Everyone was startled and hurried to dodge.
Among them, only King had the slowest reaction speed. He appeared to be daydreaming, his mouth slightly open, and he didn't even realize that the glowing red energy had almost reached his face.
"Dodge!" Bang who was not far from him pulled King's hand, gripping his arm and jumping to the side.
How could he daydream at a time like this! Bang stared at King with a bit of dissatisfaction.
King maintained his flat facial expression. He glanced at Bang with a cold look that seemed to contain a blaming meaning. That gaze seemed to say: Really troublesome, if not for you, I definitely would have moved earlier.
Bang was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly at himself.
That's right, this person is King! He seemed to have interfered a bit too much in other people's affairs.
*Thud-thud-thud—!*
A heavy sound like drum beats began to thud loudly from King's chest. Strong and powerful, the sound waves got louder and louder. The spirits of the people around were immediately raised.
"King Engine!" Metal Bat's eyes sparkled. He seemed to return to the time fighting against the Ancient King together with King before; his blood felt boiling.
King is angry! He will act soon!
However, the powerful fire pillar that spurted from underground earlier had now disappeared. The area around the cave hole had been scorched by extreme high temperatures and turned into boiling lava—terrifying glowing red.
Not long after, a shadow figure shot up to the sky from inside the hole. His wild black hair fluttered freely in the air, his expression flat but carrying an arrogance that looked down on the entire world. Both his eyes had strange ripple patterns.
"Uchiha Madara!"
In the distance, Hashirama who was observing from outside the battlefield was extremely shocked. Because of Madara's conspicuous appearance, he could see his opponent's face very clearly. This was Madara's form at his peak when they fought before.
"He really returned using an unknown method..." Hashirama felt an urge to advance. This was a vibration that transcended space and time.
Although they were arch-enemies, they also respected each other; there was an invisible bond between them. Even in his heart, a voice always shouted: Uchiha Madara, I am the one who will defeat you!
He was sure Madara felt the same way. Seeing Hashirama about to rush forward, Tobirama and Hiruzen were shocked and immediately restrained him.
"Brother, don't be rash. We're now in the darkness. In the light there's Rank Three of the Golden List and the others. They won't be able to seize the Bijuu in a short time. Better we monitor first, let them become bait to test Madara's current strength!"
Hiruzen chimed in: "Right, Madara returned very strong. He knows we'll come but doesn't flee at all, that means he definitely has an ace card. Let's see the situation first."
The other ninjas also nodded in agreement. In their hearts, there was apprehension toward this legendary ninja. Although most had never seen Madara's true power, if there were others willing to face him first, why not?
Hashirama furrowed his brows, he was forced to hold back his heart's urge and remained observing in silence.
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At the battle location, the heroes looked up at that arrogant figure in the air.
Madara slowly landed, sweeping his gaze across the entire field, and finally his gaze fixed on Saitama. He apparently already recognized the identity of Rank Three; this ordinary-looking baldy was the person he was most wary of.
Tatsumaki snorted coldly: "Are you the one named Uchiha Madara?"
Madara didn't answer, only glanced briefly at this small girl who seemed not yet mature with a contemptuous gaze.
Tatsumaki immediately became furious.
(How dare I be ignored, this really can't be forgiven!)
A strange crescent-shaped weapon suddenly rose from her back. Sharp energy sliced the air, producing a spine-chilling buzzing sound.
Facing this person who made it into the Golden List's top 10, Tatsumaki didn't dare be careless and immediately brought out her Golden List reward, "Broken Sky Shuttle".
However, just as she was about to attack, a thudding sound was heard again from underground. One by one figures shot out from the hole and landed beside Madara.
A black-robed figure with a strange mask, Sasori, Kakuzu, the Six Paths of Pain, Deidara, as well as a strange human whose head was wrapped in green plants (Zetsu). They stood protecting Madara in a wing formation.
"Are you people from the One Punch Man World?" Madara finally spoke, his voice had a magnetic attraction that shook souls.
The appearance of the black-robed figure made everyone shocked.
"Rank One of the Golden List?!" Saitama's expression actually changed to joy.
(Finally met again, this time you won't be able to run!)
Seeing Saitama so enthusiastic, the black-robed figure felt horrified.
He was the one who had seen Saitama's power directly. If not for the Kamui space, he definitely would have been destroyed to ashes. He was fully aware that with his own strength, he had absolutely no chance of winning against this Rank Three.
"Why are you siding with him? So you really are one gang?" Asked Tatsumaki with a loud voice.
"Saitama, if you don't move, I won't move either. How about it?" The black-robed figure didn't answer Tatsumaki, but instead tried to use people's doubt to hold back this strongest fighter.
Saitama rubbed his bald head, suddenly showed an evil smile and nodded: "Alright!"
Bang was shocked: "Saitama, you can't..."
Saitama waved his hand: "It's okay, I indeed won't move, but haven't I also held back this Rank One for you all? Besides, the others aren't restricted!"
He glanced meaningfully at the majestic figure behind him who also wore a hooded robe (Imu).
Bang instantly fell silent. That's right, although Saitama promised not to attack, that black-robed figure was also held back, while they still had an ace card from the One Piece world.
Madara slightly frowned and glanced at the black-robed figure. He was the one who ordered that black-robed person to disguise as Rank One, but now that identity was being used to hold back Saitama.
Madara felt a bit dissatisfied, as if this subordinate doubted his ability to face the baldy.
But he didn't expose it. Because this was Rank Three, his strength clearly couldn't be underestimated. Better to finish off the others first then deal with this baldy.
"He's the one!" In the distance, Hashirama, Tobirama, and Hiruzen also saw that black-robed figure. All three immediately showed faces full of anger.
That fake!
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