Chapter 314: Internal Strife — Madara vs the Great Toad Sage
There was no denying it — if someone's aura could be crushed, it meant only one thing: their strength still lagged behind. Otherwise, Uchiha Madara's momentum wouldn't have been suppressed so effortlessly.
Realizing this, the Great Toad Sage couldn't help but stare at the energy projection of the Fifth Hokage — Uchiha Yuta.
How did this man train? His power was simply beyond comprehension.
Once, the development of the entire shinobi world had been under the control of the Sage of Six Paths, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, and his brother Ōtsutsuki Hamura.
But now, with the sudden rise of the Fifth Hokage — Uchiha Yuta — everything had been thrown into chaos.
Even a being as powerful as Hagoromo had been forced to hide in the shadows, too afraid to show himself. Because if he did, the moment the Fifth Hokage discovered him, he would likely be struck down without mercy.
If Hagoromo could win, that would be one thing.
But if he lost… his name and legacy would be utterly destroyed.
"Uchiha Madara, it seems you're not so great after all," the Great Toad Sage said slowly, his voice deep and filled with mockery. "You had the nerve to accuse me earlier, yet look at yourself — even your aura has been crushed. Is there even a need for you to fight anymore?"
"Shut up…"
Those words were enough to ignite the powder keg that was Uchiha Madara.
Already fuming in disbelief at his own loss of momentum, Madara had not expected to be mocked by the Toad Sage of all beings. Rage surged through him like wildfire. Even he, ever-confident in his own invincibility, could not fully accept the fact that his power had been utterly suppressed by the Fifth Hokage's presence alone.
And now, to be ridiculed? By this old toad?
Madara's fury exploded.
When a warrior of the Six Paths level became enraged, the very heavens trembled.
BOOM!!
In an instant, a violent surge of chakra burst from Madara's body — a shockwave of pure power that split the air apart. His Rinnegan glowed with killing intent so sharp it seemed to pierce through space itself. The overwhelming energy seemed ready to erase the Great Toad Sage entirely.
"Who's afraid of who?!"
The Great Toad Sage, taken aback at first, quickly grew enraged as well.
Did Madara really think he was some helpless amphibian to be stepped on? He'd had enough of being mocked and bullied. He couldn't release his anger at Uchiha Yuta — but Madara? Oh, he could unleash all of it here.
Without hesitation, the Great Toad Sage released a tremendous wave of Senjutsu Chakra, clashing directly against Madara's force.
BOOM!!!
Another massive shockwave tore through the air.
Cracks spread across the sky as waves of raw energy rippled outward, each collision producing a thunderous roar that echoed across the world.
It was terrifying — beyond imagination.
Even the shinobi alliance, who had been watching from afar, stood frozen.
All across the shinobi world, countless people watching through the energy projection were struck dumb by the scene before them.
The Great Toad Sage and Uchiha Madara, supposed allies within the Ninja Alliance, were now fighting each other instead of their true enemy — the Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Yuta.
What kind of absurd spectacle was this?
"Wait—what's going on? Am I seeing this right?!"
"You're not mistaken! The Great Toad Sage and Uchiha Madara… they're actually fighting each other!"
"In the middle of a war — with an overwhelming enemy right in front of them — they start a civil war? Are these two insane?"
"The Ninja Alliance was doomed already, and now they're making it worse… this is just pathetic."
Before long, disbelief turned to despair.
Many shinobi watching fell to their knees, hollow-eyed and hopeless. Their morale was utterly shattered.
It wasn't that they were weak — it was that their so-called leaders, the strongest among them, had already broken down under the pressure of facing Uchiha Yuta.
The Fourth Raikage A, and the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki, had gambled everything on this alliance. But now, seeing it crumble from within, even the undead shinobi revived by Edo Tensei could only sigh in regret.
"This is truly ridiculous…"
The one who broke the silence was Nagato, watching through Edo Tensei with a faint smirk on his lips.
"These two — Madara and the Great Toad Sage — are really something. At a time like this, they still find the time for infighting. It's almost funny."
"Perhaps…" came a calm voice.
It was Uchiha Itachi, who had remained silent until now. He shook his head slightly.
"The Fifth Hokage — Uchiha Yuta — is simply too strong. The pressure he exerts is unbearable, even for those at the level of Six Paths. Perhaps this quarrel is just their way of venting their humiliation."
Nagato gave a small shrug, unconcerned.
"Whatever the reason, the result is the same. The Fifth Hokage — Uchiha Yuta — has already won. Madara and the Great Toad Sage are nothing but clowns now, dancing in front of the entire shinobi world."
He paused, his Rinnegan eyes gleaming coldly.
"Truly… they've brought shame upon themselves."
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