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Kazekaze silently stepped back two paces. Although his current strength was among the top in the entire ninja world, he wasn't arrogant enough to charge mindlessly at a top-tier powerhouse like Uchiha Madara.
"Just a little bit more." Kazekaze couldn't help but lament that if Uchiha Madara had appeared a moment later, he wouldn't have had to deactivate Sage Mode. Now it was troublesome. He had to absorb natural energy all over again. Moreover... His Sage Mode was the Naruto version, unlike Hashirama's, which could be activated instantly. He needed to remain still to absorb natural energy and refine Sage Chakra.
"Fukasaku-sama, I need some time." Kazekaze said to Fukasaku and, regardless of Fukasaku's reaction, sat cross-legged on the ground, beginning to absorb the surrounding natural energy.
Fukasaku glanced at Kazekaze's actions and immediately realized what he was doing. Facing a formidable enemy like Uchiha Madara, Kazekaze's Sage Mode would play a crucial role.
In contrast, Hiruzen and the others were all on edge, their jaws dropping in shock as if they might hit the ground at any moment. They never dreamed that they would encounter the already dead Uchiha Madara on Mount Myoboku! Such a thing was simply a fantasy. However, the overwhelming Fire Release just now matched Uchiha Madara's identity perfectly.
"Besides Uchiha Madara, I really can't think of anyone else who could unleash such terrifying Fire Release." Hiruzen clenched his fists tightly. Even he couldn't release such a fearsome Fire Release.
Danzo was dumbfounded, not knowing what to do for a moment. Even though Kazekaze had an extraordinary talent and easily learned Sage Jutsu, compared to a top-tier powerhouse like Uchiha Madara, there was still a certain gap.
"We will die..." Danzo couldn't help but speak to his companions beside him. He seemed to have already foreseen his own death.
Koharu and Homura's legs began to tremble, losing their fighting spirit for a moment. This was the renown of Uchiha Madara. Just a name alone was enough to intimidate Hiruzen and the others!
"Don't panic!" Seeing this, Fukasaku had to take a deep breath and said to every ninja and toad present. "Even if it's Uchiha Madara, there's nothing to panic about." As he spoke, Fukasaku clasped his hands together and began to refine Sage Chakra. Although his Sage Jutsu wasn't as perfect as Kazekaze's, it was still very powerful. The most crucial point was that Fukasaku refined Sage Chakra much faster than Kazekaze.
Seeing this, the other toads regained their morale and charged towards Uchiha Madara.
"What we need to do now is buy time for Kazekaze!" Gamahiro said as he drew his twin swords and slashed towards Uchiha Madara. Although Kazekaze was just a seven-year-old human kid, since he had already learned Sage Mode, and it was an even more perfect Sage Mode than Fukasaku-sama's, that meant Kazekaze was very strong. All they needed to do now was hold off Uchiha Madara and not let him disturb Kazekaze, and they would have a chance of winning.
"Just a bunch of toads from Mount Myoboku." Uchiha Madara looked at the toads charging towards him. He initially thought that these toads would scatter in fear upon hearing his name. Unexpectedly, they started playing a boring game. Kazekaze, after all, was just a seven-year-old kid. His talent was indeed terrifying. But right now, he was clearly not a match for him.
"Get out of my way!" Uchiha Madara stepped forward and punched Gamahiro in the stomach. Although Uchiha Madara didn't possess super strength, his taijutsu was still very strong. Facing the siege of dozens of toads, Uchiha Madara moved gracefully like a dancer. He either dodged or countered the toads' attacks. In less than five or six breaths, more than a dozen toads were sent flying, crashing into nearby statues and hitting the ground heavily, fainting on the spot without even a groan. Including Gamahiro.
Seeing the power Uchiha Madara displayed, Hiruzen and the others felt their scalps tingle. The power gap between the two sides was too great, making it impossible to fight.
"Stop it!" Gamabunta drew the short sword at his waist and stabbed fiercely towards Uchiha Madara.
"Courting death." Uchiha Madara glanced at the descending Gamabunta, his eyes closing and opening, the originally pitch-black pupils instantly transforming into blood-red. The three tomoe spun like a shockwave, directly pulling Gamabunta into the world of genjutsu. In this world, the human figure became incredibly large. His brother Gamahiro turned into steamed. Gamaken became braised. He himself was being grabbed by a human, trying to be spicy!
In the real world... Gamabunta's massive body tilted forward, collapsing with a rumble.
"We..." Hiruzen saw this and glanced back at Kazekaze, who was absorbing natural energy. Upon seeing those Sharingan eyes, Hiruzen completely confirmed Madara's identity. At the same time, he realized... At this point, trying to escape in front of Uchiha Madara was obviously impossible. His power was too strong. Even if they ran, they would only be caught by him.
So... Sarutobi Hiruzen gritted his teeth, then bit his thumb and performed the Summoning Jutsu. Boom! With a loud noise and a puff of white smoke, the young Enma suddenly appeared. Before it could figure out the situation, Hiruzen kicked off the ground, rushing out, and ordered Enma to transform into the Adamantine Staff. Although Enma was confused at the moment, it obediently transformed into an Adamantine Staff, flying into Hiruzen's hand.
"A brat from the Sarutobi clan." Uchiha Madara's eyes narrowed slightly. With Hiruzen's Summoning Jutsu, he immediately recognized Hiruzen's identity. However... Just a mere Sarutobi clan, trying to stop me. It's simply a fool's dream. Uchiha Madara grabbed the incoming Adamantine Staff, exerted a little force, and lifted Hiruzen off the ground, then casually threw him away without even looking. Now Uchiha Madara had only one thought. And that was to deal with Kazekaze. As for the others, he could kill them later.
Danzo, Koharu, and Homura were directly frightened by Uchiha Madara's power, trembling uncontrollably. Unable to move.
"Madara!" At the critical moment, Fukasaku finally refined enough Sage Chakra, kicked off with his hind legs, rushed to Madara's face, clenched his frog fists, and swung them like a human.
"I didn't expect even a toad to dare challenge me." As Uchiha Madara finished speaking, his eyes directly upgraded to the Eternal Mangekyo. Susanoo. Manifest!
Boom! Fukasaku's fist struck the chakra surrounding Uchiha Madara, unleashing a terrifying airflow that spread in all directions.