"Before deciding whether to cooperate, I hope everyone will consider one question," Mu Yue said.
"That is, what is the most important task for Ninshu at this stage?"
The atmosphere grew very quiet as all the ninja considered the question Mu Yue had raised.
"The most important task... to do better than the ancient Ninshu and bring everlasting peace to the ninja world?" Yahiko thought of Ninshu's ultimate dream.
Ninshu's ultimate dream was the greatest dream Yahiko had ever heard.
To create a harmonious world of peace, where everyone lived equally, understood one another, and bore no hatred.
Yahiko shook his head. Though the ultimate dream was great and stirring, it was somewhat unrealistic in the present. There were too many problems to solve; it was not a goal that could be achieved in a short time.
As time passed, people gradually began discussing it in low voices.
"The task at this stage can't possibly be overthrowing the Daimyo. That would only make the Land of Rain even more chaotic."
As more and more people joined the discussion, the volume gradually rose.
"Nagato, tell us what you think," Mu Yue said again, calling on Nagato.
Nagato slowly stood up, looking somewhat hesitant.
He felt Mu Yue should have asked Yahiko instead. Yahiko was much better than him in this regard.
But when Nagato saw Mu Yue's encouraging expression, he took a deep breath, and most of the hesitation on his face faded away. He could not disappoint Mu Yue's expectations.
"I believe Ninshu's most important task at this stage is restoring peace to the Land of Rain," Nagato first stated his conclusion.
"Because of various factors, the Land of Rain is now incomparably chaotic. This chaotic environment has become fertile ground for ninja organizations of all sizes.
"These ninja organizations