Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke slowly, his tone filled with helplessness and worry.

His deep eyes gazed into the distance, as if seeing through time to the impending crises of the future.

"Fortunately, we still have a chance to salvage this..."

His words revealed a glimmer of hope, but more so a sense of helplessness in the face of reality.

After a moment of silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally broke the deadlock: "Tell me about the situation in Konoha..."

His gaze shifted to Kakashi, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Kakashi took a deep breath and slowly began to speak: "Konoha now..."

"This is the situation during the Chunin Exams."

"I can understand their thinking. They don't want war, so they're using this show of force to tell us that futile struggles are powerless and will only cause more casualties. They're arrogant; the casualties they're referring to are only on our side."

"...The empire they speak of...is a parallel world belonging to our multiverse, located in a corner of this vast universe."

"In that universe, there exists a vast and mysterious empire located at its center. This empire possesses highly advanced technology, formidable military power, and a sophisticated culture. Its territory spans countless star systems, and its sphere of influence covers the entire universe."

"The empire they speak of stands at the center of the universe, an unparalleled existence!"

"The empire they speak of is not only the most dazzling jewel among the stars, but also the ideal nation that all living beings dream of. This empire, with its light of glory and peace, shines like an inextinguishable sun, illuminating every inch of land and warming every heart."

"The empire they speak of is currently in a glorious golden age, so much so that even the city walls are made of the purest gemstones in the world, every brick and tile imbued with ancient wisdom and endless blessings. They merely gleam in the sunlight, enough to ward off all suffering and darkness in the world."

"In their words, within these city walls lies a vast, verdant land, where spring reigns all year round, flowers bloom and birds sing, every corner a perfect fusion of nature and life, a place that countless people linger and never want to leave, a place that all the people of the empire yearn for."

"They say their empire's ruler is hailed as a benevolent and compassionate emperor who saves all under heaven. He possesses not only extraordinary wisdom and boundless love, but also a heart that can see through all things. Under his rule, the law is fair and impartial, as precise as a scale, and everyone's rights are respected and protected to the fullest extent. The emperor leads by example, diligently governing the country and sharing joy with his people. His benevolence is like a gentle spring rain, silently nourishing every inch of the empire's land and every citizen."

"They also said that on this land, war and conflict have become distant legends, and peace and security are everywhere, like the air we breathe. People's faces are filled with happy smiles, they respect each other, help each other, and together weave a beautiful picture of a harmonious society. Children play carefree in the sunshine, the elderly enjoy their twilight years in warm families, and every corner is filled with love and hope."

"In their words, the Empire's technology and culture have reached unprecedented heights. Countless talents and sparks of wisdom collide here, creating breathtaking miracles. From spaceships capable of traversing interstellar space to medical technologies that can cure all diseases, and scientific theories that can unravel the mysteries of the universe, every achievement of the Empire leads the progress and development of the entire universe."

"In this vast empire, everyone is granted equal status and rights, regardless of where they come from, what their origins are, whether they are male or female, or of different races. They can enjoy equal respect and opportunities. There is no distinction between noble and lowly, no discrimination or prejudice, only mutual understanding and tolerance."

"People no longer focus solely on accumulating material wealth, but begin to pursue inner richness and spiritual elevation. They love the land beneath their feet as if it were their own lives; they love everyone around them because they know that only by uniting as one can they create a better future. They love this empire that gives them infinite possibilities and happiness, and are willing to give everything for it."

They also said they wanted to turn our world into their empire, so that everyone could enjoy an equal, free, and happy life; to end war, famine, and disease; and to make our world more beautiful, harmonious, and prosperous.

"They firmly believe that this is not only the responsibility and duty of an advanced civilization, but also a sacred mission to lead the universe to a better future. Some people immediately refuted this, saying that they were just using this as an excuse to glorify their war of aggression. But they felt that as an advanced civilization, they could only achieve peace and development in the universe and enable all life to progress together through this method."

Chapter 194 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Counterattack!

After Kakashi finished speaking, the expressions on the faces of those around him turned strange.

The heads of those powerful families scoffed at this.

Peace?

Only the weak yearn for equality!

Why should we yearn for equality when we ourselves are part of the exploiting class?

If we are equals, how can I exploit you?

As for the Jonin, their Fire Consciousness wavered somewhat as they listened to Kakashi's description of the world.

"If the world really went according to their plan, it might not be so bad."

Kai pulled Kakashi into his arms and then lowered his voice.

"Hey! Kakashi, did they say that much back then? I didn't hear anything."

A hint of suspicion flashed across Kai's face.

Kakashi no longer felt a pang of anxiety.

He discovered that as long as he communicated with Kai normally, Kai wouldn't have any suspicions.

"Kai, you just don't understand."

Kakashi said this with a meaningful look on his face.

"What I'm saying may seem like I'm praising their so-called empire, but in reality, it's just escalating tensions and getting us all in cahoots to resist them!"

"You think? If someone wants to rebel just based on what I'm saying now, then isn't this the perfect opportunity to purge internal conflicts?"

"Identifying them now will prevent them from stabbing us in the back later!"

"Kai, do you know what this saying is called? 'To repel external enemies, one must first pacify the internal situation,' understand?"

After Kakashi finished speaking, Guy looked thoughtful.

He quickly nodded, agreeing with Kakashi's words.

"Kakashi! You truly are the man I admire!"

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was somewhat grim, he still began discussing the matter with the others.

Kakashi observed that his words had indeed been like seeds, planted in the hearts of many.

Nara Shikaku: "If their world is really as great as they say, then not resisting might be a good choice. After all, Guy and Kakashi witnessed it firsthand; we're no match for their strength. Besides, even Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru were captured without any resistance."

"If they were truly ruthless, there would be no need for them to display their strength like this, giving us a choice. They could have easily wiped us out and made us submit with blood and power."

"Moreover, Kakashi just said that their world also has Konoha, they also come from Konoha, and they are even variants of people we know!"

After Nara Shikaku finished speaking, many people present fell silent.

war

They don't want to participate anymore.

If it concerns the extermination of a clan or the destruction of Konoha, they might do their part.

However, based on what we've just learned, this group of people who came to Konoha are also from another world's Konoha.

What are the differences between those two Konoha?

"Perhaps we can submit to a portion of them and test their strength first. After all, they can't possibly place a curse mark on us, right? If they want to rebel later, it's just a matter of a word from us, isn't it?"

"They know everything about us, while we have absolutely no information about them."

Nara Shikaku analyzed, and his words were agreed upon by many.

"Yes! We can submit to a portion of them! Let's see how things go!"

"Yes! I'm willing to be at the forefront, join their so-called empire, and gather intelligence for everyone!"

Many people enthusiastically expressed their willingness to make "sacrifices".

As a seasoned politician, how could Hiruzen Sarutobi not know what they were thinking?

These people are seasoned veterans, not the brainwashed elite ninjas from the Ninja Academy and Anbu.

At this moment, they each have their own plans for their families and households.

If the other side uses ruthless methods and threatens to slaughter the entire tribe, including their wives and children, they will inevitably fight back fiercely.

But if they come to tell you, "Your home is still your home, your village is still your village, and we're just here to offer help," then what do they think?

He glared fiercely at Kakashi.

The seed that Kakashi just planted in their hearts has taken root and sprouted!

Hiruzen Sarutobi now only regretted not giving them a heads-up beforehand.

These aristocratic families would never contribute to anything that didn't involve the extinction of their race or their own safety!

They were all thinking about protecting themselves!

For them, as long as life isn't too bad, and remains similar to what it is now, and their own clan hasn't changed, then there's not much difference between Konoha and Hidden Leaf Village.

Even though he unleashed some of the Five Elements ninjutsu, attracting many to the ninja academy to cultivate fire consciousness from a young age, it was still just a drop in the ocean.

Most clan ninjas are only loyal to their clan.

Konoha is merely a vessel carrying their clan; as long as they are alive, it doesn't matter which ship they are on.

They will only protect themselves if their ship is about to sink and there are no other ships to choose from.

This has nothing to do with willpower; it's driven by the most basic survival instinct and self-interest.

To put it even more dramatically, when there are no external conflicts, they are enemies to each other; everyone wants to be Hokage, and everyone wants to be captain.

"Alright! So now you know the world they described is real?"

"If it's really that good, is it necessary to come to our world? Is there really no profit to be made?"

"Perhaps they are trying to divide us and create internal conflict?"

"By then, we won't be a united front, and he'll pick us off one by one. It will be too late to regret it then!"

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It must be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi, having long held a high position, managed to drag the other party into the opposite side of everyone with just a few words.

But too many people yearn for peace; they don't want war anymore.

Although I haven't spoken yet, my mind has already begun to drift slightly away.

Kakashi watched this scene silently, inwardly chuckling to himself.

"It worked! Following me was definitely the right decision!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a pep talk, then issued the order: "Everyone! The moment of life and death for the entire ninja world has arrived!"

"Now, I intend to invite all ninja villages and all ninja forces from all countries, regardless of size! With our five great nations at the forefront and the other nations as our support, we will jointly discuss how to punish these shameless scoundrels!"

"Whether it's the Land of Fire, the Land of Water, the Land of Earth, the Land of Thunder, the Land of Wind, or a nation like the Land of Iron composed of warriors, these are all great nations."

"It's still the small ninja villages like Kusagakure, Takigakure, and Amegakure, or even various mercenary organizations, such as the Akatsuki, the Twelve Guardians of various major countries, and even the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!"

"We must invite all of them! Let us discuss the future of this world together!"

At Hiruzen Sarutobi's request and orders, all were invited. He issued a strict order that the Anbu must be notified and that they all arrive at Hongshu Island in the south within three days!

On this day, countless Jonin flew out from Hongzhou Island in the south. They carried Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders as well as intelligence and information about the Empire, and began to prepare for the first and largest-scale ninja world meeting in the ninja world!

Chapter 195 Resurrecting the Ten-Tails

Water Country, Mist Village

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