Chapter 341: Madara, The Times Have Changed

"Kid, why did you revive me?"

Madara stared at Mirai, his face full of confusion.

Renowned for his intellect and strategic mind, he now found himself struggling to make sense of the situation.

Faced with Madara's bewilderment, Mirai replied flatly, "Your body is of great research value. You're more useful to me alive than dead."

For a moment, Madara was at a loss for words.

Was that really the reason?

His body… valuable for research?

So, he was nothing more than a test subject?

Just as Madara was about to respond, Mirai casually tossed something toward him.

Sensing no hostility, Madara instinctively caught it.

It was a nutrient container.

Inside, unmistakably, were his Rinnegan.

"My Rinnegan... How are they in your hands?"

"What about Obito and Zetsu?" Madara demanded, his shock evident.

He had initially assumed that Mirai had merely stumbled upon the means to revive him using Edo Tensei. But seeing his Rinnegan in Mirai's possession changed everything.

This meant…

Something had drastically disrupted his original plan—something even he had never anticipated.

Hearing Madara's question, Mirai chuckled. "Those two? I took care of them."

Surprisingly, Madara wasn't too shocked by the answer.

Given the power Mirai had just displayed, it was no surprise that Uchiha Obito wouldn't have stood a chance.

As Madara inserted the Rinnegan back into his eye sockets, he fixed Mirai with a sharp gaze.

"Since you killed Obito and are aware that I am the rightful owner of these eyes, why return them to me?"

Mirai answered nonchalantly, "Research takes time. I'd rather have you cooperate willingly."

"Defeating you at your full power should be enough to make you listen, don't you think?"

Madara scoffed coldly. "Arrogant."

He was Uchiha Madara!

No one could command him.

Madara sneered, "If you think that defeating my Edo Tensei form means you can handle me now, then you are gravely mistaken."

"I will teach you a lesson."

Now revived and possessing his Rinnegan, his body coursed with boundless power. His strength had returned to its peak.

Even Hashirama, in his prime, would be helpless before him.

This brat was far too conceited.

"I'll finish you in one move."

"Limbo!"

At Madara's command, four shadowy figures lunged toward Mirai.

In response, Mirai simply raised his fist and struck forward.

"Eighty Gods Vacuum Fist!"

Boom!

With a deafening explosion, the four Limbo clones shattered instantly.

Madara recoiled violently, coughing up blood.

"He broke my Limbo shadows..."

"Impossible!"

Madara's eyes widened in shock.

Limbo existed in a separate plane, undetectable and untouchable by those in the living world!

How had this brat managed to destroy all four at once?

Gritting his teeth, Madara clapped his hands together, gathering his chakra.

"Wood Style: Flower Tree World Birth!"

"Wood Style, huh..." Mirai chuckled, striding forward unhurriedly.

The forest Madara had created burst into bloom, and countless vines lashed toward Mirai.

Yet every single attack passed through him, leaving him completely unharmed.

"This is... Obito's ability!"

Madara grimaced as he recognized the effects of Kamui.

No matter how overwhelming his attacks, they were rendered useless.

But…

Recalling how Mirai had effortlessly destroyed his Limbo shadows earlier, Madara knew he had no choice but to retreat.

If that kind of attack landed on him directly, he might not survive.

"Trying to run?"

Watching Madara retreat, Mirai let out a soft scoff.

Several black rods, formed from Yin-Yang Release, shot out and pierced through Madara's body.

Immediately, he lost control over his chakra.

"Where did these rods come from? How did my Rinnegan fail to perceive them?" Madara was horrified.

How much had changed during his absence?

Who exactly was this Uchiha Mirai?

Despite being at his peak, he had been effortlessly overwhelmed.

As Mirai stood before him, he said calmly, "Madara, it's over."

Madara had not yet reached the true Six Paths level.

Killing him now would be no harder than crushing an ant.

At that moment, Orochimaru stepped forward, smirking as he remarked,

"Lord Madara, the times have changed."

Madara's expression gradually softened as he gazed at the sky in resignation.

"Do it."

Mirai's strength was unfathomable. Their battle had shown him true despair.

Even if he and Hashirama joined forces, they wouldn't stand a chance.

He didn't understand where Mirai's power came from, but it was clear that his era was long gone.

He hadn't achieved his goal, but he wasn't someone who feared defeat.

Seeing Madara's acceptance, Mirai spoke again. "Madara, I went through a lot of trouble to bring you back. I'd prefer you cooperate with Orochimaru's research."

Madara scoffed. "Don't waste your breath. I'd rather die than be your test subject."

Seeing his resolute attitude, Mirai sighed, a tinge of disappointment in his voice.

"So there's no room for discussion, then? What a shame."

"When I previously revived Hashirama, he wouldn't stop talking about wanting to see you again…"

"Uzumaki Mito and Tobirama are dead. The Senju Clan has faded into history. The village system Hashirama built is now a hollow shell."

"Even then, he still dreamed of spending peaceful days with his old friend, just like in the past…"

"I had planned to revive him later, but since you're so determined to die, I suppose I'll just scrap that idea."

As Mirai finished speaking, he prepared to deal the finishing blow.

But in the next instant, Madara's eyes shot open.

"Wait! I've changed my mind!"

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