Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-27275251-20160526124421/@comment-25549954-20160526130049

Nagato was wounded following his fight with Hanzo, his legs were badly damaged. He needed more members to capture nine tails and that is why he made six paths of pain. I can't imagine how Nagato alone could capture nine tails on his own with badly damaged legs, I don't think absorbing someone's chakra would heal someone. Madara was on the verge of death connected to the statue, he wanted to be born as a youth and achieve his vision of peace with Rinne Rebirth and Infinite Tsukuyomi. I think the plot makes more sense if you think about it.