The so-called Sage Transformation meant "the chakra power within the physical body reaching full bloom through grueling training."
Since awakening the Sage Transformation, Heiyan had maintained intense training for several months without ever relaxing.
Moreover, he had already gone through numerous major battles, facing even powerful opponents like Hanzo, the semi-god-like figure in the ninja world.
Endless days and nights of hardship, combined with the sense of danger brought by combat, had propelled his progress in perfecting the Sage Transformation.
Now, aided by the Three-Tails Isobu's chakra, he shattered the second tomoe inside his body ahead of schedule, advancing his Sage Transformation further than ever before.
WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
A surge of white light burst from Heiyan's body, flowing like warm currents washing over him entirely, giving him an indescribably refreshing feeling.
All traces of exhaustion vanished in an instant.
In its place came an even greater abundance of chakra, a stronger vitality and recovery ability—and
an ultimate enhancement to ninjutsu capabilities.
From the moment the tomoe shattered to when Heiyan completed his evolution, all of this occurred within just a few seconds.
He clenched his fists, sensing immense power surge through his body in powerful, rhythmic waves.
Then—
WHOOSH!
His eyes gleamed sharply as he gazed at Madara Uchiha not far away.
"Daring to stare straight at me? You really don't know death from life."
Madara scoffed coldly, feeling his authority had been disrespected.
With his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan's genjutsu, he could control even the Three-Tails Isobu and instantly defeat someone like Danzo or Orochimaru. Anyone fighting him should understand one basic rule: never look directly into his eyes.
Otherwise, defeat was inevitable.
Therefore, he employed the same trick again, immediately casting a genjutsu on Heiyan.
However, to Madara's shock—
Only a brief flicker of confusion crossed Heiyan's face before returning completely to normal.
This meant that Madara's usually unstoppable genjutsu... had actually failed.
"What?!"
For the first time, Madara felt genuine horror.
Ever since obtaining the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, no being—human or tailed beast—except Hashirama Senju himself, could resist the power of these eyes.
Even the Nine-Tails had become nothing more than a plaything under his genjutsu.
Until now.
Heiyan was the second person, after Hashirama, capable of resisting his genjutsu head-on.
"This sacrificial vessel is nearly exhausted, running low on chakra, causing my ocular power to drop drastically. That's why the technique didn't work on this brat. Yes, it must be that."
Refusing to accept reality, Madara could only reassure himself mentally.
Just as Madara lost focus for a moment, Heiyan launched his counterattack.
WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
Five massive golden chains came crashing down toward Madara.
No—make that eight.
After evolving his Sage Transformation, Heiyan's Adamantine Sealing Chains had grown even more powerful.
Facing eight roaring chains rushing toward him, Madara changed expressions, no longer daring to take it lightly, dodging quickly.
Yet under Heiyan's control, those eight chains moved as effortlessly as arms and legs—extremely agile and precise.
They attacked Madara from all directions, each strike fierce and unrelenting, catching him off guard momentarily.
Madara Uchiha felt both shocked and enraged.
Ever since reclaiming his strength by using this sacrificial vessel to return to Konoha, he had always dominated his enemies. This was the first time anyone had managed to gain the upper hand against him.
Just as he lost focus for a moment—
Bang!
His body took a solid blow from a chain, nearly getting cleaved in half at the waist.
Like a falling meteor, he plummeted down the hundred-meter waterfall.
Heiyan seized the opportunity to press the attack.
[Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!]
With his hands forming seals rapidly, he effortlessly executed his signature Water Release ninjutsu.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Three lifelike water dragons surged from the waterfall, roaring furiously as they chased after Madara Uchiha.
In this stormy weather surrounded by rivers and waterfalls, the environment provided great enhancement to water-based techniques.
Combined with the Sage Mode's boost to his jutsu, Heiyan's "Multiple Water Dragon Bullet" move reached an astonishing level of power.
Even the strongest shinobi in Konoha at present—the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi—would have to dodge the full force of this technique.
As Madara crashed into the lake and steadied himself, he immediately noticed three water dragons descending from above.
Damn you! Don't get too arrogant!"
Cursing loudly, Madara finally revealed his last trump card.
Then came an intense surge of chakra.
Countless solidified chakra flowed out from Madara's body, forming a towering blue giant over dozens of meters tall. Through the semi-transparent body of this giant, its spine and ribs were visible inside.
This giant possessed two faces and four arms, holding two curved chakra swords each over ten meters long.
This is—Susanoo.
Slash! Slash!
The moment the giant appeared, it swung its swords left and right, unleashing several powerful waves of blade aura forward.
[Susanoo - Dual Sword Dance!]
From afar, above were the descending water dragons, while below were the soaring, razor-sharp waves of blade energy.
Midway along the waterfall, these forces collided violently.
Boom!
The blade aura entwined with the water dragons as their incompatible chakra clashed intensely.
In the end, Madara proved superior—
Each of Heiyan's summoned water dragons was cleaved cleanly in half at the midsection by the blade aura, letting out unwilling cries before collapsing one by one, turning into raindrops that scattered across the sky.
Under the heavy rain, Susanoo gazed upward like an invincible deity.
On both sides of the shore, thousands of spectators who had kept a safe distance watched in awe.
These Leaf villagers had eagerly gathered to witness the decisive battle among the three prodigies—Heiyan, Nagare, and Fugaku—watching two breathtaking duels that fully satisfied their appetite for excitement.
They originally believed the show had ended after Heiyan defeated Fugaku.
Many had already left contentedly.
What they hadn't expected was that the real climax had just begun.
The sight of Madara sweeping everything aside deeply shook everyone present.
Now, with Susanoo's sudden appearance, awe and terror gripped the crowd, many convinced that a mythical deity had descended into the human realm.
Within the woods along the lakeshore—
A group of children from the Ninja Academy huddled together, trembling with fear.
Many of them still had tears on their young faces.
Because they had all witnessed Nawaki charging at Madara Uchiha, only to be killed by the latter's [Impaling Technique]. The sight of Nawaki's death left an indelible scar in these children's hearts.
One moment he was chatting and laughing with everyone, a bright and cheerful companion.
The next moment, he was brutally killed, his body torn apart.
In this era of peace, these sheltered little ones had never witnessed anything so real and brutal.
The appearance of [Susanoo] further shocked their tender minds.
Was something like this even considered ninjutsu? Could a ninja really possess that much power?
Among all the children, only a few were still able to remain calm.
Minato Namikaze was one of them.
"Heiyan-senpai, come on!"
He clenched his fists tightly, sending silent encouragement to Heiyan in his heart.
Senpai, please defeat your opponent and become the hero who saves us all!
Just then—
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