Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

He then pulled an economics book from his pocket.

This was distributed by Hiruko to the ninjas of the ninja world. The pages were already yellowed and the edges were slightly curled, but the contents inside were very attractive to Nagato.

Logically speaking, one should not easily trust what belongs to others, especially to an enemy.

After all, the enemy's supplies may contain traps or misleading information, and if you trust them too easily, you may fall into a situation from which there is no redemption.

However, Nagato still felt he should read Hiruko's works to gain a deeper understanding of his opponent.

After all, the kind of logic that only relies on emotions and verbal persuasion is not suitable for Hiruko.

It was completely ineffective against the mind of Hiruko, whose thinking was primarily based on science and engineering.

He is like a rigorous scientist, believing more in data logic and rational analysis than in flowery words and emotional appeals.

Nagato himself knew that when it came to eloquence, he was no match for Hiruko.

The character Beiliuhu in the book is eloquent and persuasive, like a silver-tongued orator.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so disturbed by just a few words in his book, as if an invisible hand had disrupted my inner peace.

In fact, Nagato did not receive a systematic education.

He learned ninjutsu, but he was only taught ninjutsu-related content.

Like a robot that only operates according to a fixed program, it only knows how to release ninjutsu, but knows nothing about the principles behind ninjutsu, the rules of the ninja world, or human nature.

So recently, Nagato has been studying these books continuously.

He was in great pain when he first started reading.

He recognized every single word in the book, but when those simple characters were put together, he couldn't understand them at all.

Those complex sentences and profound concepts were like a tangled mess, making him more and more confused the more he tried to unravel them.

Every time he sees someone else's viewpoint, he can only inexplicably feel that what the other person said makes a lot of sense. It's like a person groping in the dark suddenly seeing a glimmer of light, but not knowing where that light comes from.

I felt like an ignorant person, so small and helpless in the face of this ocean of knowledge.

But!

Chapter 156 Rape and Looting

But Nagato is not one to give up easily.

He is like a determined mountaineer, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, he will climb towards the summit.

He was determined to save the ninja world, and having enough knowledge and wisdom was essential.

In his view, knowledge is power. Only by mastering enough knowledge can one see the true nature of the world and find a way to save the ninja world.

So if he didn't understand it the first time, he would read it several more times.

If you don't understand it after two readings, read it a third time.

He is like a diligent craftsman, constantly polishing his rough stone, hoping to make it smoother and more valuable.

Being weak is not scary. Everyone has moments of weakness, like a seedling that has just broken through the soil, so fragile in the wind and rain.

However, if one is weak and unwilling to learn and imitate, then one is undoubtedly courting destruction.

Like a bird unwilling to learn to fly, it will eventually be ruthlessly eliminated by nature.

Nagato also gained something from this period of continuous reading.

Although his ninjutsu skills did not improve as a result, and the techniques and power of those ninjutsu remained the same as before, his intelligence made significant progress.

He began to learn to think about problems from different perspectives and to analyze the essence and root causes of problems.

Today, he opened the book again, expecting it to be as obscure and difficult to understand as a book written in a foreign language. However, the book raised many thought-provoking questions.

In a world where power struggles are rampant, how can we stop this conflict?

People's hearts are filled with hatred, so how can we stop the spread of hatred?

How can we achieve peace?

These questions were like keys, unlocking the door to the unknown world in his heart and plunging him into deep thought.

Nagato was delighted with Hiruko's approach of posing questions and providing answers.

Although the method proposed by Hiruko may not be correct, or may even be flawed, it at least points in a direction for peace. Even if that direction is wrong, it is better than having no clue at all.

Nagato put aside her distracting thoughts and continued reading attentively, quickly becoming engrossed in it.

After an unknown amount of time, suddenly, through the rain, came the calls of several young children: "Sir, are you a ninja?"

Changmen looked in the direction of the sound and saw several children peeking out of a carriage, curiously looking at him.

The industrial base of the land of fields is weak, and the transportation is even more backward. In the countryside, sometimes driving a car developed by Hiruko is not as convenient as taking a horse-drawn carriage.

Judging from the clothes these little boys are dressed in, they should be children from a small local family.

The small family mentioned here is not a ninja family, but a traditional gentry family with a lot of land.

Due to some complex political reasons, the Land of Rice Fields does not have its own ninjas, and ninjas are extremely rare.

Even if there are any, most of them come from other countries; native ninjas are almost non-existent.

However, the fact that these little guys know about ninjas is quite clever, Nagato thought to himself.

He glanced at the other person, then nodded indifferently.

He didn't want to get too involved with the child in front of him, after all, those little guys who were close to him always died in front of him one by one.

Nagato no longer wants to associate with simple people; instead, he prefers to cooperate with wicked people who do all sorts of evil and use their power.

He really didn't want to get involved with innocent children, because he would feel bad if they got hurt because of him.

The middle-aged man, who was also sitting in the carriage, seemed to be a servant of the children. He was urging the children to hurry up and not cause any trouble.

However, the child was very stubborn and did not listen to the servant's advice to leave. Instead, he warmly invited Nagato to stay at their house for the night.

This is undoubtedly a very presumptuous thing to do.

Most importantly, if they were to attract a truly wicked person, it would be bad for both Nagato and the family.

But in the end, the child persuaded Nagato and his servant by inviting Nagato to watch his newly purchased videotape.

This movie seems to be the classic "Seven Samurai".

The story begins with the villagers sending representatives to the city to seek the help of a samurai.

However, due to their poverty, the villagers could only offer white rice as payment, a move that was rejected and ridiculed by most of the samurai.

Until they met Kanbei—an experienced and kind-hearted ronin samurai.

Kanbei was deeply moved by the villagers' plight and resolutely decided to lend a helping hand, proposing that seven samurai were needed to complete this important task.

Thus, the Seven Samurai were born.

At Kanbei's call, seven samurai with very different personalities joined him: Kyuzo, whose swordsmanship was extraordinary, but who was taciturn.

Katsushiro, young and ambitious, yearns to become a true samurai.

Gorobei is exceptionally intelligent and skilled in strategic planning.

Shichiroji, Kanbei's old friend, is loyal, reliable, and trustworthy.

Heihachi is optimistic, open-minded, humorous, and skilled in archery.

Kikuchiyo, though she calls herself a samurai, is actually a farmer. She has a rough and unrestrained personality, but is full of justice.

The seven samurai joined hands with the villagers to develop a defense plan, build fortifications, and train the villagers in the use of weapons.

Initially, the samurai and the villagers had many frictions due to differences in culture and lifestyle, but as time went on, they gradually built a deep trust and friendship.

However, the peace did not last long. The bandits learned that the village had hired samurai and decided to launch a large-scale attack.

The villagers and warriors worked together to wage a thrilling defensive battle.

During the battle, many samurai bravely sacrificed themselves to protect the villagers, including Heihachi, Gorobei, and Kyuzo.

The final battle was about to begin, and the bandits launched a general offensive on a rainy night.

The two sides engaged in a fierce and brutal battle.

Kikuchiyo died a heroic death in the battle, but the samurai, with their indomitable will and unwavering faith, ultimately defeated the mountain bandits.

After the war, Kanbei was filled with emotion: "This victory does not belong to the samurai, but to the farmers."

He knew very well that despite the great sacrifices made by the warriors, the real victors were the united villagers.

The surviving warriors silently left the village to continue their nomadic lives.

The core theme of this film is profound and clear: class differences and the brilliance of humanity.

It showcases the conflict and integration between different social classes through the cooperation between samurai and peasants.

The warriors humbled themselves and fought alongside the farmers, demonstrating the kindness and spirit of sacrifice inherent in humanity.

At the same time, the film also celebrates justice and sacrifice. The samurai are willing to pay the price of their lives to protect the innocent villagers, demonstrating the power of justice and the spirit of heroism.

In addition, the film also provides a profound critique of the chaos and disorder of the Warring States period through the plundering of mountain bandits and the plight of samurai, reflecting the suffering and resistance of the lower classes.

The film's overall logic is clear and smooth, flowing seamlessly. While it lacks any particularly outstanding features, it is exciting enough for a sword-fighting film.

After the movie ended, the child was still eager for more and picked up other films, inviting us to watch them together.

Clearly, this child has a special fondness for Jiraiya, as he starred in almost all of his movies.

However, Nagato noticed that compared to the first two films, the later films were mostly sword and spear films. Although the genres were different, it was hard to say which one was better.

From a perspective of interests, there is actually a significant difference between the two.

However, Nagato pondered the implications carefully.

The reasons why we can enjoy this transformation.

After all, the millet war that Konoha had experienced had caused a significant drop in Konoha's prestige, making it difficult for the village to continue exporting film culture as steadily as before.

Nowadays in many small countries, people will immediately start cursing if they see the Konoha headband in a movie.

After all, they had been deeply hurt by Konoha before, and the effects of the Millet War had not completely dissipated over time.

Konoha was clearly aware of this situation, so they abandoned the narrative style centered on Konoha and instead shifted to a sword-fighting style, emphasizing exciting fight scenes.