Chapter 673: Naruto
"sorry!"
"Brother, it's my fault!"
"It's my fault that I failed to protect the Rain Village and failed to keep my promise to you..."
Naruto bowed his head gloomily and apologized honestly.
Faced with the reality of the ruins of Rain Village, the seventh-generation Mouth Shadow's powerful mouth-to-mouth skills were useless.
Because this time what hit him was the boomerang of history, the boasts he had made in the past.
Since I can't do it now.
No matter how painful the slap from the past was, Naruto could only endure it and had no right to make a fuss.
"I do not blame you."
"I know you wanted to change this, but it's a pity you failed, right?"
"This is the same as me and Yahiko in the past..."
Nagato really didn't blame Naruto, he just lost his approval of Naruto's beliefs.
After all, it was the former Konoha and various countries that hurt the Rain Village, not Naruto himself; and Naruto was kind to the Rain Village, or it could be said that he was kind to everyone.
Unfortunately, failing to fulfill a promise is itself a form of passive deception.
Nagato doesn't blame Naruto.
I can only blame myself for believing the lofty words of a hot-blooded young man instead of taking the future of the village into my own hands.
So after witnessing the future of Rain Village with my own eyes.
Nagato changed all his resolutions and decided to protect the Rain Village himself! To unify the ninja world himself! To change the future himself!
"Sorry, senior brother..."
Naruto felt even more ashamed and his face felt hot.
"No need. There's no point in apologizing."
"Weren't you surprised before why I wanted to destroy Konoha Village?"
"Because I have decided to personally protect the future of Rain Village and unify the world!"
Nagato responded calmly, answering Naruto's question.
"What?!!"
"Unify the entire ninja world?"
"Brother, you not only destroyed Konoha Village, but also destroyed all countries and villages?"
Naruto was shocked again and his jaw almost dropped.
After all, in his inherent understanding, the world should be based on the five major countries and five major villages in order to consolidate peace.
How is it possible to unify the world?
impossible! Absolutely impossible!
"Yes! Now the entire world over there is under the rule of the Rain Empire."
"What about Konoha's ninja?"
"They have all surrendered, and the casualties are not heavy. You don't need to worry."
"That's good!"
Naruto breathed a sigh of relief, finally hearing some good news.
"But if you have unified the world, then Obito, Uchiha Madara, and Princess Kaguya, they..."
"Then you don't need to worry, I will find a way to solve it myself."
"But, wouldn't such a unified world cause huge casualties? And even if it succeeds, there is no guarantee of peace forever, right?"
"Oh? You mean, we should keep the five major countries and let you big countries bully small countries at will? Let the tragedy of Rain Village happen again?"
"That's not what I meant! I just..."
"Or do you want to oppose me? Or stop me?"
"Not really... Brother, no matter what happens over there, it won't affect me, right?"
"should be."
"Then I can't possibly stop you! I just think that violence can't solve all problems. Only mutual understanding can maintain lasting peace..."
Naruto's voice got lower and lower.
As I talked about the latter part, I felt a little less confident.
After all, in the more than ten years since the Fourth World War, the five major countries have maintained peace on the surface.
But the various small-scale fights and proxy wars in secret have never stopped, which is far from the peace that Naruto desires, especially in the past two years, which has made Naruto exhausted in dealing with them.
Coupled with the intrigues and deceptions in the political confrontations between countries, Naruto was once disappointed with reality.
It is only with the support of my family and close friends that I can continue to do my best as Hokage.
Therefore, considering the current situation in the ninja world, Naruto himself became less and less confident in persuading Nagato.
"It's no use discussing this."
"I will continue to walk the path I have chosen!"
"And at least my village won't become a ruin anymore."
"In the future, facts will eventually prove whose choice and path is better and more superior..."
Nagato had no intention of continuing the argument with Naruto.
It is meaningless and may interfere with one's own will;
Therefore, the best way is not to discuss these things with Naruto, and to physically eliminate the possibility of being talked into submission.
"Ok."
Naruto nodded helplessly. As the one who broke his promise, he really didn't have much face to continue persuading Nagato.
I was so passionate about what I said back then, but I failed to do it.
I don't think Senior Brother Changmen will listen to any of the nonsense I say now, right?
Well, I have a lot of troubles on my side too, so how can I have the energy to consider other people's choices?
...
"But Naruto, you look so miserable. Did you encounter a strong enemy?" Nagato saw Naruto's bad condition at the moment and asked another question.
"I met a guy named Jigen. He's very powerful. Even Sasuke and I together are no match for him!"
"Ji Xian? So it's that guy..."
"Brother, do you know?"
"I just met him not long ago, and I happened to witness the other him being defeated..."
"Who? Who else can defeat Jigen?"
"Your father..."
"ah?!!"
1?9?1?9彡
Naruto felt that all the shocks he had experienced in his entire life were not as severe as they were today.
He did know that his father Minato was very powerful, but there was no way he could defeat a strong enemy like Jigen, right?
He is a strong man who is capable of fighting against Six Paths Madara alone!
No matter how strong my dad is, he can’t possibly win, right?
"How is this possible? When did Dosan fight against Jigen? And even won?!!"
"Jigen is just the outer shell of the container. The real murderer who controlled Jigen is Otsutsuki Isshiki. As for how your father defeated him, that is more complicated..."
Nagato was also prepared to explain a little more.
But he was suddenly interrupted by Xia You.
"That's about it. Let's end this meeting here."
"Nagato, you should go back first."
Xia You's purpose of bringing Nagato to meet Naruto has been achieved.
It was to stimulate Naruto's beliefs; to make him realize the reality of time travel, and to attack his erroneous understanding of the five major countries that he regarded as his guiding principle.
Now that the goal has been achieved, there is no need for Nagato to explain further.
It is not a good idea to reveal too much information to the 7th Hokage Naruto at one time, not to mention that he has not yet decided to choose Naruto and Konoha Village.
"clear."
Nagato nodded and said no more.
If sir needs him, there's nothing wrong with him coming over to meet the future Naruto.
Besides, he had just completed the unification of the ninja world and there were numerous matters that needed to be dealt with, so he really didn't have much time to waste.
"Wait, are you leaving now? Brother..."
Before Naruto could finish his words, Six Paths Nagato disappeared instantly and was sent back to Ninja World No. 5 by Xia You.
"Sir, Senior Brother?"
"He has returned to his own time and space."
"Huh? Well..."
Naruto smacked his lips and sighed. This was a rare opportunity for him and his senior brother Nagato to meet across time and space.
Although he was very excited and inspired, Naruto also felt humiliated and ashamed.
After all, Naruto has hardly let down many people in his life, and Senior Brother Nagato is one of only two.
Facing Nagato, Naruto really didn't have any confidence.
This was another one of the few times where his verbal persuasion completely failed.
……
Xia You used his chakra to flick Naruto's head, waking him up from his daze:
"Okay, do you understand the general situation?"
"understood."
"Then tell me why I came to see you."
"Sir, you say."
Naruto also matured a lot and began to correct his mentality and become serious.
It would not be without reason that a god who can travel through time and space would come to me on purpose.
Just like when Grandpa Hagoromo came to me, it was also to protect the ninja world and seal Kaguya.
Perhaps this great immortal has some difficult task that he needs to complete himself?
And the kindness of giving him a meal just now was enough to make Naruto grateful.
As long as the request was not too abnormal, Naruto was ready to agree to it without hesitation.
"I am tired of the constant chaos and fighting in the ninja world. I want to find a leader, a force, to completely unify the entire ninja world!"
"ah?!!"
Naruto was stunned, then quickly reacted.
"Like what happened with Senior Brother Nagato?"
"Correct."
"So sir, you want to choose me and Konoha Village to complete this unification?"
"Yes."
Naruto suddenly looked embarrassed and hesitated:
"This... this unification, does it mean that all other villages and countries must be destroyed? Even including the Fire Nation?"
"That's right!"
After receiving Xia You's affirmative answer, Naruto became even more serious and worried.
If it was any other request, Naruto would not frown at all; but this crazy request to unify the ninja world was too big! Too scary!
It was so big that Naruto felt he couldn't handle it by himself.
More importantly, he has no ambition or motivation to unify the world!
"Sir, I'm afraid I can't do this..."
Naruto responded disappointedly and could only choose to refuse.
Xia You was not in a hurry and continued:
"Don't rush yet."
"You can listen to the help I can give you."
"As long as you are willing to lead Konoha to unify the world, everything else will be easy to discuss."
"I can help you deal with the powerful Jigen; I can help you destroy the entire Kara organization; I can also let you meet your parents; I can even completely resurrect your teacher Jiraiya if you want to..."
"And I have only one request, which is to unify the ninja world and achieve lasting peace!"
When this generous condition came out, even Naruto couldn't help but be tempted.
His heart twitched violently, as if urging Naruto to agree quickly.
As long as you agree, all the current problems will be solved!
The invincible Jigen can be easily solved!
Even, this immortal can help you make up for the regrets you have regretted for your entire life!
And he doesn't even need to sacrifice any of Konoha Village's interests to get all of this perfectly.
For a while.
Both reason and emotion were urging Naruto to agree!
Naruto lowered his head and remained silent for a long time. He was so excited that he clenched his hands tightly until they turned white!
Xia You did not urge him, but just waited quietly.
I don’t know how long it will take…
Naruto finally raised his head firmly, met Xia You's gaze, and gave the final answer:
"I'm sorry, but I still refuse!"
obviously.
Trying to persuade Naruto with words, but ultimately failed!
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