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

Konoha Village Meeting Room

Inside the meeting room, people were either standing or sitting, their brows furrowed and their faces filled with anxiety.

Their eyes kept glancing towards the conference room entrance, as if they were expecting some important news.

Following Cheng Yun's instructions, they obediently waited there, anticipating her victorious return.

Time passed second by second, from dawn to dusk, the sunlight moved from east to west, and the shadows outside the conference room lengthened and shortened.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the conference room became increasingly tense, and everyone was somewhat restless.

Finally, the Fourth Raikage, A, could no longer contain himself and abruptly stood up, breaking the silence:

"Is that woman reliable or not?"

His voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction and anxiety:

"We've been waiting all day, and there's not a single word!"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi gently adjusted the Hokage hood on his head, his eyes becoming deep.

He tapped the table lightly with his knuckles, making a "tap-tap" sound, and said in a deep voice:

"Lord Raikage, please calm down..."

"Miss Cheng Yun has always been quietly contributing to our ninja world; we've all seen her efforts..."

"Now, all we can do is patiently wait for news from her."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi's words slowly fell, the Fourth Raikage, A, opened his mouth, preparing to speak again, but was abruptly interrupted by a dazzling golden light.

The golden light, like a shooting star streaking across the sky, instantly illuminated the entire conference room.

Then, the golden light gradually dissipated, and Cheng Yun's figure slowly appeared, like a painting gradually becoming clearer.

She stood there, her expression somber, her gaze lowered, silent.

Her face was etched with exhaustion and guilt, as if she were still unable to extricate herself from the grief of the sacrifice of the man in black.

Upon seeing Cheng Yun's sudden appearance, everyone stood up, their eyes filled with both concern and inquiry.

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly walked to Cheng Yun's side and asked softly:

"Miss Chengyun, you're back. How did things go?"

Cheng Yun looked up at Hiruzen Sarutobi, then glanced around at everyone in the conference room, before finally speaking slowly:

"Feel sorry….."

"I...failed..."

The Fourth Raikage, A, frowned and asked in a low voice:

"It failed?"

Cheng Yun took a deep breath and briefly recounted the events surrounding Hei Yi Fengtian.

The atmosphere in the meeting room instantly became heavy and oppressive, and everyone observed a moment of silence for the heroic man who had sacrificed his life.

After a brief silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed lightly, breaking the silence first:

"Miss Chengyun, does this mean that with our current strength, there is truly no way for us to contend with Fengtian?"

His voice carried a hint of helplessness and anticipation, his gaze fixed intently on Cheng Yun.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yun was about to speak when the impatient Fourth Raikage, Ai, interrupted her, saying:

"Miss Chengyun, why don't you let us all come at us together!"

"With the entire ninja world united, and with Fengtian from that other timeline joining forces, I refuse to believe that so many of us working together can't defeat that guy Fengtian!"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yun's brows furrowed tightly, as if she could hold a pen between them.

She abruptly turned her head, staring directly at the Fourth Raikage, A, and replied bluntly:

"First of all, I absolutely despise guys who are all brawn and no brains! Your impulsiveness will only make things worse."

Her tone carried a hint of displeasure and reproach, which startled Lei Yingai.

Then, Cheng Yun took a deep breath and continued:

"Secondly, what you don't know is that summoning him from another dimension consumed most of my [Space-Time Power]!"

"I don't have the extra power to lead you all through time and space to attack Fengtian!"

The Fourth Raikage, A, was speechless at Cheng Yun's merciless words, his face turning pale and then red. However, he also realized that his suggestion might have been too impulsive.

The atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became more delicate.

Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed lightly, attempting to ease the tense atmosphere:

"Miss Chengyun, do you mean that we currently cannot directly confront Fengtian, nor can we travel to other dimensions through time travel to seek a solution, right?"

Cheng Yun nodded, her expression solemn:

"Yes, my [Space-Time Power] is currently depleted and needs time to recover..."

"Moreover, unfortunately, Fengtian has already obtained the Nine-Tails' chakra through other means..."

"We're running out of time..."

"Then we're completely helpless?"

The Fourth Raikage, A, asked unwillingly.

However, Cheng Yun simply shook her head slightly; the current situation had exceeded her expectations.

At that moment, she felt utterly powerless to change anything…

"Does this mean that even if we gather the power of the entire ninja world, we still cannot contend with Fengtian?"

Ōnoki, who had been sitting to the side for a while, also spoke up, his words tinged with doubt.

Faced with Onoki's question, Cheng Yun remained silent for a moment before finally speaking again. Although her voice was calm, it revealed an endless heaviness:

"Fengtian is no longer the same person he once was..."

"Now, he has mastered the chakra of all the tailed beasts, and his strength far exceeds our imagination."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes dimmed.

Faced with such a severe and complex situation, a tall and familiar figure involuntarily appeared in Cheng Yun's mind.

That was her father, holding a long spear, standing proudly above the river of time. His figure seemed to be able to penetrate all obstacles and look directly at the unknown other side.

My father's eyes were always so firm, as if no difficulty could stop him from moving forward.

"If only Dad were here..."

Cheng Yun murmured softly, her voice, though gentle, was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring ripples in everyone's hearts.

Her gaze became distant and unfocused, as if she were lost in memories of her father.

"If it were him, perhaps he wouldn't be in such a predicament as I am, and would be able to handle all of this more calmly..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze deepened, as if he were pondering something, while the Fourth Raikage, A, clenched his fists, his face a mixture of resentment and anger.

"Miss Chengyun, the 'father' you just mentioned is...?"

Onoki asked curiously, his voice trembling slightly, as if he had grasped a thin thread that might bring a turning point.

Cheng Yun took a deep breath, her eyes becoming profound, as if she were lost in distant memories.

"He... is my father, and also the one who guided me in the [Power of Time and Space]."

Her tone carried a hint of reverence and nostalgia:

"He possesses extraordinary power; he is the strongest person I have ever seen."

"If he were here, perhaps he really could find a way to fight against Fengtian."

As she said this, a hint of determination flashed in Cheng Yun's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by helplessness and disappointment.

"So, where is this 'old man' now?"

The Fourth Raikage, A, asked eagerly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

However, Cheng Yun simply shook her head gently. Her eyes became deep and sorrowful, as if at this moment, she had returned to that distant past and witnessed that heartbreaking scene.

"He... is no longer within [time and space]..."

"In order to save all living beings, he resolutely buried himself in the river of time, becoming an eternal monument."

Upon hearing this, the hopes that had been ignited within everyone were instantly extinguished.

Cheng Yun's gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on Uchiha Fugaku and Kakashi.

Cheng Yun's gaze slowly swept over everyone present, and finally, her gaze settled on Uchiha Fugaku and Kakashi.

After a moment of silence, she spoke slowly, her voice soft yet resounding like thunder in the conference room:

"We...may still have a glimmer of hope."

These words were like a clear spring, instantly nourishing the almost withered flower of hope in everyone.

Their eyes lit up again as they stared intently at Cheng Yun, waiting for her to continue.

"Where is the hope?"

The Fourth Raikage, A, asked eagerly, his eyes flashing with resentment and anticipation.

Cheng Yun took a deep breath, her gaze becoming unusually firm. She didn't answer directly, but slowly raised her finger, pointing at Uchiha Fugaku and Kakashi…