Afterward, Muzan and Orochimaru arrived one after the other.
The moment they saw Shibai Ōtsutsuki, both were awestruck and beside themselves with excitement.
Without needing instructions, they quickly got to work in their respective fields.
With their help, progress accelerated once again.
Although the clone eventually failed to withstand the strain and exploded, they had already collected some highly useful information.
To speed things up, however, Madara summoned over fifty shadow clones in one go for the experiments.
He had deliberately limited their number for convenience; with his current strength, producing two hundred clones would have been well within his capabilities.
Tobirama watched Madara use the Shadow Clone Technique he had invented.
He felt somewhat uncomfortable, but the technique was simple. Under the Rinnegan's keen perception, Madara could easily learn it even if Tobirama had only used it once.
Damn those evil Uchiha, Tobirama cursed inwardly.
Madara savored the expression on Tobirama's face, secretly reveling in it.
That's what you get for showing off all the time. You like creating forbidden jutsu and targeting the Uchiha, do you? I'll learn every technique you create. Let's see what you do about that.
This gets a little payback for Izuna, too. He'd be delighted if he knew.
The others stayed silent, not daring to overstep. The hostility between these two titans had long since ceased to be a secret.
Not long ago, Lord Madara had wreaked havoc at the Research Institute Headquarters, then openly chased Lord Tobirama down, trying to kill him. And he was His Majesty's younger brother!
Many of those present still vividly remembered that scene and the sheer force of his presence.
Only little Tsunade silently cheered her Second Grandfather on, occasionally puffing up at Madara in indignation.
She looked just like a tiny kitten hissing.
The sight successfully