The sudden appearance of Makoto caused everyone's expressions to change dramatically.
Those who mastered space-time ninjutsu had never been ordinary individuals, and Nagato and the others immediately became vigilant.
"Who are you?" Konan questioned.
Makoto's gaze swept over the people present, lingering on the weakened Nagato for a moment before saying, "It seems I've arrived too early."
He had assumed that if Nagato hadn't died yet, then Obito would have already taken action to reclaim the Rinnegan.
After all, Obito would never allow Nagato to use it to revive Madara.
"Who are you?" Obito also asked in a deep voice.
Makoto chuckled, locking his eyes onto the black-and-white figure of Zetsu.
"I am a Sage."
In the next instant, Black Zetsu, which was attached to White Zetsu, suddenly felt an overwhelmingly powerful force gripping its body.
White Zetsu rapidly peeled off from it.
Everyone was shocked.
A terrifying pressure swept over them, and for a moment, they felt as if invisible hands were strangling them, filling them with an intense sense of suffocation.
A Sage…
The people present widened their eyes in disbelief as they stared at Makoto.
Was this the so-called Sage who had appeared in Konoha?!
Black Zetsu found itself completely restrained by Makoto, with no way to escape.
The fact that this so-called Sage had targeted it the moment he arrived filled Black Zetsu with a rare sense of fear.
Throughout history, the only person truly called a Sage was Otsutsuki Hagoromo!
Who was this man? Why had he never heard of him before?
Why was there no trace of him in the history of the ninja world?!
Nagato asked in a low voice, "What exactly is your purpose?"
Makoto smirked. "Does a Sage need to explain his actions to you? However, I can at least let you hear a story."
Makoto lifted Black Zetsu into the air, suspending it before everyone.
"Do you all know where this creature actually comes from?"
Obito's eyes flickered behind his mask.
As far as he knew, Nagato and Konan were likely unaware of the truth—Black Zetsu was supposedly the manifestation of the will of the Uchiha, meant to oversee him.
Nagato and Konan remained silent, their gazes darkening at Makoto's words.
Makoto turned to Black Zetsu and said, "This creature's true identity is the will of Otsutsuki Kaguya, the mother of the Sage of Six Paths, left behind before she was sealed away."
These words made Black Zetsu's expression change drastically.
Meanwhile, Obito and the others were stunned—who was Otsutsuki Kaguya, and why was the Sage of Six Paths suddenly involved?
"Uchiha Madara, and you, Uchiha Obito, were both deceived. This thing has been lurking in the shadows, scheming for centuries to resurrect that forbidden woman. The so-called Ten-Tails Jinchuriki is nothing more than a sacrifice to bring Kaguya back to life."
Obito's face darkened beneath his mask.
"The Infinite Tsukuyomi is a lie. You were never going to succeed. Everything you've done will only end up serving this creature's plan."
Makoto directed his words at Obito, Nagato, and Konan.
Silence.
Nagato and Konan were silently processing this information.
They had always known that the masked man was plotting something, and they had merely been using each other while staying on guard.
But now, it seemed even the masked man himself had been used.
Nagato found some satisfaction in this outcome.
After failing to capture the Nine-Tails in Konoha, he had already suspected that Obito might turn against him soon.
With his own life nearing its end, his priority was ensuring Konan's safety.
Makoto then tore open a rift in space and tossed Black Zetsu into the dimensional void, reinforcing the seals around it.
Unless someone like Obito, who possessed space-time abilities, deliberately freed it, Black Zetsu would never escape.
After dealing with Black Zetsu, Makoto withdrew the oppressive force restraining Obito, Nagato, and Konan, allowing them to move freely again.
"I came here for the Tailed Beasts," Makoto stated bluntly.
"Hand over the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, and you'll save me some trouble."
Obito let out a cold snort. "You think you can just take the Akatsuki's years of work with a single demand?"
Makoto glanced at him and noticed that Obito's body was infused with space-time energy—he had already activated Kamui, which explained his confidence in speaking to him this way.
In this state, Obito was immune to all physical and ninjutsu attacks.
His body had been shifted into the time-space dimension, leaving only a projection behind in this world.
Makoto narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Obito. "You're quite bold. Back in my world, I actually admired you—especially your talent for building houses."
Obito had no idea what he was talking about and frowned in silence.
He was already prepared to escape at any moment and, if possible, take Nagato with him.
However, in the next instant, his mind suddenly blurred, his body became unnaturally light, and when he regained awareness, he found himself floating in midair.
Looking down in shock, he saw that his body on the ground had been severed in half—only half of his torso remained.
Makoto had directly forced his soul out of his body.
Since Obito had been using Kamui, half of his body was in the time-space dimension.
When Kamui was interrupted, the space-time forces instantly bisected him between two worlds.
"If you're so fearless, I'll just send you to your death," Makoto said, raising a hand with his palm facing Obito.
In an instant, the floating, spiritual form of Obito shattered into countless fragments of light, dissolving into the air.
Dead... just like that?
Konan swallowed hard, staring at Obito's half-severed corpse on the ground.
Was this kind of power even within the realm of ninjas?
She found herself questioning reality.
Nagato, wielding the Rinnegan, was already at the pinnacle of strength in this world—yet compared to this man, he wasn't even on the same level!
Nagato took a deep breath but suddenly broke into a violent cough.
"Konan, run!"
He quickly formed hand seals, preparing to unleash a jutsu.
Makoto cast a single glance at Nagato, and in an instant, Nagato found himself completely immobilized.
His hands, which had been forming seals, were forcibly separated.
"No need to be in such a hurry—I never said I was going to kill you," Makoto said casually.
His gaze lingered on Konan for a moment longer.
Though her appearance was the same, the aura she carried was vastly different from the Konan in his world.
The Konan from his world had a gentler presence, often greeting others with a warm smile.
In contrast, the Konan of this world exuded a cold and distant demeanor.
She wore the Akatsuki's black cloak adorned with red clouds, and the piercing below her lower lip added an air of both restraint and undeniable allure.
Makoto slowly addressed the two of them, "I am actually a sage from another world. In that world, I unified the Five Great Nations, established a singular empire, and brought about lasting peace."
Nagato and Konan's expressions shifted between shock and doubt.
The claim sounded utterly absurd, yet at the same time, there was no reason for this man to lie.
"In that world, all three of you served under me," Makoto continued.
"I'm talking about you, Nagato, Konan—and Yahiko as well."
When Makoto mentioned Yahiko, both Nagato and Konan trembled for a brief moment before quickly regaining their composure.
This was too absurd to believe… Another world?
How could such a thing be possible?
Seeing their disbelief, Makoto continued, "If I remember correctly, Konan, your relationship with Yahiko was more than just friendship, wasn't it?"
Konan: "…"
"In my world, Yahiko and Konan were also deeply in love. However, out of consideration for Nagato, they never truly got together. Instead, they were busy trying to find a suitable partner for him…"
As the ruler of the Sun Empire, there was nothing Makoto couldn't find out if he wanted to.
His influence stretched across the entire nation, leaving no secrets beyond his reach.
Hearing this, Konan felt her entire body tremble as countless memories resurfaced in her mind.
Makoto then added, "When you were children, you had a dog, didn't you?"
Silence.
They were in a room at the top of a high tower in Amegakure, enclosed by three walls, with one side left completely open to the stormy skies.
Nagato tried to speak but was interrupted by another violent cough.
"Why are you telling us all this?" he asked hoarsely.
"Are you trying to make me hand over the Tailed Beasts to you?"
Makoto admitted frankly, "You're going to die soon. You'll never be able to accomplish what you set out to do. Instead of letting your ambitions die with you, why not give me the Rinnegan, the Gedo Statue, and all the Tailed Beasts? In return, I'll take Konan to my world—where she can live with Yahiko and Nagato once again."
Konan froze in shock.
Nagato fell silent, as if weighing the credibility of Makoto's words.
Seeing this, Makoto narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "I could just kill you and take your Rinnegan. The Gedo Statue and the Tailed Beasts would be mine either way. Consider this an act of mercy—don't be ungrateful."
Nagato: "…"
He slowly lifted his head and looked at Konan beside him.
Realizing what he was about to do, Konan quickly spoke up, "Nagato, we—"
"Konan," Nagato interrupted her.
"We don't have a choice. And… I really am about to die."
Konan's heart ached as she whispered, "But what does another world's version of us have to do with me? In this world… I only have you."
Nagato let out a sorrowful smile. "If that world truly exists, then Yahiko and I will surely see you as family."
He had turned Yahiko's corpse into the Deva Path of Pain, creating the illusion that Yahiko was still by their side.
Had he ever stopped missing Yahiko? Everything he had done was to carry on Yahiko's will.
Nagato turned his gaze toward Makoto, remaining silent for a moment before finally speaking.
"I hope what you say is true. If not, even in death, I will curse you in the depths of hell for all eternity!"
Makoto paid no mind to his words.
With a single wave of his hand, Nagato's body instantly froze in place.
A soft blue glow spread over him, and then—his purple Rinnegan detached from his sockets on its own.
The two Rinnegan fell effortlessly into Makoto's palm.
Without them, Nagato's breathing grew ragged, and before their eyes, his once-vibrant red hair rapidly faded to white.
"Nagato!" Konan gasped in horror, rushing forward to support him.
Nagato's face was deathly pale.
He looked at Konan, who was now so close, and tried to lift his hand to touch her cheek.
But before he could, his hand stopped midair—then fell lifelessly to his side.
"Nagato…"
Konan stood frozen, staring in disbelief at Nagato's motionless body.
For the second time in her life, she watched as someone she loved left her behind.
Makoto, meanwhile, was focused on the Rinnegan in his hands, feeling the immense power contained within them.
Without White Zetsu, he would have to activate them using his own chakra—a rather troublesome process.
"Let's go," he said to Konan.
Still lost in grief, Konan remained silent.
After a long pause, she finally spoke. "At least… let me give Nagato a proper burial."
But Makoto simply conjured a ball of flames, setting Nagato's body ablaze.
"He was a member of the Uzumaki clan, and he possessed the Rinnegan in life. If his body were left behind, it could be defiled by others, disturbing his rest in the Pure Land."
Konan recalled the existence of a forbidden technique—Edo Tensei—the jutsu that could summon and manipulate the souls of the dead.
She stared blankly at the flickering flames before her, lost in thought.
Then, she suddenly felt a hand grasp her shoulder.
In the blink of an eye, her surroundings shifted.
When she came to her senses, she was thousands of meters above the ground.
"Where to next?" Konan asked.
"Only the Eight-Tails remains."
Moving at high speed through the sky, Makoto carried Konan with him.
In less than a minute, they arrived at the ancient teleportation array that connected to the moon, leaving Konan utterly shocked.
At this time, Sasuke had already confronted the Eight-Tails, and Killer B had left the Valley of Clouds and Lightning.
Without White Zetsu to provide intelligence, Makoto could only rely on the Golden Tenseigan on the moon to locate him.
Makoto was the only one in existence capable of activating the Golden Tenseigan—not even Toneri on the moon could do it.
After considerable effort, Makoto successfully sealed the Eight-Tails into the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
As for the Nine-Tails, it was sealed within himself.
Moon, Hamura's Shrine.
Konan's body glowed with a soft blue light—Makoto had enveloped her in his chakra.
The Golden Tenseigan in Hamura's Shrine had placed a curse upon the area: anyone without Hamura's bloodline would be drained of chakra and perish upon entering.
In just this short period of time, Konan had already accepted that Makoto was indeed the legendary Sage.
The way he used space-time travel, his effortless suppression of the Eight-Tails, and the fact that he had brought her to the moon—each of these feats was beyond the reach of ordinary beings.
Floating above Makoto's palm were two purple Rinnegan.
When he had used them to summon the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path earlier, he had clearly felt their immense power—different from the Tenseigan, yet resonating with it in a strange way.
Upon returning, he would need to have Kabuto study them further.
Makoto stowed away the Rinnegan and activated the Golden Tenseigan, opening a portal to another world.
The gateway appeared as a swirling black vortex of chaos, impossible to see through from the outside.
"Let's go," Makoto said to Konan.
Konan swallowed hard before following Makoto into the spatial portal.
Traveling through time and space had taken considerable effort, but Makoto knew that his original world's coordinates were not just spatial but also temporal.
By the time they reappeared in front of the massive Golden Tenseigan, almost no time had passed—Makoto had returned just moments after he had originally left.
"This…" Konan looked around, noticing that nothing had changed.
She hesitated, unsure if they had actually succeeded.
"By the way, Jiraiya is still alive in this world," Makoto suddenly remarked.
Konan froze for a moment before asking, "Have we… truly arrived in another world?"
Makoto's expression remained calm as he replied,
"This is my world. My empire."
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