Quite aside from Nagato's original usage of the Statue, the fact that both him and Tobi have been sealing the tailed beasts in it, its shape, and the 'bandage' with 9 eyes in it makes me think it's more than just a statue - it's the body Tobi plans to reincarnate the Juubi in.
After all, doesn't the silhouette of the Juubi look an AWFUL lot like Gedo Mazo would if it had the tails and the eye? The 'blindfold' on the Demonic Statue could even COVER the juubi's eye... or where it would be. I don't know how Tobi would plan on doing this and as every Naruto fan knows, Kishi has led more than a few people onto wild theories with silhouettes alone... but I think my idea has merit.
I'd post pics to compare the two but as this is my first post, I'm not allowed to link anything yet.
Constructive criticism/comments are appreciated
After all, doesn't the silhouette of the Juubi look an AWFUL lot like Gedo Mazo would if it had the tails and the eye? The 'blindfold' on the Demonic Statue could even COVER the juubi's eye... or where it would be. I don't know how Tobi would plan on doing this and as every Naruto fan knows, Kishi has led more than a few people onto wild theories with silhouettes alone... but I think my idea has merit.
I'd post pics to compare the two but as this is my first post, I'm not allowed to link anything yet.
Constructive criticism/comments are appreciated