Bloodline Limit - Chapter 514

“Sasuke, we’re not here to fight today. Of course, if you want to fight, that’s fine. But that’s after we finish discussing the main matters,” said Tobi.

Although Sasuke was annoyed, he knew his capabilities. He was well aware that if it weren’t for the masked man saving him, he might have been dead by now. He also knew the purpose of this visit and supported it.

So he didn’t say anything more, but his eyes were firmly fixed on Naruto. Naruto, on the other hand, wasn’t afraid of the Mangekyo Sharingan at all. He had faced something much scarier than the Mangekyo Sharingan—the Dark Rinne Sharingan, countless times scarier than the Mangekyo Sharingan.

“The members of the Akatsuki are indeed audacious. I didn’t expect you to come to us on your own. Good. I was just pondering on how to deal with you rats,” Raikage immediately flickered with crackling lightning, indicating that he had activated his full-body activation, ready to strike at any moment.

“Alright, Raikage, I’ve said that I’m not here for a fight today. Even if you want to fight, let me finish first,” said the masked man in a helpless tone.

“How should I address you? Uchiha Madara?” Jiraiya asked.

“That works too. A name is just a form of address, no big deal,” the masked man said nonchalantly, while others had slightly changed expressions. Of course, some were pretending, like Mei and Gaara. Both of them had known the masked man’s identity as “Uchiha Madara” for a long time.

“Less nonsense. I’ll give you ten seconds to prepare your last words,” Raikage, although surprised by the masked man being Madara, was not afraid. He looked fierce, ready to strike at any moment. Especially, when those cold, murderous eyes scanned Sasuke, who dared to cause trouble in Kumogakure, Raikage’s heart chilled. If Raikage hadn’t seen the Amaterasu before, he might have taken advantage of Raikage’s underestimation of him. When Raikage was about to deliver a fatal blow, he could use Amaterasu to catch Raikage off guard.

However, after seeing the Amaterasu in the Valley of Clouds and Lightning last time, Raikage had put away his underestimation, accurately speaking, not underestimation of Sasuke, but underestimation of Sasuke’s Mangekyo Sharingan. Maybe Sasuke was weak, but he had to be careful about the technique in Sasuke’s Mangekyo Sharingan. Just be cautious of this point, and Sasuke would be a dish in his eyes.

“The affairs of Konoha and Kumo are well known to all of you. As Kazekage said, we of the Akatsuki have indeed suffered some damage, and our strength has been greatly reduced. But it doesn’t mean we’re a pushover. Even if you all unite, we’re not afraid. However, compared to fighting with you right now, dealing with someone else seems more threatening, doesn’t it?” The masked man said in a solemn tone.

Raikage also calmed down. They certainly knew that the masked man’s reference to “someone else” was Ryoha, the one who destroyed Konoha and swept through Kumogakure. Although they shouldn’t underestimate the Akatsuki, dealing with them in the eyes of the Five Kages, when unified, was not a problem. However, dealing with them would significantly damage the overall strength of the Five Great Countries.

Furthermore, they all knew that Ryoha was not alone. There was another formidable individual, not inferior to him—Tsunade, Mei, and so on. Each of them was nearly an elite, almost at the Kage level. When facing them, the probability of being wiped out was extremely high.

The Five Kages had already vaguely understood the masked man’s intention. Apparently, Ryoha’s powerful presence made the masked man extremely wary and gave birth to the idea of joining forces with the Five Kage and the Five Great Countries.

“Ryoha has grievances with you and the Akatsuki. The enemy’s enemy is a friend. I think we should be able to be temporary friends. At least until Ryoha is dealt with,” the masked man’s words were indeed in line with what the Five Kages had in mind. Raikage also put away his Lightning Release Armor, showing that he thought the masked man’s proposal was feasible. Although the Akatsuki had captured so many tailed beasts, facing Ryoha with the united Five Great Countries was a considerable advantage. Even if it was a strategy of overwhelming numbers, they should be able to overpower him.

“Will you be able to handle me?” Suddenly, a disdainful and mocking voice came. Everyone present turned their gaze as they heard it, only to find three figures and a tiger (which looked more like a small cat when scaled down) standing on the overhead beam of the venue, looking down at the people below.

“You dare to come here? Aren’t you afraid that we’ll unite to keep you here? Although there aren’t many people brought by each Kage, there are about one to two hundred elite ninjas here, including those from outside. Or do you think you’re invincible and have no worries?” Raikage gritted his teeth and said hatefully. Although there weren’t many apparent casualties from Kumogakure during the confrontation with Ryoha, those who died were the elite ninjas of Kumogakure who excelled in Lightning Release. Losing even one was a significant loss.

“If the opponents are you people, then I indeed have no need for any reservations,” Ryoha nodded unreservedly, then looked towards the masked man. He was quite interested in this person, who had a mysterious identity and whom Ryoha didn’t even know about before he transmigrated, despite watching the anime.

“Don’t be too full of yourself. Let’s keep him here together,” Raikage believed that everyone present would not miss this opportunity. Sure enough, Tsuchikage, Hokage, Kazekage, Mizukage, and their subordinates all stood up, staring at Ryoha as if he were their prey.

“Was it you who proposed to deal with me? Masked Man, Tobi, I’ve let you escape several times. How about this time, I let you die here?” Ryoha looked at the masked man, full of excitement, but his tone was extremely cold.

“I can’t agree to that. I’m quite afraid of dying,” the masked man shook his head, pretending to be afraid.

“Is that so? Honestly, I’m very grateful to you. Previously, I wanted to deal with Konoha and Kumogakure in one go to make them unite. Your appearance made them unite even more, and with you, I think there’s also Kabuto, who obtained Orochimaru’s power. I believe that without my appearance, you would have joined forces with him to launch the Fourth War, right? The Eye of the Moon? A boring plan. Is this the kind of eyes you desire?”

Ryoha’s eyes suddenly transformed into the dark Rinnegan, Nine Black Linked Rings eyes. Those eyes filled with dark energy made Sasuke’s Mangekyo Sharingan, which had been activated by Itachi, endure an enormous pressure. Initially, Itachi’s Mangekyo Sharingan could render Sasuke’s 3-tomoe Sharingan unable to activate. Now, Sasuke was struggling to resist, feeling an incessant pressure emanating from Ryoha’s eyes.

He felt that if he let his guard down and couldn’t hold on, the next time he faced Ryoha, even his Mangekyo Sharingan might not be able to activate. He had begun to experience the pressure that Kakashi felt before, facing Ryoha. The pressure from opening the Mangekyo Sharingan against Ryoha was just too great. If he didn’t concentrate highly, he would definitely deactivate it. Thus, facing Ryoha, the pressure on someone who possessed the Sharingan was immense.

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