Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 416 The Wonderful Uses of Perfect Transformation

The Flying Thunder God Mark is a contractual mark that cannot be erased except through death.

So, if someone perfectly transforms into another person, with their soul, body, and aura completely altered, wouldn't the original person be as good as dead?

In that case, would the Flying Thunder God mark still be there?

"Hmm... How is that possible?"

Below, Minato's eyes widened as he looked at Obito's clone, who had transformed into Madara Uchiha in the air. At that moment, in his chakra perception, not only had Obito's chakra temperature changed, but even the Flying Thunder God mark left on Obito had disappeared.

"spot!!!"

Hashirama felt both surprise and anger—the surprise of seeing his best friend still alive and the anger of seeing his best friend destroy Konoha, just like when he faced Madara, who sought revenge on Konoha.

"Impossible, isn't he dead?"

Tobirama's eyes widened. Whether it was what the Sage of Six Paths said or what he had personally confirmed back then, Madara was definitely dead. How could he still be alive now?

But... the chakra fluctuations emanating from Uchiha Madara in the sky are undoubtedly those of Uchiha Madara.

Having studied Madara extensively and possessing the ability to sense others' chakra, Tobirama was certain he would not be mistaken.

The Uchiha Madara in the sky right now is Uchiha Madara, not someone else's transformation technique.

But...why?

Tobirama, who is known for his intelligence, was also a little confused at this moment and did not understand what was going on.

"Is it ninjutsu... or is he really Madara Uchiha?"

Itachi Uchiha was also known for his intelligence, but at this moment he was somewhat unsure, unsure whether the Madara Uchiha who had appeared now or the Obito Uchiha from before was the real one.

He had been in contact with Obito, who had brought him into Akatsuki under the guise of Madara Uchiha's reputation. He was equally familiar with Obito's chakra and aura.

The Madara who appears now has completely different chakra and aura than Obito; they are practically two different people.

Was it a special transformation ninjutsu, or was Obito really Madara Uchiha?

The eagle racked its brains but couldn't find the key point.

"spot!!"

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was equally surprised; Madara's reputation was far greater than Obito's.

"No, he's not Madara Uchiha, nor is he Obito, he..."

Minato frowned, unable to guess who the Obito clone in the air was, but he was certain that it was neither Obito nor Madara Uchiha.

"Impossible... That's Madara!"

Hashirama shook his head. He knew his good friend Madara too well, so well that he could feel Madara's soul aura. It was definitely Madara.

"What did you discover? The fourth generation."

Tobirama's eyes flashed as he looked at Minato. He also felt it couldn't be Madara Uchiha, but he couldn't find any way to refute it. Since Minato was so certain, he must have discovered something.

Hashirama, Itachi, and the others also looked at Minato.

Minato explained, "Second Hokage, you know that those who have been struck by the Flying Thunder God Seal cannot disappear unless they die."

"That's right!" Upon hearing this, Tobirama's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands together, saying, "No matter what ninjutsu that Uchiha brat named Obito used to transform into Uchiha Madara that even we can't tell the difference, the Flying Thunder God mark is on him, so he can only be Obito, not Uchiha Madara, because Madara doesn't have the Fourth Hokage's Flying Thunder God mark on him."

"I see!" Once Tobirama explained, everyone understood the connection, and the inexplicable joy in Hashirama's eyes dimmed.

"No, he's not Obito either," Minato said, shaking his head.

Upon hearing this, the Second Hokage, Tobirama, frowned and asked in confusion, "If it's not Obito, how come your Flying Thunder God seal is on him?"

Minato, his eyes fixed on the Obito clone he was controlling, shook his head and said, "It's not there now?"

Tobirama's expression changed slightly, and he quickly asked, "What do you mean?"

Minato said solemnly, "After he became Uchiha Madara, the Flying Thunder God mark I left on Obito disappeared."

"Are you sure?" Tobirama's expression changed, and the others were also shocked. They had never heard of the Flying Thunder God Mark disappearing on its own.

"I'm sure," Minato said.

"This... how is this possible?" Tobirama stared in disbelief at Obito's clone in the sky. "This guy... how is this possible?"

As the one who developed the Flying Thunder God Technique, Tobirama was well aware of the principle behind the Flying Thunder God Mark, which was based on the power of the contract that led to the formation of a summoning beast.

It targets the soul contract.

Spirit... Could it be?!

Tobirama's pupils suddenly contracted as he realized a possibility.

"You noticed it too, Second Generation Lord."

Minato glanced at the Second Hokage, Tobirama, then looked at Obito's clone in the air and said solemnly, "This guy, whose identity I don't know, should possess a transformation technique that can change the soul and body, just like the Shadow Clone Technique that you developed, Second Hokage. Once he becomes a person, even his soul is exactly the same."

"It was because he became Obito's soul that my Flying Thunder God Mark landed on him."

"And when this guy transformed into Uchiha Madara, his soul changed, and the Flying Thunder God mark I left on Obito disappeared from his body."

After hearing Minato's explanation, Hashirama Itachi, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the other two were all stunned.

This transformation technique... is terrifying!

If even the soul can be completely altered, wouldn't that mean if the other party were to transform into their appearance, they could also possess their chakra and abilities?

After all, the soul and the body are the source of a person's chakra.

Just like the body, the soul naturally controls the same amount of chakra.

If they control the same amount of chakra, then wouldn't that mean they also control the same ninjutsu and bloodline limits?

"I think that's why the other party was able to use Madara's Rinnegan and Obito's Kamui Sharingan at the same time."

When Tobirama voiced what Hashirama and the others had been thinking, they were all taken aback.

Obito's clone did indeed use Madara's Rinnegan and Obito's Kamui Sharingan abilities simultaneously just now.

It is impossible for an ordinary person to possess the pupil abilities of two different eyes at the same time.

If Obito can possess multiple clones simultaneously, then it can only be as they suspected.

The opponent has the ability to transform into any character and possess all of that character's abilities!

terrible!

terrible!

The same thought simultaneously arose in the minds of the five Minato members.

"Who exactly are you?"

Hashirama's angry and heavy voice echoed between heaven and earth.

Faced with this familiar question, Li Yao's Obito clone remained calm, his eyes devoid of any emotion, like a god. Looking down at Minato and the others, he said indifferently, "I'll give you one more chance to choose. Don't interfere with my capture of the Tailed Beasts. I'm only interested in the Ten-Tails' power. I'll return it to you intact after two days of research and won't do anything to this ninja world. Otherwise..."

"You will understand how severe the consequences of angering me are."

Li Yao's Obito clone's voice was cold, his eyes were cold, and the terrifying killing intent emanating from his body was even colder.

Li Yao had had enough of these repeated accidents. If the Sage of Six Paths had the ability, he should personally intervene; otherwise, the world would surely meet a terrible end.

As soon as Li Yao finished speaking about Obito's clone, Minato and the other four instinctively shuddered.

They all sensed the terrifying killing intent in Li Yao's Obito clone's words. It was no mere talk; if they disagreed, this guy would truly do something terrifying.

Minato and the others fell silent for a moment.

(End of this chapter)