Obito's Conversation
Obito stood beside Naraku, looking down at Konoha.
Having lived in Konoha for many years, he had always been diligently practicing Ninjutsu, wanting to change his bottom-of-the-class performance, and had never had the leisure to overlook the Konoha from this position.
"The First Hokage's ideals were wrong. The world's continuous wars have completely deviated from the First Hokage's ideals."
Uchiha Madara's ideas had some merit, but in retrospect, they were also somewhat naive.
Chieftain, the most perfect solution is the Eye of the Moon Plan: elevate your power to the level of the Sage of Six Paths, and then project your eye power onto the moon.
It makes the moon illuminate the whole world, allowing everyone in the world to immerse themselves in the life they dream of.
The Shinobi World will be free of strife, ushering in a time of lasting peace. Clan leader, you too can achieve your dream in the Eye of the Moon.
"I can also inherit the thoughts of my teacher Namikaze Minato and my sister Kushina through the Eye of the Moon and become Hokage."
Obito's gaze was deep as he spoke slowly.
"Then I can protect Rin forever, and Team Minato will become heroes of Konoha. As long as the Eye of the Moon Plan succeeds, everyone will be resurrected in their dreams..."
Obito didn't voice his true feelings; it was his deepest desire. For this goal, people in the real world no longer mattered; they would all be resurrected in the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Naraku glanced at Obito, his face expressionless, and said in a deep voice:
"A permanent Genjutsu? Ha! What kind of peace is this? In this age of great strife, with states frequently at war, there are sacrifices and sorrows, but we should turn our grief into strength instead of indulging in false Genjutsu!"
I believe that lasting peace can only be achieved by pacifying all nations and unifying the world.
If there is only one country in the world, then how can there be war?
Now I have become the leader of Konoha, and in the future, I will become the sole monarch of the Land of Fire. In terms of both strength and prestige, a nation can only have one ruler.
After I rule the Land of Fire, I will launch a war of conquest to unify the world. In that case, as long as we govern diligently, there will never be war.
By then, nothing like what happened to Obito will ever happen again, and those tragedies recorded in the Konoha Archives will never occur again. That will be true peace...
Naraku's expression was serious. He paused slightly, looked at Obito, and continued softly:
"Obito, Konoha needs you. Minato and Kushina often mention you, and Kakashi and Nohara Rin have always missed you."
Your departure has darkened the hearts of Kakashi and Nohara Rin; they need you. The Uchiha needs you too.
Come back. The virtual world is ultimately just an illusion; only the real world is worth protecting and fighting for.
Naraku spoke in a deep and righteous tone, rejecting the Eye of the Moon Plan and stating his own ideals of peace.
In a great nation, no matter how fierce or dark the internal strife, changing it usually only requires a change of dynasty.
The so-called Eye of the Moon Plan is not far removed from the idea of annihilating all of humanity, and there is no viable way to achieve it.
Obito only came here today because he was threatened by Naraku with Nohara Rin a while ago, and that's why he rushed over to report for duty.
"I am stained with blood and darkness, I can't turn back, Chieftain."
Obito's face showed a mixture of sorrow, sadness, and bewilderment.
"Yes, you really can't turn back now, but Konoha also needs darkness."
Shimura Danzō, the Root of Konoha, served as the Hokage's assistant during the Third Hokage's era, and he controlled the dark affairs of Konoha.
He slaughtered ruthlessly, oppressed his comrades, sowed discord, created chaos, and ravaged the Anbu; even so, he still had many followers.
Do you know why?
Uchiha Obito truly couldn't turn back. Naraku didn't try to persuade him, but instead brought up Danzo's case.
"Danzo is nothing but a selfish and petty man. Aren't his followers all there because of his power?"
Upon hearing about Danzo, Obito somewhat disdainful. As a participant in the Land of Rain incident, Obito was well aware of Danzo's actions.
"Power is one aspect, and the second is related to the Will of Root. I have read the Will of Root compiled by Danzo, which is an idea derived from the Will of Fire. It has some merit. The general idea is..."
A ninja doesn't need a glamorous appearance, nor a distinguished reputation; power and status are unimportant.
Ninjas are those who silently dedicate themselves to eliminating anything that threatens the village, even if it means sacrifice, or if no one knows about it and they remain unknown.
Even if others misunderstand, misinterpret, or subject you to all sorts of difficulties and insults, you must adhere to the Way of the Root Ninja and never back down.
Simply because if we don't intervene, Konoha will be harmed, and the Shinobi World will be plunged into darkness.
Therefore, even at the cost of their lives, they would not hesitate. To bring light and justice to the Shinobi World, this is the Will of Root."
Naraku explained softly, recounting the philosophy that existed within Konoha.
"Clan leader, do you mean to make me the root of Konoha, the root that provides nourishment to Konoha?"
Obito looked surprised and asked softly, seemingly interested in the Will of Root, an extension of the Will of Fire.
Naraku and said in a deep voice:
"Indeed, Konoha may appear glamorous, but it also harbors much darkness."
As the leader of the Uchiha and the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, I need to build up this kind of power.
I hope you can shoulder the responsibility of protecting the Uchiha and Konoha, becoming an unsung hero. Even if no one knows, even if others misunderstand or insult you, you must uphold the ninja way."
Uchiha Obito looked down at Konoha below, his nose twitched, and he said in a trembling voice:
"I am deeply sinful, truly, is it possible for me to turn back?"
A little over a year ago, Uchiha Obito was a passionate young man. In just one year, he matured, grew taller, and his voice changed, transforming him from a boy into a young man.
"I am the Fourth Hokage of Konoha. If I say it's okay, then it's okay. But from now on, you must conceal your identity and never appear in the sunlight. Can you bear all of this?"
"Would you be willing to silently protect Kakashi and Nohara Rin, and silently protect Konoha?"
Naraku's right palm swirled with wind, producing a pipe. He held it in his right hand, and a flame appeared at the tip of his left fingertip, igniting the tobacco in the pipe. He took two puffs.
"Chieftain, aren't you curious about why I've become like this?"
Obito sniffed again, looked up, and asked softly.
Naraku knew everything that would happen to Obito afterward, but he didn't want to touch on Obito's painful past, nor did he want to demonstrate his precognitive abilities. He said softly:
"Obito, I think what happened after the Battle of Kannabi Bridge must have been a blessing from heaven that allowed you to survive."
Naraku paused slightly, turned to look at Obito, and continued with a look of heartache in his eyes:
"Obito, you've suffered... In the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, you were a hero of Konoha, sacrificing your life for the Konoha."
I firmly believe that you possess the Will of Fire, and are a person with unwavering faith in the peace of the Shinobi World...
Obito listened to the words and remained silent for a long time.
After regaining his senses, Obito's right eye flickered with a whirlwind, and Gunbai, taller than a person, appeared. Obito caught it with his right hand and tossed it to Naraku.
Naraku caught the Gunbai and examined it closely. The Gunbai had Three Tomoe mark on it, which seemed to be the clan treasure that Uchiha Madara had taken away.
After tossing the Gunbai to Naraku, Uchiha Obito whispered:
"This is the Uchiha Flame Fan, the clan leader's treasure. I encountered it after I was buried under rocks during the Battle of Kannabi Bridge..."