The Master of Konoha's Legacy

No, there seems to be one more statue left, in the Valley of the End.

After saying that, the instant clone turned around and walked to the riverbank, with its back to Nagato.

Although Nagato had never met Madara Uchiha in person, he made a simple judgment based on his appearance and those Mangekyou Sharingan, and was already 99% convinced.

He immediately whispered, "What do you want me to do?"

The instant clone didn't answer Nagato directly. Instead, it slowly lowered its head, gazing at its reflection on the river, its eyes filled with reminiscence, and said softly:

"I was born during the Warring States period and have witnessed too much killing and human tragedy."

In my youth, I both prayed for it and loathed it.

He even once wanted to end the chaos of the world on his own.

But an individual's strength is insignificant in the face of the times.

For the sake of my family's survival, I had no choice but to grow into a qualified executioner.

With hands stained with blood, he used his sins to create a small haven for his people.

"Until one day, I met him, Hashirama Senju."

He's different from me; he always talks about peace.

Finally, we formed an alliance at the right time and created Konoha.

From then on, the ninja world transitioned from the Warring States period to the present era of ninja villages.

Nagato, standing behind him, nodded slightly and murmured:

"You and Hashirama Senju succeeded."

But we failed..."

"No! Hashirama succeeded, I failed!"

The clone shouted, his tone becoming excited, and he gasped for breath, saying:

"It was all a conspiracy by the Senju clan."

The peace I envisioned did not come.

The ninja village merely prevents powerful ninja clans from fighting each other.

To my surprise, the ninja clan united and formed a terrifying interest group.

This interest group was originally called Konoha.

Later, it spread throughout the entire ninja world, giving rise to the Five Great Ninja Villages, and even many smaller ninja villages.

All the tragedies, suffering, and cruelty fell on ordinary people or those with little power.

How many powerful ninjas are there, and how many ordinary people are there?

It was then that I saw through Hashirama Senju's hypocritical face.

His peace policy only applied to ninjas; he did not consider everyone else to be human.

He even distributed the Tailed Beasts to various ninja villages to consolidate the interests of the ninjas.

Upon hearing this, Nagato suddenly felt that the hunched old man in front of him did not seem evil at all.

Nagato cautiously asked, "Is this why you betrayed Konoha back then?"

The instant clone whirled around, staring angrily at Nagato, and said excitedly:

"Otherwise, do you know how tempting profit can be?"

As the head of the Uchiha clan, when I announced our departure from Konoha...

No one in the entire Uchiha clan was willing to come with me.

why?

Because they tasted the benefits, and those benefits came from exploiting the common people.

As he spoke, the instant clone clenched his fists and raised them high, shouting towards the sky:

"In a fit of anger, I left on my own, secretly vowing to personally destroy the evil ninja village system."

I spent years traveling throughout the ninja world, and finally captured the legendary Nine-Tails, the most powerful of all.

Looking at Shun's clone in this state, Nagato felt as if he had returned to the time when he was full of vigor and fighting for peace, following the old man in front of him.

Even his originally heavy mood was stirred up by the instant clone.

But the next moment, Nagato seemed to realize something, and shook his head with a self-deprecating smile, saying:

"It's a pity you were defeated by Hashirama Senju."

History always repeats itself; justice has lost to evil.

The instant clone immediately snorted coldly, and while walking towards Nagato, it repeatedly jabbed its finger into its chest, saying emotionally:

"The victor is king, the loser is villain. I lost, so I've carried this infamy for so many years."

But I am not reconciled. I have a responsibility to make amends for the sins I have committed.

For so many years I have been planning how to achieve true peace.

But after that great battle, I was almost crippled.

But my heart will never give up; if I fall, I'll just get back up.

To heal my wounds, I hid in the shadows and devoted myself to learning medical ninjutsu, spending decades just licking my wounds.

At this moment, the instant clone had already walked up to Nagato, brought its face close, and its tone suddenly became melancholy as it shook its head and said:

"But when my injuries had almost healed, I realized I had grown old."

I can't even beat a junior.

Looking at the forlorn old man before her, Nagato felt a strange pity and admiration rise in her heart.

He replied uncertainly, "So, your goal is to groom me as your successor, to overthrow the current ninja village system and establish a new peace?"

Upon hearing this, the clone gradually straightened its hunched body, closed its eyes, took a deep breath, and put the mask back on, saying slowly:

"I was almost in despair, and I was just hoping to find a new opportunity to regain my former strength."

But I just saw your eyes.

The Rinnegan, a legendary eye possessed only by immortals.

It contains immense power; it will surely be able to change the world and restore order to the ninja realm.

Nagato lowered her head, reached out to touch her eye sockets, and murmured:

“I understand. You chose me as your successor because of my eyes, or rather, because you value my potential.”

A hint of disdain flashed in the clone's eyes as he sneered:

"Your character is terrible."

Only if that blond brat awakens these eyes will he be qualified to be my successor.

As for you? You're just a timid, indecisive brat.

At most, you are just a tool for me to achieve my ideal of peace.

Despite hearing the instant clone's disdain and insults, Nagato felt no anger whatsoever.

The main reason is that the instant clone knew that Nagato had always admired Yahiko.

Therefore, Shun's clone's words were full of admiration for Yahiko.

Nagato nodded slightly, raising his eyes a little.

Suddenly, Nagato noticed a scorch mark on the right arm of Shun's clone, which looked like it had just been burned.

Suddenly, Nagato realized something.

So this guy was injured by that Uchiha Tonan during the battle just now, trying to save me and Konan.

I can't blame him for not saving Yahiko, after all, they were strangers and the difference in strength between them was so great.

In an instant, Nagato's view of Shun's clones underwent a complete 180-degree reversal, and his heart was filled with gratitude and respect.

The instant clone seemed to notice Nagato's gaze and subtly put its right hand behind its back.

He also gave a heavy snort and held his head high.

"Humph!"

To Nagato, this cold snort sounded rather arrogant.

What a stubborn old man!

But...he's a good person...

Nagato let out a long sigh, slowly and laboriously stood up, and said in a low voice with his head bowed:

I promise you.

Yahiko is dead, but Akatsuki cannot disappear.

I will carry on his ideals and create a peaceful world.

Even if I become your tool, it's okay.

Seeing that Nagato had agreed, the clone's lips curled slightly beneath the mask, and he said in a deep voice:

"Let's go, let's start all over again."

What you need to do now is to first learn to master the abilities of your eyes.

Moreover, your and this little girl's ninjutsu skills are really too poor.

Your strength is considered quite good among ordinary ninjas.

But in my eyes, it's no different from garbage.

You need to learn some powerful ninjutsu so that you can better help me achieve my ideals.

a few days later.

Uchiha Tonan brought Kakashi, who had regained consciousness, back to Konoha.