Standing atop the tower was none other than Madara Uchiha, the instigator of the Ninja World War.
After the Akatsuki members under his command had suffered crushing defeats, he, as their leader, had no choice but to step in and clean up the mess, letting these juniors learn what Madara Uchiha's fearsome reputation truly meant.
Of course, more importantly, his hands were itching for a thoroughly satisfying battle.
"Is that Madara Uchiha?!"
Upon seeing Madara Uchiha, Jiraiya and Tsunade finally understood where the unease hanging over their hearts had come from. Only Madara Uchiha could give them such an intense sense of danger.
Gaara, the Fourth Raikage, and Hozuki Mangetsu, who had never seen Madara Uchiha before, also turned to look.
They had no idea how strong Madara Uchiha truly was, but in terms of sheer presence, they already seemed inferior to him, and the thought that they could not measure up arose in their hearts.
"He's Madara Uchiha? The mastermind behind this war?"
Gaara and Hozuki Mangetsu asked doubtfully. The Fourth Raikage said with considerable displeasure, "Even if he is Madara Uchiha, he's just some old fossil swept into the dust of history."
Ōnoki let out a soft sigh and shouted to everyone around him:
"Any shinobi who hasn't reached the level of the Five Kage, fall back. This is a battle between the strongest. If we join forces, we may not necessarily lose to Madara Uchiha!"
The others hesitated and looked toward the leaders of their respective villages, but all received orders to withdraw.
A few breaths later, the Five Kage stood shoulder to shoulder and looked up at Madara Uchiha atop the tower. "Madara Uchiha, your opponents are us—the Kage of the Five Great Shinobi Villages!"
Madara Uchiha said disdainfully, "Then let me see whether you possess