Chapter 315: Confused Jigen
This small island had never been peaceful—fighting and killing proved routine.
Only previously the exchange on the island suppressed all dissent. All rogue ninja could only forcefully endure, obeying exchange-established rules.
Only now suddenly a fierce character appeared, intending to challenge the exchange's island status—immediately making many rogue ninja grow restless.
Exchange people hadn't encountered challengers to their leader's authority in ages. They didn't care who came—swarming from the manor, killing toward Madara standing on high ground.
"Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees!"
Without Madara needing action, Obito struck first with Wood Release.
Before entering, Yasushi instructed him to find opportunities demonstrating presence—letting Black Zetsu's side know he was also on-scene, also contributing effort.
This way could better conceal Yasushi's existence without arousing Black Zetsu's suspicion.
Python-group-like vines burst from underground, explosively erupting among the exchange's numerous shinobi before sweeping in all directions.
Most people facing this attack level were hung on trees without resistance.
But ultimately this was Jigen's base operated for many years—quite a few powerful shinobi existed inside.
Especially one person whose mark suddenly flashed. Strip-shaped Karma tattoos appeared on his body surface. His entire momentum surged wildly.
"Daring to rampage at the exchange—leave your life here!"
He shouted loudly while waving his hand. Sharp-as-blades Wind Release emerged overwhelmingly, cutting surrounding vines to fragments.
Obito wore a wooden expression, saying nothing. Only following original plans, he opened Susanoo while killing toward that group.
On the other side, Yasushi easily reached the heavily defended vault location. First using Tenseigan to confirm everyone's positions, then switching to Kamui mode—one by one killing those guards.
Taking the key to open the door, Yasushi hummed a tune while entering the vault.
This place was filled with shelves, neatly arranged with various ninja tools, scrolls and other resources.
But Yasushi had zero interest in these things. Casually circling around, he found a good position.
Grinning, he extracted the forged "Uchiha Stone Tablet" from Kamui space, properly placing it in the most conspicuous shelf's central position in the vault.
Someone like Madara had tremendous paranoia. Directly telling Madara—he might not believe, perhaps even suspecting ulterior motives.
Truth was better letting Madara discover himself.
"Hehe, Lord Madara—the gift's already prepared. Just waiting for you to unbox it."
After placing the item, Yasushi hummed a tune while exiting, considerately closing the door.
The door's seal automatically closed. Anyone coming wouldn't realize this place had been invaded.
Boom!
Violent explosion sounds rang out. Even here at the vault, the ground shook.
But the vault door's seal flashed, calming these aftershocks.
Clearly, this vault had been strengthened by Otsutsuki Isshiki—extremely sturdy.
However, the outside battle just began. If Madara joined, this underground vault might not survive!
Yasushi stopped, frowning while thinking ages—feeling he still needed guiding Madara.
Couldn't let Madara take detours!
So Yasushi changed plans again, concealing his form into Kamui space while secretly watching battle developments, seeking intervention opportunities.
On the island, that shinobi bearing "Karma" ultimately suffered from body quality issues—unable to fully manifest Karma's power before being defeated by Obito.
"Damn it!"
His body now teetered on collapse's edge. Right shoulder torn to fragments by Kamui. Blood sprayed wildly throughout his body.
Obito hung his body high with wooden branches—like displaying to others.
A figure suddenly flashed, kicking Susanoo.
That indestructible Susanoo before this kick resembled a child's toy—thunderously shattering.
"Impossible!"
Obito's pupils contracted sharply. Fundamentally unable to react, he was kicked—entire body directly flying out.
While airborne, half his body began fragmenting.
Those milky-white White Zetsu tissues and Susanoo's azure chakra fragments scattered together, drifting down in midair.
After Jigen appeared, he waved his hand. Several black rods suddenly appeared on the giant tree suspending that shinobi, destroying the giant tree to fragments.
Then he flashed before Madara who'd been watching the spectacle. After scanning up and down, he frowned with disgust:
"Edo Tensei body?"
"Have your behind-the-scenes master come out. Honestly confess how you knew of my existence."
"Hahahaha..." Madara watched Jigen who just displayed might, revealing wild attitude. "I am Uchiha Madara! No one can control me!"
"As for you—you'd better honestly confess where the Sage of Six Paths hides!"
"Sage of Six Paths?" Jigen's brow involuntarily furrowed.
He naturally knew the Sage of Six Paths' name but completely didn't understand why seeking the Sage of Six Paths would lead Madara here.
His puzzled gaze scanned Madara before growing suspicious inwardly.
Perhaps stumbling here accidentally—not targeting himself?
However, he also proved an arrogant person—fundamentally too lazy explaining to Madara.
"I don't care if you specifically came troubling me or accidentally arrived here. But merely knowing my name means you can die."
After speaking, Jigen waved his hand. Several black rods suddenly appeared on Madara's body.
"When?" Madara's pupils contracted sharply. Even with Mangekyō Sharingan, he couldn't see clearly how these black rods appeared on himself.
"Sealing technique..." Jigen combined both hands. Tadpole runes spread from black rods toward Madara's body.
He clearly knew that against Madara's Edo Tensei body, ordinary attacks were meaningless. Only sealing techniques worked.
But next moment, Madara's pupils suddenly rotated—switching from Mangekyō Sharingan form to Rinnegan appearance.
"Shinra Tensei!"
Massive repulsive force centered on Madara, explosively erupting in all directions.
Jigen's body was immediately repelled. When he stabilized his form in midair, he saw Madara had already extracted the black rods, watching him with excited expression.
"Hahahaha..."
"As expected—Sage of Six Paths' subordinate! This dojutsu ability proves truly strong!"
"But unfortunately—you encountered me!"
Accompanying Madara's wild laughter, a colossal giant towering to heaven rose from the ground.
Perfect Susanoo once again displayed before everyone.