Chapter 638: Mu Yue and Uchiha Madara’s Panel

“Let’s begin.”

In the dimly lit cave, Uchiha Madara sat cross-legged on the ground, looking at the woman with a Grass Ninja forehead protector and half her body covered in black matter.

“Yes, Lord Madara,” Black Zetsu said respectfully, nodding.

He had invaded the Grass Ninja’s body and was now controlling it.

“Dragon Life Reincarnation!”

Black Zetsu controlled the Grass Ninja to form hand seals, then placed his hands, emanating a light of life, on Uchiha Madara’s body, transferring all of the Grass Ninja’s life force to Uchiha Madara.

Under the infusion of powerful life force, Uchiha Madara’s pale, wrinkled old face gained a hint of color, and his wrinkles gradually diminished.

Meanwhile, the Grass Ninja’s body visibly aged, eventually becoming decrepit.

After exhausting the Grass Ninja’s life force, Black Zetsu immediately emerged from the Grass Ninja’s body and asked Uchiha Madara:

“Lord Madara, how do you feel now?”

Dragon Life Reincarnation was their backup plan, as ordinary life force transfer couldn’t truly restore youth; at most, it provided a short-term physical enhancement.

“My power is gradually returning. Not a lot, but enough,” Uchiha Madara said indifferently, opening his eyes.

His current state was naturally far from his peak, but this time his opponent wasn’t Senju Hashirama, but Hayate Mugetsu, so it was definitely enough.

“According to White Zetsu’s intelligence, Hayate Mugetsu’s forces should be about to clash with the Iwa Ninja Force.

Lord Madara, after you absorb the Gedo Statue’s Chakra and get used to your current body, you’ll just happen to encounter Hayate Mugetsu after he’s been through a major battle,” Black Zetsu explained his plan.

Although Uchiha Madara had always been only slightly inferior to Senju Hashirama, Black Zetsu felt it was safer to first deplete Muzuki’s Chakra.

“Why bother?” Uchiha Madara scoffed, walking to the Gedo Statue and rapidly forming hand seals.

He was merely a junior in his early twenties; he didn’t deserve such meticulous planning. He was already prepared to act personally.

As Uchiha Madara formed hand seals, a beam of light shot from the Gedo Statue’s mouth, striking Uchiha Madara.

Then, Uchiha Madara turned his gaze to the special White Zetsu with a spiral body.

Tobi was the most unique White Zetsu, capable of expanding his body to envelop Ninja, enhancing their overall abilities.

He was too old now; to regain sufficient strength, he needed not only powerful life force and the Gedo Statue’s Chakra but also Tobi’s enhancement.

Tobi immediately understood Uchiha Madara’s intention and expanded his body to cover Uchiha Madara.

Uchiha Madara clenched his fist, a slight smirk on his lips. As he constantly aged, his strength had gradually weakened, and now he was finally regaining a bit of his former feeling.

“Lord Madara, what does it feel like to need to relieve yourself?” Tobi couldn’t help but ask curiously.

“Shut up and don’t speak,” Uchiha Madara said expressionlessly.

If he suddenly said something like that during a battle with Hayate Mugetsu, wouldn’t it tarnish Uchiha Madara’s reputation?

“Where is Hayate Mugetsu?” Uchiha Madara asked Black Zetsu.

“He should be in the Green Wood Forest area,” Black Zetsu replied.

“But Lord Madara, do you really not need to get used to your power?”

“Don’t I understand my own body?” Uchiha Madara replied calmly, then burst forth with Chakra, rushing out of the cave and heading straight for the Green Wood Forest.

He was already eager to test the strength of Hayate Mugetsu, this second Wood Release Ninja.

Watching Uchiha Madara quickly disappear from sight, Black Zetsu’s expression was somewhat displeased, “How arrogant, for someone I’m merely manipulating.”

He didn’t take the opportunity to pick up a bargain, insisting on directly confronting Hayate Mugetsu in good condition. What was the point besides adding variables?

“But it’s just Hayate Mugetsu, there shouldn’t be any problems,” Black Zetsu recalled Hayate Mugetsu’s intelligence.

Although Hayate Mugetsu had many techniques, he was too young at present and hadn’t yet surpassed the scope of a regular Ninja. Even if Uchiha Madara wasn’t at his peak, he should still be able to handle him.

Upon nearing the Green Wood Forest, Uchiha Madara immediately locked onto the strongest Chakra signature on the field, the golden-haired Ninja, openly scrutinizing Muzuki.

Muzuki returned Uchiha Madara’s gaze, looking directly into the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, assessing the mysterious black-robed figure who had suddenly entered the battlefield.

【Name: Uchiha Madara】

【Chakra: 39,630,000】

【Potential: SS+ (Six Paths Bloodline + Hashirama cells + Basic Talent)】

【Skills: Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient: 13600/15000), Earth Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient), Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient), Wind Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient), Lightning Release, Yin Release, Yang Release, Wood Release (Proficient)…】

Undoubtedly, it was the strongest panel Muzuki had ever seen.

Chakra levels surpassing a Tailed Beast, SS+ top-tier potential. Only the skills section surprised Muzuki, as Uchiha Madara’s Fire Release hadn’t reached Perfect level.

He thought about it carefully; although Uchiha Madara’s Fire Release performance was decent, it had no significant achievements. Mei Terumī’s Water Release was enough to extinguish it, so it was reasonable that it wasn’t at Perfect level.

Moreover, Uchiha Madara’s strength wasn’t in Fire Release; it was a combination of Ninjutsu, Sharingan, and Chakra.

Muzuki estimated that if Sharingan counted as a skill, Uchiha Madara should have a Perfect level Sharingan.

“This isn’t even his peak; it’s truly exaggerated,” Muzuki sighed inwardly.

Although he didn’t know what method Uchiha Madara used, no matter what it was, Uchiha Madara couldn’t possibly return to his peak. At most, he could temporarily recover some strength; otherwise, Uchiha Madara wouldn’t need to cultivate successors and would just go after the Tailed Beasts himself.

【Name: Hayate Mugetsu】

【Chakra: 896,000 (???)】

【Skills: Wood Release (Perfect), Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Perfect), Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Perfect), Armament Haki (Perfect), Thunder Breathing (Perfect), Water Breathing (Perfect)…】

Looking at his own panel, Muzuki sighed. This 896,000 Chakra was enough to crush most Ninja, but compared to Uchiha Madara’s 39 million, it was a drop in the bucket.

He had too little time to develop. If his disciples had another ten years to train, Muzuki’s Chakra, even if not equal to Uchiha Madara’s, wouldn’t be so far behind.

Actually, it was mainly Nagato; the Chakra from his other disciples combined wasn’t even half of what Nagato provided.

Muzuki was glad he took the risk to find Nagato and take him as a disciple back then, otherwise the current gap would be even more immense.

The two stared at each other, and in the half-second their gazes met, they attacked without warning.

Swish! Swish!!

Their figures flickered, constantly approaching each other at speeds difficult for ordinary people to observe.

While running, Uchiha Madara extended a black chakra rod from the palm of each hand.

Meanwhile, Muzuki retrieved Enma from his system space.

These Chakra Black Rods had the effect of disrupting Chakra and could not be touched directly with the body.

Whoosh!

Muzuki burst with Chakra, gripping Enma tightly and leaping up. The sharp greatsword sliced through the air, creating a shrill whistling sound, aiming directly for Uchiha Madara’s throat.

Uchiha Madara remained calm. He lightly tapped his foot, and his body shifted sideways at an incredible angle, easily dodging the fatal blow. At the same time, he thrust out the black rod in his hand, bringing with it a fierce wind pressure, striking directly at Muzuki’s waist.

Muzuki had already activated Transparent World and Byakugan, preemptively anticipating Uchiha Madara’s counterattack. He rapidly adjusted his posture, and the long blade swept upwards, cutting a brilliant silver arc that collided violently with the black rod in mid-air, producing a loud “clang” and sending sparks flying.

The powerful force shook both of them back several steps.

Uchiha Madara noticed the chip in the black rod and raised his estimation of Muzuki slightly. At least in terms of Taijutsu, Muzuki was not bad.

Uchiha Madara’s sudden arrival caught the attention of both forces, because the person he attacked was Muzuki, who had just used Wood Release: World of Trees.

“Who is this? Did Senior Retsuishi arrange for another strong person as a precaution?” Since Uchiha Madara attacked Muzuki upon arrival, Kitsuchi thought Uchiha Madara was an Iwagakure Ninja.

Only able to see his back, he hadn’t seen Uchiha Madara’s Sharingan.

After observing for a while with his peripheral vision, Kitsuchi felt it wasn’t the case.

He knew all the strong individuals in Iwagakure, and there was no need for disguise in this situation.

“Such strong Chakra! And, is that a Three-Tomoe Sharingan?” Kakashi, who had activated Transparent World, felt Uchiha Madara’s Chakra and his expression became incredibly serious.

This mysterious black-robed figure with a white spiral mask was actually stronger than a Jinchuriki’s Chakra, and even possessed the Uchiha Clan’s Sharingan.

Stealing an Uchiha’s Sharingan and performing a transplant? Or was this attacker an Uchiha Clan Ninja?

Does the Uchiha Clan have such a powerful Ninja? Why would an Uchiha Clan Ninja attack Muzuki to help Iwagakure?

Kakashi’s mind was now filled with questions.

“Sharingan!”

Shisui and Obito both froze upon seeing Uchiha Madara’s Three-Tomoe Sharingan, then showed expressions of extreme shock.

Not only Muzuki’s disciples, but many Konoha Ninja showed surprised and confused expressions upon seeing Uchiha Madara’s eyes.

It was well known that the Sharingan was a unique Bloodline Limit of the Uchiha Clan.

As they were on the battlefield, some Konoha Ninja closer to Uchiha Madara decisively attacked him.

Attacking the team commander, even if the black-robed person was truly a Konoha Ninja, he should be killed!

However, how could their attacks be effective against Uchiha Madara?

Uchiha Madara moved agilely, and with a few swings, he nearly killed the Konoha Ninja who attacked him. Fortunately, Muzuki intervened in time to save them.

“It seems I need to clear out the weeds first,” Uchiha Madara swept his gaze over the surrounding Ninja, Chakra erupting from his feet as he leaped up.

“Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!”

Uchiha Madara condensed a massive amount of Chakra in his throat, then rapidly converted it into Fire Release Chakra, expelling it in one breath.

Whoosh! Whoosh!!

A massive flame erupted like a volcanic explosion, instantly igniting a large number of trees and engulfing some nearby Iwagakure Ninja.

“Water Release: Water Formation Wall!”

Some Iwagakure Ninja who mastered Water Release tried to use it to block the flames, but they were instantly evaporated.

The forest seemed to become fuel for the sea of fire, helping it expand further and making the Fire Release appear even more terrifying.

Both Konoha Ninja and Iwagakure Ninja rapidly retreated, moving away from the incredibly terrifying Fire Release.

Kitsuchi and Might Guy were forced to stop fighting, and both sides flashed towards their respective comrades.

“What terrifying Fire Release! Who is this?” Kitsuchi was very curious about the black-robed figure’s identity.

Such immense power, and he belonged to neither Konoha nor Iwagakure.

“Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!”

Muzuki, who had used Flying Thunder God to save his subordinates, formed hand seals and unleashed Water Release.

Theoretically, he could also use Fire Release to cancel out Uchiha Madara’s Fire Release, but that would waste more Chakra.

Given the huge disparity in Chakra, Muzuki had to use his Chakra sparingly, using countering Ninjutsu whenever possible.

A massive torrent of water was expelled by Muzuki, an almost eight-meter-high wave of water that seemed to turn the forest into a lake.

Under such a wide-ranging Water Release, the sea of fire was rapidly extinguished.

Muzuki’s disciples gathered together.

“Shisui, Obito, do you know this person?” Kakashi asked in a low voice, staring intently at Uchiha Madara.

Obito and Shisui both shook their heads. There was no Ninja in the Uchiha Clan currently as powerful as this. Even the strongest Uchiha Fugaku was far inferior to this black-robed man.

“This might be it. Everyone, please be extremely careful,” Kakashi said gravely.

As Muzuki displayed more abilities, Kakashi had once doubted that Muzuki would face a life-or-death crisis.

But reality was always so sudden; an incredibly powerful, unknown strong person suddenly appeared on the battlefield.

All the disciples nodded with serious expressions.

“Teacher Muzuki, I must save you! I won’t accept a world without Teacher Muzuki!” Obito locked his gaze on Muzuki and Uchiha Madara, vowing inwardly.

Before meeting Muzuki, he was just an unremarkable dead last. It was Muzuki who constantly taught and helped him, allowing him to become the pride of the Uchiha Clan, a genius who became a Jonin at the age of ten.

Muzuki had always helped him. This time, he would help Muzuki escape this certain death situation!

“The enemy has Sharingan, unknown Genjutsu level, Fire Release power above my Flame Breathing Chakra Mode…” Shisui formulated a battle plan based on the information the black-robed person displayed.

But the more Shisui thought, the more a sense of powerlessness welled up in his heart.

This black-robed person was not only extraordinarily powerful but also had a great overlap with his own abilities. He feared that only his still not fully mastered Azure Flame could have some effect.

“All the usual hard training is for this very moment!” Might Guy recalled Muzuki’s teachings in his mind.

Undoubtedly, Muzuki was one of the most important people to him.

Might Guy believed that to protect important things, no matter the circumstances, one must strive to protect them to the end, even if it meant losing one’s life. Dying that way was dying as a man.

At this moment, Might Guy was ready to fully activate the Eight Gates. Not just the Gate of Opening or the Gate of Healing, if necessary, he would open them to his absolute limit, even to the Gate of Death.

“Water Release…” Seeing Muzuki use such a wide-ranging Water Release, Uchiha Madara’s expression became somewhat displeased.

It wasn’t that the Ninjutsu counter made him lose confidence, but this Water Release reminded him of someone he disliked.

“You can use water to extinguish fire, so how will you deal with this?”

Uchiha Madara ignored the gazes of others. His blood-red Three-Tomoe Sharingan looked at Muzuki, and a massive amount of Chakra erupted. Blue Chakra flames rapidly soared, quickly forming a blue miniature giant that only had an upper body.

The blue miniature giant was over eight meters tall, with four arms, each holding a blue longsword.

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