Seeing Sasuke, who had no intention of continuing the conversation, Naruto was filled with curiosity but had no choice but to let it go. He, too, could sense Madara's chakra fluctuations rapidly approaching. Now was not the time to press Sasuke for answers.
As Madara descended from the sky, a smile on his face, he looked down at Sasuke. His gaze also shifted to Naruto a few times. "The Nine-Tails Jinchūriki... you actually managed to save him?" Madara sneered, releasing his current chakra fluctuations as if to show off. The intensity of his chakra was even stronger than before, making it clear that Madara's power had grown significantly.
He looked at Sasuke, his eyes seemingly saying, "See? Even after you took half of the Nine-Tails and Three-Tails' chakra, I, Uchiha Madara, still found a way to become stronger." He seemed to be waiting for Sasuke to express surprise or awe.
However, Sasuke only smiled. "From what I see of you now, I can already picture your death."
Madara's expression darkened instantly. Sasuke was saying he would die? "Sasuke, I am stronger now. Even you won't be able to defeat me so easily!"
"And don't forget about me, Uchiha Madara!" Naruto suddenly stepped forward, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Sasuke. Together, their presence became overwhelming.
Seeing Sasuke and Naruto united, Madara's expression grew even more grim. However, even with Naruto joining the fight, Madara wasn't overly concerned. After all, he had activated the Infinite Tsukuyomi and absorbed the Divine Tree. His power had undergone a tremendous transformation.
"This guy... he can still grow stronger? Let us help you too!" Hashirama suddenly tried to stand up, but Sasuke immediately interjected, "No need. Your involvement would only complicate things."
Naruto also nodded. "First Hokage, Hokage-samas, please just watch from here. If you join in, honestly, you'd just get in the way."
Tobirama frowned slightly, feeling somewhat offended. He was a Hokage, after all, and here he was being told he'd be a hindrance. These two brats... When had they become so arrogant? Sasuke was one thing his talent and strength were undeniable. But the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki of Konoha was also acting high and mighty?
"Hahaha! You think the two of you can take me on? Just a Nine-Tails Jinchūriki and a Uchiha brat..." Madara laughed mockingly.
Boom! Suddenly, a fierce storm erupted from Sasuke's body, transforming into wind blades that slashed toward Madara. Madara tilted his head slightly, dodging the attack, but Sasuke's unexpected move had interrupted his speech.
At the same time, Naruto activated his Six Paths Sage Mode. The Truth-Seeking Balls floating behind him made Madara's eyes narrow sharply. What was this? Six Paths power? How was this possible? How could the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki also possess Six Paths power? What was going on?
Seeing the Truth-Seeking Balls, Hashirama seemed to understand why Naruto had said they'd be in the way. Even with their Edo Tensei bodies, they would be effortlessly dealt with. They truly would be a hindrance.
"Why... how?" Madara began to ask, but in the next moment, Sasuke raised his hand, and chakra erupted from his body. A black Chidori formed in his hand. He glanced at Naruto, and though no words were exchanged, Naruto seemed to understand Sasuke's intent. He wasn't entirely sure what Sasuke was planning, but if Sasuke wanted him to attack, then attack he would.
Naruto formed a Rasengan and hurled it toward Sasuke's Chidori. But in the next instant whoosh! Sasuke's Amenotejikara activated. Suddenly, Madara found himself between the two attacks, his eyes widening in shock.
Bang! The Chidori and Rasengan struck Madara simultaneously. Madara's Rinnegan glowed brightly, and in the next moment, a shadow was left behind as his real body escaped.
Sasuke raised his hand, and sand rose from the ground, instantly sealing Madara's shadow. He then turned his gaze to the fleeing Madara.
Naruto looked puzzled. "What was that just now?"
"His Rinnegan ability a special technique that allows him to summon four shadows. Ordinary people can't see them, but you should be able to sense them. Only those with the Rinnegan can see them," Sasuke explained.
Naruto nodded. "I see. No wonder I felt like I hit something but couldn't see anything."
Sasuke then formed a long sword from a Truth-Seeking Ball and gripped it tightly. "Ready?"
Naruto paused for a moment before grabbing a black rod formed from a Truth-Seeking Ball. "Yeah!"
Let's begin!
In the next instant, Sasuke's Amenotejikara activated again, and Naruto appeared right in front of Madara. Madara, who had been fleeing, stared in shock at Naruto's sudden appearance.
"Sasuke, is this your Rinnegan ability? Instantaneous space-time movement? And not just for yourself you can move enemies or allies too?" Madara asked.
Sasuke, already in action, answered with his movements. Lightning gathered on the Truth-Seeking Ball blade, combined with Amaterasu flames. Sasuke hurled the blade straight at Madara.
At the same time, Naruto swung his black rod toward Madara with full force. The simultaneous attacks from both sides left Madara with little room to dodge. He grabbed Naruto, intending to use him as a shield against Sasuke's attack.
But the moment he threw Naruto toward the incoming Truth-Seeking Ball blade whoosh! Naruto disappeared, and Sasuke appeared in his place. Sasuke, now in midair, grabbed the flying blade and plunged it straight into Madara's body.
Black lightning! Black flames! The Amaterasu flames erupted, threatening to consume Madara, but he quickly absorbed them with his Rinnegan.
Bam! Sasuke kicked Madara hard, sending him crashing to the ground. Below, Naruto was already waiting with a massive Rasengan. He slammed it into Madara as he fell.
The combined assault left Madara with no room to counter. The explosion echoed, and Madara spat out a mouthful of blood.
"These two... how... how can they be... so strong...?" Madara thought, struggling to comprehend.
Their tacit cooperation was flawless, leaving him no time to react. Even Minato was surprised. Naruto and Sasuke's coordination was incredible, especially considering they hadn't communicated much. Only a deep bond could allow such seamless teamwork.
It seemed Naruto and Sasuke truly made an exceptional team.
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