Chapter 155: Chapter 150: The Reinvigorated Uchiha Madara!
Chapter 150: The Reinvigorated Uchiha Madara!
Half a minute later, Orochimaru wasn't just free from the brink of death—he felt as if he were overflowing with vitality.
His entire being was energetic and brimming with life, as though he had returned to his peak condition.
Meanwhile, Ishihara sensed the distant presence of the Gedo Statue.
Wasn't that the very thing he was planning to study next?
It was said to be the husk of the Ten-Tails. Even if it was just a shell, it still held significant research value.
What's more, the Gedo Statue appeared to already contain the powers of the One-Tailed through Eight-Tailed beasts.
Indeed, after the Six-Tails was extracted moments ago, Black Zetsu had it absorbed into the Gedo Statue!
Naruto personally witnessed how the Tailed Beasts were absorbed, and he was utterly shaken.
He couldn't accept this situation at all!
Especially since he had only just become friends with Kurama a few days ago, their bond was closer than ever.
How could he possibly stand by and watch Kurama get absorbed by that monstrous creature?
Who knows if being absorbed might lead to Kurama's death?
Naruto couldn't and wouldn't take that gamble.
Just as Naruto was about to target Nagato—the one who summoned the Gedo Statue—to eliminate him and make it disappear, he noticed a man suddenly appear behind Nagato.
It was Uchiha Obito!
"Hm? Aren't you going to..."
Before Nagato could finish speaking, Obito reached out and directly gouged out his Rinnegan!
Caught off guard, Nagato was dumbfounded. Wasn't this guy his ally?
Why would he attack him?
Could it be—?
"You've done enough. Leave the rest to Lord Uchiha Madara."
Obito spoke coldly, then brought the Rinnegan to Uchiha Madara.
Madara immediately grabbed the Rinnegan and implanted it into his eye socket.
As soon as the Rinnegan was restored, Madara felt a rush of incomparable comfort.
This sensation—this feeling of restored power—was truly exhilarating!
"Edo Tensei! Release!"
Madara clasped his hands together and shouted. The Edo Tensei technique binding him dissipated instantly.
And so, Uchiha Madara, fully restored to his peak state, returned!
At that moment, Ishihara arrived.
The sight of the Gedo Statue instantly excited him.
What a specimen! The Gedo Statue was enormous. Studying it would undoubtedly be challenging, but so what?
With a single Shunpo, Ishihara appeared beside the Gedo Statue.
Lacking a controller, the Gedo Statue remained stationary, allowing Ishihara to examine it freely.
Now possessing the Rinnegan, Madara turned his gaze to Naruto.
"So, the last of the Nine-Tails resides in you."
Madara smirked. A mere Nine-Tails had forced Nagato into such a pitiful state?
As expected, even with powerful eyes, those who aren't Uchiha struggle to wield them to their full potential.
After all, in the past, he had toyed with the Nine-Tails as though it were nothing!
Seeing Madara, Kurama was suddenly flooded with memories of past fears.
Then, glancing at the distant Gedo Statue, Kurama shuddered. He didn't want to be absorbed into it!
He had finally gained his own consciousness and formed a bond with a human.
He didn't want to revert to a chaotic, lifeless state!
Determined, Kurama decided to use a power only a Tailed Beast could unleash.
"Naruto!"
"Hm? What's up?"
"Open your heart to me completely. Let me transfer this power to you!"
Kurama urged. Naruto nodded without hesitation.
In the next moment, a golden cloak appeared behind Naruto, dramatically enhancing his appearance.
Even Madara was slightly surprised by Naruto's transformation.
Though Naruto's strength still fell short of Madara's, his form was a rare sight, even more so than Hashirama's.
Still, despite being in the super-Kage class, Madara was one of the two strongest among such elites.
"Come! Let's see what you're capable of!
"And that guy lying on the ground over there—you're from the Uchiha clan, aren't you?
Your appearance reminds me of someone I once knew."
Madara looked at Sasuke, who lay on the ground.
He could sense Sasuke's latent power. While not strong yet, if these two joined forces, they might barely rival Hashirama.
At that moment, Sasuke slowly stood up. He could feel something different about his eyes.
Clearly, someone had given him Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan!
This moved Sasuke deeply, though he was also puzzled.
Who had done this, and why?
However, he already had a suspicion in his heart.
"Sasuke! I'm so glad you're okay!"
Naruto was ecstatic to see Sasuke on his feet.
But Sasuke, focused, scrutinized Madara in the distance.
"Naruto, we can't underestimate him. Our opponent is the legendary Uchiha Madara—
A man who once battled the First Hokage!"
Sasuke was extremely cautious, but Madara remained utterly composed.
"Come at me together! I don't want to hear complaints about being unfair!"
Madara exuded supreme confidence. Not even Ishihara could defeat him now!