The five gates formed an inescapable prison. They looked somewhat like Rashomon, but were also different. The heavenly demons, monsters, gods, Moryo, and Rakshasa painted on each gate looked so lifelike that they shook the soul.
The Five Fire God Gates was one of the few S-Rank Fire Style techniques kept in the Uchiha Clan's Ancestral Hall. It was a ninjutsu that combined trapping, offense, and defense. In terms of power alone, it was second only to a few high-powered, single-target S-Rank techniques. But it had a wider range of uses and could also attack multiple enemies, making it an unusually versatile high-level ninjutsu.
Its only shortcoming was its enormous chakra consumption. Shin glanced at Madara, who had both hands pressed to the ground and was still pouring out chakra without end, then silently turned away. The amount of chakra he was putting out had already exceeded what two S-Rank techniques required. Some people really did make you feel like life wasn't fair.
Suddenly, the patterns painted on the five gates all glowed brightly at once. Blazing white chakra flames erupted with a roar, and the space within the gates became a sea of fire. Nothing could be felt except the scorching heat.
"With a technique like this, you should've brought it out sooner. Dragging your feet gets people killed." Watching the spectacular sight before him, Shin couldn't help but remark, shamelessly.
Ahem...
Madara coughed, his whole body trembling uncontrollably. Blood kept spilling from his mouth, and thin streams ran from his nose and ears as well. He said weakly, "Don't... damn well make sarcastic remarks... If you've got some trump-card technique, use it. He's still holding on, and I'm about to collapse..."
"Seconds?"
"Three at most."
"No problem."
Shin said no more. He stared solemnly at the five enormous