Some days earlier.
At Madara Uchiha's Base.
A ridiculously handsome figure slowly stirred, regaining consciousness.
Tobirama Senju worked his stiff neck and surveyed his surroundings.
"Is it that fellow called Oro-something again... Madara Uchiha, you inherently evil bastard?!"
Tobirama's pupils abruptly contracted.
Without even thinking, he instinctively formed hand seals and spat out a ninjutsu.
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
A high-pressure blade of water powerful enough to sever the God Tree.
With a piercing whistle, it slashed toward Madara Uchiha across from him.
But what happened next shocked Tobirama.
Madara simply raised a hand and waved it.
His deadly water blade was effortlessly shattered, scattering across the floor.
He's become even more terrifying than before!
He glanced at his older brother, who had yet to awaken beside him.
Tobirama chose not to attack again.
His eyes remained fixed warily on Madara, his thoughts unreadable.
"Tobirama Senju."
Madara studied Tobirama with interest and asked curiously.
"I've changed so much. How did you recognize me instantly?"
Tobirama sneered and replied in an icy tone.
"Madara Uchiha, you inherently evil bastard. I'd recognize you even if you were reduced to ashes!"
"One question deserves another. You haven't suppressed my personality. Why?"
Madara folded his arms, his lips curling crookedly.
"Because as you are now, you pose no threat to me whatsoever."
With that.
The astonishing chakra within Madara surged out like a mountain flood and a tsunami.
Tobirama's expression abruptly changed.
He's gotten uglier, and stronger too!... Absurdly strong!
Yet Tobirama did not panic.
Or rather, he seemed to have been born without the capacity for panic.
His expression remained cold as he spoke.
"Does showing off in front of a dead man give you pleasure?"
"Just say it, Madara Uchiha. What exactly do you want from me?"
Madara raised his eyebrows,