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**Chapter 884: Madara Uchiha's Wild Laughter! (Combined Chapter)**
Dim light, freezing temperatures, and a distinct scent of soil in the air.
This was the Gap between the Underworld and Reality.
Hehehehe.
That was merely a casual remark from the Master residing here.
In reality.
This place was located at the northern tip of the Ninja World Continent.
It was a major burial ground for Samurai within the Land of Iron Peninsula.
Its full name was the 'Mountain Graveyard'.
Large, cotton-like snowflakes drifted down from the gloomy sky.
Little by little, they covered this land with a white blanket once more.
Speaking of which.
It was quite similar to the 'Toko Burial Ground' in Ringo, the 'Snow Country' on Wano Island in the Sea Star Mainland, except there weren't as many burial Blades.
And the 'Gap between the Underworld and Reality' mentioned above.
It was actually located beneath the 'Mountain Graveyard'.
Here existed an extremely vast Underground Space.
And within these interconnected Passages.
From time to time, one could see naked, pale-skinned, terrifying-looking Humanoid Creatures.
Following one of these Passages deeper, as the distance from the Ground grew further.
After a long while.
They finally arrived at a massive Domain nearly a hundred meters high and covering nearly ten thousand square meters.
And within this dark Domain.
A Giant Statue seventy meters tall, with hands and feet, sat cross-legged on the West side.
From its Body extended numerous thick Tubing resembling Tree Branches.
They connected to the back of a Figure seated on a Wide-backed Wooden Chair on the Ground.
This person had graying long hair and looked extremely aged.
Although his Body was emaciated, and he didn't even have a single tooth in his mouth.
His upper Body remained straight.
Especially his pair of scarlet Eyes, which shone with bright Radiance in the Darkness.
He didn't say a word.
As if he had merged with the Environment here.
Or perhaps even speaking a word would put a burden on his current Body.
Suddenly.
This Elderly man, who possessed a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan, abruptly raised his head and looked towards the South Side.
"Hashirama?!"
He sensed the Chakra Signature of his lifelong Best Friend.
Yes.
This Elderly man was Madara Uchiha, and the Best Friend in his Heart was Hashirama Senju.
His 'Valley of the End' battle with Hashirama Senju back then seemed like a defeat and death.
But this was actually part of his Plan.
Not long after, he successfully resurrected using Izanagi at the cost of sacrificing one Sharingan.
He then dragged his remaining Wounds here.
To survive, he forced out the Hashirama's Flesh and Blood he had kept in his stomach.
He then transplanted it onto each of his larger Wounds.
At the time, it did produce a certain Effect, which was the rapid Recovery of his Wounds.
Other than that, there were no further changes, which greatly disappointed him.
Who knew that a few years ago, when he was already on the verge of death.
His Eyes not only suddenly Awakened the Rinnegan, which possessed Six Paths Power.
But also restored the sight in his other Eye, which had lost its Light due to using Izanagi.
This was naturally a pleasant surprise.
But after the surprise came Despair.
Because he was too old, too old. As a Ninja, having just the Eyes wasn't enough; the Body also needed to keep up.
In his helplessness.
Madara Uchiha used the Rinnegan to Summon the Gedo Statue behind him.
He not only used its Chakra to forcefully extend his Lifespan but also used it to cultivate more Hashirama Cells.
During this process, he also discovered a Humanoid Demon that seemed to be a Wood Style Product called 'White Zetsu'.
It was through them that this vast Underground Space was built.
Oh, right.
He also used the Rinnegan to create a Humanoid Demon from his Shadow named 'Black Zetsu'.
From then on, 'Black Zetsu' and 'White Zetsu' assisted him in understanding the various Situations happening in the outside world and monitoring the Targets that needed special Attention.
Perhaps it was truly the Arrangement of Fate in the unseen.
It actually led Madara Uchiha to find the Red-Hair Young Man, a Uzumaki Descendant, in the Country of Rain.
From then on, a series of ideas began to sprout in his Heart.
Through various covert operations.
He transplanted his Rinnegan to the Child named Nagato without anyone noticing.
At the same time, he successfully made him believe that this was his own Awakened 'Eye of God'.
Everything had been going smoothly until recently.
Next, he just needed to guide Nagato step by step through Black Zetsu.
But who knew that ever since a person claiming to be the First King of the Land of Wind, the King of the Desert, Crocodile, appeared from Rōran.
The Ninja World began to become turbulent.
At first, Madara Uchiha didn't pay much Attention.
But when Hanzo publicly recruited candidates for the Two-Tails Jinchuriki in Amegakure.
And the White Zetsu responsible for monitoring Nagato told him that Nagato had also gone.
Then, after hearing that they were going to Attack Rōran with Hanzo and others.
He had to give it Importance.
As for Aramaki, who displayed powerful Wood Release Ability and claimed to be Hashirama Senju.
He naturally paid close Attention as well.
Madara Uchiha initially truly believed that Hashirama Senju had been Reborn.
He was just puzzled as to why he couldn't sense the other party's Chakra Signature.
But this didn't prevent him from sitting here and reminiscing about the past Experiences.
But when Black Zetsu returned and sketched Aramaki's appearance.
Madara Uchiha was first astonished, then filled with Anger.
Someone actually dared to impersonate his Hashirama and deceive others, even successfully deceiving his Feelings!
Damn it!
Accursed!
If he were at his peak, he would definitely make them Experience what Fear is, what Despair is, and what it means to be buried in a Sea of Fire!
Alas, alas, alas, what could he do with his current Body?
And now.
Madara Uchiha didn't need Black Zetsu or White Zetsu to come and Report.
That distant Chakra Signature, as obvious as a torch.
Was enough for him to know that Hashirama Senju had truly returned this time.
"Hehehehe, it seems Konoha suffered quite a loss this time. To make Hashirama so Angry, even more Angry than when he dueled me back then..."
The Elderly Madara Uchiha murmured faintly to himself.
What to do now?
Rush to Konoha to see him? No, he didn't want Hashirama to see him in his current state.
Not long after, Black Zetsu returned.
He told Madara Uchiha about Hashirama Senju and Senju Tobirama being Summoned by Orochimaru using Impure World Reincarnation.
"As expected."
Madara Uchiha didn't seem surprised.
He was not unfamiliar with Impure World Reincarnation, although it was a Ninjutsu created by Senju Tobirama, whom he disliked the most.
But to be able to Reborn and complete the Eye of the Moon Plan.
He could only endure the disgust and learn Impure World Reincarnation.
Because only then could he autonomously release the Jutsu User's Control over him when he was Summoned later.
"It seems I need to move ahead of schedule. Then, I'll leave the rest to you, Zetsu."
"My Body originates from your Shadow, and my Will also originates from your Will."
Zetsu didn't say anything like "Don't worry, leave it to me."
Because he knew.
Compared to what he could say now, these words would bring Madara Uchiha more peace of mind.
Soon.
The giant Gedo Statue behind Madara Uchiha disappeared with a Loud Noise, turning into thick White Smoke.
Disappearing with it was Madara Uchiha's Aura.
Zetsu walked forward with flickering Eyes, Sealing his Remains into a Scroll.
Actually, he didn't know what to do now either.
Through the Dialogue between Jiraiya and Aramaki, he roughly learned that Aramaki and Crocodile were Invaders from Another World, and their affiliated organization was a Power called the World Government.
This left Zetsu somewhat at a loss.
He just wanted to save his Mother.
One Ninja World was troublesome enough, and now there was an Outside Force...
"Sigh, let's take it one step at a time. If worst comes to worst, I'll just wait another thousand years. Anyway, Mother and I don't need to worry about Lifespan."
Zetsu sighed deeply, filled with helplessness, and slowly submerged into the Ground beneath his feet.
On the other side.
The deceased Madara Uchiha felt his vision plunge into Darkness for only a short time.
He subconsciously opened his Eyes and saw a strange World with dim Light come into view.
At the same time, his five senses, including his Sense of Hearing, Sense of Smell, and Touch, quickly recovered.
"Is this the Netherworld after Death, the Pure Land?"
Madara Uchiha looked around in surprise.
He immediately noticed the sky full of Hikari above his head and the giant Black Hole that continuously spewed out various strange Figures and countless Red Butterflies.
And the distant Explosion Rumble and the many bursting Chakra Signatures.
Made him immediately realize that a War should be happening here.
This caused Madara Uchiha to fall silent.
What was going on? Why was the World after Death so chaotic?
Pure Land, Pure Land.
Shouldn't it be a very clean, quiet, and peaceful place?
But my Body, it has recovered!
Madara Uchiha spread his hands, excitedly looking down at his appearance and state.
The abundant Strength and Chakra within his Body constantly told him that this was not an Illusory Falsehood.
This instantly made his Heart surge with Excitement.
Even his Clothing had been changed to the Crimson Armor he wore during the Warring States Period.
"Madara, these are Invaders from other Netherworlds. They likely come from the same World as Crocodile and Aramaki, who appeared in the Ninja World. Please hurry to the Shinobi Sect for Support!"
Just then, an incredibly Serious Voice echoed in Madara Uchiha's mind.
It also simply and clearly explained the Situation to him.
"Who are you?"
Madara Uchiha's Eyes flashed, and a scarlet Radiance appeared.
His pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan coldly scanned the Monster Army surging towards him from all directions.
He didn't know what Kabaneri World was.
So he regarded these people whose Hearts glowed Aura, and whose skin was blackened as if burned.
As a type of Humanoid Monster in the Netherworld.
"This Old Man is the Lord of the Pure Land in the Ninja World, also known by you as the 'Progenitor of Shinobi', the 'Sage of Six Paths'."
"Madara Uchiha, you need to pay Attention to those four people above. Their Soul Aura is not much weaker than yours."
Madara Uchiha fell silent again after listening.
He didn't expect the Sage of Six Paths to actually exist.
And to be so familiar, ordering him as soon as they met.
Even though they hadn't even met face to face yet.
However, since he roughly knew the Situation and knew that these guys were Enemies.
Then the next thing to do was very simple.
"Invaders from Another World, huh? I'll defeat you first!"
Madara Uchiha revealed a wild Smile, his hands beginning to blur into Afterimages in front of him.
In his Eyes, an uncontrollable Excitement was flowing.
Otherworld, Otherworld, Otherworld...
"Fire Release! Great Fire Annihilation!"
As a torrent of scarlet Flame poured from his mouth, rapidly spreading before him into a Raging Sea of Fire several kilometers wide, comparable to a Tsunami.
Madara Uchiha's Heart was laughing wildly to its content.
Hahahahaha!
Other Worlds actually existed! My goodness, this was absolutely wonderful, absolutely fantastic!
He had always felt that the Ninja World was too small, only enough for himself, oh no, it should be said only enough for himself and Hashirama Senju to stir things up.
Now it was great, the existence of Otherworlds meant his stage had become infinitely large.
He could finally dance to his Heart's content!
[Whoosh----]
Surging Fire Waves swallowed large areas one after another.
Along with the originally damp Pure Land Earth, they completely incinerated the entire Kabaneri World Great Army within.
"Ugh! Ahhhhh!"
"Ahhhh!"
Even these Living Dead who had no Rationality and almost no Pain Sensation.
Even though their High-Temperature Blood gave them a strong adaptability to High Temperature to some extent.
At this moment, they felt unbearable Burning Pain, rapidly turning into charcoal amidst their mournful wails.
However, they were not without struggle.
The instinct for survival caused the Kabaneri World behind them to frantically converge towards a Center.
Just like an ant colony facing a fire will form a Ball.
Sacrificing the outer layer to preserve the survival of the interior.
When the Quantity of these Kabaneri World reached a certain level.
Massive amounts of 'Fear' condensed within the strongest Kabaneri World at the very Center.
Causing its originally fiery red Heart to rapidly burst forth with Azure Blue Light.
This elevated its Mental Power to another level.
Nue!
It created a large amount of Black Mucus, controlling the densely packed Kabaneri World 'on its Body', merging them into a giant Entity.
This was the Ultimate Power of the Kabaneri World.
Black Smoke!
At this moment, within the vast Sea of Fire, more than a dozen 'Black Smoke' of various sizes were successively formed.
[Rumble rumble rumble...]
As soon as they appeared, they howled wildly, irrationally shooting Purple-Blue Energy Bullets in all directions, attempting to disperse the almost liquefied Flames with Explosions.
However, the Effect was not very significant.
Because these Flames were not natural ordinary Flames.
They were Fire Release Flames created by Madara Uchiha using his massive Chakra.
So even if they were pushed away by the Explosion of the 'Fear Energy Bullet'.
As long as he didn't stop the Jutsu, these Flames would return like waves.
Not long after.
These newly formed 'Black Smoke' were ultimately completely burned up in the Sea of Fire.
At this time.
Madara Uchiha paid no mind to the Raging Sea of Fire he had created behind him, quickly running towards the direction with the most Chakra Signatures.
The Shinobi Sect mentioned by the Sage of Six Paths was probably there.
But as he ran.
He encountered more and more Enemies.
Besides the most numerous Kabaneri World.
There were also Monsters with necks like Serpents, or arms with multiple joints, or appearances resembling Fish or Marine Creatures, or Heights of two and a half meters or more, even three meters or more, and so on, with bizarre appearances.
The most eye-catching among them were the Giants estimated to be nearly twenty meters tall.
To be honest.
Madara Uchiha truly felt like his Perspective had been greatly broadened.
However, this didn't prevent him from charging into these Monsters or Monsters, slaughtering them with just a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan and Martial Arts.
[Splish splash splash...]
His scarlet Sharingan constantly scanned the surroundings, the black Tomoe within them rotating at high Speed.
Your neck is long?
Wrap it up, twist it off!
Your arms are long? Break them! Your legs are long? Kick them to pieces!
Looks like a Fish?
A close-range Fire Release will burn it and a whole area behind it completely!
A Giant Axe came chopping down from overhead. Madara Uchiha merely glanced upwards.
The former's movements instantly froze, then it let out a Roar, and the Giant Axe in its hand suddenly changed from a vertical chop to a horizontal sweep, violently sending its surrounding 'companions' flying.
This immediately plunged his surroundings into Chaos, with curses rising one after another.
[Crack!]
Suddenly, the sound of Thunder rang out.
Madara Uchiha's Sharingan swept over, and he saw five ferocious Black Lightning bolts striking towards him.
"Thunder Breathing, Second Form, Rice Spirit!"
Although the opponent's Speed was fast, with the Insight of the Sharingan, it was enough for him to clearly see the appearance of the Attacker In the Nick of Time.
It was a young man with black hair and blue eyes, pale skin, a mouth full of Fangs, and several black tiger stripes on his face.
It was Kaigaku, formerly Upper Moon Six under Muzan Kibutsuji.
These Black Lightning bolts were swung from the Dark Gold Long Saber in his hand, which had lightning patterns on its Blade.
Since joining King Yama's Great Army, his Strength had actually improved significantly compared to when he was alive.
For example, he had learned the Six Powers and even initially mastered Armament Haki.
This time, following the Enma Army to invade the Ninja World Pure Land also made Kaigaku's Mood incredibly Excited.
He thought that as long as he performed well, he would receive more Resources for cultivation, and his Strength and Status would naturally rise step by step.
It was just a pity.
He had descended too late. Kokushibo, Douma, Akaza, they must have already reached the enemy's Lair.
However, Fate favored him.
Just after descending from above, he saw this guy with a pair of red Eyes, slaughtering a group of their Small Fry Henchmen here.
Kaigaku had actually been observing in the Darkness.
He found that Madara Uchiha was just skilled, and could spit fire from his mouth.
Overall, there was nothing about his performance that made him feel too Scruple, so he chose to decisively Attack.
Sneak Attack from behind the opponent.
However.
The scene that followed caused Kaigaku's Demon Eyes to suddenly shrink as he swung his Blade.
Madara Uchiha, struck by the five Black Lightning bolts, exploded into a ball of Flame.
The next moment.
He only felt his vision go dark, and then a pain in his wrist holding the Blade.
In the blink of an eye, he saw his Blade already in Madara Uchiha's hand, and then with a 'splish', it was stabbed into his forehead.
Finally, Kaigaku, with an expression of disbelief, turned to ash along with his Blade in the exploding Flames.
The entire process happened too fast, too fast!
He didn't even have time to use a second Technique before being closed in on, having his Blade taken, and being killed. Madara Uchiha's entire set of movements was seamless!
[Bang!]
Suddenly, Madara Uchiha, who had just killed Kaigaku, actually exploded into a ball of White Smoke and disappeared.
This was a Shadow Clone!
And Madara Uchiha himself had already moved hundreds of meters away.
He held two Long Sabers completely composed of Blue Energy in his hands, charging forward like cutting vegetables, slaughtering all in his path.
No matter what Technique or Ability his opponents used.
Even if they possessed Armament Haki, they were no match for him in a single exchange.
Only those Spirit Bodies who had Awakened Observation Haki could barely dodge the first Blade, but they would still be cut in half by the second Blade.
Because the Sharingan also possessed the Ability to predict the opponent's movements.
Not to mention Madara Uchiha's Dojutsu Power was far stronger than most, or even all, other Uchiha Clansmen besides himself.
And during this process.
Madara Uchiha witnessed the Sword Techniques of various Breathing Styles, the Abilities of various Blood Demon Arts.
He witnessed various Extraordinary Martial Arts such as the Six Powers, Red Leg Kick Technique, Fish-Man Karate, and Hasshoken.
He also witnessed the Swordsmanship and Flying Slash Attack of Sword Masters from the Sea Star Mainland, and most importantly, Armament Haki and Observation Haki.
Although these things made him start using the initial Form of Susanoo.
His entire Body was enveloped in a Blue Energy Skeleton, defending against the increasingly powerful Attacks coming from all directions.
But the Smile on Madara Uchiha's face became even more radiant.
His expression could no longer be described as merely Excited; it should be called thrilled, exhilarated, he was completely having a blast fighting.
"Hahahahaha!"
"Hahahahaha!"
While controlling Susanoo's Bone Arm to bombard the surroundings, he couldn't help but laugh wildly repeatedly, laughing so hard that tears were almost squeezed out of his Eyes.
Madara Uchiha couldn't speak now, but his Heart felt incredibly Joyful.
Because this was the Combat he had always dreamed of.
These Powerhouses from different Otherworlds, the Combat Abilities from different Otherworlds, each time they surprised and refreshed him.
Although he hadn't encountered an Opponent yet that could make him use his full Strength.
There were quite a few that he considered comparable to Jonin in the Ninja World, or even the so-called Kage-level Ninja.
Of course.
This Kage-level Ninja did not include Hashirama Senju.
After who knows how long, and killing who knows how many.
Madara Uchiha single-handedly fought through the layers of obstruction outside the Soul Barrier and successfully reached the interior of the Shinobi Sect.
He met Otsutsuki Hagoromo, who was slowly floating down from the Mid-air.
"Remarkable!"
Otsutsuki Hagoromo floated in Mid-air, looking at Madara Uchiha, who wasn't even red-faced or out of breath, and immediately praised him, while thinking to himself, "Truly worthy of being the Reincarnation of my son, Indra!"
But Madara Uchiha paid no mind to his praise, nor did he become respectful because of the other party's Identity.
Instead, he was surprised by Otsutsuki Hagoromo's pair of Rinnegan.
But he still chose to ask the question he most wanted to know first.
"Since you are the Sage of Six Paths, tell me what the World Government is!"
"Alright."
Otsutsuki Hagoromo immediately agreed.
He had already gained considerable understanding of the World Government and King Yama by searching the Memories of these Otherworld Souls.
To be honest.
He was quite shocked.
However, through the various actions of the World Government in these Memories, especially their policies and Attitude after conquering Otherworlds.
He vaguely felt that the World Government didn't seem to be completely heinous.
Although their Style of Rule was quite Haki, requiring complete adherence to their Law and Orders in all aspects.
But compared to the Otsutsuki Clan, who wanted to drain the Energy of the entire Planet with the Divine Tree, these could only be considered relatively normal Management methods.
However, these alone were not enough for Otsutsuki Hagoromo to give up resistance.
No matter what, they had to fight first to get a Result.
If they won, they could also gain more initiative and negotiate with the other party from the Stance of the Victor.
Perhaps they could even gain an Ally to face the Otsutsuki Clan together.
Furthermore, Otsutsuki Hagoromo also somewhat understood why the Three Great Sage Regions suddenly cut off contact with the Ninja World, adopting a posture of not helping either side.
"It seems Gamamaru predicted something, and it's highly probable that the Ninja World was defeated..."
Meanwhile.
Madara Uchiha had already begun receiving the relevant Intelligence transmitted by Otsutsuki Hagoromo using Dojutsu Power.
"This... this..."
As the general appearance of the World Government slowly unfolded before him.
Madara Uchiha's fists subconsciously clenched.
"A worthy Opponent!"
"Then let me, Madara Uchiha, contend with your World Government first!"
He suppressed his surging Mood, his pair of Sharingan, which had suddenly turned into Mangekyo, looked up at the four Figures standing beside the Black Hole...
Dim light, freezing temperatures, and a distinct scent of soil in the air.
This was the Gap between the Underworld and Reality.
Hehehehe.
That was merely a casual remark from the Master residing here.
In reality.
This place was located at the northern tip of the Ninja World Continent.
It was a major burial ground for Samurai within the Land of Iron Peninsula.
Its full name was the 'Mountain Graveyard'.
Large, cotton-like snowflakes drifted down from the gloomy sky.
Little by little, they covered this land with a white blanket once more.
Speaking of which.
It was quite similar to the 'Toko Burial Ground' in Ringo, the 'Snow Country' on Wano Island in the Sea Star Mainland, except there weren't as many burial Blades.
And the 'Gap between the Underworld and Reality' mentioned above.
It was actually located beneath the 'Mountain Graveyard'.
Here existed an extremely vast Underground Space.
And within these interconnected Passages.
From time to time, one could see naked, pale-skinned, terrifying-looking Humanoid Creatures.
Following one of these Passages deeper, as the distance from the Ground grew further.
After a long while.
They finally arrived at a massive Domain nearly a hundred meters high and covering nearly ten thousand square meters.
And within this dark Domain.
A Giant Statue seventy meters tall, with hands and feet, sat cross-legged on the West side.
From its Body extended numerous thick Tubing resembling Tree Branches.
They connected to the back of a Figure seated on a Wide-backed Wooden Chair on the Ground.
This person had graying long hair and looked extremely aged.
Although his Body was emaciated, and he didn't even have a single tooth in his mouth.
His upper Body remained straight.
Especially his pair of scarlet Eyes, which shone with bright Radiance in the Darkness.
He didn't say a word.
As if he had merged with the Environment here.
Or perhaps even speaking a word would put a burden on his current Body.
Suddenly.
This Elderly man, who possessed a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan, abruptly raised his head and looked towards the South Side.
"Hashirama?!"
He sensed the Chakra Signature of his lifelong Best Friend.
Yes.
This Elderly man was Madara Uchiha, and the Best Friend in his Heart was Hashirama Senju.
His 'Valley of the End' battle with Hashirama Senju back then seemed like a defeat and death.
But this was actually part of his Plan.
Not long after, he successfully resurrected using Izanagi at the cost of sacrificing one Sharingan.
He then dragged his remaining Wounds here.
To survive, he forced out the Hashirama's Flesh and Blood he had kept in his stomach.
He then transplanted it onto each of his larger Wounds.
At the time, it did produce a certain Effect, which was the rapid Recovery of his Wounds.
Other than that, there were no further changes, which greatly disappointed him.
Who knew that a few years ago, when he was already on the verge of death.
His Eyes not only suddenly Awakened the Rinnegan, which possessed Six Paths Power.
But also restored the sight in his other Eye, which had lost its Light due to using Izanagi.
This was naturally a pleasant surprise.
But after the surprise came Despair.
Because he was too old, too old. As a Ninja, having just the Eyes wasn't enough; the Body also needed to keep up.
In his helplessness.
Madara Uchiha used the Rinnegan to Summon the Gedo Statue behind him.
He not only used its Chakra to forcefully extend his Lifespan but also used it to cultivate more Hashirama Cells.
During this process, he also discovered a Humanoid Demon that seemed to be a Wood Style Product called 'White Zetsu'.
It was through them that this vast Underground Space was built.
Oh, right.
He also used the Rinnegan to create a Humanoid Demon from his Shadow named 'Black Zetsu'.
From then on, 'Black Zetsu' and 'White Zetsu' assisted him in understanding the various Situations happening in the outside world and monitoring the Targets that needed special Attention.
Perhaps it was truly the Arrangement of Fate in the unseen.
It actually led Madara Uchiha to find the Red-Hair Young Man, a Uzumaki Descendant, in the Country of Rain.
From then on, a series of ideas began to sprout in his Heart.
Through various covert operations.
He transplanted his Rinnegan to the Child named Nagato without anyone noticing.
At the same time, he successfully made him believe that this was his own Awakened 'Eye of God'.
Everything had been going smoothly until recently.
Next, he just needed to guide Nagato step by step through Black Zetsu.
But who knew that ever since a person claiming to be the First King of the Land of Wind, the King of the Desert, Crocodile, appeared from Rōran.
The Ninja World began to become turbulent.
At first, Madara Uchiha didn't pay much Attention.
But when Hanzo publicly recruited candidates for the Two-Tails Jinchuriki in Amegakure.
And the White Zetsu responsible for monitoring Nagato told him that Nagato had also gone.
Then, after hearing that they were going to Attack Rōran with Hanzo and others.
He had to give it Importance.
As for Aramaki, who displayed powerful Wood Release Ability and claimed to be Hashirama Senju.
He naturally paid close Attention as well.
Madara Uchiha initially truly believed that Hashirama Senju had been Reborn.
He was just puzzled as to why he couldn't sense the other party's Chakra Signature.
But this didn't prevent him from sitting here and reminiscing about the past Experiences.
But when Black Zetsu returned and sketched Aramaki's appearance.
Madara Uchiha was first astonished, then filled with Anger.
Someone actually dared to impersonate his Hashirama and deceive others, even successfully deceiving his Feelings!
Damn it!
Accursed!
If he were at his peak, he would definitely make them Experience what Fear is, what Despair is, and what it means to be buried in a Sea of Fire!
Alas, alas, alas, what could he do with his current Body?
And now.
Madara Uchiha didn't need Black Zetsu or White Zetsu to come and Report.
That distant Chakra Signature, as obvious as a torch.
Was enough for him to know that Hashirama Senju had truly returned this time.
"Hehehehe, it seems Konoha suffered quite a loss this time. To make Hashirama so Angry, even more Angry than when he dueled me back then..."
The Elderly Madara Uchiha murmured faintly to himself.
What to do now?
Rush to Konoha to see him? No, he didn't want Hashirama to see him in his current state.
Not long after, Black Zetsu returned.
He told Madara Uchiha about Hashirama Senju and Senju Tobirama being Summoned by Orochimaru using Impure World Reincarnation.
"As expected."
Madara Uchiha didn't seem surprised.
He was not unfamiliar with Impure World Reincarnation, although it was a Ninjutsu created by Senju Tobirama, whom he disliked the most.
But to be able to Reborn and complete the Eye of the Moon Plan.
He could only endure the disgust and learn Impure World Reincarnation.
Because only then could he autonomously release the Jutsu User's Control over him when he was Summoned later.
"It seems I need to move ahead of schedule. Then, I'll leave the rest to you, Zetsu."
"My Body originates from your Shadow, and my Will also originates from your Will."
Zetsu didn't say anything like "Don't worry, leave it to me."
Because he knew.
Compared to what he could say now, these words would bring Madara Uchiha more peace of mind.
Soon.
The giant Gedo Statue behind Madara Uchiha disappeared with a Loud Noise, turning into thick White Smoke.
Disappearing with it was Madara Uchiha's Aura.
Zetsu walked forward with flickering Eyes, Sealing his Remains into a Scroll.
Actually, he didn't know what to do now either.
Through the Dialogue between Jiraiya and Aramaki, he roughly learned that Aramaki and Crocodile were Invaders from Another World, and their affiliated organization was a Power called the World Government.
This left Zetsu somewhat at a loss.
He just wanted to save his Mother.
One Ninja World was troublesome enough, and now there was an Outside Force...
"Sigh, let's take it one step at a time. If worst comes to worst, I'll just wait another thousand years. Anyway, Mother and I don't need to worry about Lifespan."
Zetsu sighed deeply, filled with helplessness, and slowly submerged into the Ground beneath his feet.
On the other side.
The deceased Madara Uchiha felt his vision plunge into Darkness for only a short time.
He subconsciously opened his Eyes and saw a strange World with dim Light come into view.
At the same time, his five senses, including his Sense of Hearing, Sense of Smell, and Touch, quickly recovered.
"Is this the Netherworld after Death, the Pure Land?"
Madara Uchiha looked around in surprise.
He immediately noticed the sky full of Hikari above his head and the giant Black Hole that continuously spewed out various strange Figures and countless Red Butterflies.
And the distant Explosion Rumble and the many bursting Chakra Signatures.
Made him immediately realize that a War should be happening here.
This caused Madara Uchiha to fall silent.
What was going on? Why was the World after Death so chaotic?
Pure Land, Pure Land.
Shouldn't it be a very clean, quiet, and peaceful place?
But my Body, it has recovered!
Madara Uchiha spread his hands, excitedly looking down at his appearance and state.
The abundant Strength and Chakra within his Body constantly told him that this was not an Illusory Falsehood.
This instantly made his Heart surge with Excitement.
Even his Clothing had been changed to the Crimson Armor he wore during the Warring States Period.
"Madara, these are Invaders from other Netherworlds. They likely come from the same World as Crocodile and Aramaki, who appeared in the Ninja World. Please hurry to the Shinobi Sect for Support!"
Just then, an incredibly Serious Voice echoed in Madara Uchiha's mind.
It also simply and clearly explained the Situation to him.
"Who are you?"
Madara Uchiha's Eyes flashed, and a scarlet Radiance appeared.
His pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan coldly scanned the Monster Army surging towards him from all directions.
He didn't know what Kabaneri World was.
So he regarded these people whose Hearts glowed Aura, and whose skin was blackened as if burned.
As a type of Humanoid Monster in the Netherworld.
"This Old Man is the Lord of the Pure Land in the Ninja World, also known by you as the 'Progenitor of Shinobi', the 'Sage of Six Paths'."
"Madara Uchiha, you need to pay Attention to those four people above. Their Soul Aura is not much weaker than yours."
Madara Uchiha fell silent again after listening.
He didn't expect the Sage of Six Paths to actually exist.
And to be so familiar, ordering him as soon as they met.
Even though they hadn't even met face to face yet.
However, since he roughly knew the Situation and knew that these guys were Enemies.
Then the next thing to do was very simple.
"Invaders from Another World, huh? I'll defeat you first!"
Madara Uchiha revealed a wild Smile, his hands beginning to blur into Afterimages in front of him.
In his Eyes, an uncontrollable Excitement was flowing.
Otherworld, Otherworld, Otherworld...
"Fire Release! Great Fire Annihilation!"
As a torrent of scarlet Flame poured from his mouth, rapidly spreading before him into a Raging Sea of Fire several kilometers wide, comparable to a Tsunami.
Madara Uchiha's Heart was laughing wildly to its content.
Hahahahaha!
Other Worlds actually existed! My goodness, this was absolutely wonderful, absolutely fantastic!
He had always felt that the Ninja World was too small, only enough for himself, oh no, it should be said only enough for himself and Hashirama Senju to stir things up.
Now it was great, the existence of Otherworlds meant his stage had become infinitely large.
He could finally dance to his Heart's content!
[Whoosh----]
Surging Fire Waves swallowed large areas one after another.
Along with the originally damp Pure Land Earth, they completely incinerated the entire Kabaneri World Great Army within.
"Ugh! Ahhhhh!"
"Ahhhh!"
Even these Living Dead who had no Rationality and almost no Pain Sensation.
Even though their High-Temperature Blood gave them a strong adaptability to High Temperature to some extent.
At this moment, they felt unbearable Burning Pain, rapidly turning into charcoal amidst their mournful wails.
However, they were not without struggle.
The instinct for survival caused the Kabaneri World behind them to frantically converge towards a Center.
Just like an ant colony facing a fire will form a Ball.
Sacrificing the outer layer to preserve the survival of the interior.
When the Quantity of these Kabaneri World reached a certain level.
Massive amounts of 'Fear' condensed within the strongest Kabaneri World at the very Center.
Causing its originally fiery red Heart to rapidly burst forth with Azure Blue Light.
This elevated its Mental Power to another level.
Nue!
It created a large amount of Black Mucus, controlling the densely packed Kabaneri World 'on its Body', merging them into a giant Entity.
This was the Ultimate Power of the Kabaneri World.
Black Smoke!
At this moment, within the vast Sea of Fire, more than a dozen 'Black Smoke' of various sizes were successively formed.
[Rumble rumble rumble...]
As soon as they appeared, they howled wildly, irrationally shooting Purple-Blue Energy Bullets in all directions, attempting to disperse the almost liquefied Flames with Explosions.
However, the Effect was not very significant.
Because these Flames were not natural ordinary Flames.
They were Fire Release Flames created by Madara Uchiha using his massive Chakra.
So even if they were pushed away by the Explosion of the 'Fear Energy Bullet'.
As long as he didn't stop the Jutsu, these Flames would return like waves.
Not long after.
These newly formed 'Black Smoke' were ultimately completely burned up in the Sea of Fire.
At this time.
Madara Uchiha paid no mind to the Raging Sea of Fire he had created behind him, quickly running towards the direction with the most Chakra Signatures.
The Shinobi Sect mentioned by the Sage of Six Paths was probably there.
But as he ran.
He encountered more and more Enemies.
Besides the most numerous Kabaneri World.
There were also Monsters with necks like Serpents, or arms with multiple joints, or appearances resembling Fish or Marine Creatures, or Heights of two and a half meters or more, even three meters or more, and so on, with bizarre appearances.
The most eye-catching among them were the Giants estimated to be nearly twenty meters tall.
To be honest.
Madara Uchiha truly felt like his Perspective had been greatly broadened.
However, this didn't prevent him from charging into these Monsters or Monsters, slaughtering them with just a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan and Martial Arts.
[Splish splash splash...]
His scarlet Sharingan constantly scanned the surroundings, the black Tomoe within them rotating at high Speed.
Your neck is long?
Wrap it up, twist it off!
Your arms are long? Break them! Your legs are long? Kick them to pieces!
Looks like a Fish?
A close-range Fire Release will burn it and a whole area behind it completely!
A Giant Axe came chopping down from overhead. Madara Uchiha merely glanced upwards.
The former's movements instantly froze, then it let out a Roar, and the Giant Axe in its hand suddenly changed from a vertical chop to a horizontal sweep, violently sending its surrounding 'companions' flying.
This immediately plunged his surroundings into Chaos, with curses rising one after another.
[Crack!]
Suddenly, the sound of Thunder rang out.
Madara Uchiha's Sharingan swept over, and he saw five ferocious Black Lightning bolts striking towards him.
"Thunder Breathing, Second Form, Rice Spirit!"
Although the opponent's Speed was fast, with the Insight of the Sharingan, it was enough for him to clearly see the appearance of the Attacker In the Nick of Time.
It was a young man with black hair and blue eyes, pale skin, a mouth full of Fangs, and several black tiger stripes on his face.
It was Kaigaku, formerly Upper Moon Six under Muzan Kibutsuji.
These Black Lightning bolts were swung from the Dark Gold Long Saber in his hand, which had lightning patterns on its Blade.
Since joining King Yama's Great Army, his Strength had actually improved significantly compared to when he was alive.
For example, he had learned the Six Powers and even initially mastered Armament Haki.
This time, following the Enma Army to invade the Ninja World Pure Land also made Kaigaku's Mood incredibly Excited.
He thought that as long as he performed well, he would receive more Resources for cultivation, and his Strength and Status would naturally rise step by step.
It was just a pity.
He had descended too late. Kokushibo, Douma, Akaza, they must have already reached the enemy's Lair.
However, Fate favored him.
Just after descending from above, he saw this guy with a pair of red Eyes, slaughtering a group of their Small Fry Henchmen here.
Kaigaku had actually been observing in the Darkness.
He found that Madara Uchiha was just skilled, and could spit fire from his mouth.
Overall, there was nothing about his performance that made him feel too Scruple, so he chose to decisively Attack.
Sneak Attack from behind the opponent.
However.
The scene that followed caused Kaigaku's Demon Eyes to suddenly shrink as he swung his Blade.
Madara Uchiha, struck by the five Black Lightning bolts, exploded into a ball of Flame.
The next moment.
He only felt his vision go dark, and then a pain in his wrist holding the Blade.
In the blink of an eye, he saw his Blade already in Madara Uchiha's hand, and then with a 'splish', it was stabbed into his forehead.
Finally, Kaigaku, with an expression of disbelief, turned to ash along with his Blade in the exploding Flames.
The entire process happened too fast, too fast!
He didn't even have time to use a second Technique before being closed in on, having his Blade taken, and being killed. Madara Uchiha's entire set of movements was seamless!
[Bang!]
Suddenly, Madara Uchiha, who had just killed Kaigaku, actually exploded into a ball of White Smoke and disappeared.
This was a Shadow Clone!
And Madara Uchiha himself had already moved hundreds of meters away.
He held two Long Sabers completely composed of Blue Energy in his hands, charging forward like cutting vegetables, slaughtering all in his path.
No matter what Technique or Ability his opponents used.
Even if they possessed Armament Haki, they were no match for him in a single exchange.
Only those Spirit Bodies who had Awakened Observation Haki could barely dodge the first Blade, but they would still be cut in half by the second Blade.
Because the Sharingan also possessed the Ability to predict the opponent's movements.
Not to mention Madara Uchiha's Dojutsu Power was far stronger than most, or even all, other Uchiha Clansmen besides himself.
And during this process.
Madara Uchiha witnessed the Sword Techniques of various Breathing Styles, the Abilities of various Blood Demon Arts.
He witnessed various Extraordinary Martial Arts such as the Six Powers, Red Leg Kick Technique, Fish-Man Karate, and Hasshoken.
He also witnessed the Swordsmanship and Flying Slash Attack of Sword Masters from the Sea Star Mainland, and most importantly, Armament Haki and Observation Haki.
Although these things made him start using the initial Form of Susanoo.
His entire Body was enveloped in a Blue Energy Skeleton, defending against the increasingly powerful Attacks coming from all directions.
But the Smile on Madara Uchiha's face became even more radiant.
His expression could no longer be described as merely Excited; it should be called thrilled, exhilarated, he was completely having a blast fighting.
"Hahahahaha!"
"Hahahahaha!"
While controlling Susanoo's Bone Arm to bombard the surroundings, he couldn't help but laugh wildly repeatedly, laughing so hard that tears were almost squeezed out of his Eyes.
Madara Uchiha couldn't speak now, but his Heart felt incredibly Joyful.
Because this was the Combat he had always dreamed of.
These Powerhouses from different Otherworlds, the Combat Abilities from different Otherworlds, each time they surprised and refreshed him.
Although he hadn't encountered an Opponent yet that could make him use his full Strength.
There were quite a few that he considered comparable to Jonin in the Ninja World, or even the so-called Kage-level Ninja.
Of course.
This Kage-level Ninja did not include Hashirama Senju.
After who knows how long, and killing who knows how many.
Madara Uchiha single-handedly fought through the layers of obstruction outside the Soul Barrier and successfully reached the interior of the Shinobi Sect.
He met Otsutsuki Hagoromo, who was slowly floating down from the Mid-air.
"Remarkable!"
Otsutsuki Hagoromo floated in Mid-air, looking at Madara Uchiha, who wasn't even red-faced or out of breath, and immediately praised him, while thinking to himself, "Truly worthy of being the Reincarnation of my son, Indra!"
But Madara Uchiha paid no mind to his praise, nor did he become respectful because of the other party's Identity.
Instead, he was surprised by Otsutsuki Hagoromo's pair of Rinnegan.
But he still chose to ask the question he most wanted to know first.
"Since you are the Sage of Six Paths, tell me what the World Government is!"
"Alright."
Otsutsuki Hagoromo immediately agreed.
He had already gained considerable understanding of the World Government and King Yama by searching the Memories of these Otherworld Souls.
To be honest.
He was quite shocked.
However, through the various actions of the World Government in these Memories, especially their policies and Attitude after conquering Otherworlds.
He vaguely felt that the World Government didn't seem to be completely heinous.
Although their Style of Rule was quite Haki, requiring complete adherence to their Law and Orders in all aspects.
But compared to the Otsutsuki Clan, who wanted to drain the Energy of the entire Planet with the Divine Tree, these could only be considered relatively normal Management methods.
However, these alone were not enough for Otsutsuki Hagoromo to give up resistance.
No matter what, they had to fight first to get a Result.
If they won, they could also gain more initiative and negotiate with the other party from the Stance of the Victor.
Perhaps they could even gain an Ally to face the Otsutsuki Clan together.
Furthermore, Otsutsuki Hagoromo also somewhat understood why the Three Great Sage Regions suddenly cut off contact with the Ninja World, adopting a posture of not helping either side.
"It seems Gamamaru predicted something, and it's highly probable that the Ninja World was defeated..."
Meanwhile.
Madara Uchiha had already begun receiving the relevant Intelligence transmitted by Otsutsuki Hagoromo using Dojutsu Power.
"This... this..."
As the general appearance of the World Government slowly unfolded before him.
Madara Uchiha's fists subconsciously clenched.
"A worthy Opponent!"
"Then let me, Madara Uchiha, contend with your World Government first!"
He suppressed his surging Mood, his pair of Sharingan, which had suddenly turned into Mangekyo, looked up at the four Figures standing beside the Black Hole...
