Plop.
Madara Uchiha landed on a reef and brushed the ash from his shoulder. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Black Zetsu had vanished as well.
He frowned slightly.
Looking at Shinji, he asked, "What's the meaning of this?"
Shinji met Madara Uchiha's gaze. "Nothing. I just don't want anyone interfering in our fight."
"Of course..."
"There are things I want to discuss with you afterward, and he doesn't deserve to hear them. After all, I told you: in this Shinobi World, we're the only two sane people."
Madara Uchiha stared steadily at Shinji.
He said nothing.
Shinji spread his hands. "I'm sure what you learn afterward will be very satisfying."
"Oh?"
Madara Uchiha's interest stirred. "I look forward to hearing what you have to say."
Shinji smiled back. "And I look forward to your reaction!"
"Then..."
Madara Uchiha's gaze sharpened. "Enough of this tedious warm-up and probing!"
"Just what I was thinking!"
Shinji grinned. "Though I wouldn't call it a warm-up. I was only playing around. You haven't even dirtied the hem of my clothes."
"You arrogant brat!!!"
Whoosh!
Azure flames erupted, and a partial Susanoo rose from the ground. The Malay Sword in its hand crashed down, unleashing a terrifying sword strike powerful enough to cleave mountains and sever rivers.
It lashed toward Shinji like a whip!
"But I like it! Keep that arrogance up! Let me enjoy this dance to the fullest!!!"
Boom!
Shattered stone flew skyward.
The sword strike whipped up a towering wave!
Shinji didn't use the Body Flicker Technique to escape. Dark-gold flames surged around him!
Whoosh!
A Susanoo at the same stage rose from the ground. With a sharp clap, it raised both hands and caught Madara Uchiha's blade between its palms!
Konan dodged the flying stones nearby.
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