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

Beneath Konoha Village

With a distortion of space, Fengtian's figure slowly appeared here.

"By the mandate of Heaven..."

Madara Uchiha's voice was slightly hoarse, revealing his current weakness.

He struggled to support himself, his gaze fixed intently on Fengtian:

"How is the situation?"

His previous fierce battle with Sasuke had already severely weakened him, and controlling the Gedo Mazo to help Fengtian absorb the Tailed Beast Chakra only exacerbated his weakness.

The long hours of hard work and mental strain exacerbated his physical condition.

"Lord Madara, everything is progressing smoothly."

Fengtian reported the situation one by one. Although his voice was calm, his eyes could not hide a trace of worry.

"Sasori and Kakuzu have successfully escaped danger, and their injuries have been healed under the influence of the [Power of Cause and Effect]."

"Shisui and Obito have successfully escaped the enemy's pursuit and are currently hiding in a safe place."

At this point, Fengtian paused slightly, his gaze becoming even more intense as he looked at Uchiha Madara.

He knew very well that the powerful man before him, though possessing an iron will, was already as fragile as a candle flickering in the wind.

If it weren't for his unwavering belief in the "Eye of the Moon" project, he would probably have already burned out long ago.

"However, Lord Madara, your health condition..."

Fengtian's words carried an indescribable heaviness.

Madara Uchiha waved his hand slightly, interrupting Fengtian. A complex smile appeared on his face.

"Very good, Fengtian..."

"Your abilities and performance have exceeded my expectations."

Madara Uchiha's words carried a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction. His gaze was deep and complex, as if at this moment, he saw some possibility for the future.

With you here on the 【Eye of the Moon】 project, I can confidently... entrust everything to you.

As he spoke, Madara Uchiha's voice trembled slightly, and a sense of relief appeared in his eyes, as if at this moment, he had finally found someone who could inherit his will.

His gaze became deep and distant, as if piercing through time and space to see the distant future.

Fengtian's heart sank suddenly. He keenly sensed the farewell meaning in Uchiha Madara's words, which made him feel a strong sense of unease.

He quickly stepped forward, clasped his hands tightly, and looked on with urgency and determination.

"Lord Madara, you absolutely cannot give up like this!"

Fengtian's voice carried an undeniable resolve:

"Our plan is not yet complete; the realization of the [Eye of the Moon] still requires your help!"

However, Madara Uchiha simply shook his head slightly, a faint smile on his face, a smile that showed both acceptance of the past and anticipation for the future.

"Fengtian, you don't need to comfort me anymore."

Madara Uchiha's voice was weak, but exceptionally firm:

"I know my physical condition better than anyone else. I am already more than satisfied to have come this far and witnessed your growth and transformation."

At this point, Madara Uchiha's eyes gradually became melancholic and profound:

"The road ahead is truly yours to walk alone..."

After speaking, Madara Uchiha's eyes indeed gradually became melancholy, as if at this moment, all his lofty ambitions had turned into endless sighs and nostalgia.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze passing through the layers of wooden buildings, as if crossing the boundaries of time and space, returning to the era that belonged to him.

In those deep eyes, a fleeting, almost imperceptible hint of reminiscence and tenderness flashed.

Perhaps he was reminiscing about a close friend from his era…

Fengtian remained silent for a moment, unable to speak.

He stared blankly at the dying Uchiha Madara before him, struggled internally for a moment, and finally slowly spoke:

"Lord Madara, perhaps I still have a way to allow you to live in this world..."

"However, your consent is required before this can be performed..."

Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha's previously dejected eyes flashed with surprise. He slightly turned his head to look at Fengtian, his voice carrying a hint of incomprehension and curiosity:

"Oh? What's your plan?"

Fengtian stared intently at Uchiha Madara and said, word by word:

"【Edo Tensei】..."

Upon hearing the name, Madara Uchiha's eyes flashed with shock, followed by deep thought.

He naturally knew what the Impure World Reincarnation was; it was a forbidden technique that summoned the soul of the dead from the underworld and attached it to a living sacrifice to achieve rebirth.

Although this rebirth is not complete and is subject to the caster's control, it is an opportunity for him to continue living and to complete the [Eye of the Moon] project.

"【Edo Tensei】...?"

Madara Uchiha repeated in a low voice, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

He knew all too well that once he chose this path, it meant he would lose his true freedom and become a puppet in the hands of others.

Although he had complete faith in Fengtian and knew how to break free from the Impure World Reincarnation spell.

But given Fengtian's seemingly unsolvable abilities, whether he can successfully undo the [Impure World Reincarnation] is still an unknown!

Finally, after a moment of silent contemplation, Madara Uchiha slowly nodded, indicating his agreement with Fengtian's idea.

He was willing to pay any price for that ideal world, for the success of the "Eye of the Moon" project.

"In that case, let me go to that world first to look for some long-lost friends..."

Madara Uchiha's voice carried a hint of relief and anticipation, as if it were a final farewell to this world.

He turned his head slightly, gazing intently at Fengtian:

"You have awakened the Rinnegan with one eye, which means you possess the power to control the Gedo Mazo..."

"From this moment forward, this power is yours..."

At this point, Madara Uchiha's tone became unusually solemn:

"From now on, until I awaken—no, or rather until I exist again in another form, everything in this world is in your hands..."

After speaking, Madara Uchiha slowly closed his eyes, which were once as sharp as an eagle's, but were now cloudy.

His body gradually lost its support, as if all his life force had been drained away at this moment, and he finally collapsed into Fengtian's arms.

Fengtian held Madara Uchiha's increasingly cold hand tightly, his eyes revealing determination and complexity.

He knew all too well that the legendary ninja who had once suppressed an era—Uchiha Madara—had already passed away in sorrow at this moment.

"Lord Madara, rest assured, I will definitely fulfill your last wish and make the [Eye of the Moon] project a reality!"

Fengtian's voice was deep and powerful, each word like a vow uttered from the bottom of his heart.

At this moment, he was no longer fixated on going home, but on fulfilling Ban's dream!

If it weren't for Madara Uchiha's repeated rescues, my cycle of reincarnation would have ended long ago!

Now, all he needs to do is realize the "Eye of the Moon" plan as soon as possible! Even if this plan is condemned from beginning to end, none of that matters...

"The bright future, I cannot see it with my eyes..."

"The road is winding..."

"I...can't finish walking..."