Chapter 238
Chinano couldn't quite see what was at the center of the moon. Her vision blurred, and before she could make out the details, her consciousness slipped away. Still, in that hazy moment, she caught a glimpse of a strange figure—pale skin, long blue-white hair, and thin, blade-sharp eyebrows like willow leaves. His face was devoid of eyes, and he wore a white robe with magatama markings on his neck. He bore a striking resemblance to Madara back on Earth.
"Found it..." the man said softly, his voice reaching Chinano like a whisper from another world. Blood seeped from her crimson eyes, and her body collapsed as she fell into unconsciousness.
Meanwhile, back on Earth—
A tide of suicide insects surged toward Madara. Yet, he remained unfazed. The Truth-Seeking Orbs surrounding him fused into a black sphere, encasing him entirely. It was both the ultimate offense and the most impenetrable defense. Any ninjutsu that struck it would be absorbed instantly.
That's what Madara was counting on—but his arrogance blinded him.
Unexpectedly, the insect swarm had been infused with nature energy. Their chakra wasn't ordinary, and when they wrapped around the black orb in layers, they created a tight cocoon. And then, Zixu's attack came.
His fire, lightning, and violent winds weren't normal techniques either. They carried energy from his fruit—a power beyond typical chakra. The black sphere couldn't completely block that.
Flames and lightning intertwined, each amplifying the other. The combined force slammed into the swarm encasing Madara, causing it to swell unnaturally before exploding in a burst of pale blue light.
The shockwave was immense.
In the distance, the Five Kage, who had just regained consciousness, were hit once again. Fortunately, Naruto and Killer Bee had arrived just in time. Orochimaru and the others appeared at the battlefield's edge, while the three Hokage—revived by Impure World Reincarnation—shielded the current Five Kage from harm.
The explosions continued, echoing like thunder.