Uchiha, starting from the destruction of the ninja world

Chapter 217 Xiao Nan

The pitch-black rain relentlessly enveloped Amegakure, making the world appear even more gloomy and cold.

The raindrops pounded incessantly on the ground and rooftops, never ceasing, obscuring all the joys and sorrows that had unfolded.

Just as Kisame Hoshigaki and Konan were about to leave with Konan, who was completely infected by the light, a golden figure suddenly stepped out of the darkness and blocked their path.

That was none other than Naruto Uzumaki.

Naruto's eyes were filled with confusion and complex emotions. His body trembled slightly, and endless loss and pain surged in his heart like a tide.

Ever since Hikaru Uchiha, who took care of him and accompanied him through his growth, disappeared, his heart has been plunged into unprecedented chaos and struggle.

Whether in the realm of consciousness or the real world, the person who was so important to him had completely vanished from his sight and perception.

In his initial confusion and anxiety, he wanted to ask Kakashi for the truth, but the Nine-Tails inside his stomach resolutely stopped him.

Following the instructions of the Sage of Six Paths, Kurama (the Nine-Tails) clearly told Naruto that Kakashi was no longer the same as before and had become the most dangerous being in the entire ninja world.

Left with no other choice, Kurama could only patiently and gently communicate with Naruto to help him stabilize his emotions and state of mind.

Before the communication was over, Naruto learned that Konan was leaving, which plunged him into indescribable grief and anger once again.

In Naruto's world, Konan and Nagato are always second only to Kakashi and Hikaru Uchiha in importance, and are the people he cherishes and cares about most deep in his heart.

Now, someone is trying to take them away again.

In that instant, Naruto could no longer suppress his emotions, and the anger and pain that had been building up for so long erupted out as a violent force.

The Nine-Tails' chakra within him erupted rapidly, like a raging inferno, engulfing his entire body and turning the whole scene into a crimson inferno.

Faced with Naruto's sudden and astonishing aura, Kisame Hoshigaki showed no fear, but instead a gentle and confident smile appeared on his face.

He spoke slowly, his tone carrying an indescribable composure and elegance: "Very well, since that's the case, it just so happens that Jinchūriki has always been our goal."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kisame Hoshigaki's aura suddenly surged, and endless pure and holy light emanated from his body.

Since the fall of Otsutsuki Genji, Kisame and Sasori, who possessed a great deal of light power, have already surpassed their original limits and reached a new level of strength that is unimaginable in the ninja world.

At this moment, azure light emanated from Kisame, illuminating the entire Amegakure village.

With a casual wave of his hand, a giant lotus flower composed of pure water and holy light bloomed around Naruto, and layers of light quickly condensed, trapping Naruto firmly inside the lotus.

Naruto was trapped and struggled to break free from the light's restraints, but his strength seemed powerless against Kisame's power at this moment.

At the same time, Nagato finally came to his senses, quickly raised his palm, and his Rinnegan emitted a strong chakra fluctuation. He launched an attack in an instant, trying to save Naruto.

But at this critical moment, a cold and slender arm gently grabbed Nagato's wrist.

Nagato turned around in shock, only to see Konan, whom he knew best.

At this moment, Konan's eyes were calm and without any ripples, but her gaze had become unfamiliar and distant, making Nagato feel endless chill and pain.

"Xiao Nan".

Nagato's voice trembled slightly, filled with sadness and confusion.

Konan simply looked at Nagato calmly and said softly, "Don't look at me like that, Nagato. We've already arrived at the same destination by different paths."

Before she finished speaking, a strange and clear crimson light flashed in Xiao Nan's eyes. Then, she waved her hands and launched a powerful soft fist attack.

The pure and sharp chakra instantly sent Nagato staggering back several steps. He stumbled before barely managing to regain his footing, his eyes filled with unspeakable pain and sorrow.

Nagato will never lay a hand on Konan in his entire life.

Konan also knew that Nagato would not attack her.

They both know the truth, but because of the power of light that Xiao Nan has awakened at this moment, they are about to part ways.

"Nagato, the destruction of the ninja world is an irreversible trend, and ninjas will eventually perish. I only want to do my best to change the ninja world."

Xiao Nan spoke softly.

Nagato knew very well that the power of light was contagious, and it was difficult for ordinary Chunin and above to be infected unless they had a seed that could resonate with the power of light and generate resolve. Otherwise, Konan would not be affected.

Having followed behind him and Miyin for so many years, she may have long harbored deep doubts about the entire ninja world.

"Konan, stop! Release Naruto."

Nagato was breathing heavily, her voice filled with bitterness and pleading.

Upon hearing Nagato's request, Konan did not continue her attack. She nodded calmly, as if she had already achieved some kind of goal.

Seeing this, Kisame Hoshigaki silently withdrew Samehada and showed no intention of continuing his attack.

The two slowly turned around, preparing to leave the scene.

Before turning away, Konan glanced back at Nagato, her eyes filled with complex and profound emotions, and sighed softly, "Nagato, from now on, you must take good care of yourself. I'm leaving..."

"If I die in battle in the future, please bury me with Yahiko."

After saying that, Xiao Nan turned and walked away without looking back.

Kisame Hoshigaki followed closely behind, and the two figures gradually disappeared into the gloomy rain of Amegakure.

Watching Konan's receding figure, Nagato felt an unprecedented pain and confusion.

He stood there, stunned, his body trembling slightly, his eyes filled with deep sorrow and helplessness.

The girl he had always loved and protected had now become the most unfamiliar person to him.

My heart was filled with self-blame and guilt, and I was deeply saddened.

"It turns out, I never really understood you."

"I always thought you would support me unconditionally, but I was wrong... I was wrong..."

Nagato slowly raised her head, looking at the gloomy clouds in the sky and the continuous drizzle.

Naruto, who had been rescued, stood quietly to the side, gazing in the direction where Konan and Kisame had gone. A great sense of loss and sorrow welled up inside him, and he was speechless for a moment.

Wrong...

Everything was wrong!

In a simple, makeshift Hokage office in Konoha Village.

Kakashi sat alone at his desk.

A faded, yellowed photograph lay quietly before him, bearing the names of the people he cherished most from his youth.

Rin with her radiant smile, Obito with his spirited demeanor, Minato Namikaze, the gentle yet resolute teacher, and myself back then, innocent and naive.

He stared intently at the faded photograph, a deep, unspeakable pain and sorrow slowly welling up in his eyes.

He gently picked up the photo, his fingers tracing the smiles that had faded away, feeling the bitterness and heaviness brought by the passing years, and an endless sadness and longing welled up in his heart.

"Obito, Rin, teacher..."

The promises and dreams of the past are now shattered; things have changed, and the world is in constant flux.

The current situation in the ninja world has long exceeded my imagination and control.

He sighed softly, raised his head, and gazed out the window at the gloomy sky, lost in unspeakable contemplation and struggle.

"The power of light... is spreading as rapidly as a virus, even faster than I anticipated."

"To completely stop the spread of the power of light, the only way is probably to destroy it entirely through reversal, but right now..."

His brow furrowed, and a tremendous struggle and contradiction arose within him.

The most pressing crisis at hand is the asteroid that is about to collide with the ninja world.

Without integrating the power and resources of the entire ninja world, even if the power of light is successfully stopped, the tragic fate of the ninja world's destruction cannot be avoided.

Just as he was lost in deep thought, a light and solemn footstep interrupted his thoughts.

Hiashi Hyuga slowly walked in from outside the door, his expression calm and composed, and softly called out, "Hokage-sama."

Kakashi looked up at Hiashi: "Hiashi, I really feel exhausted..."

As he spoke, he took out an ancient toad-shaped stone statue from his pocket, gently placed it on the table, and began to speak with a complex expression...

"The stone statue left behind by our teacher not only contains the consciousness of Otsutsuki Genji, but also the key to sealing the other half of the Nine-Tails' chakra. Perhaps this is the true hope he left us."

Upon hearing this, Riji's expression faltered slightly.

He never expected that the stone statue was left behind by the Fourth Hokage.

Kakashi was silent for a moment, then continued, "I know very well that my teacher used his precious life to leave a glimmer of hope for the future of the ninja world. But I have never dared to use all my strength to protect all of this, for fear of failing his entrustment."

His voice was slightly bitter and helpless, and a deep sense of self-blame and struggle appeared in his eyes.

"Guy sees me as an enemy, my former comrades-in-arms have gradually turned against me, and other villages see me as a copy of Uchiha Abyss. But I, Kakashi, am ultimately just Kakashi..."

Looking at Kakashi's exhausted and powerless appearance, Hiashi felt an overwhelming sense of sympathy and respect.

"Hokage-sama, no matter how the outside world views you, I and everyone in Konoha understand that you have never let anyone down. The ninja world is in utter chaos right now, and only by persevering can we hope for a turning point."

It was quiet for a long time.

Kakashi finally spoke: "What should we do next?"

"Unite the power of the entire ninja world to resist the disaster."

The power of the entire ninja world...

"Before the planet's destruction, only Konoha was qualified to extend an invitation. This time, all the villages' resources need to be fully integrated."

At this point, Hiashi looked at Kakashi and said, "Even hatred stemming from the Faith of Light must be set aside, or we will all be swallowed up by the asteroid."

"Even if others misunderstand you as Uchiha Abe, as long as you insist that you are Kakashi, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, and insist on saving the world, that's enough."

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