Arc 17The Uchiha Stand at Sea

The Uchiha Clan defeated Blackbeard’s crew, forced the Marines to withdraw, and joined Ace, Sabo, and the Straw Hats in a hard-won celebration. The story then shifted to Origin Island, where Sasuke continued training under Natsu’s clone and pushed himself to learn from each defeat.

  • Yashiro, Tekka, and the Night Owl Guard overwhelmed Blackbeard and his officers, while Rin awakened her Mangekyō Sharingan and Taki and Yan killed Burgess and Shiryu.
  • Blackbeard escaped into the sea as the Uchiha captured the surviving officers, and the Marines and Red-Haired Pirates watched the clan’s victory.
  • The Uchiha and Marines held a tense standoff until Sengoku ordered the fleet to withdraw, while Shanks and the Red-Haired Pirates also left the island.
  • The Uchiha secured the battlefield and rested, then joined Ace, Sabo, and the Straw Hats aboard the Thousand Sunny for a celebration that ended with Luffy embracing his brothers.
  • A Night Owl Guard healer treated Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji with the Mystical Palm Technique, and Chopper resolved to pursue his dream of becoming the world’s greatest doctor.
  • The Night Owl Guard remembered their losses and the Uchiha’s persecution, then suppressed their anger and joined the Straw Hats in celebrating.
  • On Origin Island, Natsu’s Wood Release Clone attacked Sasuke with the styles of Izuna and Madara, while Sasuke used his Sharingan, Haki, and forbidden techniques to survive and counterattack.
  • Sasuke spotted openings in the clone’s shifting attacks and pressed forward, but the clone’s power forced him back as he vowed to grow stronger through every defeat.
Chapters 403–427 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 403Blackbeard's Desperate Counterattack at the Brink of Death

Uchiha Yashiro and the two Night Owl Guards overwhelmed Blackbeard with a coordinated elemental attack while the other guards kept his officers trapped on the ground. Blackbeard remained under crushing pressure, and the exhausted Ace and Sabo stayed hidden among the beach reefs.

  • Uchiha Yashiro and the two Night Owl Guards restored their formation and unleashed the composite ninjutsu Stormfire Boiling Hell Burial at Blackbeard.
  • Blackbeard used both Devil Fruits to resist, but the combined wind, fire, and water attacks shattered his gravitational defense and inflicted wounds faster than his Mythical Zoan could heal them.
  • The remaining Night Owl Guards trapped the Blackbeard Pirates’ officers, leaving them unable to support their captain.
  • Shiryu of the Rain held his ground against one Night Owl Guard but could not break away to assist Blackbeard.
  • Ace and Sabo remained badly wounded and exhausted behind beach reefs, beyond the immediate reach of the battle.

Ch. 404Chaotic Situation

After the battlefield briefly stabilized, the wounded fighters focused on recovering while Chopper brought Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji to the Thousand Sunny for emergency treatment. The Marines considered attacking the weakened forces but held back because Shanks and the Red-Haired Pirates blocked their way.

  • Sabo and Ace decided to recover rather than rush into the battle, so they could help if Yashiro and the others became exhausted.
  • Chopper ended his giant form, checked the fallen Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, and called for help carrying them to the Thousand Sunny.
  • Robin supported the three injured fighters as the Straw Hats brought them aboard, and Chopper began preparing emergency treatment.
  • Nami, Robin, Usopp, and Franky took positions to protect the ship as it retreated from the battlefield.
  • Shanks and the Red-Haired Pirates blocked the Marine fleet, while Kizaru and Ryokugyu weighed attacking the weakened forces but refrained from provoking a multi-sided war.

Ch. 405The Marines Join the Battle, the Red-Haired Pirates Face the Marines

Sengoku ordered the Marines to hold position until reinforcements arrived, but the standoff between the Marines and the Red-Haired Pirates erupted into battle. Meanwhile, Big Mom’s scouts watched the chaos and reported that it could be an opportunity for her crew to enter the fray.

  • Kizaru reported the battlefield situation to Sengoku, who ordered the Marines to observe and wait for reinforcements rather than interfere in the fight between the Uchiha Clan and Blackbeard.
  • Sengoku summoned Akainu and explained that attacking immediately could trigger a wider war; Akainu accepted the order but urged him to strike soon.
  • Big Mom’s scouts observed the forces around the deserted island and sent their intelligence to Totto Land, where the Big Mom Pirates considered exploiting the chaos.
  • Shanks challenged the Marine fleet after it refused to retreat, and Kizaru rose to meet him in the sky.
  • Ryokugyu attacked Benn Beckman while Marine officers and soldiers clashed with the Red-Haired Pirates’ crew.
  • Kizaru unleashed Yasakani no Magatama, and Shanks deflected the lasers with his Haki-coated blade.

Ch. 406Kizaru Gets Serious, a Brand-New Mangekyō Sharingan Blooms

Kizaru and Shanks fought seriously as the Marines and Red-Haired Pirates plunged into a full-scale battle, while the Straw Hats retreated and reinforcements and other factions watched the chaos. As Blackbeard sought an opening to escape, Uchiha Rin awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan and broke free of Tetsuka’s Genjutsu.

  • Kizaru fought Shanks while Ryokugyu tried to stall Benn Beckman, and the Marines and Red-Haired Pirates clashed across the sea.
  • Franky ordered the Thousand Sunny to retreat from the battle’s shockwaves, and Ace and Sabo boarded while Chopper treated Zoro and Sanji and Luffy ate to recover.
  • Big Mom Pirates scouts reported the conflict to Katakuri, who told them to stay hidden, while Akainu led Marine reinforcements toward the battlefield.
  • Blackbeard noticed the chaos drawing fighters’ attention and began looking for an opportunity as Yashiro watched him warily.
  • A tsunami threatened the Genjutsu-bound Rin, but Tetsuka held back from intervening as Rin’s grief awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan and shattered the illusion.

Ch. 407Uchiha Rin's Blooming Mangekyō Sharingan

Uchiha Rin awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan after breaking free of Uchiha Tetsuka’s illusion and used a third-stage Flesh Susanoo to withstand a tsunami, despite the severe strain on his body. Chunwu escaped the illusion and rushed toward Rin, shaken by what he had witnessed.

  • Uchiha Rin broke free of Uchiha Tetsuka’s illusion as his Observation Haki warned him of an incoming threat.
  • Uchiha Rin awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan and summoned a third-stage Flesh Susanoo to block the tsunami.
  • Uchiha Tetsuka shielded Rin from debris and further impacts with layered Water Release barriers.
  • The Uchiha youths recognized Rin’s Mangekyō and understood that it could earn him entry into the Night Owl Guard.
  • Chunwu ran through the smoke toward Rin after escaping the illusion that had shown Rin dying to save him.

Ch. 408Two Hearts Laid Bare

After surviving an illusion that made them believe they had lost each other, Rin and Chunwu finally acknowledged their feelings before returning their focus to the battlefield. Tekka assigned them to protect the team and rushed to join the fight against Blackbeard Teach, while Rin withdrew her Susanoo and prepared to hold the rear line.

  • Rin and Chunwu embraced after the illusion’s horrors broke through their pride and restraint, and Rin silently returned Chunwu’s embrace.
  • Tekka interrupted them with a pointed cough, and the watching Uchiha teased the pair until they composed themselves.
  • Tekka told Rin and Chunwu to lead the formation, protect the team, and stabilize the rear defensive line.
  • Tekka flew toward the battle in the sky, where Yashiro and two Night Owl Guard members were still fighting Blackbeard Teach.
  • Rin withdrew her Susanoo despite her lingering pain and dizziness, then steadied herself to defend the team.

Ch. 409Uchiha Tetsuka Joins the Battle—Uchiha Taki

Uchiha Tekka joined Yashiro and two Night Owl Guard fighters in their encirclement of Blackbeard, while Taki defeated Jesus Burgess on a nearby battlefield. Blackbeard saw Burgess caught in Taki’s Mangekyō technique and erupted in rage.

  • Rin withdrew her Susanoo and ordered Chunwu to organize the Uchiha forces and guard the battlefield.
  • Uchiha Tekka entered the sky battle, helping Yashiro and two Night Owl Guard members trap Blackbeard from all sides.
  • Blackbeard’s attacks failed to break the coordinated encirclement, and his injuries and exhaustion continued to worsen.
  • Blackbeard heard Jesus Burgess scream and spotted Taki holding the exhausted officer helpless with Genjutsu.
  • Taki used his Mangekyō Sharingan technique, Tagitsuhime, to disrupt Burgess’s bodily fluids and make him convulse as if drowning.

Ch. 410The Death of Jesus Burgess

Taki killed Jesus Burgess, and Blackbeard unleashed a desperate attack against the four Mangekyo Sharingan users surrounding him. Taki sealed the gap in the encirclement while Rin and Chunwu organized the ground forces to eliminate the remaining pirates and block Blackbeard’s escape.

  • Taki used Lightning Release: Heavenly Thunder: Shadow Blade Slash to kill Jesus Burgess.
  • Enraged by Burgess’s death, Blackbeard unleashed his full power and blasted Tekka, Yashiro, and the two Night Owl Guard members backward, briefly breaking their encirclement.
  • Blackbeard secretly searched for an escape route while pretending to fight in a rage, but Taki returned and closed the gap in the formation.
  • Rin and Chunwu assessed the aerial battle and decided that the ground forces should avoid intervening against the top-tier fighters.
  • Chunwu regrouped the Uchiha new-generation members, and Rin ordered them to eliminate the remaining ground forces and block Blackbeard’s escape routes.

Ch. 411Ruthless Blackbeard, Amaterasu

Blackbeard tried to escape as the Night Owl Guard killed his commanders and closed in around him. After sacrificing Avalo Pizarro to break free, Blackbeard fled while Taki and Yan cornered Shiryu of the Rain, and Yan unleashed Amaterasu.

  • Van Augur and Vasco Shot fell to the Night Owl Guard’s attacks.
  • Blackbeard shattered Yashiro’s Susanoo barrier, but Tekka slashed his left shoulder as he escaped the encirclement.
  • Blackbeard seized Avalo Pizarro and hurled him at Tekka and Yashiro, who killed him with a single strike.
  • Shiryu of the Rain fled after witnessing Blackbeard sacrifice Pizarro, but Taki restrained him with Tagitsuhime and Genjutsu.
  • Yan called out Amaterasu as Shiryu hung immobilized in midair.

Ch. 412Flame Roar Sword! Uchiha Yan

Yan and the Night Owl Guard destroyed Blackbeard’s core force, leaving Blackbeard to flee alone while Doc Q and Lafitte were captured. The battle’s outcome stunned the Marines and Red-Haired Pirates, whose standoff continued as Borsalino assessed the Uchiha team’s victory.

  • Yan used Flame Roar Sword to kill Shiryu of the Rain, and Blackbeard fled into the deep sea after seeing his officers fall.
  • The Night Owl Guard trapped the remaining Blackbeard Pirates, sealed Doc Q and Stronger, and captured Lafitte with Genjutsu.
  • Rin and Chunwu kept their younger-generation squad out of the high-level battle and held their position on the island.
  • Blackbeard’s core crew was killed or captured, leaving him alone to nurse hatred and plot revenge.
  • The Marine and Red-Haired Pirates’ battle slowed as both forces watched the aftermath, and Borsalino reacted with shock to the twelve-member Uchiha team’s victory.

Ch. 413Harbingers of a Collapsing World Order

After the Uchiha squad defeated the Blackbeard Pirates, Kizaru, Shanks, Benn Beckman, and Ryokugyu recognized that the old balance of power had collapsed. On the island, the Night Owl Guard secured the battlefield while Rin and Chunwu regrouped the younger clansmen.

  • Kizaru recalled the Uchiha Clan’s rise from its escape from the Marines to its role in the Summit War and feared how far Uchiha Natsu’s strength had advanced.
  • Shanks and Benn Beckman judged the Uchiha Clan an overwhelming threat and saw the Blackbeard Pirates’ defeat as a sign that the old era’s order was ending.
  • Ryokugyu abandoned his plan to test the Uchiha’s younger generation after witnessing the Night Owl Guard crush the Four Emperors’ officers.
  • The Night Owl Guard patrolled the island and secured Doc Q, Stronger, and Lafitte with layers of seals.
  • Rin and Chunwu regrouped the exhausted younger Uchiha clansmen, whose resolve had sharpened after witnessing the battle.

Ch. 414The Blackbeard Pirates' Collapse, Kizaru's Grim Expression

The Uchiha clan finished crushing the Blackbeard Pirates, while the World Government watched the battle and the Marines faced a tense standoff with the victors. Akainu arrived with reinforcements, but the overwhelming strength of the Uchiha force made him hold back from attacking.

  • A top-secret report showed the Void Throne hall the Uchiha clan’s victory and the Blackbeard Pirates’ devastating defeat, alarming the world’s rulers.
  • Marshall D. Teach escaped alone as Uchiha Yashiro ordered the Night Owl Guard to secure the battlefield, reinforce the prisoners’ seals, and watch the sea.
  • Uchiha Tetsuka challenged the Marine Admirals for lingering, raising tensions between the Uchiha formation and the Marine fleet.
  • Kizaru and Ryokugyu stood on guard as the Marines endured the Uchiha clan’s pressure without answering Tetsuka’s challenge.
  • Akainu arrived aboard two Marine warships, assessed the Uchiha force, and suppressed his desire to attack because a battle could bring catastrophic Marine losses.

Ch. 415Red-Haired Pirates Retreat, Akainu Arrives

Akainu’s arrival intensified the standoff between the Marines and the Uchiha Clan, while Shanks chose to withdraw rather than meet Luffy. Ace apologized to Yashiro and Tekka for the conflict, but the opposing forces remained poised for battle.

  • Akainu held position aboard his warship as the Night Owl Guard and the Uchiha Clan formed up against the Marines’ three admirals.
  • Shanks ordered the Red-Haired Pirates to leave, explaining that Luffy was not yet ready for their reunion.
  • Yashiro noticed Shanks scrutinizing the Uchiha group and grew suspicious of the Red-Haired Pirates’ hidden motives.
  • Kizaru stopped Ryokugyu from questioning Shanks, and the Red-Haired Pirates withdrew from the waters.
  • Ace apologized to Yashiro and Tekka for drawing the Uchiha Clan into the conflict, and Yashiro answered with familiar teasing.
  • The Marines and Uchiha Clan remained locked in a tense standoff, with Ace and Sabo standing alongside the Uchiha.

Ch. 416Standoff: Reinforcements arrive

Uchiha Yaoyu and Uchiha Yakumi arrived with the Night Owl Guard, strengthening the Uchiha Clan’s position in its standoff with the Marines. Akainu Sakazuki weighed the danger of fighting the reinforced clan as both sides held their positions.

  • Dozens of Night Owl Guards descended on giant eagles and formed ranks over the Marine fleet.
  • Uchiha Yaoyu and Uchiha Yakumi revealed their Mangekyō Sharingan and unleashed their overwhelming chakra at the Marines.
  • Uchiha Yashiro and Uchiha Tetsuka linked the clan’s forces on the ground with the reinforcements above, while Chunwu, Rin, Ace, and Sabo stayed within the formation.
  • Uchiha Yaoyu challenged the Marines for watching the recovering clan like predators.
  • Akainu Sakazuki suppressed his urge to attack and considered the twins’ strength and the risks of fighting the Uchiha Clan.

Ch. 417Kizaru's Shock: The Uchiha Clan's Foundation

The Uchiha Clan’s reinforcements left the Marines badly outmatched, and Akainu chose to avoid a battle that could invite a Big Mom Pirates ambush. As the standoff continued, Sengoku called Kizaru to learn what was happening, and Kizaru answered the ringing Den Den Mushi.

  • Akainu assessed the danger of fighting while the Big Mom Pirates lurked nearby and chose to hold back.
  • Kizaru and Ryokugyu realized that the Uchiha Clan had dozens of powerful Night Owl Guards and a far larger hidden force.
  • Yaoyu and Yakumi held their position with the Uchiha forces, keeping the Marines locked in a tense standoff.
  • Sengoku received intelligence that Uchiha reinforcements had mobilized and contacted Kizaru to confirm conditions on the front line.
  • Kizaru removed the ringing Den Den Mushi from his shoulder.

Ch. 418Sengoku Calls, Marines Retreat

Sengoku ordered the Marines to withdraw rather than risk catastrophic losses against the Uchiha forces, and both sides avoided fighting. The chapter ended with the Uchiha watching the fleet leave while the author’s note discussed plans for the story and asked readers for support.

  • Kizaru reported that the Uchiha had deployed overwhelming elite reinforcements and asked Sengoku whether the Marines should fight.
  • Sengoku weighed the risk of heavy Marine casualties and ordered the fleet to abandon the operation and withdraw without provoking the Uchiha.
  • Kizaru relayed the order to Akainu, who suppressed his anger and commanded the Marines to retreat in disciplined formation.
  • The Uchiha clansmen watched the Marine fleet sail away without pursuing, and Yashiro judged that preserving their elite fighters was the wiser choice.
  • The author’s note outlined plans for Sasuke’s growth and the return to the Ninja World, then asked readers to share, comment, and send gifts.

Ch. 419Conflict Concludes

The Blackbeard Pirates’ remaining captives were secured as the Uchiha Clan regrouped and recovered after the battle. With the Marine fleet gone, the island settled into a brief respite, while the Uchiha Clan prepared for the conflicts still ahead.

  • Lafitte, Doc Q, and Stronger remained bound and guarded after their powers were sealed.
  • Ace thanked Yaoyu and Yakumi for coming to his aid, and the brothers teased him for causing trouble again.
  • Yaoyu ordered the Night Owl Guard to secure the island, watch the captives, and recover their strength.
  • Rin received praise for awakening her Mangekyo Sharingan, while Chunwu and Tekka urged the younger clan members to rest and stay vigilant.
  • Sabo admired the Uchiha Clan’s discipline as its members cleared the battlefield and prepared to recover.
  • The Marine fleet sailed out of sight, and the Uchiha Clan took advantage of the quiet to rest after the confrontation.

Ch. 420Robin: So Cute. Ace: A Party Needs Booze. Yaoyu: Bastard!

Nami, Robin, and Brook invited the Uchiha to celebrate after they helped the Straw Hats survive the Marines, but the Uchiha initially declined. Ace drew everyone into party preparations, teased Yaoyu about his wine, and Yashiro found a reason to celebrate Chunwu and Rin’s awakening.

  • Robin thanked Yashiro, Tekka, Yaoyu, and Yakumi for helping the Straw Hats and invited them to a party aboard the Thousand Sunny.
  • Yashiro and Tekka explained that the Uchiha had acted to protect their clan’s younger members and help Ace’s friends, while Brook’s joke lightened the awkward mood.
  • Ace insisted everyone celebrate with grilled Sea King meat, greeted Nami and the others, and introduced Sabo as Luffy’s brother.
  • Ace praised the Uchiha as reliable despite their cold appearances, and Robin noticed Yaoyu briefly smile before he hid his softness behind an irritated glare.
  • Ace asked Yaoyu for Taoho’s wine, making Yaoyu furious, while Yashiro and Tekka watched his sealing scroll with interest.
  • Yashiro declared that Chunwu and Rin’s Mangekyō Sharingan awakenings were worth celebrating.

Ch. 421Tekka and Yashiro: Let's Celebrate the Kids; Yaoyu: Fuck

Yaoyu reluctantly surrendered ten jars of Uchiha Taoho’s liquor after Yashiro and Tekka used Chunwu and Rin’s breakthroughs as an excuse to celebrate. The group settled into a peaceful beachside feast, where Ace and Sabo began reminiscing about their childhood with Luffy.

  • Tekka and Yashiro urged Yaoyu to provide liquor for Chunwu and Rin’s celebration, while the two underage juniors silently resented being used as an excuse.
  • Facing pressure from Ace, Yashiro, Tekka, and Yakumi, Yaoyu opened his sealing scrolls and brought out ten jars of liquor.
  • The companions agreed to grill meat, drink, rest, and talk together after the fighting ended.
  • Sabo dragged Sea King corpses ashore, while Ace lit a bonfire and began roasting the meat.
  • Ace and Sabo recalled their childhood on Windmill Island and told stories about Luffy’s reckless antics.

Ch. 422Yaoyu: My Fine Wine! Boohoo X...X

Ace and Sabo thanked Robin and Brook for standing by Luffy, and the Straw Hat companions shared how Luffy had given them a home. Luffy reunited tearfully with his brothers, while Chunwu and Rin stayed together nearby after surviving the illusion and confessing their feelings.

  • Ace and Sabo sincerely thanked Robin and Brook for caring for Luffy, and Robin and Brook described how Luffy had changed their lives.
  • Robin and Brook recalled the Straw Hats’ adventures and the bonds they had formed with Luffy, moving Ace, Sabo, Yaoyu, and Yakumi.
  • Luffy rushed from the Thousand Sunny and embraced Ace and Sabo, sobbing that he had feared losing them again.
  • Sabo comforted Luffy and promised that he and Ace would never leave, while Ace embraced both brothers.
  • Yashiro and Tekka discussed the battle and the clan’s recovery plans as Chunwu and Rin quietly stayed together on the beach.

Ch. 423Luffy awakens

Rin and Chunwu found comfort in each other after escaping the illusion, while Ace and Yaoyu helped the injured Straw Hats recover beside the bonfire. Chopper was amazed by the Mystical Palm Technique and asked whether it was a Devil Fruit power.

  • Rin leaned against Chunwu as he promised to protect her from future dangers.
  • Zoro and Sanji argued over whether Sanji should help Ace cook, and Ace urged the injured men to rest.
  • Yaoyu summoned a Night Owl Guard member to treat Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji with the Mystical Palm Technique.
  • The treatment healed their wounds and eased their internal injuries and fatigue, astonishing Chopper.
  • Chopper approached the healer and asked if the Mystical Palm Technique was a Devil Fruit ability.

Ch. 424Curious Chopper, Uchiha Longing for Old Friends

An Uchiha patiently explained his Chakra-powered healing technique to Chopper, whose ambition to become the world’s greatest doctor rekindled the Night Owl Guard’s longing for their homeland and Ninja Cat companions. Remembering their persecution in the Ninja World, the Uchiha’s hatred surfaced, leaving the Straw Hat Pirates tense and unsure what had changed.

  • An Uchiha explained that the Mystical Palm Technique relied on Chakra, which Chopper could not learn to use.
  • Chopper renewed his resolve to travel the Grand Line, find a universal medicine, and become the greatest doctor in the world.
  • The Night Owl Guard remembered their departed Ninja Cat companions and Lord Natsu’s unfulfilled search for a way back to the Ninja World.
  • Thoughts of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Uchiha’s past persecution brought out the guards’ Sharingan and murderous hatred.
  • The Straw Hat Pirates grew tense as Luffy wondered what had happened, and Nami warned him to stay quiet.

Ch. 425Party

Ace helped the Uchiha Guard put aside painful memories and join the Straw Hat Pirates in celebrating on the beach. The story then shifted to Origin Island, where eighteen-year-old Uchiha Natsu watched a battle in the sealed Training Ground.

  • The Night Owl Guard suppressed their hatred and killing intent as Yaoyu and Yakumi watched calmly.
  • Ace recalled the Uchiha Clan's history and recognized their loyalty and kindness beneath their reserve.
  • Ace raised a bowl and urged everyone to celebrate, then drank first, with Sabo following his lead.
  • The Night Owl Guard accepted the gathering, and Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates joined them in cheering and drinking.
  • The scene shifted to Origin Island, where Uchiha Natsu stood above a sealed Training Ground as battle shook the valley.

Ch. 426Natsu's Clone Battles Sasuke

Natsu watched his Wood Release Clone continue Sasuke’s extreme training, explaining to Uchiha Izumi that the carefully controlled fights would temper him without causing lasting harm. After Sasuke dodged the clone’s assassination strike and counterattacked, the clone switched to a crushing assault, leaving the battle unresolved.

  • Uchiha Izumi worried that Sasuke’s repeated defeats and injuries would upset Aunt Mikoto, while Natsu assured her that his clone controlled the danger.
  • Natsu’s Wood Release Clone attacked Sasuke with Izuna Uchiha’s evasive assassination style, targeting the gap between Sasuke’s brows.
  • Sasuke used the instincts he had developed through thirty defeats to evade the strike and counter with Night Owl Guard’s forbidden sword technique, Thunderclap Flash.
  • The clone switched to Madara Uchiha’s forceful style, endured Sasuke’s lightning attack, and pressed forward with an Earth Release-enhanced elbow.
  • The clone combined Wind and Earth Release to send massive blades crashing down and block Sasuke’s escape routes.

Ch. 427Sasuke's Rapid Progress

Sasuke endured another punishing duel with Madara's clone, adapting to its shifting fighting styles and using each dangerous exchange to improve. After thirty defeats across two months, he remained determined to keep training until he could return to the Ninja World and defeat his enemies.

  • Sasuke used his Sharingan, Observation Haki, and Lightning Release: Eight Qiong Severing Dance to withstand the clone's overwhelming attack and retreat.
  • Sasuke regained control with layered forbidden techniques, combining elemental ninjutsu to attack, defend, and restrict the clone.
  • The clone switched to Izuna Uchiha's deceptive close-range attacks, and Sasuke stayed calm while memorizing its movements and openings.
  • Sasuke spotted a brief gap in the clone's rhythm and launched a fierce close-range counterattack.
  • The clone alternated Madara's raw power with Izuna Uchiha's precision, forcing Sasuke back as he vowed to grow stronger through each defeat.
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