The So-Called Guilt

Hinata can understand Black Zetsu's thoughts.

Judging from the current situation in the Shinobi World, even without the Akatsuki's secret plot, the Fourth Shinobi World War would eventually break out.

The Konoha Crush Plan was the trigger. Many ninja villages were already dissatisfied with the status quo, and the Kumogakure and the Iwagakure had been expanding their military forces, preparing to start a war at any time.

Even in the Original Story, if Gaara had not succeeded as the Fifth Kazekage, and if Kirigakure had not suffered so much from the Akatsuki, the Shinobi World would probably not have been at peace.

Because Shinobi World 'Hinata little wings keep flapping, Konoha's edge is too strong, making it a target of the major Shinobi Village in the Shinobi World.

However, as long as Kirigakure stands on Konoha's side, Sunagakure will not change its stance.

Compared to the benefits of war, what Sunagakure needs is peaceful development, or at least to restore the village's strength first.

With the overwhelming threat of a 3-2 ratio, the Shinobi World will continue to maintain its balance.

However, for Hinata and Black Zetsu, the more chaotic the Shinobi World becomes, the deeper the Akatsuki hides, and the smoother their plan to revive Kaguya can go.

This is the reason Black Zetsu used to persuade Hinata.

Since war is unavoidable, why not steer it in a direction more favorable to ourselves?

Hinata is also seriously considering this issue.

Perhaps because she read the Original Story Naruto manga in her previous life, Hinata often had the idea that the Five Great Shinobi Villages were one family.

Hinata's long-held idea was for the Five Great Shinobi Villages to join forces against the Akatsuki.

This idea seems logical at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it makes no sense whatsoever.

Hinata the perspective of the Konoha Ninja, if we only consider hatred, the hatred between the Five Great Shinobi Villages and between Konoha and Akatsuki can be described as deep as the sea.

From the Hyuga Clan's perspective, the Byakugan of Kirigakure and the Kumogakure, which once attempted to steal the Byakugan, can both be considered Hinata's enemies.

But that's not how things are calculated.

Hinata didn't want to use her past life's values to interpret things in the Ninja World.

If we were to use our past life's values, world peace would be the only way to achieve happiness for everyone, and anyone who attempts to disrupt world peace should be dragged out and shot for five minutes.

Therefore, Hinata could only follow her heart and ask herself which side she really wanted to stand on.

Was the peaceful world that Naruto created in the Original Story really that important?

It doesn't seem so!

Often, the things we do with good intentions are not necessarily the right ones.

Just like the Ninshu founded by the Sage of Six Paths, even without Black Zetsu's instigation, the darkness in people's hearts would eventually grow.

Human desires are insatiable. As long as desires exist, conflicts will arise between people, leading to wars.

Hinata isn't as naive as Naruto.

The peaceful world Naruto created was actually built upon his immense power. Once Naruto was gone from that world, the Five Great Shinobi Villages would eventually clash again.

This is a rational judgment.

The so-called 'world nuclear peace'.

On the issue of peace, Hinata actually admires Nagato's philosophy more. Only under the deterrence of absolute power can the world truly be at peace.

"I see!"

Hinata no longer hesitated.

Once you have a clear understanding, making a decision becomes much easier.

Although Hinata knew that the Fourth Shinobi World War would eventually break out when she teamed up with Black Zetsu, Hinata kept deceiving herself with the 'Original Story plot' and said that it was not her fault.

Hinata's decision this time, however, truly came from the bottom of her heart.

If Kaguya Otsutsuki abandons the 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' plan, she can be resurrected.

Even if Kaguya Otsutsuki committed a crime, she was imprisoned for a thousand years and should be released now.

The Nine Tailed Beasts originally belonged to Kaguya Otsutsuki, so it was only natural for her to take Tailed Beasts back. On the contrary, the Five Great Shinobi Villages took what was originally no less than theirs as their own.

Of course, Hinata wouldn't casually instigate a war just to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Hinata turned to Zetsu and said with a serious expression, "I will not start a war. I am different from you. I have my own bottom line that I must uphold."

"But unlike before, I believe that what we are doing, while not exactly righteous, is certainly not evil either!"

Hinata slowly rose to her feet, her gaze fixed on the distance.

"I am Konoha Ninja, therefore I will stand entirely on the side of the Konoha Ninja in this incident."

"As for our plan... you don't need to worry at all, I have the power to make it happen!"

Black Zetsu noncommittal, saying calmly, "Although we share the same goal, we are merely collaborators, not subordinates."

"I can understand you, but you can't stop me either!"

Hinata was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "... Let everything take its course!"

Black Zetsu glanced at Hinata before slowly sinking into the ground.

Hinata will pretend she knew nothing about today's conversation, and she will continue to do everything in her power to prevent this war from breaking out, in accordance with the will of Konoha Hinata.

Black Zetsu said something very true: the Fourth Shinobi World War will eventually break out, either through infighting among the five villages or by the five villages joining forces to fight against the Akatsuki.

However, for Hinata, the significance of these two wars was different.

Hinata, as a descendant of Kaguya Otsutsuki, Black Zetsu, as Kaguya Otsutsuki's will, it is only natural that they take back their own Tailed Beasts.

In this respect, the Five Great Shinobi Villages are the real robbers.

If Hinata and Black Zetsu were to wage war against the Five Great Shinobi Villages over the 'ownership of the Tailed Beasts,' then the Five Great Shinobi Villages would be the villains, and Hinata and Black Zetsu would simply be reclaiming what rightfully belonged to them.

The Five Great Shinobi Villages monopolized the Tailed Beasts simply to ensure their own interests.

The Tailed Beasts never belonged to them.

If the Five Great Shinobi Villages were willing to obediently relinquish their Tailed Beasts and make a slight compromise, the Fourth Shinobi World War could be avoided.

Therefore, on the issue of ownership of the Tailed Beasts, Hinata can label the Five Great Shinobi Villages as bandits.

In this incident, Hinata will let things take their course, do her best to fulfill her duties, and take on the responsibilities that a Konoha Ninja should bear.

However, if the Kumogakure and the Iwagakure are determined to start a war, Hinata will fight against them as Konoha Ninja.

"Well... let's leave it at that!"

Hinata rubbed her face to try and cheer herself up.

After the thrill of being the mastermind behind the Shinobi World wore off, a sense of guilt followed.

Having lived two lives, this was the first time Hinata had done something so significant.

Hinata's explanation for herself may seem somewhat self-deceptive, but Hinata genuinely believes that the Five Great Shinobi Villages should return the Tailed Beasts.

However, their long-standing dominant position has given the Five Great Shinobi Villages a strange sense of superiority, making them believe that they are the protagonists and the center of the world.

However, if the Fourth Shinobi World War were to break out between the Five Great Shinobi Villages and Black Zetsu due to the issue of ownership of the Tailed Beasts, then the Five Great Shinobi Villages would be the true villains.