At Shingetsu's command, Madara sprang into action again. His sheer obedience left Minato dumbfounded.
This was the legendary Madara Uchiha. He would not necessarily listen even to Hashirama Senju, his lifelong best friend.
Yet now he attacked wherever she pointed. Where was the slightest trace of the Asura of the Ninja World's dignity and imposing presence?
Seeing Minato make such a fuss, Monkey put on a solemn air, sighed, and patted his shoulder before saying earnestly:
"Teacher Madara always listens to Shingetsu like this. It's perfectly normal. You'll get used to it."
While the two chatted, Madara stuffed Baby Sasuke into Monkey's arms and began pummeling the child.
The blows were so heavy that watching them hurt. Only Monkey felt overwhelmed with nostalgia, his eyes stinging as he nearly shed tears.
"That's how Teacher Madara usually beats me. Boohoo..."
Minato was even more bewildered.
Wait, what was there to miss about getting beaten like that?
Itachi endured the beating in silence. To his credit, he really did have some backbone.
In less than half a minute, Itachi's entire face had swollen visibly until he looked like a pig.
Seeing his brother get beaten, Young Sasuke burst into loud sobs. His little fists waved up and down as he glared fiercely at Madara, who was pummeling his brother, his eyes practically spitting fire.
Strangely, Sasuke had barely reacted when his father was beaten earlier.
Fugaku really was a failure as a father.
"Look how much your little brother loves you, and this is how you torment him!"
The sight only made Shingetsu angrier. She shot Uchiha Itachi a fierce glare, though she could not hide the helplessness in her voice.
Hearing that, Minato could not help asking again:
"What did Fugaku and little Itachi do?"
Shingetsu's tone made it obvious that