Logically speaking, such a grand final battle should have erupted instantly, with fighting everywhere and death constantly in sight!
Yet in reality, things were nothing like that!
They were just about to clash when a battle high above them suddenly stole their attention!
They had no choice but to look up—those battle shockwaves alone could wipe them out. If they weren't careful and kept their eyes on the sky, they might just disappear mid-fight!
Even the Impure World Reincarnation bodies were no exception. Their moment of revival was also their most vulnerable state—the easiest time to be sealed again!
Right now, they were all staring at the sky in shock, eyes filled with disbelief.
"Did Madara just... disappear like that?"
"You're kidding, right? That guy, Seiki Shimaseki, wasn't this powerful just a few days ago!"
[Susanoo combined with Thousand Hands Manipulation Force: Thrust!] Even that kind of defense crumbled like paper before Seiki Shimaseki!
"I really don't know how such a monster could arise in this era!"
Compared to their shock, the Alliance members were watching with hearts pounding in excitement. Especially after Lord Seiki said that line—"Begin the dance"—which made many feel incredibly inspired!
"Leader-sama is just too domineering!"
"Never would've expected that gentle Lord Seiki had such a domineering side!"
"Come on, Leader-sama's always been ruthless to enemies. Remember when he stormed into Mist's base to eliminate The Third Water Shadow..."
"Haha—let's keep it clean, folks!"
Madara's expression grew dark with rage. He had been defeated even while fused with Hashirama. Moreover, this bastard's arrogant attitude actually resembled his own somewhat?
Seiki Shimaseki flicked his hand toward a spot in the battlefield. "Kurama, sealing him is your job now!"
Kurama twitched his ears forward, claws slashing out from his paws with a sharp swoosh. "Heh heh, I'll be sure to treat him kindly!"
Madara's face turned cold. "Letting my own summoned beast seal me—is this how you plan to humiliate me?"
Shimaseki shook his head slightly. "I have no interest in humiliating you. I'm just helping a friend fulfill a long-standing wish."
"A friend? That beast?" Madara sneered, then his lips curved upward slightly. "Also, you don't actually think you've won yet, do you?"
"What are you trying t—" Before Shimaseki could finish speaking, his expression suddenly changed, and he was blasted away by an invisible force.
Despite this sudden attack, he still tightly held onto Madara.
Madara wasn't surprised. A ninja of Seiki Shimaseki's caliber wouldn't fall for such a petty trick!
However, what was happening to him wasn't just a simple trick!
That invisible force clung onto Shimaseki like a parasite. Especially the arm he used to grab Madara—it was under special, intense assault.
If he hadn't armored his arm with Haki, his wrist might've already been sliced clean off.
Seeing Lord Seiki continuously dodging and retreating, yet there was clearly no one around him, and even using chakra couldn't detect the enemy's presence—everyone else was puzzled.
Was Lord Seiki actually having a clever battle with thin air?
If they hadn't known for sure that Lord Seiki would never abandon them, they might have thought he was faking it!
After dodging several times, Shimaseki seemed to suddenly understand something. He abruptly changed direction midair and shot straight toward Nagato!
"Is this guy's arm made of steel or something? How is he still standing after taking hits like that!"
"Madara was puzzled when he saw Seiki Shimaseki rushing toward Nagato. He chuckled softly. 'No wonder you're the 'God of Ninja' in this era. You've discovered the secret so quickly!'
'But it's useless. Your kind cannot break through Limbo: Border Jail!'
True to his words, when Seiki Shimaseki's fist struck Nagato, a special entity instantly replaced him at the spot, while his real body reappeared in the distance.
'Limbo: Border Jail?' Seiki Shimaseki repeated, feigning ignorance.
Although his posture was somewhat undignified while held in Seiki Shimaseki's grasp, Madara calmly explained, 'Heh, you should already know now - Nagato's Rinnegan was transplanted by me. Therefore, he never truly displayed the eye's full power! At least, my unique Dojutsu was beyond his capability to use!'
Seiki Shimaseki asked, 'Unique Dojutsu? You mean Limbo: Border Jail?'
Madara nodded calmly. 'Exactly. He could only use it once I allowed him to! As for its function, it attacks using shadows invisible and undetectable to you. Moreover, these shadows can defend and change positions!'
Since Limbo: Border Jail was practically unsolvable for anyone who hadn't entered the Six Paths Domain, Madara had another motive for revealing this information - to let everyone know it would ultimately be him who defeated Seiki Shimaseki!
After being defeated twice by Seiki Shimaseki so thoroughly and disgracefully, he wanted to save some face for himself!
Upon hearing Madara's explanation, everyone felt fear rising in their hearts.
'How can we fight an enemy we can't see or sense?'
'Even attacking the main body directly is difficult enough, and the shadow can instantly switch places with the body. That's how he dodged!'
'No wonder it's Madara. We still underestimated him!'
'Fortunately, it was Nagato using those eyes instead of Madara himself. The situation could have been worse!'
Meanwhile, Seiki Shimaseki seemed to be paying attention to Madara's explanation, and the shadow that had pretended to disperse after exchanging places with Nagato seized the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, finally rescuing Madara from Seiki's grasp.
Madara, now free, rubbed his neck and sneered, 'Hehe, looks like I need to add one more point - physical attacks are completely ineffective against my shadow!'
At these words, everyone was shocked again.
They had all seen Seiki's formidable Taijutsu skills firsthand. If physical attacks became ineffective, it would undoubtedly remove a major advantage.
Seiki maintained his calm expression. 'I'm just a Medical Ninja anyway. It's not a big deal if I can't use Taijutsu.'
Madara, who had just jumped back onto the statue's head, almost fell off after hearing this.
A Medical Ninja? What Medical Ninja can kick meteorites and tear apart Susanoos with their bare hands?
After taking a deep breath to calm himself, Madara finally spoke, 'Second round, we start over! But this time, we'll just be assisting. Your opponent will be Nagato!'
Nagato's lips twitched slightly. He just hoped this 'assistant' would keep his mouth shut!
He would have made Madara shut up already if not for the fact that Limbo required Madara's authorization!
However, Madara remained oblivious and continued confidently, "His burst is sustained by Sage Mode and the Eight Gates. As long as we survive this burst period, victory is ours!"
Nagato gave a slight nod; the suggestion was fairly reasonable.
Seiki's expression turned slightly odd. A burst, huh?
Although he was indeed in a burst state, it might not be quite what Madara imagined.
First of all, his Sage Art Chakra was practically endless. A few days of continuous use was no big deal. As for the Eight Gates, as long as all eight weren't opened, this current state was perfectly manageable for him!
So, his "burst period" might last just a little bit longer—like, a few million years longer!
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