Welcome Back to the Living World, Madara
Battle... Battle...
This really means I've encountered a blind spot in my learning!
Even...
This is not an experience I could have on my own!
Yakushi Kabuto has always had a clear understanding of what he needs to learn. He has never been very good at combat, and he believes that it is enough for him to protect himself.
Now...
There are some things that do seem to require serious study.
At least we won't be so careless when facing these Kage-level powerhouses.
Now...
The situation has once again turned against Yakushi Kabuto.
This disadvantage made it seem as if he had no hope of taking Sasuke Uchiha away, as the Second Tsuchikage Mu do it.
Orochimaru was flanked by Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, while the Fourth Mizukage Yagura and the Fourth Kazekage Rasa were rapidly regenerating their Impure World Reincarnation bodies...
From the surface...
Orochimaru's side now has five Kage-level fighters.
However, Yakushi Kabuto only had the Second Tsuchikage Mu left in his hands.
But...
A minor mishap quickly occurred on the battlefield!
The moment Sasuke Uchiha saw his older brother Itachi Uchiha appear, his face immediately turned furious, and his anger even destroyed his reason!
"Itachi!"
Sasuke Uchiha immediately drew Kunai from his Ninja Tool Pouch, leaped into the air, and swung the Kunai at Itachi Uchiha's neck!
However...
This attack was so fragile and vulnerable!
Itachi Uchiha seemed completely oblivious, not even glancing up at Sasuke, as if he knew Sasuke Uchiha's moves inside and out, and grabbed Sasuke Uchiha's wrist!
Click!
His palm twisted violently!
Sasuke Uchiha's wrist dislocated instantly, Kunai in his hand fell to the ground!
"Ah..."
Sasuke Uchiha let out a painful roar!
However...
His brother seemed completely unconcerned, even finding his painful screams somewhat noisy, and promptly released his dislocated wrist and punched him in the stomach!
Snap...
Sasuke Uchiha's mouth gaped open silently as immense pain spread from his lower abdomen throughout his entire body, causing him to collapse limply to his knees...
"... Ha... Ah... Ha..."
Sasuke Uchiha stared wide-eyed, kneeling on the ground in a daze, the little guy only able to breathe heavily.
"That's too cruel of you to hurt your own brother, Itachi..."
Orochimaru couldn't help but smile as he watched this scene unfold.
"Is this Itachi's younger brother?"
Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, chuckling as he voiced his doubts. "I really don't see any value in it that would make Obito and Shirou Emiya fight over it!"
"Let's deal with the enemy first."
Itachi Uchiha shook his head, not wanting to dwell on the matter. His gaze fell on the Second Tsuchikage Mu, as he pondered his next move.
Based on the recent observations of the battlefield...
The Second Tsuchikage Mu's abilities are strange; he possesses at least the ability to fly and powerful stealth capabilities, which makes him seem like someone they can't easily defeat.
However...
It doesn't matter.
Because Itachi Uchiha's goal was to buy time.
After all, the longer it takes them to defeat the Second Tsuchikage Mu, the more likely Konoha's ninjas are to catch up, and the lower the chance that Sasuke Uchiha will want to leave Konoha.
And that is indeed the case.
After all, facing the Second Tsuchikage who could fly and hide, Orochimaru and Kisame Hoshigaki couldn't think of a way to quickly defeat him.
The only way...
It's about slowly stalling until you find an opportunity to strike decisively.
But...
Just as they couldn't defeat the Second Tsuchikage in a short time, the Second Tsuchikage couldn't defeat them either, and the battle between the two sides was deadlocked from the very beginning!
"This is terrible..."
Yakushi Kabuto, controlling the Second Tsuchikage Mu's body, dodged the giant sword tens of meters long that Orochimaru suddenly spat out, and then destroyed Kisame Hoshigaki's Water Dragon Bullet Technique: "I originally thought I could complete my mission with just the two Kage..."
"But... never mind."
"Fighting has never been my forte."
"These kinds of missions that require combat should be assigned to ninjas who enjoy fighting."
When Yakushi Kabuto got to this point, it was as if he was deliberately refuting Orochimaru's words. "Lord Orochimaru, we are ninjas who use the Impure World Reincarnation. The outcome of our battle should probably still fall on the one who is Impure World Reincarnation..."
"..."
Orochimaru's eyes immediately turned cold.
This is...
What's the meaning?
Does Yakushi Kabuto have other, even more powerful, stockpiled items?
This guy has been digging up graves and robbing tombs for me in the Shinobi World. Just how many precious artifacts has he secretly kept for his own use?
However, aside from some Kage-level fighters, what use would other fighters be in this situation? Just how many Kage-level fighters from various villages has this guy kept alive all these years?!
The next moment!
Yakushi Kabuto controlled the Second Tsuchikage Mu suddenly landed on the ground not far away!
The caster, who had been hiding behind the Impure World Reincarnation user, seemed to have suddenly changed his mindset. He spoke with a hint of mockery and a light laugh, as if he had already decided that the upcoming battle would completely turn into his advantage!
"So..."
"Our warm-up is over."
"Before the real battle begins..."
"Perhaps I need to ask you all one last question on behalf of Lord Shirou. After all, he has always been known as a compassionate medical ninja, and he cherishes human life very much. I always need to maintain his image a little..."
"Gentlemen present..."
Yakushi Kabuto's tone gradually turned cold, as if he were questioning someone or issuing a final ultimatum. "Are you... truly prepared to betray Lord Shirou and the Akatsuki?"
"This is..."
Kisame Hoshigaki revealed a set of sharp teeth, seemingly not quite understanding Yakushi Kabuto's meaning. "Do you intend to try and recruit us again in place of that Lord Shirou?"
Although Kisame Hoshigaki respected Shirou Emiya, he valued Obito Uchiha 'Kisame Hoshigaki promise to him even more.
"Your collection seems to have given you a lot of confidence..."
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, feeling a vague unease in his heart, but behind him stood the recovered Fourth Mizukage Yagura and the Fourth Kazekage Rasa.
Both sides...
They are Kisame Hoshigaki and Itachi Uchiha.
No matter how you look at it...
Yakushi Kabuto seems to have no reason to make a so-called declaration of certain victory at this time. Even if he summons five Kage-level fighters using Impure World Reincarnation, the outcome between them is still unknown.
What exactly is this collection...?
That's incredible! It's amazing that this guy has such confidence!
Under their gaze Second Tsuchikage Mu suddenly raised his finger, his voice suddenly filled with a resolute and cold tone, as if this was his last trump card!
"Summoning Technique!"
The psychic incantations on the ground were generated instantly!
A coffin emerged from the psychic smoke!
However, a cold smile flashed across Orochimaru's lips. He knew the weakness of the Impure World Reincarnation, and immediately raised his hand and threw a Shuriken at the coffin!
During a psychic session...
That coffin was also the vessel for Impure World Reincarnation being!
"Ninja Art Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!"
Orochimaru simultaneously raised his finger as he threw the Shuriken, and the flying Shuriken immediately split into more than a dozen clones, which stabbed towards the flying coffin!
"Madness..."
Orochimaru watched the Shuriken away with a cold laugh, wanting to use it to belittle his former traitor. "Kabuto, fighting is not child's play. The weakness of the Impure World Reincarnation is there, and I won't let you summon it..."
Boom!
The lid on the coffin flew off instantly!
This seems to indicate that the Impure World Reincarnation in the coffin is no longer willing to wait!
As the coffin shattered, a surge of chakra energy suddenly burst forth from it, creating a massive cloud of dust that rose into the sky. Orochimaru's shuriken shadow clones were completely engulfed by this cloud of dust!
This also foreshadows...
The arrival of this Impure World Reincarnation being could no longer be stopped!
"Chakra... incredibly powerful..."
Kisame Hoshigaki had the most abundant Chakra among them, but his expression became solemn at this moment because he had sensed the power of the newcomer!
Who could possess such terrifying Chakra?!
"How is that possible..."
"This level of Chakra..."
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed. He vaguely sensed a sense of familiarity, somewhat like the powerful First Hokage that he Impure World Reincarnation using Edo Tensei!
"..."
Itachi Uchiha remained calm, but he subtly moved his foot, as if unintentionally shielding Sasuke Uchiha, who was kneeling behind him in pain.
Snap.
A hand wearing a black glove rested on the coffin.
These are the hands of the Impure World Reincarnation being in the coffin, making one feel increasingly tense.
Other side...
It's coming out!
"Welcome back to the real world..."
Yakushi Kabuto, controlling the body of the Second Tsuchikage Mu, opened his palm. His tone was very respectful towards the newcomer, yet a slight chuckle lingered in his voice, as if he were genuinely delighted by the arrival of this Impure World Reincarnation.
Not caring at all...
The opponent's power can break free from his control at any time.
As Yakushi Kabuto watched the Impure World Reincarnation user emerge from the dark coffin, he smiled and continued speaking through the body of the Second Tsuchikage Mu: "It is a great honor to welcome your return on behalf of Lord Shirou..."
Then...
Yakushi Kabuto said a name...
A name that made everyone present change color instantly.
"Mr. Madara..."