Madara Uchiha's true form was struck by Naruto's Magnet Release Rasengan and BlackChidori.
Immediately, Madara used a Rinnegan phase shadow as a decoy to escape, leaving behind a shadow.
At the same time, three other shadows appeared.
"Naruto!"
"Here we go!"
Naruto's three Shadow Clones simultaneously hit the remaining three Rinnegan phase shadows with Magnet Release Rasengan.
The sealing ability of the Magnet Release trapped the three Rinnegan phase shadows in place, rendering them immobile.
"Naruto, I'll use Amenotejikara to bring him over here. Seal Madara using the Sage of Six Paths' technique!"
However, Madara had already created considerable distance. Sasuke couldn't lock onto him for Amenotejikara.
Sasuke clicked his tongue in annoyance.
Madara was gradually figuring out the abilities of Sasuke's Rinnegan. He realized that as long as he kept enough distance, the Rinnegan's powers became unusable.
Moreover, Madara had overheard Sasuke say, "Seal Madara using the Sage of Six Paths' technique," which immediately put him on high alert.
Now Madara no longer intended to continue fighting against Naruto and Sasuke. He only needed to wait now—wait until new power could be born.
Naruto used Truth-Seeking Balls to bind Madara's shadow before pursuing him alongside Sasuke.
When the ninja spotted Madara, they instantly launched long-range Ninjutsu trying to stop him. However, only Naruto and Sasuke were truly capable of confronting Madara. These techniques, even when landing hits, posed no real threat to him.
But Madara had no intention of lingering in battle. Ignoring the Allied Ninja Forces entirely, he simply dragged out the fight while waiting.
...
Meanwhile, Shindai, who had been searching for Black Zetsu, suddenly shuddered violently.
"I found it!"
Shindai barked orders to Hikaku Uchiha and Pakura: "Pakura! Hikaku! About 3,000 meters northwest! Hit it with everything!"
"Scorch Release: Fire Flash!"
Pakura formed an enormous Scorch Release fireball and hurled it toward the location Shindai indicated.
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique! Kagutsuchi!"
Hikaku exhaled a massive dragon-shaped flame and activated Kagutsuchi, coating the fire dragon with Amaterasu black flames. Together with Pakura's fireball, it surged toward its target.
When both Pakura's and Hikaku's attacks simultaneously struck the designated location Shindai identified, a deafening explosion roared out, leaving an enormous crater in the ground.
A black mass went flying up into the air.
Shindai grinned viciously. "Found you! Watch me seal you away, you despicable, filthy old weasel!"
[Magnet Release: Spiral Layer Burial!]
A massive amount of [Iron Sand Body] coated Black Zetsu, forming a colossal [Rasengan]-like spear that trapped him within. At the same time, a Sealing Formula appeared on the surface of this spear.
Just as Shindai was about to seal the spear underground, Hikaku Uchiha grimly called out, "Shindai, it didn't work!"
Shindai and Pakura's eyes narrowed at the same time.
At the base of the spear, thick black liquid oozed through the gaps in the iron sand, dripping onto the ground and merging with a White Zetsu.
Shindai stared at Black Zetsu in disbelief. "The sealing technique failed?"
Then realization struck, and his expression turned grim.
It wasn't that the sealing technique failed—it was simply useless against Black Zetsu!
Black Zetsu was the embodiment of Kaguya's will. Therefore... only the Sage of Six Paths' Sealing Technique could subdue Black Zetsu.
But now, Naruto and Sasuke were busy fighting Madara Uchiha and had no chance to deal with Black Zetsu. Furthermore, if they used the Sage's Sealing Technique on Madara, what would they do about Black Zetsu?
Black Zetsu possessed an [Immortal Body], rendering ordinary sealing techniques completely ineffective—this posed a serious problem.
Even without Madara Uchiha, Black Zetsu could still cause chaos. Ultimately, Black Zetsu represented a far greater threat.
At present, however, Madara Uchiha was still the greatest threat.
If Naruto and Sasuke switched focus to Black Zetsu, even if they managed to seal him and prevent Kaguya's resurrection, Madara would essentially become another Kaguya.
In Shindai's understanding, Madara Uchiha surpassed Kaguya in combat ability, and this current Madara seemed to possess immortality as well.
Black Zetsu stared seriously at Shindai.
Because Shindai knew far too much—for example, he knew that Black Zetsu was Kaguya's will incarnate, not Madara's, and understood his plan to revive Kaguya.
He had never told anyone such things before. How did Shindai know them?
Moreover, judging from the situation, Shindai clearly knew about Black Zetsu's [Immortal Body] and had actually tried to seal him.
Black Zetsu demanded coldly, "Who exactly are you? Why do you know so much?"
Shindai couldn't think of a solution right now. He decided to try bluffing. "I'm another consciousness created by Kaguya… You don't believe me, do you?"
Black Zetsu shot Shindai a look of utter contempt.
Shindai smirked faintly—clearly unconvinced.
Coughing lightly, Shindai pressed on with his bluff. "Tell me, if I weren't who I say I am, how would I know all this?"
"I've been in contact with my Mother Kaguya all along. During her long period of sealing, she came to a realization. She believes this world should be filled with love and compassion."
"Mother feels deeply guilty about the trauma she caused to the world and no longer wishes to be revived. But you're desperately trying to bring her back. That's why I'm here—to stop you from reviving her, to prevent you from causing even greater harm to this world!"
Hikaku Uchiha and Pakura stared at Shindai in disbelief. What the hell even was he talking about?
Black Zetsu also gave a skeptical look, as if to say, *You actually expect me to believe that?*
Shindai immediately felt humiliated and angry. Was his persuasive ability really that useless?
"I'll finish you off!"
Shindai decided to stop arguing and went straight for Black Zetsu. At worst, he could try tossing Black Zetsu into the Seal when Naruto and Sasuke performed their sealing technique later.
However, Shindai suddenly halted mid-action, staring in shock toward where Black Zetsu stood.
Beside Black Zetsu, a White Zetsu emerged from the ground, holding an unconscious person in hand.
"Tsunami?"
A memory flashed through Shindai's mind, and his face changed instantly. "Hey, no way! Out of all people, he got captured?!"
Black Zetsu merged into the White Zetsu and opened an opening, enveloping the unconscious Yamato inside it.
Black Zetsu's voice echoed out: "I won't ask how you learned these things, because... I will kill you right here!"
[Wood Release: Wood Human Technique]
Controlled by Black Zetsu, Yamato performed the Wood Human Technique.
However, the Wood Human Technique executed while being controlled resembled the famous ninjutsu of Senju Hashirama—[Thousand Hands Manipulation Force: Thrust].
A massive wooden Buddha statue erupted from the earth, its size far surpassing even the Nine-Tails.
Shindai stared at the colossal statue in stunned silence, muttering, "We're so screwed."
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