The Overlords defied all reason. When facing an Overlord—or a monster born from an Overlord's power—having the numbers wasn't an advantage. Instead, the crowd became a blood bag, nourishing the enemy and making it stronger and stronger.
On the battlefield, Orochimaru and the Five Kage had each brought a considerable number of subordinates. Some of the shinobi had already fallen in battle, now nothing but corpses. Others were injured, lying on the battlefield and wailing. Most had retreated to the outskirts, watching the battle in fear and trepidation.
These demoralized shinobi weren't just useless—they were a burden!
And it wasn't only the ordinary shinobi. Even the likes of the Five Kage, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Kabuto Yakushi must have felt fear.
As long as fear existed, even in the slightest, the fake Itachi Uchiha would absorb it, turning it into nourishment.
"This is troublesome..."
Shinji sighed inwardly.
Fear was an instinct. Any living creature would naturally feel afraid when faced with a powerful enemy. Even he couldn't avoid it.
As it happened, the Overlord was the most powerful enemy in the entire universe.
No one could face the Overlord of Fear without feeling fear. And once they did—even just a little—the seed called fear would take root in their hearts, grow, and eventually consume them completely.
But even knowing that, there was little they could do. Instinct was called instinct because it was so difficult to resist!
On the battlefield.
Itachi, who had been completely overpowered by Madara Uchiha, suddenly swung his Susanoo in a sweeping strike!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
In an instant, the Totsuka Blade cut through the air in an arc, shattering all six Susanoo surrounding Madara Uchiha.
"!?"
Madara Uchiha's expression tightened, and for the first time, a flicker of doubt appeared in his eyes.
There was no