The Fierce Battle with Madara

"Hahahaha!" Madara Uchiha laughed loudly, gripping a Truth-Seeking Orb staff in his hand. He twirled it like a spear, then sneered at the two of them. "I'm nothing like I was before. Just wait and see how I bring you to justice."

"Are you going, or am I?" Naruto asked, unusually cautious. He, too, sensed that Madara Uchiha was different from before. He turned to look at Sasuke.

"Together." Sasuke nodded.

They both stepped forward, planting their feet on the ground and lowering their bodies slightly. Then, with a powerful push, they charged ahead, using the force of their momentum to attack Madara Uchiha.

"Hmph. Fools!" Madara Uchiha scoffed, forming Hand Seals before roaring.

"Sage Art: Yin Release Lightning Style!"

A mass of deep purple lightning hurtled toward them.

"Watch out!" Sasuke warned. The Rinnegan in his left eye narrowed slightly as he released its power without a sound.

"Hmph!" Naruto grunted. He reached behind himself, grabbed a Truth-Seeking Orb, and hurled it forward. The staff it transformed into spun through the air, blocking Madara Uchiha's attack.

"Now I see..." Only then did Madara notice Sasuke's eye. "The Rinnegan?"

"So you have the power of the Six Paths within you?" Madara turned to look at Naruto.

"One of you has the power of the Rinnegan, and the other has the power of the Six Paths. Heh. No wonder you dared to challenge me. Is that what you're relying on?"

As he spoke, Madara glanced at the two of them. "But I have the same powers you do. What could you possibly use to contend with me?"

"Fools!"

Madara roared and charged forward.

"Tomb Wheel: Border Prison!"

Madara charged at Naruto, but unseen by anyone, his shadow crept toward Sasuke Uchiha.

"Die!" Madara roared, already bringing his hands down on Naruto.