The four shadows Madara Uchiha had split off through Limbo: Border Jail formed a special formation around Shihōin Naraku, launching an unending series of attacks.
Madara himself raised his fingers to form hand seals.
As though drawn into an invisible vortex, the enormous shell of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path twisted and contracted, becoming a surging torrent of the Ten-Tails' energy that poured into his body.
"Six Paths: Ten-Tails Coffin Seal!"
Madara devoured the Ten-Tails' power, drawing it into his body. He was going to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki!
Since Limbo: Border Jail could no longer eliminate Shihōin Naraku, he would increase his own strength, then deal with him.
Madara's long hair turned white, and he wore a white windbreaker similar to that of the Sage of Six Paths. Nine Truth-Seeking Orbs appeared behind him.
Madara now looked like a god.
"So this is... Six Paths Power."
Madara felt the power surging through his body, his Rinnegan reflecting Naraku under attack by the four Limbo: Border Jail shadows.
For the first time in his life, he possessed such terrifying power.
"The me of today has long since surpassed my former self!"
"I have become the Sage of Six Paths... no, I have already surpassed the Sage of Six Paths!"
Madara proudly proclaimed his power to the world, as though he had already become the strongest Ninja in it!
Not far away, Black Zetsu watched Madara in this state, a flicker of delight crossing his eyes.
At last, his plan had reached this stage.
Madara was now strong enough to bear Mother's power. All that remained was to wait for the show to begin.
But could Madara defeat Shihōin Naraku now?
Black Zetsu was somewhat uncertain.
The power Naraku displayed seemed limitless. Madara appeared powerful, yet Naraku had kept