Inside the underground cave…
Uchiha Madara sat upon a stone chair.
Obito Uchiha stood in silence.
Asuka leaned against a thick stalagmite with his arms crossed, his expression indifferent.
None of them spoke.
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In the end, it was Obito who broke the suffocating silence.
His voice was hoarse, like rusted iron being forced to move.
"What is your plan…? And what do you need me to do?"
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Obito's emotions were in complete turmoil.
From the moment he witnessed Kakashi Hatake kill Rin Nohara with his own hands, his entire world had collapsed.
Even now, he couldn't understand it.
Teammates who once fought side by side… who trusted each other with their lives—how had it come to this?
Rin's smile.
Kakashi's promise.
The laughter of their three-man squad.
All of it had shattered in an instant, turning into blades that stabbed deep into his heart.
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Even though Asuka had ultimately saved Rin…
Even though she hadn't truly died…
Obito still felt despair toward this world.
His beliefs were gone.
What remained was a reality filled with helpless sacrifices, twisted rules, and endless hatred—
A world where he couldn't even protect the one person he cared about most.
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He wanted answers.
He wanted to hear this so-called plan—
A plan that could supposedly bring true peace to the Ninja World.
And for that…
He was willing to become a pawn.
He was willing to stain his hands with blood.
As long as it could create a world without pain… without separation…
He would pay any price.
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Seated on the stone chair, Madara was deeply satisfied with Obito's current state.
His gaze shifted briefly toward Rin, who lay unconscious on a nearby bed.
Although Asuka's interference had prevented Obito from falling into absolute despair, it didn't matter.
Obito had already lost all hope in reality.
That alone was enough.
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Madara began to speak.
Slowly.
Calmly.
He explained the Eye of the Moon Plan.
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Its essence was simple—
To use Genjutsu to create a perfect world.
A world without pain.
Without loss.
Without suffering.
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The core of the plan was the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
A Genjutsu powerful enough to engulf the entire world.
To achieve it, three conditions were required:
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First — The Ten-Tails
The origin of all Chakra.
To obtain it, all nine Tailed Beasts must be gathered and fused into one.
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Second — The Rinnegan
Only someone with the Rinnegan could control the Ten-Tails.
Without it, anyone who tried would be destroyed.
Only by becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki could one wield its power—and activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
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Third — The Moon
The Genjutsu couldn't spread across the world directly.
It had to be reflected.
Projected onto the Moon—
Then cast back down to envelop the entire world.
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Madara's voice grew heavier, tinged with fanaticism.
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After hearing everything, Obito fell silent.
The plan was insane.
Terrifying.
To trap the entire world in an illusion…
Only someone like Madara could conceive of something so grand.
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And yet—
A part of him longed for it.
A world without pain.
Without parting.
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Madara didn't rush him.
He simply waited.
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After a long time, Obito finally spoke again.
His Mangekyō Sharingan spun slowly.
"…What do you need me to do?"
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A faint smile appeared on Madara's face.
"My body is nearing its end. I cannot complete this plan myself."
"You… will act as my proxy."
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"You will walk the world as 'Uchiha Madara.'"
"You will gather the Tailed Beasts."
"And when the time comes…"
"You will use the Rinnegan to resurrect me."
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"Then, I will become the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki… and complete the plan."
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Obito hesitated.
"Me… impersonate you?"
"My strength… isn't enough."
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Madara replied calmly:
"I will train you."
"Your Mangekyō possesses a rare Space-Time ability. It holds limitless potential."
"I will ensure you master it."
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"But there is a problem."
"The Mangekyō leads to blindness."
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He gestured slightly.
"You will need to merge with White Zetsu."
"With Hashirama's cells… your body will endure."
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Obito instinctively touched the missing half of his body.
Then glanced at Rin.
And nodded.
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At Madara's signal—
A white figure emerged.
A specially crafted White Zetsu.
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It had no consciousness.
No individuality.
Only purpose.
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It merged into Obito's body.
Slowly.
Completely.
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Sensation returned.
Strength surged.
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Obito clenched his new hand.
Power filled his veins.
This new body…
Felt even stronger than his original one.
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From the side—
Asuka, who had been silently watching everything unfold, suddenly clapped.
"Nice. Really nice."
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"Madara found his successor."
"Obito gained power."
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"This just makes me more confident in the success of the plan."
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Both of them turned to look at him.
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To Madara—
Asuka was the biggest unknown.
A variable he couldn't control.
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To Obito—
He was someone worthy of trust.
After all…
Asuka had saved Rin.
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Seeing their attention, Asuka spoke casually:
"No need to worry."
"I'm not here to interfere."
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"My goal is simple."
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"I want to witness the Ten-Tails."
"I want to see the true source of Chakra."
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"And more than that…"
A faint smile appeared on his lips.
"I want to fight the one who becomes its Jinchūriki."
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"I want to experience that level of power."
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"So go ahead."
"Push your plan forward."
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"I'll help."
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And just like that—
Deep within the underground cave—
Three individuals, each with their own hidden motives…
Reached an unspoken agreement.
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At this moment—
The true masterminds behind the Eye of the Moon Plan were assembled.
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And a storm…
One that would sweep across the entire Ninja World—
Had already begun to form.
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