Truth

While carrying out the Akatsuki's mission, Itachi learns about Sasuke's state of being, as well as learning of Naruto's existence. He learns Sasuke has awakened his Sharingan, and learned Chidori from Kakashi. At a latter occasion, he questions Naruto about how he would measure the safety of the Land of Fire against Sasuke's. Sasuke finishes reminiscing on Itachi's memories. Meanwhile, back on the battlefield, the light of the Infinite Tsukuyomi fades and Sasuke dispels his Susanoo. Madara returns to the ground and gloats to the survivors, explaining why he believes Hashirama's dreams were flawed, but before he can do much more, Black Zetsu suddenly kills him by stabbing him through the heart. Madara's body then begins to swell and huge amounts of chakra are drawn to his location. Sasuke and Naruto attempt to stop the plan from succeeding, while Black Zetsu explains that he has been waiting for this moment for eons and that he is actually the will of Kaguya Ootsutsuki. Black Zetsu also reveals that every human trapped in the Infinite Tsukuyomi will eventually turn into White Zetsu, forever loyal to Kaguya. Moments before he dies, Madara wonders why the tablet said the technique would end all wars in the world, only to realize in horror that Black Zetsu altered the Stone Tablet and has been manipulating everyone from the very beginning. Madara's body is then consumed and replaced by Kaguya, who exclaims her joy at finally being able to carry out her plan of exterminating all of humanity.