The moment the door opened, it revealed no view of the forest's other side. Instead, a breath of life and peace flowed out, carrying a soothing fragrance and birdsong.
Beyond the door lay a world of perfect peace:
Under a blue sky, lush green grass rolled into the distance. Far away, crystal-clear waterfalls spilled from floating mountains and gathered into streams so clear their beds were visible.
Even breathing felt refreshing, as though every trace of weariness and pain had been washed away.
The stark contrast and breathtaking beauty left even the strong-willed Izumi Uchiha dazed for a moment.
The Dead Soul Worms seemed to feel that peace too, letting out soft, delighted hums.
"Welcome to Eden," Morpheus said beside her, his voice as calm as ever. "This will be a new beginning for you."
He stepped aside and gestured for her to enter.
Izumi Uchiha looked at the dreamlike paradise beyond the door, then glanced back at the dark forest and the direction of Konoha.
Behind her lay endless pain and a revenge she had to carry out.
In the end, she did not hesitate. She stepped through the miraculous pink door.
She and the Dead Soul Worms circling her entered the fragrant, birdsong-filled Eden.
The Anywhere Door closed quietly behind her, then vanished as silently as it had appeared.
Silence returned to the forest, as though nothing had happened. Only the faint scent of flowers lingering in the air proved it had not been an illusion.
For a time, Izumi Uchiha vanished from the world.
The scene shifted.
Izumi Uchiha stood on a cobblestone path in a beautiful garden. Everywhere she looked were strange flowers and plants she had never seen before.
At the end of the path, a white jade pavilion stood amid a sea of flowers.