Pain was deeply shocked after witnessing Obito remove his mask.
I originally thought that I and the Akatsuki were pursuing a lofty ideal.
Now he realizes that it was all a conspiracy, a script meticulously planned by others, and that even his Rinnegan belonged to Madara Uchiha.
The enormous contrast filled Pain with extreme anger and pain.
He couldn't accept that everything he had done was based on a false premise.
Obito's act of removing his mask symbolizes the revelation of this truth, making it impossible for him to maintain his lofty "god" status any longer.
"You bastard, I'll kill you!"
Pain's roar echoed across the ruins of Rōran, the light of the Rinnegan surged, and the power of the Deva Path instantly coalesced.
The terrifying suction force of Banshō Ten'in swept up all the surrounding rubble and debris, forming a devastating storm that rushed straight towards Obito.
Obito stood still, his eyes calm as still water, even slightly opening his arms, completely giving up resistance, as if welcoming this judgment and wanting to atone for his sins.
According to his philosophy, at the end of the Infinite Tsukuyomi, everyone will be resurrected: the teacher, the teacher's wife, Kakashi, Rin, and everyone will live in a peaceful and perfect world.
But now, it turns out that all of this was just a conspiracy by Black Zetsu.
What has been the point of everything he's done over the years?
The screams of the Fourth and his wife during the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha, the wails of countless ninja Bloody Mist Village Kirigakure era...
All sins stem from a carefully crafted lie.
Obito's body was lifted into the air by the power of Banshō Ten'in, flying straight towards Pain like a kite with a broken string.
"Let it end like this!" Obito murmured softly, as if he could hear Rin's dying words again.
At this critical moment...
Click--
Several grayish-white bone spikes suddenly burst from the ground, precisely piercing the space between the two, and the energy fluctuations they emitted forcefully severed the terrifying suction force.
Obito crashed heavily to the ground, staring blankly at Hoshino not far away.
Why did you save me?
" Hoshino, are you going to be my enemy too?"
Two distinctly different questions rang out simultaneously above the ruins.
Obito's voice was hoarse and trembling as he slumped into the pile of rubble, his fingers digging deep into the ground as if he wanted to bury all the sins he had committed over the years into the earth.
Pain's voice was icy cold, and five more puppets appeared one after another, ready to fight at the slightest provocation.
" Pain, killing him won't solve the problem, nor will it get you out of your current predicament."
" Obito, you don't need to give up on yourself. The most urgent thing now is for us to work together to deal with the impending crisis."
As he spoke, Hoshino looked at Tsunade, Ōnoki, and the other Kage, and continued.
"You are no different. Your current infighting is only accelerating the decline of the Shinobi World. In the face of the survival of the Shinobi World, all personal grudges are meaningless!"
"Easy for you to say!"
Ōnoki sneered and said, " The Five Great Shinobi Villages fought three major wars, and countless people died. You think you can just let it go like that?"
"That's right!"
Raikage A unusually chimed in, "Putting everything else aside, can your Reform Society really put aside its covetousness of the Land of Fire? And live peacefully with the other ninja villages?"
Although Tsunade and Orochimaru didn't say anything, their expressions clearly conveyed the same meaning.
Even if other Shinobi World invade the world, so what?
The grudges between the major ninja villages are deeply rooted and cannot be easily resolved.
For ordinary ninjas, the survival of the Shinobi World is nothing compared to seeking revenge on their enemies before death; at least they can find peace of mind then.
Hoshino naturally understood this principle as well.
Therefore, looking at the tense crowd in front of him, he couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.
If he had a buffer period of more than ten years, he would definitely choose to unify the Shinobi World first.
Forcibly unifying the Shinobi World within three to five years would only turn it into ruins, and it's uncertain when it will recover.
Not to mention dealing with a world invasion.
"You're right, I really can't do it, and that's why I came to you!"
Hoshino looked directly at everyone and frankly admitted his limitations.
"At least three to five years from now, a force beyond the current understanding of the Shinobi World will invade this world. Are you really willing to just wait to die?"
"If that's the case, then I won't try to persuade you any further. At worst, I'll take the Reform Society and leave the Shinobi World, heading into the depths of space to plan for the future."
Everyone was shocked upon hearing this, and their gazes involuntarily fell on Hoshino.
At this moment, Hoshino was surrounded by faint Dragon Vein energy, his long gray hair moved without wind, and a halo flowed in his empty eye sockets.
He exuded an aura of power that transcended the ordinary.
He was no longer the young leader who tirelessly reformed Sunagakure in our memories, but rather an observer overlooking all living beings.
Rasa and the others felt it even more strongly.
If it were the old Hoshino, he might have worked hard because of this, but he would never have openly discussed this kind of thing with everyone.
Is it because divinity overwhelms humanity that the focus is on the greater good of the Shinobi World?
Therefore, the only thing this 'deity' would care about is the Reform Society, which he founded.
If the Kage are truly unwilling to cooperate against the enemy, then the Reform Society should indeed choose to leave the Shinobi World and search for a new planet in the universe to live on.
Moreover, with the existing technology of the Reform Society.
It seems quite feasible to develop a spaceship capable of taking away all the villagers of Sunagakure within three years.
But other ninja villages can't do that.
The silence of the crowd was like a boulder pressing down, only the howling of the wind and sand sweeping across the ruins broke the deadlock.
Ōnoki stared intently at Hoshino with his cloudy eyes and said in a deep voice, "But what good is cooperation? Those powerful individuals are completely beyond our ability to contend with."
Through the introduction of the Dragon Vein, everyone learned how powerful the Ōtsutsuki was, and how many legendary ninjas like Hashirama Senju Madara Uchiha participated in their activities.
Not to mention the mastermind behind multiple world wars.
Even if the major ninja villages joined forces, could they truly be a match for those people?
"Relying solely on the existing power of the Shinobi World, it is indeed difficult to match them. However, if all resources can be integrated and a new power system developed, they may not be without a fighting chance."
"A new power system?" Tsunade frowned slightly. "What do you mean?"
" The Chakra system of the Shinobi World originates from the Ōtsutsuki Clan and has extremely high limitations, but other energies still exist within the Shinobi World itself."
" Senjutsu are one of them, capable of resisting the Ōtsutsuki, and... this!"
Hoshino slowly raised his hand, and a ball of golden energy appeared in his palm—the manifestation of 'Qi'.
" The Power of Creation —my current state is thanks to it—and I will teach you how to use this energy!"
A hush fell over the scene.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the ball of golden energy in Hoshino's palm, their hearts filled with shock and disbelief.
No one knows how strong Hoshino is right now; all that is known is that he is unfathomable and extremely difficult to kill.
if...
A glint of light flashed in Ōnoki's cloudy eyes.
Iwagakure is known for its expertise in developing Kekkei Genkai and even Kekkei Tōta using earth-style Chakra, and they have prior experience with this.
If one could master this Power of Creation, perhaps more people could master the Dust Release.
Raikage A stared at the ball of golden energy, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily.
The Chakra Cannon of the Kumogakure are incredibly powerful, but their progress has stalled, proving insufficient against beings like the Ōtsutsuki.
If this energy could be combined with it, it might truly be possible to destroy the world in one strike.
Tsunade's eyes were filled with complex emotions.
Traditional Ninjutsu systems are no longer up to par with technology and new forms of power.
If Konoha could master this Power of Creation, perhaps they could perfect the various new ideas left by their great-grandfather and regain control of the Shinobi World.
Orochimaru's snake-like eyes suddenly blazed with fanaticism.
This Power of Creation far surpasses any Ninjutsu he has ever studied. If he could study it in depth, it might allow him to break through his current bottleneck and reach a completely new level.
Pain's eyes shifted slightly; he sensed the boundless potential contained within this energy.
If the Akatsuki could master this power, perhaps they could truly realize their ideal of peace, instead of becoming pawns in Black Zetsu's conspiracy.
Rasa, Kankuro, Gaara, Temari, and the others exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with determination.
The Reform Society is their foundation; they trust Hoshino's judgment and are willing to work hard for the future of the Shinobi World.
After weighing the pros and cons, everyone forced themselves to calm down.
"Even so, there isn't enough time. What can change in three to five years?" Pain said coldly.
After Black Zetsu's plot was exposed, he experienced the same feelings that Obito had had.
This world is nothing short of hell; there's absolutely nothing worth staying for.
If it weren't for the need to consider Konan's future, he might have readily agreed to the Eye of the Moon Plan, and perhaps even destroyed the world.
"Time is indeed tight, but it's not hopeless," Hoshino said.
"With the Reform Society's ability to publicly share its cybernetic technology, coupled with the full support of other ninja villages, it's entirely possible to cultivate a large force capable of confronting Kage Level ninjas in a short period of time."
Raikage A scoffed, "Shared resources? Easier said than done! Who knows if your Reform Society won't take the opportunity to annex other ninja villages?"
Hoshino shook his head. " Raikage, the current situation no longer allows us to fight amongst ourselves. If the Shinobi World is destroyed, Sunagakure will not be able to escape unscathed."
"My proposal is to build a genuine alliance based on the Shinobi Alliance, not to annex it."
After a moment of contemplation, Ōnoki suddenly asked, " Hoshino, in your current state, can you still be considered human?"
This question made the atmosphere tense again.
Hoshino's current appearance has indeed surpassed the realm of ordinary people.
According to Tobirama Senju's analysis, it is composed of multiple energies, but on the surface it still appears to be a flesh and blood body.
Hoshino paused for a moment, then said frankly, "My body has undergone a fundamental change, but my will still belongs to the Shinobi World."
The wind and sand swept through the ruins of Rōran, the swirling pebbles colliding and sparking tiny fragments, as if it were the prelude to an impending conflict in the Shinobi World.
Ōnoki landed on the sand and said, "Very well, we'll do as you say. Iwagakure is willing to join the alliance."
Raikage A suddenly burst into laughter, " Kumogakure can join, and even share the core technology of the Chakra Cannon, but you can't refuse when I need to use the Reform Society's Scientific Research Department."
As he spoke, he stepped forward, meeting Hoshino's gaze at him directly, and said seriously, "And don't let me find out you're playing tricks."
Seeing that both Iwagakure and Kumogakure had expressed their opinions, Tsunade and Orochimaru readily agreed.
After all, the strongest forces in the Shinobi World right now are the Reform Society, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure, and two of them have now joined forces.
If other forces continue to insist on their own opinions, they will be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
Although everyone had their own plans, the tide of events eventually turned their attention to Pain, who had remained silent until now.
The Rinnegan something no one can give up, and Hoshino is no exception.
If the Akatsuki does not choose to join, then they will face simultaneous invasion by the new Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Pain had clearly considered this as well. His body trembled slightly, his Adam's apple bobbing as he swallowed his anger, his gaze fixed on Obito's scarred face.
" Black Zetsu and Obito, what are your plans?"
Hoshino's empty eye sockets turned to Pain, " Black Zetsu is still useful, but I will seal it away."
As for Obito...
Hoshino's voice suddenly turned cold, "His identity and actions will be made public to divert some of the conflict between the ninja villages."
"After that, he will serve as the vanguard, facing the first invaders head-on. Each enemy he slays will offset one part of his sins, until his achievements are enough for the Shinobi World to accept his existence."
Are you satisfied with this?
"What if he betrays us again on the battlefield?" Pain asked.
"Then I will finish him off myself! But before that, we need every bit of power, including the cursed, the despised, and the manipulated."
Hoshino's voice was devoid of any warmth, and her long, gray hair moved without any wind.
"Hahahaha! This place... truly is hell!"
Obito's laughter was like shards of broken glass, scraping harshly in his throat.
Black Zetsu's whisper still echoed in my ears.
Those promises about the ' Eye of the Moon Plan,' those lies about 'making everyone happy in the Genjutsu.'
From the Battle of Kannabi Bridge onwards, this place has been hell.
The so-called eternal peace, the so-called resurrection of loved ones, are all falsehoods.
I won't help you!
"Then let the invaders destroy this place! This world is no longer worth saving!"
Obito opened his arms, feeling the wind pass through his fingers, just like Rin's hand had caressed his cheek years ago.
At this moment, he finally stopped struggling and resisting, and simply waited quietly for the darkness to devour everything, including himself.
Okay, Obito is still the same old binary!
Even Hoshino, whose primary motivation is divinity, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth after hearing Obito's words.
This line of thinking is simply unbeatable!
"So, you don't want to revive Rin, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina Uzumaki?"
Obito's body suddenly stiffened, and his arms fell limply to his sides.
But after a moment, he regained his composure and shouted, "So what! In a world like this, even if they are resurrected, they will die again sooner or later."
"Otherwise, do you think I don't have a way to resurrect them? What I despair about is this world!"