Because of No.5, Stella, every world was thrown into turmoil.
But the video continued; after a brief black screen, the next clip began.
The black faded, and a caption appeared.
No.4: Six Paths Madara vs. Eight Gates.
Most viewers merely glanced at the title, not thinking much of it, simply curious what it meant.
Was it a direct duel, or was Six Paths Madara a name and Eight Gates some kind of weapon?
After all, the last Incursio had been exactly like that.
Fujimaru Ritsuka wasn't in the comments either; together with Merlin, she was off scolding Roman. There was still some time before the next Singularity.
She planned to use this break to finish the video before heading to the Singularity.
Night Raid Headquarters.
Tatsumi had just received word from Tanjiro: with Sakonji's permission, once the new Ripple Breathing was tested with the Flame Hashira, Tanjiro would pass Water Breathing to him.
The news delighted Tatsumi—and everyone else at headquarters.
"Testing a new Ripple Breathing? I'd love to ask what it does, but since it's their latest creation, better not pry." Najenda took a drag; tonight her craving was heavier than usual.
Still, hearing Tanjiro's answer let her breathe easier; their side would finally gain some strength.
With that relief, she smiled at the group. "All right, let's watch. By the time this reel finishes, Tanjiro should be done as well."
"Yes, Boss!" the room answered in unison, curious what the video would show next.
Unlike the calm in other worlds, the moment the title appeared in the Naruto World, people exploded—literally.
Yes, they literally blew up!!!
Team 7 was on break when Kakashi saw the title; his pupils shrank. "Six Paths Madara?! Eight Gates?!!"
"Impossible! This isn't some powerhouse from another world!"
He knew at once this clip would rock the Five Great Nations.
"Madara…?" Not just Kakashi—Sasuke's ears perked at the familiar name.
He was the Uchiha forebear who, with Senju Hashirama, had ended the warring era.
Senju and Uchiha had been the strongest clans of the Warring States.
History recorded oceans of bad blood between them.
Yet for various reasons they suddenly allied, swept through the land, and founded Konoha.
The brightest stars in that tale were the God of Shinobi—Senju Hashirama—and Uchiha Madara.
"Eight Gates… I've seen that in the Scroll of Seals," Naruto muttered; he'd peeked at the forbidden scroll.
He knew it was classified, like the Shadow Clone.
"Wait—you read the Scroll?!" Sakura yelped; only top contributors ever earned that right.
In short, the Hokage kept it under lock and key.
Ever since becoming a Genin, she'd longed for one glimpse.
But a lowly rookie had no chance.
"Easy—I stole it," Naruto said brightly. "Old man Third tried to stop me, so I beat him with the Sexy Jutsu."
He broke into a silly grin. "Pretty awesome, huh?"
Sasuke narrowed his eyes, tempted to call him an idiot.
The Hokage's personal scroll? The Anbu would've nabbed you if he hadn't shown up.
At the same time, Sasuke wondered: how did an orphan get access?
While he puzzled over that…
Inside Konoha Village…
Clatter.
As the pipe hit the floor, three Anbu flashed to Hiruzen Sarutobi's side, eyeing Danzo Shimura warily.
The Third's pipe had slipped; his pupils quivered in disbelief.
Danzo fared no better, body trembling, fear flickering in his lone eye.
"Lord Hokage, what's wrong?" the purple-haired woman in the animal mask asked, surprised to see the two elders shaken.
The Anbu always watched over him; though he was the strongest, age had dulled the edge.
And everyone of rank knew Danzo's ambitions.
Whenever the two met, the Anbu stayed on razor-edge alert.
The instant the pipe fell, they'd body-flickered in, ready for any move from Danzo.
But they hadn't expected this reaction.
"Stand down," Hiruzen waved; it wasn't Danzo's doing.
"…Yes, sir." ×3
Once they left, Hiruzen shakily retrieved his pipe.
"He… is alive?" Danzo's voice wavered, laced with dread.
Anyone who'd lived through the village's founding feared Uchiha Madara.
Senju Hashirama, the God of Shinobi, had once mentored them; they still upheld his ideals.
Yet that god had died soon after his death-match with Madara, sparking the First Great War.
And now the video claimed Madara lived!!
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