"Impossible?"
Uchiha Madara was quite surprised by what was happening before him.
Even with his vast experience and knowledge of countless major events, he was somewhat bewildered.
The Rinnegan plus the Ten-Tails could control the Nine-Tails, couldn't they? It was as simple as picking something up.
Why didn't it work for Lin Nan?
It was as if something Uchiha Madara had always believed in had now turned into a fleeting illusion.
Just like his life...
As for Lin Nan's response, it was simply: a great sword!
Since sword light was ineffective against Uchiha Madara, Lin Nan directly resorted to physical attacks.
Although this katana was also chakra solidified, it had become a tangible object, and the Rinnegan naturally couldn't absorb it.
However, in the next moment, with a dull thud, Lin Nan was stunned on the spot.
The Ten-Tails actually performed a disarming maneuver?
Was this how things were played now?
Of course, the Ten-Tails' hands were covered with blue armor plates.
That was Susanoo's armor.
"Lin Nan, don't underestimate me!" Uchiha Madara roared, and then blue light surged.
Countless armor plates began to cover the entire Ten-Tails, and finally, the tengu mask closed, creating another ultra-powerful blue beast.
Armored Ten-Tails!
A disguised Ten-Tails versus an armored Nine-Tails, what a spectacular show.
Lin Nan maneuvered the Nine-Tails to jump away, and the two behemoths faced each other in a standoff.
At this moment, the Nine-Tails was relatively smaller than the Ten-Tails, making it look like a dwarf facing an adult.
Even so, the Nine-Tails controlled by Lin Nan had gathered the strength of three people.
On the Ten-Tails' side, it was only Uchiha Madara himself.
Lin Nan sighed, thinking that if he were in the Edo Tensei state, with at most one Minato, he could achieve this effect.
Obito, you truly deserve to die!
"Lin Nan, let me show you what true 'a single sword splits mountains' is!"
From within the armored Ten-Tails, Uchiha Madara let out a cold laugh, then raised his katana and swung it directly at Lin Nan.
As the katana cut through the air, it was like parting the clouds to see the sun; the cumulonimbus clouds in the sky instantly dissipated like smoke.
With immense power, the sword descended, and Lin Nan had no choice but to raise his katana to block.
"Bang!"
A metallic clash echoed across the battlefield, causing the ground to tremble. The gust of wind that was stirred up swept wildly, raising a storm of dust.
Under the Ten-Tails' strike, the Nine-Tails' massive body knelt down, and its energy pulsated visibly.
Clearly, under the immense pressure, both the Nine-Tails' body and Lin Nan's Susanoo body were struggling to bear the load.
"With the combined strength of three people, you've only reached this level? Lin Nan, Hashirama, can you still dance?"
Uchiha Madara, suppressing the Nine-Tails, spoke these words lightly, then drew another katana.
Lin Nan gritted his teeth and glanced at Hashirama.
Hashirama understood immediately but hesitated, "Young friend, you were watching when I used my True Several Thousand Hands, right?"
Lin Nan nodded, "I know this technique consumes extreme life force. Can my current flesh and blood support it?"
"No!" Hashirama shook his head decisively. "Little Tsunade could endure it because she is my descendant, possessing the bloodline of the Senju clan and abundant life force; but you cannot!"
"Why can't I?" Lin Nan was surprised. "Isn't it all life force?"
Senju Hashirama explained, "Although it is all life, some people live for decades, constantly plagued by illness, while others remain healthy their entire lives. That is the difference!"
Lin Nan grinned; wasn't that just saying his body was weak?
However, regarding his own body, Lin Nan was helpless.
If only he had trained more back then, even if not for the Eight Gates in the future, he should have at least mastered some taijutsu.
After all, in the late game, ninjutsu was basically useless, and victory often relied on taijutsu, dojutsu, and senjutsu.
It was quite a collapse that Naruto's finale was won without ninjutsu.
Just like now, at this critical juncture, what ninjutsu was still useful?
Whether it was Sage Mode Obito or Uchiha Madara, ninjutsu was completely useless; it would be absorbed instantly.
And the many ninjutsu Lin Nan had copied were now completely useless.
Here they were fighting with giant robots, and there they were flying all over the sky. If Lin Nan used fire or water style now, it would have no effect.
Even Dust Release had lost its former glory.
It had to be said, Dust Release was a ninjutsu that could threaten these late-game monsters.
But unfortunately, Obito's speed was too fast, and Dust Release's projectiles were too slow to hit; Uchiha Madara could absorb it directly.
And the massive Ten-Tails couldn't be completely enveloped by Dust Release, and even if part of its body was hit, it would be restored in an instant.
In summary, it was all in vain.
And now, with the Nine-Tails suppressed by the Ten-Tails, there was only one way to break the stalemate: True Several Thousand Hands.
But his body couldn't handle it, which was truly disappointing.
However, Lin Nan suddenly thought of something and asked with a strange expression, "What about the life force of the Uzumaki clan? Can that work?"
At these words, Minato looked at Lin Nan.
Lin Nan ignored Minato's strange gaze and only looked at Hashirama.
Hashirama nodded, "The Uzumaki clan can, but you..."
Hashirama clearly knew that Minato's son was of the Uzumaki clan.
Lin Nan, however, smiled slightly, controlled the Nine-Tails to take out another katana, and clashed it fiercely against the Ten-Tails' katana.
"Bang!"
Without a doubt, the Nine-Tails' body was directly repelled and crashed heavily onto the ground.
At this very moment, Lin Nan created a shadow clone and silently left the Nine-Tails' body.
Minato looked at Lin Nan with a distressed expression and said, "What do you plan to do to Naruto?"
Lin Nan immediately waved his hand, "Hey, I didn't say I'd do anything to your precious son. You're the one who said it."
Minato clenched his teeth. Even now, he didn't show any hostility towards Lin Nan, which showed Minato's high moral character.
Hashirama also spoke, "Yes, we who are dead, why should we inflict suffering on those who are alive?"
"But this is the only way now, isn't it? If we want to win the war and protect this ninja world, some sacrifices are necessary. As Hokages, you two can't lack this resolve!" Lin Nan said eloquently.
Hashirama nodded heavily at his words, "Everything for the village!"
Even though Minato was unwilling, he could only sigh softly, "Can the consumed life force be replenished?"
"It's difficult, but possible!" Hashirama said.
"Here they come!"
Lin Nan said.
Minato looked back with difficulty, only to see Lin Nan running over, holding a little red-haired girl.
"???"