Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

"That's really interesting."

A hoarse and deep voice came from behind.

"I'm still wondering, who exactly is it that could overturn the entire Konoha landscape overnight, even making those stubborn Uchiha clans bow down in submission?"

"Now it seems it must be you."

Chapter 191 The Tremors of the Silent Hogyoku (5k)

Sasuke did not answer, calmly scrutinizing the man before him.

The spiral mask, the Sharingan that only shows one eye—all the features perfectly match the attacker described by Minato Namikaze.

"The mastermind behind the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage..."

Sasuke spoke, his voice icy, "It's you, isn't it?"

"Oh......"

The masked man chuckled, seemingly without denying it. "So what if it is?"

"But since you know about this, it means you know more about the truth of what happened back then than I thought."

“Since you admit it, that makes things easier.” Sasuke’s eyes narrowed, and his figure vanished from the spot.

"Sizzle—!!!"

A deafening clap of thunder resounded.

Sasuke's figure left a black and white afterimage in the air, and in an instant he was in front of the masked man.

A ball of violent black and white lightning condensed in his right palm and slammed down towards the masked man's head.

"Chidori!"

"what?!"

The masked man's Sharingan eye, which was protruding from the mask, suddenly contracted.

So fast!

That speed...

It's practically comparable to Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God Technique back in the day.

Moreover, it doesn't seem like a teleportation technique; it's more like pure physical burst speed.

Before he could even make a defensive move, the violent bolt of lightning had already pierced through his skull.

However, the anticipated scene of blood and gore did not materialize.

Sasuke's hand, along with the ferocious Chidori, seemed to pass through a phantom and went straight through the masked man's head.

It has no physical form.

"Blurring...?"

Sasuke's gaze sharpened slightly, landing steadily behind the masked man, a knowing glint in his eyes.

Minato's information was correct; this guy does indeed possess the ability to make his body intangible.

At the same time, the masked man also recovered from that moment of shock.

Although he escaped death by relying on his passive divine power, the chilling feeling of brushing past death made his killing intent surge.

"Kid, don't be so arrogant!"

The masked man's body quickly returned to solid form, and he slid a long sword from his sleeve, using the momentum of his turn to slash fiercely at Sasuke's neck.

"You reacted pretty quickly." Sasuke casually raised his left hand and firmly gripped the blade with one hand.

"How is this possible..."

The masked man's hand holding the knife suddenly froze. He tried to pull the weapon back, but it wouldn't budge. A look of astonishment appeared in his eyes.

This guy's strength is truly astonishing.

"Who exactly are you?" Sasuke turned his head, his scarlet eyes coldly staring at him.

"who am I?"

The masked man stopped moving, his single eye narrowed, and his voice became low.

"I am the spirit of the Uchiha clan, and the true ruler of the ninja world."

"Uchiha Madara."

Madara Uchiha.

What this name represents in the ninja world is self-evident.

That was the pinnacle of power, a legend that stood shoulder to shoulder with the god of ninjas.

However, Sasuke showed no awe or fear upon hearing the name.

All that remained was a glaring mockery.

"A boring lie."

The masked man's body stiffened abruptly, and his voice carried a hint of danger.

"lie?"

"Kid, do you know what you're saying?"

Sasuke looked at him, his disdain undisguised: "If Madara Uchiha, who once dominated the ninja world and could rival Hashirama, were really still alive today..."

"Then he would never hide behind a mask like a stray dog, using the name of a dead man to swindle and deceive."

"A true strong person disdains to hide their face."

"This cowardly behavior of not even daring to admit his own name, does he even deserve to call himself Uchiha Madara?"

After saying that, Sasuke suddenly exerted force with his palm.

"Snap—!!!"

A crisp cracking sound rang out.

The long sword, forged from fine steel, was shattered by the force of his single hand.

Metal fragments scattered and flew across the night sky.

"You simply don't have that kind of magnanimity."

The masked man stared at the broken handle that was now only half in his hand, his eye muscles twitching wildly.

That brat...

Not only was his strength ridiculously high, but his insightful observations and sharp words also made him feel inexplicably irritated.

But he didn't react; instead, he quickly regained his composure.

"hehe......"

The masked man tossed away the broken handle in his hand and let out a low laugh. "What a sharp tongue."

"However, since you possess such power, it's not surprising that Konoha changed hands overnight."

Although he praised Sasuke's power, his calm and composed demeanor remained unchanged.

In his eyes, possessing "divine power," he was already invincible.

No matter how strong the boy in front of you is, as long as you can't touch his physical body, all attacks are meaningless.

Even if the person standing opposite him right now was Madara Uchiha in his prime, he was confident that he could leave unharmed, let alone this brat in front of him.

"Since you don't believe I'm Madara, then who do you think I am?"

Sasuke didn't answer, he just stared at him coldly.

It doesn't matter who it is; what matters is that this guy was the indirect culprit behind the Uchiha clan's demise.

Just then, a slight commotion arose from the distant lakeside.

"That is...!"

The two Uchiha Jonin who were secretly protecting Sasuke had obviously also noticed the commotion.

They stared in horror at the figure confronting the mysterious masked man, recognizing the distinctive black robe by the moonlight.

"It's that adult!"

"That lord is fighting the enemy!"

"Quick! Protect Sasuke and get him to safety. Don't let him get caught in the crossfire!"

Without any hesitation, nor even a intention to help, the two believed that the mysterious figure who led their family to a successful coup was invincible.

They quickly picked up Sasuke, who was still practicing his Fireball Jutsu with a blank expression, and disappeared into the night in a few leaps.

The masked man glanced at the departing figures but did not stop them.

His gaze returned to Sasuke. Although he appeared calm on the surface, he had already begun to consider leaving.

Insufficient intelligence.

This Uchiha brat who suddenly appeared was completely unknown to us.

Not only does he possess the Mangekyou Sharingan, but his taijutsu and lightning release techniques are also terrifyingly strong, and he seems to have some inexplicable understanding of himself.

Continuing to linger here would bring no benefit, but he didn't want to give up this opportunity to gather intelligence.

The Uchiha boy who suddenly appeared before us is shrouded in too many mysteries.

If we don't figure out his background, it will definitely be a huge hidden danger for his subsequent "Eye of the Moon Project".

With this thought in mind, the masked man's figure swayed slightly, and he lunged forward again, aiming straight for Sasuke's throat.

Sasuke raised his right hand to block the masked man's arm, while his other hand unleashed a burst of Chidori, preparing to pierce through the man's arm and half of his body.

But it still passed right through the masked man's body without any hindrance.

"Now!" The masked man's one eye suddenly shrank, and he grabbed Sasuke's wrist with his other hand.

A strange spatial fluctuation erupted from the depths of his eyes in an instant, and a twisted vortex spun wildly around his eyes, trying to swallow Sasuke whole.