

In _Naruto Shippuden_ , Nagato had his Rinnegan during the 2nd Shinobi war.
However, it is said Madara implanted his Rinnegan in Nagato right before his
death, but Madara’s death was during or after the 3rd Shinobi war.

So how did Nagato have his eyes before Madara’s death during the 2nd Shinobi
war? I’m confused with the timeline of when he actually got the Rinnegan.


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How did Nagato have his eyes before Madara’s death during the 2nd Shinobi war?


Madara implanted the Rinnegan onto Nagato when he was very young. And this was
done without Nagato's knowledge. Then the Second Shinobi War started, after a
while.

After implanting the eyes, Madara waited for years to find a person who could
be used as a tool. This "tool" was supposed to guide Nagato to properly use
the Rinnegan at the right time, bringing Madara back alive, at his prime
state.

So in order to find a suitable "tool", Madara connected himself with the Gedo
Statue and siphoned it's life essence. He would die the moment he
disconnected, as he was far past his natural death.

Madara then died after finding Obito, training him and handing over his name.


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