Chapter 136: Madara Uchiha Arrives, Konoha's Reaction

At this moment, within a special area of the Main God Space, Uchiha Feng was intently observing everything that had just happened.

"Tsk tsk." Uchiha Feng sighed softly, a flicker of amazement in his eyes, "Worthy of Akainu, he actually managed to kill Esdeath amidst so many wheel battles."

He narrowed his eyes slightly and continued analyzing, "And this guy is decisive enough; not only did he exchange for Devil's Essence, but he also turned misfortune into blessing and awakened Conqueror's Haki. This kind of audacity is indeed not something ordinary people can compare to."

Uchiha Feng waved his hand to bring up a virtual screen, displaying Sakazuki's detailed information: 【Reincarnator: Sakazuki】

【Level: World Level Six-】

【Initial World: Pirate World】

【Bloodline: Nether Flame Frozen Hell】

【Skills: Advanced Armament Haki, Advanced Observation Haki, Conqueror's Haki, Marine Six Styles……】

【Evaluation: Marine Admiral "Akainu" Sakazuki, as a representative figure of "Absolute Justice," he shows no mercy to pirates, even willing to sacrifice civilians to achieve his goals. His decisive and ruthless style makes him controversial within the Marines, but it is precisely this no-holds-barred, efficient way of acting that makes him one of the opponents pirates fear most.】

Sakazuki is an important pillar maintaining the World Government's rule, perfectly executing all tasks; however, despite perfectly fulfilling his duties on the surface, he has accumulated considerable dissatisfaction with the Celestial Dragons' privileges and behavior in his heart.】

After carefully reading Sakazuki's evaluation, a glint of sharpness flashed in Uchiha Feng's eyes. He nodded slightly and muttered to himself, "Recruiting Sakazuki is equivalent to obtaining a considerable portion of the resources of the Pirate World."

The corners of his mouth curved slightly as he continued analyzing, "And, if one day Sakazuki goes to war with the Revolutionary Army or wants to fight the Celestial Dragons, he will surely sell off various Marine resources frantically to exchange for greater power."

Uchiha Feng curled his lips into a meaningful smile: "This is a chess piece with enormous potential. Whether now or in the future, it may bring unexpected gains."

After pondering for a moment, Uchiha Feng whispered to himself, "Speaking of which, Madara Uchiha should be arriving at Konoha soon, right."

He casually waved his hand, and a flash of light flickered before him. When the light faded, Madara Uchiha's image suddenly appeared before him.

Uchiha Feng gazed at Madara's image, a trace of anticipation in his eyes: "Looks like the good show is about to begin."

He leaned forward slightly, carefully observing Madara's every move, and murmured softly, "Let me see how you will stir up the winds and clouds of Konoha, Madara Uchiha." Above the Ninja World, a figure streaked across the sky like a meteor. Madara Uchiha's figure gradually slowed, and the outline of Konohagakure soon came into view.

Madara hovered above the village, looking down at this familiar yet strange place. Although the village's layout had changed, the overall planning remained as it was in his memory.

His gaze swept over Hokage Rock, pausing slightly before the statue of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju. A trace of complexity flashed in Madara's eyes.

"Konohagakure." Madara murmured softly, his voice carrying an indescribable emotion, "Hashirama, your dream continues. But this kind of peace is ultimately false; the Five Great Nations are still waging war, and the greed and hatred in human nature have never disappeared."

Madara's gaze became sharp: "Only my path is correct; within the Infinite Tsukuyomi's illusion, humanity can truly escape conflict and obtain eternal peace."

The next second, when his gaze shifted to Tobirama's statue, his eyes showed a clear expression of disgust. He snorted coldly: "Tobirama Senju, even as a stone statue, you are unpleasant."

Madara then leaped down, landing atop Tobirama's statue; as he moved, fine cracks appeared on the statue's surface, spreading rapidly like a spider web.

With a "crack," the head of Tobirama's statue suddenly shattered, and rubble fell one after another.

Madara stood on the shattered statue, looking down at all of Konohagakure: "It is time to let this world see reality."

He raised his hand, bit his fingertip, and fresh blood dripped along his fingers:

"Summoning Technique!" Madara shouted in a low voice, pressing his blood-stained palm firmly against the empty air.

………………

At the same time, in a corner of the village, at Minato Namikaze's home.

"Kushina, I'm leaving." Minato prepared his Ninja Tool Pouch, turned to Kushina beside him, and said.

Kushina pouted and said unwillingly, "Just got back and you're leaving again?"

"After all, it's wartime; I'm just back to receive a task." Minato smiled, walked over, and gently patted Kushina's shoulder: "But it shouldn't be too long, at most a week."

"Hmph!" Kushina suddenly raised her fist and said angrily, "Why doesn't Old Man Hokage let me go to the battlefield? I'm the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki! I can knock down a large group of enemies with one punch!"

Minato looked at her childish appearance and smiled: "Don't be angry. You know, your situation is special; the village needs you to stay here."

Kushina muttered softly, "I know. You must be careful."

At this moment, a powerful Chakra Fluctuation suddenly swept across all of Konohagakure. Kushina's face instantly turned pale; she suddenly bent over, clutching her abdomen tightly with both hands.

Minato immediately supported her staggering body, his face instantly turning pale: "Kushina! What's happening?"

At the same time, within Kushina's body, the Nine-Tails suddenly opened its crimson eyes.

A trace of shock and anger flashed in its huge pupils; that familiar and disgusting aura made its fur stand on end instantly. "Impossible," the Nine-Tails growled lowly, his voice full of hatred, "this feeling is Madara Uchiha! That detestable human is actually still alive!"

At this moment, the Nine-Tails could clearly feel a powerful external force frantically tearing at the seal, trying to forcibly summon it out.

Kushina endured the intense pain and with difficulty raised her head to look at Minato.

Her eyes were full of terror, and her voice trembled as she said, "Minato... the Nine-Tails... someone is summoning the Nine-Tails! I've never experienced this feeling before!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Kushina suddenly felt the intense pain in her body subside; she took a deep breath, and cold sweat continued to slide down her forehead.

"Wait." Kushina closed her eyes and formed hand seals with both hands: "Kagura Mind's Eye!"

As the technique expanded, everything in the surrounding environment entered her mind; suddenly, a chakra source as dazzling as the sun appeared in her perception.

Her eyes snapped open, her pupils widening in shock.

"Minato, I sensed him! That person's chakra amount... is simply unbelievable! It can actually rival a Tailed Beast!"

Minato's expression changed, and he asked in a low voice, "Where?"

Kushina raised her hand and pointed to the distance: "North of the village, near the location of Hokage Rock."

Upon hearing this, Minato's expression instantly turned grave. He quickly weighed the situation in his mind and then made a decision.

"I understand." Minato said in a deep voice, then embraced Kushina with his left hand: "Flying Thunder God Technique!"

The two vanished from the spot instantly; when they appeared again, they had already arrived at a hidden secret base.

Minato gently set Kushina down and said with a grave expression, "Kushina, stay here first. This is a safe house I specially prepared, protected by a barrier; there should be no danger for the time being."

"No!" Kushina immediately grabbed Minato's arm, "I want to go with you! That person is too dangerous; I can't let you face him alone!"

Minato gently patted Kushina's hand and said softly, "Trust me, Kushina. You have the Nine-Tails inside you; right now, the most important thing is to ensure your safety."

Kushina bit her lip, a trace of unease and worry flashing in her eyes; finally, she took a deep breath and released the hand holding Minato.

Minato turned to leave. Just as he was about to disappear from Kushina's sight, he suddenly stopped, turned to look at Kushina, and said, "Wait for me to come back."

Before his voice faded, Minato's figure had already vanished from the spot.

…

At the moment Madara Uchiha released the Summoning Technique, Konohagakure's barrier suddenly fluctuated violently.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was processing wartime documents in the Hokage Office when he suddenly felt a pang of heart palpitations. He abruptly raised his head, brows tightly furrowed.

"This chakra..." Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured to himself, a trace of wariness flashing through his eyes.

He swiftly formed Hand Seals and shouted in a low voice: "Wang Tian Jing."

In an Instant, a clear image appeared in the Crystal Ball on the desk.

When he saw that figure standing atop the Hokage Rock, Hiruzen Sarutobi's Pupils abruptly contracted, and the pipe in his hand fell to the ground with a "clatter."

"Impossible!" Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was filled with Disbelief. "Madara Uchiha!"

Amidst the Shock, countless questions flashed through his mind.

Didn't Madara Uchiha already die after battling the First Hokage at the Valley of the End? Why would he appear above Konohagakure at this time? Could it be someone else impersonating him?

Hiruzen Sarutobi forced himself to Calm down, carefully observing the image in the Crystal Ball. That suffocating Oppressive Feeling, and that iconic Long Hair and armor. This was undoubtedly Madara Uchiha! This scene made him instantly realize the severity of the situation. Cold sweat instantly soaked through his back, but as the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly Calmed down and ordered loudly toward the Door: "Anbu!"

"Here!" Several figures instantly Appeared inside the Office.

"Immediately Launch the Village's highest-level defense mechanism!" Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was exceptionally stern: "Evacuate all civilians to the Safety Area, summon all Jonin to Prepare for battle!"

"Yes!" The Anbu ninja acknowledged the order and swiftly Faded away.

"No matter who you are..." Yuan Fei Ri Zhan walked briskly to the weapon rack by the Wall, taking down his ninja tools and armor: "No matter what your purpose, I absolutely will not let you harm Konoha!"

(Chapter End)