Nagato's Choice

"Nagato, do you believe what Jiraiya- sensei said?"

After Jiraiya disappeared from their sight, Konan asked Nagato softly in front of her.

Nagato shook his head slightly in response to Konan's question.

Nagato chose to believe the earlier prophecy that he was the chosen one who would bring peace to the Shinobi World.

The next prophecy, concerning the annihilation of ninjas, and Jiraiya's speculation, also Nagato's role in it.

Nagato basically didn't believe it!

It's not that I don't believe in prophecies, but rather that I don't believe in Jiraiya's speculations.

Will ninjas disappear?

Nagato, who had been following the Allied Shinobi Forces' operations, initially thought that Ren's mission this time would be the same as before.

He used the same method he used back then, which caused pain to the Shinobi World and thus brought about peace.

Just as Ren mentioned, this is the method that major powers have been using.

However, after hearing Jiraiya's prophecy, Nagato had a new idea and resolved his previous doubts.

The Allied Shinobi Forces' actions in the Land of Earth were very much in line with the usual practices of the great powers.

However, Amegakure also joined the Shinobi Alliance, which raised a question for Nagato from the very beginning.

This war against the Land of Earth and Amegakure will indeed bring a considerable period of peace to the Shinobi World.

But afterwards, almost all the ninja villages joined the Shinobi Alliance.

Although the agreement explicitly states that members cannot initiate war.

However, Nagato didn't see much binding force in this agreement, because he couldn't restrain the strong!

At this point, Nagato was certain of Ren's purpose in doing all this.

Peace will be achieved by completely wiping out all the ninjas in the Shinobi World through continuous warfare!

Ren's pacifist persona remains steadfast in Nagato's heart.

Having confirmed Ren's feelings, Nagato now faced a choice.

Should we stop it?

Then Nagato remembered his parents, who had been killed by ninjas.

I thought of Yahiko, who died because of the ninja.

He thought of the people he killed after becoming a ninja, some deserving to die and others innocent.

Everything was showing Nagato in a world without ninjas, perhaps these misfortunes would not have occurred.

A world without ninjas might be a wonderful place!

Nagato came to this conclusion.

However, after being beaten up by Ren, Nagato became much more cautious about such matters.

Nagato wasn't entirely sure whether his conclusions were correct.

Nagato did not make a decision immediately, but decided to wait and see.

Most importantly, this is Ren's plan, not Nagato's.

Having sorted out his thoughts, Nagato spoke to Konan.

"Let's go back to the Amegakure!"

Having finished telling his story, Jiraiya should no longer bother himself and Konan as before.

Nagato decides to take over the Amegakure camp with Konan.

Having returned to their original state, Nagato and Konan retraced their steps.

"Divine messenger, angel, please save me! The captain has gone mad!"

The boy, whose body was covered in bruises, shouted loudly after recognizing Nagato and Konan.

Nagato glanced at it, then ignored it and sped off towards the Amegakure.

Well, it has nothing to do with the little brat teasing Konan before!

Konan watched Nagato quicken his Nagato, a slight smile playing on her lips, and she hurried after him as well.

Ah~

Nagato ignored the faint, rhythmic screams coming from behind.