Great Fire Annihilation sent a wave of fire sweeping forward, while Vacuum Flame Break unleashed a column of flame. The Fire Release techniques of these two Uchiha elites collided on Saikawara's open plains, creating a spectacular T-shaped field of fire!
Explosions thundered, and scorching winds swirled!
Watching from the sidelines, Izuna asked the pitch-black stranger beside him, "Who are you? Why are you with my brother?"
The stranger remained composed, his hooded gaze full of schemes Izuna could not decipher. In a humble tone, he said, "My name is Black Zetsu. I am a manifestation of Lord Madara's will. You may think of me as a devoted son, utterly loyal to Lord Madara."
Izuna suspected nothing. "Black Zetsu, was it? Tell me what happened to my brother!"
Black Zetsu said, "That is quite a long story. Let me tell you all about it while we enjoy this battle..."
BOOM!!!
Neither of the clashing flames could completely swallow the other. As terrifying heat built up at their point of contact, they finally exploded into meteoric flames that filled the sky and swept across the land!
Amid the flickering firelight, Madara laughed in praise. "Not bad! A Fire Release technique that can rival mine. It seems you've benefited from Hashirama cells too!"
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Within his field of vision, a streak of red surged through the scattering meteoric flames!
A heavy punch from Susanoo came hurtling toward him!
"Hahahahaha... fiery-red Susanoo chakra! That's a first for me!!!"
Madara ignited his azure Susanoo and met it with a heavy punch of his own!!
BAM...!!
Their fists collided, unleashing raging gusts...!!!
Both sides fell back. Once he regained his footing, Madara's Susanoo drew out a string of tomoe!
"How about this!!!"
—Yasaka Magatama!
Itachi refused to yield. His Susanoo's arm entered its Second