Chapter 290: Infinite Tsukuyomi

Two beings of different races. Yet they wore identical eerie smiles.

And in perfect synchronization, they spoke the same words.

Forget Kaguya—this even made Madara feel uncomfortable.

With an almost pitiful expression, Kaguya lowered her gaze, her delicate lips parting slightly in grievance.

"It seems I mistook you for someone else. You truly are Ōtsutsuki Isshiki."

Madara: "..."

Obito burst into laughter. "Hahahaha."

He hadn't expected this thousand-year-old noblewoman to be so amusing.

With a chuckle, Obito remarked, "Honestly, Kaguya, you're nothing like I imagined."

Not just your personality, even your figure is different from those douji— Ahem.

Kaguya lifted her flawless face, her eyes brimming with unshed tears.

"I am sincere in my desire to cooperate with the two of you. Please, do not make things difficult for me."

Obito tilted his head, flashing a mischievous smile. "Haha, I was just messing with you, Kaguya."

"We're allies now. Naturally, I wouldn't lay a hand on you."

Whether Kaguya was truly distressed or simply putting on an act, whether her words were sincere or forced—none of that mattered to Obito.

All that mattered was making her understand one thing:

That he could toy—control—her as he pleased.

A smart woman like her wouldn't do anything foolish again.

"Alright then, let's get started, Kaguya."

"Very well."

The trio's figures floated in the sky, gradually approaching the moon.

Ōtsutsuki Obito trailed leisurely behind, keeping a close watch on Kaguya.

If she made any sudden moves, he would suppress her without hesitation.

As they neared the moon, the celestial body loomed ever larger.

And just as they were about to break through the atmosphere—

Kaguya suddenly spoke. "This distance is sufficient. However, to proceed, I will require your assistance."

"Kaguya, here's the plan."

Obito was the first to place a hand on Kaguya's delicate shoulder, smiling as he continued.

"I need you to construct a unified dream for everyone."

"Make them understand that their true enemies are not each other, but invaders from beyond this world."

Kaguya gave a slight nod, responding with grace, "Understood. I can do that."

Madara scoffed but placed his hand on Kaguya as well.

Krrk—

The long, blood-red eye on Kaguya's forehead began to shift.

The eye slowly twisted and expanded, forcing itself open as though attempting to break free from its confinement.

A Rinne Sharingan with nine tomoe!

The eye that would awaken the dream of infinity!

Kaguya focused her gaze on the moon, murmuring softly—

"Infinite Tsukuyomi… illuminate the world."

Nine pitch-black tomoe surfaced on the moon's surface.

The once serene, silvery moon was soon dyed crimson, emanating an eerie, otherworldly glow.

...

At that moment—

People across the world noticed the change in the sky.

"Look! That's…!"

"What's going on? Why is the moon turning red?!"

...

In a small village in the Land of Demons—

An elder's face turned pale, his voice trembling as he addressed those beside him.

"A blood moon! This is an omen of great calamity!"

"Throughout history, every blood moon has been followed by chaos, disasters, and war."

Some people were visibly shaken.

Others scoffed at the superstition.

"Old man, you're overthinking it. This is just a natural phenomenon."

The elder sighed, leaning on his staff. "Young one, do not be so quick to dismiss it. I once read an ancient record—"

"In the 130th year of the Founding Era, a blood moon appeared. The world's energy was severed, its life force drained, as if it had fallen into the depths of hell."

Hearing such a dire warning, the skeptical man hesitated. He looked up at the moon again.

"Huh?"

He frowned, scratching his head in confusion.

He could have sworn he saw a massive, ghostly figure looming over the world.

Shaking his head, he muttered, "Hah, must be my imagination acting up after listening to the old man."

...

But at that moment—

A loud cry rang out.

"Holy shit! Look at the sky! Doesn't it seem like there's some woman staring down at us?!"

"Am I just that lonely, or does even the moon look kind of… alluring now?"

Someone else chimed in.

"Dude, I swear I see a woman's face too! And that moon eye thing—it's on her forehead!"

High above—

Obito narrowed his eyes at Kaguya and asked, "Kaguya, we cast 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' together. So why is it only your face that's being projected?"

Kaguya blinked in confusion, not quite understanding why this mattered.

But seeing his dissatisfaction, she waved a hand casually, slightly delaying the jutsu to give him a turn in the spotlight.

...

Back in the Land of Demons—

The previously vocal man gasped again. "Wait—why did that chick suddenly turn into a guy?! And why does he look so… pervy?"

"But… I mean, he still looks kinda handsome. Slurp (gulping sound)."

—

In Konoha.

People who had been anxious about the blood moon and Kaguya's projection suddenly froze at the new image.

An awkward silence filled the village before a wave of confusion erupted.

"Bro, look! The Fifth Hokage ascended to the heavens!"

"Obito, what kind of nonsense are you pulling now?!"

"Husband, if you're not home watching little Hagoromo, what are you doing up there?!"

"Shikahisa, what do you think about this?"

"Ugh, such a drag… You keep asking me what I think—I think with my eyes."

"This is insane, Obito! That's the coolest thing ever!"

"Obito, is it finally time to begin that plan…?"

—

"One minute should be enough."

Satisfied, Kaguya let the jutsu continue.

Her Rinne Sharingan and the blood moon simultaneously unleashed a dazzling white light!

The moment the eerie glow bathed the land, night turned to day.

All noise ceased in an instant.

Everyone stared blankly at the sky, their eyes morphing into the spiraling pattern of the Rinnegan.

(Congratulations! You have received a temporary Rinnegan trial pass!)

The entire Shinobi World was now trapped in an endless dream.

No matter where they were, human or animal, all were drawn into the illusion crafted by the trio.

With Obito and Madara's support—

Kaguya clapped her hands together and chanted in a clear, sweet voice.

"Divine—Tree World Birth!"

Massive roots burst forth across the land.

Towering trunks shot skyward, their branches stretching far and wide, covering the world.

Silken tendrils extended from the branches, gently wrapping around each dreamer, cocooning them like fruit hanging from the tree.

With the entire world ensnared in the dream—

The next step was to harvest their chakra and cultivate a new fruit.

"Finally… I can reclaim my strength!"

Playing with a strand of her silver hair, Kaguya turned to Obito with a gentle smile.

"So then, how much chakra shall we take?"

Obito stroked his chin in thought.

"Can't be too greedy… Let's just take a small portion each."

After a moment's hesitation, he gave a number.

"How about… ninety percent?"

Kaguya: ( )?

Madara: ...

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