Chapter 275: Amenominaka!

Well, Raijin hadn't actually considered the possibility of Madara becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.

I mean...

Out of the nine tailed beasts, seven are in my hands, and the other two are dead.

How the hell did Uchiha Madara... how did he become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki? But since I'm already here, I might as well give it a shot. I can't just leave without trying.

I really can't.

"Oh, is that so?" Uchiha Madara raised an eyebrow and nodded slightly.

As for Raijin's claim that he had anticipated Madara becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, Madara didn't believe it for a second.

After all, Raijin's panic and shock when Madara became the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki were genuine.

.

The only conclusion Madara could draw from Raijin's behavior was.

He's desperate!

"You think you're so clever, huh?" Madara glanced at Raijin, then suddenly appeared behind Jiraiya.

"Ah!" Jiraiya screamed as Madara grabbed him by the back of his neck.

The natural energy within Jiraiya's body was visibly draining into Madara at an alarming rate.

"Slash!"

A flash of blade light appeared, and Madara quickly retreated.

As Madara moved back, Jiraiya's body collapsed uncontrollably.

Raijin, holding a sword in one hand and supporting Jiraiya with the other, kept his eyes locked on Madara, ready for his next move.

"Are you okay?" Raijin asked, his voice tense.

"Yeah... When we get back to the village, I'm taking a break for half a month... no, a whole month!" Jiraiya muttered, placing his other hand on Raijin's arm.

He leaned on Raijin as he slowly sat down on the ground.

Senjutsu is indeed powerful, permanently enhancing a person's physical abilities.

But the process is just too slow.

So slow that, despite years of relentless training, Jiraiya still couldn't match Uchiha Madara.

After all, before Senjutsu enhances the body's various attributes, its higher priority is to repair any physical damage.

Ninjas, a profession that constantly lives on the edge, often suffer from all sorts of physical injuries.

"You all, head back first."

Raijin released Jiraiya's arm and spoke in a low voice.

"So this is Senjutsu..."

At that moment, Uchiha Madara, who had been quietly sensing the natural energy, slowly raised his head and gave Raijin a disdainful smile.

It's quite effective. When chakra and natural energy are balanced in equal proportions, the power of a technique can increase several times over.

The difference is like comparing a missile with a nuclear warhead to one without.

But...

"Pretty average, honestly."

Madara scoffed at Raijin, shaking his head as he spoke.

Sure, it's useful, but the amount is just too little.

"Then don't use it! Come on, let me help you get rid of it."

Raijin nodded in agreement, gripping his sword and striding toward Uchiha Madara.

Meanwhile, Hatake Sakumo and the other four ninjas began to retreat slowly.

At this point, the battle here was no longer something they could participate in.

Uchiha Madara had gained such a massive boost.

This fight was unlikely to have any clear outcome.

Of course, no one could predict how it would end.

Even if one side seemed stronger, the final result was still uncertain.

Seeing Raijin approach, Madara couldn't help but laugh.

In that moment, Madara saw a glimpse of the Uchiha clan's long-lost demeanor in Raijin.

It was the kind of confidence that comes from planning something for a long time, only to have it all fall apart when things go unexpectedly wrong.

Even knowing that victory was no longer certain, Raijin stubbornly clung to the hope of forcing the outcome back onto the path he had envisioned.

So, watching Raijin, Madara raised two fingers to his lips.

In the next moment, a beam of purple light shot from his mouth!

**Sage Art: Storm Release Light Fang!**

Raijin didn't hesitate. He raised his finger, and a golden light burst forth.

**Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!**

The two techniques, both with immense piercing power, collided. The point where they met caused the very space around them to distort.

"I'll use it, and not only that, I'll use it to attack you. What are you going to do about it?"

Madara's voice rang out at that moment, making Raijin grit his teeth in frustration.

What a jerk!

"Fight you, of course."

Clenching his teeth, Raijin pushed aside all other thoughts. His focus narrowed solely on Uchiha Madara.

How could he defeat Uchiha Madara? For now, Raijin wasn't aiming to kill him.

Instead, he set a smaller goal: to defeat him first.

After all, Madara wasn't going anywhere.

There wasn't really a perfect strategy.

Uchiha Madara was just too versatile.

The Mangekyou pattern in Raijin's eyes began to spin rapidly, and the sky above darkened with thick clouds.

No one could predict how the battle would unfold.

But laying the groundwork early was always a good idea.

With time on his side, Raijin decided to activate all the abilities that required time to build up.

Perhaps, in the heat of the final clash, they would become the decisive factor.

The other Mangekyou pattern wasn't idle either. **Eternal Setsuna** was activated immediately.

In a battle like this, there was no room for clever tricks or strategies.

A sudden flash of inspiration might play an unexpected role.

But in the end, the most reliable thing was still one's own strength.

Raijin's combat system had long been perfected, and he didn't just rely on one style. In fact, any ninja at the jonin level or above not only trains hard but also constantly analyzes their own abilities and weaknesses. The goal isn't always to overpower the enemy but to ensure they're never left helpless when facing a tough opponent. Choices, after all, are often more important than effort.

In a flash, Raijin transformed into lightning, wielding the weapon Orochimaru had forged for him—Futsunomitama—and launched a fierce attack on Uchiha Madara. By combining the high-speed movement granted by the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's elemental transformation with the near-time-stop dynamic vision provided by the Eternal Setsuna, Raijin's speed reached the pinnacle of what the ninja world had ever seen.

Even Uchiha Madara couldn't easily handle such speed. Madara swung his staff rapidly, creating an impenetrable defense around himself. Yet, despite his efforts, a few slashes of Raijin's blade still managed to land on him.

Madara's expression tightened. Honestly, if he hadn't become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, with its terrifying regenerative abilities, these injuries might have been fatal. Focusing his Rinnegan, Madara quickly adapted to his current speed and the unexpected resilience of his body, then unleashed a powerful Shinra Tensei.

Raijin, moving at high speed, was particularly vulnerable to wide-range, omnidirectional attacks.

"Whoosh!"

A massive force of repulsion hit Raijin, sending him flying backward. Even in his elemental lightning form, Raijin was stretched thin by the force of Shinra Tensei. But it didn't matter—repulsion, strictly speaking, is a physical attack. Even if he were blown apart, Raijin would be fine.

The next moment, a powerful gravitational force suddenly appeared.

Shinra Tensei followed by Bansho Tenin was one of Madara's signature combos, and it was incredibly effective. Anyone in the ninja world, including Raijin and Jigen, would struggle against this move. Of course, while it looked like Raijin's lightning form was charging toward Madara, this wasn't ordinary lightning.

This lightning, infused with the power of the Tenseigan and natural energy couldn't be absorbed by Madara. In fact, if it hit him, even Uchiha Madara would feel the pain.

So, Madara's staff transformed into a bowl, appearing directly in Raijin's path. This caused Raijin's form to shift.

Raijin had two swords. One was Futsunomitama, which not only allowed the wielder to transform into lightning but also helped them maintain that form. Futsunomitama shifted from lightning back to its solid form, with Raijin's body hidden within it. The blade began to spin rapidly under the influence of Raijin's Magnet Release.

Super Electromagnetic Cannon!

Just blast through everything!

The other sword was the Kusanagi Sword, which couldn't transform into lightning with its wielder. From the dark clouds above, a flash of purple-gold light appeared as the Kusanagi Sword shot toward Uchiha Madara at lightning speed. Madara's Rinnegan shifted slightly, and he reacted almost instantly.

First, he dodged the trajectory of Futsunomitama. Madara wasn't entirely sure if his Yin-Yang Release could block Raijin's attack. Then, he focused on evading the sword descending from above.

"Ugh!"

At that moment, Uchiha Madara felt a sharp pain in his chest. The Kusanagi Sword had somehow pierced through him without him noticing.

"Lightning Strike!"

With Raijin's roar, a bolt of lightning as thick as a tree trunk suddenly appeared in the sky, striking the Kusanagi Sword.

The sword conducted an immense voltage, instantly spreading the electric current.

"Zap!"

The spot where Madara had been standing exploded into a ball of fire.

"Impressive!"

Madara's figure reappeared to the side, gasping for breath.

In that brief exchange, he had genuinely faced a life-or-death moment.

"You're really hard to kill."

Raijin looked at Uchiha Madara and spoke softly.

Using the shadows of Limbo: Border Jail to perform a substitution technique?

Is that how Limbo: Border Jail can be used?

The Kusanagi Sword returned to its original form and vanished back into the clouds.

There was no need to keep harassing Madara with it.

After all, unpredictable attacks were the most terrifying.

"I believe you have the ability to kill me now."

Uchiha Madara floated in mid-air, speaking calmly to Raijin.

"But now, I've become even stronger. Let me show you the power of the Rinne Sharingan!"

Madara tilted his chin up slightly, looking down at Raijin.

In the next moment, the surroundings underwent a dramatic transformation.

The thunderclouds covering the sky were gone.

The grass, trees, and rocks had vanished.

The environment turned into a frozen wasteland.

**Amenominaka**, huh? Raijin thought to himself, watching Madara float in the air, holding the staff.

This was going to be a headache.

Uchiha Madara… was no Otsutsuki Kaguya.

This guy, who had clawed his way through the Warring States period and survived countless life-and-death battles, could wield the same power far more effectively than Kaguya ever could.

"In this world, I am the ruler."

Uchiha Madara looked down at Raijin, who stood on the ice, seeming small and insignificant. Madara's heart was cold and detached.

The sudden surge of power hadn't made him lose his composure.

Gaining immense power in a short time and adapting to it—this wasn't Madara's first time going through such a process.

At the same time, Madara didn't underestimate Raijin.

This younger clansman of his was truly strong.

Frighteningly strong.

If Madara let his guard down, he would lose badly.

"Hello there, ruler."

Raijin looked up at Uchiha Madara, his body slowly rising into the air.

In a world like this, the safest place was undoubtedly the sky.

"Hmph..."

Madara sneered, not making any obvious movements.

In the next moment, countless ice pillars suddenly appeared!

**Ice Release: Ice Pillars of Ninety-Nine!**

Raijin reacted almost instantly.

The Truth-Seeking Orbs orbiting around him shot toward the ice pillars.

The pillars shattered, and the orbs returned to Raijin's side.

But at the same moment, the shattered ice fragments reappeared around Raijin.

Madara, floating in the air, clenched his fist.

**Heavenly Ice Prison!**

 In an instant, Raijin was frozen in place.

"Crash!"

In less than a second, Raijin broke free from his restraints. However, he knew that this situation couldn't go on any longer. He had taken every single one of Madara's techniques head-on, which was already a huge disadvantage. But in this space, it was nearly impossible for him to dodge.

Of course, he could choose to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape. But what good would that do? As long as Madara was alive, there would be no peace for him no matter where he went. So, Raijin decided to take the initiative and launch a surprise attack.

With a flash of lightning, he gathered all his power into a single strike, slashing forward in a quick draw. This was one of Raijin's favorite opening moves.

*Boom!*

But just as Raijin closed in on Uchiha Madara, scorching molten lava suddenly appeared around Madara. The environment shifted once again. The icy, bone-chilling air turned unbearably hot in an instant. 

The ice mountains that were everywhere moments ago were now replaced by rivers of lava. The drastic shift from cold to heat would've been enough to make an ordinary person sick—though, in this case, they probably wouldn't even have the chance to catch a cold.

"This space is perfect for Fire Release," 

Madara said with a light chuckle as he looked at Raijin.

An invisible repulsive force pushed Raijin back, and Madara began forming hand seals. 

(End of chapter.)

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