Black Zetsu didn't directly answer Ren's question, but instead offered an explanation.
"To activate Infinite Tsukuyomi, one must first become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki. At that time, the Eye of the Moon will open between the eyebrows. I don't know exactly how much ocular power it consumes, since I've never succeeded before."
Ren stared intently into Black Zetsu's eyes.
I can't see anything!
Whether he genuinely didn't know or knew but chose not to say, Ren couldn't guess.
However, Ren estimates that it shouldn't consume his eye power, otherwise even the Nine-Tomoe Rinne Sharingan wouldn't be able to withstand the drain.
Ren had no desire to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, even disregarding the potential risks involved.
In the original work, both Obito and Madara became stronger after becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, but they did so at the cost of their fashion value, resulting in a dramatic drop in their looks.
Ren is no longer considered human, but when he doesn't activate his template ability, he still looks like a human.
After chatting about some trivial matters, Ren let Black Zetsu leave.
Ren glanced at the moon and estimated it was past 9 o'clock. Tonight was not bad; at least he had chased away all the eyesores.
As for what to do next, of course, we'll go home for dinner.
Because the Ninja Academy also delayed its dismissal time, Natsuri didn't get home much earlier than Ren.
Before the two children came home, Takuma Mina had prepared dinner early, but they didn't touch it, reheating the food again and again.
When Ren returned home, the food had just been heated up, and the family of four happily enjoyed their ordinary dinner.
At Konoha Hospital.
With moist eyes, Kurenai looked at Asuma, who was unconscious and barely recognizable.
Asuma had already received treatment, and Asuma simply stayed quietly by his bedside, knowing she would be unable to sleep that night.
Not only was Kurenai unable to sleep, but Fugaku was also at home at that time.
Sasuke Uchiha excitedly held up a perfect score test paper above his head, anticipating his parents' praise.
Mikoto Uchiha gave Sasuke Uchiha a very forced smile, which, combined with her red and slightly swollen eyes, looked more like a grimace than a smile.
Fugaku wanted to smile, but knowing his own appearance, he maintained a poker face and spoke.
"Very good, Sasuke Uchiha, as expected of my son."
Sasuke Uchiha noticed Mikoto Uchiha's unusual behavior and, just as he was about to ask what was wrong, he unexpectedly heard Sasuke Uchiha praising Fugaku.
This phrase was usually only used by Itachi, which Sasuke Uchiha to always feel that his father didn't like him.
Sasuke Uchiha by Fugaku's praise, immediately forgot about Mikoto Uchiha's strange behavior and was enveloped in immense joy.
Sasuke Uchiha, not quite used to it, even became a little shy, his free hand unconsciously reaching to scratch the back of his head.
Before Sasuke Uchiha could even touch the back of his head, he realized he was imitating that idiot Naruto!
Sasuke Uchiha instantly withdrew his hand from behind his head, his smile vanished, and he nodded with what he thought was a serious but actually expressionless face.
Ultimately, it was Qing Tianzhu. Sasuke Uchiha, who wasn't burdened by a blood feud, only maintained his poker face for a few seconds before looking around with anticipation and joy in his eyes and asking.
Where is my brother?
"Itachi..."
Mikoto Uchiha immediately opened her mouth to respond, but didn't know what to say next. Seeing this, Fugaku took over the conversation.
"Itachi has a mission tonight and won't be coming back."
Sasuke Uchiha looked a little disappointed upon hearing this, but the disappointment quickly disappeared. If not tonight, he would tell his brother when he returned tomorrow night.
Sasuke Uchiha didn't notice was that Fugaku was staring blankly out the window.
Following Fugaku's line of sight, on a telephone pole not too far away, a crow was also staring intently in their direction.
After staring at the crow for a moment, Fugaku turned away.
"Sasuke Uchiha, go eat dinner first."
"Yes, Father."
Sasuke Uchiha was even happier. "Has my father finally seen how good I am? He talked to me a lot tonight."
After Sasuke Uchiha's figure disappeared through the window, the crow perched on the telephone pole suddenly transformed into a human figure crouching on the pole.
As if sensing something, Fugaku turned his head again, only to see a dark figure quickly disappearing into the distance.
For most people in Konoha, this night was not much different from any other.
The only difference was that it was more enjoyable than usual.
The ordinary yet somewhat pleasant night in Konoha passed just like that.