The next day
Battlefield of the Land of Waves.
The hero of Konoha, Luo Lei, had unleashed a devastating attack, and news of the surrender of the Kirigakure army spread throughout the world, causing countless people to show expressions of bewilderment.
Is this... right?
Wasn't Luo Lei supposed to completely destroy the Kirigakure army?
When they discovered that over 2,000 Kirigakure ninjas had survived, the disbelief was universal.
For countless ninjas around the world, Luo Lei's reputation was clear: he was a cynical person who killed without distinction. The idea that there hadn't been a massacre surprised many.
However, there was no time to ask many questions about the reason behind Luo Lei's clemency. It was as if a nuclear bomb had exploded in the world, causing everyone to tremble.
Whether in Konoha, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, Sunagakure, or even in Kirigakure itself, the news sparked a wave of shock that did not subside.
The legendary ninja known as Shura, famous for his power, and Madara Uchiha, who was as renowned as the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, was still alive.
Madara had controlled the Mizukage, using Susanoo, but had been ruthlessly crushed by Luo Lei.
As soon as the news broke, the entire world shook.
It couldn't be...
No one expected this.
Madara Uchiha, who was supposed to have died years ago, was still alive and had participated in the war by controlling the Mizukage.
It was extremely shocking!
Especially for those who had lived in Madara Uchiha's time, the surprise was indescribable.
Certainly, after the initial shock, when they learned that Luo Lei had defeated the Mizukage controlled by Madara, the minds of countless ninjas went blank.
Only one thought remained in their hearts: this era... completely belongs to Luo Lei!
After all, although it wasn't known why Madara had faked his death, the defeat was undeniable. Luo Lei could be the new ninja god...
And, immediately, the wars that were already at their peak became even more intense. The impact of recent events fueled the flames of conflict throughout the world.
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At the same time, in an unknown cave.
After the defeat, the fear of being perceived by Luo Lei caused Madara Uchiha and Black Zetsu to quickly abandon the Land of Water.
"HAAAGH... Cough!"
The sound of vomiting echoed in the cave. Madara, aged and weakened, vomited a large amount of blood.
His body trembled from pain and fatigue, making him look even more fragile.
"Madara-sama..." Zetsu's eyes were filled with horror. He still couldn't process what had happened.
Luo Lei... that man, had defeated Madara, even when he had used part of the power of the Six Paths and the Rinnegan. He knew Luo Lei was strong, but he had never imagined he was so overwhelming.
Madara wiped the blood from the corner of his lips with a slow movement, his Sharingan eyes burning with disbelief. "Since I was defeated by Hashirama... this is the first time I've felt like this... so powerless," he murmured, his voice broken.
He sighed, and resignation was evident in his eyes. "That Luo Lei... is incredibly strong. Perhaps... perhaps he has already surpassed me."
Zetsu froze, his eyes wide open.
"What...?! Is he really that strong?" he asked incredulously.
Madara nodded slowly. "You didn't see him like I did... From beginning to end, I had no chance. He pressured me, relentlessly hit me."
"I could barely breathe, let alone counterattack. His speed, his strength, his perception... everything has reached a level I cannot comprehend."
As he spoke, he stared blankly for a moment, his pride deeply wounded.
Before controlling the Mizukage, he was convinced that he could subdue Luo Lei and keep his plans intact. But the result was a devastating blow to his ego.
Luo Lei had crushed him, not giving him the slightest chance to defend himself.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Madara began to cough violently, and another thread of blood escaped from the corner of his lips.
He closed his eyes for a moment, remembering Luo Lei's words. 'They weren't empty words... if he finds me again, he won't hesitate to kill me.'
"Madara-sama, your body can no longer withstand these efforts..." Zetsu said with concern. "And now that the world knows you're alive, what should we do?"
Madara shook his head slowly. "Let them know I'm alive... let them know. I have no intention of showing up for now. But one thing is clear: there are secrets in this world that I still don't know, and I must discover them."
Zetsu nodded. "Yes, that's true. Luo Lei knows we're still here... and the growth of his power is strange. It seems that with each passing moment, he becomes stronger and stronger, as if there were no limits for him."
Madara remained silent. Then he took a deep breath. "Don't worry so much about that, Zetsu. We will continue with the original plan, but we must accelerate it. If things get too complicated... I'll find a way to regain my prime and gather all the Bijuu with my own hands."
Zetsu looked at him for a moment, then nodded and sank into the ground.
When he left, Madara closed his eyes, trying to calm his breathing.
"…"
Then he opened them, his eyes burning with defiance. "Luo Lei... you are strong, incredibly strong. But right now, I'm not at my best. When I regain my power, when I recover my Rinnegan, I will reach the level of the Six Paths."
A defiant smile appeared on his lips, a spark of his old fire. "And when that moment comes... I will find you again, and I will make you experience the true terror of the power of the Six Paths."
Madara Uchiha, even after being defeated by Hashirama and now by Luo Lei, was not afraid. For him, victories and defeats were temporary.
The important thing was who would laugh in the end, and he was sure it would be him.
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