A new era dawned: Yu battled two legends!

Yomotsu Hirasaka opened beside him. The battlefield Yu had chosen was the Miniature Ice Space connected to Kamui: Amenominaka.

Madara had already rushed inside, unable to wait any longer, and Hashirama followed close behind.

Tobirama turned to Mito. "Aren't you coming to watch, sister-in-law?"

Mito glanced at the silent Garo and told Tobirama, "You go ahead. Remember to come home early for dinner..."

"Mm." Tobirama nodded and followed them inside.

Mito walked over and took Garo's little hand. "Garo, come on. Let's go home with Mommy..."

"..." The vaguely familiar warmth in her palm stirred something in Garo's vacant eyes, and her feet began moving before she knew it.

Determination filled Mito's beautiful eyes. Garo, Mommy will never let you suffer again...

Hiruzen looked at his rejuvenated body. "At my age, I'm getting younger by the day."

Ōnoki twisted at the waist. "After all those years of aches and pains, suddenly feeling this light on my feet takes some getting used to!"

Inside the Miniature Ice Space.

Clang! Madara stripped off his armor and stood amid the ice and snow wearing only a pair of trousers.

Hashirama asked, "Madara, aren't you cold?"

Madara pulled on his black combat gloves. "Cold? I'm burning up right now!"

Yu sat cross-legged in midair, the Six Paths Staff laid across his lap. He said calmly, "You two can begin whenever you like..."

Hum!

The facial markings of Unrestrained Sage Art appeared on Madara's face. He knew ordinary ninjutsu was useless against Yu now; only senjutsu and taijutsu would work. He entered Sage Mode from the outset to avoid wasting chakra.

After all, he no longer had a body revived through Impure World Reincarnation and could not spend chakra as recklessly as before.

Madara formed the Horse seal before his chest, which swelled as he