At that moment, Kakuzu roared, and his immense power instantly tore the Wood Dragon into several pieces. Even the sea of flames was dispersed by his powerful aura.
But just as Kakuzu was about to counterattack, he discovered that the ground beneath his feet had suddenly turned into a swamp, and both his lower legs had already sunk halfway in.
Not only that, a huge rock suddenly fell from the sky. Although it was not as enormous as Tengai Shinsei, it was still dozens of meters wide.
Kakuzu tried to free his feet, but it was already too late. The boulder slammed into him, burying him completely, and a massive cloud of dust engulfed the surroundings.
By then, Madara Uchiha had retreated to one side and said confidently:
"Your strength and defense are both impressive, but your agility is sorely lacking. Even that speed you showed just now was only a result of your immense strength. As long as I can avoid those things, you're not impossible to deal with..."
But before Madara Uchiha could finish, a pair of hands suddenly grabbed his feet.
Countless black threads trailed behind those hands. They clearly belonged to Kakuzu.
The next second, Madara Uchiha was dragged underground.
The dust around the boulder gradually cleared, revealing Kakuzu, with Madara Uchiha held upside down in his hands.
Madara Uchiha swung both fists, striking Kakuzu again and again.
But Kakuzu neither dodged nor evaded, letting Madara Uchiha attack him.
After attacking for a long time without any effect, Madara Uchiha immediately unleashed a ninjutsu:
"Super Shinra Tensei!"
The powerful repulsive force did not push Kakuzu away, but it did allow Madara Uchiha to break free.
Upon landing, Madara Uchiha swiftly retreated, putting distance between himself and Kakuzu as he stared at him gravely.
Although Madara Uchiha