Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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"Based on the current state... I estimate we can only withstand one more battle of similar scale at most. After that..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was already clear.

Minato, Kushina, and even the Nine-Tails, whose back was to them, stiffened almost imperceptibly.

Despite having a premonition, hearing the truth with their own ears still shocked them greatly.

This man, who once stirred up the ninja world and was as powerful as a myth, is about to come to an end with the last traces of his existence in the world.

"……snort."

A muffled voice came from the Nine-Tails, who still didn't turn around: "Is it finally going to disappear? I'm definitely going to set off fireworks to celebrate that day."

But its slightly drooping ears and somewhat unnatural tone betrayed its insincere feelings.

Years of getting along, fighting together, and even that awkward, mischievous friendship.

Unbeknownst to it, it had already developed an indescribable... bond with its nemesis, Uchiha Madara.

Minato and Kushina exchanged a glance, both seeing heaviness and a hint of sadness in each other's eyes.

However, to their surprise, Ban himself appeared unusually calm, or even... open-minded.

He looked at the non-existent "sky" in the distance, and a rare, faint smile, filled with relief and satisfaction, appeared on his lips.

"No need to make that face."

Ban's voice was calm and unwavering: "I was someone who deserved to die long ago."

"To have survived until now, in this state, witnessed the changes in the ninja world, seen the growth of the younger generation, and even..."

His gaze seemed to pierce through the space of consciousness and land on Naruto, who was struggling to recover in the outside world.

In his eyes was a gentle look that even he himself was unaware of, a look that belonged to a "father".

"...and even more unexpectedly, I had a 'son' who wasn't too bad. Ah, this long life, with its ups and downs, its persistence, its madness, and... its gains."

"I have no regrets."

His words, like a final farewell, echoed slowly in this silent space of consciousness.

It carries with it a complex and enigmatic calm and detachment that comes with the end of a legend.

Chapter 473 Battle in the Underground Cave

The once lush and vibrant jungle has now been completely transformed into a shocking wasteland.

On the earth, deep pits and rift valleys intertwine.

The vitrified area, scorched by the molten metal, emitted high temperatures.

The muddy swamp, washed out by the water escape technique, was filled with a fishy smell.

The absolute void created by the dust escape technique is chilling.

The chaotic landscape, buried and churned up by the sand, tells a story of the fierce battle.

Broken wood, pebbles, ice crystals, scorch marks...

The various types of ninjutsu caused countless destructions, creating a scene resembling the end of the world.

In the heart of this devastation, the battle continues.

The five figures, representing the five Kage who are at the pinnacle of the current ninja world, are facing off against Uchiha Obito, who is wearing a spiral mask.

And behind him were the six reanimated jinchūriki emanating terrifying tailed beast chakra.

They were engaged in a fierce confrontation.

"Lightning Release: Lightning Torture Horizon Dance!"

The Fourth Raikage, A, resembled a humanoid Tyrannosaurus Rex, his body enveloped in a raging armor of lightning chakra.

He charged forward at a speed too fast for the naked eye to follow, his hand slashing with a sharp whistling sound as it tore through the air, aiming fiercely at Obito, who was controlling the Third Raikage's Edo Tensei body.

The Fourth Kazekage, Gaara, calmly manipulated the endless sand, transforming it into a massive barrier and flexible tentacles.

Sometimes it defends against the Tailed Beast Balls or ninjutsu spewed by the Jinchuriki, and sometimes it restricts their movements.

This creates an opportunity for the Raikage and Tsuchikage to attack.

"Dust Escape·The Art of Original Realm Peeling!"

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, floated in mid-air, a white cube-shaped barrier forming between his palms.

Seizing the opportunity, they would launch a terrifying attack capable of breaking matter down to its atomic state.

This forced Obito and the Jinchuriki to avoid direct confrontation and instead dodge continuously.

"Melt Escape·Monster Melting Technique!"

The Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei, spewed a highly corrosive acid from her mouth, covering a vast area and effectively restricting the enemy's movement.

At the same time, her water-based techniques constantly alter the terrain, interfering with her opponent.

The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, was like the strongest support, with the diamond-shaped mark on her forehead radiating powerful chakra.

She not only used her powerful punches to control the opponent at close range.

She also keeps a close eye on the condition of the other four Kage, and any injuries will be quickly healed by her medical ninjutsu.

Even Obito, who possessed the Rinnegan and six Jinchuriki puppets, was no match for this seemingly perfect offensive and defensive lineup of five.

He also felt unprecedented pressure, his brows furrowing tightly beneath the mask.

These five guys...

He was confident that he could defeat any one of them individually, and it was even possible for him to deal with two or three at the same time.

But when the five of them came together, with clear roles for offense, defense, control, support, and healing, and excellent teamwork, they dragged him into a quagmire of attrition warfare.

This feeling is just like...

Just like in some games, those so-called "players" team up to challenge "dungeon bosses"!

The Five Shadows are the "players" who conquer dungeons!

And I am the "Boss" who was ganged up on by five people!

What bothered him even more was that as the battle continued...

Those six Jinchūriki bodies, which he controlled in a special way and resealed some of the Tailed Beast chakra with, are now in Edo Tensei form.

Their will to resist seems to be gradually increasing!

After all, they were Jinchūriki, and they had different feelings towards the Tailed Beasts during their lives.

Even when forcibly controlled, their souls still yearn for freedom and resent manipulation.

It also affects the movements of the impure body, making control increasingly difficult.

"We can't go on like this..."

A ruthless glint flashed in Obito's eyes.

He leaped backward, his hands quickly forming a familiar mudra.

"Summoning Technique! Demonic Statue of the Heretic!"

The earth trembled violently, and a terrifying, enormous, withered-looking statue, resembling a seated Buddha with its eyes closed, appeared.

It broke through the ground and slowly rose!

It exudes a suffocating aura of evil and death; it is the body of the Ten-Tails!

The golem opened its massive maw, filled with sharp teeth, and let out a silent roar!

A powerful suction force suddenly arose, acting on the six Jinchūriki's impure bodies!

"Roar--!!"

The Jinchuriki roared in defiance, their sealed Tailed Beast chakra surging violently.

But their resistance was futile in the face of the true "container" of the Outer Path Golem.

Soon, the six tailed beasts were greedily devoured back into the Gedo Mazo!

Obito was slightly out of breath; summoning and controlling the Gedo Mazo was a considerable burden for him.

However, just as he retrieved the tailed beast chakra and prepared to concentrate on dealing with the Five Kage—

A message transmitted through the technique of mind-to-body communication instantly penetrated the consciousness of the five Kage.

It was Yamanaka Inoichi's voice, filled with excitement and urgency: "Hokage-sama! Kage, everyone! Urgent report!"

"On the battlefield of the Fourth Division, Madara Uchiha and the reanimated form of the First Hokage controlled by Kabuto Yakushi have been successfully sealed by Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha!"

"Threat eliminated! Repeat, Madara Uchiha has been sealed!"

The news acted like a shot of adrenaline, instantly infusing the Five Shadows with energy!

Upon hearing this, Tsunade couldn't help but smile slightly:

"Looks like the reinforcements are making good progress! Now... only you are left! Masked man!"

Obito's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.

Madara... has he been sealed away?

That Uchiha Madara... he actually got... killed by two brats...

But to the Kage's surprise, Obito did not show any panic or anger.

The eyes behind the holes in the mask flashed with a strange, almost unsettling ease, as if a burden had been lifted.

Even with a hint of mockery.

"Haha...hahahaha!"

Obito let out a low laugh, a laugh filled with complex meaning: "Sealed away, huh... That's fine."

"It seems that you have unintentionally helped me solve a rather big 'trouble'."

His words sent a chill down the spines of the Five Shadows. Trouble?

Was Madara Uchiha just a nuisance to him?