One of the biggest what ifs<\/em> in the Naruto universe is: Let\u2019s break down how this could\u2019ve changed the entire ninja world \u2014 and maybe even doomed it.<\/p>\n In canon, Sasuke joins the Allied Shinobi Forces after speaking with the reanimated Hokage and deciding to protect the village in his own way. But if that didn\u2019t happen\u2026<\/p>\n Here are possible reasons Sasuke might side with Madara:<\/p>\n Together, they\u2019d form the most dangerous Uchiha alliance ever<\/strong>. Consider this:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Their synergy would be off the charts. Sasuke could act as the right hand<\/em> executing Madara\u2019s plans, or even leading a rebel faction against the shinobi alliance.<\/p>\n Imagine their dual Susano\u2019o<\/strong> tearing through Allied Forces. \ud83d\ude28<\/p>\n If Sasuke and Madara pulled off the Infinite Tsukuyomi:<\/p>\n Or\u2026<\/p>\n Madara would absorb Sasuke\u2019s power, betray him, and rule alone \u2014 showing that true peace was never part of the deal.<\/p>\n If Sasuke joined Madara\u2026<\/p>\n
What if Sasuke Uchiha joined Madara Uchiha instead of opposing him during the Fourth Great Ninja War?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Sasuke](\"https:\/\/narutoexplained.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/aq3r.png\" "\\"What")
<\/p>\n\ud83e\udde0 Why Would Sasuke Join Madara?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n\ud83d\udd25 The Power Duo: Madara & Sasuke<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n \nCategory<\/th>\n Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Character<\/td>\n Sasuke Uchiha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Alliance<\/td>\n Madara Uchiha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Outcome<\/td>\n Infinite Tsukuyomi initiated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rival<\/td>\n Naruto Uzumaki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Final Battle<\/td>\n Hokage Naruto vs Rogue Sasuke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n ![\"Sasuke](\"https:\/\/narutoexplained.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a334.png\" "\\"What")
<\/p>\n\ud83c\udf00 How the War Changes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Naruto is devastated. Sakura and Kakashi are emotionally wrecked. Naruto might fight harder, but with far more anger and confusion.![\"Team](\"https:\/\/narutoexplained.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a676.png\" "\\"What")
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With Sasuke fighting against<\/em> him in the war, the Naruto vs. Sasuke battle happens on the battlefield<\/strong>, with no time for emotional resolution.![\"Sasuke](\"https:\/\/narutoexplained.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sas99.png\" "\\"What")
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In the original story, Sasuke receives power from Hagoromo after proving his resolve<\/em>. But as Madara\u2019s ally, he would never be entrusted with it.![\"Sasuke](\"https:\/\/narutoexplained.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a46.png\" "\\"What")
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After Kaguya is revived, Zetsu might try to make Sasuke a backup vessel<\/strong>, or Madara may sacrifice<\/em> him if he sees Sasuke gaining too much power.![\"Sasuke](\"https:\/\/narutoexplained.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/asq3r.png\" "\\"What")
<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\ud83d\ude08 What If They Succeeded?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n\ud83d\udc94 Relationships That Break<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\ud83d\udcca Alternate Timeline Outcome<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n \nScenario<\/th>\n Result<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Madara + Sasuke win war<\/td>\n Infinite Tsukuyomi succeeds, world trapped in illusion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Naruto defeats them<\/td>\n Naruto must kill or seal Sasuke permanently<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sasuke betrays Madara later<\/td>\n Sets up a darker version of Sasuke vs. Madara instead of Naruto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Kaguya revives<\/td>\n Neither Madara nor Sasuke control her; she eliminates both<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \ud83e\udde9 Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n