Nagato's red hair gradually turned grayish-white. His skin cracked, shedding dust and debris.
As he absorbed Nagato's chakra, Madara's black hair took on a dark red sheen.
But his hair color was merely an outward sign... only Madara himself knew how earth-shattering the changes within him had been!
He could not help marveling.
"The Uzumaki Clan truly lives up to its name. Such abundant chakra and vitality can work miracles..."
Black Zetsu offered timely flattery. "Congratulations, Lord Madara. Your power has reached new heights!"
Heh heh heh. By devouring Nagato, Madara has given Naruto a perfect Uzumaki constitution. An unexpected bonus!
Izuna stepped forward. "Brother! This Nagato fellow is in league with that beast Itachi. Kill him!!"
"You have a point."
Boom!
—Naraka Path!
Behind Madara, purple fire surged into the figure of Enma. He looked down at the skeletal Nagato and said coldly, "This world only needs one Six Paths. Nagato, from now on, your soul will dwell in 'hell'!"
Whoosh...!!
Just then... a swirling vortex enveloped Nagato's body!
Madara frowned. "Space-time Eye Power? Obito? No... it's Kabuto's 'Blade Reversal.' Can that ability teleport someone remotely without its user being present?"
"But trying to snatch someone from under my nose? You're taking me far too lightly!!!"
Madara's expression hardened, and he made an astonishing move. He lunged forward, letting the vortex engulf him as well...!!!
"Brother!!!!"
Izuna was startled. He charged forward recklessly, hoping to slip through at the last second... but the swirling vortex had already carried Nagato and Madara away!!
Furious, Izuna punched the ground, the Mangekyo in his left eye twisting menacingly. "Damn it! If anything happens to my brother, I'll kill them all with Ayekashi...!!!"
On the plains of the Land of Rice Fields.
Shocked, Kabuto hurriedly coiled a white snake around Nagato and pulled