Trees Crumbling Like the Sword of a God!

The people around them fell silent.

No one had the slightest doubt about Ren's strength.

But the enemy before them was likewise one of the most powerful beings in Uchiha history.

If Ren used Self-Genjutsu, it would be difficult for Madara Uchiha's attacks to truly hit him.

But if Ren wanted to defeat Madara, he would inevitably have to use Idaten, Hundredfold Strike, and Complete Body Susanoo frequently.

All those powers would accelerate the consumption of his Mangekyo ocular power.

After all, Ren was only using an ordinary Mangekyo.

Even if the chance of blindness was only one in ten thousand, the people of the Shrine could not accept it.

Nanami Uchiha tightened her grip on the hilt, her knuckles already faintly white.

"The Clan Leader needn't deal with him personally."

"This is the Uchiha Inner Court."

"No matter how strong Madara Uchiha is, he has no right to act arrogantly before the Clan Leader."

Within the crystal on Complete Body Susanoo's forehead, Madara looked down at the people below.

Of course, he had heard their discussion.

"Hundredfold Strike?"

"You seem to have placed all your hopes on that junior."

Madara's gaze swept over Fugaku, Shisui, and the many Shrine experts, his voice carrying across the entire Inner Court.

"Dozens of Kage Level experts have gathered here, yet you're still waiting for a fifteen-year-old Clan Leader to block the enemy for you."

"So this is the so-called Uchiha Shrine?"

Nanami abruptly raised her head.

"You have no right to judge the Shrine!"

The several squad captains behind her likewise took a step forward.

"The Clan Leader granted us techniques and resources, giving us the strength we possess today."

"If the Clan Leader has to deal with every enemy personally, then what purpose does the Shrine serve?"

"That's right!"

"If you