Naruto: Forced to activate Infinite Tsukuyomi in order to return home

Upon hearing this, Fengtian nodded slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes.

A smile appeared on Cheng Yun's lips, and then she flicked her fingers lightly, producing a crisp snap in the air.

Immediately afterwards, the surrounding scenery seemed to be stirred by an invisible hand, becoming distorted and hazy, as if time and space had lost their order at this moment.

In the blink of an eye, the two found themselves in a strange space, where all kinds of clocks hung on all sides, their ticking sounds weaving together a melodious tune.

This is Cheng Yun's unique [subspace]!

"Please have a seat!"

Cheng Yun waved her right hand, her tone carrying a hint of nonchalance and unruliness.

Before they finished speaking, the space in front of them rippled slightly, and an ancient Go table and two stone benches appeared out of thin air, as if they had been plucked from the void.

Looking at the Go table in front of him, Fengtian felt a surge of inexplicable emotions.

This Go table reminded him of the era before he traveled back in time, and those familiar yet distant memories surged into his mind like a tide.

A complex light flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and slowly sat down on the stone bench, as if he were having a silent conversation with his past self.

The playful look on Cheng Yun's face gradually faded, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness. She looked intently at Feng Tian and slowly spoke:

"Do you know?"

Her voice was deep and magnetic, as if every word contained some profound meaning.

"Our fate is like this game of chess..."

Cheng Yun's fingers gently traced the chessboard, the pieces striking the board with soft sounds, as if telling the story of fate.

"We are all in the game, but neither of us is the one playing the game..."

A hint of helplessness and regret flashed in her eyes, as if she were lamenting the capriciousness of fate.

Upon hearing this, Fengtian's face showed an unnatural expression. He frowned slightly, and his voice carried a hint of doubt and unease:

"Who is actually playing the game?"

Cheng Yun simply smiled without saying a word. She stretched out her finger and pointed to the boundless sky, as if hinting at something.

Then, she gently picked up a chess piece, her movements slow and solemn, as if performing a sacred ritual.

The chess piece traced a graceful arc in the air before landing steadily on the chessboard with a crisp sound.

Cheng Yun's gaze was profound, as if piercing through the barriers of time and space. He slowly said:

"Those who wield the chess pieces are hidden in the cracks of time and space. They control the trajectories of countless lives, just like the pieces on the chessboard. Whether they live or die, whether they are happy or sad, it is all up to them."

Fengtian frowned, a sense of unprecedented shock and unease welling up inside him.

He knew that his journey to this world was not accidental, but rather guided by some kind of force.

Now that the true nature of this force is about to be revealed, how could he not feel nervous?

"So... are we just supposed to let them do whatever they want?"

Fengtian's voice carried a hint of resentment.

Cheng Yun gently shook her head, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes:

"No! Fate may be like a game of chess, but even the pieces have the power to resist."

"Though we are not the ones playing the game, we can still find a way to break the deadlock and defy fate!"

Cheng Yun paused, her gaze shifting to the chessboard. Seeing that Feng Tian was still lost in thought and hadn't made a move, she shook her head helplessly, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Then, she picked up a chess piece and gently placed it down, her movements elegant and composed.

"Actually, do you know what?"

Cheng Yun's voice rang out again, carrying a hint of mystery and profundity:

"We have fought through countless cycles of reincarnation, countless life-or-death struggles."

"Although I possess the power of time and space, which allows me to maintain this youthful appearance, time still flows by silently..."

"You just can't perceive it..."

Upon hearing this, Fengtian frowned, his face full of confusion:

"Countless cycles of reincarnation? Haven't we only gone through six?"

His voice carried a hint of doubt and confusion, as if he were trying to piece together fragments of his memory.

Cheng Yun did not respond directly to this. She simply continued to focus on the chessboard, her movements of holding and placing the pieces were smooth and natural, as if each move contained some kind of profound meaning.

"Actually, a long time ago, I dreamed of sitting down with you like this and having a calm and peaceful conversation..."

Cheng Yun's tone carried a hint of barely perceptible emotion, as if all the past struggles and disturbances had transformed into the warmth of the present moment.

"But unfortunately, the player behind me has never been willing to give us that chance, which is why we've been fighting endlessly..."

A hint of helplessness and regret flashed in her eyes, as if she were recounting the days when she was forced into conflict.

"Who is the player behind you, holding the chess pieces?"

Upon hearing this, Fengtian looked puzzled. He stared intently at Chengyun, trying to find the answer in her eyes.

"Who?"

Cheng Yun repeated Feng Tian's question, her expression suddenly turning strange, as if she had eaten something odd-tasting.

When she placed her next piece, she deliberately slammed it into the board, creating a small dent, as if venting her frustration.

"A 'professional' electrician who doesn't know anything about electricity!"

She said this through gritted teeth, her tone full of sarcasm and helplessness.

She emphasized the word "professional" as if to stress the other person's absurdity and incompetence.

Finally, as the last piece was slowly placed, the enormous chessboard began to gradually disappear, as if it had never existed.

The conversation between Chengyun and Fengtian, however, seemed to open a long-sealed door, causing their relationship to begin to subtly change.

After a long pause, Cheng Yun's tone suddenly became unusually gentle. She stared intently into Feng Tian's eyes, as if trying to see into his soul, and softly said:

Do you remember... your name?

These words struck Fengtian like a thunderbolt, instantly resounding in his heart.

His pupils contracted sharply, his face filled with shock and disbelief.

He stared wide-eyed at Cheng Yun, his lips trembling incessantly, as if an invisible force were choking him, preventing him from uttering a sound.

"Name?" Fengtian asked with difficulty, his voice hoarse and trembling, "My name... isn't it Fengtian?"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, his mind suddenly felt as if it were being pierced by countless silver needles, causing unbearable pain.

He clutched his head tightly with both hands, groaning in pain, trying to find answers in his chaotic thoughts.

But those memories surged back like a tidal wave, bringing endless pain and confusion, almost suffocating him.

Cheng Yun quietly watched Feng Tian's pained expression, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

She didn't step forward to comfort her, but simply waited quietly, as if awaiting a crucial answer.

Fengtian trembled, repeatedly whispering:

"My name...my name..."

His voice was filled with confusion and helplessness, like a traveler lost in a vast ocean, desperately searching for a lighthouse to guide him.

Cheng Yun sighed softly, her eyes complex and deep, showing both sympathy for Fengtian's plight and a resolute determination in the face of fate.

She slowly stood up, walked to Fengtian's side, and gently patted his shoulder, her movements both tender and firm.

"Fengtian, that's just a code name, a name given to you in this meticulously constructed world so that you can easily identify each other."

Her voice was soft and clear, each word seemingly carrying a kind of magic, trying to penetrate the fog in Fengtian's heart.

"Or perhaps, it's a name given to you by the player behind you for some purpose."

Cheng Yun's tone carried a subtle hint of sarcasm, as if hinting at the unknown player's deeper intentions and conspiracy.

"But before you traveled through time, in your true destiny, do you still remember your original name, your original identity, and why you came here?"

Her question, like a sharp blade, pierced through the fog in Fengtian's heart, forcing him to confront those forgotten past events.

Fengtian closed his eyes in anguish, took a deep breath, and tried to search his mind for forgotten memories.

However, his memories seemed to be shrouded in a thick fog, and he could only vaguely see some blurry shadows. Those shadows swayed gracefully in the fog, but he could never reach the truth.

"I...I don't remember..."