Awakening of the Warring States Myth

At the same time, on the Mist Village Frontline in the Land of Fire.

A streak of yellow light desperately rushed toward the Land of Grass—it was Minato!

Clutching the letter delivered by the Contact Frog from Mount Myōboku, his eyes showed a hint of worry: "Teacher, please be careful!"

"ROOOAR—"

The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path resurrected instantly, letting out a sky-shaking roar, then clasped its hands together like Kannon, shielding Liao Wu and Madara within its palms.

Jiraiya's Super Big Ball Rasengan struck the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Orochimaru's Kusanagi Sword, and Tsunade's Monstrous Strength all hit the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

An attack capable of destroying a small village had no effect on the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path; as if enraged, it unleashed a surging Shockwave.

Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru were all sent flying far back by the impact.

The next second, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's clasped hands parted, and a suffocatingly vast amount of Chakra surged out, condensing into Flames of light.

"Hahaha... this feeling, this feeling!!"

"Hashirama, I'm back!"

Madara Uchiha's Ink Black Hair cascaded like a waterfall, his brows slanted sharply, flames of unyielding pride burning in his eyes, his entire body radiating a vitality so fierce it was almost scorching.

He even took the time to swap into his own Warring States Armor.

It was a set of Ninja Tool Armor in the style of traditional Domaru Armor, predominantly crimson, with a rectangular red Chest Guard at the center, secured by Black Rope Buckles at the edges.

The Shoulder Armor and Side Armor were made of red Armor Plates, and beneath the armor, he wore a dark brown Long Robe with a loose hem for ease of movement.

Liao Wu lay beside Madara, Playing Dead, and sneaked a peek with one eye—when had Madara put on those Six Sets?

Liao Wu hadn't even noticed.

He suddenly spotted the Pitcher Plant beside Madara—it was Black and White Zetsu, who had detached from Madara's body.

Madara's gaze shifted over, and Liao Wu quickly resumed Playing Dead.

"This is bad!"

After steadying himself, Orochimaru stared blankly at the restored youth of Madara Uchiha—this was truly a mess now.

Flee, flee immediately!

Unfortunately, he wasn't the fastest to escape.

"Orochimaru, I'm taking off first. I'll let bygones be bygones, and I'll burn incense for you every holiday from now on. Hahaha—"

Orochi immediately used Reverse Summon to escape.

Orochimaru cursed: "Bastard!"

None of Jiraiya's Toads had run away—what difference was there between this Orochi and Liao Wu's cowardly little Hakimi?

He'd failed as a man, and he'd failed with his Summoning Beast—Orochimaru felt Jiraiya had left him far behind.

Should he still run?

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya and Tsunade, suddenly hesitating.

Tsunade and Jiraiya would never flee. If he ran now, he'd never be able to face them again.

For the sake of bonds, Orochimaru still held a shred of attachment.

Tsunade explained to Jiraiya: "Jiraiya, I put all my strength into that punch. I'm certain I've already beaten Liao Wu to death!"

Jiraiya nodded: "Tsunade, I believe you. It might be because of Liao Wu's Forbidden Technique!"

"Either way, we're in trouble now!"

Even if Jiraiya entered Sage Mode with the help of the Two Great Sages, he felt he had no Winning Chance.

Madara Uchiha's Chakra was astonishing—already surpassing that of an ordinary Tailed Beast.

And his Aura was overwhelmingly dense; facing him was no different from facing a Tailed Beast—no, it was even more terrifying than a Tailed Beast.

"Little Jiraiya, listen to me..."

Sage Fukasaku suddenly had something to say, and both Jiraiya and Tsunade listened intently.

Madara kicked Liao Wu: "Stop Playing Dead. Why do Young Men these days love Playing Dead so much?"

White Zetsu summoned a White Zetsu Clone in front of Liao Wu, who reached out his hand toward it.

Kibaku no Kama: Plundering Reincarnation!

In an instant, Liao Wu was Restored to Youth, fully revived.

As soon as he revived, he bowed his head in worship: "Congratulations, Ancestor, on Restoring Youth! Now unifying the Ninja World is unstoppable! The entire Ninja World will be under our Uchiha's rule."

Madara plucked the blind Sharingan from his own eye socket, then pressed his palm against Liao Wu's eye socket.

Liao Wu had a bad feeling—what was Madara constructing, could it be?!

In a flash, before Liao Wu could even react, his eyes were taken by Madara.

"Madara Uchiha, I'll fucking kill you! Give me back my eyes—you even steal them before they've awakened, are you even human?"

Madara stomped one foot onto Liao Wu's chest, like crushing an ant by the roadside.

Then, using Yin Yang Release, he planted Liao Wu's eyes into his own sockets.

He even sneered with disdain: "I've never seen such pathetic Uchiha bloodline."

"Old Undying, you grind the donkey after it's done its work—I'll fight you to the death!"

Liao Wu hissed, clawing and biting at Madara like a rabid cat.

Liao Wu's curses reached Tsunade and the others' ears. They turned to look.

"A falling out? Looks like Liao Wu and Madara aren't on the same side after all!"

"Liao Wu's eyes were stolen—now that Madara Uchiha's vision is restored, he'll be even harder to deal with."

Sage Fukasaku said, "Don't lose focus. Listen to us—Madara Uchiha isn't at his peak yet."

Orochimaru sensed Madara's terrifying chakra, a level of dread he'd only ever felt from one person.

The White Snake Sage of Ryūchi Cave!

"Madara Uchiha isn't at his peak?! What a joke!"

Sage Fukasaku nodded: "You all saw it earlier—Madara only had one eye, and it was just a Three Tomoe Sharingan."

"But according to Mount Myōboku's records, Madara's eyes are the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. That's his trump card for contending with the First Hokage."

"Mangekyō Sharingan?"

Orochimaru felt the world was spiraling into something he no longer recognized.

Sage Fukasaku explained: "The Mangekyō Sharingan is an evolution beyond the Three Tomoe Sharingan. During the Warring States Period, Madara and his younger brother, Uchiha Izuna, both awakened it."

"With the Mangekyō, the Uchiha brothers slaughtered anyone in their path, Buddha included. Only the Senju Brothers could stop them back then."

"I don't know where Madara's Mangekyō went, but he's not at his peak now."

"You must destroy him while you can. If Madara reclaims his own eyes, it will be the end of all ninja."

The Sannin exchanged glances, at a loss for words.

What a mess this turned out to be!