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Though temporarily overjoyed at being alive, and able to "feel the fight", Madara quickly returns his attention to the battle. As the Uchiha prepares a [[Summoning: Demonic Statue of the Outer Path|summoning]], Kurama shudders as he recalls how Madara had used to summon it, which receives a chastening from Shukaku, who in return gets a warning about the "mere" human. As the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]] is summoned, the object in question suddenly emerges from Obito. Kakashi attempts to warp it away, but only manages to take an arm. As the tailed beasts wonder at how Madara is capable of summoning the statue, Naruto quickly manages to figure it out himself. Back with Obito, Black Zetsu again attempts to take the Rinnegan from its weakened host, but through pure will power, Obito manages to prevent it. When Zetsu states that the Rinnegan is to return to Madara, Obito claims that he has hidden the right eye and Kakashi will crush the left. However, Black Zetsu mocks his host's ignorance, stating that White Zetsu has already found and returned the right eye, and Obito would be dead if it wasn't attached to him. It goes on to say that the only reason that it still attached to the dying man, is because he knows that Kakashi and Minato would have already killed it otherwise. Madara soon recovers from the damage he received earlier, claiming to White Zetsu that he has gotten careless considering he now possesses Hashirama's recovery power. He then resolves to be more careful, and will instead use the Rinnegan's ability to the fullest. Madara then uses [[Rinbo: Hengoku]], and while at first it doesn't seem to do anything, one by one, each of the beasts are blown back. He then launches [[Demonic Statue Chains|chains from the statue]], which attach to, and starts pulling the tailed beasts towards it. Madara declares he will extract the Eight and Nine-Tails from their [[jinchūriki]].
 
Though temporarily overjoyed at being alive, and able to "feel the fight", Madara quickly returns his attention to the battle. As the Uchiha prepares a [[Summoning: Demonic Statue of the Outer Path|summoning]], Kurama shudders as he recalls how Madara had used to summon it, which receives a chastening from Shukaku, who in return gets a warning about the "mere" human. As the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]] is summoned, the object in question suddenly emerges from Obito. Kakashi attempts to warp it away, but only manages to take an arm. As the tailed beasts wonder at how Madara is capable of summoning the statue, Naruto quickly manages to figure it out himself. Back with Obito, Black Zetsu again attempts to take the Rinnegan from its weakened host, but through pure will power, Obito manages to prevent it. When Zetsu states that the Rinnegan is to return to Madara, Obito claims that he has hidden the right eye and Kakashi will crush the left. However, Black Zetsu mocks his host's ignorance, stating that White Zetsu has already found and returned the right eye, and Obito would be dead if it wasn't attached to him. It goes on to say that the only reason that it still attached to the dying man, is because he knows that Kakashi and Minato would have already killed it otherwise. Madara soon recovers from the damage he received earlier, claiming to White Zetsu that he has gotten careless considering he now possesses Hashirama's recovery power. He then resolves to be more careful, and will instead use the Rinnegan's ability to the fullest. Madara then uses [[Rinbo: Hengoku]], and while at first it doesn't seem to do anything, one by one, each of the beasts are blown back. He then launches [[Demonic Statue Chains|chains from the statue]], which attach to, and starts pulling the tailed beasts towards it. Madara declares he will extract the Eight and Nine-Tails from their [[jinchūriki]].
   
[[File:Biju pulled into the Gedo Statue.jpg|thumb|left|The Tailed Beasts are pulled back into the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.]]
 
 
Naruto tries to exit Tailed Beast Mode, but finds it futile, as Madara has Kurama's chakra trapped with the chains. The clone of White Zetsu informs Madara that it would be best to recapture the beasts in chronological order, starting with Shukaku. Madara, with a readjusted strategy, attempts to capture Shukaku with the chains first, however Gaara manages to stop this transaction with two enormous [[Sand Binding Hand|sand hands]]. Shukaku, shocked at Gaara's actions, remembers the words of his [[Suna Priest|previous jinchūriki]], realising that the time has come where humans and Tailed Beasts can be comrades. Madara quickly equips his Susanoo and hurls one of his [[Susanoo Sword|swords]] at Gaara, though Shukaku intercepts it. Madara sends another sword across the battlefield and manages to connect the chains once again, as well as knocking Gaara down. As the beasts are dragged into the statue once more, [[B]] severs one of his tentacles, while Kurama asks Gaara for a favour. As Naruto is ejected from Tailed Beast Mode and is sent hurdling towards the ground, Gaara call out to a shocked Naruto.
 
Naruto tries to exit Tailed Beast Mode, but finds it futile, as Madara has Kurama's chakra trapped with the chains. The clone of White Zetsu informs Madara that it would be best to recapture the beasts in chronological order, starting with Shukaku. Madara, with a readjusted strategy, attempts to capture Shukaku with the chains first, however Gaara manages to stop this transaction with two enormous [[Sand Binding Hand|sand hands]]. Shukaku, shocked at Gaara's actions, remembers the words of his [[Suna Priest|previous jinchūriki]], realising that the time has come where humans and Tailed Beasts can be comrades. Madara quickly equips his Susanoo and hurls one of his [[Susanoo Sword|swords]] at Gaara, though Shukaku intercepts it. Madara sends another sword across the battlefield and manages to connect the chains once again, as well as knocking Gaara down. As the beasts are dragged into the statue once more, [[B]] severs one of his tentacles, while Kurama asks Gaara for a favour. As Naruto is ejected from Tailed Beast Mode and is sent hurdling towards the ground, Gaara call out to a shocked Naruto.
   

Revision as of 09:43, 31 December 2013

The Return of Madara Arc spans from chapter 657 to the current. It covers the revival of Madara Uchiha and his attempt to complete the Eye of the Moon Plan after the defeat of Obito Uchiha. This arc is preceded by the Ten-Tails Revival Arc.

Summary

Revival of Madara Uchiha

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Madara is revived by Obito through the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.

A defeated Obito watches as Naruto attacks an immobilised Madara from atop the Shinju, that Hashirama managed to subdue besides being pinned down himself. The Allied Shinobi Forces notices the direction of Naruto's attack and begin rushing to the location. Shukaku agrees to assist Gaara with stopping Madara, with the other tailed beasts following suit. Sai flies to the top of the Shinju to collect Naruto while Madara recovers from Naruto's attack. Meanwhile, Obito, who is incapacitated due to the extraction of the tailed beasts, resolves to using the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique to revive those who have been killed during the war, stating that he finally understands Nagato's actions. Before he could do so, however, Black Zetsu emerges and takes over his body, forcing him use the same technique to revive Madara instead. Much to the shock of Naruto and the others, and his own satisfaction, Madara is revived in the flesh.

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Sasuke and Madara clash.

However, as Madara's eyes crumble, having bestowed them to Obito prior to his death, he is suddenly struck from behind by an Amaterasu, courtesy of Sasuke. The legend is unfazed though, and simply absorbed the technique. As his armour falls away, Madara reminds Hashirama about the conversation they had under the Naka Shrine, stating that he believes the unity stated refers to the combination of both Uchiha and Senju, revealing the face of Hashirama on his chest. Stating that the face was due to Kabuto, Madara quickly bypasses Naruto and Sai, so as to grab onto his old enemy and drain him of his senjutsu chakra, turning the face on his chest into Sage Mode. Sasuke then goes on the attack, wishing to kill Madara now that he is really alive, however the older Uchiha manages to grab the younger's blade, planning on taking Sasuke's eyes until he gets his original back.

Meanwhile, Obito, Kakashi and Minato learns about Madara's revival. Just as Black Zetsu attempts to take the Rinnegan, the former Hokage and his pupil simultaneously attempt to attack the creature, who quickly attaches itself to Obito before they reach it. Explaining that he is Madara's will, it recalls how it escaped. Though Chōjūrō managed to pin the upper half down, after bisecting Black Zetsu, the lower half was also sentient and escaped to help his master later. Back with Madara, the Uchiha attempts to influence Sasuke into joining his side, but the younger adamantly refuses. Both Sai and Naruto attempt to attack Madara in a pincer attack, but he manages to push both back while escaping Sasuke's blade. As he instantly starts healing, Madara then turns his attention to the incoming tailed beasts. Seeing that they were between the beasts and Madara, the Allied Shinobi Forces quickly get out of the way, with Killer B and Gyūki's help.

Tailed Beasts vs. Madara

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The tailed beasts simultaneously attack Madara.

Gaara, together with Shukaku, launch a mass of sand projectiles at Madara. Gaara then manipulates the sand in the Uchiha's blood to temporarily immobilise him as he is ricocheted between Matatabi, Isobu, Son Gokū, Kokuō and Chōmei, before landing in a sticky field courtesy of Saiken. Gaara and Shukaku then act quickly, attempting to seal the Uchiha before he could recover. Though they manage to do so, Madara still manages to break out using Susanoo, but is quickly knocked back down by Naruto and Kurama. They are then joined by Gyūki, and together, the beasts use their tails to rain down a barrage of hits, stripping away the Susanoo to get to the man within. Though the attack costs Madara his right arm, he manages to escape. A White Zetsu then emerges from the ground which carried Madara's Rinnegan. Taking the eye and the clone's right arm he attaches both, claiming that now the real "fun" begins.

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Madara regains his Rinnegan eye.

Though temporarily overjoyed at being alive, and able to "feel the fight", Madara quickly returns his attention to the battle. As the Uchiha prepares a summoning, Kurama shudders as he recalls how Madara had used to summon it, which receives a chastening from Shukaku, who in return gets a warning about the "mere" human. As the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path is summoned, the object in question suddenly emerges from Obito. Kakashi attempts to warp it away, but only manages to take an arm. As the tailed beasts wonder at how Madara is capable of summoning the statue, Naruto quickly manages to figure it out himself. Back with Obito, Black Zetsu again attempts to take the Rinnegan from its weakened host, but through pure will power, Obito manages to prevent it. When Zetsu states that the Rinnegan is to return to Madara, Obito claims that he has hidden the right eye and Kakashi will crush the left. However, Black Zetsu mocks his host's ignorance, stating that White Zetsu has already found and returned the right eye, and Obito would be dead if it wasn't attached to him. It goes on to say that the only reason that it still attached to the dying man, is because he knows that Kakashi and Minato would have already killed it otherwise. Madara soon recovers from the damage he received earlier, claiming to White Zetsu that he has gotten careless considering he now possesses Hashirama's recovery power. He then resolves to be more careful, and will instead use the Rinnegan's ability to the fullest. Madara then uses Rinbo: Hengoku, and while at first it doesn't seem to do anything, one by one, each of the beasts are blown back. He then launches chains from the statue, which attach to, and starts pulling the tailed beasts towards it. Madara declares he will extract the Eight and Nine-Tails from their jinchūriki.

Naruto tries to exit Tailed Beast Mode, but finds it futile, as Madara has Kurama's chakra trapped with the chains. The clone of White Zetsu informs Madara that it would be best to recapture the beasts in chronological order, starting with Shukaku. Madara, with a readjusted strategy, attempts to capture Shukaku with the chains first, however Gaara manages to stop this transaction with two enormous sand hands. Shukaku, shocked at Gaara's actions, remembers the words of his previous jinchūriki, realising that the time has come where humans and Tailed Beasts can be comrades. Madara quickly equips his Susanoo and hurls one of his swords at Gaara, though Shukaku intercepts it. Madara sends another sword across the battlefield and manages to connect the chains once again, as well as knocking Gaara down. As the beasts are dragged into the statue once more, B severs one of his tentacles, while Kurama asks Gaara for a favour. As Naruto is ejected from Tailed Beast Mode and is sent hurdling towards the ground, Gaara call out to a shocked Naruto.


Chapters

# English title Publication cover date Volume number
678 "My Will Is" 16 June 2014 70
679 "The Incipient" 23 June 2014 70
680 "Once Again" 30 June 2014 71
681 "Kaguya's Tears" 7 July 2014 71
682 "I'm Sure You Have Never Seen This" 14 July 2014 71
683 "I Had The Same Dream As You" 21 July 2014 71
684 "We Should Kill Him First" 28 July 2014 71
685 "Everything I Have Got…!!" 4 August 2014 71
686 "Those Who Remain and Those Who Pass On" 11 August 2014 71
687 "You Definitely Will" 18 August 2014 71
688 "…of the Sharingan!!" 1 September 2014 71
689 "I Love You" 8 September 2014 71
690 "…of Ninja!!" 15 September 2014 71
691 "Congratulations" 22 September 2014 72
692 "Revolution" 29 September 2014 72
693 "Here Again" 13 October 2014 72
694 "Naruto and Sasuke 1" 20 October 2014 72
695 "Naruto and Sasuke 2" 27 October 2014 72
696 "Naruto and Sasuke 3" 3 November 2014 72
697 "Naruto and Sasuke 4" 10 November 2014 72
698 "Naruto and Sasuke 5" 17 November 2014 72
699 "The Seal of Reconciliation" 24 November 2014 72

Episodes

# Episode Title Japanese Airdate English Airdate
451 "Birth and Death" 3 March 2016 28 August 2018
455 "Moonlit Night" 7 April 2016 28 August 2018
458 "Truth " 28 April 2016 28 August 2018
459 "She of the Beginning" 5 May 2016 4 December 2018
460 "Kaguya Ōtsutsuki " 12 May 2016 4 December 2018
461 "Hagoromo and Hamura" 19 May 2016 4 December 2018
462 "A Fabricated Past" 26 May 2016 4 December 2018
463 "The No. 1 Most Unpredictable Ninja" 2 June 2016 4 December 2018
464 "Ninshū: The Ninja Creed" 9 June 2016 4 December 2018
465 "Asura and Indra" 16 June 2016 4 December 2018
466 "The Tumultuous Journey" 30 June 2016 4 December 2018
467 "Asura's Decision" 7 July 2016 4 December 2018
468 "The Successor " 21 July 2016 4 December 2018
470 "Connecting Thoughts" 4 August 2016 4 December 2018
471 "The Two of Them… Always" 11 August 2016 4 December 2018
472 "You Better…" 18 August 2016 4 December 2018
473 "The Sharingan Revived" 25 August 2016 26 March 2019
474 "Congratulations " 1 September 2016 26 March 2019
475 "The Valley of the End " 8 September 2016 26 March 2019
476 "The Final Battle" 29 September 2016 26 March 2019
477 "Naruto and Sasuke" 29 September 2016 26 March 2019
478 "The Unison Sign" 6 October 2016 26 March 2019
479 "Naruto Uzumaki!! " 13 October 2016 26 March 2019