"Tailed Beast Bomb Rasenshuriken!"
"Complete Body Susanoo!"
Above the fractured earth, one of the titanic satellites from Chibaku Tensei was instantaneously shredded to pieces, while another was completely pulverized into fine dust by the devastating impact of the Rasenshuriken.
A blinding white light erupted across the sky, turning the night into absolute day. The sheer cataclysmic grandeur of the spectacle caused both Kakashi and Sakura to draw in a sharp, collective breath.
As Sasuke's Susanoo soared through the heavens, slicing relentlessly through the obstacles, his expression grew incredibly grim. He watched as a seemingly endless torrent of colossal spheres continued to fall from the upper atmosphere.
"Damn it... they just keep coming, one after another..."
Sakura stared up at the cosmic onslaught Naruto and Sasuke were desperately pushing back.
"This is insane..."
In that exact moment, the proud thought she had harbored in her heart—Tsunade-sama, I think I've finally caught up to them—felt like a harsh, mocking slap across her own face.
Meanwhile, a massive Chibaku Tensei sphere was descending directly over Kanon's position. Madara had unleashed this indiscriminate bombardment solely to buy time, fully aware that a technique of this scale could never hope to harm Kanon.
Sure enough, Kanon merely raised a single hand and unleashed Almighty Push. The colossal meteor instantly fractured and split open, its shattered remnants violently propelled outward in every direction by an absolute repulsive force.
High above the clouds, Madara slowly slid his forehead protector upward. Staring intensely at the crimson moon, he paused, turned his head, and playfully flashed a peace sign down toward Kanon.
Kanon raised her own hand and returned the peace sign to Madara. At this very moment, Madara felt a profound certainty that his lifelong dream was finally within his grasp.
His spirit roared with triumphant laughter. The Infinite Tsukuyomi, a world of absolute, unblemished peace, was finally about to arrive. The dream he had carried since childhood was right before his eyes.
'According to the text written on that stone monument... when one who possesses the power of the Rinnegan draws near to the moon, the Eye of the Moon that grants the infinite dream shall open.'
'Illuminate the world... Kanon, I shall be the one to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Go, and live out your life in total peace within the dream world. May your new beginning be entirely devoid of darkness.'
'Live happily in that new world with your family, your companions, and all your precious bonds.'
'Once the dust from all of this settles, I will protect you in the world outside for the rest of your days.'
Suddenly, a third eye split open upon Madara's forehead. The nine-tomoe Rinne Sharingan emerged, its crimson reflection instantaneously mirroring itself across the surface of the blood-red moon, superimposing nine massive tomoe onto the lunar disk.
Bringing his hands together into a specific seal, Madara locked his gaze onto the crimson moon and commanded softly:
"Infinite Tsukuyomi... Activate."
Across the vast landscape, the remaining members of the Allied Shinobi Forces stood scattered across the battlefield. This Fourth Shinobi World War had long since become the largest conflict in human history.
At this moment, as the sky began to rain colossal fragments of rock, the expressions of thousands of ninja twisted in sheer terror.
"Why is the entire ground shaking like this?!" Kurotsuchi cried out in shock.
"Meteors incoming at four o'clock!" someone screamed at the top of their lungs.
Darui snapped his gaze toward the coordinates. Sure enough, a cluster of meteors was hurtling down. Gritting his teeth, Darui yelled anxiously, "There are too many of them, and the impact zones are going to shift! Focus on your defensive formations!"
"What on earth is happening over there?!" Suigetsu muttered, knitting his brows in frustration.
But as the Third Hokage, Hiruzen, lifted his gaze toward the heavens, his eyes widened. Reflected in the crimson moon was the unmistakable projection of the nine-tomoe pattern.
Sasuke, watching from the air, realized the nine-tomoe Rinne Sharingan had begun its projection. A profound sense of dread gripped him.
"Kanon! Get over to Naruto's side right now!" Sasuke roared at the top of his lungs.
Yet Kanon remained completely unmoved. She sat quietly where she was, staring serenely up at the moon. The Infinite Tsukuyomi was finally descending upon the world.
Her own dream was finally on the verge of being realized. A world entirely devoid of regret, a reality filled with absolute happiness, and that beautiful, pristine field of flowers, it was all finally right in front of her.
"Kanon!" Sasuke screamed again, immediately diving his Susanoo downward through the atmosphere.
Down on the ground, Naruto manifested nine colossal Rasenshuriken within his grasp.
"My next attack is going to obliterate all these meteors at once! Don't worry!"
"Kakashi-sensei, Sakura, both of you stay right next to me and don't move an inch!"
With that, Naruto turned and yelled toward the distant figure of his friend: "Kanon! The Infinite Tsukuyomi is a lie! Hurry up and come over here to my side!"
Hearing Naruto's desperate roar, Kanon replied in an incredibly soft, calm voice:
"Naruto, you will never understand just how much I have sacrificed to reach this day. Everything I have ever fought for was entirely for this exact moment."
"My entire life has been building toward this turning point. Perhaps what awaits me afterward is an eternity of suffering, but as I have said before..."
"If it allows people to once again embrace the family members they have lost, and makes amends for the countless regrets they carry, then it is absolutely worth sacrificing everything I have to bring it back."
"Now, the dream is right before my eyes."
Kanon stood up, lifting her face toward the heavens. Her expression was completely tranquil, deeply entranced by the knowledge that the Infinite Tsukuyomi would finally fill the void within everyone's hollow hearts.
Of course, the ultimate goal shared by Kanon and Konin was not the Infinite Tsukuyomi itself; the grand illusion was merely an indispensable catalyst for what was to come.
Seeing that his words were completely failing to reach her, Naruto grew increasingly desperate, but the descending meteors left him no time to hesitate. He had to unleash his attack immediately while ensuring he didn't accidentally catch Sasuke in the crossfire.
"Kanon, if this truly is your dream, then I will respect your choice!" Naruto declared fiercely, hurling the massive Rasenshuriken into the sky.
The nine spinning blades of chakra soared into the heavens, erupting into a colossal blanket of white light that completely swallowed the falling meteors.
Seeing Sasuke's Susanoo plunging down at extreme speed, Naruto yelled, "Sasuke! Don't just drop down out of nowhere!"
"Otherwise, you're going to get caught in the blast of the Rasenshuriken—"
Before Naruto could even finish his sentence, the towering Susanoo landed heavily right in front of him. Sasuke cast one final, lingering glance toward Kanon, the only sister he had left alive in this world. Deep within his soul, his heart wailed in silent agony.
"Hey! Could you make a little less noise when you land?!" Naruto complained.
"Quiet. Stop talking, and don't move!"
With a swift motion, Sasuke folded the massive wings of his Susanoo inward, completely enveloping Naruto, Kakashi, and Sakura within an impenetrable shield.
As the shattered remnants of the meteors rained down outside, the remaining ninja across the continent felt the earth buckle and groan beneath their feet, their brows furrowing in deep apprehension. The sheer scale of the crisis was overwhelming.
Gaara looked around at the devastation, his expression grave as countless fragments tore the landscape to pieces.
The wind caught Kanon's crimson Uchiha trench coat, making it flutter gently. The breeze parted her long, jet-black hair, revealing the proud Uchiha crest emblazoned across her back.
Her expression was entirely serene. At this moment, the distortion and malice that had once twisted her features completely melted away, replaced by the gentle warmth she had possessed at the very beginning.
A beautiful, soft smile graced Kanon's face as she looked up at Madara in the sky, giving him a quiet nod of approval.
Deep within the consciousness of the Flower Realm, Konin spoke in a tender, hushed tone:
"Kanon... you have officially walked this path to its very end. Go."
"Go and enjoy your dreamscape. This is your final dream..."
"I will remain right here watching over you. The moment you awaken from this dream, we will begin our true work."
Kanon nodded gently, reaching her hand out toward Konin.
Konin froze. Her gaze trembled, and a single tear escaped the corner of her twenty-four-tomoe Rinnegan, tracing a silent path down her cheek.
"Kanon... thank you for always believing in me so blindly..."
Saying this, Konin reached out and locked her fingers firmly with Kanon's.
"To believe blindly in oneself... that is the one conviction I have never abandoned."
"Konin, my very life is a gift that you pulled back from the brink of death. Why would I ever doubt you?"
With those words, Kanon stepped forward and pulled Konin into a tight, warm embrace, burying herself completely in her arms. This time, Kanon did not shed a single tear; instead, she laughed with pure, unadulterated happiness.
"Konin... because you exist, I am truly happy..."
In a breathtaking, radiant field of flowers, countless vibrant blossoms swayed gently in the breeze, filling the air with a mesmerizing, sweet fragrance.
As the wind drifted past, petals rained down like a colorful shower around them. In the absolute center of the meadow, the two girls stood looking at each other, their smiles reflecting a bond that had fused their very souls together.
They held each other tightly, as if trying to pass every ounce of their warmth into the other.
Within this endless field of flowers, their embrace formed a beautifully tragic, perfect portrait, radiating a deep sense of shared memories and profound comfort.
The surrounding blossoms seemed to resonate with the pure emotion of the moment, bursting into even more radiant, brilliant colors, offering their most beautiful blessings to Kanon.
Time itself seemed to freeze, leaving nothing in existence but the warmth of their embrace and the breathtaking beauty of the meadow.
Their soft laughter and the falling petals wove together, playing a silent, exquisite melody. It was a scene capable of entrancing anyone who looked upon it, as if they had been transported into a flawless, dreamlike world.
After a long while, Kanon and Konin gently parted. Kanon spoke softly, "Well then... I'm off."
"Go ahead. When the time is right, I will wake you."
"Yeah... Konin, thank you."
With those final words, Kanon's consciousness departed from the Flower Realm.
She opened her eyes to the outside world, looking up at Madara, who had already completed the hand seals for the grand ritual.
"Now... let us become one!" Madara roared.
The nine-tomoe eye upon his forehead mirrored the ancient majesty of Kaguya Otsutsuki. In an instant, the crimson moon erupted with a brilliant, blinding light that rivaled the sun itself.
The absolute radiance washed over the entire planet, instantly transforming the pitch-black night into a blinding white day. The intense light pierced effortlessly through every cloud layer, plunging the entire world into a pure, unblemished void of white.
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