Yūji Uzumaki landed lightly on the ground.
Beside him, the mountain-sized Senjutsu Giant Hound form rapidly faded.
The golden light dimmed, the body shrank, and the muscles contracted...
In just a few breaths, the terrifying, majestic beast turned back into a fluffy, round, golden puppy that looked only a few months old.
His four stubby legs paddled in the air before he landed on Yūji's shoulder, rubbing his warm, soft body against Yūji's cheek.
"Yūji, be careful!"
Big Yellow's voice rang in Yūji's ear, more grave than he had ever heard it.
"This guy... is definitely Madara Uchiha! He doesn't feel as terrifying as your mom Hikari when she's angry, but he's still ridiculously powerful.
"Of all the Uchiha I've ever seen, he's definitely in the top three. He might look like he's just a soul right now, but those Rinnegan give him a huge advantage in the Pure Land!"
Although Big Yellow had never seen Madara Uchiha in person, he had met Hashirama Senju in Konoha as a puppy and heard people speak of the fearsome legendary ninja whose fame rivaled the First Hokage's.
More importantly, the man had a pair of Rinnegan.
Just then, Hashirama Senju, who had followed behind Madara and was equally shocked by what he had just witnessed, strode over.
Surprise and curiosity showed on his hearty face. His gaze swept over Yūji before fixing firmly on the little golden puppy perched on his shoulder.
Hashirama leaned closer and studied him carefully. His eyes grew wider the longer he looked, until recognition and incredulous delight spread across his face. "That look in your eyes... you really are Big Yellow!"
"Woof! It's me, Lord Hashirama!"
Big Yellow barked happily, his tail spinning like a little windmill as he greeted Hashirama in a familiar way.
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