After Kakashi finished speaking, the people around him wore strange expressions.
The heads of the great clans were completely disdainful of this.
Peace?
Only the weak yearned for equality!
They were the exploiting class themselves. Why would they yearn for equality?
If you and I became equals, how would I exploit you?
As for the Jonin, their Will of Fire wavered somewhat as they listened to Kakashi describe that world.
"A world like this... If it really is the way they described it, it seems... not... impossible..."
Guy threw an arm around Kakashi and lowered his voice.
"Hey! Kakashi, did they really say all that back then? How come I didn't hear any of it?"
A trace of suspicion flashed across Guy's face.
Kakashi no longer felt his heart tighten.
He realized that as long as he communicated with Guy normally, Guy would not suspect anything.
"Guy, there's something you don't understand."
As Kakashi spoke, he revealed a meaningful expression.
"What I'm saying may seem like I'm praising their so-called Empire, but in reality, I'm intensifying the conflict and making us stand united so we can properly defend against them!"
"Think about it. If my current explanation alone is enough to make some people want to defect, then isn't this the perfect opportunity to purge our internal conflicts?"
"If we identify them now, we won't have to worry about them stabbing us in the back later!"
"Guy, do you know what this is called? Before repelling external threats, one must first stabilize the interior. Understand?"
After Kakashi finished, Guy wore a thoughtful expression.
Soon, he nodded, expressing his agreement with Kakashi's words.
"Kakashi! You truly are the man I acknowledge!"
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was somewhat grim, he still began discussing the matter with everyone.
Kakashi observed them. His words