Analyzing the Ninja World Starting from Konoha

Chapter 192 The Power to Protect the World

The cold rain lashed against Yahiko's face, but he felt no chill whatsoever.

Instead, his body was trembling slightly.

It wasn't fear, but an unprecedented excitement!

He had been groping in confusion all along. He knew the world was sick, but he didn't know where the root of the problem lay.

He prescribed a remedy called "mutual understanding," only to find that it couldn't cure the world's incurable disease.

And now, the man in front of him, with just a few simple words, precisely dissected the cancer of this world, allowing him to see the real lesion!

Yahiko suddenly raised his head, his eyes bursting with an unprecedentedly bright light.

He looked at Aoba as if he were looking at the only lighthouse in the darkness.

"Mr. Seimei————"

Yahiko's voice was hoarse, yet carried an unwavering determination: "You're right! I—was too naive."

"But that's precisely why we need you even more!"

Yahiko bowed deeply once again, this time bending even lower.

"Please teach me! Teach me how to truly save this country! Save this world!"

Looking at Yahiko bowing deeply before him, Aoba pushed up his round-framed glasses, a glint of light flashing on the lenses.

He remained silent for a moment, then finally just sighed softly and shook his head.

"I apologize, Chief Yahiko."

Aoba's voice regained its gentle yet detached calm, "I can't teach you anything, because I don't know the answer myself."

Yahiko was stunned, straightened up, and looked completely bewildered.

"I'm just like you—"

Aoba turned to look at the gray sky in the distance. "I studied medicine, traveled to many places, and cured many people. I cured the plague in one village, but it would break out in the next. I saved a hundred people, but war killed ten thousand. Later I realized that studying medicine cannot save the ninja world."

"I can see where the world is sick, but I don't have a cure. Right now, I'm on the same path as you, searching for the answer."

Aoba withdrew his gaze and looked at Yahiko, his dark eyes behind his glasses calm and deep.

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Yahiko's eyes.

He knew that since the other party had put it this way, it was no longer possible to force Seimei to join the Akatsuki.

A person with such a thorough understanding of the nation, war, and resources is definitely not an ordinary medical ninja.

Such a person has their own firm path and will never be easily swayed by the words of others.

Even so, Yahiko felt he benefited greatly today; this short conversation yielded more insights than he had pondered over the past few years.

"but----"

Aoba changed the subject, his gaze returning to Yahiko. "If it's convenient, I'd like to visit your Akatsuki organization. I want to see for myself how the path you, Boss Yahiko, are progressing."

"As I just said, I am also searching for a path to peace. A way to achieve world peace while also protecting the world. Unfortunately, I don't have a complete plan yet. Perhaps I can find some inspiration from you."

"Protect the world?"

Xiao Nan frowned slightly, keenly noticing the unusual wording.

They understand the concept of achieving world peace, but what does protecting the world mean? Does the world still face some threat that could destroy it?

Aoba did not elaborate.

For those of them who are still involved, knowing too much about certain things is not beneficial.

"Of course! Mr. Seimei, you are most welcome!"

Yahiko agreed very readily without the slightest hesitation.

In his view, Mr. Seimei was a wise man, and having him come to the organization might just give him a clearer direction.

On the contrary, Nagato silently watched Aoba, his brows furrowing slightly.

From the moment this person named Seimei appeared until now, Nagato has felt that something is off.

But he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong with him.

However, since Yahiko had already agreed, Nagato had no reason to object.

The four of them traveled together towards Amegakure Village.

The atmosphere was somewhat somber along the way because of the previous conversation.

In an attempt to break the deadlock, or perhaps to learn more about the ideas behind war and peace, Yahiko took the initiative to bring up the topic and asked Aoba for more information about the reasons behind it.

Instead of answering directly, Aoba asked him a question in return.

"Chief Yahiko, do you know Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage of Konoha?"

"Of course I know."

Yahiko nodded. "The God of the Shinobi World, a legendary figure who ended the chaotic Warring States period and founded the Shinobi Village."

"Um.

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Aoba adjusted his glasses and said in a calm and unhurried tone, "During Hashirama's time, the ninja world enjoyed eighteen years of peace."

Yahiko paused slightly in his steps.

"Eighteen years?"

"Yes."

Aoba nodded. "After Hashirama Senju founded Konoha, the ninja world enjoyed eighteen years of peace. That was the most stable period in the ninja world since the Warring States period. Have you ever wondered why there were no wars during those eighteen years? And why the peace ended precisely after Hashirama Senju's death?"

Yahiko frowned, lost in thought, and Konan also looked thoughtful.

Just then, Nagato, who had been silent all along, suddenly stopped.

The Rinnegan, hidden by his red bangs, suddenly contracted. He raised his head and stared intently at Aoba's back.

"Mr. Seimei, do you mean—"

Nagato's voice was somewhat hoarse, yet it carried a chilling sharpness. "Was it because of absolute military deterrence that those eighteen years of peace were guaranteed?"

Aoba stopped and turned around, still shocked when he saw Nagato's Rinnegan.

Despite being prepared, I was still taken aback by the captivating power of those eyes the moment I actually saw them.

However, Aoba quickly regained his composure and nodded.

As expected, how could someone chosen by Madara Uchiha to possess the Rinnegan be an ordinary person?

Nagato's insight and ability to analyze the essence of things are actually quite good.

Perhaps Nagato had long seen the fatal flaw in Yahiko's ideal of mutual understanding.

It was only because of his introverted personality and his extreme dependence on and trust in Yahiko that he kept his thoughts buried deep inside.

It wasn't until one day in the future, when Yahiko died tragically before his eyes, that the despair of his collapsing faith made him completely abandon his naive fantasies and resolutely embark on that extreme yet incredibly realistic path—collecting the tailed beasts.

To create the ultimate weapon capable of instantly destroying a country, using absolute terror and force to intimidate all nations, thereby achieving forced peace.

"Nagato, you—"

Yahiko looked at his companion in surprise, seemingly not expecting him to say such a thing.

"You are very smart."

Aoba looked at Nagato, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.

He neither affirmed nor denied it.

He simply turned his head and continued walking forward.

Soon, the four entered Amegakure and arrived at Akatsuki's secret location.

This is the headquarters of the Akatsuki organization.

Soon after, Aoba met the first members of the Akatsuki organization, including Idaten Kyusuke, Daibutsu, and Guiyi.

Although the people were brought by the leader himself, the members of Xiao still showed obvious vigilance and caution.

After all, in a place like the Land of Rain, trusting strangers often means death.

However, after Yahiko briefly introduced Aoba's identity and explained that he had just single-handedly saved a village from an outbreak of plague, the wariness in everyone's eyes gradually eased.

In the Land of Rain, physicians who can heal the sick and save lives are always the most respected.

After learning that this Mr. Seimei had extremely profound insights into war and peace, Kyusuke and the others became even more interested and gathered around to ask Aoba for advice.

Aoba didn't hold back either. He sat at the simple wooden table in the base and gave his insights in a calm tone.

During the conversation, Aoba did not put on airs or try to "teach" anyone. Instead, he listened to everyone's understanding of war and peace in an attitude of equal discussion, and then gave his own insights.

"A person's wisdom is limited."

Aoba's tone was calm. "It's as if I know the world is sick, but I can't find a cure. That's why we need brainstorming like this. Perhaps one of you has seen something I haven't."

The Buddha scratched his head: "But what we've been saying seems pretty childish—"

"Immature does not mean worthless."

Aoba waved his hand, "Sometimes the simplest ideas contain the intuition closest to the truth."

Then, Aoba put forward a theory that made everyone ponder deeply.

"Where there is light, there must be shadow."

"The ninja world is like a coin; light and darkness are inseparable. It's impossible to completely eliminate darkness; instead, we must suppress it within a controllable range."

"So don't just focus on the light, you also need to watch out for the shadows beneath your feet, or one day you'll be swallowed by the shadows too!"

"Chief Yahiko, no matter which path you ultimately choose, please remember one thing."

Aoba's eyes turned extremely serious. "If you want to realize your ideals, you need to have enough military strength to support you."

"Without the power to deter all, even if you ultimately achieve peace, the fruits of victory are highly likely to be stolen by ambitious individuals lurking in the shadows. At that point, the world will only descend into even more terrible conflict."

These words struck Yahiko and Nagato like a heavy hammer blow.

These words plunged everyone present into a long silence.

Yahiko clenched his fists, but the light in his eyes was more resolute than ever before.

For the next few days, Aoba stayed at Akatsuki's base.

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