As Uchiha Madara dissipated, this battlefield returned to calm.
Though it had already been riddled with devastation, its terrain completely altered as if a great flood had ravaged it.
Water-stained gullies crisscrossed the land, while parts of the mountains and forests had been completely flattened.
Sarutobi Hiruzen wielded the authority of the Rinnegan and sealed Uchiha Madara's soul.
He had no intention of taking any risks and letting Uchiha Madara make a comeback. An unreasonable technique like the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu was not limited to being used only once.
But after Sarutobi Hiruzen finished, his expression suddenly relaxed. He began panting slightly, and the aura around him dimmed considerably.
"Phew."
Sarutobi Hiruzen let out a long breath, as though he had expended an enormous amount of energy.
Moreover, the Rinnegan in his hand flickered faintly into view.
This state lasted for roughly five or six minutes before Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression sharpened, and all signs of weakness vanished in an instant.
"Still didn't take the bait..."
"So he just left."
A trace of regret appeared on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face.
His Observation Haki had remained on alert the entire time. He knew that a gaze had been watching this battle.
Black Zetsu's gaze.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had wanted to put on an act and lure Black Zetsu out, deliberately pretending to be gravely weakened.
But it had clearly failed. Before long, Black Zetsu's aura disappeared once more without a trace.
"What a crafty old bastard."
"It seems this thousand-year-old demon still has some backup plan."
"Otherwise, he should have gone all in no matter what."
Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes and pondered for a moment, several guesses forming in his mind.
After all, Black Zetsu had indeed lived long enough and knew enough things. He would always have a way to make