Kushina successfully delivers Naruto but their celebration comes short when Madara suddenly appears, killing both Taji and Biwako and holds Naruto as a hostage. Madara attempts to kill Naruto but Minato quickly saves Naruto from hidden explosion, and as Minato fled and places Naruto in safety Madara manages to release the Nine Tails from Kushina. Madara takes control of the Nine Tails by using his Sharingan and tries to eliminate Kushina but is quickly saved by Minato and brought back to Naruto. Madara summons the Nine Tails to start the destruction over Konoha and Minato prepares himself to face Madara. As Minato arrives in Konoha and absorbs the Nine Tails' Tailed Beast Ball, Madara appears on Minato and tries to capture him however Minato teleports but is easily followed by Madara. Minato and Madara start their clash, and Minato cleverly defeats Madara using his Rasengan and applying the contract seal to remove control on Nine Tails.