"But an overly massive body will become a weakness in the end. All these lively chunks of my flesh scattered across the ground are living proof. Only by first concentrating that power into a single body can you truly display its unparalleled might..."
A dazzling, imperious smile spread across Obito's lips.
An irresistible force drew Madara into the sky. He seemed to become the gravity core of a Chibaku Tensei, attracting the fragments of the Ten-Tails and sending them crashing into him!
"Black Zetsu fabricated 'Idle Transfiguration' out of thin air. But I can make that technique a reality. Of course, even if your body withstands it, your mind will collapse completely!"
"Consider yourself honored, Madara Uzumaki... As Māra's vessel, you will gain power comparable to that of an Ōtsutsuki Supreme God!"
Rumble...! Eighty-four thousand chunks of flesh assembled into a Celestial Tumor... Then the tumor began compressing inward like mad!!
At its core, Madara endured it all... His eyes rolled back until only the whites showed, and blood mixed with tears seeped from every opening in his face!
"It wasn't supposed to be like this. I, Madara... wasn't supposed to meet such a pathetic end. Damn it, damn it... I hate this. I... won't accept it! Aaaaaaaaaah!!!"
Madara's and Naruto's voices mingled in a roar, erupting into a heart-rending, agonized wail of grief!
The scene from the nightmare had come to pass after all.
"Sasuke... I'm sorry! It's because I'm too weak that I couldn't make you change your mind!"
When Naruto's cry reached him from beyond the swirling sand, Sasuke felt as though needles had pierced his heart!
"Just a little longer, Naruto. Just a little longer. I'll save you, no matter what it takes..."
His entire body trembled, but he could only suppress the frenzied impulse in