Chapter 233: Resist to the End
The reason the Fourth Raikage didn't fall into Uchiha Madara's genjutsu was because he had already activated his Lightning Release Chakra Mode from the very start.
And once he learned that his opponent was Uchiha Madara, he immediately entered the highest level of alert, staying on guard at all times against Madara's Sharingan.
So, at the very instant Madara launched his genjutsu, he used his super high-speed movement to dodge the attack completely.
"Not bad speed."
Madara's gaze followed the Fourth Raikage's movements.
Although his eyes couldn't lock onto the target to cast genjutsu, it was clear he could still see exactly where the Raikage was.
"You won't destroy the peace of the ninja world!"
The Fourth Raikage suddenly closed in, throwing a punch straight at Madara's neck. "Lariat Raging Thunder!"
His taijutsu could be said to be unrivaled in the ninja world—
A strength that could make opponents tremble in fear.
But against Uchiha Madara, all of that seemed to lose its shine.
Madara easily deflected the Raikage's attack and countered with a kick.
The two quickly exchanged blows—punches and kicks flying—locked in a fierce stalemate.
Inside, the Fourth Raikage's heart was already in turmoil.
He hadn't expected that Madara could use mere flesh and blood to match his taijutsu, and even in a normal state, his speed could keep up with the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
"This man really is as terrifying as the legends say!"
Shocked, the Raikage realized that if he held anything back, he would never be able to match this opponent.
In an instant, he exploded with chakra throughout his entire body, fully entering maximum-power Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
At once, all his hair stood on end, and his body seemed to bulk up, almost swelling in size.
The aura he exuded far surpassed what it had been before.
"Oh?"
Madara was slightly surprised—
Clearly impressed by this display of power.
"Interesting. Your taijutsu is impressive, the strongest I've seen so far.
"But that's all. Before me, it won't make any waves."
Madara had just finished speaking when a fist suddenly landed squarely on his face.
He was sent flying backward, shock flooding his mind.
"What?"
"I… couldn't see his speed at all!"
At that moment, Madara realized he had underestimated his opponent.
Earlier, the Fourth Raikage hadn't been fighting at full power, which was why Madara could keep up with his speed.
Now, at full strength, the Raikage's speed was comparable to the Flying Thunder God Technique—
Naturally, Madara could no longer react in time.
Taking that punch and sensing danger, Madara grew serious.
He responded by flooding his body with chakra, forming the armor of his Susanoo.
At that moment, the Raikage appeared in front of him again, delivering another solid punch to his face.
Bang!
After taking two consecutive blows, Madara's face cracked open, breaking apart into drifting ash that vanished into the air.
The Raikage froze for a moment at the bizarre sight—
But what shocked him even more was that Madara's shattered face began to regenerate.
"You…"
The Fourth Raikage didn't know about the Impure World Reincarnation Technique, but he still realized something was very wrong with this Madara.
By now, Madara's body was completely encased in his Susanoo, the enormous chakra armor protecting him while his face fully regenerated.
Seeing the Raikage still frozen in surprise, Madara gave a cold, disdainful snort. "My turn."
With that, he attacked, the giant sword in Susanoo's hand swinging mercilessly at the target—
And fast.
The Raikage reacted instantly, disappearing in a flash.
But he wasn't just dodging—he reappeared behind Madara's towering chakra giant.
"Lariat Raging Thunder!!"
His hand-chop came down as though the hundred-meter-tall Susanoo was no different from an ordinary person in his eyes.
Boom!
With a deafening crash, a massive breach opened in the back of Madara's Susanoo.
Madara's heart tightened.
This was Susanoo's third stage—though, because he was not at his living peak, this form was not its strongest possible state.
Still, its defense was not something a normal person could hope to break.
Yet now, with just one strike, the Raikage had shattered what he prided himself on.
That attack power—undeniably tremendous.
"As I thought, being reincarnated again to regain more of my power was indeed necessary."
Madara muttered to himself and went on the offensive again.
At the same time, with his massive chakra reserves, the broken Susanoo was quickly restored to its original form.
The Raikage gave a cold snort and met him head-on without hesitation.
Once again, the two clashed in fierce battle.
…
Land of Fire, Konohagakure.
In the Hokage's office, Uchiha Obito and Namikaze Minato walked in.
"The new ninja academy is under construction. With the news of the ninja world's unification spreading across the nations, and with peace established, craftsmen and talented artisans from all over are flocking to us, eager to put their skills to use," Minato reported to Uchiha Dali.
This was all within expectations, and Dali nodded in satisfaction.
At that moment, Nara Shikaku stepped forward to report as well. "The economic policies are now being implemented everywhere. The regional leaders have already returned with your latest orders and are guiding their respective personnel in carrying out the work."
As long as the economy prospered and culture flourished—
With money to be made, plentiful entertainment, and an uplifting spirit—
It would be difficult for the ninja world to fall into chaos again.
Now, the only things Dali worried about were Uchiha Madara, the hidden Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, and the other members of the Ōtsutsuki clan who might arrive at any time in the future.
"Any news on Uchiha Madara's whereabouts?"
Dali looked at Obito.
He had no intention of simply letting Madara grow stronger unchecked.
When Madara escaped last time, Dali had ordered Obito, Uchiha Shisui, and Uzumaki Nagato to track his movements and investigate.
"I've already taken them to several former Akatsuki bases and searched Madara's old hideouts, but so far, we haven't found any trace of him," Obito replied.
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