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Uchiha Madara was defeated by Senju Hashirama in the Battle of the Valley of the End, yet his fame is known throughout the ninja world. Hiruzen never imagined that Uchiha Madara's strength would be this formidable.
Kazekaze's power can be explained by Sage Art. But what about Uchiha Madara's Susanoo? The power obtained by developing the Sharingan to its extreme? Doesn't this mean that every Uchiha has the potential to be as powerful as Uchiha Madara?
"If you think about it this way, if the power of the Uchiha clan were to go out of control, the consequences would be unimaginable..."
Moreover, even Uchiha Madara was defeated by Lord Hashirama. Doesn't that mean Lord Hashirama's power is even more terrifying? God of Shinobi... It turns out it really is literal!
All along, Hiruzen thought that calling Lord Hashirama the God of Shinobi was just a title, considering him the pinnacle of the ninja world, the man at the very top. Goodness. Hiruzen was simply amazed. It really is the power of a god.
In Hiruzen's view, no matter what happens next, he won't be too shocked. Because now, he is completely numb from the shock. Whether it's them or the toads of Mount Myoboku, they all involuntarily retreated, trying to stay as far away from this battlefield as possible.
Although he is reluctant to admit it, there is no doubt... This is indeed a battle they cannot intervene in. The only thing they can do for Kazekaze now is probably just to cheer him on. Or pray. Awesome!
Of course, Kazekaze doesn't have any expectations for Hiruzen and the others. He faced Uchiha Madara's Susanoo head-on. His hands came together once more. No matter what, Susanoo has four arms, and in terms of numbers, his Wood Human is at a disadvantage. Moreover...
"My Wood Human is a bit smaller than Susanoo."
Kazekaze even thinks that if Uchiha Madara had started with a full-body Susanoo, he probably wouldn't be able to fight him. Even after completing so many tasks, there is still a certain gap compared to a ninja like Uchiha Madara. However...
"Are you treating me like a child?"
Kazekaze's gaze narrowed slightly, and a fierce wooden dragon separated from the Wood Human. At the same time, it was infused with Sage Art chakra, making it several times larger than usual. Enough to contend with Uchiha Madara's Susanoo. However, with the continuous release of Sage Art: Wood Release, Kazekaze's chakra was also significantly consumed.
"Shadow Clone Technique."
Kazekaze formed a seal with his hands, and with a "poof," a cloud of white smoke appeared beside him. As the white smoke gradually dissipated, an identical clone of Kazekaze was left behind.
Kazekaze could understand Uchiha Madara's mindset. During the Fourth Great Ninja War, even the Five Kage, these powerful figures, were just...
"Have you ever seen that person argue with a child?"
To that extent in Uchiha Madara's eyes. Now facing himself, a true seven-year-old kid. It's not surprising that he didn't go all out.
'Rather, recklessness and arrogance are Uchiha Madara's flaws.'
Kazekaze thought to himself, while his body extended his right hand, beginning to form a Rasengan. The shadow clone beside him understood and began to infuse the Rasengan with chakra nature transformation.
Wind Release: Rasenshuriken!
"That jutsu should be what White Zetsu mentioned," Uchiha Madara floated inside Susanoo, leaving the Wood Human and the wooden dragon to Susanoo. He focused on Kazekaze.
Although Uchiha Madara came this time to eliminate Kazekaze, to prevent him from disrupting his future plans, in his heart, Uchiha Madara had a hint of expectation for Kazekaze. After all, he is a kid who inherited Hashirama's power. And a kid with astonishing talent. If he were to be instantly killed by himself, it would be rather boring. Bring out more power to entertain me!
"Since the Battle of the Valley of the End, I haven't fought anyone else."
Uchiha Madara took a deep breath, curious about how Kazekaze would attack him.
"The power of that Wind Release: Rasenshuriken looks good, but according to White Zetsu's information. That thing can only be used at close range. Originally, it was a jutsu paired with the Flying Thunder God Technique, but I don't have Kazekaze's mark on me."
The Flying Thunder God Technique is the jutsu Tobirama used to kill Izuna. Naturally, Uchiha Madara is not unfamiliar with the Flying Thunder God Technique. He is very sure that he doesn't have Kazekaze's technique on him. Trying to launch a surprise attack with that move is simply impossible.
"What are you going to do, Kazekaze?"
Meanwhile, the toads below were all wide-eyed. Especially Fukasaku, who was utterly stunned and speechless for a moment. Kazekaze, this guy, is just a seven-year-old kid? That high-density chakra is not something I taught him. Moreover, I've never seen such a jutsu.
"What exactly is that?" Fukasaku couldn't help but be entranced.
"That is a jutsu invented by Kazekaze, called Wind Release: Rasengan Shuriken," Hiruzen explained casually, though he was a bit worried inside. Because he knows the only flaw of the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken is that it can only attack at close range. And in the current situation, trying to get close to Uchiha Madara is basically a pipe dream. Apart from wasting his own chakra, Hiruzen couldn't think of any use for this jutsu. And he also knows now... Sage Mode has a time limit.
However, just when everyone started worrying about Kazekaze, he forcefully swung and threw the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, which was originally only usable at close range!
In fact, when Kazekaze entered Sage Mode, the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken was finally completed. Now he has the ability to throw this jutsu.
"He threw it?!" Uchiha Madara stood there dumbfounded. Didn't White Zetsu's information say this jutsu could only be used at close range? Could it be... Kazekaze had been hiding his true power from the beginning?! Just to confuse the enemy at a critical moment?
Wait, Kazekaze... Couldn't possibly know that I'm still alive.
'So, in Kazekaze's mind, there has always been an imaginary enemy?'
Apart from an imaginary enemy, Uchiha Madara couldn't find any reason to explain why Kazekaze would deliberately hide his trump card. How old is he? Only seven! And it's still a time of peace! This kid... Is simply a monster who inherited Hashirama's power and Tobirama's intellect!
Yes. Due to the asymmetry of information, Uchiha Madara couldn't help but imagine all sorts of things. And... He began to be shocked by Kazekaze's cunning and depth!
'How far into the future has he seen?! To have set up such a grand scheme when developing the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken!'