Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 132 Uchiha Madara Seeking Fun

While Li Yao continued to lie low.

In a secret chamber buried deep underground, beneath the towering Gedo Mazo, Madara Uchiha awoke once more from his slumber.

Two White Zetsu were already waiting on the side, reporting various intelligence about the ninja world over the past year to Uchiha Madara.

Most of it was information related to Nagato.

After all, Nagato possessed Madara Uchiha's Rinnegan, and White Zetsu was keeping a close eye on him, so they couldn't let anyone destroy the Rinnegan.

"By the way, that Li Yao has been hiding on an island near the outskirts of the extreme cold region, cultivating for about a year and three months now... or so."

At the very end, Bai Jue seemed to remember Li Yao and casually said something.

"Really!"

Uchiha was somewhat surprised that that brat Li Yao had managed to evade Konoha's pursuit and hide.

"That won't do. As my flag, I can't afford to be too comfortable."

Madara's lips curled slightly upward as he said, "Reveal that brat's location."

"Hehe, Lord Madara, you're really cunning." White Zetsu chuckled and left happily.

If Li Yao doesn't fall into a desperate situation and ignite even greater hatred, how can he guide him onto the path he desires?

Madara Uchiha smiled inwardly. The ninja world without Hashirama was too boring; they had to find some fun.

"Let me see how much of Hashirama's Wood Release you can replicate."

……

The Land of Frost.

Niujiao Peninsula, named for its horn-shaped protrusion into the Sea of ​​War, is about the same size as the Korean Peninsula on Earth.

The protruding peninsula divides the southern waters of the Sea of ​​War in two, making it the best transit point for Turkish and Lebanese amphibious operations and a crucial battleground.

It could be said that nine out of ten major battles between Turkey and Lebanon took place here.

Whoever controls the Niujiao Peninsula will have the initiative in the war and can attack the enemy's homeland from its long coastline at any time.

After the war between Iwagakure and Kumogakure began, Ushikaku Peninsula quickly became a meat grinder for the ninjas of both villages.

At this moment, in the western part of the Ushikata Peninsula, at the Iwagakure ninja headquarters.

"Lord Tsuchikage, the underground bounty office has sent another report on Li Yao."

"Again?!"

Onoki looked surprised. Ever since he once tried to find Li Yao by posting false location information through the underground bounty office, only to be ambushed by the Third Raikage and suffer a silent loss, he had used similar tactics of using the underground bounty office to post false information and ambush enemy ninjas several times.

In the end, neither side trusts the intelligence information released by the underground bounty agency.

Unexpectedly, Li Yao's message came through again. Did he think he would fall for it again?

"This intelligence is a little different."

The ANBU ninja said, "According to intelligence, after his battle with the Third Raikage, Li Yao crossed the Sea of ​​War and then the entire Frozen Lands, where he has been cultivating in seclusion on a large island on the outskirts of the Frozen Lands ever since."

The ANBU ninja added, "The intelligence is very detailed, even including records of how Li Yao survived on the outskirts of the extreme cold region. I don't think it's fake, Tsuchikage-sama."

So detailed… Onoki frowned slightly, crossed his hands, and looked thoughtful.

Thinking it over carefully, he had already searched the entire Sea of ​​War, and he had also sent people to search the small coastal countries, but he still hadn't found any clues.

Yunyin is probably also searching for Li Yao.

As it stands, Li Yao has not been found.

So it's possible that Li Yao really did cross the extremely cold region.

Onoki didn't know much about the extremely cold regions, only that they were a world covered in thick ice and snow, devoid of life.

He never expected Li Yao to go.

After all, no one can survive in extremely cold places.

Looking back now, I realize that the places beyond the extreme cold are habitable.

The extreme cold region is a natural barrier, and neither he nor the Third Raikage thought to send someone there to investigate, which is why Li Yao has been hiding until now.

By now, Onoki believed that what the intelligence report said was true.

However, the cautious Onoki was not prepared to go and check it out himself.

"Summon Dalaran to see me," Onoki said to his secretary.

Tsuchitai-Dalaran, a Jonin of the Tsuchitai clan, is proficient in Clay Explosion Release. He can create large clay birds to fly over, making it the fastest and safest way for him to investigate.

At the same time.

Having received the intelligence, the Third Raikage made the same choice as Onoki, sending the Daruma family's ninjas on giant eagles to check the location indicated in the intelligence report.

The Land of Iron is searching for Li Yao at Lake Biwa. The three of them received information from the underground bounty agency and are also heading towards Li Yao's current location.

Unaware that his location had been exposed, Li Yao continued to study how to inscribe a devouring seal array on his body and how to strengthen the black iron chains.

……

this day.

in the afternoon.

Inside the wooden cabin, Li Yao, who had stripped naked and was having his shadow clone experiment on his body to inscribe a devouring seal array, suddenly raised his eyebrows slightly and revealed a smile.

"It's done!"

On the other side of the wooden house, Li Yaoying's clone's face lit up with joy. With a thought, a black iron chain feather robe appeared all over his body, and then he came out of the wooden house.

Li Yao was already waiting outside. When he saw the shadow clone emerge, he activated his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and a blue-white Lightning Release Chakra armor covered his entire body.

"Are you ready?"

Li Yao looked at the shadow clone and took a running start. He clenched his right hand and extended one index finger. The solid, white jade-like lightning chakra covered the index finger and extended out like a sharp lightning dagger, flashing with a few strands of eerie lightning light.

This is Li Yao's One-Handed Spear, his strongest spear, and it's perfect for testing the strength of the black iron chains woven from wood-style chakra threads.

"bring it on."

Li Yaoying's clone sensed the Wood Release chakra threads within the black iron chains, which were dozens of times more condensed than normal chakra, and replied confidently.

The voice just fell.

With a hiss, Li Yao's One-Handed Strike had already reached the shadow clone whose entire body was covered in black iron chain feather robes. The condensed lightning chakra, sharp and piercing, struck the black iron chain feather robes at high speed.

Boom!

Clink!

In an instant, lightning struck, thunder roared, and the ear-piercing sound of metal colliding with lightning echoed throughout the valley.

call out!

bump!

Li Yaoying's clone shot out like a cannonball, slamming into the cliff face of the valley and creating a large hole.

"Hahaha……"

In front of the wooden house, Li Yao retracted his Lightning Release Chakra Armor, stood up straight, looked at the large hole in the distance, and burst into laughter.

call out!

The shadow clone shot out from the large hole in the cliff at lightning speed and quickly returned to the front of the wooden house. Its black iron feather armor was completely intact without any tears or leaks.

"Hahaha... Now let's see how the Third Raikage will fight me. The next time we meet will be the time when I personally kill you."

Li Yao was full of confidence. What he feared most about the Third Raikage was the unparalleled attack power of the One-Shot Hand, which could penetrate and cut through everything.

Once he unleashes a powerful attack, Li Yao is confident he can defeat the Third Raikage.

After all, he not only had black iron chains, but also lightning chakra armor that was more suitable for him. His speed and attack were no less than those of the Third Raikage, and his defense was even stronger than that of the Third Raikage.

There's no reason why he couldn't defeat the Third Raikage.

"That feels good. Now I'm finally free from weakness."

Back in the cabin, Li Yao sat down at the dining table and took out a small glass of wine.

The black iron chains beneath the Wood Release chakra threads possess an unprecedented level of defensive strength, and while the future remains uncertain, there are currently virtually no attacks capable of breaking through their defense.

If there is one... then it's probably only Dust Escape.

(End of this chapter)