"If there is no light in this country, then become its only light."
Hyuga Wuye's words easily ignited the passion and fervor in Yahiko's heart. Even Nagato instantly raised his head.
Even Konan, who had been concealing her disappointment all along, was illuminated by the radiance of such idealism.
Jiraiya straightened up and stared at Hyuga Wuye's back, his usual frivolous expression replaced by utter seriousness.
What exactly is this child thinking?
"However, ideals are beautiful, while reality is not."
To his surprise, Hyuga Wuye did not continue encouraging Yahiko and the others. Instead, he began to tear them down.
"I'll give you two very realistic problems. Think about them."
"First, where will your organization's operating funds come from? Second, how will you handle your relationship with the Rain Ninja Village?"
"You never charge people for saving them, so you have no income and no economic foundation. You can't exactly keep taking your subordinates fishing for food, can you?"
"You don't want conflict with the ninja village, but as your reputation among the people grows, the Rain Ninja Village will inevitably notice you. One side does nothing while the other is wholly selfless. You are practically smearing the Rain Ninja Village's name."
"And then there are the views of other major countries and villages. Konoha, Iwagakure, and the Sand Village would not be pleased to see an increasingly prosperous Land of Rain rise up. That does not serve the interests of the great nations."
"..."
As Hyuga Wuye continued point by point, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan's faces gradually turned pale.
The harsh reality had instantly shattered their ideals into pieces.
Jiraiya's expression grew even more solemn.
If Wuye had merely voiced such idealistic sentiments, he would have considered it nothing more than the passion and sense of justice in a