Three-Tails Isobu.
In the original timeline, this Tailed Beast was easily flipped upside down and rendered unconscious by Deidara of Akatsuki using his C1 explosives.
After all, Three-Tails' strength ranked at the bottom among the nine Tailed Beasts. It had low combat IQ and no jinchuriki guiding it—just a brainless brute.
Though brimming with massive chakra, it didn't know how to properly use it.
However, the current situation was somewhat special.
Though not its jinchuriki, Madara Uchiha used his Sharingan to fully dominate Isobu, turning it into a puppet under his complete control.
Therefore, under Madara's control, Isobu's combat strength surpassed that of an average Jinchūriki.
[Shadow Caress]—even Heiyan couldn't guarantee victory in a head-on confrontation.
But in that split-second moment, Heiyan quickly pinpointed the weakness in that technique.
This Human Bullet Tank move, while immensely powerful, had one flaw—poor maneuverability. It was difficult to change direction once committed.
Heiyan, bold and skilled, remained motionless as Isobu came crashing down from above.
Only in the final second—
Swish!
At the instant he was about to be crushed, he suddenly lunged forward, sliding across the water's surface in a flash and circling around to Isobu's rear.
Then, accompanied by a dazzling golden glow and a series of sharp *whooshes*.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Five massive golden chains burst forth from Heiyan's back with a loud *whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!* They violently scraped against the high-speed spinning "wheel," producing countless sparks.
Then, under Heiyan's control, the five chains — each stretching dozens of meters — suddenly snapped tight.
The Three-Tails' rotation speed immediately slowed, and within moments its true form became visible.
Manipulating the chains, Heiyan gave them a sharp swing.
Bang!
Isobu's massive body crashed onto the water's surface, sending water columns several meters high exploding into the air.
[Adamantine Sealing Chains]?!
Madara Uchiha exclaimed in shock, blurting out the four words involuntarily.
With his vast knowledge, he instantly recognized the golden chains on Heiyan's back as the ultimate Yang Release sealing technique belonging to the Uzumaki clan.
So this little punk everyone called "little Tobirama" was actually part of the Uzumaki clan?
Instantly, fragments of memories flooded Madara's mind.
The last time he'd used his Sharingan to control a tailed beast was more than twenty years ago when he manipulated the Nine-Tails to attack Konoha. That Nine-Tails ultimately ended up sealed inside Mito Uzumaki, never able to cause trouble again.
Therefore, Madara well understood how powerful the Uzumaki sealing techniques could be.
"Hmph."
Thinking this, he snorted coldly. With him present, there was no way Heiyan could subdue Isobu so easily using [Adamantine Sealing Chains].
Thus, Madara once again used his ocular powers to control Three-Tails.
"Roar!"
On the water surface, Isobu let out a furious roar. Reluctantly, it opened its huge mouth wide, terrifying chakra gathering within. Soon, it condensed into a black Tailed Beast Ball.
But in the next instant.
Whoosh!
Under Heiyan's command, a golden chain wrapped tightly around Isobu's gaping mouth several times, then suddenly pulled tight, forcing it shut.
The fully-formed Tailed Beast Ball was forcibly suppressed back inside.
Heiyan, who had completely gained the upper hand, landed on the back of the Three-Tails.
With his palms pressed together, *Five Golden Chains* tightened further around the beast, causing it to let out a pained growl and gradually close its eyes.
The chakra connection between it and Madara Uchiha was being severed step by step.
Heiyan needed a moment.
"No way you're getting away with this, Heiyan!"
Seeing this, Madara Uchiha naturally refused to let Heiyan succeed unchallenged.
Whoosh!
Leaping down from the tree, he charged directly toward Heiyan.
"Stop him!"
Several voices rang out simultaneously.
At this moment, the Konoha ninja present finally snapped back to reality, clearly understanding the current situation.
Stop this blue-haired woman and buy Heiyan time to complete the Three-Tails' sealing.
It was an unspoken agreement among them all.
Among them, Tsunade was closest to Madara's position.
"Haa!"
Letting out a fierce shout, she unleashed a powerful blast of air and rushed head-on at Madara, throwing a punch infused with [Monster Strength].
She had already recognized that this blue-haired woman before her was Nagare—the arrogant woman she'd met recently on the streets of Konoha who had dared insult her.
This opponent—Nagare—seemed surprisingly familiar with her grandfather, Hashirama Senju.
Tsunade decided to capture her so the Intelligence Division could interrogate this woman thoroughly.
"[Monster Strength]? Please. I can do that too."
Madara Uchiha sneered coldly. Without dodging, she released an identical surge of energy and threw a punch, clashing directly with Tsunade.
Boom!
As their fists collided, violent chakra waves exploded outward, generating gales that whipped up the water beneath their feet, sending massive waves toward the shore.
Even the torrential rain above seemed to freeze for a moment, as if held back by the shockwave radiating from their clash.
Tap tap tap!
Tsunade's face turned pale as she staggered backward several steps, disbelief written across her face.
She had lost.
And lost specifically to the same Monster Strength technique.
"Just what are you? How can you use Monster Strength?"
She asked incredulously.
"What's Monster Strength? I've got something even better," Madara teased with an amused smile, raising one arm in front of Tsunade as lumps began violently surging beneath her skin.
The next instant—
Shshsh!
From her arm, [Wood Release] spikes shot forth like lightning, streaking straight toward Tsunade.
Caught off guard, Tsunade could only desperately dodge sideways.
But the wooden spikes acted as if alive, relentlessly pursuing her.
Her shoulder, arm, and thigh were pierced one after another by the wooden spears—*thud-thud-thud* as each struck home—leaving her incapacitated as she collapsed onto the water's surface.
"I already told you—compared to Hashirama, you're nowhere near enough."
Madara simply cast a contemptuous glance at Tsunade before effortlessly gliding past her, casually tossing over a final remark: "For Hashirama's sake, I'll let you live… this time."
Madara had no interest in killing Tsunade.
After all, his entire life had been spent challenging Hashirama Senju, constantly living under the latter's dominance. Now that Hashirama was gone, to go after his granddaughter felt unworthy of his status.
Therefore, his Wood Release ninjutsu deliberately missed Tsunade's vital points, leaving her a sliver of survival.
"Big sister!"
Suddenly, a sharp, anguished cry rang out—full of rage and heartbreak.
Nawaki had appeared out of nowhere behind Madara Uchiha.
He clutched a kunai and charged at the woman who'd harmed his sister, his eyes red with fury.
"Nawaki, don't!" Tsunade desperately cried out, trying to stop her younger brother's reckless action.
Unfortunately, it was already too late.
"Knows neither life nor death."
Coldly, Madara Uchiha uttered four words. Without even turning his head, he struck back with a reverse blow.
Whoosh!
A wooden spike sprouted from his arm and shot forward, effortlessly piercing Nawaki's chest.
"Urk..."
Nawaki's eyes lost focus as his life drained away rapidly.
But this was far from the end.
Madara casually formed a single hand seal, activating one of the cruelest Wood Release techniques:
[Impaling Technique].
And then—
Puh! Puh! Puh!
The wooden spike embedded in Nawaki's body instantly split into branches, blooming like a macabre wooden flower drenched in blood.
"No!"
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