The Third Raikage, controlled by Orochimaru, moved with extreme speed. In the blink of an eye, he had reached Sasuke's side and reached for his eyes.
But Tobirama Senju would not let Orochimaru have his way. He once again used the Flying Thunder God Technique to appear behind the Third Raikage and teleport him a hundred meters away.
Madara Uchiha descended from the sky with an imposing presence, carrying boundless dominance. He too was determined to obtain Sasuke's Rinnegan, for it was a crucial step toward his resurrection and becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
But Senju Hashirama had also noticed his old friend. He unleashed the Wood Golem Technique and threw a punch straight at Madara Uchiha in midair.
Madara Uchiha was likewise forced to activate Susanoo to withstand Senju Hashirama's attack.
Meanwhile, Nagato, riding the Yata Crow and under control, charged head-on toward Sasuke as he fell toward the ground.
But how could Naruto allow Orochimaru to succeed? Naruto instantly entered his complete Tailed Beast Transformation and blocked Nagato with a single claw.
For a time, everyone was once again plunged into an utterly chaotic battlefield. All sides became entangled, and the battle reached its most intense stage.
Just then, Black Zetsu, who had been lurking in secret all along, quietly made his move. Like a ghost, he silently approached Sasuke from underground, then possessed him with lightning speed.
Sasuke's consciousness had already grown hazy from losing his Tailed Beast chakra and suffering severe injuries. The moment Black Zetsu possessed him, his body shuddered violently before Black Zetsu wrapped around him beyond his control.
No one on the battlefield noticed Black Zetsu's move. They continued fighting fiercely for their respective goals. Hyuga Kei, Naruto, Killer B, and the others were busy dealing with the crises before them, with no time