At the Conference Hall

At the conference hall, Sasuke finally encountered Danzō. But just as he was about to make his move, he was held up by the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, who bore a deep hatred for Akatsuki. Mei Terumi's appearance caught Sasuke off guard, while Danzō seized the chance to flee the scene.

Mizukage Mei Terumi possessed two Kekkei Genkai, Lava Release and Boil Release, and was exceptionally powerful. After fighting several formidable opponents in succession, Sasuke had nearly exhausted all his chakra. Overusing Susanoo had also placed immense strain on his body; every cell ached, leaving him completely unable to withstand the Mizukage's ninjutsu attacks.

Just as Sasuke was driven into a desperate situation, White Zetsu suddenly arrived and relieved the pressure on him. White Zetsu's timely appearance made Sasuke breathe a sigh of relief, but he was already utterly exhausted and nearly at his limit.

Yet just as Sasuke had shaken off the Mizukage, the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, suddenly appeared and unleashed his signature technique—Dust Release. This move was immensely powerful and instantly engulfed Sasuke. Everyone believed that Sasuke would surely be unable to escape death this time.

Just when everyone thought Sasuke had died, the "Masked Man" appeared before them with Sasuke, who had fallen unconscious from excessive chakra consumption.

The Masked Man swiftly transferred Karin and Sasuke into another dimension, where Karin treated Sasuke's wounds. Standing on high ground, the Masked Man explained the Eye of the Moon Plan to the four Kage of Wind, Lightning, Earth, and Water. He intended to use Tsukuyomi to trap everyone in the world in an illusion and thereby achieve peace. He threatened the four Kage to hand over the jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails, or he would trigger the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Even under the Masked Man's coercion, the