Naruto: Tenseigan Eye

Limbo: Border Jail

Uchiha Madara's unique Rinnegan technique allowed him to summon imperceptible shadows to strike his enemies. For anyone without the Rinnegan, detecting these shadows was nearly impossible.

Even the Tenseigan couldn't directly "see" the shadows. However, as the counterpart to the Rinnegan, the Tenseigan was uniquely suited to countering it. While it couldn't perceive the shadows outright, it could detect the faint disturbances they left behind—enough for a skilled wielder like Shinki to anticipate their attacks.

As one shadow retreated, three more appeared around Shinki, circling him like hunters closing in on prey.

"Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!"

Shinki's voice rang out as he raised his hand, releasing a devastating beam of light. The attack was as precise as it was overwhelming.

The Rinnegan's techniques were versatile and intricate, but the Tenseigan's focus was raw power. Though its arsenal appeared limited, dominated by the Golden and Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosions, their sheer destructive capability set them apart.

The Tenseigan's reputation had often been overshadowed by Toneri Otsutsuki's unimpressive demonstration with a makeshift version. But Shinki's mastery proved its true potential, dispelling any doubts about its strength.

"BOOM!"

The Truth-Seeking Orbs behind Shinki spun rapidly, generating a whirlwind that swept through the battlefield. The Limbo shadows, unable to withstand the force, were obliterated.

"Damn it!" Madara cursed, frustration evident on his face.

He couldn't help but question his assumptions about the Tenseigan. Weren't the Rinnegan and Tenseigan supposed to be on equal footing?

Yet Shinki's Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion possessed a raw might that even the complete Susanoo struggled to endure. Coupled with the Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, the battlefield was dominated by an unprecedented level of destruction.

Madara regrouped, pulling back his Limbo shadows. His expression was dark as he assessed his opponent.

Hovering in the sky, Shinki radiated calm confidence. The Truth-Seeking Orbs floated behind him like a luminous halo, further emphasizing his dominance.

The sight ignited a deep irritation in Madara. He despised being looked down upon. Grinding his teeth, he summoned the full form of his Susanoo. The towering purple construct rose to match Shinki's height, its glowing eyes locked on him.

Bathed in green light, Shinki's figure contrasted sharply with the indigo armor of the Susanoo. Their opposing energies clashed as they faced each other.

"It seems I underestimated both you and the Tenseigan," Madara admitted, his voice calm but tinged with bitterness.

Shinki tilted his head slightly, offering a faint smile. "Be careful," he warned, gesturing to the Truth-Seeking Orbs. "One touch from these, and your Impure World Reincarnation body won't regenerate."

Madara's eye twitched. "…"

Do you really need to rub it in?

Madara quickly realized Shinki's strategy. He's trying to unsettle me, to make me second-guess my every move.

If his body came into contact with the Truth-Seeking Orbs, the regenerative properties of the Impure World Reincarnation would fail, leaving him irreparably vulnerable. Even with his boundless chakra, each loss would diminish his strength.

Curse Tobirama for creating this flawed jutsu in the first place!

"Do you think these theatrics are enough to defeat me?" Madara growled, his frustration flaring. He formed a rapid series of hand seals. "Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees!"

The battlefield shifted as massive roots and towering trees erupted from the ground, spreading toward Shinki with overwhelming force.

But Shinki's smirk deepened. "You think basic Wood Release can stop me? You haven't even absorbed Sage Chakra yet."

Clasping his hands together, Shinki's aura shifted. The green light around him intensified, and as he reopened his eyes, faint glowing lines appeared on his face, exuding an unmistakable power.

Madara's confidence faltered. Those lines…

They were unmistakable. Memories of his battles with Hashirama Senju flooded back, particularly the time he was utterly overwhelmed by Hashirama's Sage Mode and the Thousand-Armed Buddha.

Sage Chakra… combined with the Tenseigan?

Shinki noticed Madara's hesitation and couldn't resist exploiting it.

"Oh, that's right," Shinki said with mock realization. "I forgot to mention—I mastered Sage Mode some time ago. Funny how no one in the ninja world has been worthy of seeing me combine it with the Tenseigan… until now."

"…"

Am I just a test subject to him?!

Madara's expression darkened. The memories of Hashirama's overwhelming strength now mingled with the present reality of Shinki's dominance. For the first time in their battle, a sliver of genuine unease crept into his heart.