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Tsunade's heart raced with panic. When had Uchiha Madara infiltrated Konoha, and how had he ended up here, forcing her grandmother, Mito Uzumaki, to rely on the Nine-Tails' power to fight him? Her grandmother's frail body couldn't possibly withstand such strain!
Driven by desperation, Tsunade prepared to rush forward without hesitation.
However, amidst the chaotic surge of sinister red chakra enveloping Mito, the elderly woman's lips parted, her voice strained but clear as she fought to maintain her composure.
"Little Tsunade, go back! Protect Nawaki and the clansmen! Get them out of here—now!"
"Grandma…"
After a moment of hesitation, Tsunade clenched her fists tightly, forcing herself to obey. Turning away reluctantly, she ran off to carry out Mito's orders, leading Nawaki and several clan members to safety.
Madara watched Tsunade's retreating figure and shook his head slightly.
"Mito Uzumaki, you intend to hold me off alone?"
"Yes."
"You cannot succeed."
"That remains to be seen."
As Mito spoke in a low, determined tone, her transformation into the Nine-Tails' form intensified. The malevolent red chakra surged violently around her, reshaping her arms into clawed limbs that pressed against the ground. Two long, crimson ears sprouted from her head, her eyes turned blank and white, and five massive tails erupted from her back, transforming her into a fearsome fox-like entity.
Madara observed Mito's transformation with keen interest. This partial tailed beast form bore some resemblance to Naruto Uzumaki's transformations in another timeline. However, Madara could tell that Mito retained her clarity of mind despite the overwhelming power coursing through her.
The transformed Mito struck first, one massive claw tearing through the air as it lunged toward Madara's head.
Madara narrowed his eyes slightly and countered, raising a fist to meet the incoming attack.
One claw, one fist—one crimson, one violet—collided with explosive force!
BOOM! The shockwave from their clash obliterated the roof of the house, reducing the entire structure to rubble. The deafening impact reverberated throughout Konoha, jolting civilians awake and sending tremors through the ranks of the approaching shinobi.
Tsunade, now guarding her younger brother and escorting a group of clansmen to safety, couldn't help but glance back repeatedly. Behind her, waves of violet and crimson energy clashed violently, illuminating the night sky.
Within moments, Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived with reinforcements, surrounding the area and staring in disbelief at the devastation before them. Not only was Mito's house completely destroyed, but the surrounding buildings had also been flattened by the shockwaves. In the center of the destruction stood Madara and the partially transformed Mito, locked in fierce combat.
On one side, radiant violet energy pulsed steadily; on the other, chaotic crimson chakra raged uncontrollably. Between them, claws and fists collided with earth-shattering force as neither side gave an inch.
Hiruzen and the others immediately recognized the tailed beast form of Mito Uzumaki. However, they struggled to comprehend how Madara could so effortlessly counter her attacks.
It wasn't until Orochimaru and Jiraiya, who had encountered Madara twice before, shouted in unison that realization dawned upon everyone.
"It's Uchiha Madara!" ×2
"What?! Uchiha Madara?!"
Hiruzen's face paled in horror. Even Sakumo Hatake, who had seen Madara once before, scrutinized the figure carefully and confirmed the identity.
"No mistake, Lord Hokage. Though I don't know why he's changed his appearance, this is undoubtedly him!"
There was no need for further confirmation. Hiruzen recalled the records he'd reviewed, comparing the man's features to the photos in the archives. His suspicions were instantly confirmed, and his expression darkened with anguish.
"Damn it! The worst-case scenario has come to pass—Uchiha Madara is attacking! Pass the order down! Konoha is to initiate Level One Alert! Evacuate all civilians to bomb shelters immediately! All chūnin and genin are to assist in evacuation efforts! All jōnin and higher-ranked shinobi are to prepare for battle alongside me!"
"Yes, Lord Hokage!" ×n
Hiruzen's leadership skills were commendable, as he swiftly issued appropriate commands.
Turning to Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, Hiruzen ordered, "Homura, Koharu, you two will oversee the evacuation of civilians!"
"Understood!" ×2
The two elders obediently departed, fully aware of their limitations in direct combat against someone like Madara. Their role in coordinating the evacuation would prove far more valuable than attempting to join the fray.
With his orders given, Hiruzen directed the gathered elite shinobi and senior jōnin to encircle the battlefield from a distance, maintaining a cautious stance while refraining from engaging directly.
Amidst the stalemate, Madara glanced at the distant ring of Konoha shinobi and sneered at the partially transformed Mito.
"It seems Konoha doesn't plan to aid you. They're merely watching from afar, hoping we'll both exhaust ourselves. Tell me, Mito, do they view you—the wife of the First Hokage—as nothing more than expendable cannon fodder?"
Madara's cutting words nearly shattered Mito's focus. The partially transformed figure trembled slightly, her resolve wavering under the weight of his taunts.
"Madara, don't think you can sow discord between us!" Mito growled.
"Whether it's sowing discord or speaking the truth, you'll find out soon enough when I leave you half-dead," Madara replied coldly.
Without warning, Madara unleashed a flurry of precise taijutsu techniques. He twisted his wrist mid-punch, using deft leverage to grab hold of Mito's clawed wrist. Lowering his stance, he swept her legs out from under her, causing her to stumble. In the same motion, he spun around and delivered a powerful uppercut to her jaw, sending the partially transformed Mito flying into the air.
Mito let out a low snarl as she soared upward. Madara stomped hard on the ground, propelling himself into the air after her. Reaching her mid-flight, he unleashed a devastating kick, sending her hurtling downward like a streak of crimson light.
The force of the blow sent Mito crashing out of the encirclement of Konoha shinobi. She plowed through countless buildings along the way, skidding across the ground for nearly three hundred meters before finally coming to a stop.
The scene left the gathered shinobi speechless, their faces etched with shock and dread.