Obito launched into a lengthy explanation of the story of the Sage of Six Paths and the Ten-Tails.
"...The Eye of the Moon Plan is Akatsuki's ultimate goal.
We will cast a supreme illusion over everyone in the shinobi world. No one will be able to escape.
Within this illusion, everyone will live out their ideal life.
No wars, no tragedies, no pain. We will achieve a truly peaceful world."
At that moment, everyone was moved.
"Wouldn't a world like that be fake?"
Rasa slammed the table and pointed at Obito's mask as he challenged him.
"Fake? Even so, it would be far better than this cruel world.
Five Kage, take a look at this world.
The First Shinobi World War, the Second Shinobi World War, the Third Shinobi World War.
Humans live on the same land, plundering one another for room to survive. That is our cruel reality."
The Five Kage said nothing, remaining silent.
"This world is too absurd. Why not enter an illusion where everyone can find happiness?"
"No, it would still be false. People immersed in eternal happiness would grow empty and lonely.
Madara, you're robbing humanity of its spirit of exploration and tireless self-improvement."
Obito fell silent.
Everyone thought Minato had successfully persuaded him.
But Obito merely glanced at Minato before changing the subject.
"All we lack now is the power of the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails.
The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki-Killer B.
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki-Kushina Uzumaki and Naruto Uzumaki.
I hope you will willingly hand over those three. Do not stand in the way of everyone's happiness."
"The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki?"
A's expression froze, and he pointed at Obito.
"Wasn't B already..."
He seemed to realize something.
"Our attempt to capture the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki failed. He escaped.
Just what you'd expect of a perfect Jinchūriki..."
"Wh... what?"