Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Now, all he has left is one last obsession.

Madara Uchiha looked at the white clouds and blue leaves in the distance.

"Young man, is my plan truly worthless?"

Baiyun Qingye didn't directly mock him like she had before.

"He faked his death during the battle with Hashirama Senju, obtained Hashirama Senju's cells to awaken the Rinnegan, then chose Obito Uchiha as his representative, and finally gave his eyes to Nagato, whom he did not know, before dying. He wanted to use them to collect the Tailed Beasts and completely revive himself."

"I must say, this is indeed a very good plan. As for a plan that spans several decades, I certainly don't have your magnanimity to make it. From this point of view, Hashirama Senju is indeed inferior to you."

Madara Uchiha was in a good mood after hearing what Aoba Shirakumo said, especially when he heard that Hashirama Senju was inferior to him.

But before Baiyun Qingye could finish speaking, her attitude remained the same as before: "However, your so-called Infinite Tsukuyomi, which puts everyone into an illusionary world, lowers the overall level of the plan and is destined to lead to your failure."

"You don't understand the world of illusion at all, the world of illusion..."

Madara Uchiha instinctively wanted to say, "What's wrong with the genjutsu world?", but Aoba Shirakumo interrupted him.

"Of course I won't deny that countless people would yearn to live in the illusionary world you've created. After all, real life is full of all kinds of pain. In the illusionary world, they can escape reality, regain all the lost loved ones, and have a life they've never had before."

"But there are also many more people who don't like your fake world, and many more people prefer to live authentically."

"There is only one kind of heroism in this world: to love life even after recognizing its true nature."

"Even if you eventually succeed in realizing the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan, you are destined not to be able to maintain such a massive illusion indefinitely. Even the Sage of Six Paths has an end to his lifespan, let alone you."

"If people's inherent perceptions are not changed, someone will always shatter your false world, and then nothing will change."

"..."

Madara Uchiha fell silent. "And what about you? Even if you unify the ninja world, what can you change?"

"I don't know what the future of the ninja world will be like. This is just a path that is still being explored, just like when Hashirama Senju proposed the one country, one village system. When a more suitable system comes out, it will naturally replace it."

"However, the illusion world you mentioned is not entirely useless. We could set up a few illusion halls in each city to help people relax."

The simple words, "White Clouds and Green Leaves," subtly highlight the future status of the genjutsu world in the ninja realm.

When Madara Uchiha heard that the other party wanted to use the genjutsu world that he had dedicated half his life to as a place to relax, he couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

"Then let's see how far you can go on this path."

After saying that, he closed his eyes, not wanting to say anything more.

Although he lost, at least some people acknowledged that he was better than that idiot Hashirama.

It's just a pity that if he's sealed away, he won't be able to show off to that guy in the Pure Land.

Without further ado, Baiyun Qingye sealed it directly into a sealing scroll.

"Aoba, what should we do with this Black Zetsu?"

Seeing that Madara Uchiha had been dealt with, Konan reminded him of Black Zetsu, who was still in the cage.

"Well... um, Lord Konan, Lord Aoba, I was actually coerced by Madara Uchiha into helping him carry out his plan. Now that Madara Uchiha is dead, I am willing to join Konoha and contribute to the development of Konoha in the future."

When Black Zetsu heard Konan mention him, he quickly cut ties with Madara Uchiha, performing a full-body prostration in the cage.

"is it?"

Bai Yun Qingye looked at Hei Jue with some surprise, but quickly revealed a meaningful smile, "There is indeed a place where you need to shine."

"Please give your orders, Lord Aoba. I am willing to do anything that is within my power!"

Black Zetsu quickly issued a statement.

For him, being alive was more important than anything else.

As long as you're alive, there's still hope.

They've already endured for a thousand years, so enduring for a few more decades is nothing.

Of course, he couldn't have guessed that Baiyun Qingye already knew his true identity, after all, even Uchiha Madara didn't know this.

How could these white clouds and green leaves possibly know?

"Qingye, there might be something strange about this Black Zetsu..."

Xiao Nan leaned close to Bai Yun Qing Ye's ear and couldn't help but whisper a reminder.

"I know, but this guy is still somewhat useful to me. I'll explain it to you later."

Baiyun Qingye also whispered a reply in her ear.

"Ah."

Seeing that the other party said that, Xiao Nan didn't continue to remind them.

Baiyun Qingye simply patted the cage containing Hei Zetsu, and the entire cage vanished from its spot.

Black Zetsu only felt a blur before his eyes.

When he could see his surroundings again, he was confronted by a person with a surprised expression who looked somewhat abnormal, but whom he knew very well.

Orochimaru?!

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Shirokumo Aoba, along with Konan, Nagato, and the unconscious Uchiha Hikaru, landed back on the ground.

The Six Paths of Pain, which had stopped functioning due to Nagato's loss of consciousness, finally arrived.

Fortunately, these puppets were still relatively far from the battlefield at the time.

Otherwise, once it gets out of control, it's not certain that it can be preserved intact.

Especially the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.

Not long after, Sasuke returned with Itachi's body.

Uchiha Itachi had originally stopped wanting to die and wanted to find Shirakumo Aoba to ask him how he had taken care of Uchiha Mikoto.

But after witnessing Baiyun Qingye's strength, he died with a sense of peace.

As for the fate of Kumogakure...

The Hidden Cloud Village no longer exists.

They went through fierce battles against the Tailed Beasts, Wood Golems, and Susanoo.

It can only be said that quite a few civilians survived by hiding in safe areas, since Baiyun Qingye avoided that place several times when he made his move, but the ninjas are really almost all gone.

Even those who survived probably no longer have the will to fight against Konoha.

Once Samyi has recovered sufficiently, we can bring them over to be incorporated into our ranks.

The matter here has come to an end.

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I have a fever today, and my head feels dizzy. There seem to be a lot of cases of H1N1 flu lately, so everyone please take care of yourselves.

Chapter 689 Uchiha Hikaru's New Life

Upon returning, Sasuke immediately looked at Shirakumo Aoba and asked, "Shirakumo Aoba, Uchiha Itachi mentioned the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan before he died... How do we obtain that?"

"You can just transplant his eyes directly."

Bai Yunqingye thought for a moment, then continued, "When we get back, I'll come and help you with the transplant surgery."

Sasuke nodded.

There was a moment of silence.

Shirokumo Aoba then asked, "Does it need to be made public in the village or the Uchiha clan that you killed Uchiha Itachi?"

"..."

Sasuke hesitated for a moment, then said, "Never mind, it's not necessary."

"In the end, he's just an insignificant person. Mother doesn't need to shed any more tears because of him."

"...Then I'll take care of his body."

Baiyun Qingye took out another sealing scroll and put Uchiha Itachi's body into it. "After we return to the village, I will arrange an eye transplant surgery for you as soon as possible."

Sasuke didn't think much of it and nodded in agreement, "Okay."

Seeing that Sasuke's matter was over, Shirokumo Aoba looked at Nagato and teased him.

"Do you still want to have a fair fight with me to decide who will ultimately claim the tailed beast?"

"..."

Nagato, supported by two Six Paths puppets, was somewhat speechless.

You've already displayed such terrifying power, what's the point of fighting anymore?

Moreover, he had already come to somewhat accept the other side's path to unification.

This battle was unnecessary.

Although he had been a bit arrogant before, he wasn't so blind as to misjudge the situation and get beaten up for nothing.

"No need. Although I have joined Konoha, I will never set foot in Konoha. I will represent Amegakure and declare our submission to Konoha. I think even if you want to unify the ninja world, Amegakure still needs someone to manage it, right?"

"Nagato..."

Xiao Nan looked at him with a hint of helplessness.

However, she could still understand the other person.

Nagato's parents were killed by Konoha ninjas during the war, and hatred doesn't disappear just because of a huge difference in strength.

"is it?"

Bai Yun Qingye's expression was playful. "Then don't you want to stand up again?"

"Ok?"

Nagato's previously tense face suddenly showed a hint of emotion.

"Does Konoha have a way to heal my legs?"