Before Edo Tensei Madara was resurrected, he could not become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki. Naturally, no kind of clone could absorb the Ten-Tails either-
But Obito Uchiha, even without the Rinnegan, could.
Having mastered both Uchiha and Senju power under Madara Uchiha's guidance while he was alive, Obito Uchiha could even control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path without the Rinnegan. Using some of the Six Paths Techniques was no problem, either.
Naturally, that included Six Paths: Ten-Tails Coffin Seal, the Six Paths technique that sealed the Ten-Tails inside the user.
From the beginning, Obito Uchiha had never intended to transplant Madara Uchiha's Rinnegan. His recent discovery that Black Zetsu's actions seemed to be straying beyond his expectations had only strengthened that resolve. Who knew what traps Madara had planted in those eyes?
In the original timeline, he had only transplanted the Rinnegan because Nagato had died and Sasuke had not even obtained the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. Obito had been forced to step in himself, transplanting one Rinnegan to control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path more effectively and seal the remaining Tailed Beasts.
But now Nagato was still alive. With Pain helping control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to seal the Tailed Beasts, and the Ten-Tails successfully revived, Obito Uchiha had no reason to take that unnecessary step.
Moreover, without the persuasive speeches from Naruto Uzumaki, his counterpart in another life, or the showdown with his best friend Kakashi Hatake, Obito Uchiha's conviction had not wavered in the slightest. His determination to pursue his dream was no weaker than Madara Uchiha's.
"What is-?!"
Karin and the others stared at the sudden change, dumbfounded. The Ten-Tails, which had loomed like a gigantic mountain only moments before, suddenly contracted toward a single point high in the air. The