Chapter 275: Madara Uchiha’s Dead End...

Whoosh!

As Hashirama Senju’s monstrous punch swept through the air, the gust it generated lifted Ning Feng’s black hair!

At the same time, the force contained within the blow traveled directly through the air toward the distance!

Like a tiger descending a mountain, like a carp leaping from water, the incredibly fast shockwave slammed into a mountain behind Ning Feng!

Boom!

The mountain exploded apart under the force generated by Hashirama’s casual punch!

Countless rocks scattered across the battlefield!

And this was merely the effect of the wind pressure from a single, casually thrown punch!

Ning Feng took a deep breath.

This level of taijutsu...

Even Might Guy after opening the Sixth Gate during the Fourth Great Ninja War wouldn’t be much stronger.

Might Guy had become one of Konoha’s elite Jonin through taijutsu alone.

He had spent decades cultivating the Eight Gates and gained unimaginable enhancements after opening the Gate of View.

And yet...

A casual punch from Hashirama already possessed the power of Sixth Gate Might Guy?

Moreover, this destructive force...

Was far more direct and terrifying than Wood Release itself.

At that moment, Ning Feng finally understood why everyone only spoke of Hashirama’s Wood Release and rarely mentioned his terrifying taijutsu.

Because hardly anyone could even get close to Hashirama.

Most shinobi were already defeated by his Wood Release before they could approach him.

And if someone powerful enough did manage to close the distance...

Hashirama’s monstrous strength would simply crush them.

As a result, stories about his taijutsu never spread.

A helpless smile appeared on Ning Feng’s lips.

He had originally thought Madara was the one he needed to be most wary of.

Who would’ve guessed that Hashirama was this strong?

For the moment, he genuinely couldn’t gain the upper hand against Hashirama in close combat.

"Obito, think carefully. If you still want to work with me, it’s not too late."

Nearby, Madara, whose chakra had been almost completely exhausted, sat half-slumped on the ground.

His expression remained calm as he watched Obito Uchiha, wearing the white three-tomoe mask, slowly approach.

Madara had anticipated Obito’s betrayal long ago.

Obito was not someone who trusted others easily.

Even if Madara had saved his life.

Even if he was Obito’s ancestor.

Obito would never place all his chips on the table.

Furthermore, after Madara’s death, Obito had used Madara’s name to navigate the ninja world and had gained considerable experience.

His personality had become increasingly complicated as a result.

Trying to fool him with a few simple words was no longer as easy as before.

For now, Madara only wanted to stall him.

Once his chakra recovered...

He had several ways to deal with space-time ninjutsu.

Would he really need to fear Obito then?

"It’s already too late to say those things."

Obito didn’t even open his eyes.

The dark eyeholes of his mask faced directly toward Madara.

His muffled voice echoed from beneath the mask.

"You’re no longer a match for the Amekage."

"That means you’ve already lost the qualifications to continue the Eye of the Moon Plan."

"I’ve lost the qualifications to continue the Eye of the Moon Plan?"

Madara froze briefly.

Thinking about it...

Obito wasn’t wrong.

Madara no longer had the qualifications.

Not only could he no longer defeat Ning Feng, but even his own safety was now difficult to guarantee.

Still...

Madara remained extremely confident in himself.

He firmly believed he could still complete the Eye of the Moon Plan.

"Obito... you know my methods."

"If you fail to kill me now, you won’t be able to withstand my revenge later."

As Obito continued approaching, there wasn’t the slightest trace of panic on Madara’s face.

He simply spoke calmly.

If you want to kill me, go ahead.

As long as you’re prepared for the consequences.

As he spoke, Madara appeared to casually observe Obito’s movements.

Unfortunately, he was disappointed.

Obito showed no reaction whatsoever.

It was as though Madara’s words meant absolutely nothing to him.

"And you know my methods too."

"After all, I’m the one who taught you."

"If you really had a way to counter Kamui, you wouldn’t waste time talking this much."

Obito stopped before Madara.

A faint smile appeared beneath his mask.

"That’s your style, isn’t it?"

A dangerous glint flashed through Madara’s eyes.

"Obito... I never expected this."

"In the end, even you would betray me?"

As he spoke, a black chakra rod suddenly shot from his sleeve toward Obito’s body.

The mocking smile on Obito’s face didn’t fade.

Kamui could ignore all damage from the outside world.

Did Madara really think a single chakra rod could subdue him?

The black rod flew toward him.

Obito didn’t even bother dodging.

He simply stood there.

At that moment, a coffin suddenly rose from the ground behind him!

"What?"

Before Obito could react, the black rod pierced into the coffin instead.

Several gusts of force burst forth from within, shattering the coffin lid.

The face of the shinobi inside was revealed.

"The Second... Hokage?"

Obito’s expression changed immediately.

Inside stood a shinobi wearing layered armor and sporting short white hair.

It was none other than Tobirama Senju.

Although Yakushi Kabuto had initially cooperated with Obito, his later strategic discussions had all been conducted with Madara.

As a result...

Their subsequent negotiations had been between Kabuto and Madara.

Their alliance had ultimately become Madara and Kabuto’s alliance.

Now Kabuto had arrived to aid his ally.

Realizing this, Obito shook out his cloak and spoke.

"Yakushi Kabuto... you bastard..."

"Madara-sama, this one has become considerably stronger than before."

Kabuto’s voice emerged from Tobirama’s body.

"He certainly has become stronger."

Madara shrugged casually.

Naturally, he could sense that Obito’s ocular power and chakra had increased dramatically.

But to him...

That merely made Obito a slightly more troublesome problem to solve.

Let Kabuto buy some time.

Once his chakra recovered, Obito would still be completely within his control.

"This guy... looks like he’s already formed a proper alliance with Madara."

Seeing Kabuto cooperate so readily with Madara’s plans, Obito couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

The Second Hokage’s methods were endless.

If he was careless, he really might not be able to handle him.

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