To counter Naruto’s Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan, Madara activates his Susanoo . When Naruto attempts a Rasenshuriken in Sage Mode, Madara reveals the Rinnegan to absorb the attack, confirming he has evolved beyond the Mangekyō Sharingan.
It effectively "redefined the power scale" of the Naruto universe, establishing Madara as a god-like threat compared to the regular shinobi.
You can find more detailed breakdowns of this legendary fight on the Naruto Fandom Wiki or watch high-definition reactions on YouTube .
The episode marks a major turning point in the . After the previous Kages are sealed, Mū (controlled by Kabuto) summons the real Madara Uchiha via Edo Tensei.
His appearance shocks the Allied Shinobi Forces, as they believed the masked man (Tobi) was the real Madara.