Konan No Longer Lost

To help Nagato create the peaceful world that Yahiko desired in his lifetime was Konan's only goal in life, and she had no regrets even if she had to bear countless infamy for it.

But after listening to Feng's words, I realize that all the perseverance, suffering, killing and sacrifice over the years seem to have been a pointless and misguided journey.

"..." This made her lower her head and remain silent, falling into deep self-doubt and contemplation.

Fortunately, Feng currently has no interest in Konan; otherwise, if he were to suddenly make a move now, he could easily capture her.

"Inhale... exhale...!"

After a long while, Konan snapped out of her reverie and took a deep breath to calm herself.

Thank you.

Then, the first thing she said when she spoke again was to thank Feng.

Because she was also fully aware of how low her vigilance had been and how dangerous her situation had been.

After all, given Uchiha Feng's abilities, it was impossible for him not to know about his own situation. He must also know about the bond between Nagato and himself, and that they were collecting the Tailed Beasts with the intention of gaining power enough to destroy the world and threaten the entire Ninja World.

But the other party didn't take the opportunity to attack her; saying thank you would be perfectly appropriate.

"No need. If you really want to thank me, just give me the Rinnegan after Nagato dies," Feng said, pursing his lips and looking indifferent.

Neither now nor in the future, Konan is on his list of enemies, and it's highly unlikely that the two will develop a fatal feud. Furthermore, Konan isn't the kind of person like Obito who would take revenge on society, so Feng genuinely doesn't care about Konan.

"..." Konan was speechless again. Although Nagato's Rinnegan was indeed something to covet, Feng had mentioned wanting the Rinnegan twice on their first meeting. It was too impolite and showed too little respect for her and Nagato.

"I'll talk to Nagato about this when I get back and see what he thinks."

Let's discuss what you just said.

You've described the process and the outcome, but you haven't mentioned the most important reason. Isn't that the key to resolving the war?

Although she really didn't want to continue communicating with Feng, she had to figure this out for Yahiko's dream.

"The reason? It's very simple. Just think about why you stole things when you were little. If you didn't steal, you would starve to death, but you didn't want to starve to death, and you had no other way to get food."

So, stealing was your only option at the time.

If we expand this to the national level, it's about many people like you when you were a child who didn't want to starve, gathering together to find ways to survive, but the country only has so much food, and no matter who gets it, some people will still go hungry.

So, there are two solutions: one, steal or rob from other countries; two, reduce the number of people who need to eat, then there will be enough food to go around.

Both of these points can be resolved through war, just like stealing was the only option when you were a child. Easy to understand, right?

"... You don't need to use my childhood examples." Having been accused of stealing as a child, Konan really wanted to shove a billion Explosive Tag into Feng's mouth to shut him up.

But after glancing at Uchiha Feng and listening to his reasoning, she had no choice but to suppress her anger and continue listening to him finish.

"Uh, okay, I won't say, I won't say, hehehehe."

Simply put, the essence of war is the use of force to seize and control the right to allocate various living resources and living space.

But you want peace, yet you're trying to be referees. But referees also need to eat and support their families.

For example, if what you're trying to do actually succeeds, the entire Ninja World will be forbidden from going to war, just as you've requested.

Then one day, your Land of Rain encounters a famine, and merchants from the Land of Birds seize the opportunity to sell you large quantities of grain at high prices. But you don't have that much money. What will you do then?

If the Land of Rain doesn't produce food, people will starve to death, and your peace will become a complete joke.

If you want to get food, you'll have to resort to robbery, haha, that means you're the ones who broke the oath of peace.

What would you do in this situation?

As Feng spoke, he posed a probing question to Konan.

"This... I don't know. Perhaps Nagato knows how to solve this." Konan thought for a moment after hearing this, but shook her head helplessly.

She was never good at thinking about the future on her own; she always listened to Yahiko when Yahiko was alive, and to Nagato after Yahiko died.

"Heh, Nagato? The fact that he believes in the nonsense that possessing world-destroying power can force the entire Ninja World to maintain eternal peace is enough to prove he's a brainless idiot."

"Then... please teach me, Lord Feng, how to walk the path to peace!"

"Huh? I'll teach you?!"

Then you relay it to Nagato, and Nagato, with his dim-witted mind, twists it again, creating a different way to destroy the world?

I'm sorry, but I don't want to be scorned by the Ninja World for instigating it.

However, if you truly desire peace in the Ninja World, it's simple: follow me. I'm doing just that.

And I'm certain I'm on the right path, because I've truly seen that incredibly bright future."

"Can you tell me how wonderful it is?"

"No worries about food or clothing; children are cared for, students are educated, workers are paid, the sick are treated, the elderly are supported, everyone has a place to live, and the vulnerable are helped!"

At this point, Feng couldn't help but recall the great motherland he had before his transmigration, his heart filled with pride and honor.

Only those who have left their homeland can truly understand how difficult it is for a country to achieve all of this, let alone that their motherland has done even better than they claim.

Feng wasn't an official in his previous life, so his understanding of national policies was limited. He didn't expect to achieve the same level of success in the Ninja World as he did in his homeland, but surely he could follow the example and make this place another Rwanda, right?

"No worries about food, no..."

Is it really that good?!

Upon hearing this, Konan muttered to herself, repeating Feng's words, completely unable to believe it.

The future described in those words was so wonderful, far more beautiful than any future she and Nagato had ever imagined. But precisely because it was so wonderful, it was unimaginable that it was real.

Humans cannot imagine things they have never seen before.

Therefore, Konan floated quietly in the air, remaining silent for a long time, once again lost in thought.

He and Nagato had always carried the belief of bringing lasting peace to the Ninja World, enduring the darkest years and bearing the misunderstanding and hostility of the world, believing that they had shouldered the suffering of the entire Ninja World.

However, in Uchiha Feng's words, it was the epitome of foolishness, running wildly down the wrong path.

Although what the other person said made a lot of sense, and she almost believed it, she didn't think Nagato would completely believe it. Nagato had his own beliefs that he held Nagato, and no one could easily sway him.

Uchiha Feng, however, had his own path to follow, which he believed to be the right one.

Therefore, they and Uchiha Feng are destined to be on different paths; one of them will inevitably be wrong and will never see peace arrive.

But Konan thought again that both sides were working for peace, and whoever succeeded in the end could be considered to have fulfilled the other's wishes, so there was nothing wrong with that.

Thinking of this, she slowly closed her eyes, and all the confusion, resentment, and struggle she had felt earlier faded away, leaving only a sense of peace.

When I opened my eyes again, all that remained was a sense of relief and determination.

"Feng Jun, thank you for your guidance today. I will try my best to explain your teachings to Nagato."

Whatever his final decision, I will stay by his side.

If we really fail before you, and the Rinnegan is still there, and you still want it, I will give it to you.

"I only hope that when you truly bring peace to the world, you will remember that we also contributed to that peace. That way, Nagato and I can give an account to Yahiko in the Pure Land."

She spoke softly, her voice calm and undisturbed, without a trace of trepidation, but she used a respectful form of address when addressing Feng.

Feng looked into Konan's clear and bright eyes and nodded slightly:

"As expected of a woman whose character is written with gentleness, thoughtfulness, calmness, and composure."

She has convictions but isn't obsessive; she thinks things through clearly.

As he spoke, he gave Konan a thumbs up.

"Thank you, Feng Jun. Until we meet again."

Konan smiled gently and nodded goodbye to Feng.

She wasn't sure if the unspoken but ultimately failed ending was truly her and Nagato's fate.

After all, it was their first meeting, and they were enemies, not friends, so their true thoughts were certainly not revealed.

But she undoubtedly agreed with the reasoning behind Feng's words, which made her completely free of any confusion about the future.

Now, whether it's right or wrong, as long as Konan stays by Nagato's side, Konan only partner, that's enough.