Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

However, is it inappropriate for us to take direct action against the Land of Fields?

To be honest, the Land of Fields is currently torn apart by four major powers, and the situation is indeed quite troublesome.

These four forces have been fighting each other for a long time, but no clear winner has emerged.

Moreover, to be honest, these major forces lack a legal basis.

On one side are the descendants of the rulers of the Kingdom of Heaven two hundred years ago, on the other side are the descendants of the rulers of the Kingdom of Heaven one hundred years ago, and there are also some people supported by other forces.

These forces all unilaterally claim the Land of Fields as their territory.

However, unlike Spain, which has advanced laws that allow entry and direct occupation after 48 hours, all sides have their own arguments, making it difficult for outsiders to intervene.

Of course, someone is definitely causing trouble on purpose; it's estimated that the five great ninja villages are interfering with each other.

After all, the idea of ​​"if I can't have it, I'll destroy it" is actually quite normal.

For various reasons, the major powers pretended not to know anything.

In the ninja world, violence is often the most direct means of solving problems, but as beings with special missions, ninjas' positions and responsibilities are far more complex than that.

Konoha Village has always had a deep understanding and consideration of this issue. In their view, simply relying on violence to solve the problem is ultimately only a temporary solution and may even lead to more hidden dangers.

In the ninja world, other countries have also experienced similar complex problems caused by violence to varying degrees.

Normally, unless one of the two major forces takes the initiative to step forward and invite all parties to intervene in mediation in an impartial manner, it is unlikely that the situation can be gradually calmed down.

However, this is clearly an almost impossible thing to achieve.

There is often a delicate balance and conflict of interests between the two major powers. Neither side is willing to easily break this situation, let alone invite others to interfere in their affairs.

If we were to invite just one of our leaders, the situation would become quite delicate.

In that complex situation and under the suspicious gaze of all parties, it is easy to fall into a situation of suspicion and be unjustly suspected.

No matter how you explain it, it will only make things worse and make the already complicated situation even more difficult to manage.

Hiruko felt this deeply. He rested his chin on his hands, frowned slightly, sighed softly, and his eyes were full of helplessness and worry.

"In the end, I still have to handle these matters myself," Hiruko muttered to herself.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

A light drizzle was falling from the sky, the fine, silky raindrops seeming to veil the whole world in a soft, thin gauze.

Dressed in a black robe, Tendou, also known as Nagato, walked through the green hills and clear waters in the rainy night, carrying a sword.

The Land of Fields, a land renowned for its abundant grain production, boasts fertile soil, making it naturally ideal for agricultural development.

Looking into the distance, the lush green farmland stretches out in a crisscrossing pattern, resembling a beautiful painting.

However, even in this seemingly vibrant land, traces of conflict can be seen everywhere.

On the ridges of the fields, traces of war can occasionally be seen; in the villages, the wounds of war also remain.

Even so, this land still exudes a tenacious vitality, and the crops in the fields continue to grow, as if telling the story of life's indomitable spirit.

However, Heaven had no interest in these matters at the moment.

He was focused solely on getting on his way, with a clear goal in mind.

He traveled a long way to Tingzipo, mainly to do two things.

First, recruit manpower to strengthen one's ideals.

Secondly, he pacified the country of Tian, ​​restoring peace to the land and creating a favorable environment for the development of his own power.

In the Land of Fields, four forces have been entrenched for many years, constantly clashing with each other in their struggle for territory, resources, and power.

Nagato plans to select a promising individual from these four factions, nurture him, and make him an asset in realizing his ideals.

Since Yahiko was taken away by Jiraiya, Nagato has devoted himself to training day and night.

He felt both grief over Yahiko's abduction and a deep desire for revenge, but at the same time, he was even more determined to realize their shared ideals.

He was severely punished by Jiraiya, and this battle made him reassess the situation.

In terms of strength, he wouldn't have much of an advantage against a group of Konoha ninjas.

At that time, several top masters stopped Nagato's six Paths clones, separating him from Jiraiya and forcing Jiraiya to fight him one-on-one.

At that moment, amidst his fierce battle with Jiraiya, Nagato couldn't help but ponder.

If you had a skilled actor by your side who could cleverly create chaos and distract the enemy during battle, would the outcome of the battle be different?

The answer is undoubtedly yes.

But such experts are not like cabbages that can be found everywhere; they are not so easy to find.

Konan grew up with Nagato and the two were like brothers, so Konan was naturally willing to help him.

However, to realize their dreams, relying on Minami alone is far from enough.

Moreover, swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield, and Nagato was also worried about sending Konan to the battlefield, fearing that she would not be able to escape unscathed and would be harmed.

Thus, Nagato began to have the idea of ​​recruiting teammates.

But in a small place like the Land of Fields, could Nagato really find suitable teammates? A doubt arose in Nagato's heart.

The people here have long been embroiled in conflict, and their character is mixed. Finding someone who truly shares your ideals, is capable, and is loyal is no easy task.

Moreover, he currently has no other options and no suitable intelligence channels to find other suitable teammates, so he can only try his luck among the four forces in the Land of Fields.

These four major forces have been entangled in the Land of Fields for many years, resorting to any means to achieve their own interests, directly causing the deaths of countless innocent people.

In a sense, they deserved to die.

Nagato felt no guilt whatsoever in eliminating them; on the contrary, he felt he was removing a scourge from this land.

At the same time, Nagato was also able to acquire massive amounts of wealth from these powerful families.

This wealth is highly beneficial for developing one's own power, and can be used to recruit more people and purchase advanced weapons and equipment.

However, these people have always been of bad character, and even if they can be temporarily subdued, it is difficult for them to become a truly reliable force.

After all, it's difficult to truly win people's loyalty by force alone.

They may temporarily submit under the drive of self-interest, but they are likely to turn against you immediately once they encounter a greater temptation or crisis.

Therefore, sufficient wealth is also an essential means to tempt and bind them.

Even if the process is a bit troublesome, it's all worth it to achieve your dream.

Xiao Nan had some reservations about this, believing that even if they wanted to recruit teammates, there was no need to make such a big fuss and that it would be better to take more cautious and discreet measures.

After all, in this complex world, being too flamboyant can easily attract attention from all sides and bring unnecessary trouble upon oneself.

Nagato, of course, was perfectly aware that acting in accordance with his meticulously planned scheme would bring many tangible benefits.

If we can proceed steadily and quietly behind the scenes, we can minimize the risks and ensure that everything develops in an orderly manner according to our plans.

By secretly laying the groundwork, one can gradually accumulate strength and expand advantages without the enemy's knowledge, and then deliver a fatal blow when the time is ripe.

However, reality tightly bound his hands and feet, preventing him from proceeding at this ideal pace.

Because doing so would inevitably consume a lot of valuable time.

He doesn't have time!

In this ever-changing ninja world, time is life, time is opportunity.

While taking things slowly can ensure the stability of the plan, like building an indestructible castle where every brick is carefully laid and every step is strictly controlled, how can the enemy give you the opportunity to calmly lay out your plans?

They are like a pack of hungry wolves, always looking for your weaknesses. Once they find any sign of you relaxing or slowing down, they will pounce without hesitation and tear your plans to shreds.

Moreover, being notorious is not always a bad thing.

In this cruel ninja world, people often only respect the strong and only fear power.

Whether it's doing good deeds or anything else, it requires a sufficiently strong force to support it.

Just like someone who wants to save a group of people in dire straits, if they don't have enough power, their good intentions will only be seen as weakness and vulnerability, and their actions will be easily stopped.

Furthermore, compared to making people aware of the power of kindness, demonstrating overwhelming strength to inspire awe may be a more direct and effective approach.

The power of kindness is subtle and gradual; it takes time to infect and influence others.

A powerful force is like a sword hanging high, instantly instilling fear in those with ill intentions, preventing them from acting rashly.

With these thoughts in mind, Nagato traveled swiftly across the land of the Land of Fields.

The ground beneath our feet was muddy from days of rain, and every step we took splashed up a cloud of mud.

As I walked, the drizzle that had been fine and misty, carrying a touch of poetic beauty, suddenly turned into a torrential downpour, as if pulled by an invisible hand.

The raindrops, as large as beans, pounded the ground like angry bullets.

Fortunately, he was wearing a straw hat, the wide edge of which drooped slightly, which blocked most of the rain and prevented him from getting too soaked.

The rain just kept getting heavier and showed no sign of stopping, and the weather was getting colder and colder.

The biting wind, mixed with rain, cut like sharp knives, stinging people's faces.

Nagato was surprised by the heavy rain and felt a little annoyed.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to let Tiandao find a place to take shelter from the rain first.

Although the Heavenly Dao itself is a corpse, the rain is so heavy that it seems to be submerging the entire world.

Let's just consider it as conserving energy for the battles to come, since we'll be traveling even in such terrible weather.

The body also sustained some damage.

Soon, Tiandao found an abandoned little house.

The house stood alone beside a grove of trees, looking quite dilapidated.

Several roof tiles were broken, and there were many cracks in the walls, as if they had been ravaged by time and wind and rain.

At least it provides shelter from the wind and rain. It seems to have been built by local hunters, perhaps a place where they used to rest or store their prey.

Nagato entered the house, which was filled with a damp and rotten smell.

He found a relatively dry place to sit down and casually lit a fire.

He picked up some rotten wood from the ground, piled it together, and then flicked it lightly with his finger. A blue flame appeared on the rotten wood, instantly igniting it.

The flickering flames dispelled the cold and darkness inside the room.