I simultaneously traverse countless worlds

Even though Nagato Uzumaki had a somewhat dark personality and didn't think about peace that people could understand each other, but only about using the powerful force of the Ten-Tails to destroy ninja villages and achieve peace under fear, Li Mo, who had witnessed nuclear deterrence, could easily understand this situation. Even according to the original Naruto anime storyline, the so-called peace that came after defeating and sealing Kaguya Otsutsuki was only maintained because Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha were still alive.

It's conceivable that if Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha were to die, the ninja world would still be dominated by the Five Great Nations, the Five Great Ninja Villages, and numerous smaller nations. It wouldn't be surprising if another Ninja World War broke out, just like in the world before Li Mo's transmigration. The wars around the world hadn't actually decreased much; it was just that the Five Great Nations maintained peace within their own countries. As for other small countries and even places like Africa, it was difficult for people in peaceful nations to care about how many people died.

In comparison, Li Mo felt that Nagato's idea was more appropriate. At least the Ninja Alliance would no longer allow the existence of XX country and XX ninja village. It was completely with the idea of ​​unification to integrate the forces of all parties. Otherwise, the three major ninja villages and countries would not have resisted so much.

"Mr. Li Mo, do you know who we are?"

Upon hearing Li Mo's words, Nagato's pupils constricted slightly. He and Konan had sensed that the other party had noticed their identities during their recent trip, but they hadn't expected Li Mo to say it directly. He didn't feel the need to pretend anything and asked his question with great curiosity.

"As an important small country connecting the Land of Earth, the Land of Wind, and the Land of Fire, do you think the Ninja Alliance will pay close attention to the Land of Rain?"

Li Mo's answer to Nagato's question was very direct, surprising both Nagato and Konan before they understood. While they disliked the Land of Rain's unfortunate geographical location, which led to repeated invasions and devastation by the three great ninja villages, they had to admit that the Land of Rain, along with several other small countries with unique geographical locations, was an important region for the five great ninja villages during the Fourth Shinobi World War. It was normal for the Shinobi Alliance to pay attention to it.

Especially now that the Shinobi Alliance has swallowed up the Land of Wind and the Sand Village, and its borders are already adjacent to the Land of Rain, the Land of Earth, and the Land of Fire, it would be hard for anyone to believe that they still don't pay attention to the Land of Rain, which is strategically located!

"...Mr. Li Mo, you already know my and Konan's identities, so I would like to know if the Akatsuki organization and I are willing to join the Ninja World Alliance?"

Nagato Uzumaki remained silent for a few seconds, regaining his composure before looking at Li Mo. He then carefully stated his thoughts, his Rinnegan eyes fixed on Li Mo, somewhat worried that the other party might refuse.

This is no exaggeration. When the Shinobi World Alliance first came to power, it recruited scattered forces and wandering ninjas from the ocean. However, after the Shinobi World Alliance quickly consolidated its internal structure and seized control of the Sand Village and the Land of Wind, it directly rejected any potential allegiance from scattered small ninja villages and wandering ninjas unless they were willing to lay down their weapons unconditionally. The Shinobi World Alliance would then come to their door to rectify their situation, and bandits and the like would be completely wiped out.

Now, if Amegakure wants to join the Shinobi Alliance, it has to consider the reactions of Konoha and Iwagakure. Even with Nagato's own experience, he knows that if Amegakure were to declare its allegiance to the Shinobi Alliance on its own, Konoha and Iwagakure would probably come knocking on its door the very next day!

"Nagato Uzumaki, do you truly understand the goals of the Shinobi Alliance?"

Li Mo was aware of Nagato's concerns but did not respond immediately. Instead, he calmly observed Nagato in his wheelchair and Konan behind him, and asked the idealist who was turning to the dark side a question.

"The Ninja World Alliance's objective?!"

Upon hearing Li Mo's meaningful words, Nagato Uzumaki's expression froze and he looked somewhat bewildered. He did indeed yearn for the ruling order and prosperity of the Ninja Alliance, which was why he decided to bring Amegakure to join the Ninja Alliance. However, it would be too difficult for Nagato Uzumaki to say that he understood the goals of the Ninja Alliance. Even many people within the Ninja Alliance did not know the true goals of the Ninja Alliance.

Not only was Nagato Uzumaki bewildered, but Konan also stared blankly at Li Mo. She didn't know what this handsome man was going to say, but a gut feeling gave Konan a premonition that what she was about to hear was very important!

"That's right. The goal of the Shinobi World Alliance is to unify the Shinobi World and achieve peace, eliminating outdated daimyo, nobles, and ninja villages. Even if there are countless vested interests blocking this path, the Shinobi World Alliance will send them to hell without hesitation. So are you really prepared to face mountains of corpses and seas of blood without mercy?"

Seeing that Nagato and Konan hadn't reacted yet, Li Mo stood up with his hands behind his back. The sound of his footsteps was particularly loud, and his cold words, spoken without any concealment, shocked Nagato and Konan even more.

At this time, as the supreme leader of the Ninja Alliance, Li Mo's every move could determine the fate of many people. Even the daimyo and nobles of the three great nations and those smaller nations would occasionally try to contact the Ninja Alliance through kinship or marriage. Those daimyo and nobles from the former Land of Water, Land of Wind, and even Land of the Sea, besides probing for information, also had the idea of ​​betting on the Ninja Alliance.

This is a common occurrence in the ninja world and even in the world before Li Mo's transmigration. For example, in the most popular classic novel of China, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Zhuge family had members serving in the Wei, Shu, and Wu kingdoms respectively. No matter which family eventually gained power, the Zhuge family could ensure that their lineage would not fall. In other countries in the modern world, similar situations of betting on different branches or developing family branches are also common. So, this is not surprising in the ninja world.

However, Li Mo completely rejected the ideas of those insects. Apart from disguising his purpose, he secretly continued his work of cleaning up the daimyo and nobles of various countries. He even decided to suspend the offensive in the near future and intensify his internal affairs. In his eyes, those once high and mighty insects were nothing more than pigs and sheep waiting to be slaughtered.

It can be said that once Li Mo's true thoughts were revealed, his previous plan to become the villainous boss in the Land of Rainbows would be a certainty. The five great nations of the ninja world and other small countries would concentrate their armies at any cost to cooperate with the five great ninja villages to besiege the Land of Rainbows. He chose to keep a low profile until the Ninja World Alliance was established, when he could no longer hide it.

At this moment, Li Mo revealed his goal to Nagato and Konan without any concealment. It was also the ultimate goal that the Shinobi Alliance was pursuing. He showed them the future that was destined to be filled with corpses and made them make their choices!

Chapter 56 Subduing Nagato and Konan

As Li Mo spoke, the entire hall fell into silence. Apart from the six special puppets of Pain, who remained expressionless at the door, Nagato and Konan both looked rather pale. Konan, in particular, was pale and weak.

Compared to her childhood life as a homeless girl, Konan's current experience is far beyond what a homeless little girl could comprehend. She naturally knows that Li Mo's words about mountains of corpses and seas of blood were not an exaggeration; in fact, it would be more accurate to say that they were being conservative. After all, the ninja world has more than twenty daimyo and countless noble families, and they can mobilize hundreds of thousands of soldiers and ninjas, not to mention their influence in various regions. If the Ninja Alliance wanted to completely wipe them out, it would inevitably be an extremely bloody scene.

Even though Konan didn't have Li Mo's modern experience, she knew very well what the daimyo and nobles of the ninja world were like, having held an important position in Amegakure. Those scoundrels were extremely eager to make money and gain benefits, and they would never give up the power and wealth in their hands. So, if the Ninja Alliance wanted to unify the ninja world and eliminate these vested interests, there was no other option but war.

Looking at it now, Xiao Nan feels that Li Mo, the supreme administrator of the Ninja World Alliance, is not someone who would compromise or back down. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said that even if it meant mountains of corpses and seas of blood, he would carry it out without hesitation!

"...Mountains of corpses and seas of blood? Haha, Mr. Li Mo, Yahiko, Konan, and I have already seen mountains of corpses and seas of blood. It's time for those arrogant daimyo, nobles, and ninjas to experience the feeling of death that ordinary people who were once starved to death or murdered have to endure!"

Unlike Konan's silence, Nagato's expression turned ferocious after only a moment's hesitation. Li Mo's words reminded him of his parents who died at the hands of Konoha ninjas and his turbulent life of wandering in the Land of Rain. He gritted his teeth and spoke.

Nagato Uzumaki, when his parents were still alive, his family was warm and loving despite the hardships. However, when the Second Shinobi World War spread to the Land of Rain, he witnessed his parents die in front of him, which planted a seed of hatred for ninjas in his heart. The death of his friend Yahiko, with whom he had wandered and grown up, was a huge blow to him, and his mentality gradually became extreme.

It can be said that Nagato Uzumaki's decision to collect the nine tailed beasts to create the strongest Ten-Tails weapon, destroy several major ninja villages, and make the world feel pain in order to achieve a peace maintained by violence and fear was already a gradual accumulation of his past experiences. Otherwise, it would not have been possible for a normal person to become so extreme simply because of the guidance of Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu. Even Itachi Uchiha was also turned out of his mind due to the trauma of the battlefield in his childhood.

Having experienced the deaths of his parents and his close friend Yahiko, Nagato's personality became extreme. If Obito and Black Zetsu were still alive, he would have directly attacked Konoha to try to seize the Nine-Tails. His declaration of "making the world feel pain" would be enough to prove his truest thoughts. Moreover, having stayed in the Land of Rain and Amegakure for so many years, it would be a complete lie to say that he had any goodwill towards the daimyo and nobles.

Therefore, Li Mo's words, spoken in a chilling tone, did not make Nagato Uzumaki feel anything was amiss. If his own preconceived plan came true, the number of deaths would be just as high, so he naturally agreed with Li Mo's pre-set objective.

"Very good. If you've come to your senses, then welcome to the Ninja World Alliance. I can now help you with your injuries and aftereffects. Also, your eyes have been putting too much strain on you; they're not really your own eyes..."

Hearing Nagato's unwavering words, Li Mo nodded, indicating his willingness to let them join the Ninja World Alliance, and then looked at Nagato and said.

"Injuries? Not to my own eyes?!"

This time, Nagato and Konan were both surprised and delighted. They were delighted because Li Mo, this powerful figure, actually said he could resolve Nagato's injuries and aftereffects, which had troubled Nagato and Konan for a long time. They felt it was difficult to resolve and could only save Nagato's life. They were surprised because Li Mo pointed to the Rinnegan that Nagato thought he had awakened, but said that it was not Nagato's own Rinnegan.

Undoubtedly, a hint of suspicion arose in Nagato's heart. He even wondered if Li Mo had been eyeing his Rinnegan. However, Li Mo's calm demeanor made Nagato suppress this thought for the time being!

"That's right, you're not of the Uchiha clan bloodline, how could you possibly achieve the Rinnegan by advancing to the Sharingan? That's completely impossible!"

Seeing that Nagato didn't directly refute or question him, Li Mo pointed to his eyes and directly revealed a secret rarely known in the ninja world: "Of the three great dojutsu in the ninja world, the Byakugan is the Hyuga clan's bloodline limit, the Sharingan is the Uchiha clan's bloodline limit, but the Rinnegan is little known. If a strong member of the Uchiha clan fuses with the power of the myriad phenomena of the mortal realm, there's a chance that the Sharingan can be upgraded to the Rinnegan..."

That's right. What Li Mo was talking about was a secret that few people in the Naruto world knew. The three great dojutsu that were widely circulated in the ninja world—many ninjas could name the Byakugan, Sharingan, and Rinnegan, and they also knew about the Hyuga and Uchiha clans—but very few people knew the specific details.

At least, the secrets of the Sharingan's evolution from the initial one-tomoe to the three-tomoe, to the extraordinary Mangekyou Sharingan and Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, and then to the possibility of fusing Wood Release to advance to the Rinnegan, are unknown even to the current Uchiha clan of Konoha. Similarly, the Hyuga clan of Konoha is unaware of the relationship between the Byakugan and the Tenseigan, while the Otsutsuki branch family on the moon knows the intricacies of it all.

While Nagato Uzumaki did establish the Akatsuki organization and successfully seize control of Amegakure, his understanding of the Rinnegan and the Gedo Mazo was probably less than that of Obito Uchiha, who was thrown into the laboratory by Li Mo. As for Black Zetsu, the dutiful son, there's even less to say. Many of the secrets he knew could be traced back to ancient times. For example, the abnormal climate in the Land of Rain and many other places was a consequence of the battle a thousand years ago.

At this moment, Li Mo did not intend to tell Nagato Uzumaki all the secrets. However, informing him of some information about the Rinnegan was merely a side benefit given in preparation for accepting him as a subordinate, and it was nothing more than a small bonus.

"Sharingan? Rinnegan? The power of all things in the universe..."

Faced with Li Mo's revelation, Nagato's expression was quite interesting, fluctuating between clear and red before gradually turning ashen. He was clearly recalling the mysterious man who claimed to be "Uchiha Madara" who had found him, and the behind-the-scenes intentions behind their guidance.

It's not that Nagato Uzumaki is so easily convinced by others, but he had previously been vaguely aware of Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu's appearance and their purpose, and had been secretly on guard against them. Moreover, Li Mo's current status and position are much more credible than the words of some empty talker. Would the highest-ranking official of the Shinobi World Alliance tell him nothing but lies?

In this regard, Nagato Uzumaki felt that what Li Mo said had some credibility, but he did not completely believe what Li Mo said at once. After all, the temptation of the powerful bloodline limit of the Rinnegan was too great in the ninja world!

"Alright! I'll heal your injuries first. As for the Rinnegan, you can decide for yourself whether to keep it or ask me for help later!"

Knowing that Nagato was hesitant and had some reservations, Li Mo didn't take it to heart and kindly suggested that since he only wanted to study the Rinnegan, he wouldn't have any intention of taking it. He left the decision to Nagato.

"...No, Mr. Li Mo, please resolve the matter of the [Rinnegan] for me as well. I think my former comrades feel the same way!"

Upon hearing Li Mo's well-intentioned suggestion, Nagato Uzumaki immediately raised his head, looked at Li Mo, then at Pain, the Deva Path of the Six Paths of Pain who had always been by his side, took a deep breath, and made his final decision.

If the Shinobi World Alliance hadn't appeared, Nagato Uzumaki's reliance would have been on the Rinnegan and the Six Paths of Pain he controlled, along with the Gedo Mazo that he could summon. Even for the sake of his only friend Konan and the Akatsuki members who still trusted him, he would never have given up the immense power brought by the Rinnegan. Otherwise, in the Land of Rain or even the entire Shinobi World, the weak would have been bullied and defiled at will.

However, the sudden emergence of the Shinobi Alliance gave Nagato Uzumaki, who had been supporting Amegakure alone, a new hope. He and Konan had been traveling in the territory of the Shinobi Alliance for so long that he was already inclined to join the alliance. Moreover, compared to the Shinobi Alliance, which was unfathomable and intimidating to the remaining three great nations and a number of smaller nations, a pair of Rinnegan eyes was not invincible. Nagato Uzumaki had never underestimated the Shinobi Alliance, which had easily swallowed Kirigakure and Sunagakure.

Even Konoha, the leading village among the five great ninja villages, would have to pay a terrible price to destroy two major ninja villages without god-level super-kage-level powerhouses like Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha. In the most likely scenario, Kumogakure and Iwagakure would even benefit from it. Since Nagato Uzumaki felt that he and Konan had joined the Shinobi World Alliance, it was acceptable for them to help deal with the potential dangers of the Rinnegan.

Li Mo raised an eyebrow at Nagato's choice and nodded approvingly. Seeing that Nagato and Konan didn't seem inclined to treat them immediately, he spoke to them more cautiously:

"Very good, then you should all get some rest today. I'll arrange for you to undergo testing tomorrow and then we'll work out a specific treatment plan!"

Chapter 57 A Hidden Move

Nagato's chronic illnesses and old injuries, as well as the wounds caused by the black chakra rods piercing his body, were considered troublesome even by medical ninjas and Tsunade. These were special injuries resulting from the gradual overexertion of his body and the combination of physical disability.

In simpler terms, Nagato's injuries were due to the depletion of his life force. Although he was only in his twenties, his internal organs looked like those of a fifty-year-old. The black chakra rods had even fused with his flesh and blood. Combined with the use of the extraordinary power of chakra, this created a bizarre symbiotic state that gave his healers a real headache.

In other words, rashly operating on Nagato and removing the black chakra rod could very well cause a chain reaction. Moreover, the Rinnegan was constantly absorbing Nagato's chakra, and the multiple intertwinings made Nagato's condition worse and worse, to the point that he was sitting in a wheelchair waiting to die when the story reappeared.

Regarding Nagato's stubborn old injuries, Li Mo had Orochimaru and Tsunade examine him, and then personally treated his injuries, even using a [Moon Seed] to fuse with him and replenish his depleted life force.

If it weren't for Li Mo's intervention, Orochimaru and Tsunade alone would have been in a very difficult position to treat Nagato's injuries. While the two of them working together could certainly heal most injuries in the ninja world, severe injuries that had depleted his life force and were complicated by other various complications were really troublesome. Replenishing life force is not an easy thing to do, otherwise Orochimaru wouldn't have needed to pursue immortality so much.

While abundant vitality doesn't guarantee immortality for a ninja, it certainly allows for a long lifespan and a massive chakra reserve. Clan members like the Uzumaki and Senju are known to live past a hundred years old, even if they don't die in battle. However, if vitality is depleted, it's extremely difficult to replenish a ninja's depleted vitality unless a powerful Six Paths level expert intervenes or the ninjutsu of Yang Release is mastered to its peak.

Nagato and Konan were also aware of this. After taking over Amegakure, they had considered addressing Nagato's injuries. However, they had to keep Nagato's identity and the secrets of the Rinnegan a secret. Furthermore, the medical ninjas they found couldn't even treat Nagato's crippled legs, let alone other thorny issues.

With Li Mo personally taking action, Nagato's special injuries were no problem. After merging with the [Seed of Moonlight] and replenishing his lost vitality, Nagato was able to get out of bed and walk around on just three days later. Konan, who was also merged with the [Seed of Blazing Sun], successfully broke through to the Quasi-Kage level and became a true Kage-level powerhouse.

However, Nagato's Rinnegan was still removed because it was actually something Madara Uchiha once possessed. For non-Uchiha people, it was a treasure that could kill them!

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"It's really fully recovered..."

Half a month later, at a training ground on the outskirts of the main city of Rainbow Island, Nagato Uzumaki looked at his hands with great delight. His eyes, which had been specially trained, even showed a hint of excitement that he could not hide.

Those who haven't experienced the devastation of having to use a wheelchair due to paralysis can hardly understand Nagato's current agitation. Moreover, Nagato previously had to rely on overdrawing his own life force to meet the demands of the Rinnegan. Every day he lived was an ordeal, and the despair of feeling himself gradually moving towards the end of his life was also a major reason for Nagato's later extreme actions.

Now, Nagato Uzumaki was overjoyed to find that his legs had been fully restored. The feeling of being able to move on his own was wonderful. Moreover, replacing the Rinnegan with eyes cultivated from his own cells felt like a huge weight had been lifted off his body. The ease and freedom he felt, combined with the fusion of the Moon Seed, which replenished his life force, allowed Nagato Uzumaki to directly activate the Sage Body and simultaneously advance to the peak of Kage-level combat power.

To put it simply, when Madara Uchiha chose to keep his Rinnegan, Nagato Uzumaki was chosen because he was also a direct descendant of the Uzumaki clan. The pure Uzumaki bloodline made his vitality strong and his chakra reserves extremely high. Otherwise, Jiraiya wouldn't have considered him a possible child of prophecy. However, the fact that he didn't have the Rinnegan greatly slowed down his growth. Otherwise, he would definitely be a peak Kage-level powerhouse now.

After Li Mo removed the Rinnegan and underwent recuperation, Nagato Uzumaki, who had fused with the Moon Seed, directly advanced to the peak of the Kage level, and even had a considerable chance of advancing to the Super Kage level. At that time, he would truly be among the top powerhouses in the ninja world.

"Nagato!"

Just as Nagato was overjoyed at his rebirth, he suddenly heard Li Mo's familiar voice. He turned around and saw Li Mo walking over with Tsunade and Konan. Konan even waved to Nagato.

"grown ups!"

Upon seeing his savior and superior arrive, Nagato Uzumaki bowed respectfully to Li Mo and spoke. Only when Li Mo indicated that he did not need to be so polite did he respectfully withdraw his bow and then greet Konan and Tsunade.

Nagato was equally grateful to Tsunade, one of his saviors. When Li Mo treated him, Tsunade and Orochimaru were his assistants. Orochimaru was busy researching the Rinnegan that Li Mo wasn't interested in, while Tsunade had a good relationship with Konan. Konan was now by Li Mo's side. Having already guessed the general situation, Nagato didn't dwell on it. He even privately wished Konan, whom he considered a younger sister, well.

As for the Six Paths of Pain, Li Mo modified them into special puppets, which still followed Nagato Uzumaki. However, their strength was definitely not as good as the Six Paths of Pain with the Rinnegan, but Nagato Uzumaki did not pay too much attention to their combat power.

"Nagato, there's no need to rush. Your body has recovered and the [Sage Body] has been activated. You can now spend some time cultivating and improving!"

Li Mo was quite pleased with Nagato's respectful attitude and nodded in approval. He then assessed Nagato's current physical condition, giving him instructions and detailing his upcoming strategies for Amegakure and the Land of Rain: "Also, you need to return to Amegakure. I will arrange a group of people for you; they will all assist you as Amegakure ninja, gradually improving the living environment of Amegakure and the Land of Rain. For the time being, we must not reveal the presence of the Shinobi Alliance..."

Without a doubt, Li Mo is not planning to provoke the three great nations and one small nation in the ninja world any further. The fact is, they have already been greatly provoked. According to the intelligence gathered by the Shadow Soldiers, the two daimyo of the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire have reached an agreement and reached a consensus with the daimyo of the Land of Lightning, preparing to sign a formal alliance.

The three great nations have already done so, so Konoha, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure will naturally follow suit. Even though the three great ninja villages had just fought on the battlefield not long ago, with their respective Kage and elders issuing orders, coupled with the threat from the Shinobi Alliance, it's not surprising that the three great ninja villages and other smaller ninja villages are united against a common enemy. Li Mo even felt that if he were to take over Amegakure as well, the Shinobi Alliance might even be able to start forming. They weren't so foolish as to be defeated one by one by the Shinobi Alliance.

The Land of Water was out of the question; the various countries of the Ninja World Continent didn't have much influence overseas. The Land of Wind was taken over by the Ninja World Alliance in a surprise attack. The Ninja World had never experienced such a scene before. The various Ninja Villages were like the countries of World War I before Li Mo's transmigration. They never thought that a strong person leading an elite force could successfully attack a Ninja Village. Moreover, the Sand Village was too weak and was directly occupied and swallowed up by the Ninja World Alliance.

Now, all three major ninja villages have strengthened the missions of sensory ninjas and reconnaissance ninjas, making it impossible to launch a surprise attack by airship. Even the three major nations have raised their internal and external security levels in their respective countries.

"As you command! Sir!"

Upon hearing Li Mo's instructions, Nagato Uzumaki, who had also made great progress in his knowledge of politics and military affairs over the past two weeks, quickly realized that his boss was not planning to turn against the three great powers right now. At most, he would choose to make Amegakure and the Land of Rain become the secret agents of the Ninja Alliance. However, he did not object to this and agreed without hesitation.

If he were to return to Amegakure, Nagato Uzumaki would need to fabricate suitable identities for the disguised personnel arranged by the Shinobi Alliance. Otherwise, after several months, Amegakure might also have spies sent in by the other three great nations!

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Five days later, Nagato Uzumaki left with over a hundred elite members of the Ninja Alliance disguised as Amegakure ninjas. He had received detailed information from Li Mo that Amegakure, which he had been away from for several months, had indeed encountered some problems.