Chapter 293: Sage of Six Paths, Emperor Kai! (Seeking Subscription)
At the edge of the battlefield.
Uzumaki Kushina said, "Give the Tailed Beast inside me to Naruto!"
Tsunade frowned, "You don't need to do that, we can still save Naruto!"
"Kushina-nee-san, don't worry!"
Shizune also comforted her, "With my eye techniques, there won't be any after-effects."
Uzumaki Kushina understood, but she insisted, "Naruto is more suited to wield the Nine-Tails' power than I am!"
Tsunade and the others all looked towards Namikaze Minato.
Namikaze Minato considered it, then agreed to his wife's decision.
Seeing this, Tsunade called out, "Shizune!"
"Understood!"
Shizune nodded, went behind Uzumaki Kushina, and placed her palms on Kushina's back.
Uzumaki Kushina's life force was far greater than Naruto's, but she was already over forty years old, not as she was in her prime.
Tsunade then took out a Sage Talisman and placed it on Uzumaki Kushina's forehead.
Once ready, Uzumaki Kushina placed her hand on Naruto's abdomen and injected the Yin Nine-Tails within her into Naruto.
Just then, Black Zetsu emerged from the ground and stuck to Naruto's back.
Sealing Space.
Naruto, the Nine-Tails, and Uzumaki Kushina all saw the combined entity of Black Zetsu and White Zetsu.
"Nine-Tails... I finally have you!"
Black Zetsu sneered sinisterly.
Outside, Namikaze Minato's expression changed, and he raised his hand, throwing a Rasengan at Black Zetsu.
But Black Zetsu was faster, flowing like a pool of black ink and quickly burrowing underground.
"What's going on?"
Sakura Haruno asked, panicked.
"Damn it, it's the other half of that Zetsu!"
Tsunade roared, attempting to use Wood Release to capture Black Zetsu, but the roots of the God Tree were also underground, and there was no time.
"First, save Naruto and Kushina!"
Shizune quickly reminded them.
"Ugh!"
Tsunade gritted her teeth, forced to focus on saving Naruto.
Shizune said to the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, "Mizukage, please use Water Style to provide me with water."
Mei Terumi, though confused, nodded and used ninjutsu to create a massive water sphere.
Shizune placed one hand on Uzumaki Kushina's back and the other into the water sphere. As her eye technique activated, her entire body immediately turned into a watery state.
The absorbed water continuously transformed into life force and was injected into Uzumaki Kushina's body.
Mei Terumi watched in astonishment, "She can heal with water!"
Meanwhile.
Inside Naruto's inner world, the Sage of Six Paths finally appeared.
On the other side, Uchiha Sasuke, just about to move, felt a consciousness calling him.
...
Under the Sage Tree in Konoha.
Sarutobi Asuma raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Sage of Six Paths, you've finally shown yourself!"
If there's wool, why not shear it?
"Six Paths Madara won't be able to hold on much longer. Then Ōtsutsuki Kaguya should appear."
Sarutobi Asuma looked up at the bright moon hanging in the sky.
Why did Ōtsutsuki Kaguya need to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi to revive?
Because Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was actually divided into three parts.
First, her physical body and main consciousness were sealed on the Moon by the Six Paths — Chibaku Tensei.
Second, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, which is the God Tree, the original body of the Ten-Tails. After its chakra was drained to become the Nine Tailed Beasts, only its husk remained, known as the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
And within the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, there was also a part of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's consciousness.
Third, was Black Zetsu.
Black Zetsu was also transmuted from a portion of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's consciousness.
Whether it was Black Zetsu or the God Tree, they only possessed a small part of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's consciousness. Even if all nine Tailed Beasts were gathered, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki could not be truly resurrected.
If the Six Paths — Chibaku Tensei on the Moon could not be broken, then Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's main consciousness would need to break free from the seal, manifest through the Infinite Tsukuyomi, project into the bodies of those caught in it, and then absorb chakra through the God Tree to enter Uchiha Madara's body.
At the same time, Black Zetsu would make his move.
This was why Black Zetsu could easily ambush and subdue Uchiha Madara, who had awakened the Rinne Sharingan.
Ultimately, Kaguya had always maintained control over the God Tree's final authority.
Or rather, during the battle with the Sage of Six Paths' brothers, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki had turned the God Tree into her own clone, controlling it with a portion of her consciousness.
"However, we can't let Uchiha Madara or Kaguya Ōtsutsuki become too powerful."
Sarutobi Asuma thought to himself.
...
Forbidden Life Zone, before the God Tree.
Black Zetsu emerged from the ground, transferring the captured Nine-Tails to Uchiha Madara.
Meanwhile, Ōnoki, the Fourth Raikage, and the recovered Uchiha Fugaku and others attacked.
"The Nine-Tails has been taken!"
Ōnoki shouted.
"Hahahaha..."
Uchiha Madara laughed, "You have no chance now!"
"So, accept everything, and welcome peace!"
Ōnoki gritted his teeth, "Don't even think about it!"
Hashirama Senju shouted, "Cutting down the God Tree can stop the Infinite Tsukuyomi!"
"Attack!"
Uka yelled.
The clone with the Rinnegan remained the main attacker, while Uchiha Madara used his Limbo clones to defend.
Uchiha Madara himself soared into the sky and then formed hand seals.
Tengai Shinsei!
Uchiha Shisui noticed the seals and quickly shouted, "Be careful, he's summoning meteors from the sky!"
"We'll handle the meteors!"
Uchiha Yashiro and Uchiha Kōta shouted in unison.
The Susanoos of the two vibrated their wings and soared into the sky.
However, Uchiha Madara locked his eyes on them and activated his dojutsu.
Chibaku Tensei!
"Huh?"
"What's going on?"
Uchiha Yashiro and Uchiha Kōta were startled, finding themselves unable to move.
Below, the ground cracked open, and massive rocks flew into the air, crashing into the two Susanoos.
"What's happening?"
"Is it another Rinnegan dojutsu?"
Uchiha Shisui frowned. Just as he was about to move, he was thrown to the ground.
Uchiha Madara suddenly appeared, knocked over his Susanoo, and then slammed down with his shakujo, shattering the Susanoo.
Bang!
Uchiha Madara kicked Uchiha Shisui away. The former then raised his shakujo, manifesting a large shield that blocked the attacks from Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Fugaku.
Ōnoki seized the opportunity to use Dust Release, but Uchiha Madara absorbed it with his Rinnegan.
As soon as Uchiha Shisui regained his footing, he found himself unable to move. He was like a magnet, with surrounding stones flying towards him and engulfing him.
At this moment, Uchiha Madara moved like a white flash, sending Ōnoki and the Fourth Raikage flying backward.
Boom!
Clone Uka suddenly swapped positions with Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the giant Rasengan in his hand collided with a Truth-Seeking Ball.
"Hmm?"
Uchiha Madara immediately retreated.
Clone Uka did not pursue but instead shouted, "Father, Fourth Raikage, go with the Allied Shinobi Forces and cut down the God Tree!"
"Understood!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, Onoki, and the others, realizing they couldn't defeat Madara, immediately charged toward the God Tree.
They couldn't damage Uchiha Madara, but surely they could damage the motionless God Tree?
Meanwhile, the Allied Shinobi Forces were also charging forward, attacking from all directions, continuously destroying the God Tree's vines and rescuing their comrades.
"A bunch of ants!"
Uchiha Madara snorted. After retracting his Limbo clones, his body flickered, and he began fighting against Uka and the others.
He was becoming more proficient with Truth-Seeking Balls and the ocular abilities of the Rinnegan.
Even though the Allied Forces had superior numbers, and there were as many as nine Susanoo, the battle was still a stalemate.
However, even with Sage Mode, only a few individuals had the Sage Cursed Seal and had used the Sage Power Eight Trigrams Seal.
In such an intense battle, maintaining Susanoo for extended periods was too much, even for Uchiha Fugaku and the others. They were exhausted and had to retreat.
The only ones left fighting alongside the clones were Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Itachi, and Kakashi, who had received Uchiha Obito's eyes.
Even they were panting heavily.
"This guy can absorb even senjutsu, and normal ninjutsu is nullified by Truth-Seeking Balls."
"The most effective method is taijutsu!"
Kakashi looked at the six clones of Sarutobi Asuma, not entirely sure of their true combat power.
If Sarutobi Asuma's true body were here, he believed incredible taijutsu would be displayed.
But...
"Asuma, are you still waiting for that mastermind?"
Kakashi glanced towards Konoha, then refocused on the battlefield, ready to create opportunities for his allies at any moment.
"A bunch of ants, but sometimes they can be quite annoying!"
Uchiha Madara glanced toward the God Tree.
If this continued, the God Tree might actually be cut down by those people.
"Moreover, this clone of Sarutobi Asuma might be hiding his strength. What is his purpose?"
Uchiha Madara pondered in secret while fending off attacks.
Once the cooldown for Limbo: Border Jail was ready, he didn't hesitate to use it again, stalling Uka and the others.
His body shot into the sky. Uchiha Madara raised his hand, and a massive black sphere rapidly formed. It then split into numerous smaller black spheres that shot out in all directions, burrowing into the ground.
RUMBLE!
The earth shook!
Then, massive rocks flew up, forming giant meteorites in the sky.
"Not good!"
Uchiha Shisui's expression changed. "There are too many, and the area they cover is huge!"
"The Allied Forces!"
Uchiha Itachi turned to look at the Allied Forces who were struggling to attack the God Tree.
At this moment, the Allied Shinobi Forces had lost the protection of the Nine-Tails Chakra.
"Let's deal with the meteorites first!"
Kakashi said.
Immediately, the three of them activated Susanoo again, spreading their wings and soaring into the sky to stop the meteorites from falling.
Uka frowned and said, "Kagami, you go too!"
"Understood!"
Kagami nodded.
On the other side, with the Allied Shinobi Forces.
Onoki and the others' expressions changed upon seeing the numerous meteorites falling.
"We absolutely cannot let these meteorites fall, or the losses will be devastating!"
Onoki shouted.
The Allied Shinobi Forces no longer had the protection of the Nine-Tails Chakra.
"Use Earth Style to construct defenses!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen roared and then flew up.
Onoki also surged into the sky, moving even faster.
He didn't immediately use Dust Release but instead used Light-Heavy Rock Jutsu to reduce the weight of the meteorites.
Sarutobi Shinya also flew up.
The three quickly slowed the descent of the meteorites that were threatening the Allied Shinobi Forces.
In the sky, the three individuals each unleashed their abilities.
Ōnoki used Dust Release, Sarutobi Shinya used Explosion Release, while Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Dan used Scorch Release.
Furthermore, the eight Tailed Beasts simultaneously fired Tailed Beast Bombs.
Uchiha Madara's move was undoubtedly masterful, managing to tie down the main top-tier combatants of the Allied Shinobi Forces with a single attack.
Beside Naruto, Namikaze Minato stood up and said, "I'll leave this place to you all!"
With that, he disappeared.
At this moment, the Sage of Six Paths was still telling his story.
A few seconds later, Namikaze Minato arrived beside Uka with Might Guy.
"Has the time finally come for me to burn my youth?"
Might Guy looked up at Uchiha Madara in the sky, his gaze calm and collected.
"Currently, Taijutsu is the best method to deal with Uchiha Madara!" Uka stated.
"Understood!" Might Guy nodded, then leaped forward, assuming a stance to open the Eight Gates. He shouted, "Now, it's my turn! Konoha's Blue Beast is unleashed!"
Might Guy crossed his hands over his forehead and roared, "Eight Inner Gates!"
"The Seventh Gate of Shock, open!"
Might Guy rose with a start, blue steam erupting from his body, sending surrounding debris flying.
In the sky, Uchiha Madara, who was planning to wait for Limbo: Border Jail to cool down before engaging Uka and the others, then cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi, suddenly focused his gaze. "The Eight Inner Gates, the gate before the Gate of Death!"
"Blue steam, heh. Just this level? You're underestimating me too much!"
However, the next moment, he showed surprise.
Might Guy shot up into the sky, running at high speed.
"He can actually run in the air, so fast!"
Uchiha Madara showed a hint of interest. "To achieve this level with just the physical body is rare. It's worth taking you seriously."
Might Guy began to run at high speed in circles around Uchiha Madara.
On the ground, Namikaze Minato watched, astonished. "This level is only the seventh gate. If it were the eighth gate..."
"I never imagined Taijutsu could reach such a level."
He certainly knew about the Eight Inner Gates, but he had never witnessed such power before.
At this moment, the Might Guy in the sky suddenly threw a punch. With a bang, an air cannon carved a cylindrical path through the air.
Uchiha Madara immediately used his Truth-Seeking Balls to form a shield and block. With a boom, the air cannon exploded, and powerful air currents howled past from both sides.
Might Guy continued to run at high speed.
This technique, Evening Elephant, required him to open the Eighth Gate in the original story.
However, with his stronger body now, he could achieve it just by opening the seventh gate.
This was the nature of the Eight Inner Gates: the stronger the foundation, the more formidable the power unleashed.
Even if different people opened the same number of gates, the power displayed would vary greatly.
Boom!
Boom!
...
Might Guy began to pound out circles, his air cannons moving at incredible speeds. Uchiha Madara didn't even have time to block with his Truth-Seeking Balls and was pinned in the air by the terrifying air currents.
Crack!
One of Uchiha Madara's horns broke off.
Suddenly, Might Guy stopped, forming the Tiger Seal with his hands as the air rapidly converged on a single point.
Uchiha Madara, having regained his mobility, no longer underestimated Might Guy, immediately spreading out his Truth-Seeking Balls to envelop himself.
However.
At this moment, Kakashi arrived, piloting Susanoo. He then suddenly deactivated Susanoo, his eyes locking onto Uchiha Madara.
Kamui!
A gap was opened in Uchiha Madara's defenses.
Simultaneously, Might Guy unleashed his strongest attack, Morning Peacock.
Highly compressed air exploded at a single point, the high-pressure airflow forming a white tiger.
"Not good!"
Uchiha Madara sensed danger, and then the terrifying air cannon struck him.
Crack!
The Truth-Seeking Ball on his back shattered, and Uchiha Madara's body plummeted like a meteor, crashing through the God Tree's vines with a boom. He came to a halt only when he was close to the main trunk.
"Might Guy, Kakashi, great job!"
Namikaze Minato couldn't help but shout.
"I never imagined someone could train the Eight Inner Gates to this extent!"
Senju Tobirama, who had just been rescued, exclaimed.
Senju Hashirama looked towards Uchiha Madara and said, "Let's go. Hopefully, we can finish this this time!"
Everyone moved forward, while the Sage of Six Paths was still telling his story.
Might Guy descended from the sky. As the smoke and dust dispersed, Uchiha Madara coughed up blood. A large hole had been blown through his chest, but it was rapidly healing.
Hiss!
A Truth-Seeking Ball fell, and the wound completely healed.
Might Guy, breathing heavily, saw his pupils contract.
Namikaze Minato and the others who had arrived later were also shocked.
At this level, it wasn't even considered a serious injury.
"To reach such a realm with Taijutsu, I acknowledge you. Among everyone I've ever seen, you are the only one. I, Madara, declare you the strongest!"
Uchiha Madara stood up, his expression a little crazed.
This was the most desperate moment he had experienced since his resurrection.
"There's still the Gate of Death behind you. Come on, let me see your limits. Keep dancing!"
Uchiha Madara said, his blood boiling.
Might Guy, however, was calm. "The strongest?"
"Are you talking about me?"
"It seems you're quite ignorant!"
With that, Might Guy's gaze deepened. "But, if that's the case, then... Gate of Death, open!"
Boom!
Blue steam instantly erupted into red.
At this moment, Might Guy transformed into Night Guy.
At this moment, the Sage Cursed Seal he had never used before was also activated.
Might Guy gripped the ground with both hands and gritted his teeth, shouting, "Gather!"
Boom!
The crimson steam around his body became even more powerful.
"A final attack that burns your life?"
Uchiha Madara waved his staff and shouted, "Bring it on!"
"Yo!"
Might Guy roared, then rose and charged.
Instantly, the crimson steam transformed into a roaring blood-red dragon, lunging towards Uchiha Madara.
At this moment, Might Guy's speed seemed slow yet was incredibly fast. The terrifying force of impact caused Uchiha Madara's staff to bend.
"So fast!"
"What, even space is being distorted!"
Uchiha Madara was shocked, then saw Might Guy leap up.
"Night Guy!"
Might Guy, having leaped up, shouted and then kicked towards Uchiha Madara.
"You wish!"
Uchiha Madara roared.
This time, he was fully prepared.
A Truth-Seeking Ball shot forward.
But Uchiha Madara soon realized that his Truth-Seeking Ball couldn't attack Might Guy at high speed because the terrifying impact was distorting space.
Uchiha Madara immediately changed his strategy, deploying two more Truth-Seeking Balls in succession, forming two layers of defense.
Finally, the last two Truth-Seeking Balls merged, completely enveloping him.
"With this, even Kamui wouldn't be able to..."
Uchiha Madara muttered to himself. Before he could finish his thought, Might Guy's kick struck the Truth-Seeking Ball that was attempting to attack him.
The Truth-Seeking Ball was being pressed by Might Guy's sole, and without any pause, it blasted through the next two layers of its defensive counterpart.
Upon reaching the third layer of defense, the Truth-Seeking Ball could no longer withstand such terrifying pressure, and it exploded along with the third layer of defense.
At this moment, Uchiha Madara's defenses were completely breached.
"How is this possible?"
Uchiha Madara was greatly alarmed. The next moment, he was kicked flying by Might Guy.
Boom!
Uchiha Madara was sent flying backward, his body embedded in the trunk of the God Tree.
At this moment, from his neck down, only half of his body remained.
"Cough... cough..."
"What a terrifying power!"
"However..."
Uchiha Madara laughed, his mouth full of blood. "In the end, it was still not enough!"
"This is also your final attack. Just like fallen leaves in autumn, they will eventually wither and fall!"
Uchiha Madara laughed. As a Truth-Seeking Ball descended, the half of his body that was lost immediately recovered.
At this moment, he only had one Truth-Seeking Ball remaining, along with the shakujō in his hand.
Might Guy crouched on the ground, panting heavily. The red steam had dissipated, and his body was completely blackened from being burned.
However, if his body hadn't been strengthened by Sarutobi Asuma, and if he hadn't been protected by the Sage Cursed Seal...
It wouldn't have just been this.
Yet, he had indeed exhausted his strength.
He had just destroyed a total of five Truth-Seeking Balls belonging to Uchiha Madara in one go.
At this moment, the one remaining Truth-Seeking Ball of Uchiha Madara whistled and shot towards Might Guy.
"Guy!"
Namikaze Minato raised one hand, and Might Guy instantly vanished from his spot, reappearing beside him.
The Flying Thunder God Technique, through the continuous research and improvement by Sarutobi Asuma and himself, was already far beyond its original capabilities.
He had previously placed a marker on Might Guy, allowing him to directly transfer Guy to his side.
"Fourth Hokage, send him to Tsunade immediately!"
Senju Tobirama urged.
It would be too much of a waste to lose such a talented individual!
"Understood!"
Namikaze Minato immediately disappeared with Might Guy.
Uchiha Madara wiped the blood from his mouth, glanced at Senju Hashirama, and then his figure suddenly flew away.
"This is bad, he's heading for the Allied Forces!"
Senju Hashirama shouted.
Clone Uka and the others gave chase, but halfway through, they were blocked by Uchiha Madara's Limbo clones.
Meanwhile.
On the other side, the Sage of Six Paths finally finished his story, dividing his power into two and giving it to Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke respectively.
These two were the most suitable to carry his power, as they were the reincarnations of Ashura and Indra's chakra. While receiving his power, they would also activate the potential power of his two sons.
Namikaze Minato returned with Might Guy, just in time to see Naruto awaken.
"What happened to Rough Brow Teacher?"
Naruto asked, looking at the scorched Might Guy.
"He used a forbidden jutsu, but he should be alright."
Minato said.
Tsunade immediately checked him and nodded, "Asuma's cursed seal protected Guy. Although he's heavily drained, his vitality can be recovered."
"Let me try!"
Naruto suddenly spoke, and everyone was taken aback.
Naruto raised his hand, looking at the sun mark on his palm. "An old man, a Sage, just gave me some power. I feel like I can do many things I couldn't before."
Naruto couldn't help but scratch his head as he said this; it was hard to explain.
Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina exchanged glances.
Naruto had already stepped forward, placing his palm on Might Guy's chest and injecting a surge of Yang Release power.
Instantly, Might Guy's heart beat strong and steady. His blackened skin peeled off, revealing healthy skin.
"What powerful Yang Release!"
Tsunade and Shizune exclaimed in unison.
Naruto retracted his hands and asked, "Dad, Mom, how is Uchiha Madara?"
At this moment, Uchiha Sasuke appeared to one side and said, "Uchiha Madara went to the Allied Forces!"
Naruto looked up and happened to see Uchiha Madara flying at high speed in the air, and immediately shouted, "Oh no, they're in danger!"
"Fourth Hokage-sama, please send me and Naruto over!"
Uchiha Sasuke said.
Namikaze Minato only then noticed his eyes, "Your eyes, the Rinnegan?"
"Yes, I received the power of the Sage of Six Paths!"
Uchiha Sasuke replied, his left eye had indeed evolved into a Six-Tomoe Rinnegan.
"Sage of Six Paths..."
Namikaze Minato immediately recalled what Sarutobi Asuma had said before, and nodded, "Then let's go!"
Shing!
Namikaze Minato, Naruto, and Uchiha Sasuke disappeared.
Uzumaki Kushina opened her mouth, but ultimately did not speak.
Tsunade comforted her, "Don't worry, there won't be any problems!"
Uzumaki Kushina nodded, then gritted her teeth, "When we get back, I'm definitely going to beat Asuma soundly!"
Tsunade and Shizune exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
That guy was indeed playing with fire!
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