Madara Uchiha paid no attention to Minato and the others as they set up the barrier. Instead, he didn't attack either. He simply stood where he was, getting used to his body and sizing up the red-haired young man before him.
Judging by Madara's actions, he was actually waiting for them to finish setting up the barrier.
"Proud and arrogant. In this man's eyes, there are probably only four things that can interest him."
"His younger brother, Hashirama, a powerful opponent, and the 'peace' he dreams of."
Based on the information he had, Uzumaki Kuming analyzed Madara's personality. Chakra began to stir within him. Kuming didn't dare enter Sage Mode again just yet. Ever since something had gone wrong when he entered Sage Mode during his fight with the Raikage, he hadn't had time to figure out how to resolve the problem.
He'd planned to wait until things had settled down in Konoha, leave his two Hokage advisors in charge, and continue carrying out his established plans. Then he would go to Mount Myoboku to solve the problem. But plans never kept pace with change, and Madara's sudden arrival had thrown Kuming off course. Now, he had no choice but to rely on the power he currently possessed to fight Madara.
To be honest, if Madara were at his full strength, Kuming might not dare fight him. Even Hashirama Senju wouldn't be a match for the man before him without Sage Mode.
But as for now...
The pale blue barrier quickly covered the entire compound. The moment it was complete, Kuming launched an attack. He rushed in front of Madara, Heavenly Feather Blade wreathed in terrifying lightning, and swung it straight at his head.
"Clang!" Madara raised his Gunbai, but the force behind Kuming's slash was tremendous. Unlike his earlier