"Are you going along just to make trouble?"
Main-World Tobirama's tone was flat-out rude.
Five Elements Seal was indeed formidable, and the onrushing sea of shadows could dominate even among super-kage-level fighters; however, Link's main body was quite fragile.
At least to a Six Paths–level powerhouse, he was an instant kill—a glass cannon even Shadow Clone Technique couldn't save.
"So, what's your plan?"
Link felt equally helpless. His clone technique couldn't take effect across worlds. Even if they detached an arm engraved with the Five Elements Seal for someone to take through the Funa-tsū or Net Portal, it would count as a catastrophic injury to the real body and cancel itself out.
Without his mutated ninjutsu, how could they kill or seal Ōtsutsuki Kaguya?
Final-Chapter Naruto and First-World Hashirama simultaneously scratched their heads; indeed, that was a problem.
"If there's truly no way to seal her, at least we can temporarily drive her off, hopefully deterring her from destroying a world or absorbing more chakra," Final-Chapter Sasuke said coolly.
Final-Chapter Obito opened his Mangekyō again. Space vortexes formed. He took out from Kamui space the severed limb of Kaguya along with Black Zetsu attached to the sleeve, speaking calmly:
"We didn't come away completely empty-handed. Isn't that right, Black Zetsu?"
The half-chopped Black Zetsu forced out a stiff grin.
Just a short while ago, he'd witnessed these humans beating his mother and cornering him. This sense of despair…seriously beyond words.
"Leave it to me." Orochimaru smiled, licking his lips. "I'll make sure it spills every last bit of intelligence."
"Be cautious," Final-Chapter Obito reminded. Then he added, "Before we depart, there's one more thing to settle."
His gaze swung toward the two Uchiha Madara:
"Since we don't need their strength, let's deal with them. Especially him," pointing at Second-World Madara, "he did wipe out an entire world."
Main-World Tobirama, arms folded, remained expressionless. He'd already resolved to rid himself of both Madara. Even though it was a bit sooner than planned, it was still feasible.
"If—" Final-Chapter Naruto tried to defend these two childlike Madara.
"Naruto." Final-Chapter Sasuke cut him off.
"Heh." First-World Madara gave a low chuckle, scanning everyone present. "Hashirama, even if we unite for a common enemy, we end up resorting to violence out of hatred."
"Madara, we can definitely work this out peacefully—no need—" First-World Hashirama tried to argue.
Second-World Madara spoke icily: "Face reality. There's no such thing as 'everything goes your way' in this world."
Final-Chapter Sasuke had already moved to block off their path. Meanwhile, Final-Chapter Obito swiftly activates Kamui, poised to drag the two Madara into Kamui space.
Boom!
First-World Hashirama, in Sage Mode, suddenly appeared in front of Link, kicking away something invisible in midair.
"Madara!"
Final-Chapter Naruto also entered Sage Mode, charging forward. In the blink of an eye, he and Hashirama exchanged several clashes with the two Madara.
Crack!
In an instant, the lab was shattered.
Final-Chapter Obito and Sasuke chased after the fleeing Madara outside.
Were they already having internal strife before achieving victory?
Link rubbed his forehead. That was indeed how things stood. Madara's track record was simply too dark. Both Final-Chapter Obito and Sasuke harbored obvious hatred toward him.
Yet picking this moment—right after they had driven off Ōtsutsuki Kaguya—to make a move, was it worth discussing?
"Leave this to me." Final-Chapter Naruto spoke up.
First-World Hashirama nodded, then shoom, vanished in pursuit.
Don't underestimate Uchiha Madara. The Rinnegan originally stemmed from Indra + Asura's combined power, i.e., Hagoromo's might. Once reacquired, they were at Six Paths tier.
Strictly speaking, the upper limit could surpass Final-Chapter Sasuke's. However, having no time to develop—his earlier body was aged, and as a child again, his base stats were even weaker.
But the Rinnegan gave high chakra and certain Six Paths–style dōjutsu, not so much bodily enhancement. From Nagato's frailty, to Rinnegan Obito needing the regular Sharingan's dynamic vision to face Might Guy, to single-eyed Six Paths Madara being worn down by Six Paths Sage Mode Naruto, continuing to Kaguya being battered around by single blows…
Note that Naruto's single blow with "combo hits" was basically on par with a group of Sixth Gate Rock Lees. Real Rock Lee in the War only reached Sixth Gate, still far from Guy.
In simpler terms, Ōtsutsuki power doesn't drastically raise the body's physical stats. The biggest factor is Sage Mode: it's exactly what let Hagoromo surpass the "Divine Tree," and what turned Naruto from normal to the MVP of the Fourth War.
Interestingly, the Rinnegan itself doesn't significantly boost physical stats, while the Sharingan, upgrading step by step, does.
For instance, the difference between under-practiced Eternal Mangekyō Sasuke—who nearly got one-shotted by Six Paths Obito—and the same Sasuke who'd adapted, able to keep up with him. Because the longer one uses the Mangekyō, the more the body is forced to adapt.
In any case, the initial plan before Link brought in further backup was for the two transplanted Rinnegan Madara to be the central force dealing with Kaguya: they were absolutely at that almost Six Paths level.
They performed well in the real assault. After the arrival of Final-Chapter Obito and Sasuke, however, they felt these Madara were unnecessary and, more importantly, too dangerous to remain.
Hence in a show of tacit agreement, they'd swiftly made their move to eliminate potential threats. Their timing? Right after repelling Kaguya, before their power could fully recover.
Once Madara grew older, perhaps only Final-Chapter Naruto and First-World Hashirama could handle him. If he also plotted to gather Tailed Beasts, that'd be catastrophic—better to handle him now.
"…Sigh." Link lightly patted Main-World Sasuke, who wore a furious look.
Limbo: Border Jail was only visible or perceptible to a Six Paths–level fighter; Eternal Mangekyō alone was insufficient. So he saw nothing, and neither did the others.
Through the Net, Link fed the positions of both Madara to Final-Chapter Sasuke, Obito, and First-World Hashirama. As the lofty admin, indeed he had some privileges.
"…?"
In the next moment, however, he realized the two Madara's Net accounts had just then been canceled, completely vanishing from his tracking.
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