Ch. 481Sasuke's "Death"
Madara Uchiha explained his plan to use Infinite Tsukuyomi, then stabbed Sasuke Uchiha through the heart during a failed ambush. Seiji waited for Sasuke to fall near death so Hagoromo Otsutsuki would intervene, then ordered Kirigakure to make its entrance.
- Tobirama Senju questioned Madara Uchiha, who said he planned to use Infinite Tsukuyomi to bring peace to the Ninja World.
- Tobirama Senju distracted Madara Uchiha with a water attack while Sasuke Uchiha launched a surprise strike, but a Limbo Clone stopped Sasuke in midair.
- Madara Uchiha took Sasuke Uchiha's Kusanagi Sword and stabbed him through the heart as Seiji watched, expecting Hagoromo Otsutsuki to empower Sasuke and Naruto Uzumaki.
- Seiji contacted a White Zetsu Clone and told it to urge Black Zetsu to hurry with the remaining Rinnegan.
- Seiji ordered the White Zetsu Clone to arrange for Kirigakure, led by Mei Terumi, to make its entrance.