All along, Minato Namikaze had known that Uchiha Ensei and Konoha... no, the entire world, were separated by a barrier.
And he had done his best to prevent that barrier from widening.
But now, especially when Konoha desperately needed Uchiha Ensei, he had received an unequivocal refusal from him.
Disappointment? There was some, indeed, but there was more relief...
"It seems we must also prepare for the transformation of the world."
After hesitating for a long time, Minato Namikaze finally spoke.
And with Minato Namikaze's words, the daimyō who had ruled the Ninja World for so long were finally about to reach their complete end, with no room left for reversal.
But before the curtain fell, Minato Namikaze still wanted to make one effort. The daimyō were destined to be beyond saving, but the bloodlines they left behind...
"Kakashi, send this intelligence to the Kage of the other four great shinobi villages. Once they read it, they will understand what they need to do."
Because the Allied Shinobi Forces still existed, the four great shinobi villages had established methods of communication between them.
In a sense, this could be considered peace.
"Lord Hashirama Senju, I hope you can go..."
As the Fourth Hokage finally made up his mind, all of Konoha finally began operating efficiently.
As the second most powerful military group in existence, Konoha's stance would gradually change the entire world.
As for what that world would ultimately become, that was something no one could predict.
"Hinata, you've gradually adapted to this power. Next, you need to gain complete control over it!"
Uchiha Ensei looked at Hinata Hyuga, who could now fully control Tenseigan Chakra Mode, and spoke with great satisfaction.
Although Hinata was still very young, no one had ever said that the young could not wield