Chapter 497: Western Tactics

"Lian Ye, a massive number of white beasts have appeared in the village!"

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang learned the news and came immediately to report it.

Lian Ye watched the white beasts continuously emerging from the ground around him, and his expression instantly grew solemn.

It was a familiar pattern; he knew Madara Uchiha had arrived.

"Have the nearby villagers evacuated?"

Although they are in Senju Clan Land, the surrounding area also houses many ordinary people.

If a fight breaks out, the innocent will inevitably be affected.

"They've already evacuated," Zhi Cun Tuan Cang said gravely.

When he learned that Madara Uchiha intended to move against the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, he had already begun arranging for the ordinary people to leave.

After such a long time, there were no villagers nearby any longer.

Not even any Chunin remain around; those left are all Jonin level.

Madara Uchiha is immensely powerful; the role of Chunin in battle is negligible, so it's better to have them protect the civilians' safe evacuation.

"Proceed, clear all the white beasts, and prepare to confront Madara Uchiha."

The moment the white beasts appeared, Konoha Village instantly entered combat mode.

Gangshou, Zilaoye, and Qimu Shuo Mao, along with a few others, began clearing the white beasts that had emerged in the clan land.

Yuanfei Rizhan and others stood guard beside Xuanwo Mizuto.

Qianshou Feijian rushed over from the Laboratory, leaving Orochimaru to continue watching over the eyes.

"Madara Uchiha, you're finally coming."

Like a rat in the sewers, hiding for thirty years, he finally deigned to show himself.

In fact, since Madara Uchiha's fake death, Qianshou Feijian hasn't seen him again.

Each time, he cleverly missed him.

"You protect the elder sister well, and the rest find Madara Uchiha!"

At Qianshou Feijian's command, everyone instantly became busy.

Lian Ye followed behind Qianshou Feijian, searching for Madara Uchiha's whereabouts.

"Lord Ban, Qianshou Feijian is leading people to search for your whereabouts."

At this moment, at the main gate of Konoha Village, A Fei said respectfully.

Madara Uchiha looked at the two lying before him, his calm face showing no expression.

"Have you found the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's whereabouts?"

"Replying to Lord Ban, Xuanwo Mizuto is inside the house, protected by Yuanfei Rizhan and others."

"I understand."

Saying that, he swaggered into the village with no intention of concealing his presence.

A Fei: "???"

Why does this scene feel somewhat familiar?

Madara Uchiha has absolute confidence in his own strength, unlike an actor who is too lazy to even act.

Soon, Ban was discovered by Konoha ninjas.

"Quickly inform Lord Lian Ye, Madara Uchiha is at the village entrance... Ah!"

Before the words finished, Ban acted without hesitation.

A powerful repulsive force erupted from his body, instantly destroying the structures at the village entrance and flinging the Konoha ninjas away.

"Ants, do not attempt futile resistance."

The commotion here naturally caught Qianshou Feijian's attention.

The alarm rang continuously as countless Konoha ninjas poured in from all directions, as if facing a great enemy.

Lian Ye and Qianshou Feijian arrived first, followed quickly by Gangshou, Zilaoye, Qimu Shuo Mao, and a large contingent of Konoha Jonin gathering swiftly.

Uchiha Clan ninjas were also among them.

They looked at Madara Uchiha opposite them with complex expressions, seemingly unsure how to face the former clan head.

"Madara Uchiha, you tail‑showing rat, you finally dared to show up today."

Qianshou Feijian said coldly.

As the saying goes, enemies meeting makes the eyes bloodshot; he almost wanted to kill him on the spot.

"Feijian, do you know?" Madara Uchiha said calmly, "If it weren't for Hashirama's face, I would have killed you long ago."

He will never forget that Feijian caused Quan Nai's death.

"Hand over the Nine-Tailed Chakra, and I can give you a way out; otherwise, you can all die."

His Rinnegan scanned the crowd indifferently, as if he didn't regard them at all.

To him, these people were merely a few slightly larger stumbling blocks on the road toward the 'Moon's Eye' project.

That's all.

"Don't even think about it!"

Qianshou Feijian shouted angrily and launched the first attack.

Countless Flying Thunder God Kunai were hurled at Ban, his figure darting swiftly among the kunai, seeking the optimal moment to strike.

At the same time, Lian Ye activated Susanoo, its dark‑red arm smashing violently toward Ban.

Facing the coordinated attack of the two, Ban merely lifted his eyelid slightly.

【Wheel Tomb·Border Hell】

An intangible shadow instantly appeared along Feijian's teleportation path, and a heavy blow struck Feijian directly while he was moving at high speed.

Facing the incoming Susanoo fist, Madara Uchiha neither dodged nor evaded, his Rinnegan slightly tightening.

【Sealing Technique: Absorption Seal】

The massive Susanoo fist struck the invisible barrier in front of Madara, and the chakra on it was wildly devoured.

The fist quickly became transparent, then slowly faded away.

"I told you, your attack is ineffective against me," Madara Uchiha's calm voice said.

"Ninjutsu: Riotous Lion Hair Technique!" Zilaoye manipulated a white strand of long hair to attack him.

Madara formed hand seals with both hands: "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

The huge fireball erupted from his mouth, instantly vaporizing Zilaoye's hair attack and then tilting toward the Konoha Ninja opposite.

"No way!" Gangshou roared, punching the ground.

A massive earth wall rose from the ground, firmly blocking the fireball. Yet under the terrifying heat, the wall began to melt rapidly.

Seizing the chance, Qimu Shuo Mao approached Madara, his short blade flashing coldly.

Just as the attack was about to land, he suddenly felt a powerful repulsive force surge toward him.

The force instantly flung him, slamming him into the collapsed ruins.

As the battle began, the attacks of the Konoha elite were casually nullified by Madara.

The other Konoha Ninja, seeing this, froze on the spot.

These adults could gain no advantage before Madara; are they truly opponents?

Lian Ye's expression grew solemn as he looked at Madara.

Facing the Rinnegan, they indeed lacked effective countermeasures.

And Ban Daye had no intention of showing mercy; it was pure Western‑style tactics.

He didn't even speak a word before charging aggressively.

"Kid, I'll give you one last chance: hand over a portion of the Nine‑Tailed Chakra."

"Lord Ban…"

Lian Ye hadn't finished speaking when Madara cut him off.

"Is this your choice?"

He slowly raised his hand, palm aimed at everyone.

"Divine Net Heavenly Assault!"

Lian Ye: "???"

No, I haven't even finished speaking.

Seriously, it's not even a performance!

Truly the Western‑style tactics!

No charging, no warning.

The terrifying repulsive force erupted explosively, centered on Madara.

The others couldn't react before the force hurled them away.

Lian Ye placed both hands on Gangshou's and Zilaoye's shoulders, pulling the two out of the repulsive force's range in time.

Qianshou Feijian simultaneously appeared at their side, looking solemnly at the village entrance that had been razed flat.

"Kid, has Ban's Rinnegan always been that strong?"

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ps: Tomorrow's the weekend, same old rule of three chapters, yīng yīng yīng……