"Hmm? The younger generation also possesses such swordsmanship? Not bad."
Uchiha Madara nodded in satisfaction.
Since he awoke, he hasn't encountered a worthy opponent. Even Naruto, due to his hesitation and considerations, couldn't fight him with his full strength.
This greatly displeased Uchiha Madara, the battle maniac.
"Judging by your eyes, you're from the Uchiha Clan too, aren't you?"
Uchiha Madara noticed the newcomer's eyes, a crimson hue tinged with coldness.
"You talk too much nonsense."
The newcomer swung his Chunin sword forcefully, unleashing an unstoppable momentum that shattered the overwhelming sword light.
"Sword... Blade Intent?"
If he was merely admiring it before, Uchiha Madara is now truly shocked.
Blade Intent is not something that belongs to the Shinobi World, because it is a style created entirely by my mysterious and powerful teacher.
Logically speaking, since the teacher left, besides him, only his younger brother, who faked his death to escape, had the knowledge.
But now there was a young man who had also mastered the Blade Intent, how could he not be shocked?
Uchiha Madara then took a serious look at the newcomer, but was instantly stunned.
Like...
It really looks like it!
If he didn't know that Uchiha Izuna was really gone, he would have mistaken the visitor for Uchiha Izuna!
"Are you a descendant of Uchiha Izuna?"
Uchiha Madara asked, his expression somewhat excited.
"Uchiha Izuna?"
Sasuke scoffed, "Uchiha Izuna, who invaded Konoha five years ago? He's dead."
The person who arrived was none other than Sasuke had been late!
Before the Fourth Shinobi World War broke out, his teacher assigned him to a certain place.
There, he confronted another version of himself, thereby gaining control of his true self, and his swordsmanship also advanced, allowing him to comprehend his own unique Blade Intent.
When he emerged, the Shinobi World was already in chaos, and in his haste, he rushed to the battlefield.
Fortunately...
I'm not late.
Sasuke felt a pang of anxiety as he recalled Naruto's recent crisis.
If he had arrived any later, Naruto probably...
"Yes, Uchiha Izuna eventually died."
Uchiha Madara's face showed sadness.
"He didn't die of old age or illness, but was killed by Konoha."
Uchiha Madara revealed a sickly smile.
"So..."
"Konoha must pay with their lives for Uchiha Izuna!"
With a deep roar, Uchiha Madara like lightning, appearing in front of Sasuke in an instant.
The Ninja Blade in his hand slowly slashed towards Sasuke.
Sasuke frowned slightly.
Others might not notice, but he knew perfectly well that he couldn't dodge the knife right in front of him!
Using the blade as a medium and the heavens and earth as a force, terrifying pressure descended upon him directly through the blade's edge.
This Blade Intent is almost identical to that of the teacher!
"Break for me!"
Sasuke struggled to raise his Chunin sword, and every movement of the blade brought him immense pressure.
Even so, he slowly moved his sword above his head, the blade pointing directly at Uchiha Madara!
Uchiha Madara glanced at him with some surprise.
Sasuke possessed Blade Intent, a quality he greatly admired.
However, Blade Intent varies in strength, and he could tell that Sasuke's Blade Intent was relatively new and far from being able to contend with his own.
With such Blade Intent, Sasuke shouldn't be able to move.
But the boy just had to move!
Interesting.
Uchiha Madara's lips curled into a smile as he slashed his blade relentlessly toward the boy.
Clang!
The crisp sound of metal clashing echoed across the battlefield, barely audible.
The next moment...
"Boom!"
Centered on the clash of their blades, layers of ripple-like impact spread outwards in all directions.
Wherever they went, all the ninjas were thrown to the ground, and many of the weaker ones even suffered injuries of varying degrees.
With a single strike, the entire battlefield fell into an eerie stillness!
Sasuke retreated frantically.
With each step he retreated, his face grew paler.
When he regained his footing, his face was so pale it was almost transparent.
In contrast, Uchiha Madara did not retreat an inch, and there was not even a noticeable change in his face.
The difference in strength is obvious at a glance!
"Sasuke!"
Naruto quickly flew forward, looking at him with concern.
Sasuke took a few quick breaths, shook his head at Naruto, and indicated that he was alright.
He then turned his gaze to Uchiha Madara.
What a terrifying creature!
His Blade Intent was far superior to mine.
If he hadn't been constantly by Uchiha Kei's side, experiencing his Blade Intent, he probably wouldn't have even had the courage to raise his hand to strike just now.
This guy's Blade Intent...
Perhaps no worse than Uchiha Kei!
The moment the thought arose, fear filled his heart.
"Who taught you swordsmanship?"
Uchiha Madara somewhat surprised and uncertain.
Although he had the upper hand, he sensed a familiar feeling in the boy's Blade Intent.
It's like...
Uchiha Madara gave a self-deprecating laugh.
How could that be? That person has already left the Shinobi World and will never come back.
If he hadn't left back then, things wouldn't be the way they are now with Hashirama.
A hint of resentment flickered deep in Uchiha Madara's eyes.
"It has nothing to do with you."
Sasuke snorted coldly, forcibly stabilizing his turbulent Chakra, and walked towards him step by step, sword in hand.
Even if he is outmatched, he will forge ahead and never back down!
This is his way of the ninja, and even more so, his Blade Intent!
With each step Sasuke took, his stride became more resolute, and his aura rapidly increased.
When he returned to his original position, he had fully recovered.
"Never back down? Heh, what a laughable Blade Intent."
Uchiha Madara shook his head in disappointment.
The boy in front of me really looks like Uchiha Izuna.
Not only their appearances, but even their temperaments were exactly the same, and even the Blade Intent they cultivated was almost identical.
But such Blade Intent is destined to be inferior to his!
"Since you want to dance in front of me, then I'll give you that chance."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Uchiha Madara vanished from his spot.
Sasuke's pupils contracted, and he looked around as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Whoosh!"
A whooshing sound suddenly rang in his ears, Sasuke hurriedly slashed at the source of the sound with his sword.
"Boom!"
Through the blade, a tangible Blade Intent burst forth, instantly creating a trench tens of meters long.
"Whoosh!"
With the same sound of something cutting through the air, Sasuke also slashed towards the source of the sound.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
In just a moment, Sasuke had already unleashed more than ten slashes, instantly depleting his Chakra.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."
Sasuke planted his sword in the sand beneath him to keep himself from falling.
His rapid breathing filled Naruto behind him with worry.
"The younger generation's combat experience..."
Uchiha Madara appeared instantly behind Sasuke, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.
"That's terrible!"
"Bang!"
The hilt of the sword slammed heavily into Sasuke's back, the force sending him flying sideways before he crashed heavily into the sand.
"Asshole!"
Naruto roared, golden light enveloped him, and Toad -like horizontal pupils appeared.
While Sasuke was fighting Uchiha Madara, he wasn't idle either.
Currently, the Natural Energy required for Sage Mode has been successfully gathered.
"Sage Art - Spiral Ball!"
In an instant, Multi Shadow Clone appeared, and hundreds of Naruto stepped forward, each carrying a Rasengan containing Natural Energy.
"Whoosh!"
Hundreds upon hundreds of Naruto surged forward, all with ferocious expressions.
"The little tricks of ants."
Uchiha Madara gave a cold, indifferent laugh. "So, you want to dance too...?"
"Ants?"
In an instant, Uchiha Madara rushed into the Shadow Clone as if they were nothing, each attack representing the end of a Shadow Clone.