At those words, Madara Uchiha said nothing more, but his eyes already tacitly acknowledged Shisui's claim.
Shisui also knew how proud Madara Uchiha was. He would never admit his own defeat aloud, even now that he was a prisoner.
So Shisui wasted no more words and held his palm toward Madara Uchiha.
The next second, several black chains shot from Shisui's hand and bound Madara Uchiha tightly in the blink of an eye.
Madara Uchiha froze at the sight, because the instant he was bound, the chakra in his body seemed to disappear. No matter how hard he tried to sense it, there was no response whatsoever.
Only then did Madara Uchiha realize that Shisui had been fully capable of capturing him from the start, yet had beaten him up instead. He had clearly been holding back.
But Shisui paid Madara Uchiha no attention and instead turned to Naruto.
"Take Madara Uchiha back to Konoha. We'll decide exactly what to do with him once Master returns. Also, try to bring him back in secret!"
Naruto and Sasuke immediately nodded, indicating that they would complete the mission.
Then Shisui smiled, and his figure vanished once more.
Naruto and Sasuke gazed silently for a long time at the spot where Shisui had disappeared.
Suddenly, Naruto declared passionately:
"One day, I'll surpass Big Brother Shisui, and even Uncle Ye Feng, and become the strongest of all."
At those words, Sasuke immediately gave him a disdainful look and scoffed.
That upset Naruto. He accused Sasuke of looking down on him and said he would teach him a lesson.
But Sasuke ignored him completely and headed toward Konoha on his own, while Naruto followed, shouting loudly. Both of them, however, had forgotten someone: Madara Uchiha.
At that moment, Madara Uchiha watched the two walking farther