Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 189 What is Peace?

"Damn Cloud Village!!!"

"Damn this world!!!"

After hearing Li Yao's story, the three little ones roared with anger in their hearts, and their wariness of Li Yao and Xiao Yezi completely disappeared at that moment.

It's not only because Xiaoyezi is a member of the Nagato clan, but also because of Xiaoyezi's experiences.

Compared to Xiaoyezi, Yahiko felt that their tragic childhood experiences didn't seem so tragic.

Of course, misery cannot be compared; only those who have experienced it can truly understand that kind of pain.

But just by thinking about Xiao Yezi's experience, the three of them could feel the despair in Xiao Yezi's heart at that time.

Overnight, his home and country were destroyed, and he fled all the way.

They watched helplessly as their people died one by one.

The father died protecting him, and the mother also became food for him, her body covered in teeth marks.

She was finally rescued by Li Yao, but her mother sacrificed herself, and she was captured by Yunyin and subjected to all sorts of inhumane experiments. In the end, she almost became a breeding tool.

The actions of the Hidden Cloud Village allowed the three children to experience for the first time the unknown darkness within the five great hidden villages, which severely impacted their worldview.

At the same time, Yahiko became even more determined in his beliefs.

He would dedicate his life to the peace of the ninja world, ensuring that the tragedy of Yoko, a member of Nagato's clan, would never happen again, and that everyone in the ninja world could enjoy the beauty of peace without worrying about their safety.

It's sizzling!

Yahiko used both hands forcefully to tear the small leaf-shaped wanted poster in his hands to shreds, bit by bit.

"Sister Yezi, don't worry. As long as we're in the Land of Rain, I will make sure you don't get hurt."

"Hehe, am I overestimating myself?"

After Yahiko finished speaking, he suddenly realized that his strength was not as great as Li Yao and Xiao Yezi's. He blushed and touched his head, revealing a silly grin.

Since ancient times, only sincerity can be truly deadly.

Even though Xiao Yezi's mind had become somewhat twisted and she didn't trust anyone in the world except Li Yao, her heartstrings were plucked when she looked at Mi Yan's sincere, silly smile across from her. She frowned slightly, and although she still didn't say anything, the fact that she avoided Mi Yan's sincere gaze showed that she was not at peace with herself.

Because she sensed Yahiko's determination.

This boy, who is even younger than her, is truly willing to risk his life to protect her.

This made Xiao Yezi, who was used to Li Yao's kindness to her, feel a little uncomfortable with Mi Yan's sudden appearance.

It's like you already have a boyfriend who loves you very much, and then suddenly a handsome guy tells you and your boyfriend that he likes you too.

At this moment, Xiao Yezi was somewhat at a loss.

Li Yao noticed it, but he couldn't quite put his finger on how he felt; perhaps he felt a little relieved.

Subconsciously, Li Yao didn't want Xiao Yezi to be as abnormal as him.

Perhaps Yahiko and the others' sincerity will change Yoko.

Li Yao thought to himself.

Now it was his turn to step in.

After gaining the trust of Yahiko and the other two by sharing Xiaoyezi's identity and experiences, Li Yao still needs to discuss his philosophy with Yahiko.

"Aren't you afraid of the people from Yunyin?" Li Yao asked.

Yahiko looked at Nagato and Konan on his left and right sides. Before Yahiko could speak, the two of them blurted out.

"We support Yahiko's decision, Yoko-nee. Stay, we'll protect you."

Despite the two little ones' sincere words, Xiao Yezi remained silent, simply turning her head away from the three little ones.

She didn't quite understand why these three people believed Li Yao's story. Weren't they afraid it was a deception?

In fact, Xiao Yezi knew very well that she and the uncle approached these three people under someone else's orders, not because they wanted to.

Hmm... maybe the older man has changed his mind and is willing now.

However, the fact that Yahiko and the other two trusted them so quickly still made Yoko feel very uncomfortable.

"Brother Li, join us! Let's create a peaceful world without war together," Yahiko said to Li Yao earnestly.

Li Yao smiled and looked at the three children, asking, "What is peace in your eyes? What constitutes peace?"

What is peace?

What is peace?

Upon hearing Li Yao's question, the three children were all taken aback. Nagato and Konan looked blank, as they had never considered this question before and couldn't think of an answer for the moment. They couldn't help but look at Yahiko.

Of the three, Yahiko has always been the one with the most ambitious goals.

The two of them mostly followed Yahiko around and didn't think much about these things.

Yahiko didn't disappoint the two. He quickly recovered from his daze, a look of anticipation on his face. He glanced back at Nagato and Konan, then turned to Li Yao and said, "I think peace means that all orphans like me, Nagato, and Konan can grow up without worries."

Correct!

This is it!

Nagato and Konan's eyes lit up when they heard Yahiko's answer, but then, thinking of the suffering they had endured since childhood, their eyes quickly welled up with tears.

Xiao Yezi was also shocked when she heard this. She turned her head in surprise and looked at Ya Yan seriously. She did not expect that this boy would say such simple yet profound words.

Li Yao was also slightly taken aback. To be honest, he hadn't expected Yahiko to explain peace so well.

This is somewhat similar to Luffy's answer that the freest man on the sea is the Pirate King.

If all orphans in the world could grow up carefree, it would mean that the world cares for orphans enough that even without parents, they would not lack any love in their hearts.

If only a world could have such love for all orphans.

That world must be a world where people can understand each other, an ideal world of peace.

Li Yao understood what Yahiko's ideal of peace was, but it basically only existed in the ideal and could not possibly appear in reality.

"I believe that a world where people understand each other will surely come." Yahiko was very perceptive and noticed the disbelief in Li Yao's eyes, but his face was still full of confidence.

"How do you plan to achieve your ideal of peace?" Li Yao asked.

"First of all..." Yahiko walked a few steps to Li Yao, stretched out his right hand, and said, "From the moment I convinced you to join us, I believe that as long as more companions who believe in the coming of peace work together, a peaceful world where orphans can grow up happily will surely be realized in our hands."

"Hehe." Li Yao shook his head and smiled, just as a hint of disappointment flashed in Yahiko's eyes.

Snapped!

A large hand gripped his right hand tightly, and Li Yao said with a smile, "I still don't believe that the peaceful world you speak of will exist, but... I look forward to its arrival."

This is the truth from Li Yao; he is not lying.

Yahiko gripped Li Yao's right hand tightly and laughed heartily, "I also look forward to the arrival of that peaceful world."

From then on, Li Yao and Xiao Yezi successfully infiltrated the three members of Nagato and Danzo.

Bai Jue, hidden underground, overheard every word of their conversation.

Bai Jue was astonished that Li Yao would also expect the kind of ridiculously peaceful world that Yahiko spoke of; that was not the Li Yao he remembered.

But now, Li Yao made Bai Jue feel inexplicably at ease.

This world needs more naive guys like Yahiko to be easy to control and to follow his plans.

……

If you were to ask which organization in Naruto is the coolest,...

That must be Akatsuki. His cool black uniform with red clouds and his powerful personal strength are all part of the cool impression he gives off.

In the early Naruto fanfiction of my previous life, nine out of ten stories featured characters from Akatsuki.

This shows Xiao's status in many people's hearts.

Li Yao successfully joined Akatsuki. Oh, he didn't have a name yet at this time, but he was already considered an Akatsuki veteran.

People say that starting a business is always tough at first.

Li Yao had never experienced this before, but now he has.

"Bang bang..."

Li Yao took a cut stone and put it into the slot. Ya Yan handed him a stone, which he took and pressed down.

On the other side, Nagato, Konan, and Yoko were also moving stones to repair the house.

That's right, the cool and futuristic Akatsuki team is currently repairing houses for people, and doing it for free.

This was Li Yao's first mission after joining Akatsuki. It wasn't to hire mercenaries or capture tailed beasts, but to repair houses for the villagers.

"Ugh!"

"Oh well, what's done is done."

With a sigh in his heart, Li Yao's hands moved quickly, and before dark, they repaired the collapsed walls and roofs of the two houses.

(End of this chapter)