Chapter 9: The Eye of the Moon and the Fall of the Akatsuki

Years had passed. The Akatsuki had grown far stronger than anyone could have anticipated. Their mastery over sage mode had transformed them, each member now able to harness the power of nature itself. With their newfound strength, they continued their path of conquest, systematically gathering the Tailed Beasts, each member playing their part.

Nagato, still as determined as ever, had led the Akatsuki through their greatest challenge yet—securing the Tailed Beasts. One by one, the beasts were captured: Shukaku, the One-Tail, was taken from the Sand; Matatabi, the Two-Tails, was seized in the Land of Fire; Isobu, the Three-Tails, was taken from the hidden waters; and the rest fell, one after the other.

The Akatsuki was unstoppable—their influence reached across the entire world. Nations trembled as the power of the Akatsuki expanded, their might unquestionable. Every village that had once been a beacon of resistance now bent to their will.

Uzushiogakure, the once-fallen Uzumaki clan's homeland, was rebuilt into the central power of the world. The Hidden Star, now its capital, symbolized the Akatsuki's rule. All the Tailed Beasts were now under their control, and their unity as a single global force was complete. The world seemed at peace—though, in truth, it was a peace forged by fear.

Yet despite this apparent calm, the Akatsuki members remained ever vigilant. Nagato, now known as the true ruler of the world, sat on his throne in the Hidden Star, observing his forces grow even more powerful with each passing day. The time for his ultimate plan was drawing near. The unification of the world under Akatsuki's banner was only a means to an end.

Obito, however, had other plans. For years, he had bided his time in the shadows, working in secret, pretending to be loyal to Nagato's cause. He had watched as the Akatsuki gathered the Tailed Beasts, secretly plotting his own path. Obito, the mastermind behind the Eye of the Moon Plan, had never forgotten his true purpose: to bring the world under the control of the Infinite Tsukuyomi and cast everyone into an eternal dream.

One by one, Obito had been stealing the Tailed Beasts from the Akatsuki, hiding them away in a secret location. The Akatsuki, despite their power, had no idea of the treachery taking place right under their noses.

It was only after all the Tailed Beasts were in Obito's possession that Nagato began to sense the growing disturbance. His Rinnegan flickered in warning, the balance of the world threatening to break. But it was too late.

Nagato's eyes widened in disbelief as Obito's voice echoed in his mind. "You've done well, Nagato. But now, it's time for my plan to begin."

The message was clear. Obito had stolen the Tailed Beasts, and he had already begun the ritual for the Eye of the Moon Plan.

The Akatsuki scrambled in panic as the magnitude of Obito's betrayal became clear. Sasori, who had learned to tap into the power of nature through his own wisdom, felt a shiver of fear. Deidara growled, his clay birds already soaring into the sky, searching for Obito's whereabouts. Kisame plunged into the sea to track down any hidden clues. But it was all for naught.

Obito's plan had already begun. The massive moon that hovered in the sky above the Hidden Star glowed with an eerie light, casting a strange, hypnotic glow across the entire world. The ritual had begun—the moon was preparing to cast its shadow upon the entire planet, triggering the Infinite Tsukuyomi and trapping the entire world in an eternal dream.

Nagato, furious and betrayed, stormed through the Hidden Star. His Rinnegan pulsed with power, but even his vast abilities couldn't stop the momentum of Obito's plan. "He's always been one step ahead," Nagato muttered under his breath. "I was blind."

Itachi Uchiha, who had sensed the tremors in the world, met Nagato in the halls of the Hidden Star. His Sharingan glinted with concern. "Nagato… it's too late."

Nagato gritted his teeth. "We must stop him. The Infinite Tsukuyomi will not come to pass!"

Sasori, always calculating, had already formulated a plan. "We must cut off the source of the moon's power. Obito is using the Tailed Beasts, but there is more—something about the moon itself." He looked toward Zetsu, whose knowledge of hidden places and secrets had always been unparalleled. "Find the source of his ritual."

Zetsu, shifting in and out of his two forms, nodded gravely. "I've already located his lair. But he's protected by forces far beyond our reach."

Kisame raised his hand. "Then we'll go. We'll fight him on his terms." He was eager for the battle—Kisame had always relished in combat, and this was the fight he had been waiting for.

But Nagato, now fully aware of the scope of the situation, stopped them. "No. I must handle this myself."

Nagato's mind raced. He knew that Obito's power was immense, far beyond what any of them had anticipated. The Tailed Beasts were now in his control, and the Eye of the Moon ritual was unstoppable without a counter.

As Nagato prepared to face Obito, a deep sense of loss and betrayal clouded his thoughts. "I did all this for peace…" he whispered. "But perhaps I was never meant to see it."

Meanwhile, Obito stood atop the mountain, the moon casting an otherworldly glow over him. The Tailed Beasts had been sealed into the Ten Tails, and its power surged through him.

"The Infinite Tsukuyomi will finally begin," Obito said, his voice echoing across the world as he placed his hands together, focusing his chakra.

The sky above cracked as the power of the Ten Tails spread its influence. Nagato could feel the chakra surging, wrapping around the world like an unbreakable chain.

The moon began to glow brighter, and a pulse of energy spread across the land. It was at this moment that Nagato made a choice—a decision that would forever change the course of history.

He activated his Rinnegan, gathering all the chakra he could muster. He summoned the Six Paths of Pain, commanding them to disrupt the ritual and prevent the moon from casting its shadow.

The battle began. Obito and Nagato clashed in the skies above the Hidden Star, a battle of immense power. Nagato's Rinnegan clashed with Obito's Kamui, and their chakra flowed through the air like titanic waves.

In the end, despite all the power Nagato wielded, Obito's resolve was stronger. The moon's light reached its peak, and the ritual was complete.

The Infinite Tsukuyomi took effect, and the world was consumed by its light.

Nagato fell to his knees. His vision, once clear, blurred as he saw the world's people caught in a dream of perfection—Obito's dream. And, at that moment, Nagato understood: in his quest for peace, he had unknowingly created the perfect world… a world that would never wake.