Chapter 130.2: Madara: Was I Betrayed by Black Zetsu?

[Fourth Raikage: No wonder the earlier question said Itachi loved Sasuke the most. That's real love, wiping out the entire clan for his brother. Honestly, it might've been better to just run away with Sasuke or even find a way to kill Danzo!]

[Third Tsuchikage: Killing Danzo wouldn't have solved anything. The root problem was still the Uchiha clan's rebellion. Clearly, Itachi didn't agree with the rebellion and stood on Konoha's side, not with the Uchiha. With Danzo's threat, Itachi probably had no choice but to make that decision.]

[Shisui Uchiha: I can understand Itachi!]

[Third Hokage: Itachi was indeed in a difficult position back then. In his heart, he still hoped for peace and stability for Konoha.]

Meanwhile, many people from the Uchiha clan were furiously cursing Itachi. To them, no matter what the reason, Itachi should have stood with the Uchiha clan, not sided with Hiruzen and the others.

"Sasuke, hurry and answer!"

Suigetsu Hozuki urged.

"I know."

Sasuke Uchiha nodded slightly.

Although he didn't want to choose C, he had to for the reward.

[Sasuke Uchiha: I choose C!]

The result came quickly.

[Congratulations to Sasuke Uchiha for answering correctly!]

Even the Golden List indicated the answer was correct. It was clear that Itachi had wiped out the clan to protect Sasuke.

Given the circumstances back then, the Uchiha clan was weak and still plotted rebellion, practically inviting disaster.

[Mei Terumi: So the answer was correct after all. I think the Uchiha clan was too foolish. If even one person like Itachi could wipe them out, how did they expect to succeed in a rebellion?]

[Fourth Raikage: Indeed, even though the Third Hokage wasn't very strong, Konoha at the time was at its weakest, but the Uchiha clan still didn't have the power to succeed. They completely overestimated their own strength!]

Even though he answered the first question correctly, Sasuke's emotions were far from good; he felt deeply conflicted.

At that moment, the second question appeared.

The livestream showed another image. It was showing a scene from the future.

Many recognized it immediately.

[Kakashi: Isn't this the scene where Might Guy uses the Eight Gates?]

[Might Guy: It looks like it, though last time the other people's faces were obscured. This time, everything is clear with no censorship! Also, there was no sound before, but now there is!]

[Third Tsuchikage: Who's that guy with the Rinnegan? Even seeing his face, I can't recognize him!]

[Tsunade: He looks similar to Six Paths Obito, but it's not him.]

[Hashirama Senju: That's Madara. He must've been revived by Reanimation in the future. Looks like he indeed came back!]

[Jiraiya: The First Hokage is right. That person must be Uchiha Madara!]

[Madara Uchiha: Correct, that's me. See? I get resurrected in the future!]

[Hashirama Senju: Madara, were you kicked to death by Guy?]

[Madara Uchiha: Might Guy? There's no way he could kill me! I definitely didn't die from that kick!]

Soon enough, the scene showed Madara and Guy engaging in battle. The situation was similar to before, but this time, Guy's strength had increased significantly.

"The future has shifted slightly. It's factoring in Might Guy's current strength. In this version of events, even after opening the Gate of Death, Guy doesn't seem too strained, and the fight lasts longer. Madara's strength has also improved."

Ye Tian murmured.

Despite the power-up, the outcome remained unchanged.

Soon, with the help of the Fourth Hokage and Kakashi, Might Guy unleashed his final attack, Night Guy, burning his life force to kick Six Paths Madara away.

However, after delivering that kick, Guy's body cracked all over. Although he drank the life-saving water and survived, he no longer had the strength to continue fighting and needed time to recover.

"Hahaha, I almost died!!!"

Madara Uchiha stood up, his wounds healing rapidly.

[Hashirama Senju: An immortal body!]

[Kakashi: If you can't kill him in one hit, he regenerates quickly. Future Madara in his Six Paths form is truly powerful!]

[Madara Uchiha: Hahaha, I told you Might Guy couldn't kill me! In the Six Paths realm, I'm among the strongest!]

[Tsunade: Strange, this doesn't seem like much of a crisis. It didn't pose any real threat to Madara.]

[Third Tsuchikage: The scene hasn't finished yet. This is just the beginning!]

Then, in the image, Madara said, "In terms of taijutsu, no one I've fought can surpass you. I, Madara, acknowledge you as the strongest!!"

[Hashirama Senju: Wow, Madara, that's a bold statement! "I, Madara, acknowledge you as the strongest." That's intense! But you've said something similar to me before.]

[Madara Uchiha: You even copied me back then.]

[Might Guy: Even though the future me used the Elixir of Life, it's clear I still can't defeat Uchiha Madara. I can't kill him! This guy is incredibly strong after being resurrected. Even though I've reached the Six Paths level and opened the Eight Gates, my power is terrifying, but still not enough!]

[Senju Hashirama: That's because Madara hasn't regained his Rinnegan yet. If he gets it back, becomes the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki, and gets the rewards from this event, you'd definitely not be able to defeat him.]

[Might Guy: The First Hokage is right. It seems I still need to continue improving if I want to change the future!]

At that moment, Uchiha Madara activated his Truth-Seeking Balls and instantly charged toward Might Guy.

"Might Guy, let me end your life now!"

Madara said excitedly. He couldn't allow someone like Guy to live.

The Truth-Seeking Balls moved swiftly, and the weakened Might Guy couldn't dodge in time.

But at the critical moment, a golden figure appeared and kicked the Truth-Seeking Balls away.

[Sakura Haruno: Naruto's here!]

[Kurama: Naruto's showing off! He just kicked the Truth-Seeking Balls away!]

[Nagato: Kicked away the Truth-Seeking Balls? Isn't it impossible to touch those?]

[Kakashi: If you're strong enough, you can touch them. Naruto's already at the Six Paths level, so he can definitely handle the Truth-Seeking Balls.]

[Fourth Hokage: Hahaha, my son just kicked those away like it's nothing. How awesome!]

Then, another figure appeared on the screen—Uchiha Sasuke!

[Sakura Haruno: Sasuke and Naruto are teaming up to fight Madara. In the future, they also team up against Kaguya Ōtsutsuki. Could this be the prelude to that battle?]

[Kakashi: It seems Madara loses, otherwise, we wouldn't see them fighting Kaguya in the future.]

The audience continued to watch the intense battle on the screen.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The battle between Uchiha Madara, Naruto, and Sasuke was like a clash of gods and demons. The ground shattered, and the terrifying shockwaves destroyed everything within a ten-mile radius.

Under the combined assault of Naruto and Sasuke, Madara was completely outmatched, being thoroughly overwhelmed.

The scene then shifted, and it seemed some time had passed.

The footage was fragmented, not a complete broadcast, but the audience could still piece together the main events.

Suddenly, Uchiha Madara absorbed the Divine Tree, becoming even more powerful. He floated in the sky, feeling invincible, basking in his newfound strength.

At that moment, Black Zetsu appeared behind Madara.

From their interactions, it was clear that Madara trusted Black Zetsu completely, leaving himself totally unguarded.

Suddenly, a black arm pierced through Madara's chest.

On the screen, Madara looked shocked, staring at Black Zetsu in disbelief.

Soon after, immense chakra began flooding into Madara's body, and his form started to change. He gradually transformed into a woman with long white hair and three eyes.

Everyone instantly recognized this woman.

Two Byakugan and one Rinne Sharingan. There was no doubt—it was Kaguya Ōtsutsuki!

[Senju Hashirama: Damn, Madara, you're actually Kaguya Ōtsutsuki?!]

[Uchiha Madara: You idiot, Hashirama! I'm not Kaguya. She's using my body to break free from her seal and resurrect herself! Also, Black Zetsu, damn you! You betrayed me?!]

[Senju Tobirama: Madara, Black Zetsu literally ripped your heart out. Is he really that strong?]

[Uchiha Madara: Strong my ass! I wasn't defending against him at all. He's a creation of my will. Why would he betray me? Black Zetsu, give me an explanation! Otherwise, when I revive, I'll kill you myself!]

[Black Zetsu: There's no need to hide it anymore. I'm the will of my mother, not yours. You're not worthy of being my father, Uchiha Madara!]

[Uchiha Madara: Black Zetsu! I'm going to kill you!!!!]

At this moment, Uchiha Madara was completely devastated. The person he trusted most, Black Zetsu, had been a traitor all along. How could he hope to be resurrected now?

Obito had turned against him and joined Konoha, and now Black Zetsu, Kaguya's agent, had used him as a vessel to bring her back, breaking her seal.

Everyone around him had betrayed him!