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Chapter 373 How can I use my full strength against you?! (Fifth update!)

"Limbo: Border Prison!"

Four Limbo shadows flew out directly from Uchiha Madara's body, each of them rushing towards Uehara Naraku along a separate path!

These shadows are all illusions!

Aside from the Rinnegan being able to see these shadows and the Six Paths Sage Techniques being able to sense their location, there is no other way to do it!

"Sigh, there's something I've always wanted to say..."

Uehara Naraku leaped into the air, watching the Limbo shadows rushing towards him, and with a whirlwind kick, he struck four Limbo shadows in succession!

Madara Uchiha's eyes narrowed suddenly!

Before he could even touch Uehara Naraku's body, the four Limbo shadows were all kicked away by Uehara Naraku with a single move!

After Uehara Naraku kicked away all of Limbo's shadows, he casually patted his clothes as if he hadn't done anything.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat awkward.

Madara Uchiha watched Uehara Naraku's actions, then simply waved his hand to recall his Limbo shadow, rubbed his cheek, stared intently at Uehara Naraku, and burst into laughter.

"Ha, really, you tricked me again!"

Madara Uchiha slowly opened his palm, smiling as he continued, "It seems you've always understood the Limbo: Border Jail technique, yet you lied to me, saying you didn't understand. Uehara Naraku, you really are..."

"…No."

Uehara Naraku nodded slowly, then explained with an innocent expression, "But I noticed something was off about Madara-senpai's gaze..."

Madara Uchiha stared speechlessly at Naraku Uehara's shameless face, then gritted his teeth and said, "Still trying to fool me?! Do you think I'm that idiot Hashirama?"

Madara Uchiha is a really interesting person.

Once he encounters something surprising during a battle, he immediately transforms into a high-level fanboy of Hashirama Senju. Once he starts praising Hashirama's strength, it's as if everyone else in the ninja world, no matter how strong, is trash except for Hashirama Senju.

If Madara Uchiha encounters something that displeases him in conversation or daily life, he will transform into a high-level critic of Hashirama Senju. Once he starts criticizing Hashirama's intelligence, it seems that everyone in the ninja world except Hashirama Senju has normal intelligence.

Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju were destined to be enemies for life.

Looking at Madara Uchiha's expression, Naraku Uehara slowly nodded, sighed, and said, "You're right, I did deceive you..."

After saying that, Uehara Naraku spoke again in a low voice, "Anyway, I already deceived you once with Uchiha Obito when you were just resurrected today, so you shouldn't care about being fooled now, right?"

"..."

Madara Uchiha's expression was subtle.

At that moment, Madara Uchiha remembered what Naraku Uehara had said to Tsunade and Jiraiya. It seemed that Naraku had also said something like, "I lied to you once before, so even if I lie to you again now, you will definitely be able to accept it."

What kind of logic is this!

There's something wrong with Uehara Naraku!

Who wouldn't care about being deceived?

Especially being deceived by the same person time and time again—anyone would find that unacceptable!

Fortunately, Madara Uchiha was magnanimous. He glanced speechlessly at Naraku Uehara, calmly shook his head, and then said, "Never mind, it's just a trivial matter..."

"As expected of Madara-senpai, he has such a magnanimous heart!"

Uehara Naraku slowly nodded and continued, "Madara-senpai, you really can't beat me. I would never revive you unless I was absolutely certain of victory!"

Several years ago, I was already capable of resurrecting you using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, but I was worried that I wouldn't be able to completely control you...

Therefore, every time Zetsu suggested resurrecting you using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, I had Kabuto Yakushi stall for time until I was certain that even if you became the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki, I could completely suppress you. Only then did I order Kabuto Yakushi to revive you.

Madara Uchiha: "..."

Black Zetsu: "..."

That guy, Uehara Naraku…

Damn it, I forgave him too soon!

Madara Uchiha's expression was subtly complex. He slowly tapped his arm to calm himself down and said, "I will not easily revive someone until I have absolute control over their power."

After saying that, Madara Uchiha's expression suddenly turned serious: "If victory or defeat can be estimated based on mere intuition, then what's the point of fighting? Uehara Naraku, our battle isn't over yet!"

The next moment, Madara Uchiha reached out and grabbed a Truth-Seeking Ball, which landed in his hand and turned into a black rod!

"Yes, I've worried about that too."

Uehara Naraku slowly nodded, then suddenly stretched out his hand in a certain direction of the battlefield, and a chain flashed and disappeared instantly!

This is a skill that steals from others!

Uehara Naraku directly stole Might Guy's Eight Gates Taijutsu Secret Technique, Night Guy!

A cloud of red steam suddenly rose from Uehara Naraku's body as he looked at Uchiha Madara and said, "Madara-senpai, in order to ensure I can suppress your power after your resurrection, I have prepared many trump cards for you!"

These trump cards are plentiful…

Even Uehara Naraku himself didn't know how Uchiha Madara could win!

Madara Uchiha stared at the red steam rising from Naraku Uehara's body, his expression gradually changing: "This is... the Eight Gates? Red steam? Are you out of your mind?!"

This is the Eight Gates Formation!

Madara Uchiha had also heard of this taijutsu!

It is said that when the Eight Gates are fully opened, the chakra will turn red due to the burning of blood energy in the body, which is the peak state of the Eight Gates!

This could be fatal!

What surprised Madara Uchiha was that Naraku Uehara's power and aura remained as abundant as ever, seemingly unaffected by the Eight Gates...

Fortunately, many people present knew about Uehara Naraku's ability to steal enemy techniques. Black Zetsu quickly explained, "Lord Madara, please be careful. Uehara can steal everyone's techniques, and it doesn't seem to take any toll on him!"

"..."

After hearing Black Zetsu's words, Madara Uchiha suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Uehara Naraku, whose red steam was gradually taking shape around him. His expression changed slightly.

Madara Uchiha's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched the red steam transform into a dragon's head. His face darkened as he said, "This chakra power... is simply impossible to ignore..."

Of course, it's not a big problem.

Madara Uchiha remained calm.

No matter how powerful Uehara Naraku's attacks are, the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki cannot die unless someone extracts the Ten-Tails from his body.

Uehara Naraku's hair rose slowly from the red steam. He opened his palm and said softly, "To let you experience this move, I deliberately resurrected the person who developed this technique!"

"The Eighth Gate - The Gate of Death - Night Kai!"

The next moment, Uehara's figure suddenly rushed towards Uchiha Madara, his huge red dragon head sweeping across the earth, his tail swaying behind him!

With the support of Uehara Naraku's powerful life force and chakra, Night Guy's red dragon, which was almost a hundred meters long, charged towards Uchiha Madara!

A defensive barrier made of Truth-Seeking Balls blocked Madara Uchiha's path!

Seemingly feeling that one barrier wasn't enough, Madara Uchiha waved his hand and manipulated the other Truth-Seeking Balls to form layers of barriers as well!

Unfortunately...

The red dragon steam riding on Uehara Naraku shattered the barriers of Truth-Seeking Balls with overwhelming force, and kicked Uchiha Madara!

"Haa..."

Madara Uchiha suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood.

At that moment, Madara Uchiha felt as if countless bones in his body had been shattered, and that most of his body had been kicked to pieces!

With the chakra boost from Uehara Naraku, Night Guy's power was almost maximized. Madara Uchiha could feel all his bones shattering, and even his internal organs were being destroyed...

Even though the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki granted him the ability to recover quickly, allowing his injured body to heal, it still couldn't prevent Madara Uchiha from experiencing the pain of severe injuries at this moment.

This is terrifying!

This move is so powerful that even dodging is impossible!

When that figure enveloped in red steam attacked, even space itself was distorted by the immense power and incredible speed, leaving no room for escape!

"Can it really hold on?"

As the red steam on Uehara Naraku's body dissipated, he watched as Uchiha Madara slowly recovered. His brows furrowed slightly, and with a wave of his hand, another chain flashed as he once again stole Might Guy's technique!

"..."

When Madara Uchiha saw red steam rising from Naraku Uehara's body, his expression finally changed.

Madara Uchiha stared at Naraku Uehara, his expression grim, and said, "Naraku Uehara, is all you can do is borrow other people's techniques?"

To be honest, Ye Kai's kick really hurt a bit when it landed.

Uehara Naraku frowned and looked at Uchiha Madara, saying, "This ultimate taijutsu technique is already enough to restrain my power... Does an adult have to use all their strength to fight a baby in swaddling clothes?"

"..."

Madara Uchiha slowly fell silent.

Uehara Naraku's words sounded strangely familiar; it seemed he had said them before. No, Uehara Naraku's version was even more arrogant.

"If you really want to see my full power, then I'll grant your wish!"

The next moment, Uehara Naraku's figure suddenly appeared next to Uchiha Madara, so fast that even his Rinnegan couldn't catch a trace of him!

"So fast!"

Madara Uchiha's eyes changed instantly!

Because Uehara Naraku was too fast, Uchiha Madara only had time to hurriedly extend one arm to block in front of him!

Uehara Naraku's hands flew, and almost the instant he arrived, he cleanly and decisively broke the arm that Uchiha Madara had used to block him!

"This is…"

Madara Uchiha's vision went black.

The next moment, Uehara Naraku's hand reached out and pressed down on Uchiha Madara's face, shoving him into the ground!

A destructive beam of divine magic was brewing from Uehara Naraku's palm!

Uehara Naraku released his grip, looked down at Uchiha Madara who was pinned to the ground, and calmly spread his hands.

"Senior Madara, if I had used even a little more of my power against you, our battle would have turned out like this. How am I supposed to use my full strength against you?"

Fifth update

Seven chapters still owed…

(End of this chapter)