The others finally understood after hearing Lin Xuan's explanation, though they didn't dwell on it too much.
In truth, when the God Tree had first been planted on the island, they had all gone to take a closer look. Even then, they had sensed that something about it was fundamentally different. They just hadn't expected that this God Tree could actually allow an Impure World Reincarnation vessel to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
Uchiha Itachi: "Guild Master, if the God Tree possesses the trait of turning death into life, does that mean Madara will be fully resurrected now that he's absorbed it and become the Jinchuriki?"
Lin Xuan thought for a moment before replying, "You could say he's temporarily resurrected through the power of the God Tree. However, if the tree is ever extracted or separated from him, he'll likely drop dead again."
Konan: "Coming back to life only to die again later... Hahaha, Madara really is the king of tragic timing!"
Senju Hashirama: "Poor Madara!"
Uchiha Obito: "Poor Madara!"
Uchiha Madara: "..."
Madara, who was still in the middle of merging with the God Tree, saw the messages popping up in the group chat. His face darkened. He couldn't help but curse inwardly: What do you mean "drop dead again"? And what's with this "Poor Madara" nonsense?!
And Hashirama, you bastards have some nerve! You're literally fused with me right now, and you still have the leisure to chat in the group?!
You bunch of idiots... just wait. Once I'm done, I'll show you what it means to truly dance!
Finally, the God Tree was completely integrated into Madara's body.
At that moment, his strength and aura underwent a rapid metamorphosis. The most striking change was his physical form; the cracked, papery skin of the Impure World Reincarnation dissolved, replaced by the vibrant, pulsing warmth of a living body.
Uchiha Madara had been temporarily resurrected as the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki. An unimaginably vast and tyrannical pressure erupted from his form, sweeping across the battlefield.
The sight left many in shock.
The powerhouses of the Ninja Guild were amazed to see Madara truly restored to life. Meanwhile, those like Whitebeard watched with pure wonder. This was the first time they had ever seen someone merge an entire tree into their own body. They didn't understand the mechanics, but they could feel the terrifying power radiating from him.
Luffy, in typical fashion, began shouting in confusion, "How did that old guy fit such a huge tree inside him? Why didn't he pop like a balloon?!"
While the onlookers struggled to wrap their heads around the "how," one thing was certain: the current Uchiha Madara was leagues beyond his previous self.
Standing on the sea's surface, Lin Xuan studied Madara with interest. "Impressive. That power... I suppose we can call this 'Super Six Paths Sage Mode' now."
With the fusion of the other Hokage and now the God Tree, Madara's strength had reached an inconceivable level. Even Lin Xuan was slightly surprised; his theory about an Impure World vessel absorbing the God Tree had been just that—a theory. Seeing it succeed was another matter entirely.
"Interesting. I feel significantly more powerful than before!" Madara clenched his fist, feeling the rich vitality coursing through his veins. A smirk played on his lips.
He shifted his gaze toward Lin Xuan, a dangerous glint flickering in his eyes.
Now that he was resurrected—even if only temporarily—did that mean he was free from Lin Xuan's control? With his current power, could he actually defeat the Guild Master?
For a fleeting second, the thought took root in Madara's mind.
However, when he met Lin Xuan's eyes, he found the young man smiling back at him with perfect composure. Their gazes locked in mid-air.
Ultimately, Madara narrowed his eyes and snorted. He chose not to make a move against Lin Xuan—not yet.
I'll deal with this Demon Mother Tree first. Then, I'll settle the score with that guy!
Madara turned his attention toward the Demon Mother Tree. The massive entity's leaves and branches began to shudder violently. It sensed an overwhelming threat from Madara, combined with a strangely familiar aura that filled it with profound unease.
The Mother Tree was bewildered.
During the eight hundred years it had manipulated the World Government to rule the world, it had systematically eliminated every possible threat to ensure its absolute safety.
So why were there still so many variables left in this world?
Events had spiraled far beyond its calculations. Not only were its long-standing plans in ruins, but for the first time in centuries, it felt the cold sting of mortality.
"Time to end this. I have other business to attend to," Madara said coldly.
The moment the words left his lips, his silhouette vanished.
The Demon Mother Tree fell into a panic. It realized it could no longer track Madara's movements; it was as if he had erased his very presence from reality.
Suddenly, Madara materialized high above the Mother Tree, the black Six Paths Staff held firmly in his hand.
A terrifying explosion of Yin-Yang power erupted, carrying the force of a localized spatial storm. The strike slammed into the Demon Mother Tree, driving the gargantuan entity straight out of the sky and crashing into the ocean.
"Sage Art: Yin Release Thunder Dispatch!"
Purple lightning snaked out from the Six Paths Staff, coalescing into a thunderous dragon that dived into the sea, relentlessly striking the Mother Tree's core.
Boom!
The battle reignited, but the dynamic had shifted completely. The Demon Mother Tree could no longer keep up with Madara's speed, and its once-impenetrable defenses were being shattered like glass under his assault.
Even more horrifying for the tree was that while it continued to pump massive amounts of life energy into its wounds, the rate of its regeneration had slowed to a crawl. Madara wasn't just damaging it; he was suppressing its very essence.
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