Chapter 292: Six Paths Madara! (Seeking Subscriptions)
Just as Kakashi and Uchiha Obito were in their own world, the situation on the outer battlefield took another sudden turn.
When the clone Kamui suppressed Uchiha Madara's Limbo clone with its Mangekyo dōjutsu, Kamui Mountain, which was only two seconds after Mito and the other two clones had just begun engaging Uchiha Madara's main body, Uchiha Madara decisively withdrew his Limbo clone.
This was because the situation had far exceeded his expectations.
With three pairs of Rinnegan, even an arrogant Uchiha Madara had to proceed with caution.
Furthermore, he knew he probably wouldn't be able to wait to capture the other Tailed Beasts before becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
Facing three pairs of Rinnegan and so many Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, even he was overwhelmed.
He was being suppressed and pushed back by the clones Uka and Henmei. When the cooldown for Limbo: Border Jail ended, he launched a fierce counterattack.
Boom, boom, boom!
Uka, Henmei, and Mito, who was controlling the Ten-Tails, were all blasted away.
Uchiha Madara seized the opportunity and landed on the Ten-Tails' head.
Spiral White Zetsu emerged from underground and looked up, saying, "Madara-sama, we can't wait any longer. You must become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki now!"
"I know!"
Uchiha Madara's expression was grim. The next moment, the Ten-Tails rapidly burrowed into his body.
"No good, Madara's going to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki!"
Senju Hashirama exclaimed in alarm. However, Uchiha Madara was absorbing the Ten-Tails too quickly, and there was no time to stop him.
As Uchiha Madara absorbed the Ten-Tails, his form also rapidly transformed.
"Everyone, get ready. Madara is about to transform into the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki!" Uka shouted.
The six clones gathered together.
Behind them stood Senju Hashirama, Senju Tobirama, and Namikaze Minato.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Fourth Raikage, and many Tailed Beasts were in the third tier.
In Konoha, under the Sage Tree, Sarutobi Asuma was also watching.
With half of the eight Tailed Beasts and a bit of Kurama's chakra, it should be enough to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
However, it might not be as powerful as Six Paths Obito from the original story, let alone Uchiha Madara from the original story.
Still, as a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, Truth-Seeking Balls would inevitably appear.
The power of Truth-Seeking Balls not only rendered Ninjutsu other than Sage Mode ineffective and possessed powerful offense and defense capabilities, but they also possessed unparalleled healing abilities, even stronger than Senju Hashirama's Sage Body healing.
Sarutobi Asuma estimated that it wouldn't be inferior to his own Sage Body's recovery speed.
At the same time, it would far surpass the six clone bodies.
However, this was merely a physical difference.
Ultimately, the current six clone bodies had not yet unleashed their full potential, only fighting with the Rinnegan.
Although their various Kekkei Genkai, Kekkei Tōta, and Kekkei Mōra powers were far inferior to their main bodies, they could still be used.
"Then, Uchiha Madara's first target after becoming Madara will likely be Naruto and Kushina-nee-san."
"By obtaining half of Kurama, at least the Ten-Tails' power will be more complete."
Watching the scene displayed on the water screen, Sarutobi Asuma pondered, "Kushina-nee-san is located further back, so Naruto is the primary target."
"If Naruto's Tailed Beast is extracted and he falls into a near-death state, then Uchiha Sasuke might awaken his Mangekyo Sharingan because of it."
"That guy Six Paths, it's time for him to contribute!"
...
Battlefield of the Forbidden Life Zone.
Under the night sky.
As the Ten-Tails was completely absorbed by Uchiha Madara, his black hair rapidly turned white, and he was clad in a white, six-magatama-adorned robe, with horns on his forehead.
Immediately after, Uchiha Madara's hands produced the Sage Staff, and behind him, Truth-Seeking Balls also appeared one by one.
"This is the power of the Six Paths!"
Uchiha Madara looked down at the figures below, especially the clone bodies of Sarutobi Asuma, and a smile appeared on his lips. "If you're still going to use clones in this situation, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
As his voice fell, Uchiha Madara vanished from the air.
"No good, Naruto, Kushina!"
Namikaze Minato sensed the danger.
It wasn't just him; experienced Kage like Senju Hashirama also knew that Uchiha Madara's target would inevitably be the Tailed Beasts, and the priority target would be the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
Senju Tobirama appeared beside Uzumaki Kushina, while Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato both appeared next to Naruto.
Meanwhile, Onoki, the Fourth Raikage, and the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, all retreated, positioning themselves in front of the various Jinchuriki.
Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Yashiro, and Uchiha Kōta reactivated their Susanoo, forming immense barriers that blocked Naruto and the others.
The moment Uchiha Madara moved, the six of them, including Ukā, also launched their attacks.
However, Ukā, Mito, and Henmei were intercepted by two Limbo clones of Uchiha Madara.
Kamui Mountain, Kagami, and Tenjin Himitsu were also blocked by a single Limbo clone of Uchiha Madara.
Senju Hashirama was also stopped by a Limbo clone and found himself completely suppressed this time.
Immediately after, Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Shisui, and the others were blasted away in an instant, their Susanoo collapsing under the assault.
"So strong!"
"He's completely different!"
Uchiha Shisui exclaimed. As he was sent flying backward, his Mangekyo Sharingan captured Uchiha Madara's impossibly fast movements, and he instantly activated his strongest Genjutsu, Kotoamatsukami!
However, Uchiha Madara's high-speed movement merely paused for a moment.
"A Mangekyo Genjutsu, how interesting..."
After that brief pause, Uchiha Madara continued his advance towards his target.
Meanwhile, two streams of blood tears flowed from Uchiha Shisui's eyes.
"Is this what being a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki is like? Not only did he resist my Kotoamatsukami, but he also injured me. Truly terrifying power!"
Uchiha Shisui was shocked.
At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen had entered Scorch Release Chakra Mode, with the Scorch Release Dragon encircling him. The dragon's head emerged from above him, unleashing a barrage of massive Scorch Release Balls from its mouth.
Scorch Release Barrage!
However, Uchiha Madara's Truth-Seeking Balls transformed into a shield, effortlessly blocking the series of fierce attacks.
From a distance of less than 70 meters, another Truth-Seeking Ball shot out, blasting Sarutobi Hiruzen away. He crashed into the ground, creating a deep crater, and after landing, he coughed up blood repeatedly, no longer able to maintain his Scorch Release Chakra Mode.
"Power on the Six Paths level, as expected..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen had heard his son talk about Six Paths Level power countless times, but this was the first time he had personally felt the terrifying nature of such power.
He had also been trying to cultivate Truth-Seeking Balls himself but had never succeeded.
He had been in Sage Mode just now, greatly enhancing the power of his Ninjutsu, but he still couldn't break through the defense of the Truth-Seeking Balls.
Instead, he himself was severely injured by Uchiha Madara with just one attack.
If not for Sage Mode, he likely would have lost half his life and been completely incapacitated.
"Now, we can only rely on Minato..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen grit his teeth and forced himself to stand up to watch.
He saw a Truth-Seeking Ball blocking Naruto's Lightning Style: Tailed Beast Bomb Rasenshuriken, while another Truth-Seeking Ball was hurled towards Namikaze Minato.
Facing the rapidly approaching Truth-Seeking Ball, Namikaze Minato threw three Flying Thunder God Kunai.
"The same Ninjutsu as that gloomy guy, Tobirama Senju?"
Uchiha Madara sneered dismissively.
One Truth-Seeking Ball was manipulated by him, splitting into short rods that shot down, impaling all nine of Naruto's Kurama Mode tails.
"Damn it!"
Naruto roared in anger. With his tails pinned, his Chakra circulation was significantly impacted.
At that moment.
Just as the Truth-Seeking Ball was about to strike Namikaze Minato, he vanished and reappeared at the location of the thrown kunai.
However, the moment he appeared, a Black Rod pierced through the air towards him.
Although Namikaze Minato was prepared, using the three kunai to create a diversion.
After all, Uchiha Madara was from the same era as Tobirama Senju and had even been a rival; he would undoubtedly be extremely familiar with the combat patterns of the Flying Thunder God Technique.
But Uchiha Madara, not to mention the staff in his hand, possessed nine Truth-Seeking Balls.
One was used to block Naruto's attack, another to restrain Naruto's movements, one was attacking Namikaze Minato, and one had attacked Sarutobi Hiruzen and hadn't returned to him yet.
But that still left five.
The three Flying Thunder God Kunai had long been locked onto by three of Uchiha Madara's Truth-Seeking Balls. The moment Namikaze Minato appeared, they would unleash a lightning-fast strike.
Furthermore, to ensure a direct hit, he simultaneously attacked the three Flying Thunder God Kunai with three Truth-Seeking Balls, completely eliminating any chance for Namikaze Minato to attack him.
However.
Namikaze Minato did not change his position, nor did he flee.
Because the Black Rod, which was about to strike him, disappeared with a distortion of space.
And in Namikaze Minato's hand, accompanied by a sharp, grating sound, a Rasenshuriken materialized, and he threw it.
"Kamui!"
Uchiha Madara was startled; this was completely beyond his expectations.
The Rasenshuriken's speed was incredibly fast, reaching him in an instant. This left him with no way to defend with his Truth-Seeking Balls, and not even enough time to use other ninjutsu or dōjutsu.
He had been too careless, directly hit by Minato Namikaze's Rasenshuriken.
The Rasenshuriken rapidly expanded and cut. Simultaneously, as it expanded, a terrifying cold spread, freezing Uchiha Madara.
Sage Art – Ice Release: Rasenshuriken!
This was Minato Namikaze's first time using this technique in actual combat after mastering Ice Release.
"Yosh, it hit!"
Naruto shouted excitedly, "Teacher Kakashi, you came just in time!"
Behind him, Kakashi let out a sigh of relief.
He had made it just in time.
Kushina Uzumaki, however, noticed, "Kakashi, your eyes."
Tobirama Senju turned his head and was also surprised. "Both eyes have become Mangekyo. Did that child from the Uchiha clan make such a choice?"
At this moment, he couldn't help but recall his former subordinate, Kagami Uchiha.
"Yes, he temporarily entrusted his Sharingan to me,"
Kakashi said with complex emotions.
Just then, Killer B shouted, "This is a perfect opportunity, let's finish Uchiha Madara!"
"Alright!"
"Let's attack together!"
"All Tailed Beasts, combine your tails!"
...
The Tailed Beasts shouted in unison.
Naruto cried out in distress, "I'm pinned down!"
Minato Namikaze appeared at this moment, formed hand seals, and created a shadow clone to pull out the Black Rods one by one for Naruto.
These were formed from Truth-Seeking Balls, making them extremely difficult to shatter.
But now that Uchiha Madara was frozen, and Minato Namikaze was in Sage Mode, he was able to pull out the Black Rods one by one.
"Dad, thank you!"
Naruto was overjoyed.
Kurama roared, "Naruto, go!"
"And me!"
Rin Nohara, having removed her mask, appeared and then transformed into her Tailed Beast form.
At this moment, all Nine Tailed Beasts gathered, soared into the sky, combined their tails, and bombarded the frozen Uchiha Madara.
"This is amazing! I never expected the Fourth Hokage to have mastered Ice Release!"
"Uchiha Madara is already frozen; this attack should definitely kill him!"
"The Three-Tails has also appeared! All Nine Tailed Beasts have gathered!"
"After all, they are the Nine Tailed Beasts. No one can withstand such power, right?"
"I never imagined I'd see Nine Tailed Beast Jinchuriki fighting together. This is like a dream!"
...
The allied ninja spectating discussed animatedly, their eyes wide as they watched the Nine Tailed Beasts leap into action.
BOOM!
All their tails combined struck the frozen Uchiha Madara.
Rings of power appeared in the air. Uchiha Madara crashed down from the sky, the ground caving in and forming a giant crater hundreds of meters deep.
At the same time.
Uchiha Madara's Limbo clone also disappeared.
Hashirama Senju said with anticipation, "Was Madara heavily injured?"
In the sky, Naruto, who was falling, and the other Tailed Beasts all turned their gazes towards the crater.
As the dust settled, Uchiha Madara lay on the ground, seemingly unharmed.
His Truth-Seeking Balls had all returned to him.
"This guy... he's not even injured?"
The Tailed Beasts were all shocked.
Kurama said, "After all, he's the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, and he has the Rinnegan!"
The Eight-Tails roared, "Then let's do it again! This time, let's use Tailed Beast Bombs!"
The Nine-Tails quickly objected, "This guy has the Rinnegan, he can absorb any ninjutsu!"
"Moreover, even if we combine our Tailed Beast Bombs, I doubt we can break through his Truth-Seeking Ball defense!"
"Only taijutsu or actual physical attacks can work now!"
The One-Tail shouted, "Then let's use our tails again and seal him!"
...
At the bottom of the huge pit, the Spiral White Zetsu emerged again and chuckled, "Lord Madara, you look a bit disheveled!"
"This isn't good if it continues!"
Uchiha Madara stood up, "You defective product that I created, you only know how to mock your master!"
"It can't be helped."
The Spiral White Zetsu spread his hands, "Black Zetsu is sharp-tongued, so we White Zetsu can only be excessively talkative."
"Speaking of which, we should finish this quickly. After all, if Sarutobi Asuma's main body arrives, it will be even more difficult to capture all the Tailed Beasts."
Uchiha Madara looked up, "You have a point!"
As his words fell, he shot up into the sky.
At almost the same time, the nine Tailed Beasts joined forces once more, their tails darkening the sky as they slammed down.
Uchiha Madara snorted, raising the staff in his hand, which transformed into a shield.
However, as the space distorted, a gap appeared in the shield.
RUMBLE!
Uchiha Madara was once again slammed into the ground by the Tailed Beasts, like swatting a mosquito from the air.
At the edge of the pit, Namikaze Minato and others arrived, with Kakashi among them. It was he who had opened a passage using Kamui just moments ago.
He now possessed both of Uchiha Obito's eyes and was supported by Sage Mode, allowing him to activate Kamui with incredible speed.
And at this moment.
The Six-Tails, falling from the sky, opened its mouth and covered Uchiha Madara at the bottom of the pit with a glob of acid. The One-Tail landed, its forelegs transforming into sand filled with seals, sweeping forward and quickly forming a seal.
Desert Burial Seal!
"This seal was formed using the sealing runes on my main body. This way, he won't even have any air!"
"Even a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki wouldn't survive without air!"
The One-Tail, Shukaku, said triumphantly.
"You stinking raccoon, don't get too cocky!"
The Nine-Tails shouted, "A Ten-Tails Jinchuriki isn't that easy to deal with!"
"You stinking fox, shut your trap!"
Shukaku roared.
Just then, the seal suddenly exploded.
Immediately after, the nine Tailed Beasts were all hit hard and sent flying.
Uka and the other clones attacked.
However, to everyone's surprise, Uchiha Madara did not seize the opportunity to capture the nine Tailed Beasts.
Instead, he shot towards the sky and flew out of the giant pit.
"Is this guy trying to escape?"
Naruto couldn't help but ask.
"Impossible!"
The Nine-Tails immediately retorted, shouting, "This guy must have another move up his sleeve, quickly follow him!"
The nine Tailed Beasts rushed out of the pit one after another.
At this moment, Uchiha Madara spat into the air, releasing two Six Paths Tools.
"Six Paths Tools, boring things."
And also...
Uchiha Madara looked at Uchiha Fugaku and the others below, thinking, "Although they are just a swarm of moths, they are also quite bothersome."
He then looked at the Allied Ninja forces.
Uchiha Madara landed and immediately released the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
"What's going on?"
Senju Hashirama and others frowned.
"Madara, what do you intend to do?"
Senju Hashirama stepped forward and shouted.
"What are you doing?"
"Returning chakra, of course!"
Uchiha Madara chuckled.
The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path also began to change rapidly, thick vines extending out like giant pythons, roaring and sweeping forward.
"Hashirama, this is the God Tree!"
"All chakra in the Ninja World originates from the God Tree!"
Uchiha Madara lightly laughed, "Now, I will reclaim the chakra and complete the Moon Eye Plan!"
The God Tree continued to rise, and dense vines swept towards everyone.
The Nine Tailed Beasts, who had just emerged from the large pit while being pursued, were the primary targets.
"Everyone, stop him!"
Senju Hashirama shouted, then unleashed Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence, attempting to counter Wood Release with Wood Release.
However.
His Wood Release, a Kekkei Tōta, was no match for the God Tree's roots and vines. Instead, it was absorbed, turning into rotten wood and then to dust.
It was as if ordinary Wood Release had encountered his Kekkei Tōta Wood Release.
Uchiha Fugaku and others activated their Susanoo, battling the sweeping God Tree vines.
But the vines were endless and possessed the characteristic of absorbing chakra. While the complete Susanoo could resist, it was immediately ambushed by Uchiha Madara's Limbo clones and the suddenly appearing Impure World Reincarnated Uchiha Izuna. Then, the God Tree took the opportunity to absorb their chakra, leaving them all suspended.
As for the Tailed Beasts, their resistance against the God Tree was far weaker than Susanoo. Being the focus of attention, they were all entangled by the God Tree's roots, their Tailed Beast chakra being siphoned off, causing them to lose their Tailed Beast transformation.
"Order everyone to retreat immediately!"
Senju Tobirama, from the rear, shouted.
Uzumaki Kushina, seeing Naruto captured, immediately wanted to rush forward to rescue him.
Senju Tobirama shouted, "We'll handle Naruto. You are a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, you'll be at a disadvantage against the God Tree!"
"Then I'll trouble you, Second Hokage!"
Uzumaki Kushina suppressed her inner anxiety and retreated under the cover of Tsunade and others.
Simultaneously, the Allied Shinobi Forces also turned to flee, but the God Tree's vines relentlessly pursued them. Many shinobi were entangled and their bodies withered as their chakra was absorbed.
Uka and other clones were intercepted by Uchiha Madara's Limbo clones, aided by the God Tree.
Uchiha Madara's true body, however, stepped into the God Tree's vines.
Namikaze Minato and Senju Tobirama joined forces, but their attacks couldn't keep up with the God Tree's growth speed. They watched as Naruto was submerged by layer upon layer of the God Tree's vines.
"I'll do it!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen arrived, wielding his staff, infused with Scorching Style chakra. He swung it rapidly, cutting through the vines. Namikaze Minato immediately moved forward to retrieve Naruto and retreat.
Senju Tobirama, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Sarutobi Shinya, Hatake Sakumo, Kakashi, Onoki, the Second Mizukage, the Fourth Raikage... one by one, strong shinobi stepped forward to rescue the Jinchuriki, as well as Uchiha Fugaku and others.
A moment later.
The God Tree stopped its expansion.
Namikaze Minato, carrying the unconscious Naruto, arrived at the rear to reunite with Tsunade, Uzumaki Kushina, and the others.
"What happened to Naruto?"
Uzumaki Kushina anxiously approached Naruto.
Namikaze Minato's expression was grim, "The Nine-Tails was taken by Uchiha Madara!"
"What?"
Uzumaki Kushina's expression changed drastically, and she quickly crouched down.
Tsunade and Haruno Sakura also appeared beside Naruto.
"His heartbeat is rapidly weakening!"
Tsunade said gravely, taking out a sage talisman and placing it on Naruto's forehead.
"Naruto!"
Haruno Sakura couldn't help but cry out, tears welling up in her eyes.
Not far away, Uchiha Sasuke, who had heard Namikaze Minato's words, stared blankly, "Naruto, that idiot, is he... going to die?"
He knew that if the Tailed Beast was extracted from a Tailed Beast Jinchuriki, they would die!
Thump thump!
Uchiha Sasuke's heart pounded violently. He clenched his fists, gritting his teeth tightly, blood seeping out bit by bit. "Damn it!"
"I... I'm truly useless!"
"Watching Naruto, Father, and Brother fight desperately, yet I don't even have the ability to help!"
Anger!
Agony!
Frustration!
Unwillingness!
Amidst a barrage of intense emotions, Uchiha Sasuke's eyes suddenly burned with pain. His three-tomoe Sharingan spun rapidly, and with tears of blood, it transformed into the Mangekyo.
Bang!
Dropping to his knees, Uchiha Sasuke clutched his eyes, gasping for breath, but a sense of joy arose within him. "Mangekyo… is this the power of the Mangekyo?"
"It's truly an unprecedented strength!"
Uchiha Sasuke looked up towards the God Tree.
After obtaining the Nine-Tails, Uchiha Madara emerged from the dense layers of tree vines. With a thunderous sound, he suddenly appeared before Senju Hashirama and launched a fierce assault.
Truth-Seeking Ball collided with Truth-Seeking Ball, and Senju Hashirama was immediately at a disadvantage.
Senju Tobirama came to his aid but was struck by Uchiha Madara's staff, severing one of his arms. Immediately after, Truth-Seeking Balls transformed into Black Rods, piercing him and pinning him to the ground.
Uchiha Madara was far faster than before. In close-quarters combat, Senju Hashirama was quickly defeated, his movements sealed by the Black Rods, rendering him unable to control his own Truth-Seeking Balls.
"Hashirama, I will now continue the goal you failed to achieve!"
"To create an ideal world of peace without war!"
As Uchiha Madara spoke, he thrust a hand into Senju Hashirama's body, absorbing his Sage Power.
"Is this Sage Power? It's incredibly easy to master."
Senju Hashirama looked up at Uchiha Madara and shouted, "Madara, your Moon Eye Plan has no chance of success. Give it up!"
"Our era is over!"
"Are you referring to Sarutobi Asuma?"
Uchiha Madara chuckled lightly, then disdainfully added, "Although I don't know his intentions, how can a sinister fellow who hides behind the scenes and sends his subordinates to charge forward understand the power of the Six Paths?"
"He also doesn't know the power of the God Tree!"
Senju Tobirama retorted with a cold laugh on behalf of Sarutobi Asuma, "Likewise!"
Uchiha Madara's gaze turned icy. Just as he was about to vent his resentment on Senju Tobirama, his Limbo clone once again disappeared.
Uka flashed into existence and kicked his Truth-Seeking Ball away.
Immediately after, Mito and Henmei both appeared.
Uchiha Madara looked at them calmly. "You can no longer stop me!"
"When the God Tree blossoms, those eyes will be reflected upon the moon, and then the Infinite Tsukuyomi will be activated. At that time, the Ninja World will usher in an unprecedented era of peace."
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