Remember this moment well for on the battlefield, the Uchiha remain unmatched.
Three tailed beasts had already fallen, their fighting strength neutralized. The Akatsuki organization suffered a severe loss as a result.
Uchiha Kiyo observed carefully and concluded that these tailed beasts had clearly been controlled, otherwise subduing them wouldn't have been so simple. Like the jinchūriki, when the host does not have perfect compatibility with the beast, there are always two conflicting wills—the will of the tailed beast and the will of the jinchūriki.
Uchiha Kiyo's participation shattered many delicate balances. Against the 80,000 strong force of the Allied Shinobi Forces, Akatsuki had relied mainly on the tailed beasts.
Yet no matter how powerful a few individuals may be, they would inevitably be overwhelmed by sheer numbers.
That's when the hidden trump card was played—the White Zetsu Army.
Contrary to expectations, no one in Akatsuki aside from Obito had knowledge of this plan.
When one hundred thousand White Zetsu emerged from the ground, Akatsuki suddenly regained the advantage.
While no single White Zetsu was particularly powerful, each had at least Chūnin-level strength and could utilize Wood Release techniques. Their sheer numbers and coordinated tactics turned the tide of battle.
"The appearance of Uchiha Kiyo is disrupting the balance too greatly. Someone needs to neutralize him."
Even the Five Kage were currently entangled with various members of Akatsuki. Uchiha Kiyo continued cutting through the battlefield, eliminating the tailed beasts one by one—unhindered, unmatched.
Kabuto Yakushi, having aligned himself with Akatsuki for his own ends, raised his hands and summoned several coffins with Edo Tensei.
Out stepped shadows of the past:
—The Second Tsuchikage
—The Second Mizukage
—The Third Raikage
All elite-level shinobi who, thanks to Edo Tensei, had even greater stamina and durability than in life. Their combat effectiveness was nothing short of terrifying.
Uchiha Kiyo hadn't expected the plot to escalate to this degree so quickly. The arrival of these three Kage-level enemies aimed directly at him was a bitter surprise.
Little did he know, his presence had not only accelerated the beginning of the war but was now rapidly pushing its course forward.
"Still, no matter how strong they are, if the size and scale of power can't be sustained effectively, their advantage will be temporary."
That was his belief. But the drawback of relying on brute size could be countered, as seen with Hashirama Senju's large-scale Mokuton techniques. Kiyo, however, didn't have the same capacity.
Deactivating the Wooden Golem Technique, Uchiha Kiyo shifted into Battle Armor Mode.
This form was smaller than the behemoth-like constructs of old—it wasn't a Gundam—it was refined, agile, and easier to control. Naturally, its development and evolution progressed faster.
By now, Uchiha Kiyo had advanced this mode to condense entirely using natural energy.
Of course, it still required his chakra to activate the internal systems. He hadn't yet achieved full autonomous natural energy absorption.
"Battle Armor Mode 2.0"
Gone was the magma-red armor. In its place was a pristine white set of armor, exuding a serene aura—an aesthetic choice of Kiyo's. After all, green armor would have resembled a mecha or something less intimidating. This white sheen felt pure, yet divine.
Now, it was Kiyo versus three resurrected Kage.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
The Second Tsuchikage formed a small transparent cube between his palms. The destructive beam of Dust Release lit the battlefield.
But Kiyo had already sensed the technique with his superior perception and reacted instantly—vanishing with the Body Flicker and forming hand seals of his own.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
He used the same technique!
The entire field froze in shock. Uchiha Kiyo knows Dust Release?!
The Second Tsuchikage didn't react fast enough. Kiyo's technique engulfed him, erasing most of his Edo body in a blinding light.
Still, being an Edo Tensei, he began reforming immediately.
Kiyo observed closely. "So the soul's affinity with natural energy allows regeneration even without standard chakra input?"
He made a mental note—this insight might be crucial in improving his Soul Rejuvenation Techniques.
The soul-based techniques were still in early development. Even with weeks of research by multiple clones, the technique could only enhance spiritual resilience, and even that was far slower than physical cultivation.
"Senjutsu: Buddha's Wrath Fire Lotus!"
His theory: any jutsu cast with Sage Chakra could be considered a Senjutsu.
At least, that's what Uchiha Kiyo believed.
He teleported in front of the Second Mizukage. A spiraling flame lotus burst from his palm, then he vanished.
In the next instant, he reappeared before the Third Raikage.
"Senjutsu: Qi Yuan Slash!"
A glowing disc formed in his hand and launched, slicing directly through the Third Raikage—renowned for his impenetrable Lightning Armor.
Even these resurrected Kage struggled under Kiyo's relentless assault.
The surrounding shinobi watched in silence. No one had expected this level of power.
Kiyo was still bursting with chakra despite casting so many high-level techniques. His reserves seemed bottomless.
Kabuto narrowed his eyes.
"…Looks like it's time to summon that one."
He performed a complex series of hand seals, and another coffin emerged from the ground.
The lid creaked open—revealing a tall, broad-shouldered man with spiked hair and an air of supreme confidence.
"Uchiha Madara."
Gasps erupted across the battlefield. Tsunade and the other Kage turned pale.
How had Kabuto summoned him?!
Madara stepped out, brushing dust from his robe.
"So… I've finally returned?"
But his eyes narrowed. Something wasn't right.
"This isn't resurrection... This is Edo Tensei."
He immediately assessed the situation. Though it was Tobirama's forbidden technique, Kabuto had clearly enhanced it to a terrifying degree—allowing even his full strength to manifest.
Kabuto provided a quick summary of the battlefield, and Madara's eyes gleamed with intrigue.
"Uchiha Kiyo? Another of my clan, still standing proud in this era. Hmph, interesting."
His gaze shifted toward the direction of Kiyo's battle.
"Chakra Armor? Space-time techniques? Strong fire-based affinity… his abilities are refined."
Even Madara was impressed.
But instead of heading straight toward Kiyo, Madara turned to the Allied Shinobi Forces.
He dashed into their ranks.
Three tomoe spun in his Sharingan.
He danced through their lines, each movement elegant and deadly. Ninjutsu rained down, but none could stop him.
Then came his Fire Release.
Madara was a natural-born prodigy of Fire Release. Even as a child, he had perfected it to absurd levels. Once his Sharingan awakened, his Fire affinity synced with it—growing stronger with each evolution.
As Madara unleashed a sea of flames, it was as if the fire bent to his will.
Watching from afar, Kiyo nodded. "So he really did evolve Fire Release alongside his Sharingan."
He pondered further. "If Madara developed advanced Fire Release by accident, perhaps Hashirama's Wood Release involved advanced Yang Release…"
Unfortunately, verifying that theory was nearly impossible.
Back on the battlefield, Kiyo activated Qi Yuan Slash once again—this time enhanced by his Sage Chakra and battle armor's power amplification.
Multiple wind-infused discs spun outward, slicing through the three Kage again.
Then, he took out a scroll.
"Soul Seal."
A sealing technique he created, based on the Fire Seal, designed specifically to target Edo Tensei souls.
It couldn't bind someone like Madara, whose soul was too powerful, but it worked effectively on standard Edo opponents.
With the three shadows weakened and separated, Kiyo sealed them efficiently.
Then, he turned to find Madara staring directly at him.
"You. The one over there… You know whose eye you've got, don't you?"
Madara's tone was commanding, dripping with ancient pride.
"Then take this advice—don't return it. Not even half of it."
"…Do you wish to dance as well?"
That was Madara's only question.
And with that—
"Susanoo."
The mighty ribcage and spectral armor of the fourth form enveloped Madara. Even in Edo form, and with only three tomoe, his presence was crushing.
Kiyo's expression hardened.
"Immediate Realm Activation!"
His chakra flooded the battlefield, warping the area into a field that bent to his will.
"Senjutsu: Qi Yuan Slash!"
This was his strongest version yet—infused with wind nature, battle armor amplification, and full Sage Chakra output.
A shimmering disc roared across the battlefield.
It clashed with Madara's Susanoo
And sliced clean through its waist.
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