Chapter 416: The Perfect Transformation's Use
The Flying Thunder God seal is a contract mark, which cannot be erased unless the person is dead.
So, if one completely transforms into someone else, with both their soul and physical presence changed, wouldn't the original person be considered dead?
In that case, would the Flying Thunder God seal still remain?
"Hmm... how is that possible?"
Down below, Minato's eyes widened as he looked at the transformed Obito clone in the sky, now in the form of Uchiha Madara. In his chakra perception, not only had Obito's chakra temperature changed to that of another person, but even the Flying Thunder God seal on Obito had disappeared.
"Madara!!!"
Hashirama was both surprised and furious—he felt the joy of seeing his old friend alive, and the anger of knowing his friend had destroyed Konoha, just like when he faced Madara wanting revenge against Konoha years ago.
"Impossible, wasn't he dead?"
Tobirama's eyes widened in disbelief. Whether it was the Sage of the Six Paths' words or his own confirmation years ago, Madara was definitely dead, how could he be alive now?
But… the Madara in the sky, the chakra fluctuations on him were unmistakably Madara's.
Having studied Madara's chakra deeply and possessing the ability to discern others' chakra, Tobirama was sure he wasn't mistaken.
The Madara in the sky was indeed Madara, not some transformation technique.
But... why?
The usually sharp Tobirama couldn't comprehend this. He didn't know what was going on.
"Is it ninjutsu… or is he really Uchiha Madara?"
Itachi, also known for his intellect, was similarly unsure. He didn't know if the Madara that appeared was truly Madara or if it was still Obito who had transformed into Madara.
He had been in contact with Obito before, and it was through Obito pretending to be Madara that he joined the Akatsuki. He knew Obito's chakra and presence well.
But this Madara's chakra and presence were completely different from Obito's. It was as if two different people were involved.
Was this some special transformation jutsu, or was the original Obito actually Uchiha Madara?
Itachi couldn't find the key to this riddle either.
"Madara!!!"
The Third Hokage, Sarutobi, was also shocked. Madara's reputation was far greater than Obito's.
"No, he's not Uchiha Madara, nor is he Obito, he is…"
Minato frowned, not knowing who the Obito clone in the sky truly was, but he was certain that it was neither Obito nor Madara.
"Impossible… so that is Madara!"
Hashirama shook his head. He knew Madara too well. He was so familiar with him that he could feel the soul's presence on Madara. It was definitely Madara.
"What did you find, Fourth Hokage?"
Tobirama's eyes flickered as he looked at Minato. He also felt it was impossible for it to be Madara, but he couldn't find a counter-argument. Since Minato was so certain, he must have discovered something.
Hashirama and Itachi also looked toward Minato.
Minato explained, "Lord Second, those who have been marked with the Flying Thunder God mark, as you know, cannot erase it unless they die."
"Ah!"
Tobirama's eyes lit up at Minato's words. He clasped his hands together and said, "No matter what jutsu Obito used to transform into Madara, the Flying Thunder God seal was on him. That means he can only be Obito. It's impossible for him to be Madara because Madara never had the Fourth Hokage's Flying Thunder God mark."
"Of course!"
As Tobirama explained, everyone understood the situation. Hashirama's previously faintly joyful expression faded.
"No, he's not Obito either," Minato shook his head.
Tobirama furrowed his brows. "Not Obito, but how could the Flying Thunder God mark be on him?"
Minato, staring at Obito's clone, shook his head. "It's no longer on him?"
Tobirama's face shifted slightly, and he quickly asked, "What do you mean?"
Minato's expression grew serious. "After he transformed into Uchiha Madara, the Flying Thunder God mark I left on Obito disappeared."
"Are you sure?" Tobirama's face turned pale, and the others were equally shocked. They had never heard of the Flying Thunder God mark being able to disappear on its own.
"I'm sure," Minato confirmed.
"This… how is this possible?" Tobirama stared up at Obito's clone in disbelief. "How could this guy…?"
As the developer of the Flying Thunder God technique, Tobirama understood the principle behind the Flying Thunder God mark. It was based on a contract with a summoning beast—a contract power tied to the soul.
Soul… could it be!!!
Tobirama's pupils suddenly contracted, and he thought of a possibility.
"You noticed too, Lord Second?"
Minato glanced at Tobirama, his gaze once again locked on Obito's clone in the sky. With a serious expression, he said, "This person, whoever he is, must have a transformation technique that can change both the soul and the body, just like the Shadow Clone technique you developed. Once transformed into someone else, even the soul becomes identical."
"Because he transformed into Obito's soul, the Flying Thunder God mark was placed on him."
"But after he transformed into Uchiha Madara, his soul changed, and the Flying Thunder God mark I left on Obito vanished."
After hearing Minato's explanation, Hashirama, Itachi, and Sarutobi were all stunned.
This transformation technique… it was too terrifying!
It could change even the soul completely. If the person transformed into their form, they could even possess their chakra and abilities.
After all, both the soul and the body are the sources of chakra for a person.
If the soul and body are identical, then the chakra controlled would also be the same.
And if the chakra is the same, so too would the techniques and bloodline limits.
"I think this is why he's able to simultaneously use Madara's Rinnegan and Obito's Kamui Sharingan,"
Tobirama voiced the thoughts that had crossed Hashirama, Itachi, and the others' minds. The group was now horrified.
Indeed, the Obito clone had used both Madara's Rinnegan and Obito's Kamui Sharingan abilities at the same time earlier.
It was impossible for someone to possess the abilities of two different eyes.
Since the Obito clone could do this, it could only mean that the theory was true.
This person had the ability to possess all the abilities of whoever he transformed into!
Terrifying!
Absolutely terrifying!
This thought echoed in the minds of Minato and the others.
"Who are you really?"
Hashirama's voice, filled with anger and heaviness, resonated throughout the area.
Facing this familiar question, the Obito clone, now in Madara's form, remained calm, without a trace of emotion in his eyes. Like a deity, he looked down at Minato and the others below and said indifferently, "I'll give you another chance to decide. Do not interfere with my capture of the Tailed Beasts. I am only interested in the power of the Ten-Tails. After two days of research, I will return it to you intact, and I won't do anything to this ninja world. Otherwise…"
"You will experience the consequences of angering me."
The Obito clone's voice was cold, his gaze icy, and a terrifying murderous intent emanated from his entire body.
Li Yao had had enough of the repeated surprises. If the Sage of Six Paths had the guts, he would step in personally. Otherwise, this world's fate would be grim.
As soon as the Obito clone finished speaking, Minato and the others instinctively shuddered.
They could all feel the terrifying murderous intent in his words. It wasn't an empty threat. If they didn't agree, this person would indeed do something terrifying.
Minato and the others fell silent.
(END CHAPTER)
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