Nesting Dolls

Madara floated high in the sky, carrying the detached calm of one who stood too high to bear the cold. The ground was shrouded in silver moonlight, giving it a hazy beauty that seemed both real and unreal.

Such a silent, desolate scene was being enjoyed by him alone. There was no good wine to drink, no close friends to chat with; it truly was not satisfying enough. He stroked his chin and mused, "Hashirama is in an Impure World Reincarnation state, but it seems there's nothing much to talk about with him. I nearly forgot, there are still a few left."

Sasuke waited for a while, only dispelling his Susanoo after the silver light outside had faded.

Looking at the five clear-headed people, Black Zetsu remarked, "As expected, the light didn't penetrate Susanoo's defenses."

"It's finally over!" Naruto immediately noticed Black Zetsu nearby and said in surprise, "Looks like that black guy is fine too."

Sakura looked around and discovered that the Allied Shinobi Forces, whose figures had still been visible earlier, had completely disappeared. There were now many little balls hanging upside down from the trees, though she had no idea what they were. Still, the most important thing now was to dispel the Infinite Tsukuyomi. She looked at Sasuke and asked, "Where did everyone else go? Sasuke, how do we break this Genjutsu?"

Sasuke glanced at Ming Jing and said somewhat arrogantly, "A Rinnegan Genjutsu should only be dispelled by a Rinnegan."

"So that means it can only be done with Sasuke's left eye." Kakashi looked at Sasuke's eye as he spoke.

Ming Jing smiled without saying anything, while Black Zetsu beside him sneered. "In your dreams. Once we deal with you, it'll all be over."

As soon as Black Zetsu finished speaking, Madara descended from the