The crackling of the bonfire dissipated the biting chill in the abandoned factory.
The sound of rain is still there, but the tense atmosphere has long been replaced by a strange atmosphere mixed with excitement, awe and hope.
The three of them, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, were like three travelers who had been trekking in the fog for a long time and finally saw the lighthouse. They looked with burning eyes at the young man sitting opposite the fire with an indifferent expression.
The policy of "surrounding cities from rural areas" proposed by Senju Chen opened a door to a new world for them.
"Junior brother, what you just said... I have written it all down." Yahiko's face was glowing with excitement, and he clenched his fists, "Unite the oppressed civilians and establish our foundation in the vast villages... This method will definitely work!"
"It's not enough to have a direction, the specific path to take is more important."
Beside the campfire, only Senju Chen and Yahiko were left.
"Senior brother Yahiko, as a leader, you have the most and most complicated things to consider." Senju Chen stirred a burning firewood brighter, and Kakkō reflected his face, which looked particularly deep.
"Please advise!" Yahiko sat upright with a solemn expression, like a student who was listening to instruction.
"First, win over the people." Senju Chen held out a finger, "What you said about giving them hope is too vague. Be specific. What do they lack? Lack of food, lack of medicine, and a stable environment that can protect them from wandering ninjas and bandits. Just give them these. I will find ways to provide food and medicine, but the 'security' needs to be achieved by your Akatsuki organization yourself. Remember, one time of help in times of need is better than a hundred empty slogans."
Yahiko's eyes lit up.
"Secondly, win over the ninjas." Senju Chen stretched out a second finger, "Amegakure ninjas are not monolithic. They also have families, parents, wives and children. Most of their families are civilians living in dire straits. When their families start to talk about the good organization of 'Akatsuki', and when their children are fed and clothed because of your help, do you think the knives in their hands will still be so sharp when facing you?"
"People's hearts can be bought. If you buy them with benefits, you can only buy them for a while; if you buy them with sincerity and kindness, you can buy them for a lifetime."
Yahiko's breathing became a little rapid. He had never thought about the problem from this perspective.
"Again, Amegakure's top management can also be won over." Senju Chen's mouth curved with a meaningful arc, "Wherever there are people, there will be struggles. If Hanzō can secure that position, no matter how hard it is, It means that everyone obeys him. There are always those who are suppressed by him, there are always those who are ambitious, and there are always those who feel that the distribution is unfair. Find them, promise them what they want, and let them be your eyes and ears within Amegakure, or even... internal agents."
"Finally," Senju Chen's voice was lowered and full of magic, "They are spies from other countries. Land of Rain is the junction of the three major countries. Here, Iwagakure, There will definitely be no shortage of spies from Sunagakure and Konoha. They are lurking here just for information and profit. They want to take advantage of the chaos of Land of Rain, so why can't you take advantage of them in turn?"
"How to use it?" Yahiko asked subconsciously.
"It's very simple." Senju Chen chuckled, "Give them the information they 'want'. For example, you can 'accidentally' reveal to Iwagakure's spies that Sunagakure seems to be planning some action; and then 'accidentally' reveal to Sunagakure's spies that Iwagakure seems to be adding troops. Let them go dog-eat-dog."
"They need a local collaborator to disrupt the situation, so you, Xiao, will be the best choice. All you need to do is pretend to be a mother if you have breasts, pretend to be bribed by them, defraud them of funds and supplies, and make them willingly contribute to your 'great ideal'. And even if they find out that they have been cheated, so what, when they react, will they still be able to swagger to Land of Rain to beat you? At that time, they can only break their teeth and swallow it in their stomachs. You know, there is a "Demigod" in front of you to support you?"
Yahiko was stunned.
He felt as if his mind had been repeatedly struck by thunder, and his entire worldview was being reshaped. Conspiracies, plots, alliances... these things that he had previously scorned, in Senju Chen's mouth, became the sharpest weapons for peace.
Seeing Yahiko's completely shocked look, Senju Chen nodded with satisfaction.
Very good, the pattern of leadership has been opened up.
In the shadows deep inside the factory, huge machinery casts silent silhouettes.
After chatting with Yahiko, Senju Chen was the first to see Nagato standing there as soon as he went out.
His long red hair covered his expression, and only the purple rippled eyes that occasionally peeked out from between the hair proved his inner unrest.
"Before, the force that pushed me away..." Senju Chen walked to him and looked up at the hole in the dome.
"Very strong." Senju Chen's tone was devoid of any emotion, just stating a fact, "Pure repulsion, domineering, irresistible. That is not the power of ordinary Ninjutsu."
"I can feel that you are very kind. Even towards me, my 'enemy', your previous attacks were full of hesitation. You are unwilling to kill."
Hearing Senju Chen's words, Nagato's body froze slightly.
"It's a good thing to be kind, Nagato."
"However, to protect your companions, it is never enough to just have a kind heart. You also need to have the power to protect them."
"Just like before, when you face an enemy who only wants to kill Yahiko and Konan, your kindness is cruelty to them. Your hesitation is handing the enemy the knife to stab them!"
He thought of the scene just now. If the other party hadn't been merciful, his Shinra Tensei would have become the driving force behind Yahiko's harm.
Nagato lowered his head, but his fists were clenched tightly at his sides, and his knuckles were white from the exertion.
"Your body contains potential that you can't imagine." Senju Chen's gaze fell on his eyes covered by bangs, "Don't regard it as a curse, and don't avoid it out of fear. Develop it, master it, and let it become the sharpest sword and the strongest shield in your hand."
"Yahiko's ideal is too dazzling and too fragile. He is on a road destined to be the enemy of the whole world."
"When one day you have to face 'Demigod' Hanzo of the Salamander, I hope you can use your own power to protect Yahiko and Konan."
"I hope you can use your power to hold up Land of Rain's hope."
Listening to Senju Chen's words, Nagato suddenly raised his head, and the purple light in the pair of Rinnegan fluctuated violently.
From such a close distance, Senju Chen almost got lost as he looked at the other person's eyes that looked like they were hypnotizing.
Sure enough, reality and animation are still different.
This is Rinnegan. For a moment, Senju Chen wanted to break through the opponent's defense directly and use the system to steal it.
No, it's not time yet. I can't bear the heavy burden of Rinnegan now, and I can't protect these eyes of God with my own abilities.
After Senju Chen looked away with strong will, he thought of the fate of Nagato, as well as the age spots and Black Zetsu in the dark.
Think back to Nagato in the original novel who has been used as a container and tool throughout his life.
Senju Chen sighed, hey, this child is also a miserable child.
After patting Nagato on the shoulder, Senju Chen turned and left.