As the dust settles back in the real world, the legendary Madara Uchiha lies dying, separated from the Ten-Tails. He shares a final, poignant conversation with his old friend and rival, .
The episode begins with the ultimate success of Team 7. With Sakura delivering a crushing blow from above, Naruto and Sasuke make physical contact with Kaguya Otsutsuki, activating the . As she is sealed away, the Tailed Beasts are extracted from her, and even the "will" of Kaguya, Black Zetsu, is dealt with as Naruto hurls him into the forming moon. A Quiet Farewell Between Rivals Naruto Shippuden Episode 474
: Madara mentions how he "always hated someone... standing behind me," a call-back to their childhood when he couldn't focus with Hashirama nearby. As the dust settles back in the real