Kaguya has only just realized she underestimated these enemies. Black Zetsu has also realized it overestimated its mother.
The encirclement by ten people is too much pressure for Kaguya.
One-on-one combat and being ganged up on are fundamentally two very different things.
Anyone who's played games knows that one-on-one is already enough to kill a god, but if you're swarmed, even three stray dogs on the roadside can beat you black and blue.
Facing Six Paths Naruto and Sasuke alone already gives Kaguya trouble—let alone the interference and attacks from the surrounding group of experts.
Though the Byakugan can observe 360 degrees around her, seeing an attack doesn't mean she can perfectly block or evade it!
Moreover, nearly all of Kaguya's abilities—under the extraordinary coordination of ten highly skilled ninjas—can be easily countered or neutralized.
- Byakugan is suppressed by Tobirama's Tenseigan.
- Rinnegan is neutralized by other Rinnegans.
- Truth-Seeking Balls are countered by Six Paths Nagato's Truth-Seeking Balls.
- Yasogami Kūgeki is blocked by Naruto's Asura fist.
- Togebari is countered by Black-Eyed Minato's Sukunahikona.
- Yomotsu Hirasaka is neutralized by Obito's Dual Kamui.
- Shin: Jukai Kōtan is restrained by Hashirama's Wood Release.
In short, aside from ultimate techniques like Tomogoroshi no Haikotsu, every other ability Kaguya uses has targeted countermeasures and suppression from the ninja side.
On top of that, Kaguya herself lacks extensive combat experience and awareness. Trapped in a high-intensity, heated battle, her mind can barely keep up.
As for Black Zetsu? It's half-baked too. Pulling strings is fine—but it's never faced a real Six Paths-level battle in its life. Blindly following its orders is even deadlier.
In this state, how could they possibly win?!!
In less than a minute, Kaguya is beaten into a horrific state. She's been injured over ten times in a row, only barely repairing herself with the powerful healing of her Immortal Body.
If she were at peak condition after consuming the God Tree fruit, she might have crushed everyone with absolute power.
But right now, she's an imperfect resurrection in reincarnated form. Her condition is even worse than when she fought Hagoromo and Hamura back then.
In this state, she's no match at all!
◆━⊰✧⊱━◆
In the air, inside a completely invisible barrier.
Auntie Orochimaru and Uncle Orochimaru return here with the weakened Parallel World 6 Madara.
Until he enters the barrier, Madara never sensed there was such a quiet, undetectable hidden area suspended in the sky—and even concealing several people inside!
Upon entering, Parallel World 7 Sasuke first glances at the three.
That single glance alone exerts tremendous pressure on Parallel World 6 Madara.
Never mind that Parallel World 7 Sasuke has lost his Six Paths power—in terms of experience, actual combat skill, resolve, and mentality, he's the only one at quasi-Six Paths level.
In a one-on-one fight, the fired-up Six Paths Sasuke down below might not even defeat the more mature Parallel World 7 Sasuke.
After that, Sasuke withdraws his gaze. He's too lazy to bother with Parallel World 6 Madara and the others.
Ten years ago, he might have sneered at trash from an old era. But the now-over-thirty, mature Sasuke naturally wouldn't stick out his tongue anymore.
'Is that... Uchiha Sasuke? Why does he look so much older...?'
'That one lying down is Uzumaki Naruto?'
'Then who are those two kids?'
Parallel World 6 Madara looks bewildered. Though he vaguely guesses the two before him might be future Naruto and Sasuke.
But seeing and feeling it in person is an entirely different sensation.
In just a few short minutes, this war-era hero's worldview has shattered far too many times.
"Don't be nervous. Let me introduce. This is future Sasuke-kun. The one lying down is indeed future Naruto-kun."
"These two little kids are Naruto's children from the future."
Auntie Orochimaru introduces warmly. Just seeing Madara so shocked is highly entertaining to her.
"We're not little kids!"
"Is this the ancestor of Sensei—Uchiha Madara?"
Kawaki speaks proudly, but inside he's thrilled.
Boruto excitedly pounces beside the single-headed Madara, curiously examining him. He's not scared at all—instead, he's intrigued, like observing a rare, strange pet.
That gaze makes Madara extremely uncomfortable. But considering his condition—and seeing Boruto's striking blond hair—many things he couldn't tolerate before now feel bearable.
Honestly, a series of backstabs, massive upheavals, and near-death experiences have taught even the arrogant Madara to adapt.
Or rather—when Infinite Tsukuyomi was revealed as a conspiracy, the ambitious Madara already died. What keeps him alive now is mere curiosity and concern for Hashirama and his other selves.
Thus, he naturally doesn't care much about pride.
"Correct. I am Uchiha Madara, ancestor of the Uchiha clan. The Sensei you just mentioned—is that Sasuke?"
"Yes, my Sensei is Sasuke!"
"Are you really from the future?"
"You could say that. Sensei and the others are over thirty now... By the way! Madara-senpai, are you really just a head right now? You're still alive—that's amazing! How do you feel? And how did you get tricked by that black thing? Also, did you regret it when your heart was ripped out? What's your relationship with Shodaime-sama? Oh, and do you know Uchiha Hikari?..."
Boruto asks enthusiastically. He seems to have countless questions bubbling inside.
Of course, these questions grow increasingly rude one by one.
Even the single-headed Madara—who has shed worldly desires—is provoked to near-explosion in anger!
But he ultimately restrains himself, deciding not to mind the blond kid before him.
He even takes the initiative to speak with Boruto. After all, he wants to hear about the future from Boruto—and the final outcome of this war?
As for the battle below?
Let Hashirama and his other selves rack their brains over it.
Boruto isn't worried about the battle below either.
He knows the outcome. Back then, just his dad and Sensei defeated the Rabbit Goddess. Now with Grandpa Minato and a whole group ganging up on her—how could they lose?
Seeing Boruto and Madara chatting amicably, Parallel World 7 Sasuke doesn't interfere. Boruto is grown—he can even act independently. He'll become a pillar of the new generation of Konoha in the future. Sasuke naturally won't meddle too much.
Instead, Parallel World 4 Uncle Orochimaru quietly approaches Sasuke and asks in a low voice:
"Sasuke-kun, what will you do? Keep watching?"
"Yes."
Parallel World 7 Sasuke keeps staring at the battle below, with no intention of intervening.
Until Naruto wakes up, he won't go anywhere!
That's his limit.
As for the battle below—even Boruto knows the ninja side has an extremely low chance of losing. Sasuke naturally won't worry excessively.
As said—even if an accident happens, Naruto can clear the field the moment he wakes up!
Thus, compared to this minor issue, Sasuke is more concerned that—after they've caused such chaos at the scene—if Lux returns later, it'll be hard to explain?
After all, before coming, they all came to observe—and promised not to interfere casually.
◆━⊰✧⊱━◆
While Sasuke is pondering, a silent spatial ripple spreads slightly. A figure appears inside the barrier.
Clearly, Lux has returned.
But the moment he returns, he immediately senses something wrong—there are far too few people inside the barrier.
'What happened?'
'Where is everyone?'
'I only went to Otsutsuki Isshiki's lair in Parallel World 6 and retrieved the other Jūbi child.'
'In this short time, the main battlefield has turned into complete chaos?'
Lux glances at the chaotic battlefield below. He sees ten top-tier ninjas encircling the revived Kaguya.
He basically guesses what happened.
Most likely, someone couldn't hold back from interfering.
However, the single-headed Madara appearing in the barrier is slightly beyond his expectations.
After all—with Kaguya's normal reincarnation and revival—Parallel World 6 Madara shouldn't be here, right?
So Lux decides to understand the process first.
The next second, a faint blue light quickly flashes in both his eyes.
Age Eyes!
A technique similar to Senrigan that can view all events occurring within a certain past timeframe. It's also one of the rewards he obtained from opening the last treasure chest.
"Lord?"
Sasuke takes the initiative to call out. He's a bit worried.
"Lord, it was all at Lord Hashirama's request. We were forced..." Auntie Orochimaru sells out Hashirama with a smiling face, without the slightest hesitation.
In an instant, Lux already knows everything that just happened.
"It's fine. I already know the process."
"You guys really make me uneasy!"
Lux sighs slightly.
Though a bit unexpected, it's still reasonable.
Because Hashirama couldn't bear to watch Parallel World 6 Madara end tragically—and voluntarily entered the fray, successively dragging a group of people to interfere.
Something like this is understandable.
In short—he can only say he underestimated how much Parallel World 1 Hashirama values friendship and affection!
But it's not a big problem.
Originally, he planned to bring everyone to observe the second half of the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Then—after the storyline develops normally, and Parallel World 6 Six Paths Naruto and Sasuke defeat and seal Kaguya—start the second Valley of the End battle.
Finally, quietly support Parallel World 6 Sasuke to successfully defeat Parallel World 6 Naruto—and thus directly complete the unification of Parallel World 6.
A good plan, right?
Unfortunately, now everything is in disarray.
If so, the original plan and arrangements need slight adjustments.
"Lord, do you need to fix all this? I can..."
Sasuke asks with a frown. He's also a bit uncertain.
"You can reverse all this?"
"Naruto and I together should be able to. Just kill Kaguya directly—then erase the memories of everyone who knows!"
Parallel World 7 Sasuke is always cold and straightforward. The moment he speaks, he reveals his rogue ninja nature.
Boruto and Kawaki beside him shiver slightly upon hearing it. Even Parallel World 6 Madara is a bit shocked.
"No need to worry. Just observe the changes. I have my own plans after this."
In theory, Sasuke's method could work—but Lux rejects it.
He's worried that Parallel World 7 Six Paths Naruto descending would instantly crush Parallel World 6 Sasuke's confidence—and that wouldn't be conducive to Parallel World 6 Sasuke unifying the entire world afterward.
Though sealing or erasing memories could avoid this risk—and make Parallel World 6 Sasuke forget everything that happened—sealing or erasing memories always carries a slight risk.
If unnecessary, Lux doesn't want to forcibly alter the memories and will of any supported leader in a parallel ninja world. That can only be a hidden last-resort plan.
"Alright."
Sasuke nods firmly, no longer fussing over the issue.
He doesn't care whether the storyline develops as originally intended. He only needs to change the future—so the tragedies ahead won't happen again.
As for how to change it?
He genuinely doesn't care. Everything will follow Lux's arrangements.
"You... are the Sage who can traverse space and time?"
The single-headed Madara's tone is slightly hesitant—and even a bit disbelieving.
His gaze toward Lux is also extremely complex.
Carrying excitement, passion, confusion, ignorance—and also a hint of resentment and reluctance...
Madara has always had a filter toward so-called Sages.
Just like how he regarded the ancestral tablet left by Rikudo Sennin to the Uchiha clan as his lifelong creed and goal—and always firmly pursued it.
This shows his level of trust in ancestors and Sages.
But now—with the collapse of his ideals and beliefs—Madara is slightly despairing, and can't help but blame these Sages.
"You're a Sage! Why so cruel? Didn't you create the ninja system?!"
Whether it's Rikudo Sennin or this Tenshou Sennin—since these gods long ago had the means and power to intervene and descend into the real world.
Why not guide the entire world earlier?
Why indifferently watch wars between humans and ninjas erupt repeatedly? Endure suffering over and over?
If guided earlier, Madara and Hashirama would never have walked opposing paths!
All this suffering could be eliminated!
Madara knows he's actually venting anger—blaming his mistakes and helplessness on others.
But human nature is like that—and he can't avoid it.
Moreover—he knows better. If not for others' interference, he might have mysteriously become a sacrifice and vessel for Kaguya's revival—becoming a total clown played by Black Zetsu.
What qualification does he have to question Tenshou Sennin like this?
Perhaps—Madara hopes to provoke the other side with this—and let a Sage end his absurd life. That seems like a good idea too.
And facing Parallel World 6 Madara—whose mentality is slightly crumbling—Lux doesn't blame him.
After all—a series of sudden changes in just a few short minutes, the shattering of beliefs from cloud to hell—if it were someone else, they might have had a mental breakdown long ago.
Madara—suffering until only a head remains—still being this rational and controlled is already extremely difficult.
"First: I'm not Rikudo Sennin. The so-called ninja sect and ninja system weren't created by me. I also have no responsibility to guide ninjas."
"Second: Sages fundamentally have no obligation to help humans. Rather than pinning hopes on other beings, it's better to believe in your own power and will."
"Finally: My presence here is to end all chaos and war."
"How about it?"
"Satisfied?"
Lux gives his answer—and it's also a form of respect for Parallel World 6 Madara.
After all, Lux still appreciates Madara in his heart. Even as a villain, Madara is one of the most impressive existences across many worlds.
Though ultimately defeated by Black Zetsu's cunning—it was only due to information and race.
Not because his conviction and will failed.
Thus, Lux is also willing to give a bit of respect and explanation.
"I... understand!"
Madara is greatly shocked—and then quickly stabilizes his mentality, returning to his familiar state.
"Sorry, I was presumptuous earlier..."
"Thank you!"
Madara didn't expect the other side not only to not get angry—but to give him an explanation.
This also quickly restores his conviction and rationality.
That's right!
'I was only tricked. That doesn't mean I failed!'
'Rather than pinning hopes on others, it's better to believe in myself—believe in the future of humanity and ninjas!'
'Is this the love and legacy Hashirama pursued?'
'Moreover, I'm not dead yet. Before I kill that Black Zetsu—how can I give up?'
At this moment, blazing fire reignites in Madara's heart.
"Good—your fighting spirit is burning again?"
"Then I'll help you."
Lux steps forward—nearly teleporting to Madara's side—then gently pats the other's shoulder.
Instantly, pure power unlike chakra rapidly fuses into Madara's body.
In a short time, it fully reconstructs his body—and restores most of his chakra.
"This... Me?"
Madara feels his fully recovered body and power—displaying deep shock and joy.
The effect is nearly comparable to a Jūbi Jinchūriki's Immortal Body regeneration—and even more unbelievable.
This is true magic!
In just a short time, Madara feels himself back at peak condition—even as if infused with Hashirama's brightness.
"Lord, you...?"
"Go! He's waiting for you..."
Lux says little—just pointing downward.
Instantly, Parallel World 6 Madara's gaze locks onto the Otsutsuki and Black Zetsu below. Overflowing rage and killing intent surge skyward.
Without the slightest hesitation, Parallel World 6 Madara charges out—and dives straight into the battlefield.
"Black Zetsu!"
"I'll finish you off!&...￥%￥&&...!"