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Chapter 296 Do you think you've escaped the fate of being a pawn?

Black Zetsu was extremely pleased with himself.

Because it found a perfect opportunity to possess Nagato's body, its Yin-Yang Release ability allowed it to easily control Nagato's body.

This was a particularly happy and triumphant moment for Black Zetsu.

Even though Black Zetsu believed this was just a rehearsal before the curtain rose, he still felt a certain pleasure in manipulating people's hearts and didn't hide what he and Madara Uchiha had done to Nagato.

"From the time you were a child, Madara worried that his Rinnegan would lose its vitality, just like his life, so he transplanted the Rinnegan into your body..."

"same."

"Because of the Uzumaki clan's bloodline, the chakra within you is abundant enough, and you can utilize your chakra and life force to harness the power within the Rinnegan..."

"To avoid wasting your life, and to ensure the success of the plan, I have been secretly manipulating your life. It was Obito and I who secretly facilitated the formation of the first Akatsuki organization by you and Yahiko..."

"While Hanzo of the Salamander and Danzo Shimura were besieging you, the first generation of Akatsuki members were also wiped out. This was also something Obito and I did in secret..."

"Only this way..."

"Having experienced the pain of this world, you will obediently follow the instructions to collect the Tailed Beasts and carry out the Eye of the Moon Plan..."

"you!"

Nagato stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Even Xiao Nan was so shocked that she froze!

No one wants to admit that their life is being controlled by others, that their seemingly firm steps forward are being pulled along like puppets.

This truth…

That's far too cruel for them!

When Nagato and Konan learned from Black Zetsu that their past lives had been manipulated, everything from their past shattered within their minds like fragments!

Their lives…

It's like a play whose performance has been pre-written.

however…

They knew nothing about it.

A group of Konoha ninja looked at Nagato and Konan with a growing sense of sympathy; they understood how Nagato and Konan felt…

"What exactly is going on..."

A suffocating breath rose in Nagato's throat as he struggled to regain control of his body. A glint of madness flashed in his Rinnegan: "I don't believe it! Yahiko was real, Akatsuki was real, and I am real!"

That's just the way it is.

"Your eyes are a gift from the spots."

"If Madara wants it, he can easily take it away anytime."

As Black Zetsu finished speaking, he chuckled smugly and said, "There has never been any reality in this ninja world; everything is just an illusion, a dream. Nagato, when you were secretly manipulating Pain to rule the Akatsuki, you thought you were a god controlling everything from behind the scenes..."

"However, in reality..."

"You're nothing more than a pawn we're controlling..."

Black Zetsu manipulated Nagato to slowly bring his hands together, his voice gradually turning cold as he said, "If it weren't for that brat Akihara Kagura trying to seize the Rinnegan, you would have followed our predetermined path to collect the Tailed Beasts and revive the so-called weapons of war..."

"At that time..."

"Only then can I control you to revive Madara..."

"it is a pity."

"You failed to meet our requirements, and before you could even collect all the tailed beasts, you were defeated by Akihara Kagura. You even had to hide in Konoha, a village you've hated since childhood, and were rescued by your own enemy like a beggar in a gutter..."

"I kill you!"

Immediately, pieces of origami floated up from Xiao Nan's body!

"Don't be impulsive, Xiao Nan!"

Jiraiya quickly stopped his disciple, saying in a deep voice, "If we kill them now, Nagato will die too..."

"Kill me..."

A sound forced out of Nagato's throat. He looked at his hands, which involuntarily clenched together, and roared, trying to control his mouth, "Kill me now! It wants to use the Rinnegan to force me to use the Rinne Rebirth Technique..."

"Nagato!"

Xiao Nan's eyes widened in surprise!

"The art of reincarnation and rebirth?"

A group of Konoha ninjas did not understand the meaning of this technique.

"The art of reincarnation and rebirth..."

As Black Zetsu manipulated Nagato to slowly form hand seals, he explained with a grin, "It allows the dead to be truly resurrected, reappearing in the world as living beings..."

"A living freak..."

"But it's even more powerful than when it was resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique!"

"Kill it now!"

Tsunade issued the order decisively.

The group of Konoha ninja hesitated for less than a second before Orochimaru decisively raised his hand. He had no psychological pressure about killing Nagato!

However, Black Zetsu directly controlled Nagato to stop forming hand seals and preemptively released Shinra Tensei. A repulsive force erupted in the ward, directly knocking Tsunade and the others out!

"Nagato is capable of fighting too..."

Black Zetsu chuckled as he watched the group of people flying backward, then continued with a sinister grin, "There are only three people in this world capable of killing Nagato, and unfortunately, none of you here are among those three. You are no match for Nagato..."

Theoretically speaking...

There are only three people in the ninja world who can truly defeat Nagato.

Akihara Kagura, Uchiha Madara, and Senju Hashirama—everyone knows these three names, and their names represent the pinnacle of ninjas.

Outside Konoha Village.

The three were still engaged in another battle.

Madara Uchiha already had a backup plan to make Black Zetsu take action, yet he still refused to submit to Akihara Kagura for even a moment. His eyes were filled with madness as he desperately resisted Akihara Kagura's control!

Madara Uchiha repeatedly tried to break free from Kagura Akihara's control and force himself to use the unsealing hand seals for the Impure World Reincarnation!

He can actually be controlled...

However, this level of control must be within the range that he can release control at any time!

Madara Uchiha is resisting Kagura Akihara's control and is trying to awaken his old friend through battle so that they can fight together against Kagura Akihara's will invasion!

"Hashirama!"

Madara Uchiha roared, shouting angrily, "Have you forgotten your pride? Do you want to be controlled by that brat forever?"

The pride of the Uchiha clan…

This was perfectly embodied in Madara Uchiha!

This eternally proud man never wanted to be controlled by anyone, and he was even less willing to see his old friend succumb to the threats of a mere brat...

Madara Uchiha was somewhat angry!

This man was furious at Hashirama Senju's behavior!

Madara Uchiha is now unable to distinguish whether his battle with Hashirama Senju is an attempt to wake up his old friend or to use this battle to prove to Kagura Akihara that he will never yield!

"Hashirama!"

Madara Uchiha roared as he controlled the Complete Susanoo. Ignoring the pain of resisting Akihara Kagura's mental resistance, he forcefully controlled the Susanoo to slash at Senju Hashirama's wooden doll again, directly severing the doll's hand!

"spot…"

Hashirama Senju glanced at Madara Uchiha with a hint of helplessness. His hands slowly and laboriously closed, and vines sprouted from the wooden doll's body, reforming into new hands!

"Sage Mode..."

Hashirama Senju suddenly clasped his hands together!

Obvious.

Hashirama Senju is about to use his strongest move.

Madara Uchiha was somewhat exasperated by his son's lack of resolve. His Susanoo suddenly raised its fingers and formed a hand seal: "That brat, does he think he can subdue me like this?"

The dark clouds in the sky suddenly parted!

A meteorite slowly fell from space!

Even if this meteorite landed outside Konoha Village, it would still cause huge casualties and might even destroy the village...

"This is…"

Hashirama Senju looked up at the sky.

Everyone in Konoha couldn't help but look up at the sky.

Everyone felt an astonishing sense of oppression, and their bodies trembled involuntarily the moment they saw the meteorite!

Konoha Village.

Black Zetsu manipulated Nagato to re-form the hand seals for the Rinne Rebirth Technique, a smirk playing on his lips as he looked at the Konoha ninja who were horrified by the meteorite.

"Did you see that? That's Madara's power..."

"..."

The Konoha ninja present were all speechless.

however…

Konoha is not without saviors.

"Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands!"

A giant Kannon statue suddenly appeared beneath Hashirama Senju, and thousands of arms behind the statue simultaneously rose up, shattering the meteorite in the sky!

After shattering the meteorite, Hashirama Senju looked at his old friend opposite him: "Madara... this kind of technique will endanger the safety of Konoha..."

"Now is not the time to talk about these things..."

Without hesitation, Madara Uchiha summoned the meteor once more, his eyes already transformed into the Rinnegan: "You've disappointed me somewhat... Hashirama... You've become a puppet manipulated by a brat without any resistance..."

This battle is clearly on a completely different level from the battles fought by ninjas in the ninja world!

Madara Uchiha greatly benefited from the infinite chakra granted to him by the Edo Tensei body, allowing him to fight forever!

The same applies to Hashirama Senju.

In order to protect Konoha from being affected by the meteorite, and also because of Akihara Kagura's order to force him to defeat Uchiha Madara, the True Thousand Hands Buddha statue raised its fist again and shattered the meteorite falling from the sky once more!

"spot!"

"Hashirama!"

Madara Uchiha looked at the towering True Several Thousand Hands opposite him, then controlled his Perfect Susanoo to fly up and rush straight towards the True Several Thousand Hands!

"Now that brat wants to steal my plan and use it to destroy the ninja world, can't you even wake up to reality?!"

"If we join forces..."

"That will allow us to resist that brat's control over us!"

Madara Uchiha stood within the crystal of Susanoo, his brow furrowed, his fists clenched: "Hashirama, once we break free from control and join forces to defeat that brat, we can achieve true peace together!"

this moment…

It was as if their roles had been switched.

In the past, Hashirama Senju constantly called out to Madara Uchiha, hoping that Madara could understand the peace he wanted; now, it has become Madara Uchiha constantly calling out to Hashirama Senju, hoping that his old friend can cheer up and join him in resisting Akihara Kagura's will and moving towards the peace he wants to bring.

"But…"

Hashirama Senju hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Madara, your plan must be quite evil too, right?"

"That brat is extremely eager to destroy ninjas!"

Madara Uchiha looked at Hashirama Senju with a mixture of disappointment and exasperation, almost wanting to give him a good dressing down: "Whatever my plan is, at least the people of the ninja world will survive! Now, can't you even figure out the difference between me and that brat?!"

"..."

Hashirama Senju's expression instantly darkened.

"Cheer up!"

Madara Uchiha cursed again.

"Okay, okay, I'll give it a try..."

As Hashirama Senju hurriedly tried to raise his fingers, attempting to gather power to resist Kagura Akihara's control, he suddenly received a summoning jutsu!

"This is…"

Hashirama Senju looked in surprise in the direction that had summoned them.

"This is…"

Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes at the same time.

Konoha Village.

Konoha Hospital has become lively again.

A group of Konoha ninjas are desperately trying to stop Black Zetsu from controlling Nagato to revive Madara Uchiha. Black Zetsu directly controls Nagato in battle and brazenly summons the Six Paths of Pain!

Tobirama Senju suddenly raised his finger!

Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, who were fighting in the distance, were summoned at the same time. The moment their bodies flew over, the Perfect Susanoo and the Buddha statue of True Thousand Hands vanished!

Akihara Kagura's voice emerged from Senju Tobirama's throat, his tone almost calm and indifferent: "Kill Zetsu and Nagato, steal Nagato's Rinnegan, and reclaim the bark that records the Senju clan's history..."

"..."

A black rod suddenly materialized in Madara Uchiha's palm!

The black rod, which was originally intended to be swung at Nagato, was flipped by his palm and forcefully stuck into his own leg. He was using this method to prevent his body from uncontrollably trying to attack Nagato!

That brat Akihara Kagura…

The control over those resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation gradually strengthens!

That brat…

Is this for real?

All the Konoha ninja present were momentarily at a loss, unsure of what to do.

They didn't know whether they should kill Black Zetsu and Nagato to prevent Black Zetsu from reviving Madara Uchiha; or they should stop the Edo Tensei ninja from attacking Black Zetsu and Nagato to prevent these Edo Tensei ninja from taking Nagato's Rinnegan...

This is a difficult choice.

Because Madara Uchiha and Black Zetsu also have their own schemes; Kagura Akihara also has her own schemes.

"Spiritual communication!"

Black Zetsu controlled Nagato to directly activate the Summoning Jutsu!

A massive Golem suddenly descended, its body not yet fully restored, seemingly having been severely injured in the last attack!

however…

Its fighting power remains intact!

Black rods of Yin-Yang Release flew out from the body of the Gedo Mazo, shooting directly at the Edo Tensei ninjas and preventing them from getting closer!

The reanimated ninjas could only retreat as fast as they could!

Only Madara Uchiha had several black rods stuck in his body, which kept him stationary and unable to move, which suited him perfectly.

Just a few seconds...

If only Black Zetsu could revive him…

While commanding the Gedo Mazo to attack, Black Zetsu once again manipulated Nagato to begin forming the hand seals for Rinne Tensei. At this moment, Black Zetsu had a strange feeling, as if he were fighting against the entire world!

"but…"

"We're almost there..."

Black Zetsu, controlling Nagato, suddenly clasped his hands together, as if praying to the heavens, and let out a suppressed growl!

"The Heretical Path of Reincarnation and Heavenly Life Technique!"

A beam of white light suddenly appeared from Madara Uchiha's body!

next moment!

Madara Uchiha felt the sensation of being controlled within his body dissipate; the commands that constantly bound his mind were disappearing.

"Little brat..."

A strange smile appeared on Madara Uchiha's lips. He didn't care that the black rods on his body would damage him after his resurrection.

While the Impure World Reincarnation technique was still active, Madara Uchiha transmitted a message to the rapidly fading will within his brain.

"It seems that this time... I have won after all."

Madara Uchiha was very confident. He knew just how much power he would gain after his resurrection and the transplantation of his Rinnegan back into his body.

Madara Uchiha's tone gradually turned contemptuous: "My Rinnegan will eventually be returned to its rightful owner. As for what you, brat, want them to steal, I'll gladly accept it..."

"Congratulations."

Akihara Kagura did not become enraged as Uchiha Madara had imagined.

Akihara Kagura's emotions seemed to become calm and undisturbed, as if he didn't care about Uchiha Madara's resurrection at all. His voice also gradually became somewhat ethereal as Uchiha Madara was resurrected, until it completely disappeared from Uchiha Madara's mind.

"but…"

"I'm a little curious about something..."

Kagura Akihara sat by the lake in the Valley of the End, watching the fishing rod trembling violently in the water; clearly, a fish had taken the bait.

Akihara Kagura calmly pulled the lever, asking her final question: "Uchiha Madara, now that you've truly been resurrected, have you completely escaped your fate of being a pawn?"

It's too late, I've been so worried!

(End of this chapter)