Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was full of bitterness. He could only give a helpless, bitter chuckle, lower his head, and say nothing.
Every explanation, every hardship, every appeal to the greater good was utterly powerless before Naruto's years of loneliness.
The images on the Sky Screen moved on, flashing rapidly through the events.
The situation on the battlefield changed in an instant.
Through the warm resonance of the Nine-Tails Chakra and a lengthy bout of persuasion, Naruto managed to reach Obito, who had fallen into darkness.
Obito came to his senses and turned back completely, choosing to abandon his obsession and stand with the Shinobi World against Madara.
Just when everyone thought the battle was about to turn and the darkness was about to end, an even greater despair descended!
Drawing on the power of the Rinnegan, Madara Uchiha broke free of his restraints completely and achieved a true, full resurrection!
Free of the limitations of Impure World Reincarnation, the invincible Six Paths Madara appeared in the Living World!
The pressure across heaven and earth dropped to its lowest point in an instant. His terrifying presence crushed the entire battlefield, the earth shook violently, and every cloud shattered.
Everyone in the Shinobi World stared at the scene, utterly dumbfounded. Incredulous remarks flooded the screen and echoed throughout the Five Great Hidden Villages.
"Seriously! There's another mastermind behind the mastermind?!"
"They just dealt with Obito, and now a full-strength Madara pops up! The Shinobi World really doesn't stand a chance!"
"No wonder this war is called the ultimate catastrophe. It's just one layer of despair after another!"
"Don't tell me there's someone else waiting after they beat Madara."
In his complete form, Six Paths Madara's combat power shot straight past the Shinobi World's ceiling.
Even at their peak, Naruto and Sasuke were