Chapter 766 The masked man is not Uchiha Madara!

“Amaterasu!”

Uchiha Itachi activated Amaterasu again.

This time, it wasn’t directed at Shisui, but at the Split Dog that Edo Nagato had summoned.

The inextinguishable black flames that could burn anything to ash were perfect against the Split Dog, instantly incinerating it.

“Itachi, have you broken free of the control?”

Edo Nagato was surprised to see Uchiha Itachi no longer attacking Shisui and the others.

Even he couldn’t break free from the control of Edo Tensei.

“Mm, Amaterasu!”

Uchiha Itachi merely nodded without explaining, then turned and unleashed another Amaterasu on Edo Nagato and the giant monstrous bird.

Under the terrifying power of Amaterasu, the giant monstrous bird let out a mournful cry, and immediately afterward, Edo Nagato, also ignited by the black flames, fell to the ground.

“Using Mangekyo Eye Technique like Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, that’s truly satisfying.”

Obito showed an envious expression.

If he could use Kamui so casually, he’d use Kamui even to throw out trash, and if it rained, he wouldn’t need an umbrella; he’d use Susanoo to block the rain.

“I didn’t expect him to have Kotoamatsukami too.”

Kabuto’s expression was a bit grim; Uchiha Itachi was one of his trump cards, and now he had been snatched away by the opponent.

“However, with Nagato, there’s still a chance. If we win, the gains will be huge.”

Kabuto didn’t panic and prepared to focus his energy on personally controlling Edo Nagato, thereby maximizing Edo Nagato’s strength.

He possessed Hashirama cells, and if he could acquire Shisui’s Kotoamatsukami, it would be like gaining another trump card.

Just as Nagato was about to seize the opportunity to seal Edo Nagato, Edo Nagato activated Shinra Tensei, repelling Amaterasu and Nagato.

“Summoning Technique!”

Edo Nagato activated the Summoning Technique again. White smoke flashed, but nothing appeared on the field.

“Is it a chameleon?”

“Shinra Tensei!”

Nagato instantly unleashed a powerful repulsive force, sending the invisible chameleon flying.

The crippled Edo Nagato was already difficult to deal with; if he gained mobility through his Nin-Beast, his threat would greatly increase.

Uchiha Itachi and Shisui then followed up with Ninjutsu, destroying the chameleon.

Edo Nagato could absorb Ninjutsu, but his Nin-Beasts could still be destroyed with Ninjutsu.

“Chibaku Tensei!”

Nagato thought for a moment, clasped his hands together, and a massive amount of Chakra gathered in his palms.

He originally didn’t want to use Chibaku Tensei because it consumed a lot of Chakra.

But continually prolonging the fight with Edo Nagato might end up consuming even more Chakra, so it was better to resolve it sooner.

As Nagato threw the completed small black orb into the sky, a terrifying gravitational force erupted, and Edo Nagato uncontrollably floated upwards.

“Asura Path!”

“Chibaku Tensei!”

Edo Nagato first used the Asura Path’s ability to grow two mechanical arms, which he inserted into the ground to stabilize his body, and then also expended a large amount of Chakra to release a small black orb.

“Everyone, quickly use long-range Ninjutsu! Destroying the black core will break this Ninjutsu!”

Seeing Edo Nagato also use Chibaku Tensei, Naruto quickly shouted a reminder.

Chibaku Tensei’s pull was terrifying; if not for Muzuki’s Chakra’s reminder last time, he might have been sealed by Chibaku Tensei.

“Tailed Beast Ball!”

“Yasaka Magatama!”

“Wind Release: Rasengan Shuriken!”

“Fire Release: Flame Emperor!”

Obito and the others, who were observing, all gathered powerful Ninjutsu.

Amidst a blinding white explosion, the Chibaku Tensei created by Edo Nagato shattered.

Besides attacking the Chibaku Tensei black orb, some also attacked the ground where Edo Nagato stood, preventing him from resisting Chibaku Tensei’s pull, and he was ultimately sucked onto the giant stone orb, unable to move.

Uchiha Itachi seized the opportunity, controlling Susanoo to thrust out the Totsuka Blade, which possessed Sealing Technique.

Bang!

The flaming longsword pierced through Edo Nagato’s body, deeply embedding itself into the giant stone orb of Chibaku Tensei.

The moment the Totsuka Blade pierced him, Kabuto’s connection with Nagato was instantly severed.

“Indeed, his strength greatly decreased after losing mobility, not as good as the Nagato from the parallel world.”

Kabuto couldn’t help but punch the ground. Edo Nagato was the strongest Edo Ninja besides Uchiha Madara; losing Edo Nagato, even he felt a deep pang of regret.

Most critically, he had no remaining reserves to dispatch Edo Ninja to capture the Nine-Tailed and Eight-Tails, and thus hold the Masked Man, the fake Uchiha Madara, hostage.

“I can only rely on the true Uchiha Madara now.”

Kabuto took a deep breath, regaining his composure.

He still had his final trump card.

If things went as he envisioned, he still had the potential to be the ultimate winner of the war.

“I’m truly sorry for causing you trouble.”

Edo Nagato, who had regained consciousness, looked at the messy battlefield and said with an apologetic expression.

“Let’s not talk about that for now. After all, you were controlled by Kabuto. You’re about to be sealed by my Totsuka Blade, so if you have anything else you want to say, say it quickly.”

Uchiha Itachi shook his head slightly.

He believed Edo Nagato must have many questions now.

Edo Nagato looked at Nagato and asked curiously:

“Can you tell me who you are?”

“My name is Nagato. You can think of me as another possible version of you.

It sounds a bit complicated, but there’s no way around it; this matter can’t be explained in a few words, so a more efficient method is needed.”

As Nagato spoke, he flashed in front of Edo Nagato, placed his palm on his head, and transmitted his Chakra to Edo Nagato.

Edo Nagato instantly understood what Nagato wanted to do and connected his Chakra with Nagato.

Chakra is a very mysterious energy. Besides being able to transform into various natures, when people’s Chakra is closely connected, they can communicate deeply, even seeing each other’s memories and feeling each other’s emotions.

Because this operation unconsciously infringes on personal privacy, generally no one would do this, as it’s equivalent to completely exposing oneself to others.

However, since the subject was his already deceased and soon-to-disappear “self,” Nagato didn’t mind.

The moment they connected, Edo Nagato saw many things.

He saw Nagato’s birth, saw parents no different from those in his own memory, and also saw Nagato awakening the Rinnegan in despair after his parents were killed.

If it weren’t for the tightly connected Chakra making Edo Nagato realize he was seeing Nagato’s memories, he might have thought he was seeing his own memories.

Soon, Edo Nagato saw the differences from himself.

A man named Sōsuke appeared. After inspecting Yahiko’s abilities, he left, and when he reappeared, he was a famous “Ninja Master” in the Land of Rain.

Due to the abilities Sōsuke displayed, Yahiko led the entire Akatsuki Organization to join the Shinobi Sect founded by Sōsuke, working together for peace in the Land of Rain and even the Ninja World.

In the parallel world, they were also ambushed by Hanzo, but the outcome was completely different. Under Sōsuke’s protection, everyone retreated safely, with no casualties.

Yahiko didn’t die, and everyone in the Akatsuki Organization didn’t die. Only the despicable Amegakure Ninja died.

What a beautiful world.

Edo Nagato’s lips unconsciously curved into a smile.

But just when he thought this was already beautiful enough, the subsequent memories opened his eyes even further.

The fallen Hanzo regained his self, and for the peace of the Land of Rain, he died honorably.

Nagato, Yahiko, and others made great strides in the Shinobi Sect, restoring peace to the Land of Rain and comprehensively improving its public safety.

Kyusuke and other Akatsuki Organization elders familiar to Nagato also improved, each contributing to peace.

Everyone was not only alive but also walking on the path of their dreams, on the right path.

At this point, Edo Nagato was already overflowing with satisfaction.

He hadn’t expected that this wasn’t the end; the beauty of Nagato’s world surpassed his imagination.

After the Shinobi World War, Muzuki used new technologies and Konoha’s strength to compel other Ninja Villages into various collaborations, developing productivity while laying the foundation for an alliance.

Ultimately, at the grand Martial Arts Tournament, he powerfully thwarted the conspiracies of the Four Great Shinobi Villages, established the Ninja World Alliance, integrated the Ninja forces of the Ninja World, and protected Ninja World peace.

Yahiko’s dream of peace, his dream of peace, the dreams of their entire Akatsuki Organization had all come true.

“Thank you.”

Edo Nagato thanked Nagato with a smile.

He was very grateful to Nagato for letting him see such a beautiful peaceful world before he departed, and for letting him know such a great Ninja as Muzuki.

Edo Nagato believed that if he told Yahiko and the others about these things, they would surely be very happy too.

It proved that world peace could be achieved; it just lacked a qualified leader.

When a “Muzuki” appeared in their world, then true peace would arrive.

“It was just a small favor.”

Nagato shook his head with a melancholic expression, looking at Edo Nagato with a hint of pity.

Compared to him, Edo Nagato’s fate was truly tragic.

He had finally found a warm home in the Akatsuki Organization, only for it to be destroyed by Hanzo and his ilk, ultimately leading him astray.

“Naruto, keep it up! Become the ‘Muzuki’ of our world.”

Edo Nagato looked at Naruto and encouraged him.

Naruto’s inner strength was greater than his; he hoped Naruto could go even further.

“You mean as excellent as Muzuki Leader? Although it’s difficult, I’ll try my best!”

Naruto scratched his head and replied.

Edo Nagato smiled and looked at Nagato, speaking his final words:

“If possible, please convey my thanks to Leader Mu Yue.”

Muzuki saved his life, saved everyone in the Akatsuki Organization, though it was another world…

Having said that, Edo Nagato, with a look of contentment, dissipated from everyone’s sight, absorbed into the gourd of Uchiha Itachi’s Susanoo.

“He was truly troublesome; even with so many of us, the fight was so arduous.”

Obito sighed.

Edo Tensei’s immortality and infinite Chakra were truly disgusting, and with Edo Nagato’s ability to absorb Ninjutsu, it was even more so.

“By the way, Shisui, what did you do? How did you get Uchiha Itachi to break free of the control?”

Obito asked curiously.

He felt that such a method would be more suitable for Edo Nagato.

Then with Nagato plus Edo Nagato, that would be two pairs of Rinnegan.

Perhaps they wouldn’t even need Muzuki to act; the two Nagatos, plus them and the strong members of the Allied Shinobi Forces, could defeat Uchiha Madara.

“The eye I transplanted can use a Genjutsu called Kotoamatsukami, which can unknowingly modify the consciousness of the target’s brain. I used Kotoamatsukami to overwrite the Edo Tensei’s control.

Nagato has the Rinnegan, and I was worried Kotoamatsukami might not work on him, so I used it on Itachi instead.”

Shisui explained.

“That powerful!”

Obito’s eyes widened. He hadn’t expected Shisui to quietly acquire such a terrifying Genjutsu; modifying brain consciousness was too frightening.

“It’s alright. This technique’s cooldown is even longer than Divine Imperial Throne; it can only be used once every ten-plus years.”

Shisui shook his head.

Obito instantly felt that Kotoamatsukami was inferior to Kamui. Using it once every ten-plus years meant only a few times in a lifetime.

“I’ve located Kabuto’s position. I just need to use Genjutsu to control him and release Edo Tensei, and all Edo Ninja will dissipate.”

Uchiha Itachi said after repeatedly confirming there were no issues.

Kabuto also needed Chakra to establish a connection to control the Edo Ninja. Through this connection, he inversely located Kabuto’s position.

“Kabuto’s location, huh? So, we split into two groups?”

Naruto thought for a moment and said.

According to intelligence from headquarters, Uchiha Madara was leading the Jinchuriki to the battlefield.

If all of them went to Kabuto, the main battlefield might be understaffed.

“No need. Shisui, Naruto, you continue to the battlefield. I’m enough for Kabuto.”

Uchiha Itachi stated his plan.

“I am now an immortal Edo body. Even if Kabuto is the caster, he can’t do anything to me now that I’ve broken free of his control.”

Naruto subconsciously looked at Kakashi.

In his impression, Kakashi-sensei was also very reliable.

“Obito, place a Flying Thunder God Technique on Uchiha Itachi.”

Kakashi thought for a moment and said to Obito.

Uchiha Itachi was indeed right; his Edo body and powerful Genjutsu ability made him the best candidate to deal with Kabuto.

But putting all their eggs in one basket was truly not a wise move.

This was where Obito’s Flying Thunder God Technique came into play.

If Edo Tensei wasn’t released within a short time, either Uchiha Itachi had failed, or he was in a stalemate with Kabuto.

At that point, they could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to quickly get there and deal with Yakushi Kabuto.

After confirming the division of labor, Uchiha Itachi asked Naruto about Sasuke.

Learning that Sasuke had joined the Akatsuki Organization under Uchiha Madara’s influence, intending to destroy Konoha, Uchiha Itachi was speechless for a moment.

Time was pressing, so Uchiha Itachi didn’t waste any, simply said a few words, and set off to find Kabuto.

Meanwhile, Kakashi and the others continued their advance towards the battlefield.

“When facing Uchiha Madara, everyone must be careful. There’s no Muzuki Leader in this world, so Uchiha Madara has prepared many things in the shadows.”

Along the way, Nagato seriously reminded them.

After seeing Edo Nagato’s memories, he realized that Edo Nagato’s tragedy might not have been accidental.

Uchiha Madara invited “Nagato” and was rejected, and then immediately afterward, the Akatsuki Organization was left with only “Nagato” and Konan.

Then Uchiha Madara appeared at just the right moment, inviting “Nagato” to cooperate again.

Nagato truly didn’t believe Uchiha Madara hadn’t done anything in between.

“This Uchiha Madara is truly evil!”

Obito was shocked, feeling that all the evil deeds in this parallel world were done by Uchiha Madara.

Naruto, Sasuke, Edo Nagato, and a whole series of people had suffered persecution from Uchiha Madara.

And now Uchiha Madara was even instigating the Shinobi World War to collect Tailed Beasts, aiming to rule the Ninja World.

This was no longer an ordinary villain; he was an utterly rotten, ultimate super-villain who needed multiple heavy blows.

“Uchiha Madara has appeared on the battlefield in Edo Tensei form and is currently fighting the Fourth Division.”

Just as everyone was rushing at full speed, Nara Shikaku’s voice echoed in their minds.

This intelligence was too shocking. Everyone stopped in their tracks, looking at each other.

As everyone knew, only the dead could be brought back by Edo Tensei.

Since Uchiha Madara had been Edo Tensei’d, it meant Uchiha Madara was dead.

But the intelligence they had received not long ago was that Uchiha Madara was leading the Jinchuriki to the battlefield.

“Could it be that Muzuki Leader just happened to be nearby and conveniently killed Uchiha Madara?”

Obito guessed.

Besides Muzuki, he couldn’t think of anyone who could kill Uchiha Madara, who was accompanied by six Edo Jinchuriki, in such a short time.

Before they could think too much, Nara Shikaku announced the true reason.

“The Masked Man is not the true Uchiha Madara!”