Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 556 Uchiha Madara

Gaara, who was close to the Third Tsuchikage Onoki, was concentrating on the current situation. However, when he heard the other's voice, he couldn't help but turn his gaze to the high platform. There stood a tall and mysterious figure, exuding a chilling aura.

Gaara narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully examining the figure, trying to see its true appearance. After a moment, he slowly turned his head and asked Onoki beside him expressionlessly, "Uchiha Madara?" These three simple words came out of his mouth, but his tone was full of doubt and confusion.

It's important to understand that for a young ninja like Gaara, the name Madara Uchiha was far too distant. Madara's glorious era had passed for decades, and he had never personally experienced the time when Madara and Hashirama Senju jointly dominated the ninja world.

Although Gaara had gleaned some information about Madara Uchiha from ancient village records, these were merely fragments and scattered pieces, insufficient for a comprehensive and profound understanding of this legendary powerhouse. The true extent of Madara's strength and the immense deterrent power he exerted over the entire ninja world were far beyond Gaara's current comprehension.

Gaara's doubts stemmed from the Five Kage Summit, where the masked man claimed to be Uchiha Madara. It was also under the name of Uchiha Madara that the Five Great Shinobi Villages were declared war upon. However, now the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, had claimed that the figure resurrected by Edo Tensei was Uchiha Madara, prompting Gaara to question him.

"If the person standing before me right now is indeed the legendary Uchiha Madara, then who was that mysterious figure who appeared wearing a mask during the Five Kage Summit and openly declared war on our five great ninja villages in the name of Uchiha Madara? Why did he use Uchiha Madara's reputation to provoke us?" Gaara frowned, his gaze fixed on the Third Tsuchikage, and asked again.

Upon hearing Gaara's question, Onoki, who had been still reeling from shock, began to calm down. He took a deep breath, trying to regain his composure after the panic caused by Madara Uchiha's appearance. After all, he was no longer the naive and inexperienced young ninja he once was. Through countless arduous training sessions and real combat experiences, he had not only made rapid progress in his own strength but had also successfully inherited the supreme title of Tsuchikage. The passage of time and the accumulation of experience had given him enough courage and confidence to face any powerful enemy, even the one who had once made the entire ninja world tremble.

"I don't know, but I can say with absolute certainty that the person standing before us right now, summoned by the Impure World Reincarnation technique, is absolutely the legendary Uchiha Madara!" Onoki answered Gaara's question loudly without hesitation. At this moment, he too was deeply perplexed. Recalling that thrilling Five Kage Summit, the man who suddenly appeared wearing a mysterious mask was still vivid in his memory. That guy did indeed possess the remarkable Mangekyou Sharingan, and his formidable strength was beyond doubt. Moreover, when the other party introduced himself as Uchiha Madara, although everyone present had doubts about this claim, the unpredictable space-time ninjutsu he displayed truly shocked everyone. That magical ability to freely traverse between spaces seemed to break the rules of the world, making it impossible to defend against. Even though some time had passed, Onoki still felt a chill whenever he thought about it.

Not far away, just as Onoki finished speaking, a look of barely concealed excitement appeared on Hyuga Neji's face. His eyes, which had been calm as still water, now seemed to be ignited, flashing with a fiery and vigorous fighting spirit.

The name Uchiha Madara was legendary to Neji Hyuga. This legendary figure, who once single-handedly dominated the entire ninja world, possessed astonishing strength. Neji firmly believed that if he could spar with such a being, it would be a breathtaking and awe-inspiring duel!

At this moment, Neji desperately longed to fight Madara Uchiha. He knew that only by facing such a powerful opponent could he exert sufficient pressure and stimulation. This pressure and stimulation, like a burning flame, would unleash the potential hidden deep within him, helping him break through his current limitations and achieve self-improvement, advancing towards a higher and stronger realm!

Atop the towering platform, a figure gradually emerged. As the light faded, everyone stared in disbelief and recognized him as none other than Uchiha Madara, the once-powerful and fearsome figure! He stood there silently, motionless, scrutinizing his own condition as if trying to take in every single detail.

A moment later, Madara Uchiha slowly opened his mouth and muttered to himself in a low, hoarse voice, "It's Impure World Reincarnation... Why isn't it the Samsara Rebirth Technique? What on earth is that kid up to?" His brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of doubt and dissatisfaction appeared on his face.

Immediately afterward, Madara Uchiha seemed to suddenly realize something and abruptly raised his head. His gaze, like lightning, instantly locked onto the Second Tsuchikage, Mu, who had just arrived beside him. His eyes revealed a strong questioning intent, as if he wanted to get an answer from the Second Tsuchikage, Mu.

Meanwhile, Hizoko, who was manipulating the Impure World Reincarnation technique from behind the scenes, clearly saw Uchiha Madara's majestic and cold face through the Second Tsuchikage, Mu. An overwhelming surge of excitement welled up within him, and he involuntarily exclaimed, "I never expected that the masked man would entrust me with the trump card of the renowned Uchiha Madara! This is truly an unexpected surprise!"

Hizoku never imagined that the trump card his opponent had given him would be so powerful. He was, after all, a rogue ninja from Konoha, and a contemporary of the legendary Sannin. He knew Uchiha Madara inside and out. This legendary figure was the strongest ninja capable of rivaling the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju! Back then, he was revered as the Asura of the Shinobi World, his fame spreading far and wide, awe-inspiring all.

He knew all too well that although Hyuga Neji was exceptionally talented and powerful, compared to someone like Uchiha Madara who stood at the pinnacle of the ninja world, he was simply a nobody. Even though Hyuga Neji had honed his abilities to the extreme, he was still incredibly vulnerable and easily defeated in the face of Uchiha Madara's earth-shattering power, as laughable as a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Furthermore, to ensure the success of this operation, he went to great lengths, employing various clandestine methods to enhance the Uchiha Madara summoned through the Impure World Reincarnation. After this meticulous process, the summoned Uchiha Madara before him had been restored to his most powerful state, capable of unleashing his full terrifying strength without reservation.

However, even though his mind was already clouded by the impending victory, and his excitement surged like a turbulent tide, he still managed to suppress these emotions with sheer willpower. He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself, and then skillfully formed hand seals to control the Second Tsuchikage. With a deep voice, the Second Tsuchikage slowly turned to face Uchiha Madara and respectfully said, "Honorable Lord Uchiha Madara, I am the masked man's partner. Due to some unexpected changes during the implementation of the plan, we are now embroiled in a fierce war. At this moment, the enemy we face is the Allied Shinobi Forces, formed by the five great ninja villages. They are numerous and powerful, putting us under immense pressure. In particular, we must be wary of a genius ninja from the Hyuga clan within this force, whose strength is beyond imagination! Therefore, I have no choice but to use the Impure World Reincarnation technique to summon you here, hoping to receive your assistance in defeating this formidable foe."

Madara Uchiha's cold and deep eyes revealed a strong sense of disdain, as if nothing in the world was worthy of his attention. He slightly parted his lips and said in a nonchalant yet sarcastic tone, "Hmph, I never expected that even a small fry like the Hyuga clan could produce so-called powerful ninjas. It's a joke! You bunch of useless bastards, to be forced into such a sorry state by a mere Hyuga clan, is truly utterly disappointing."

Faced with Madara Uchiha's merciless mockery and belittling, Hizoko did not choose to refute. He knew perfectly well that although the arrogant Madara before him was summoned by him using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, he could not actually control this once-mighty ninja who had dominated the ninja world. However, for Hizoko, all of that was irrelevant. At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind—to destroy that arrogant Hyuga clan brat who dared to challenge their authority, at all costs.

A bright smile instantly bloomed on his face, and he excitedly opened his mouth, saying, "Haha, I specially added some mysterious and powerful elements to this Impure World Reincarnation body. This way, you can unleash your full power at your peak! I firmly believe that with such terrifying strength, we can easily and perfectly solve this thorny problem in front of us!"