Namikaze Minato wept in Uchiha Kō's arms. Hyuga Hiashi and Uchiha Fugaku began cleaning the main house, cremating the three corpses, collecting the ashes, and placing them in a scroll.
Although they weren't Namikaze Minato, the experiences he shared resonated with them at that moment.
The two walked to the entrance and waited for Uchiha Fugaku and Sarutobi Shinnosuke to arrive.
"Let's go in later. The master is comforting Minato," Hyuga Hiashi said.
Yamanaka Inoichi nodded, a look of sadness in his eyes. Uchiha Fugaku and Sarutobi Shinnosuke were puzzled, so Hyuga Hiashi explained Namikaze Minato's experiences to them.
The two lowered their heads and sighed, while the four little ones stood at the doorway, pondering what kind of world this was and why so many people were suffering.
After venting his emotions and crying, Namikaze Minato murmured, "It's not the teacher's fault, it's just that I really didn't expect the evil in human nature to be so unrestrained..."
Uchiha Kō stroked his head and sighed, "That's why I told you, never be merciful to your enemies, because they have done far too many evil deeds."
"Speak, "Uchiha Kō Susanoo to tear the bandit leader in two as easily as crushing an ant.
"Minato, your teacher doesn't ask you to achieve great success or become unparalleled in combat. I only ask that you always keep the people in your heart, treat them kindly, and stand up for them."
"Where there is light, there is also darkness. We cannot be perfect, but we can eradicate the darkness we encounter and remain true to ourselves."
"I believe those girls who died wouldn't want you to live with guilt for the rest of your life, including the girl who saved you. She certainly wouldn't want you to live with guilt." Uchiha Kō's words were like a Breeze, softly soothing the wounds in Namikaze Minato's heart.
After an unknown amount of time, Namikaze Minato nodded. "Master, I understand. From now on, I will protect the villagers and the people. I will take swift and decisive action against evil deeds and show no leniency!"
After saying that, he seemed to revert to his former image as a warm little sun, and his tears turned into a smile.
Uchiha Kō smiled. "Well then, let's say goodbye to that girl."
Uchiha Kō chuckled and beckoned to the four children, "Give me some of that girl's ashes."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke was taken aback, but he still took out a little, wrapped it in paper, and handed it to Uchiha Kō.
Uchiha Kō summoned a White Zetsu, then Hand Seals (Tiger-Snake-Dog-Dragon), clapping his hands together. "Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu!"
A coffin rose from the ground and sucked White Zetsu inside. Then the coffin opened, and a woman walked out. She was the same woman who had just shielded Minato Namikaze Minato from a fatal wound.
"Huh? Is this where people die?" she murmured, then looked up ahead, suddenly her body trembled, and she covered her mouth with both hands. "Little one, are you dead too?"
"He's not dead. I just used Ninjutsu to pull you up from the Pure Land. This child feels a little guilty about your death and wants to talk to you," Uchiha Kō sighed, then led the four children to the side.
"So that's how it is." The woman looked at Namikaze Minato. The clothes she was wearing were the cloak that Namikaze Minato had given her, but the bite marks and scars on her body had disappeared, replaced by smooth, fair skin.
"Little one, what's wrong? Are you crying?" The woman smiled slightly, squatted down in front of Namikaze Minato, looked at him at eye level, and smiled as she looked into his pupils.
"Thank you for taking that hit for me. You didn't have to die." Namikaze Minato started being emo again.
The woman touched his blood-stained face and said softly, "No need to thank me. After all, you saved the women in our village, and I did it voluntarily. I have no one left to rely on and can't survive in this world anymore."
"Even if I didn't take the knife for you, I probably wouldn't have the courage to face the world afterwards, and I would commit suicide. Rather than that, let me do something meaningful, like protecting you, letting you live, and continuing to do the right thing."
"Even if this world is ugly, there will always be ninjas like you patching things up. So don't be sad, don't grieve, please continue to rid the world of evil and walk the path you believe is right."
"Finally, I want to say thank you, and then..." She whispered in Namikaze Minato's ear, and Namikaze Minato was taken aback.
Then she looked up and saw the woman smiling. Her soul began to leave her body, Reanimated Body gradually dissipated.
Uchiha Kō was stunned. She had actually dispelled the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu herself? Wasn't she just an ordinary person?
Oh, right, there's another way to break the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu: letting go of one's obsession. And her obsession turned out to be Minato.
Namikaze Minato reached out and touched the spot where the woman's light had dissipated, murmuring, "Ida Haruyuki, a very beautiful name, thank you."
Yes, who would have thought that the woman's final obsession was to tell Minato her name and to obtain Namikaze Minato's name, so that she would be satisfied.
Even the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu cannot control the body of another person if the soul has no attachments.
However, this is probably the best ending for the dream-fulfilling Ninjutsu.
"Ding! Congratulations, host! Your disciple Namikaze Minato's corruption value has been reduced to zero, and he has grasped the true meaning of ninja, laying the foundation for becoming a powerful ninja in the future. Reward: 500,000 points. Current balance: 1,800,000."
Uchiha Kō ignored the remaining balance and instead led the other four children to him, smiling as he said, "See? Teacher was right, wasn't he?"
Namikaze Minato nodded, a determined look in his eyes as he looked at Uchiha Kō. "Sensei, I have understood my ninja way."
"Protecting the villagers, protecting the innocent civilians, and punishing the wicked without any moral boundaries—this is my ninja way." After saying this, Namikaze Minato's Chakra suddenly surged, reaching the level of Chunin.
Uchiha Kō patted him on the shoulder. "Well said, as expected of my disciple. But I'm still curious, what did you two say at the end?"
Namikaze Minato, offering no reply, but a bright, radiant smile appeared on his face.
Uchiha Kō shook his head. Sigh, his disciple has grown up and has his own little secrets now.
However, it doesn't matter. At least the apprentice has found his own path. As long as he walks on his own path, no matter how strong the wind and rain or how many thorns he encounters, he will eventually reach the end and the pinnacle of ninja.
Uchiha Kō didn't ask any further questions. He led the four children back to the main house by the same route. After leaving the entire bandit camp, Uchiha Kō clapped his hands together, and Sage Art: Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands rose from the ground, destroying this place of sorrow.
This signifies that past crimes have been eradicated and that the bandits have been eliminated.
This camp was a symbol of greed, desire, and sin in people's hearts, but today, it has paid the price for its crimes and vanished from the world.
After thinking about it, the author still updated 6 chapters. Exhausted! The author felt inspiration struck during this part, so a little more was written.
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