The episode begins with the reveal that the reanimated shinobi standing atop the cliff is the real . This immediately raises questions about the identity of the masked man leading the war, who had been claiming to be Madara for years. Kabuto Yakushi , speaking through the reanimated body of the Second Tsuchikage (Mū), explains that he has modified Madara’s reanimated corpse to be even more powerful than he was in his prime. The "Dance" on the Battlefield
: When the Alliance attempts to retaliate with long-range attacks, Madara counters a massive fire technique, Fire Release: Majestic Destroyer Flame , which requires dozens of Water Style users just to dampen.
: After being cornered by a coordinated attack from Gaara, Ōnoki, and Naruto , Madara reveals he possesses the Rinnegan . He absorbs Naruto’s Wind Release: Rasenshuriken , proving Kabuto’s theory that the Sharingan can eventually evolve into the Rinnegan. The Ultimate Cliffhanger