The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Previously, it was just a matter of uncertainty.

Now, seeing this giant Susanoo and sensing the chakra aura of his close friend and rival at close range, there was absolutely no doubt left.

That's definitely Madara Uchiha.

The chakra surged forth further, and he subconsciously quickened his pace.

"Whoosh!"

In a few flashes, in less than a minute, they quickly crossed the obstacle and arrived at a slightly open high point. What came into view was the scene of Uchiha Madara's Susanoo being suppressed and forced back by the giant humanoid stone statue summoned by Toneri.

And it was at the moment of witnessing this scene.

Hashirama's pupils involuntarily contracted.

He wasn't shocked that Madara Uchiha was being suppressed by Toneri, but rather that he actually saw that his close friend wasn't an impure spirit, but a living, breathing person of flesh and blood.

If it weren't for the fact that it was 100% impossible.

Hashirama even began to doubt whether he was under a genjutsu, because Madara was killed by his own hands, right there at the Valley of the End.

That's the only point.

Hashirama was absolutely certain.

But what did he see today?

His dearest friend was still alive and kicking. Did he not kill him in the Valley of the End?

It's the Izanagi technique!?

But both Tobirama and I checked it multiple times, and there wasn't a single problem. There's no way Madara could have escaped!

Is there something special about this technique that the two brothers haven't figured out?

Or perhaps Madara really did die, but was later resurrected through some special means!?

Since his own younger brother could research a forbidden technique like the Impure World Reincarnation, Hashirama wasn't at all surprised that Madara Uchiha got the resurrection formula from somewhere.

have to say.

Even people who aren't very bright can have moments of brilliance, especially when they encounter the person they care about most.

Anyway, it's all about the freckles.

Hashirama has always been a very positive and sensitive person.

Just a moment ago, I almost guessed the whole truth: Madara did not die in the Valley of the End, but did escape using the Izanagi technique. He did die later, but he was resurrected using the Rinne Rebirth technique.

However, for Hashirama, the truth was no longer so important. What mattered was whether Madara had reappeared or had clearly been hiding near the Valley of the End from the beginning, observing their battle.

what is the reason?

What is the goal?

Everything between the pillars is unknown.

The only thing that can be confirmed is...

My dear friend is definitely up to no good, especially those eyes of his.

"The legendary Rinnegan? When did Madara acquire such eyes!?"

Hashirama stared wide-eyed, a look of utter shock on his face, and murmured something under his breath.

At this moment.

Hashirama's mind was truly a mess.

He had no idea what was going on, and most importantly, he didn't know what he should do.

Helps with freckles?

Do not make jokes.

Having already surrendered, even if he didn't consider his own reputation, Hashirama wouldn't do something so shameless just for the sake of the remaining people in Konoha.

But what if we say you helped Menma defeat Uchiha Madara?

Putting aside the emotional aspect, Hashirama was somewhat reluctant to fight Madara, just looking at the current level of combat...

It seemed like I couldn't get involved at all.

When did Madara's Susanoo become so big and terrifying?!

Those Rinnegan eyes really do look genuine!?

Is it only through the power of the Rinnegan that it possesses such power?

Hashirama frowned deeply.

Of course, Madara Uchiha's strength far exceeded Hashirama's expectations, far surpassing that of the battle decades ago. Menma and Toneri's strength shocked Hashirama even more. He was well aware that Menma had been holding back in the battle just now and hadn't gone all out, but he really didn't expect Menma to be this strong.

'This is beyond the reach of humans, isn't it?'

This ninja god, who was once regarded and called by the world in this way, looked at Menma not far away and subconsciously uttered such a heartfelt sigh.

The battle at the center of the vortex.

Menma's upright figure was truly etched deep into Hashirama's heart at that moment.

Hashirama couldn't help but feel grateful that he had chosen to concede, otherwise, an endless and tragic end would have awaited him and Konoha.

It was the power that was being unleashed at full force.

Even though he wasn't the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki, Menma had no room for mercy when facing Madara Uchiha, who possessed the Rinnegan.

"Boom!!"

That was already a giant golden sword that had risen high.

From the angle at which the void was slashed down.

Even the Susanoo controlled by Madara Uchiha was unable to completely contend with it.

"Pfft!"

"Peng!"

The sword's edge was blocked from the front.

As the golden light shone brightly, the azure light and shadow of Susanoo's sword were completely suppressed.

The power that has dissipated.

In less than a few seconds.

The blade, swiftly slashing downwards, trembled violently as Madara Uchiha's expression changed drastically, and simultaneously severed the Susanoo sword in two.

"What!?"

Madara Uchiha was caught off guard and didn't have time to change his tactics.

"Whoosh!"

The only option is to retreat immediately and then proceed.

But it was at the same time.

The giant stone statue that Madara Uchiha had just dodged stepped forward again, its fists slamming heavily into Susanoo's left shoulder.

"Peng!"

A dull thud followed.

"Boom!!"

Madara Uchiha felt a fierce tremor rushing towards him, shattering the surface of his Susanoo.

This made Madara Uchiha's expression look uglier than ever before.

Before the battle, he was already well aware of Menma and Toneri's strength, especially the scene where Menma's golden giant sword forcefully split Hashirama's True Several Thousand Hands in two, which was deeply imprinted in Madara Uchiha's mind.

If you're facing one person alone, you might have a decent chance of winning, but if you're facing two people, your chances of winning are probably less than 10%. If you force yourself to fight, you'll likely still be defeated, but that's only if you fight to the death and never retreat.

Madara Uchiha felt that, in any case, the probability of him escaping was still quite high, and it was unlikely that Menma and Toneri would be able to stop him.

At most, it will just require paying a price.

However, reality still slapped Madara Uchiha in the face.

This scene, this setup.

There was absolutely no room for resistance!

From the beginning until now, they have been on the defensive the whole time, and their teamwork is incredibly smooth.

The offensive waves came one after another.

"asshole!"

If it weren't for the comprehensive defense provided by Susanoo, he would have perished in the first wave of attacks from the two of them.

This is no joke.

"Snapped!"

Another giant stone statue descending with immense pressure.

Even if a part of it is shattered by its own Susanoo, it can be restored instantly.

Madara Uchiha had already figured out part of the principles behind the techniques.

He realized that this stone statue was just like his Susanoo, as long as the caster's chakra was not exhausted.

It can repair itself indefinitely and continue fighting indefinitely.

An ultimate weapon of war.

"Spiritual communication!"

The prospect of being attacked from both sides is a situation that Madara Uchiha cannot accept.

Although it's not yet the necessary moment.

But Madara Uchiha, having no other choice, slammed his hands together, the hand seals he had quickly completed slamming down.

"puff!"