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First off, this is a great thread Boshans. I too am flabbergasted to say the least in regard to the last few chapters. But let me give my take on some of the issues going around in this topic that have not been said yet:
First, people seem to be forgetting that there are confirmed stages of Edo tensei. Let me explain how Tobirama was not able to release himself as you believe he could have. The stages are as follows:
1. The Storage State- Where the edo is basically asleep and held for summoning. In this stage, they are very decayed and somewhat unrecognizable, but are not conscious. We all know what this looks like.
2. The Initial Summoned State- Where the body has been activated and can be made mobile. In this state, they can still be decayed but have their consciousness and can speak, but their own actions are basically limited to head movement. All other movement is the caster's work.
But while in this state, a talisman can be added to them that restores vitality to the target and allows for an override command to be given. But until this command is given, the edo still has their consciousness, can still be controlled manually but if no other order is given, their body automatically responds to enemy attacks.
3. Killing Machine State- This state begins after the override command is given. Once in this state, the Edo requires no controlling, has no consciousness and will essentially use any and all techniques required to kill those in their way.
Now the point I'm making with all this is that Tobirama and Hashirama were in the pre-override state where they had no control of themselves. They may have been able to talk and swivel their heads, but they couldn't make a hand signs let alone move on their own. So you should not think Tobirama could have released himself. The only time one could do that would be after the technique is released and before their soul dissipates. That is exactly when Madara did what he did.
Now as for Madara knowing about Edo Tensei and knowing the secret seals, well we have to assume he saw it before and either saw it be released or successfully pulled that information from said caster. Now it is possible for him to have somehow gathered this from Tobirama, especially if he had Zetsu scouting after his fight with Hashi and before Tobirama died. Another possibility is that Oro worked with Madara, like he did with Tobi (confirmed last chapter) and actually taught Madara (but not Tobi) how to release said Jutsu. Both are long shots, but a lot of things that have happened in the manga could be considered longshots.
Yes Kabuto did allow him to move freely but he was still under Kabuto's overall control. At any moment Kabuto could taken back control and Madara did not want to break out of Edo at that time because he was being informed of the status of his plans and didn't mind showing off his power.
First, people seem to be forgetting that there are confirmed stages of Edo tensei. Let me explain how Tobirama was not able to release himself as you believe he could have. The stages are as follows:
1. The Storage State- Where the edo is basically asleep and held for summoning. In this stage, they are very decayed and somewhat unrecognizable, but are not conscious. We all know what this looks like.
2. The Initial Summoned State- Where the body has been activated and can be made mobile. In this state, they can still be decayed but have their consciousness and can speak, but their own actions are basically limited to head movement. All other movement is the caster's work.
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But while in this state, a talisman can be added to them that restores vitality to the target and allows for an override command to be given. But until this command is given, the edo still has their consciousness, can still be controlled manually but if no other order is given, their body automatically responds to enemy attacks.
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3. Killing Machine State- This state begins after the override command is given. Once in this state, the Edo requires no controlling, has no consciousness and will essentially use any and all techniques required to kill those in their way.
Now the point I'm making with all this is that Tobirama and Hashirama were in the pre-override state where they had no control of themselves. They may have been able to talk and swivel their heads, but they couldn't make a hand signs let alone move on their own. So you should not think Tobirama could have released himself. The only time one could do that would be after the technique is released and before their soul dissipates. That is exactly when Madara did what he did.
Now as for Madara knowing about Edo Tensei and knowing the secret seals, well we have to assume he saw it before and either saw it be released or successfully pulled that information from said caster. Now it is possible for him to have somehow gathered this from Tobirama, especially if he had Zetsu scouting after his fight with Hashi and before Tobirama died. Another possibility is that Oro worked with Madara, like he did with Tobi (confirmed last chapter) and actually taught Madara (but not Tobi) how to release said Jutsu. Both are long shots, but a lot of things that have happened in the manga could be considered longshots.
Weren't there other ET's that could talk freely & carry on with their personality but Kabuto still had them under control? Where as Oro let the 1st & 2nd talk freely before placing the tailsman which wiped their personality & perhaps their consciousness?
Kabuto didn't have any control over Madara because he believed what Madara could do personally was best rather than making moves for him. So that there is a big difference.
Yes Kabuto did allow him to move freely but he was still under Kabuto's overall control. At any moment Kabuto could taken back control and Madara did not want to break out of Edo at that time because he was being informed of the status of his plans and didn't mind showing off his power.
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