Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

However, Yahiko had to admit what Yoru said. Since its establishment, in order to have sufficient funds and to better spread its ideology, Akatsuki had been promoting its doctrines throughout the ninja world while carrying out mercenary missions to maintain the organization's operation.

In this era of war, the tasks they could receive were naturally all about killing, destruction, and attacks.

Almost every time a mission is completed, a portion of the team will be gone.

The process of constantly losing comrades caused Yahiko great pain. He even doubted whether he had strayed from his original intention, which was to create the Akatsuki organization for world peace.

They are clearly advocating peace, but the missions they have recently carried out have only intensified the conflict!

This is why, upon hearing that the Land of Water and the Land of Fire were preparing for peace talks, Yahiko immediately followed Rikka to the Land of Iron.

Because, in his heart, this was the mission and the thing that Akatsuki should take on and do!

Yahiko was somewhat agitated and kept pouring drinks into his mouth.

There was no rush at night; we savored the restaurant's signature snacks to accompany our drinks.

a long time.

The founder of Akatsuki suddenly looked up at Yoru: "Hey, future Fourth Mizukage, can I ask you a question?"

"of course."

"Why do you wage war? When will this war, no, this endless war, end? When will the ninja world truly achieve peace?!"

Looking at Yahiko, who was staring at him with a serious, even solemn, expression, Yoru suddenly found it somewhat amusing.

How adorable, how innocent! A boy who, despite living in a cruel reality that feels like hell, has his heart full of beautiful fantasies!

"Is this funny?!"

Yahiko stared at Yoru's slightly upturned lips and said angrily, "Leaving aside the distant past, in just these past few years, we have personally witnessed the wars that Kumogakure instigated against Sunagakure, the wars that Kumogakure instigated against Konoha, the wars that Iwagakure instigated against Konoha, and the wars that Kirigakure instigated against Konoha!"

"Whenever a war seems to be coming to an end, the countries that were previously bystanders immediately step in and start a new one, spreading the chain of war and hatred, dragging more and more people into the disaster of war, displacing them, and destroying their families!"

"I thought the war between Iwagakure and Konoha would gradually subside from its stalemate, and the chaotic ninja world would come to an end as the fighting between Kirigakure and Konoha ceased."

"But the truth is that the war between Iwagakure and Konoha is escalating, and today, among those who are trying to invade and disrupt the Kage Summit, the majority are actually from Kumogakure and Sunagakure, who have long since withdrawn from the battlefield!"

“Why on earth is this happening?”

Yahiko gazed at Yoru, at the future leader of one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, and asked a question that lay deep within his heart. Almost all the Akatsuki members present, including Nagato, also focused their attention on Yoru.

"To talk about these things so loudly in such a public setting, to question those great ninja villages... I must say, you are indeed courageous."

Ye put down his wine glass and looked at the pairs of eyes that were fixed on him: "Why start a war... There are too many answers to this question. To satisfy the greedy desires of human nature, to acquire more territory, resources, and power, or perhaps because of the hatred left behind by our ancestors, and so on."

"There are far too many answers to this question, so instead of getting hung up on what you're saying, I suggest you think about it from a different perspective."

"For example... why would the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, travel all the way to the Land of Iron and sit here with us talking nonsense all day, and even hire your Akatsuki organization for security?"

"what?"

Yahiko froze for a moment, even subconsciously feeling angry at Yoru for changing the subject: "Don't change the subject! Besides, what's there to think about from this angle? Aren't you here to negotiate...?"

"Is it because of power?"

Nagato, who hadn't spoken until now, raised her head, revealing a glimpse of her slightly wavy eyes beneath her long red hair.

"Because of your power, Mizukiyo, Konoha can no longer bear the consequences of fighting with Kirigakure. They fear you and are afraid of you, which is why they came here and chose to negotiate peace with you."

“Minazukiyo… no, the future Fourth Mizukage.”

Nagato said in a deep voice, "Are you saying that as long as our Akatsuki organization possesses power surpassing the Five Great Nations, power that makes the world afraid to start wars at will, then the world will become peaceful?"

"That's obvious, after all, isn't that how the so-called Warring States period ended?"

Ye said calmly, "Using force to intimidate the entire ninja world, when the First Hokage was still alive, who in the ninja world would dare to start a war?"

not at all.

Since the end of the Warring States period, for more than a decade after the founding of Konoha, the entire ninja world had been in a period of peaceful development, which was almost the most stable period in the world in hundreds of years!

"But isn't all of this just temporary?"

Yahiko growled, "After the First Hokage died, the ninja world fell into conflict again. So, even if our Akatsuki organization possesses power that the Five Great Nations revere, thus causing them to restrain themselves from waging war out of fear, won't war return once we lose that power that deters the ninja world?"

"That's for sure, but at least during the time you had that power, the ninja world was peaceful, wasn't it?"

Ye said calmly, "If the peace you desire is eternal, something that can be maintained indefinitely with just one effort... then I can only say that your ideas are completely unrealistic and impossible to exist."

"As long as there are people in this world, there will be desires. The desire to survive, the desire to mate, the desire to acquire better resources, because this is human nature."

"Just like now, you've defended against a wave of assassins today, and you're tired and weary, so you've come here to drink and eat. After you've had your fill, you want to rest. Aren't these things desires?"

"Human desires are limitless, but the world's resources are finite. When a gap appears between the two, war will break out."

"So don't say things like 'this is only temporary.' If you can't even grasp the present, can't even recognize what reality is like, and your minds are full of empty dreams, then that is true nihilism and tragedy."

Chapter 97: Using the power of the Rinnegan to bring peace to the ninja world!

"Should we seize the moment...?"

Night's words rang in the ears of all Akatsuki members; his calm voice seemed to contain profound truths.

Upon closer reflection, the whole world seems to be like this.

The hard-won peace of every era is almost always due to the strongest power of that time!

The Sage of Six Paths ended the war-torn samurai era, founded the Ninja Clan, and spread chakra, bringing decades of peace to the world. People therefore call the Sage of Six Paths the 'Progenitor of Ninjas' and the 'God of Ninjas'.

But after the Sage of Six Paths died, the world returned to its original state, except that the people fighting and killing each other changed from samurai to ninjas.

Until the First Hokage ended the war-torn Warring States period and established the ninja village system, the world entered a period of peace and stability.

After the death of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, the world descended into chaos once more...

The appearance of the Sage of Six Paths and the First Hokage.

Because of the appearance of these powerful figures, peace is brought to the chaotic world. But when these powerful figures pass away, the world will return to darkness, and in the endless cycle of death and slaughter, the next powerful figure will be born who will once again be able to suppress the entire world...

"Actually, you didn't need to show this attitude, the leader of Akatsuki, and the boy from the Uzumaki clan."

Night downed the finest sake in his cup in one gulp and said with a faint smile, "A life spanning several decades is quite long. If you can truly bring decades of peace to the entire ninja world, that would be tranquility for generations to come."

"The peace and tranquility of generations..."

Yahiko and Nagato murmured to each other, imagining the length of several decades.

Although they are only in their teens or twenties, they were born in the flames of war and have experienced the cruelty of this world. They are very clear about what this world is really like now.

Cooperation and alliances between nations, as well as peace treaties, are as worthless as a piece of paper. Everyone is willing to do anything for their own interests, and wars are fought recklessly for those interests. After winning or losing, each nation licks its wounds and continues to prepare for the next war...

If they can truly bring decades of peace to the ninja world, that would be something to be proud of and worthy of praise from countless people!

only……

What do they need to do to get to that point?

"good question."

Night's gaze fell on Nagato: "If I'm not mistaken, your eyes... should be the eyes of the legendary Sage of Six Paths, the Rinnegan, right?"

"If there is any way for you to surpass the five great powers and have the power to suppress this era, then without a doubt, it is these eyes."

"With these eyes..."

As the future Fourth Mizukage, it's not surprising that he knows about the Rinnegan, so Yahiko and Nagato didn't focus too much on this point.

"You mean you want me to tap into the power of these eyes, and then use that power to become someone like the First Hokage, is that right?"

Nagato gazed at the night, his Rinnegan, not obscured by his red hair, meeting the night's left eye.

"of course."

Night nodded and said calmly, "However, everything I've said is just to offer you a way of thinking. You don't necessarily have to follow my ideas. After all, everyone has their own path."

"Your current method is also very good. Gradually, you spread the pain and suffering that war brings, allowing this world to feel, experience, understand, and accept pain, and to realize how hard-won peace is, thus sowing the seeds of peace in everyone's heart..."

"In some ways, your method is better, but it is more troublesome, more tiring, and requires more effort."

"Moreover, rather than placing my hopes on others and believing in their character and morality, I have more faith in my own fists and strength."

"After all, peace is hard-won, but destroying it is very simple. It only takes a small thought from the ruler, and your efforts of several years, or even decades, will be wiped out in an instant."

"..."

The members of Akatsuki fell silent again, especially Yahiko.

During his time training in the ninja world, he had actually noticed this point.

No matter how hard he tries to promote peace or how much he spends, in the end, he achieves very few valuable results.

Even those who experienced war, understood its cruelty, began to yearn for peace, and came into contact with Yahiko and the Akatsuki organization, willing to believe in their doctrines, will, upon re-entering this world, soon be consumed by desire again for various chaotic reasons, becoming instigators of war once more!

this is the truth.

That's just how people are!

"Alright, that's enough of the casual conversation at the dinner table. I need to go back and rest now, and prepare for tomorrow's peace talks."

"I'll have to rely on you again for tomorrow's guards."

Seeing the inexplicable expressions on Yahiko and Nagato's faces, Yoru stood up, waved to the Akatsuki members, and walked out of the tavern.

The Akatsuki members remained silent, their minds replaying Yoru's words, until the shopkeeper approached Yahiko and Nagato, bringing them back to their senses.

"Gentlemen, that gentleman hasn't paid yet, so..."

"what?!"

Yahiko, looking annoyed, watched as the shop assistant took away a few extra bills. He lightly slammed his hand on the table and said, "Damn bastard! He's the future Fourth Mizukage, and he still does such a shameless thing!"

"Consider it payment for this enlightenment session, Yahiko."

"After all, what he said really makes a lot of sense, doesn't it?"

……

"Because he is the future fourth generation, we need to pay even more attention to economic control."

After a hearty meal and drinks, he hummed a tune and strolled leisurely toward his inn.

Although the Rinnegan was right in front of him, Yoru did not choose to attack Nagato.

Regardless of how many people are currently staring at those eyes, such as Obito Uchiha, Madara Uchiha, Black Zetsu, and even the Sage of Six Paths in the Pure Land of the Underworld, they are all probably watching those eyes.

The greatest benefit of the Rinnegan to Yoru lies in its ability to study the soul.

To draw everyone's attention, and even hostility, to oneself for such a small function would be extremely foolish. After all, Night is far from being truly invincible at this stage.

In addition, the night does indeed need the power of 'Akatsuki' and 'Nagato'.

This unique organization, with its doctrines completely contrary to the current state of the ninja world, coupled with a pair of legendary Sage's Eyes, is destined to attract countless eyes throughout the ninja world.

The most perfect outcome, and the one that Night most desires, is to let all those demons and monsters focus their attention on Amegakure, allowing Kirigakure, which is located overseas, to develop and gain time for growth and change!

The drifting white snow fell on the street, and there seemed to be the sound of something clattering together, like a machine clicking. Several beams of light shot out from among the swirling snowflakes, aiming for the neck of the night.

"boom!"

"boom!"

Night made no move, letting the senbon needles fall on her body. However, the senbon needles, which should have easily penetrated her body, bounced off the ground as if they had hit a layer of steel the moment they touched Night's skin.

Upon witnessing this scene, the pupils of someone in the shadows contracted slightly.

But he quickly calmed down, his gaze fixed, his fingertips twitching.

The next moment, two figures leaped into the air from different angles, gripping kunai daggers tightly in their hands, and attacked Ye!

"The eighth way of binding: rebuke!"

A calm voice rang out, and the two men's attacks were thwarted, sending them flying backward.

Their clothes were disheveled, but what was exposed to the air was not human flesh, but rather a wooden outer structure!

"Crunch! Creak!"

Amidst the horrified gazes of the surrounding residents, the two figures began to twist irregularly, emitting strange noises. Long blades and serrated edges sprouted from their limbs, and like killing machines, they attacked the night once more.

"What a crude toy."

Night let out a sneer, too lazy to waste any more time on such a little toy.

"Hado No. 32: Yellow Flame Flash".