Background
When the Sage of the Six Paths separated the Ten-Tails' chakra from its body to create the nine tailed beasts, he used Chibaku Tensei to seal the beast's husk within the newly-created moon. Centuries later, Madara Uchiha awakened the Rinnegan and used it to break the seal and summon the husk, which he christened the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.[4]In an attempt to extend his lifespan in his old age, Madara used the Demonic Statue as a catalyst to cultivate Hashirama Senju's DNA, producing a non-sentient clone of Hashirama in the form of a gigantic flowering tree. He was then able to live beyond his natural lifespan by attaching himself to the tree, which served as a means of life support by continuously supplying him with the statue's chakra.[5] Madara believed that the Demonic Statue and Hashirama's DNA produced artificial humans, when in actuality Black Zetsu was removing them from within the Demonic Statue, where they had been stored for centuries.[3][6] When Obito Uchiha later agreed to further Madara's cause, the elderly Uchiha explained to him that reviving the Ten-Tails by sealing the tailed beasts within the statue would be vital to the Eye of the Moon Plan. It was only after convincing Obito to carry on his plan that Madara disconnected himself from the Demonic Statue, and with his dying breath, told the young man that he was to act using his name until the time of his resurrection.[7]
The Demonic Statue summoned by Nagato.
Appearance
Abilities
Only those who possess the Rinnegan are able to summon the Demonic Statue. It cannot be summoned using an artificial Rinnegan created by Impure World Reincarnation,[11] though the copies of the dōjutsu possessed by the Six Paths of Pain are sufficient.[12] Even without the Rinnegan, those who possess the power of both Uchiha and Senju are capable of controlling the statue.[13] Rather than requiring an offering of blood as other summons do, the Demonic Statue instead drains the summoner's life force, a process which Nagato was able to survive due to the strong life force granted by his Uzumaki lineage, though he was rendered emaciated.[9] However, both Madara and Obito were seemingly able to summon the statue without any adverse effects, even utilising a blood offering as if it were an ordinary Summoning Technique.[14] When summoned, the Demonic Statue emerges from the ground either partially or entirely, depending on the situation.Ninjutsu
The phantom dragon extracting chakra.
The statue using its chains against the tailed beasts.
Physical Abilities
As evident from its enormous size, the statue possesses great enough strength to clash with the likes of Chōza and Chōji Akimichi in their colossal forms. It is durable enough to both take one of Chōji's Butterfly Bullet Bombing punches without even being pushed back and stop Kitsuchi's Earth Release: Sandwich Technique by simply outstretching its arms. It also displayed a high level of agility despite its massive size, as it could leap tremendous distances.[16]Chakra and Life Force
According to the Yin half of Kurama, the statue emanates a tremendous life force. This life force allows a jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails to survive the extraction of all nine tailed beasts as long as the statue remains inside them, though they will still be greatly weakened and rendered paralysed for a period of several months.[17] Madara was able to use the statue as a catalyst to cultivate Hashirama Senju's DNA into a non-sentient clone and subsequently utilised its chakra as a means of life support.[5] The White Zetsu, which were originally stored inside the statue, were also able to access its power by connecting themselves to Hashirama's clone, which one did to augment his strength, enabling him to break a massive boulder.[18]Part II
Kazekage Rescue Mission
The statue being used to extract Shukaku from Gaara.
Akatsuki Suppression Mission
The statue was again summoned to seal two tailed beasts, the Two-Tails and the Three-Tails, during which time Pain explained Akatsuki's goals to Hidan. As a result of the extraction, Yugito Nii died.Itachi Pursuit Mission
After Kisame captured Rōshi, the Four-Tails' jinchūriki, he and Itachi discussed the sealing of the tailed-beasts. Itachi explained that they wouldn't need to rush the capture of the Nine-Tails, since that beast must be sealed last or else the statue would break.Six-Tails Unleashed
Main article: Six-Tails Unleashed After the Six Paths of Pain captured Utakata, the Six-Tails was extracted and sealed into the statue, resulting in his death.Pain's Assault
After Sasuke Uchiha captured "Killer B", the Eight-Tails' jinchūriki, Akatsuki tried to seal the beast in the statue, only to discover that it was actually a fake, though they were able to seal a small portion of the Eight-Tails' chakra.Five Kage Summit
After Nagato's death, Tobi indicated that Nagato was just a pawn that the Demonic Statue had been synchronised with. He stated he would like Sasuke Uchiha to be Nagato's replacement, but decided to wait until Sasuke was easier to manipulate.Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown
After accepting the terms of Kabuto Yakushi's alliance, Tobi revealed to him the statue located within the depths of his headquarters, seated atop the giant flowering tree which harbours a clone of Hashirama. Directing Kabuto's vision downward to the tree's roots housed in a deeper underground cave, Tobi presented the army of White Zetsu clones that he had supposedly created using the chakra of the tailed beasts imprisoned within the statue.Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation
The statue summoned to the battlefield.
Later, when Son Gokū was freed from Tobi's control during his confrontation with Naruto Uzumaki and Killer B, he immediately summoned the statue to his location, where it proceeded to draw the bound tailed beast into its awaiting maw. As Tobi continued to observe the ensuing battle from atop the statue, he was ultimately forced to reseal the remaining tailed beasts in the same manner as Son when they too were freed by Naruto. The statue then remained on the battlefield, aiding Tobi in his fight against Naruto, B, Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy.
Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax
The statue transforming into the Ten-Tails.
The Ten-Tails reborn.
Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki
The statue summoned after losing an arm.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes
The statue being sealed.
Influences
- The decayed appearance of the statue and its posture when not in use are similar to a Sokushinbutsu (即身仏), a practice by Buddhist monks to commit ritualistic suicide by self-mummification.
- As with many things related to the Rinnegan, the statue is influenced by Buddhist terminology. Gedō (外道, Literally meaning: Outer Path), derived from the Sanskrit Tīrthika, refers to any doctrine which "treads the outer path" to enlightenment. This is opposed to the teachings of orthodox Buddhism, the Naidō (内道, Literally meaning: Inner Path), and is thus considered misguided and heretical, resulting in an alternate translation of the statue as the Demonic Statue of Heretical Doctrine.
Trivia
- In the manga, the shackles on the Demonic Statue's ankles are missing in all appearances following chapter 512. This was corrected in the anime.
- When the Demonic Statue reappeared during Kaguya's sealing, it appeared to have both its arms despite previously losing its right arm to Kakashi's Kamui.
References
- ↑ Third Databook, page 198
- ↑ Chapter 594, page 9
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chapter 606, pages 14-15
- ↑ Chapter 606, page 13
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chapter 602, page 12
- ↑ Chapter 681, page 14
- ↑ Chapter 606, pages 12-17
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 347
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Fourth Databook, page 247
- ↑ Chapter 447, pages 7-13
- ↑ Chapter 659, page 7
- ↑ Chapter 254, page 16
- ↑ Chapter 606, page 14
- ↑ Chapter 659, pages 3-4
- ↑ Third Databook, page 294
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Chapter 537
- ↑ Chapter 656, pages 8-9
- ↑ Chapter 604, pages 1, 4
- ↑ Chapter 609, pages 13-17
- ↑ Chapter 690
Gedo Statue Appears – Tobi joins the Battle – Naruto Shippuden 276
Naruto Shippuden 276 shows that the battle a head is surely going to get a lot more intense. The Gedo Mazo shows itself for the first time in the battle field, so does Tobi to get the Ninja tools which contain both Kinkaku and Ginkaku. He succeeds on getting them. Both Naruto and Bee are making their way to the battle field.
We start Naruto Shippuden 276 at one of the Feudal Lords safe house where Black Zetsu appears, he notices that the Lords are all there, he goes for the attack when the Mizukage, Mei Terumi appears to stop him. He tells her that to get to them, he’ll have to get through her, she says that she’s not alone and that Black Zetsu will have to get through a lot of them.
Black Zetsu starts his fight by creating large plan roots above ground, this helps him to fight all of them and even nearly getting Mei, when Chojuro appears. Black Zetsu senses the chakra of both the Eight and Nine, he quickly reports it to the White Zetsu who tells Tobi.
Tobi hears the news and decides for Black Zetsu to carry on fighting to distract the Mizukage, even if the Feudal Lords have no use to them. Tobi tells White Zetsu that it’s finally time to go into battle and start his plan of Project Tsuki no Me. Tobi gets up and starts to look at the Gedo Mazo in front of him.
We go to where Dan is located, he’s being attacked by Choza when 4 ninja’s surround him and form a large box like plane where he’s trapped within the barrier. There are a few men protecting the Ninja Tools, Tenten has also used up too much chakra within the Ninja Tool she has.
Choji holds both Hizashi and Kakuzu down until they’re both sealed. Kakuzu tells Darui who’s near him that it’s far from over, while Darui tells him that all the Zetsu’s are dead and there is nothing else. At this point Tobi appears and call forth the Gedo Mazo Statue!
The Gedo Statue breaks the chains holding him and screams! Choza calls for Choji for help which he arrives after leaving Hizashi and Kakuzu. Tobi tells the Gedo Statue to go, both Choza and Choji are ready! Choza tries to stop the Statue when he tells Choji to attack using his technique.
It doesn’t work! The Gedo Statue screams breaking and pushing everything around him. Tobi notices that Kinkaku and Ginkaku are within the Ninja Tools. We move onto the HQ where they receive multiple reports of a Humanoid Monster, they also find out that Tobi has also appeared in the battle field.
They also find out that both Bee and Naruto have broken through all the barriers and have now escaped. Both Tsunade and the Raikage decide to go the battlefield because it’s now time to strike. Shikaku is now put under control of everything as the Raikage steps to go the battlefield.
We notice that everyone in the battlefield is hurt even more because of the large roar sent by the Gedo Mazo Statue. Everyone is told to go the coastline while Kitsuchi enables his secret technique, Earth Style! Mountain Jutsu! which tries to lock the Gedo Mazo in a large circular shape but doesn’t work as the Gedo Mazo is just too strong, plus it creates a large electrical charge exploding everything around him.
Tobi appears and attacks all the members surrounding the Ninja Tools when Darui and Shikamaru appear. Shikamaru gets him in the Shadow Mimic stopping him from escaping but after a few moments of talking the Gedo Mazo appears and jumps towards and smashed everything around Tobi, at this exact moment, Choji saves Shikamaru, while Darui is saved by Kitsuchi.
The Gedo Mazo escapes and the summoning is released. Tobi has now escaped with all the Ninja Tools, both Kakuzu and Hizashi are now sealed, Dan has also been sealed within the Cage like thing which was done before.
We move onto another battle where Kakashi and his company are fighting against the 7 Swordsman, at this point no one is winning because they seem to be equally powerful. The 4 Kage’s in the Sand are also walking towards Gaara and Onoki. Mifune also chases down the opponents he was previously fighting.
It’s almost dark and the others are getting weary because they may need to fight in the dark against the monsters. Tobi stands by the Gedo Mazo thinking to himself that he mustn’t lose this war because it’s not an option. Plus he tells himself that his plan will be realized tomorrow by everyone else as he may finally start it!
Kabuto knows that Tobi has already captured Kinkaku and Ginkaku, and that he only has a small amount of chakra from the Eight Tail’s chakra, plus he tells himself that Tobi is rushing into his plan. Kabuto then takes some of his players out of the battlefield while he gets some rest.
The members start to go back to their coffin and disappear. All the other people start to get confused because it could give them time but could also be a trap. They decide to keep a look out as well as rest for a little while. They must also be careful to be ready for any enemies at night time. Gaara and Onoki also can’t see anyone and just take a break.
Everyone starts to rest, they eat their foot and gather as much energy as they can for the battle tomorrow. All the reports have gone to HQ and they are now taking rest. Inoichi says that about 40,000 of the 80,000 thousand Allied Shinobi remain, while the enemy lost 50,000 out of the 100,000 they had. Naruto Shippuden 276 ends here.
The fight has just begun with Tobi finally going to the battle field. Plus Naruto and Bee have also joined the battlefield. It’s going to be awesome to see them fight seriously! Can’t wait for next week’s Naruto 277, titled “Unison Sign”, when we may get to see the past of Naruto and Sasuke, plus a lot of chatter from Naruto and Kurama, presumably a filler.
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