Might Guy drives his body past its limits against Madara, unleashing the devastating Evening Elephant while his comrades strip away the enemy's defenses. Battered but unbroken, Madara relishes a fight unlike any since his clash with Hashirama.
Summary
Guy slams his Evening Elephant into Madara, hammering the Uchiha into the earth and gouging out a massive crater. The agony of the Eight Gates stops him after the opening blow, yet he adjusts to the searing pain and resumes his assault. Madara welcomes the challenge while warning that further strikes of that caliber would be unwise. To back their friend, Lee, Minato, Kakashi, and Gaara move to neutralize the dark material Madara had deployed. Once Lee unlocks the Sixth Gate, their plan comes together, letting them teleport the black orbs aside and clear a path for the full sequence of Guy's technique. Even so, Madara hauls himself upright, admitting he had not felt this alive since battling Hashirama. At that moment, Naruto's eyes open.
Key Events
Guy connects with the Evening Elephant, driving Madara into a deep crater. Lee opens the Sixth Gate so his allies can warp away the Truth-Seeking orbs. Madara recovers to his feet, and Naruto regains consciousness.
Notes
The chapter builds toward Guy's climactic stand against Madara at full power. Naruto's reawakening signals his imminent return to the fight. A disambiguation note separates it from other pages sharing the name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "Eight Gates Released Formation…!!"?
In "Eight Gates Released Formation…!!," Might Guy unleashes his Evening Elephant technique against Madara while Lee, Minato, Kakashi, and Gaara work together to clear away Madara's dark Truth-Seeking Orbs. Madara is battered but recovers, and the chapter ends with Naruto regaining consciousness.
What is the Eight Gates Released Formation?
The Eight Gates Released Formation is the coordinated plan shown in this chapter, where Rock Lee opens the Sixth Gate so Minato, Kakashi, and Gaara can teleport away Madara's Truth-Seeking Orbs, clearing the path for Might Guy's Evening Elephant to land at full power.
How does Guy attack Madara in this chapter?
Guy slams his Evening Elephant technique into Madara in "Eight Gates Released Formation…!!," driving him into a deep crater. The pain of the Eight Gates briefly stops Guy, but he pushes through it to continue his assault.
What role does Rock Lee play in this chapter?
Rock Lee opens the Sixth Gate in "Eight Gates Released Formation…!!," allowing his allies to teleport aside the black Truth-Seeking Orbs Madara had deployed and clear the way for Guy's full attack.
How does Madara react after taking Guy's attack in this chapter?
Madara hauls himself back to his feet after Guy's assault in "Eight Gates Released Formation…!!," admitting he had not felt this alive since his battle with Hashirama.
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