Black Zetsu and Obito, hiding in the shadows, were both left dumbfounded by the sudden turn of events before them.
Just moments ago, Black Zetsu had still been dismissive of Hashirama Senju's actions, even thinking he was making a mountain out of a molehill.
After all, throughout Black Zetsu's nearly thousand-year existence, he had personally witnessed Hashirama Senju use the Fivefold Rashomon.
As far as Black Zetsu knew, the Fivefold Rashomon's defensive power was terrifying, capable of blocking almost any powerful attack.
So when he saw Uchiha Yato use nothing more than a Fire Release technique, he could not help sneering inwardly, believing such an attack did not warrant the use of the Fivefold Rashomon at all.
However, reality delivered Black Zetsu a resounding slap across the face.
He had never expected Uchiha Yato to be so shameless, so utterly without shame!
Most people used all sorts of flashy ninjutsu in battle to create smokescreens and confuse their opponents.
But Uchiha Yato did the exact opposite. He directly used an immensely powerful offensive ninjutsu as a smokescreen.
What was even more unexpected was that Uchiha Yato had concealed an even deadlier trump card afterward—the combined technique of two summoned beasts!
The power of that attack was simply beyond imagination, nearly shattering all five Rashomon gates.
Obito offered a different assessment at this point.
"The timing was absolutely perfect. You could call it a textbook-level battle."
"Except..."
By the time Black Zetsu heard this, he had already supplied the rest himself.
"From the swordsmanship he displayed at the start, as well as his seasoned experience and skill, he really does resemble Madara Uchiha."
As Black Zetsu said this, he noticed that Obito was now staring at him with his Mangekyō Sharingan activated.
"No matter how Uchiha Yato hides his age, he