Uchiha Madara had already seen several Kumogakure shinobi escorting the Amber Bottle away.
To be fair, was there really such a large bottle? Calling it the Amber Jar or Amber Altar might have been more fitting.
Uchiha Madara moved like a ghost, swiftly arriving before that squad of Kumogakure shinobi. The one leading them was the Raikage.
"In such a hurry? Rushing off to reincarnate? You could've just come to me for that. I'd have sent you on your way for free."
Against someone like the Raikage, Uchiha Madara simply launched a flying kick without even using ninjutsu. He was not merely refusing to give the Raikage any face—he plainly looked down on him.
Lightning Chakra instantly flared around the Raikage's body. "You go on ahead. Leave this to me."
He casually crossed both arms before his chest and blocked Uchiha Madara's kick.
Uchiha Madara was somewhat surprised. This Raikage had some skill in Taijutsu, actually managing to match him evenly. Perhaps it was also because this Edo Tensei body could not wield his full strength. Still, that was all there was to it.
A Kunai instantly appeared in his hand. Before he had even withdrawn his leg, the Kunai had already reached the Raikage.
This time, the Raikage had no choice but to retreat.
"Still trying to run? None of you are leaving."
The moment he saw the Raikage fall back, Uchiha Madara used the Body Flicker Technique to appear directly in front of the Amber Bottle, then struck it with his palm without hesitation.
After a deafening boom, the Amber Bottle remained completely unscathed.
"Interesting."
A ninja tool of the Sage of Six Paths truly had exceptional defenses.
Uchiha Madara dealt with the several guards beside him in a few swift moves. Just as he was about to