Chapter 404: Seeking the Susanoo Tutorial

The dying sun was like blood, staining the distant horizon red.

Uchiha Madara was dressed in a simple black kimono, and many white strands had appeared among his black long hair.

He stood quietly, gazing at the distant sunset, his eyes deep.

No longer the youthful arrogance, but a few more degrees of calm after contemplation.

He felt that the once mighty power that shook the Ninja World was steadily fading with time.

He needed a battle to confirm certain things.

And the opponent he chose was the only junior he valued within the clan, Lian Ye!

Lian Ye clenched his fists excitedly.

He finally found an opportunity to properly test Lord Ban's present strength.

He hoped he could win.

Thus he could expose the Ninja World Hidden Mastermind—Heijue's plot.

First, subdue Uchiha Madara; as for the future Otsutsuki Clan invasion—

…they can only rely on Naruto and Sasuke.

After all, whether he can even live until then is a completely different matter.

Even if he does survive, it would be of no use.

A man in his eighties or nineties—just surviving would be good enough.

Don't even think about fighting or anything.

Anyway, he'll be dead by then.

How could the Ninja World have anything to do with him?

Unless an unfilial junior uses Impure Earth Reincarnation to summon these dead back.

"No need to hold back, Lian Ye."

Uchiha Madara's voice was calm, yet carried unquestionable authority.

"Let me see, how sharp is the Uchiha's edge now?"

He took no stance, merely standing casually, yet his body was flawless.

"My apologies, Lord Ban."

Lian Ye drew the tachi at his waist, and his figure surged upward in an instant.

No flashy Ninjutsu, only extreme speed and precision.

The tachi in his hand sliced the air, moving at blistering speed straight for Madara's shoulder.

The three tomoe in Uchiha Madara's eyes flickered slightly.

He drew a kunai, sidestepped, misstepped, raised his hand, parried—a seamless flow of movements.

"Clang!"

The kunai precisely blocked the tachi, sparks flying in all directions!

The massive force made Lian Ye's arm holding the sword go numb.

But he didn't withdraw his swing; using the force, he spun his body, the blade's light pouring down like a raging storm.

Slash, cleave, thrust, flick!

Each strike was sharp and ruthless, fully displaying the ferocity of Uchiha sword style.

This sword style was personally taught by Uchiha Madara back then.

Uchiha Madara's figure constantly dodged amid the blade light, like a phantom.

His movements seemed half a beat slower than Lian Ye's attacks, yet he always evaded the lethal blow at the crucial moment.

Or he used the kunai for the most efficient parry.

His Sharingan perceived every attack trajectory of Lian Ye, each flow of chakra, even every rhythm of breath.

"Too impatient."

Uchiha Madara coldly remarked, shattering Lian Ye's successive chops.

In the distance, Senju Hashirama's face showed tension, fearing the two might unleash real fire and cause irreparable damage.

It should be noted that Lian Ye's blade was coated with deadly poison.

If Madara were careless and got a cut, he would be forced to step out before Lian Ye.

Lian Ye said nothing, offering a bitter smile.

The Super Model Monster is just the Super Model Monster.

Even now, aged, he is not a being ordinary people can easily take advantage of.

Lord Ban has not yet awakened the Kaleidoscope Sharingan.

When the Eternal Kaleidoscope's Susanoo appears, the Ninja World has no opponent that can match it.

It seems the plan to brutally beat Lord Ban must be delayed ten years.

Lian Ye's figure flashed, appearing again before Madara.

The blade light grew faster, enveloping Madara.

In the arena, only two black silhouettes intersected, collided, and separated at astonishing speed.

The clang of metal rang continuously.

Mud splashed beneath their feet, and grass fragments fluttered.

Uchiha Madara truly felt the pressure.

The youngster's stamina, speed, and that unstoppable momentum.

Made him feel a long-missed exhilaration.

I only felt this sensation on Senju Hashirama back then.

Since Senju Hashirama was ruined, this feeling hasn't appeared.

But today it emerged in the fight with Lian Ye.

Madara Uchiha's defense remains perfect, yet each attack and block makes him clearly realize that this body is no longer young.

After a fierce collision, Madara used the force to spring back, and the instant he touched the ground, his body trembled imperceptibly.

Lian Ye's Sharingan precisely caught this subtle flaw.

His body surged instantly, and the Tachi thrust straight into Madara Uchiha's shoulder.

This strike—fast! accurate! ruthless!

It almost surpasses the limits of human reaction.

Madara Uchiha's pupils narrowed slightly; by a hair's breadth, a blue Susanoo Skeleton materialized before him without any warning.

"Clang!"

The tip of the Tachi pierced the Susanoo Skeleton.

Lian Ye wore a terrified expression.

Damn, what a joke!

Madara Uchiha's eyes changed from Three Tomoe Sharingan to Kaleidoscope Sharingan.

But he clearly saw…

When Madara activated Susanoo, it was with Three Tomoe Sharingan!

It only turned into Kaleidoscope after a while!

In other words, he used Three Tomoe to unlock Kaleidoscope Sharingan.

No more acting.

Three Tomoe Sharingan can manifest Susanoo.

Is this the Super Model Monster?

But it's understandable; a person who can summon Susanoo without eyes.

Using Three Tomoe this way is also reasonable.

Reasonable? Hell no!

I need a tutorial on opening Susanoo with Three Tomoe!

Lian Ye ranted wildly in his mind, never stopping.

When the time comes, he'll really snatch the Uchiha's eyes.

With such a Sharingan, plainly, one could defeat any invincible opponent.

Madara Uchiha slowly withdrew Susanoo, a complex glint flashing in his eyes.

Was it sentiment? Relief? Or a barely perceptible… loneliness?

Now he has been forced by Lian Ye to unleash Susanoo.

In a few years, perhaps he will no longer be Lian Ye's opponent.

Every hero has a twilight day.

"That's it."

Madara Uchiha's face showed no emotion, and he regained his composure.

At least he still stands as a top-tier strongman in the Ninja World.

Saying that, he turned and walked slowly toward the depths of the setting sun.

His silhouette stretched long under the blood‑red sunset, his figure still upright.

Ban Daye proved his treasured blade is still sharp, yet he personally felt the terror of time.

"Ban, you're not hurt, are you?"

Senju Hashirama jogged after them, asking his friend with concern.

"It's fine," Madara Uchiha said calmly.

Listening to their conversation, Lian Ye hurriedly followed.

"Lord Ban, can you teach me how to use Three Tomoe to open Kaleidoscope Sharingan?"

Putting aside everything else, this is what he truly wants to learn!

"Having enough Pupil Power is enough; don't even think about the Pupil Power of your eyes."

Madara Uchiha said lightly.

He was speaking the truth; the Kaleidoscope Sharingan is merely a vessel.

As long as Pupil Power is sufficient, theoretically one can use Susanoo even without eyes.

Only with abundant Pupil Power can one achieve Susanoo activation.

As for Lian Ye, don't even think about it.

Using his eyes for Susanoo for a while could render him blind.

Lian Ye: "…"

So that's the truth?