Konoha's Medical Ninja: One Punch to beat up Madara

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Why did Colt contact Kakuzu which led to all of that?

Of course, it was about Crocodile's troubles in acquiring money.

So, Colt proceeded to explain the situation.

Crocodile's alliance with Kakuzu was a point of interest, but Colt avoided making things too explicit and just briefly ordered him.

Kakuzu picked up on the subtle hints, though his expression showed a mix of reluctance and resignation.

He knew that Crocodile was also in this for his own advantage…

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"Are you sure it's okay to handle Doflamingo this way?" Robin asked quietly, having watched the events unfold.

While the Shichibukai held varying motives, Doflamingo had elevated his reputation as the underground's most influential broker, also known as Joker.

Compared to Crocodile's calculated silence, Doflamingo had embraced his role and status openly.

Robin explained that to Colt, thinking to herself that he could possibly be unaware of it.

"Joker you say… isn't he just a clown though?"

"A clown who thinks he's a king at that," Colt responded dismissively. "No need to think about him anymore"

She nodded her head.

"So, are we heading to Dressrosa then?" Robin asked again.

"No need," Colt said, shaking his head.

"I'll stay in Alabasta for now. Someone else will handle the 'Doflamingo' matter."

Robin accepted his decision, understanding that there was more to the plan than she was aware of.

'He should definitely have other subordinates besides Kisame…'

As the evening approached, Colt planned to reach out to Sasuke.

Kisame had left Alabasta days ago for his next mission so he couldn't be used, and the Spade Pirates were likely close to Dressrosa—making them a convenient force to utilize.

But Colt hesitated after thinking about it for a while.

Sasuke still hadn't faced the consequences of his earlier actions.

Relying on him now could create an impression of Colt needing him and finding him necessary, which was something Colt didn't want to see happen.

At least not before Sasuke suffered a bit of punishment.

He reconsidered; it was time to call on someone else.

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In the ninja world, almost a year had passed since its unification.

Konoha and its surroundings had undergone significant changes, now forming the most densely populated area on the continent.

Hashirama's assistance had ensured the basic construction of the other hidden villages was complete.

On the Hokage Rock, Uchiha Madara, clad in red armor, sat atop the First Hokage's statue, looking out with a restless expression.

He propped one knee up, letting the other leg dangle casually. With his head resting on his hand, his elbow supported on the raised knee, he appeared lost in thought.

Though peace had been established as he envisioned, Madara found little satisfaction in it; the lack of conflict left him feeling… unfulfilled.

Though he appeared to be thinking about something deep, he did enjoy his time alone.

But fate decided it wouldn't be for long.

*Swish*

"Hahahahaha! Madara, I knew you'd be here!" Hashirama's hearty voice rang out as he appeared beside Madara, sitting cross-legged on the side.

"Hm… Hashirama, shouldn't you be busy being a construction worker? Why come here to bother my peace?" Madara muttered, though there was a faint knowing smirk on his face.

Hashirama chuckled.

"There's no need for more work now. The villages have shifted their focus to training."

Madara didn't reply only looking ahead at the village.

"Sigh…" Hashirama could tell with one glance what was going on through his friend's head.

"Be patient, Madara. When the time is right, Colt will bring us to that other world," Hashirama said.

He understood his old rival well and knew how Madara hungered for a greater purpose. After all, he also shared the sentiment.

Colt had already provided information on the world of One Piece, stirring excitement among the upper echelons of the ninja world.

With a land and people so different, the desire for expansion and ambition grew.

At the forefront of this zeal was the Fourth Raikage, who had already begun rallying for a campaign to claim new territory in the pirate world.

But Colt had put these plans on hold, focusing on training the united ninja forces for when the time came.

"I'll look forward to battling in that world," Madara said.

Hashirama shared his excitement, but suddenly, a massive black portal appeared in the sky above them.

Before they could react, Madara was yanked through it and transported across dimensions, leaving Hashirama stunned as the portal closed with a parting gesture.

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"What? What the hell is going on?"

"Wait! I'll explain everything, I have decided to bring you early now, some have come before you, they are…"

Madara found himself facing Colt, who stopped him mid-complaint to brief him on his assignment.

"Anyway, your task is: disciplining Sasuke, your clanmate, and managing Doflamingo's unruly ambitions."

Madara's smirk grew wicked.

He didn't care about why he was summoned to be honest; he just wanted the chance to fight once more.

"Leave Sasuke to me. As for that other guy, I'll also deal with him."

Colt warned.

"Remember, don't kill Doflamingo. We need him alive to keep the underground economy flowing into our hands."

Madara frowned but nodded.

"Fine, I'll hold back…"

He left with the task in mind, quite confident.

There was no way Sasuke's strength and willpower could outmatch his.

He didn't even account for the clown guy.

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Over Alabasta, Madara activated his Susanoo, towering in the sky, and looked out over the vast expanse with a sense of conquest.

"I, Madara Uchiha, have arrived!"

With a sudden surge, red lightning tore through the sky, splitting the clouds as Madara instinctively unleashed his newly awakened Conqueror's Haki.

The kingly aura radiated outward, spreading like wildfire. People fainted in its wake, while birds and fish alike fell victim to its overwhelming power.

"Is this Conqueror's Haki? What a strange power" he murmured.

He sensed two additional energies within himself—Armament Haki and Observation Haki.

Haki being all about willpower, meant someone like Madara would find it easy to use.

His anticipation grew.

"Sasuke, let me see how far you've come!" he shouted, laughing as he flew toward the horizon with his Susanoo.

Colt, sensing this from afar, shook his head with a knowing sigh.

Madara was as unpredictable as ever, awakening his Haki the moment he arrived.

But there was one thing that Colt hadn't accounted for—if Sasuke was already with the Whitebeard Pirates, then Madara's entrance might spell trouble for them all.

"Well, let's just hope Whitebeard isn't yet that sick," he thought.