"What? How is that possible?"
The Four-Tails saw its attack reflected back at it. A flash of shock crossed its eyes before it swatted away its own lava ball.
"Lava Release: Mount Huaguo."
The Four-Tails planted both hands on the ground and roared at Madara Uchiha.
In an instant, distinct trails of lava appeared beneath its feet, spreading wider and wider until they covered the ground beneath Madara.
"Oh? This is a little interesting."
"Finally, something worth my time. Let's see if you can break through my Susanoo."
"Susanoo."
Madara glanced at the lava beneath his feet and smirked. At last, things were getting a little interesting. He immediately activated Susanoo's second form.
It wasn't as impressive as its complete form, but it was more than enough. He was confident it could withstand the Four-Tails' attack.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
In an instant, lava erupted from beneath the feet of Madara's Susanoo.
"What? Susanoo?"
"Mangekyō Sharingan?"
"Not good! Run!"
The moment the Four-Tails saw the Susanoo appear before him, he knew Madara had been toying with him. Tailed Beasts were naturally vulnerable to the Mangekyō; a single look could mesmerize them. How could he not run?
"Heh. Think you can get away?"
Madara smirked when he saw the Four-Tails trying to flee. Then he glanced at his second-form Susanoo, which was steadily melting under the lava.
There was no denying that the Four-Tails' lava was powerful, but it wouldn't stop Madara from fighting.
"Where do you think you're going?"
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Madara charged forward with Susanoo. He moved so fast that the Four-Tails seemed incredibly slow by comparison.
Madara drew a katana and hurled it straight at the Four-Tails.
THUNK!
The katana struck the ground right in front of the Four-Tails, stopping him in his tracks.
"What?"
"Not good!"
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