You Are the Ninja World's Number One Egoist

"Why? Why did you do this?" Yahiko roared hysterically at Hanzo, his eyes bloodshot.

Konan and Nagato stood behind Yahiko, glaring at Hanzo with the same fury, unable to understand his betrayal.

"Why does there have to be so many reasons? If I had to give one, it would be that I can't sleep unless you're dead."

Hanzo looked coldly down at the four of them. He was in no hurry to act. In his eyes, Uchiha Mai and the others were already nothing but bones in a grave.

Your potential was indeed worthy of my attention, but before that potential was fully realized, you needed to respect the strength of the demigod Hanzo.

Seeing that Yahiko and the others still did not understand, Hanzo continued lecturing them. "You are all very promising young people, but you are not smart enough. You have failed to see the true nature of this world.

Many years ago, Uchiha Madara once said: the Ninja World is too small—too small for me alone to stir up.

That's right. The Ninja World is indeed too small, too small to allow several great ninja villages to develop together. Compared to the entire Ninja World, the Land of Rain is even more insignificant.

This country has already reached its limit by accommodating one ninja village. There is absolutely no possibility of accommodating a second major power.

For every bit Akatsuki grows, Amegakure weakens by that much. By the time you have fully matured, Amegakure will be nothing but an empty shell.

That is why I must eliminate the risk before you grow up. You can call me shortsighted if you wish. I do not care.

I also know that you possess the conviction to change the world. Unfortunately, you do not have strength to match it. At