Madara's body was gradually recovering.
As an Edo Tensei body, he was practically immortal, able to revive even after such terrifying slashes.
However, the once proud and imposing Madara now wore a look of shock on his face.
He never expected Ryujiro's strike to be so horrifying.
Looking at the destroyed landscape behind him, Madara's heart had gone numb.
Even in his current state, he couldn't achieve such a devastating impact.
That slash seemed like it could split the entire shinobi world in two.
Madara was still human, susceptible to his emotions.
Before this, he had never considered anyone in the shinobi world worth his attention, except for Hashirama.
Even when Obito warned him to be cautious, he had never taken it seriously.
He thought, how could a mere boy compare to him, Uchiha Madara?
But now Madara understood that Obito wasn't exaggerating.
Ryujiro's strength had indeed reached an unprecedented level.
The Susanoo infused with Sage Chakra was something even he, with the Rinnegan, might not have been able to contend with in Hashirama's era.
Everything was in chaos.
The only solution now seemed to be becoming the Ten Tails Jinchuriki, to gain the power of the legendary Sage of Six Paths.
But the One-Tail Jinchuriki was being protected by Ryujiro, and there was no sign from the Second Tsuchikage who had gone in for so long.
At this moment, a whirlpool appeared in the surrounding space, and Obito's figure gradually emerged.
When he saw the scene before him and the terrain, he felt a deep sense of despair.
If this was Ryujiro's power, how could they defeat him?
How could they complete the Eye of the Moon plan?
"Lord Madara, we should retreat for now. We should survive this to fight another day, and we can plan further."
Obito and Madara vanished from the desolate, barren earth.
"Huh?"
Their presence disappeared?
Madara actually fled?
This was unexpected for Ryujiro.
For someone as proud as Madara to choose to retreat was a significant blow to his ego.
However, Ryujiro did not look down on Madara.
Sometimes, a temporary retreat under absolute power isn't shameful.
At least, Madara retreating in front of him was understandable.
The power of Susanoo combined with his swordsmanship was indeed unimaginable.
From his perspective, the upcoming crisis was no longer a major concern.
Now, it was time to unify the entire shinobi world!
At the base, Madara, Obito, and Black Zetsu all looked somewhat desolate.
Especially Madara, who once stood above the entire shinobi world, now found himself outmatched by a shinobi of this generation.
Obito scanned the area and frowned, "Zetsu, where is Sasuke?"
Sasuke was a crucial member of their organization, a formidable force with the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan whose future potential might rival Madara's.
But Black Zetsu brought shocking news.
"The White Zetsu saw Itachi at Stone Village. Sasuke left upon hearing this news."
"What?! Itachi?!"
"How could that be possible?!"
"Wasn't Itachi already...?!"
Black Zetsu, the true mastermind behind the shinobi world, was also troubled by this unexpected turn of events.
"Yes, I saw Itachi die at Sasuke's hands with my own eyes. I suspect Ryujiro has some method to revive people!"
"Revive?!"
Obito frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Are you saying it's like Edo Tensei?"
"No."
Black Zetsu shook his head.
"Based on my information, Ryujiro's method seems to transform the original person into another type of being.
Didn't Orochimaru also change?"
"That form might no longer be human."
"A method to alter human beings?!"
Hearing this, both Obito and Madara's expressions changed.
The ability to alter life forms was beyond ordinary ninjutsu.
"Ryujiro is no longer an ordinary human.
If his power rivals that of the Sage of Six Paths, and considering his abilities and those Sharingan, he undoubtedly harbors secrets we can't fathom."
Indeed.
Those Sharingan.
Madara's eyes gleamed with a dark light.
A time-manipulating Sharingan ability was never seen in Uchiha Clan's history, and it appeared in a shinobi who didn't have Uchiha blood.
How could it have happened?
"I have news as well. There's a monster at Orochimaru's base with terrifying abilities.
He can decay anything.
When he touched the Second Tsuchikage's Edo Tensei body, even that decayed due to his power.
These monsters seem capable of devouring souls as well."
Devour souls?!
Black Zetsu and Madara's faces shifted.
The ability to devour souls was truly terrifying. As someone who had died once, Madara knew of the Pure Land's existence.
If the soul was devoured, there would be no entry to the Pure Land, meaning true death.
"The only solution now is to obtain the power of the Sage of Six Paths to defeat Ryujiro. But the One-Tail Jinchuriki…"
The thought of the One-Tail Jinchuriki caused them great frustration.
With Ryujiro protecting him, capturing the One-Tail was not easy.
Especially knowing Ryujiro had the power to devour souls, they had to be extremely cautious.
Otherwise, they could end up in a dire situation with no chance of recovery.
"Lord Madara, we might not be entirely without options."
"Oh?"
"Black Zetsu, just say what you have in mind."
"Lord Madara, beneath the ancient ruins of Roran lies the power of the Ryumyaku.
Its energy is vast enough to affect time and space.
Perhaps we can use this opportunity to unlock the Ryumyaku's seal and take a gamble.
According to White Zetsu's investigation, the ruins of Roran once had a ninja from the past appear there."
This news was like a bombshell.
Madara looked at Black Zetsu and asked in a deep voice, "Black Zetsu, is this true?"
"Ryumyaku?! It can really take us back in time?!"
This was their only chance. Black Zetsu hesitated for a moment, "Lord Madara, whether it's true or not is no longer important. This is our only opportunity."
Madara fell silent. Black Zetsu was right. This was their only chance to counterattack.
Roran.
Madara's eyes glowed with a dark and eerie light.
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