Ch. 1021Zero-Tails' Scheme
Madara used his infinite power from Impure World Reincarnation to slaughter Kumogakure while battling Obito, leaving only a few dozen shinobi alive. With Zero-Tails' urging, Obito opened the Box of Ultimate Bliss and absorbed Madara in black mist, beginning his revival.
- Madara created hundreds of Wood Clones, who attacked Kumogakure and helped hold the Six Red Yang Formation together against the Aggregate Susanoo Cannon.
- Mabui tried to trap Madara with the Amber Purifying Pot, but Madara's Wood Clone Susanoo knocked the weapon away.
- Madara and Obito fought with their Perfect Susanoo as Madara's clones killed most of Kumogakure's shinobi, weakening the emotional energy that replenished Obito.
- Zero-Tails persuaded Obito to revive Madara with the Box of Ultimate Bliss, claiming the revived Madara would be marked and easier to control.
- Obito opened the Box of Ultimate Bliss and sent black mist into Madara, whose body began to steam as a massive heartbeat sounded.