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Chapter 423 - Chapter 424 : Madara is Interested Again!!

"No wonder Kakashi Hatake has the nickname '50-50' who fights everyone fifty-fifty."

In the Second Hokage time frame, Madara looked at the screen where Guy and Kakashi were fighting two Seven Ninja Swordsmen and sneered.

Meanwhile, Hashirama was scratching his head.

Judging by Kakashi's performance in the Fourth Great Ninja War later stage, it wasn't just Kakashi and Guy together — even Kakashi alone should be able to defeat those two without any injury.

So why was the fight so tough?

This fluctuating power level was truly baffling.

"But these two swords are quite interesting."

Izuna showed some interest in Kushimaru Kuriarare and Jinpachi Munashi's swords.

The former's sword was called Long Sword: Sewing Needle.

It was more accurate to say it was a long needle rather than a sword.

Long Sword: Sewing Needle had a long attack range and great killing power. A steel wire was tied to the back, capable of piercing through enemies.

Both the wire and the sword were offensive, so the user needed skill — otherwise, the steel wire could injure the user when attacking the enemy.

The latter sword was called Explosion Sword: Splash.

This sword could summon countless explosive tags, causing huge destructive power.

The way to use it was to throw the explosion scrolls of Explosion Sword: Splash around the enemy, creating a large blast area with no escape.

One edge of the sword was a normal blade, while the other edge was equipped with explosive tags. The tags were stored inside the blade. Usually, it was used for cutting, but when facing many enemies or performing an explosion attack, the blade with the explosive tags would be used.

Even if the enemy blocked the slash, the following explosion would still cause serious damage.

"It's just an interesting little toy, not as useful as my Gunbai."

Rikudou Madara looked down on the Sewing Needle and the Exploding Blade Splash.

When he held them, these two swords' functions were too flashy.

They might be good for ordinary people, but against some powerful ninja, they fell short.

Unlike his Gunbai, which could use wind style to control fire style and also had a rebound ability.

In close combat, it could be used as a big sword and a shield.

Isn't that better than the Seven Swordsmen's blades?

"Big brother, the Gunbai can almost be called a divine weapon. Is it fair to compare a divine weapon to ordinary weapons?"

"What's unfair about that? Aren't they all just weapons?"

Izuna sighed helplessly and rolled his eyes, completely speechless at Rikudou Madara.

[Throughout the entire war after, Might Guy truly fought from fighting the White Zetsu to the Tailed Beasts, from the Masked Man to Edo Madara. He was one of the few ordinary people without any special powers who stood beside the protagonist Naruto to influence the battle.]

[No handsome appearance, no Sharingan, not a Jinchuriki, and even his own father was Eternal Genin.]

[Such an ordinary person, relying only on passion and his own rules, managed to become one of the top fighters of the Fourth Great Ninja War.]

[Looking back at the geniuses standing beside him, which one didn't have an extraordinary bloodline or was a powerful Jinchuriki?]

[Many people subconsciously ignored why Guy could stand alongside them — it was through willpower and hard work. Strength earned like this is the most respected.]

[Might Guy, a person full of flesh and blood from his goofy joy, always showing his smile no matter what, a kind-hearted person with no intention to harm anyone.]

[When a companion dies, he cries if he should cry, lives optimistically, and laughs if he should laugh, honest and without pretense.]

[Really, it's hard to find even a trace of darkness in him.]

[But does Guy really have any so-called darkness, or some unknown side deep in his heart?]

[Actually, before the Falls of Truth, his true self wants to shake Guy.]

[Waterfall Guy: So-called youth is just you forcing it on your lips, pretending to be a role model, acting tough. Maybe it's just a slogan to fool little Lee.]

[After hearing this, Guy angrily cursed.]

[We don't know if he can defeat his dark side like Naruto, because then Kisame appeared. But at least we know Guy isn't just a dumb hot-blooded example—he's an ordinary person with a rich inner world.]

"Falls of Truth?"

Still the Second Hokage's timeline.

Madara Uchiha had no interest in the swords of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, even Kisame's sword, the strongest among them. He only saw it as a slightly useful toy.

But when he saw the power of the Falls of Truth, he became interested.

"Tobirama, do you know where this Falls of Truth is?"

"I heard from Orochimaru in the Third Hokage's time that it's on Turtle Island in the Land of Lightning."

"Any specific location?"

"No. Turtle Island is called an island, but it's actually a giant turtle the size of an island. It floats in the sea all year round, moving unpredictably. It seems only the Hidden Cloud has a way to summon it. Trying to find it by human effort might take a lot of time and energy."

Madara nodded and replied, "As long as there's a way to summon, it's fine."

Hashirama, who knew Madara well, immediately asked, "Madara, you're not planning to force the Cloud Village to summon Turtle Island, are you?"

"Is there a problem with that?"

"It's a big problem. We can't force them."

"Stop saying these useless things."

Madara waved his hand, interrupting Hashirama.

"Your little brother wants to unify the ninja world. Attacking other ninja villages is only a matter of time. If the Cloud Village cooperates, fine. If not, I don't mind being your brother's enforcer."

Hashirama opened his mouth, wanting to say something but hesitated.

In the end, he said nothing, implying his agreement.

"Hashirama, once we find Turtle Island, let's go have some fun up there, okay?"

"Forget it."

Hashirama shook his head and continued, "Fine. I'll watch you from the side then, to make sure you don't get swallowed by the darkness deep inside you."

"Hashirama, you're underestimating me. I, Uchiha Madara, will never be defeated by mere darkness within my heart."

"Oh really? Since you say that, I have to bring up Black Zetsu."

"Cunning white-haired Tobirama, you shut up."

Black Zetsu was Madara's eternal dark secret; he never wanted to hear about it from anyone.

"What if the dark reflection inside you is Black Zetsu, what then?"

"That would be fucking great."

Rikudō Madara's face twisted fiercely as he said, "If that's the case, then I'll personally send it back to hell."

[Guy's life story has already been fully explained here.]

[But all of this is just a small prelude to a mortal killing a god.]

[This man named Guy, the brilliance he spent his whole life shining, the peak of all his spirit condensed, was poured into his final kick — that one strike that shocked everyone and gave us the answer.]

[Eight Gates Guy VS Rikudō Madara, this battle for the throne is an unforgettable ultimate classic scene for all Naruto fans.]

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