Nagato thought for a moment and nodded.

"Although the emperor's food was very simple, he had very high standards. For example, he had spent countless hours searching for the pickled peppers in his hot and sour shredded potatoes."

"And then there are his wives: one a woman who betrayed the faith of her entire tribe, another a woman extremely power-hungry, and the third a gambling addict who seems to have recently developed a drinking problem."

Jiraiya was immediately taken aback.

Good heavens, if a woman like this is enough to bring ruin to the country, then there are three emperors!

No wonder the people in their empire are so dissatisfied with that emperor!

No wonder they wanted to invade other parallel universes after unifying that ninja world!

"I feel sorry for you. How can such a person be an emperor? Isn't there anyone who can overthrow his tyranny?"

Nagato shook his head.

"Our Emperor is a descendant of the Uchiha and Senju clans, and he has perfectly inherited the bloodline limits of both clans."

Jiraiya was greatly shocked upon hearing this.

"You mean he possesses both the Sharingan and Wood Release?"

Nagato nodded.

Jiraiya clicked his tongue in amazement. No wonder! That terrifying power could indeed unify the entire ninja world!

He inherited the madness of the Uchiha clan and possessed the powerful Sage Body and Wood Release of the Senju clan. No wonder!

How pitiful! People in that world must be living in dire straits!

"but"

Suddenly Nagato's style changed.

He laughed, a laugh full of irony.

"I used to think our emperor was incompetent and tyrannical, possessing nothing but power."

"But today has really broadened my horizons!"

"You so-called daimyo are all as fat as pigs, possessing no chakra power whatsoever, yet you can easily dominate the dignity and even the bodies of those around you."

"This is just a daimyo from a small country like the Land of Fire. I can't even imagine what terrifying things they would do if they were given more power!"

"And yet your Konoha's Kage still needs to be appointed by them."

A murderous glint flashed in Nagato's eyes.

He could sense that after the dancer, who looked to have just come of age, entered the room, the daimyo continued their bloody battle despite the massive bleeding.

The girl had already fainted, but they thought it was pointless and poured a basin of water on her to wake her up.

Jiraiya swallowed hard, sensing that Nagato beside him had changed since they arrived.

That's not right! This place is clearly a scene of peace and prosperity, so why did Nagato change after sensing their splendor?

"Here, the daimyo manages the nobles and commoners, while the villages manage the ninjas. Everyone restrains each other, so there's no one who can dominate, and the commoners and ninjas will continue to live in harmony and balance."

Jiraiya explained

Nagato, however, disdainfully repeated what Jiraiya had said.

"harmonious?"

"Yes, once I find the legendary Child of Prophecy, the conflicts and hatred between people will be eliminated, and at that time there will be no more war in the ninja world!"

Jiraiya's expression became excited as he spoke.

"The Child of Prophecy?"

Nagato frowned.

Does this world have one too? Although Jiraiya once thought I was the child of prophecy, can the definition within the Empire be the same as in this world?

Furthermore, Jiraiya only mentioned it casually, without giving any specific details, only saying that the Child of Prophecy could bring peace.

"The Child of Prophecy you speak of, is he some kind of special bloodline limit? Can he eliminate hatred between people?"

"No, he can use himself to mediate hatred and conflict between people, ultimately bringing peace!"

Upon hearing this, Nagato thought of a forbidden technique passed down to him by the Emperor.

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"What you're saying isn't even as reliable as Infinite Tsukuyomi!"

How can hatred and conflict between people be resolved by one person alone?

"And you keep saying you want peace, so why do you place your hopes on something that doesn't exist? Why are you unwilling to make any real efforts for peace?"

Jiraiya was stumped by the question, but his gaze quickly cleared.

"I also have my mission! My mission is to find and guide the child of prophecy!"

Nagato shook his head.

This world is so ridiculous!

The empire he once saw was dark and bloody; countless people, though not physically pierced by knives, had their souls riddled with holes.

But when he arrived in this world, he discovered that while the empire was suffocating, this world was even more suffocating!

"Jiraiya! If you truly desire lasting peace, I will show you a path, a path that has already been realized and proven!"

This time, even Nagato was no longer addressed with respect; he couldn't take it anymore.

Talking to this master in front of me always gives me the urge to have a stroke.

"The so-called Child of Prophecy is too illusory. If you really want to descend peacefully, then unify the entire ninja world. At that time, there will be no more wars in the world! And the changes in history will no longer be between countries. At most, the change of power will only affect the top group of people!"

Nagato suddenly realized what the Emperor meant when he said that as long as the world was unified, it would not matter who was the king or who was the ruler!

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Jiraiya listened to Nagato's words and shook his head repeatedly.

"No! Impossible! Doesn't the unification of the world require war? How many people would die then? I absolutely will not allow such a thing to happen!"

Jiraiya felt an intense resistance from within, and he also felt somewhat uncomfortable.

So you didn't listen to anything I said along the way? You've even become more determined than before?

Don't you also yearn for peace?

"No destruction, no construction! Jiraiya! Just because you resist war doesn't mean war won't come! As far as I know, your world has already experienced three Shinobi World Wars! And every year there are conflicts and battles between nations!"

"If you don't solve this problem once and for all, the war will never end!"

Nagato looked at Jiraiya, his heart filled with unwavering resolve; he was determined to carry out the Emperor's will to the very end!

He understood the heart of his otherworldly master; he still longed for peace, and it would be best if he could win him over to the empire!

Seeing that Jiraiya remained silent, Nagato continued, "The distribution of interests between countries is too uneven, and everyone is working for the benefit of their own country. But it will be different after unification! After unification, everyone will be equal. Even if there is a power struggle, it will only happen when electing a provincial governor. It will not affect ordinary people or us ordinary ninjas at all. No matter how many generations of power change, there will be no more large-scale wars!"

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya remained silent.

Nagato's words made him fall into deep thought. He knew Nagato had a point, but he still couldn't accept this reality.

His ideal was a world filled with love, justice, and peace, not a world driven by power and desire.

Jiraiya looked at Nagato, his words carrying a hint of pleading.

"Our world is already perfect and prosperous. I beg you, please don't bring war into our world. Even unification requires bloodshed. Our world can't withstand any more destruction!"

Chapter 34 The Empire's Holy War! A Million Ninjas!

Even Nagato, with her saintly nature, was amused and exasperated at this moment.

Is a fleeting period of prosperity truly considered prosperity?

Nagato's voice turned low, filled with endless sorrow.

He gazed silently at Jiraiya, a complex light flickering in his eyes.

Jiraiya raised his head, his eyes resolute, and replied, "But at least it's prosperous, isn't it? At least now no one is shedding blood, no one is saddened by the loss of comrades and loved ones. That's the benefit of peace, and we should cherish it."

His voice was filled with a longing for peace, while also revealing his aversion to war.

Looking at Jiraiya, who stubbornly clung to his own imagined world, Nagato suddenly felt a deep sense of pity.

"The Emperor once said: In the past, there was always a group of self-righteous people who guarded what they considered the most perfect order, even at the cost of their lives and all their beliefs, because in their eyes, order is always better than no order!"

"They moved themselves to tears, held back the pace of progress, and even though they had made a mess of the world, they still thought they had made a tremendous contribution!"

Jiraiya remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly.

He didn't understand why Nagato had suddenly become so pessimistic.

Is true change only possible through war? He fell into deep thought.

Nagato recalled when the Emperor said those words.

At that time, Nagato only felt that the emperor was introducing himself.

Even though there is no more war, and everyone can enjoy life happily, why does the emperor still endlessly urge everyone to work harder and harder?

It felt like something was chasing us from behind.

Now, comparing the two, he finally understands what constitutes correct effort and what constitutes futile effort.

The empire's development is progressing rapidly, visible every day, and this world...

Their history is similar to that of an empire; from Hashirama onwards, they pursued peace. Even though he could have unified the ninja world and brought true peace, he couldn't bear to shed a drop of blood and instead chose to cause the entire ninja world to suffer a massive bloodbath that lasted for decades.

And then there's Jiraiya, who, despite having clearly explained the pros and cons, is still clinging to his own inner will.

Is this an unbreakable bond? That's just a nice-sounding phrase! It's nothing but pedantry and blind loyalty!

The banquet below had ended, seemingly foreshadowing the end of his and Jiraiya's connection.

However, Nagato still wanted to make the other party pull back from the brink.

Let me tell you the story of our empire.

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