I will traverse countless worlds and become a god entirely on my own!

Although she had hidden it well, she knew that Bai Ye might have seen through her last time.

He was able to take down the Iwagakure ninja, the Sand Village, and the Cloud Village all by himself. In Konan's eyes, his strength was definitely on par with Pain.

No matter how well you hide your chakra, it will always reveal a flaw to your opponent.

Therefore, it would be impossible for Byakuya to remain indifferent when a strange and powerful unfamiliar ninja appears.

"That's right, isn't it good to stay here? There are ninjas all here. Even if we don't want to do missions anymore, we can do other things here. At least we can support ourselves. Missions will probably be harder and harder to get in the future. Isn't it better to have a big platform here than outside?"

As ninjas and other people continued to gather here.

After that, there will be fewer and fewer people and missions outside, which is somewhat similar to the Ninja Sect mode after the Infinite Tsukuyomi was just resolved.

Besides, haven't Konan and Nagato always been pursuing peace?

Now that peace has arrived, there is no reason to make major powers feel pain anymore, is there?

"Sorry, I'm used to wandering around, so I'm not really used to staying in one place."

Xiao Nan shook her head and declined Bai Ye's invitation, even though staying here had indeed made her feel more relaxed than ever before.

Furthermore, Konan believes this was the happiest time after Yahiko's death and Nagato's descent into darkness. If she were alone, she might consider staying here, but she still has Nagato. Because of her, Nagato became like this, and the Akatsuki organization also fell apart. It was all her fault, and Konan needs to atone for her sins.

She had enjoyed herself enough during this time, and as for Bai Ye's invitation, she definitely wouldn't stay.

"I see. There are advantages to being a wandering ninja. Once you join a village, you won't be as free anymore."

Bai Ye didn't force her; it would be a miracle if Xiao Nan really stayed.

"What kind of transformation do you plan to make the Land of Ninja? Is it truly a place of equality for all?"

After Xiao Nan finished speaking, she stared intently at Bai Ye, not missing a single expression on his face. If Bai Ye was lying, she would immediately catch it. She wanted to know what Bai Ye was really thinking.

In fact, she had noticed this over the past few days. Although hatred still existed, everyone was gradually choosing to let go in order to live a better life, and Xiao Nan had seen this as well.

But none of this could overcome Bai Ye's ideas. Here, she knew it was Bai Ye's one-man show. Although there were five decision-makers, anyone who wasn't a fool knew that these five decision-makers had no influence on Bai Ye at all.

At least under this generation's leadership, Bai Ye will not be bound by any constraints.

Therefore, Konan had an idea: as long as Byakuya was unwilling to change anything and was only talking about it, the tragedy of the ninja world would not end.

Just like what she overheard Byakuya and Naruto saying at Ichiraku Ramen that day, Konan wasn't sure if Byakuya was being sincere or just saying it casually.

"Of course, we should try to be as equal as possible for everyone. After all, I feel that it's not very realistic to achieve complete equality. You care a lot about this?"

If you want everyone to be equal, then Bai Ye definitely can't do it.

He actually knew what Xiao Nan was thinking. These days, Xiao Nan had personally felt a surge of emotion called hope here.

"I was born in a small country. When I was very young, the country was in turmoil due to war, so everyone suffered. As a small country, we always had to endure the pressure from large countries. Similarly, whenever a war broke out, we small countries would be the first to suffer."

People in small countries suffer even more, so I hope to see peace in the ninja world and that war will never happen again.

Konan recounted the helplessness of their small country. The Land of Rain was located in the middle of three ninja villages, and in order to avoid being implicated, all the ninja villages tacitly chose to fight in other countries.

Small countries became the victims in their conflict.

They harbored dreams of changing the world, only to realize how ridiculous they had been when faced with the harsh reality.

"Peace is bought with blood. In the wars of the past, everyone was fighting for their own interests, but no one ever thought about unification. I can't comfort you."

Madara had actually suggested it before, but Hashirama rejected it.

Madara's suggestion was actually quite good. At least if Konoha didn't hand over the Tailed Beasts to other ninja villages, those villages wouldn't have the idea of ​​starting a war.

After all, when Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju were still alive, no one else dared to make a move. Ultimately, peace requires the deterrence of force.

Hashirama Senju's theory that people need to understand each other is simply not feasible in Byakuya's opinion.

Although Madara Uchiha's system may eventually collapse, it shouldn't have escalated to this point; the Fourth Shinobi World War was getting more and more intense with each war.

"Therefore, we have always longed for the arrival of peace."

"They've arrived now."

Xiao Nan didn't answer, but looked down at the bustling world below, as if peace had indeed arrived.

But what does this have to do with their Land of Rain?

That country that is constantly weeping still suffers greatly among its people, and perhaps following them will only make things worse. No wonder the people of the Rain Country seem to be coming here to seek a living.

Can peace obtained through force truly last?

Xiao Nan murmured to herself. In fact, she knew that relying on Bai Ye was just like Nagato's. His ideal might bring a brief period of peace, but what would happen after that?

After Nagato's death, will this peace continue?

Isn't the path that Byakuya is walking the same path that Nagato is going to walk?

"Miss Ninja, since you love peace so much, why don't you become a member of the peacekeeping force?"

"Maintaining peace?"

"That's right. I see you have extraordinary talent and are definitely a one-in-a-million ninja prodigy. From now on, the important task of maintaining peace in the ninja world will be entrusted to you. Stay here and take a look. If you think this place is good, we can work together to maintain world peace."

Bai Ye didn't expect to impress Xiao Nan immediately. Instead, he wanted Xiao Nan to think it over carefully and then slowly tell Nagato about the changes after they returned.

I believe Nagato will change his mind, after all, isn't the peace he wants right here?

"Sorry, I haven't decided yet."

Xiao Nan shook her head, indicating that she did not intend to stay here and was preparing to leave.

"Okay, then see you again sometime."

Bai Ye nodded in agreement. The two exchanged a glance, nodded to each other, and then left.

Konan has observed enough here; it's time to go back and report the situation to Nagato.

"Xiao Nan, you're too slow!"

After Konan emerged from the Land of Ninja, Zetsu popped out from the tree trunk, glanced at Konan, and couldn't help but complain.

He had already investigated and left, but he waited outside for several days for Konan. If he didn't know that Konan was a staunch supporter of Nagato, he would have thought that Konan was about to betray him.

After all, gathering intelligence doesn't take that long, and given the current chaotic situation, gathering intelligence is much simpler.

"Let's go."

Xiao Nan glanced at Jue; she never had a very friendly attitude towards those who were with the masked man.

After glancing one last time in the direction of the ninja village, Konan suppressed the last vestige of emotion in her heart. In Konan's opinion, she had indeed been persuaded by Byakuya for a moment.

He described it very well, but unfortunately he himself could not stay.

"How indifferent!"

Bai Jue pursed his lips but didn't say anything more; he was already used to Xiao Nan's attitude.

The two quickly returned to the Akatsuki organization and then relayed the information they had gathered from the Land of Ninja to Nagato.

The main focus of the report was on the issue of Jinchūriki (human jinchūriki).

"Currently, all nine tailed beasts have been recovered and brought back to Konoha!"

There were some small countries that possessed tailed beasts back then, but now all the tailed beasts have been collected by Konoha.

The Jinchuriki will not be monitored, but they cannot leave the village for the time being. Moreover, according to previous information, it seems that Byakuya is considering removing the Tailed Beast and ensuring that the Jinchuriki's life will not be harmed.

While granting freedom to the Tailed Beasts, the Jinchuriki must also be kept alive.

This was unanimously approved by the Jinchuriki. Many perfect Jinchuriki were already friends with the Tailed Beasts, so they were naturally willing to see the Tailed Beasts have freedom. As for the former Kage, they didn't care anymore.

After all, tailed beasts are no longer strategic targets, so there is no need to create jinchūriki anymore.

Similarly, the Tailed Beasts were even more excited. None of them didn't want freedom. Although they would still be unable to leave this area even after the seal was broken, it was still much better than being locked up in the Jinchuriki's body before.

Black Zetsu believed there was a way to remove the Jinchuriki, but whether Byakuya could control it was another matter.

At the same time, this actually reduced the difficulty for them, since Jinchuriki are more difficult to deal with than Tailed Beasts.

"So, to collect all nine tailed beasts, we have to go to war with Konoha right now?"

Obito really wanted to start a war, but considering his own fighting strength, he figured he was no match for Byakuya, and the Akatsuki organization was even less likely to be a match for the current Ninja Alliance. What could they possibly use to fight?

He has 100,000 White Zetsu, but his high-end combat power is insufficient. He must revive those guys. Moreover, he needs them to provide materials for Orochimaru's experiments so that they can proceed quickly.

"Let's leave it at that for now; we can't start a war."

Nagato refused outright. What a joke! He knew very well that he couldn't defeat nine tailed beasts plus Byakuya and the other Kage, no matter how arrogant he was!

First of all, even if the other person doesn't die, my body will be worn down.

The same applies even with the Akatsuki organization included.

"Then we'll have to gather intelligence for now and wait for the right opportunity to act!"

Obito and the others weren't in a hurry. Since they had already cooperated with Orochimaru, they could continue to wait.

If the opportunity is right, it wouldn't be impossible to simply take Nagato's Rinnegan.

In the end, Madara Uchiha will need to be resurrected anyway, but Madara in the Edo Tensei state is more advantageous to him.

Therefore, Nagato had to keep the Rinnegan for himself in the end!

After the two left, Nagato asked Konan about the situation in Konoha.

Has the other side truly entered what is known as a period of peace?

After hearing about what Konan had seen and heard recently, a look of longing flashed across Nagato's face. It seemed that this was the peace that he had always wanted to pursue.

It seems that peace has truly arrived, so should I still try to capture the Tailed Beasts?

Continuing the arrests would only provoke war, and after experiencing this war, others seem to have felt the pain, understood the pain, and realized how hard-won peace is.

"Xiao Nan, do you think we still need to carry out this plan?"

Nagato reminisced about the time when he, Yahiko, and Konan had just founded the Akatsuki organization.

It seems that's what they were thinking back then. Although Yahiko's method was to persuade the ninja village to stop the war, he changed his approach after Yahiko's death.

But now, it seems that the plan is no longer necessary for me.

"Nagato, I support you."

After some hesitation, Konan ultimately decided to support Nagato.

Regardless of whether Nagato decides to start a war or something else, I will unconditionally support Nagato.