Chapter 295:
The Ten Tails, trapped by the torii, gradually shrank until it completely broke free from its restraints and turned into a small white sphere. It then flew through the Four Red Yang Formation and fused with Uchiha Madara, who now had the Rinnegan installed.
The Ten Tails' Jinchūriki—Uchiha Madara.
"Boruto, are you alright?"
Minato, having followed the Ten Tails, landed beside Future Boruto and asked with concern.
After all, no matter what, Future Boruto was still his grandson. It was only natural for him to care.
Because all four Hokage had been revived from the dead, Future Boruto hadn't used the Rinnegan to erase their memories.
"I'm fine."
Future Boruto looked at Madara, now fused with the Ten Tails, and stood up from the ground as he spoke.
"This is bad… Madara actually became the Ten Tails' Jinchūriki."
Hashirama followed closely behind Minato and stared at Madara, speaking grimly.
"Hahahahaha, Hashirama..."
Uchiha Madara burst into maniacal laughter as he gazed at Hashirama.
"Sage Art: Shintenshin Torii!"
A massive torii gate descended from the sky, crashing down on Madara and cutting off his laughter.
"Looks like even as the Ten Tails' Jinchūriki, the Shintenshin Torii can still suppress him."
"I knew it—we just don't get along, Hashirama."
There were three kinds of people Uchiha Madara hated most in life:
People named Senju Hashirama,
People who interrupted his laughter,
And people named Senju Hashirama who interrupted his laughter.
Cracks began to spread across the torii gate pressing down on Madara. Eventually, it shattered into a pile of splintered wood.
"What?!"
"Hashirama, you're underestimating me—the Ten Tails' Jinchūriki!!"
"To think he could break free of even the Sage Art that restrains the Ten Tails…"
Tobirama stared at Madara, who emerged from the broken remains of the torii gate, and spoke in disbelief.
"So this is the power of the Sage of Six Paths…"
Madara clenched his fist, eyes locked on Hashirama.
"This is my gift in return to you, Hashirama!"
Four Truth-Seeking Orbs appeared around Madara and hurtled toward the four Edo Tensei Hokage, with Hashirama at the lead.
In an instant, the four Edo Tensei Hokage lost half their bodies. Though they couldn't die due to the Edo Tensei state, their combat ability was drastically reduced. And due to the corrosive nature of the Six Paths' power, the destroyed parts couldn't immediately regenerate.
"I didn't expect him to be this powerful..."
Hiruzen's face darkened.
"Let's be honest—Uchiha Madara as the Ten Tails' Jinchūriki is stronger than me."
Hashirama looked directly at Madara as he said this.
"Seems that way, big brother," Tobirama nodded in agreement.
"The Sage of Six Paths' power really is something else... Though I do enjoy seeing you all tremble—especially you, Hashirama—I have more pressing matters to attend to right now."
"I have a jutsu that might be able to take out Uchiha Madara, but I'll need you all to buy me some time."
Future Boruto looked at Hashirama as he spoke.
"Understood."
Hashirama nodded at Future Boruto.
"Since we've already been summoned through Edo Tensei and can't die, we'll charge ahead and block Madara's attacks. The rest is up to you."
"Throwing more people at me won't change a thing!"
Under Madara's control, the Truth-Seeking Orbs relentlessly targeted the four Hokage.
Future Boruto closed his eyes. His body slowly rose into the air. Then he suddenly opened his eyes, lifting his right hand high above his head.
"All who still live—raise your hands and lend me your chakra!"
Though hesitant at first, everyone present eventually raised one hand. Various chakra natures converged in Boruto's raised palm.
"That's a massive amount of chakra!"
Even Madara and the past Hokage, engaged in the main battle, turned to look—drawn by the immense chakra gathering around Boruto.
"I won't let you cast that jutsu so easily!"
"Damn it—stop him!"
Hashirama shouted as Madara flew toward Future Boruto.
"Without a Flying Thunder God mark, we won't make it in time… Dammit!"
Minato's face was filled with urgency.
"Sasuke, let's go!"
Naruto, the only one who could reach in time, called out to Sasuke.
"Yeah!"
"Two brats think they can stop me?"
Madara looked down at Naruto and Sasuke, who blocked his path, with disdain.
"If you underestimate us, you're going to pay, chicken-chan!"
"Chicken-chan…"
Madara muttered as he glared at Naruto and Sasuke.
"If you're that eager to die, I'll gladly oblige!"
Black rods appeared in Madara's hands. He threw one at Sasuke.
"Naruto, enough talk—get ready!"
Susanoo cloaked Sasuke's body. However, contrary to expectations, the black rod pierced straight through the Susanoo and impaled Sasuke's chest.
"Sasuke!"
"No need to panic—you're next! And I just so happen to need the Nine Tails' chakra."
Madara slammed Naruto to the ground, pried open his mouth, and placed his hand over it—forcefully extracting the Nine Tails.
"NARUTO!"
"SASUKE!"
"Unbelievable… he took out both Naruto and Sasuke in a single exchange…"
"It's not too late."
Minato teleported to Naruto's side, unsure if he was still alive.
"If I give Naruto the Nine Tails inside me, he can still survive. Sakura, come help me!"
"But… what about Sasuke?"
"I'll handle Sasuke."
"Kabuto?!"
"With my medical ninjutsu and Jugo's cells, I should be able to bring him back."
Kabuto looked down at Sasuke as he spoke.
Meanwhile, Might Guy—having opened all Eight Gates—charged at Madara.
"Not bad… let's see some more!"
Madara, momentarily pushed back by Might Guy, looked excited. It was the first time he'd felt so fired up since becoming the Ten Tails' Jinchūriki.
"I've got no choice but to use this move..."
Might Guy's feet slammed into the ground.
"Night Guy!"
Using his life force as fuel, red steam coiled around his body and took on the form of a dragon. After a short sprint, Guy unleashed a powerful kick at Madara.
"This power… Hahahaha! I, Madara, declare you the strongest!"
Though Guy successfully landed the blow, Madara had long since gained immense regenerative powers. Despite the severe injuries, he fully recovered within a few breaths.
"But sadly… it's still not enough to defeat me."
"I'm ready!"
At that moment, Future Boruto—floating in the sky—looked down at Madara with a massive energy ball formed from everyone's chakra above his head.
"Chakra Bomb!"