Quote Originally Posted by viperwasp View Post
Madara did not need a powerup. Just a heal or recovery. But it is what it is. I really liked this chapter and this is the first time that I have been anticipating Naruto and Sasuke working together since well before Sasuke left with Oro.
No, he had to be weaker without the powerup to demonstrate Naruto's new strength, then he needed to receive a powerup so Naruto wouldn't finish him off before Sasuke got there. It was all just plot device to build up to this point, really.