"And I saw through this boundless darkness. I no longer struggle in vain within these rotten rules like you, or become their pitiful victim!"
His voice suddenly rose, filled with an almost fanatical arrogance and sense of purpose. "I found the path to true change. I will create a new world!
A perfect world without war, division, or sorrow, where everyone can find eternal happiness in a beautiful dream. That is the 'Eye of the Moon Plan'!
I am the savior who will lead all living beings out of suffering and into true light!"
"As for the necessary sacrifices along the way..."
Obito's eyes turned cold as he tightened his grip on the Soul Kunai. "The lives of Minato-sensei, Kushina-sensei, and countless others... are merely the 'price' that must be paid to reach that new world. Compared to eternal peace and happiness, these temporary pains and sacrifices are all worthwhile!"
He assumed a fighting stance, his eyes changing into the Three Tomoe and the Mangekyo Sharingan respectively. "So, senior, spare me your outdated lectures about 'a ninja's duties' and 'taking responsibility.' The only thing I failed to anticipate was how powerful Naruto Uzumaki was. Even with everything at my disposal, I couldn't defeat him.
But I have no regrets. I spent the latter half of my life fighting for true peace!"
Hatake Sakumo quietly listened to Obito's impassioned words. His initially calm expression gradually grew solemn before finally giving way to a deep sigh.
Obito's mention of how he had died did not shake him. His keen eyes seemed to see through to the tangled core of trauma, obsession, and self-deception deep within Obito's soul.
"Change... savior... Eye of the Moon..."
Sakumo slowly repeated those words and shook his head. "Obito, it isn't that I cannot understand the 'darkness' you