Nagato realized Black Zetsu was manipulating his body into forming the seals of the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu. He continued to struggle desperately to break free from Black Zetsu's control.
Black Zetsu sneered, "Stop struggling, Nagato. Your body is already beyond salvation. Besides, isn't this the peace you've always desired?"
"We don't want your twisted version of peace... Not a chance in hell!"
Gritting his teeth, Nagato tried with all his might to regain control of his own body.
Setsuna Uchiha scoffed, "The Six Paths of Pain and Konan aren't by your side anymore. Impaled by my Mokuton, what can you possibly do?"
Black Zetsu had already completed the hand seals for the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu. "Outer Path! Rinne Rebirth Jutsu!"
Chakra surged out from Nagato's body, converging into a brilliant green glow. Within that radiant energy, a figure began to form.
On the battlefield at Turtle Island,
The fighting Peins suddenly lost control. Even the Deva Path plummeted from the sky and crashed onto the ground.
The ninja and B, who had just reverted from his complete transformation, looked on in confusion.
Konan rushed over to the Deva Path and helped him up anxiously. "What happened? Did you use too much chakra?"
The Deva Path spoke weakly, gasping between words, "We're just... pawns. Madara and Zetsu... ambushed me. They forced me to perform the Rinne Rebirth... Madara Uchiha is coming back... Find Master Jiraiya!"
[Shinra Tensei!]
Using the last of his chakra, the Deva Path launched Konan away. Then he collapsed, losing control just like the others.
B watched the fallen Peins with a puzzled look, completely confused about what had occurred.
His apprentice, Omoi, ran toward him. "Master B, are you alright?"
B shook his head. "I'm fine. Let's bring these corpses back to the village. Since we've been exposed anyway. I'll go check in with my Aniki and let him know what happened."
...
Meanwhile,
Back at Nagato's hideout.
The silhouette within the green glow became more distinct. Setsuna Uchiha gazed at it with burning eyes, while Black Zetsu looked equally excited. With this person here, there would be nothing left to worry about.
When Nagato finally exhausted every ounce of his chakra, the green light faded, revealing Madara Uchiha standing before Setsuna Uchiha, Black Zetsu, and Nagato himself.
Nagato was barely breathing, on the verge of death.
Clenching his fist, Madara wore a wild grin. "This youthful body feels incredible! It's been far too long!"
Yet his eyes shattered into fragments and scattered into the air.
Madara approached the dying Nagato. "You didn't disappoint me, Nagato. Now, I shall return these eyes to their true master."
Madara Uchiha took Nagato's Rinnegan and implanted them into his own empty eye sockets.
Nagato's consciousness gradually faded, reflecting on his past… What a pity and regret indeed…
Setsuna Uchiha knelt on one knee before Madara Uchiha. "Lord Madara!"
Madara praised, "Setsuna, you've done well. Now tell me, what's the situation across the ninja world?"
Setsuna immediately answered, "The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path has already absorbed seven of the Tailed Beasts, leaving only the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails Jinchuriki still at large. The ninja world has now formed the Allied Ninja Forces to protect both the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
Originally we were going to capture the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, but since we wanted to revive you, Lord Madara, we forcibly controlled Nagato to use the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu and revived you. Right now, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki should have gone to Kumogakure."
Madara Uchiha scoffed disdainfully, "The Allied Ninja Forces? Just a bunch of ants clinging together for survival."
Black Zetsu reported to Madara Uchiha, "I've prepared 100,000 White Zetsus, ready to be deployed into battle at any moment."
Madara Uchiha used the Summoning Jutsu, calling forth his weapon—the blazing war fan—and announced, "Let's deal with the Eight-Tails first. After that, summon all 100,000 White Zetsus and go head-to-head with this so-called Allied Ninja Forces!"
Madara twisted his neck, "It's been a while since I've fought anyone. I hope Kumogakure can provide some satisfaction."
Madara Uchiha, Setsuna Uchiha, and Black Zetsu left their hiding place and headed straight toward Kumogakure.
Not long afterward, numerous paper fragments drifted into Nagato's hideout, reforming into Konan.
Konan looked upon Nagato's corpse, holding him tightly as she cried out in grief.
...
When Madara Uchiha and his companions arrived at the entrance to Kumogakure, they were instantly surrounded by numerous Cloud Ninjas.
"Just sit back and watch."
As soon as those words fell, Madara Uchiha charged alone toward the Cloud Ninjas.
Upon engaging, Madara immediately displayed overwhelming power—using wide-range Fire Release techniques and seamless, fluid Taijutsu movements to completely suppress the Cloud Ninjas. They suffered heavy casualties, and despite pouring all their strength into resistance, they couldn't even scratch him, let alone lay a hand on him.
B had just finished reporting the situation to Raikage A when he suddenly heard loud noises. Several Cloud Ninja rushed in urgently, informing them that Madara Uchiha had attacked alone.
Raikage A and B immediately headed toward the village entrance.
Madara Uchiha was holding a Cloud Ninja by the throat, snapping it and tossing him aside like garbage.
Madara's gaze turned toward B: "So you must be the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki."
Raikage A stared at the corpses littering the ground, his anger causing his hair to stand upright. "Damn it, that bastard!"
[Great Preceptor – The Immortal King's Axe!]
Raikage A lunged toward Madara Uchiha, channeling Lightning Release chakra into his feet to unleash tremendous destructive power with a devastating kick at Madara Uchiha.
However, a massive skeletal hand rose before Madara Uchiha, blocking Raikage A's attack.
"I see you're the Kage. But...you're pathetically weak."
Madara Uchiha kicked Raikage A away effortlessly.
B felt immense pressure radiating from Madara Uchiha and instantly entered his complete transformation, gathering energy for a Tailed Beast Ball.
"Oh? So you're the perfect Jinchūriki?"
Transformed into Eight-Tails, B roared and fired a Tailed Beast Ball at Madara Uchiha.
As the ball was about to hit Madara Uchiha, he swung the large war fan in his hand.
[Uchiha Return!]
Using his blazing war fan, Madara Uchiha deflected the Tailed Beast Ball… sending it hurtling toward Kumogakure.
Both B and Raikage A shouted in unison, "Not there!"
Because the Tailed Beast Ball hurtled toward Kumogakure.
To protect the village, B immediately blocked the ball with his massive Eight-Tails form. The ball exploded, ripping through Eight-Tails, who crashed heavily to the ground.
"Hey!"
Raikage A glared toward B with bloodshot eyes, rage burning in his gaze. With Madara Uchiha possessing such overwhelming power, they stood no chance at all!
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