Madara Uchiha activated Infinite Tsukuyomi. He projected his Rinnegan and Sharingan onto the moon, which emitted brilliant rays of light spreading across the entire battlefield.
Everyone struck by the light of Infinite Tsukuyomi had their eyes turn into Rinnegan eyes.
Meanwhile, Shindai used the Eight Trigrams Sealing Array to extract chakra from both Naruto and Sasuke. Now both Naruto and Sasuke possessed Six Paths Power. Shindai could also activate Susanoo to block the effects of Infinite Tsukuyomi's light.
Obito and Kakashi took refuge inside Shindai's Susanoo to escape the light of Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Shindai continued targeting Black Zetsu, relentlessly attacking him while waiting for the right moment. When Naruto and Sasuke sealed away Madara Uchiha, he planned to seal Black Zetsu inside as well.
Obito and Kakashi saw everyone else staring blankly with their eyes transformed into Rinnegan. Frowning with concern, Obito asked, "What's wrong with everyone?"
Shindai explained, "Madara has successfully released Infinite Tsukuyomi. These beams are the power of Infinite Tsukuyomi itself. Anyone struck by them falls into a genjutsu. And this light penetrates even shadows: no one can hide. Only those with Six Paths Power can resist it. Our target remains Black Zetsu. From now on, everything depends on Naruto and Sasuke. Only they can end this!"
Naruto was currently hiding inside Sasuke's Susanoo, avoiding the effects of Infinite Tsukuyomi's light.
High in the sky, Madara Uchiha slammed his hands together.
[Creation of All Things! God!]
Madara summoned the God Tree. Massive roots erupted from beneath the earth, wrapping around those already caught in Infinite Tsukuyomi's illusion.
Naruto desperately wanted to rush out of Sasuke's Susanoo to attack the God Tree summoned by Madara Uchiha.
Sasuke stopped Naruto, saying, "Naruto! We can't go out yet! Without my Sharingan-created Susanoo protecting you, you'd be trapped by that guy's genjutsu too. If either of us gets caught, it'll all be over! You and I are the key to this war! We must wait for our chance!"
Naruto watched helplessly as his comrades were gradually engulfed by the God Tree.
Black Zetsu, being chased relentlessly by Shindai, felt completely bewildered.
He never expected the light of Infinite Tsukuyomi couldn't penetrate Shindai's Susanoo.
And... what the hell was wrong with these three? Shouldn't they be rushing to confront Madara Uchiha right now? Why keep chasing after me?
They couldn't kill him, and they couldn't seal him either. This was just pure wasted effort!
Black Zetsu grew anxious as well. The timing was perfect to tear out Madara's heart and revive Kaguya otsutsuki. But chased relentlessly by Shindai and the others, he couldn't do anything at all.
After some time, the glow from Infinite Tsukuyomi finally disappeared.
Sasuke deactivated his Susanoo.
Naruto asked solemnly, "Sasuke, how can we awaken everyone from this illusion?"
Sasuke speculated, "A Rinnegan's illusion should be able to be released by another Rinnegan."
[Immortal Descending from the Heavens!] Madara Uchiha appeared before Naruto and Sasuke, radiating overwhelming power.
"Next, let me, the world's savior, finish you off!"
Sasuke warned Naruto, "Naruto, watch your surroundings carefully! His four Shadows have broken free from the Seal—they've returned!"
Madara Uchiha spoke with indifferent eyes, "I won't allow either of you to make another move. I have severed the world's destiny itself, erasing mankind's suffering, pain, and void!"
Naruto retorted, "That's complete nonsense!"
Madara pointed toward the ninja engulfed by the God Tree, declaring, "You're standing in the way of true happiness for all! Look—this is a world where no ninja must fight anymore. I have transformed hell into paradise. The mistake made by Hashirama has finally been undone by me!"
Sasuke coldly replied, "What mistake could the First Hokage possibly have made? Isn't the mistake yours instead? Traitor of Konoha!"
Madara scoffed with a smirk, "Konoha ninjas always refuse to face the truth. But ultimately, Hashirama did fail—especially when it came to reforming the ninja world. At first, our goals were the same, and together we began taking action—we both wanted to change a world where even young children had to go to battle!
We established the ninja villages, but true peace still couldn't be achieved. People failed to be honest with one another; fear, doubt, and hatred never ceased! My ideas were rejected, and the ninja world followed Hashirama's flawed dream.
But how did that turn out afterward? Battles among ninja never stopped—in fact, the founding of the ninja villages only intensified militarization, fueling endless wars that claimed countless lives!
The First Great Ninja War, Second Great Ninja War, Third Great Ninja War—the bloodshed never ended. This is the cursed world Hashirama built!
And now, this counts as the Fourth Great Ninja War anyway—and it was I who started it. Now all souls lie dormant within the God Tree, enslaved by blissful illusions. They dwell in their perfect worlds!"
Sasuke shouted angrily, "So this is your ideal world? You've merely given everyone a false dream!"
Madara gazed contemptuously at Naruto and Sasuke, saying, "I have ended centuries of war as the world's savior. Accept reality—it's over. At this moment, you two are the only ones left in the entire ninja world. With just the two of you, what exactly can you do?"
Naruto looked toward a certain direction and mocked, "Just the two of us? Not quite!"
Both Sasuke and Madara turned to see where Naruto was looking. Shindai, clad in his mighty Susanoo, charged after Black Zetsu—Obito and Kakashi flanking him!
"Don't bother saving your mother, Black Zetsu!" taunted Shindai. "Ditch your old one and let me build you a totally custom mom! Gentle type? Wild type? The design's up to you!"
I'll even craft you a handsome new body to live in. If you prefer, I can make you a beautiful girl instead. Honestly, I don't see why you're so obsessed with saving your mother when she clearly plays favorites anyway?
Don't run away! [Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder!] Kagutsuchi! Come on now, why run so far? I'm not done talking yet! If you're craving a father figure, I can even custom-build one for you! What type do you like? I can give you both parents!
Sasuke's lips twitched slightly. He couldn't understand why Shindai was so fixated on Black Zetsu—shouldn't he be helping fight Madara Uchiha instead?
Black Zetsu, pushed to his breaking point, screamed desperately at Madara Uchiha, "Help me!"
Madara felt extremely annoyed. This guy Black Zetsu—reaching such a desperate state still looked this pathetic.
Still, Madara sent out one of his Rinnegan phase shadows to assist Black Zetsu against Shindai and the others.
After all, once everyone here was eliminated, Madara would be completely alone. Even though Black Zetsu was practically useless, he was still a fragment of Madara's own consciousness. Keeping him around could provide some company and prevent excessive boredom.
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