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The other side had money, troops, and intelligence. They outclassed them in every respect.
By comparison, the Akatsuki seemed so insignificant it was laughable.
Their only consolation was that these two powers kept such a low profile. Otherwise, someone would have discovered their trump cards long ago.
[Hashirama Senju]
Terrifying. Even if I were still alive, I wouldn't dare provoke them lightly. Nothing like these powers existed in my time. For Qianyi to rise this far in so little time... he's already beyond my comprehension.
[Uchiha Madara]
Even Uchiha Madara fell silent.
The plan he took such pride in seemed pale and powerless before this new variable.
What did it matter if he achieved the Infinite Tsukuyomi? If the other side intervened, everything would come to nothing.
It felt like being looked down upon by a higher-dimensional being.
You screamed yourself hoarse performing onstage while he watched coldly from the audience.
If you stayed out of trouble, he left you alone. If you encroached on his interests, he could erase you from history in an instant.
"I must never provoke him."
Uchiha Madara muttered to himself, genuine wariness appearing in his eyes for the first time.
The Livestream Room's screen abruptly went black for a moment. Then lines of bold text burst across it like thunder.
The once-boisterous barrage of comments froze instantly.
Countless eyes stared fixedly at the image.
The scene was crowded with people, yet eerily quiet.
Identical black robes concealed their faces, leaving only pairs of unfathomable eyes exposed.
The oppressive atmosphere was suffocating even through the screen.
Teacher Octopus twisted his tentacles, Kumoko retracted all her spikes, Fox Demon Yaya dropped her seductive demeanor, and even Burning Godzilla lowered his roar.
Garaga and Rongrong also stood ramrod straight, not daring to step out of