Naruto: Reborn as Orochimaru-Chapter 382

The same sage body, and a very similar chakra aura.

Madara, who had just avoided Tsunade's attack, instinctively thought that the person approaching was Senju Hashirama.

But upon closer examination, something felt off… There were still many differences between their chakra signatures.

Narrowing his eyes, Madara seemed intrigued by the newcomer.

As the dust gradually settled, a woman wearing a jacket with the word "Gamble" on the back appeared in his sight.

Next to her, a slim black-haired woman stepped forward.

Seeing this, Madara's gaze sharpened.

"This is truly unexpected," he murmured.

"Such powerful Wind Release and monstrous strength… and they were both displayed by women?"

"Don't underestimate women!"

Tsunade snapped angrily, glancing at the flower-filled surroundings before furrowing her brows.

"Damn it, even Grandfather's Flower World has manifested here…?"

There was no doubt about it—this was the First Hokage's ability, Mokuton: Kajukai Kōrin (Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees).

Tsunade had learned from Orochimaru that Madara could use Wood Release, but she never expected him to have reached this level.

"Grandfather? So, you're from the Senju clan?"

Standing atop a massive tree root, Madara looked down at Tsunade, speaking condescendingly.

"So what?" Tsunade responded proudly.

Ignoring her, Madara instead turned his attention to the black-haired woman beside her. His scarlet Sharingan flickered ominously.

"And you… another pair of Sharingan?"

He scoffed.

"I never imagined that after all these years, a Uchiha and a Senju would be fighting side by side."

Mikoto drew the ninja sword from her back, standing her ground without hesitation.

"If anything, the resurrection of an Uchiha ancestor like you is even more unbelievable."

Madara sneered.

"And yet, knowing that I am your Uchiha ancestor, you still dare to draw a sword against me?"

His tone was mocking.

Then, shaking his head dismissively, he said, "Forget it. I'll deal with you both at once."

As soon as he finished speaking, Madara raised two fingers to perform a jutsu.

Suddenly, Zetsu emerged from the ground near his feet.

"Madara, I have it."

Hearing Zetsu's words, a smirk formed on Madara's lips.

"Hmph… well done, Zetsu."

He didn't even acknowledge Tsunade or Mikoto as a real threat. Instead, he accepted the eye from Zetsu, removed his existing Sharingan, and replaced it with his Rinnegan.

Seeing this, Tsunade and Mikoto frowned but didn't intervene.

They had expected this outcome, it was all part of Orochimaru's plan.

Madara, on the other hand, didn't question anything. For him, with the Rinnegan, his power would increase exponentially.

A power strong enough to sweep across the entire ninja world.

For an ordinary shinobi, changing eyes would be a complex and painful process. But for someone like Madara, who possessed Hashirama's cells, it was as simple as removing and inserting a lens.

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At that moment, a shinobi previously stunned by the pollen finally regained consciousness.

"We… got caught?"

"Damn it, I was careless!"

"At least this pollen isn't highly toxic."

"Wait… Zetsu? Why is he here?"

Minato narrowed his eyes as he noticed Zetsu standing beside Madara.

Of all the people present, only he had detailed knowledge about the Akatsuki organization's members.

But in his memory, Zetsu had always been under Orochimaru's command.

So why was he working with Madara now?

Even Minato found himself momentarily confused.

But there was no time to dwell on it.

Tsunade and Mikoto had already taken control of the battlefield, he no longer needed to concern himself with these matters.

"Everyone, leave the rest of the battle to us!"

Mikoto's determined voice echoed across the battlefield.

Before following Orochimaru, she had already been a Jonin.

And under Orochimaru's guidance, her strength had skyrocketed.

Even if her opponent was Madara, she could face him without fear.

Hearing this, even Ōnoki and the others were in disbelief.

If the five Kage combined couldn't defeat Madara, how could two kunoichi stand a chance?

"Leave it to you?"

Madara scoffed.

"Hmph. You overestimate yourselves!"

As soon as he spoke, his figure vanished.

Despite just implanting the Rinnegan, he still had to adjust to its power. So, he kept his eyes closed for now.

But for a shinobi of his level, the only difference between his eyes being open or closed was whether he could use his dōjutsu. It didn't affect his combat ability.

He still fought without restraint.

To Madara, women were weak.

Aside from Uzumaki Mito, none were worth acknowledging.

Tsunade and Mikoto?

He didn't even care to remember their names.

Madara's speed was terrifying both in movement and reaction.

His target was clear: Uchiha Mikoto.

Because to him, an Uchiha daring to draw her sword against him was a disgrace.

But no one expected that despite the speed and power of his attack, Mikoto would narrowly evade it, thanks to the predictive abilities of the Sharingan.

Bzzt!

Gritting her teeth, Mikoto dodged to the side, her sword crackling with lightning as she retaliated.

"Chidori Blade!"

Madara frowned as he sensed the sharpness of her attack.

"I underestimated you, but…"

Before he could finish his sentence—

Swish, swish, swish!

Countless vines burst from the ground, lunging toward him.

Mokuton: Jukai Kōtan! (Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence)

Madara reacted instantly, focusing chakra into the soles of his feet and using the Body Flicker Technique to dodge the combined assault.

"Wood Release? So you really did inherit his power."

Rather than being surprised, Madara's expression was filled with excitement.

At this moment, the true warlike nature of the Uchiha clan shone through.

"A Senju descendant who wields Hashirama's power?

"Heh… you're worth killing!"

"Come!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Madara swiftly formed a series of hand seals.

With a loud bang, two enormous light blades erupted from the ground beneath Tsunade and Mikoto.

Reacting quickly, the two kunoichi dodged multiple times, narrowly avoiding the attack.

"Damn it! He can already use Susanoo just after switching eyes?"

Tsunade gritted her teeth before calling out.

"Mikoto!"

"Understood!"

Mikoto nodded, swiftly sheathing her ninja sword.

At the same time, her Sharingan shifted, its three tomoe merging into a complex new pattern.

She took a deep breath, then declared.

"Susanoo… I can use it too!"

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