Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

The moment that voice appeared, the entire stands were enveloped in a terrifying pressure.

Everyone's expression changed. They hadn't expected that someone could approach them, these Kage-level figures, so quietly without being detected.

The Third Raikage, A, who had been silent all along, suddenly opened his eyes wide in anger, and his seated figure shot towards the roof like a huge bolt of lightning.

"Oh!"

With a loud bang, he smashed a large hole in the top of the stands.

As the smoke slowly dissipated, the owner of the voice gradually revealed himself.

It was a tall figure dressed in a black, tight-fitting combat suit, with red layered armor on top.

He held a huge flaming fan and looked down at the crowd below.

Beneath a head of thick, long black hair, half of his face was adorned with an Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan with intricate patterns!

(To clarify, Madara Uchiha awakened the Rinnegan in his old age.)

This is also why he orchestrated Obito and Nagato's plot to revive himself.

Upon seeing that familiar face, the fear that had been dormant deep in their memories was once again awakened in the hearts of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi himself didn't realize that his voice was trembling slightly at this moment:

"Who are you...

You are Uchiha Madara!

Chapter 69 Melee

"You are Uchiha Madara!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were trembling with barely concealed fear, and the Third Raikage's face instantly turned terrified.

The figure standing atop showed little sign of aging, towering before everyone like a god of war.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind was in chaos; of course he recognized this legendary figure.

As one of the village's early leaders, he knew that the establishment of Konoha Village was inseparable from this person's efforts.

Everyone knows about the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, but few people know about the sacrifices Madara Uchiha made during that period.

However, didn't this person die in the battle with Lord Hashirama?

He had personally witnessed his body being placed deep in the mountains by the Second Tobirama Senju.

Now that Hashirama Senju is no more, who can stop his progress?

As a series of thoughts surged through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind, the proud figure finally fixed its gaze on him.

After pondering for a moment, he remembered the person's background and laughed disdainfully:

"Are you that Sarutobi kid?"

You are the current Hokage?

Heh, Tobirama may not be a likable guy, but his strength is not bad.

Why would he make you Hokage? Are the current Hokage all so weak...?

Faced with Madara Uchiha's ridicule, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo showed no resentment, but simply stood there solemnly, on high alert.

At this moment, the Mizukage Yagura, who was sitting in the middle, suddenly leaped up and came to stand in front of Uchiha Madara.

He lowered his head respectfully and said to Uchiha Madara with deep reverence:

"Lord Ban, all plans have been arranged."

The three-tailed fox is currently being kept in captivity on the southeastern beach, awaiting your arrival.

Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha nodded slightly and turned to leave.

At this moment, the Third Raikage, A, finally mustered up his courage and asked:

What exactly is your purpose?

Why accept the Three-Tails?

Upon hearing this question, Madara paused slightly, his abyss-like eyes sweeping over.

With just one glance, Raikage felt as if he were facing not a human, but an invincible ferocious beast.

Seeing his increasingly somber expression, Madara chuckled and said:

"Don't worry, I have no interest in fighting you."

After Hashirama's death, there is no one left in this world worth my attention.

Next, let him play with you.

Oh, right, remember to keep the Nine-Tails safe. I'll retrieve it myself later.

After saying that, Madara pointed his index finger at the Mizukage, Yagura, and said no more. His body gradually became transparent, indicating that he had left the place.

With his departure, the oppressive atmosphere that had been hanging over the scene finally disappeared.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, as if they were drowning people finally surfacing.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Yagura Karatachi with a serious expression and questioned him sharply:

"You actually got together with Uchiha Madara? What are you two plotting?"

As Madara left, Yagura Karatachi abandoned his respectful demeanor and reverted to his usual indifference, replying:

“You have no idea what that person is thinking, and I have no obligation to explain it to you.”

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to say something, the Raikage suddenly spoke up:

"Forget it, don't waste your breath on him."

Since Kirigakure doesn't want the Three-Tails, then we will.

You go over there first, I'll subdue him here quickly, and then come to your aid.

Although we may not be able to defeat that being, we can at least keep the Three-Tails in place!

Upon hearing Ai's suggestion, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded noncommittally.

But Yagura, standing to the side, chuckled and looked at the two of them teasingly, saying:

"Subdue me as soon as possible, then rush over?"

Who gave you your confidence?

and......"

As he said this, he glanced behind him.

Behind him stood a guard whose entire body was covered by clothing.

Sensing his gaze, the guard sighed helplessly.

A buzzing sound came from beneath the mask:

"This is so troublesome..."

"After this is done, I'll ask Madara Uchiha for more money!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his black robe suddenly exploded, and five masked monsters with bodies made of countless black blood vessels rushed out.

This so-called bodyguard turned out to be the mysterious Kakuzu that Madara had found from who-knows-where!

Four of the five monsters suddenly shot out in four different directions like lightning.

They stood firmly at the four corners of the entire high platform building, and their tentacle-like veins transformed into hands as if they were alive, forming several handprints at an astonishing speed.

As the hand seals were completed, the entire platform was tightly enveloped by a square purple flame barrier.

Subsequently, the four monster casters built a small barrier inside, protecting themselves like an impregnable fortress.

This is the renowned Four Purple Flame Formation.

Seeing the purple barrier surrounding them like a net, the three trapped inside instantly understood the enemy's intentions.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Ai, as if on the same wavelength, tacitly lifted the cumbersome Shadow Robe.

Clearly, without first defeating the enemy in front of them, it would be as difficult as climbing to heaven for them to even take one step out of here.

Danzo silently drew the long sword from his back, his eyes sharp as a hawk's, staring intently ahead.

A concentrated his Lightning Release chakra throughout his body, covering it with chakra and lightning, as if he were wearing an invincible armor made of lightning.

Streaks of lightning, like dragons, gathered in his right hand, forming an indestructible, sharp hand blade together with his hand.

As for Hiruzen Sarutobi, he directly summoned the Monkey King and transformed it into the Golden Cudgel, which he held tightly in his hand.

On the other side, Yagura Karatachi had already drawn the club-shaped weapon decorated with green flowers from behind him and looked at the three of them as if facing a formidable enemy.

Beside him, the only remaining Kakuzu clone had bulging blood vessels all over its body, and the ever-expanding black lines of its body, like a black curtain, firmly enveloped the three people below.

The atmosphere of confrontation between the two sides was like the calm before a storm, growing increasingly tense, and a thrilling battle of the highest order was about to erupt.

On the other side, in the audience.

The changes on the high platform were naturally observed by the ninjas of Kirigakure.

Seeing the Mizukage trapped in the Four Purple Flames Formation for some unknown reason, the ninjas present were at a loss for what to do.

Even if the intention was to use this exam to ambush the Hokage and Raikage, shouldn't the Mizukage have notified them in advance?

With the current formation, they have no way to go inside and provide support.

At the crucial moment, it was that bald ninja who stepped forward.

He directed the crowd, saying:

"Everyone, ninjas of chunin level and below, quickly evacuate the people here."

I'll go over there first to observe the situation. The rest of the Jonin, immediately go to the village to gather all the Jonin still in the village and bring them to the scene.

"If you understand, get moving!"

After a slight pause, everyone finally understood his instructions and quickly dispersed.

After several flashes, the bald examiner arrived in front of the Four Purple Flame Array.