After Ino promptly informed Shikaku of the dire and unexpected turn of events, he was utterly shocked and momentarily stunned, unsure of how to respond or devise an effective countermeasure. To address this unprecedented crisis, Shikaku quickly notified all battlefields of the grave situation, disseminating critical information and instructing them to exercise extreme caution and heightened vigilance.
As both the Hokage and Raikage were on route to the battlefield, they were completely oblivious to the drastic turn of events that had unfolded in their absence. However, as soon as they arrived on the scene, they too would promptly receive the news and be briefed on the latest developments. Meanwhile, almost all the battlefields had been successfully stabilized, as the remaining enemies had been significantly diminished, consisting of only a small contingent of White Zetsus, while the vast majority of the Edo Tensei had been completely sealed away, neutralizing the threat they once posed.
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While numerous events were unfolding elsewhere, Madara and Jiryoku were fully immersed in their intense battle, oblivious to the world around them, as if they were the sole inhabitants of the planet. Their focus was solely concentrated on the fight, rendering them incapable of contemplating anything else beyond the immediate exchange of blows.
Madara summoned the formidable 'Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique,' conjuring a colossal wooden dragon that threatened to engulf Jiryoku.
Undaunted, Jiryoku retaliated with equal ferocity, employing the 'Gale Release: Multiple Slash' technique, which enveloped his sword in a radiant white aura. With his blade aglow, Jiryoku moved with incredible velocity, unleashing a flurry of slashes upon the incoming behemoth wooden dragon, striking it multiple times with unyielding precision.
From a third-person perspective, after Jiryoku concluded his formidable assault, the wooden dragon stood battered, its massive body now etched with dense white lines - a testament to the numerous sword slashes inflicted by Jiryoku's lightning-fast strikes.
The wooden dragon was unable to withstand the attack unleashed by Jiryoku and was destroyed in seconds. Madara, upon witnessing Jiryoku's true strength, was shocked but accepted the dragon's destruction as a matter of course.
"You are very good. You are definitely on the same level as Hashirama. You truly are a worthy opponent, so I will face you as one," said Madara, his face showing genuine respect for Jiryoku's strength.
After Madara finished speaking, he clapped his hands, and 25 identical wooden clones separated from his body. These wooden clones immediately manifested full-body Susanoo.
When Onoki and Gaara arrived and saw the 25 nearly 100-meter-tall Susanoo from a distance, they realized one thing: Madara didn't need anyone else; he alone could decimate the entire Allied Shinobi Forces.
"I have seen Madara in his prime, but this... this is on a whole different level. His strength has far surpassed what it was when he fought Senju Hashirama," said Onoki. As he spoke, his entire face was covered in sweat, a clear indication of how much he feared Madara. The perspiration on his brow was a testament to the overwhelming power and aura Madara exuded, making even a seasoned warrior like Onoki tremble.
Both Madara and Jiryoku were fully aware of Onoki and Gaara's arrival. However, they chose to ignore them entirely, as they deemed them unworthy of their attention. The confidence and arrogance in their demeanor showed they had no concern for the threat that Onoki and Gaara might pose.
"It seems that you are going all out. In that case, I should also respond in kind and go all out," said Jiryoku. As soon as Jiryoku finished speaking, an intense transformation began. His body started to morph and change dramatically. Two imposing horns emerged from his head and two wings also grew from his back, and with this transformation, he officially entered 'Devil Mode.' The change was both awe-inspiring and terrifying, signifying a significant increase in his power and readiness for the battle ahead.
Madara was deeply startled after witnessing the astonishing transformation of Jiryoku, which caused him to fall into a state of intense contemplation. At first glance, it appeared as if Jiryoku had employed 'Sage Mode', a technique Madara was familiar with. However, Madara was puzzled as he couldn't think of any sacred place that might have taught Jiryoku this 'Sage Mode'.
Unable to contain his burgeoning curiosity, Madara voiced his question, "I have never heard of any such transformation occurring within 'Sage Mode'. Where did you learn this 'Sage Mode'?"
Jiryoku, unperturbed and willing to share, responded, "I initially learned the fundamentals of 'Sage Mode' from Lady Katsuyu. After mastering the basics, I modified it according to my own will, ultimately creating an entirely new system known as 'Devil Mode'." Jiryoku spoke confidently, knowing that no one but him could harness this technique. Even if Madara were to understand the workings of 'Devil Mode', he would be powerless against it, for Jiryoku possessed immense confidence in his own strength.
Madara, recognizing the similarity, remarked, "Just like Hashirama, who also developed his own unique version of 'Sage Mode'." The tone of his voice reflected a growing admiration for Jiryoku's ingenuity and power.
Jiryoku gave a slight nod, and behind him appeared ten massive black holes, each one swirling ominously with a dark and mysterious energy. As these black holes materialized, Jiryoku extended his hand outward, and the black holes started moving towards Susanoo, targeting the formidable Susanoos with relentless precision. As these colossal black holes advanced, everything in their path began to get swallowed up by the powerful gravitational forces they emitted. As the black holes approached the Susanoos, the gravity around all the Susanoos began to increase dramatically, ultimately restricting their movement and rendering them nearly immobile.
Madara was not one to remain passive in the face of such a threat. He immediately took control of Susanoo and launched an attack on the black holes with Susanoo's enormous, gleaming sword. Unfortunately, despite the sword's immense power, it was unable to destroy the black holes; on the contrary, the sword was completely obliterated in the attempt.
After shattering Susanoo's mighty sword, the black holes continued their relentless advance without any sign of stopping. Ultimately, each black hole collided with a Susanoo, destroying them completely in a cataclysmic display of power. First, they dismantled Susanoo's formidable defenses as if they were made of fragile paper, and then, due to the constant and inescapable suction of the black holes, Madara's wooden clones were also drawn inside and ultimately annihilated.
In one devastating and unstoppable motion, all ten Susanoos were completely destroyed, leaving nothing but destruction in their wake.
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