organizational perspective, Akatsuki has already disappeared.

The Fourth Shinobi World War was gradually coming to an end.

In fact, Xia Zuo's judgment that Uchiha Madara was delaying was wrong, because he was not delaying on his own initiative.

After witnessing Nagato's Shinra Tensei, Madara Uchiha decided to speed up the process to avoid any unexpected incidents caused by Shaka's interference.

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He first disbanded Susanoo, and then turned against his beloved friends and family.

Hashirama Senju saw through Madara Uchiha's intentions. He immediately activated the natural energy he had absorbed, entered Sage Mode, and prepared to use [Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands].

In that instant, Madara Uchiha used the suction force of [Universal Pull] to grab Hashirama Senju in his hand.

He grabbed Hashirama's neck with his left hand, activated [Chakra Absorption] to plunder all of Hashirama's Sage Chakra, and then activated Sage Mode himself.

However, Madara Uchiha's momentum did not increase as a result; instead, it decreased considerably.

A look of surprise crossed his face. He disbelievedly exited the Sage Mode and then re-entered it.

After repeating this process three times, Madara Uchiha finally gave up, sighing, "So Sage Mode is nothing special after all. It not only doesn't enhance me now, but it actually weakens me considerably."

He dispelled the Sage Chakra he had absorbed and said with regret and relief, "Hashirama, I have surpassed you in every way. Now it's your turn to fall behind me."

Madara Uchiha abandoned the helpless Hashirama Senju and turned his attention to his main target, Minato Ichiha.

Because of his habit of concealing information, he deliberately put on a disgusted expression: "Running so fast, you and Tobirama Senju are like annoying insects. Watch how I break your legs."

However, Madara Uchiha's target was Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his staff pierced Hiruzen Sarutobi's chest.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked extremely surprised, as if he were questioning: You said you were going to attack Minato and the teacher, so why did you hit me?

Madara Uchiha sneered, "A surprised expression, but why are you so surprised?"

"As a ninja, using feints is common sense; you're the Hokage, after all?"

The Truth-Seeking Balls on the staff vibrated, destroying the jutsu on the Third Hokage's body.

As the Impure World Reincarnation was lifted, the Third Hokage's horrified expression froze, then he turned into scattered pieces of impure earth, revealing the White Zetsu's corpse that had been replaced.

Madara Uchiha clicked his tongue: "Seriously, the sacrifice Konoha used for the Impure World Reincarnation was also a White Zetsu. Just how much stuff did you guys manage to get your hands on beforehand?"

This statement is both a true reflection of Madara Uchiha's inner thoughts and a provocation to sow discord among the four Kage.

What he meant was: Look, Konoha Village knows everything, and even obtained items like White Zetsu in advance, but they didn't tell you anything. Are you still going to risk your lives for Konoha Village?

Madara Uchiha's provocation was very effective. Of the four Kage, only the Fifth Kazekage remained unmoved. The other three did not stop their actions, but the speed of their chakra flow decreased imperceptibly.

Most importantly, Madara Uchiha sensed that the ninjutsu of the Fourth Raikage, the Third Tsuchikage, and the Fifth Mizukage had become more imposing in appearance, but their actual power had clearly decreased.

Madara Uchiha was very satisfied with this, but he still suppressed his eagerness and focused his main attack on the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

At the same time, by advancing towards Konoha Village, he forced the Second Hokage and the Fourth Hokage to launch a more proactive attack, finally seizing the most opportune moment.

When Madara Uchiha's Rinnegan saw the uniquely shaped Sword of Love slicing across his neck and emitting chakra fluctuations, he activated his most bizarre Rinnegan secret technique.

【Live Graveyard: Border Prison】

This technique is based on the power of the Rinnegan and uses "Limbo" to create his "shadow".

These shadows can not only shield Madara Uchiha from enemy attacks, but also attack enemies in his place.

Because ordinary ninjas cannot see or sense these shadows, their attacks can be considered surprise attacks, making them extremely difficult to defend against.

However, the shadow of [Limbo: Border Jail] has a flaw that is not really a flaw: the shadow's speed is only average, and it can't catch up with the super-fast ninjas like Tobirama Senju and Minato Namikaze.

Moreover, both of these guys have extremely sharp intuition. Even though they can't see the shadow of Limbo, they can still dodge the shadow's attacks by relying on their intuition.

Especially the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, whose reaction speed was unbelievably fast.

If Madara Uchiha is not careful, Minato Namikaze will escape the gaze of his Rinnegan.

Despite the interference from the Four Kage and Tobirama Senju, this can still be considered a miracle.

Madara Uchiha secretly praised him: "The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, truly deserves to be called a genius. He died at only 24."

It's such a pity that he's so old.

Madara Uchiha reviewed all his methods and was certain that he only had one chance to capture Minato Namikaze: when he completed the Flying Thunder God Technique, he would use Limbo: Border Jail and summon his shadow directly at the location where Minato appeared.

Madara Uchiha succeeded; the Limbo shadow captured Minato Namikaze.

Without further ado, he instantly teleported over, grabbed Minato Namikaze, and began extracting the Nine-Tails.

Nagato extracts the chakra of the tailed beasts and transfers it to the Gedo Mazo, which takes several hours each time.

However, as the original owner of the Rinnegan and also the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, Madara Uchiha could extract half of the Nine-Tails in just a short moment.

Madara Uchiha tossed Minato Namikaze to the ground, then, holding the Yin Nine-Tails, which had been compressed into a luminous pearl by the Rinnegan, laughed triumphantly: "Finally, I've got it!"

"I've finally obtained the last condition for eternal peace in the ninja world!"

Upon seeing this, Tobirama Senju, Minato Namikaze, Onoki, A, Mei Terumi, and Gaara naturally realized that they had been deceived by Madara Uchiha.

It wasn't just Madara Uchiha's instigation and his attack on Konoha that were all aimed at luring out the Fourth Hokage, seizing the Nine-Tails from him, and replenishing the Ten-Tails' missing chakra.

Previously, after they learned that the Gedo Mazo had been activated, they all thought that Madara Uchiha no longer needed the Nine-Tails and that his attack on Konoha was to eliminate the forces that were hindering his plans.

Seeing the regretful expressions on the faces of the Kage, Madara Uchiha became even more smug: "Haha, you guessed right. I didn't need to attack Konoha at all, nor did I need to kill any of the Allied Shinobi Forces' ninjas."

"You and they are all objects to whom I will bestow eternal peace, and I will also bestow upon you eternal dreams!"

As he spoke, he raised the pearl formed from the nine tails, put it into his mouth, and swallowed it.

"You're dreaming!"

A figure enveloped in blue rushed over and kicked Madara in the chest and abdomen before he could react.

Like the Heimlich maneuver, the impact propelled the air in the lungs, causing the Nine-Tailed Pearl to be expelled.

Madara Uchiha was in a panic. Without even looking to see who had kicked him, he reached out to grab the Nine-Tails Orb.

But a gray figure swept past, snatched the pearl in its hand first, and moved away from Uchiha Madara.

Might Guy laughed heartily: "Kai, that's how youth should be lived!"

"Even in death, I can reignite myself and fight for Konoha Village. My youth has been without regrets!"

Matt Kay was moved to tears: "Father! This is wonderful! Youth is so wonderful!"

Tobirama Senju laughed heartily: "Madara Uchiha, my brother is right, we will definitely stop you!"

The four Kage rallied again, as if to make amends. The Fourth Raikage, the Third Tsuchikage, and the Fifth Mizukage launched an attack with all their might to restrain Madara Uchiha.

【Magnetic Release: Sand Waterfall Spear Burial】

[Righteous Thunder Sinks, Wrathful Thunder Axe]

【Dust Release: Limit Detachment Technique】

【Boiling Release: Dragon of Clever Mist】

Madara Uchiha's face darkened more than ever before: "Since you resist so stubbornly, don't blame me for not giving you the chance to enjoy the perfect world!"

[Rinnegan - Sealing Technique Absorption Seal]

The Shukaku spear made of yellow sand, the Layton chakra on the Fourth Raikage, the enormous Dust Release frame, and the giant dragon made of corrosive mist were all absorbed by the shield formed by the seal, and could not cause any damage at all.

The massive amount of chakra absorbed was transformed into Wood Release chakra under Madara Uchiha's control, and then he used a Wood Release secret technique.

[Wood Release: Multiple Wood Clone Technique]

One after another, wood clones appeared around Madara Uchiha. They were not in the form of Six Paths Madara, but Madara Uchiha wearing red armor, with black hair and a pair of Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

Surprisingly, there were as many as 18 wood clones, enough for each of the ninjas present to be assigned two, including the First Hokage and the Fourth Hokage who were no longer able to fight.

Seeing this, Matt Day raised his arms and shouted, "Youth fears no danger!"

"Kai, let's fight together and defeat all these troublesome enemies!"

Despite the pain in his body, Matt Kai opened the seventh gate again, blue steam rising from his body once more. He shouted back to his father, "Youth is about fighting!"

The four Kage were also encouraged, overcoming their disappointment at having their prized ninjutsu absorbed by Madara Uchiha, and rallied again.

However, the next second, the 18 wood clones simultaneously unleashed powerful chakra fluctuations, and 18 Susanoo of the fourth stage rose from the ground, leaving all the ninjas stunned and speechless.

Taking advantage of Might Guy's momentary daze, Madara Uchiha used the Body Flicker Technique to get close and used the Sealing Technique Absorption Seal to destroy Guy's Impure World Reincarnation state.

After reclaiming the Nine-Tails Orb, Madara Uchiha swallowed it whole without hesitation and merged it into the Ten-Tails within his body.

Only then did he address all the ninjas: "The Fourth Shinobi World War is over."