Could Madara have already noticed something?
Uchiha Mai thought that was very possible. At the very least, Madara still had some trump card up his sleeve; otherwise, he could not have remained so composed.
In their brief exchange just now, Madara had been the one at a disadvantage.
No matter what, this battle had to be fought.
Perhaps because he lacked confidence, or perhaps because he could not wait any longer, Six Paths Madara chose to strike first.
He raised his empty left hand, grasped a Truth-Seeking Orb within it, and wielded the power of Yin–Yang Release. Using chakra as fuel, he shaped the orb into a sword more than ten meters long, resembling a DNA strand.
Sword of Ameno Hoko!
"This sword is called Ameno Hoko. It is a creation of Yin–Yang Release and possesses the same properties as the Truth-Seeking Orbs behind me. A mere touch can destroy most substances in the Ninja World.
"It is said that the Sage of Six Paths used this Sword of Ameno Hoko to create this world.
"Uchiha Mai, can your swordsmanship withstand the edge of a sword that created the world?"
Six Paths Madara gave a fierce shout and charged at Uchiha Mai with the Sword of Ameno Hoko in hand. The moment he raised his arm, he unleashed a refined killing move capable of effortlessly taking a life.
Madara had roamed the Ninja World for decades and fought in countless battles, large and small. His taijutsu and swordsmanship had long reached perfection.
Though the Sword of Ameno Hoko stretched over ten meters long, Six Paths Madara wielded it with effortless ease.
Uchiha Mai raised an eyebrow, and hundreds upon thousands of sword auras flew forth. Some slashed toward Six Paths Madara, while others blocked the Sword of Ameno Hoko's path.