After a while, Tsunade's eyes returned to normal, and the Infinite Tsukuyomi ended.
She shook her head, her eyes gradually clearing as she looked at Yuzuru, and asked in a complicated tone, "Is that the world you come from?"
"Yes, this is a new future that I created with my own hands. Compared to your so-called Shinobi World, what do you think?"
Yuzuru picked up a piece of grilled meat for her without thinking.
She recalled the scenes she had just witnessed, whether it was the prosperity of the Sea Capital and the Land of Water, or the people who only existed in her memory, all of whom were living completely different lives.
With a sigh, Tsunade looked at Yuzuru and said, "I admit, your era was indeed much better than ours."
"That's just how it is. The more ruthless you are, the easier it is to change things. Do you think I'm a bloodthirsty person? No, I'm not."
"To be honest, I'm more cowardly and timid than most people in your Shinobi World. Killing someone is something I've never even considered."
"But some things have to be done. If I were an ordinary person, I would choose to live my life in a daze, as long as I'm alive. After all, after I die, no matter what happens, it won't matter to me."
"Unfortunately, I possess Ice Release, the ability to change everything. Since that's the case, I have no choice but to try. At least, I can save the people around me and prevent them from going down this wrong path of no return."
Yuzuru poured himself a glass of wine and continued:
"I'm not a remarkable person. On the contrary, I'm actually quite stupid. I was just doing what I thought was right. Killing was a last resort because I didn't know how to deal with them, especially those noble families and veteran ninjas."
"Keep them. They'll only cause endless trouble because they've been riding on everyone's backs for so long that they've forgotten they're just mortals too."
"Even if they temporarily submit to my strength, once I'm gone, there's no doubt that these daimyo and nobles who have been around for hundreds of years, as well as those brainwashed veteran ninjas, will take action."
They started with small, inconspicuous attempts, slowly infiltrating until, by the time the new leaders of the new era discovered them, they had become like maggots, burrowing into every corner and continuing to suck blood, making removal extremely risky.
"I don't want the new world to be affected by this scum after I let go."
Since I lack the ability and perfection to handle this matter, I will use the simplest, most effective, and least troublesome method: kill them, turn everything they have to ashes—their wealth and their very existence—simply erase their very being.
"I was born in the best of times. At least, during that period, there were many capable and influential people who could make a difference: the Minato couple, my father Sakumo, Kakashi, as well as Guy, Kurenai, Shisui, Itachi, and so on. Most importantly, there was an outstanding new generation."
" Naruto, Sasuke, Shikamaru, Temari, Ajisai... they are the future. Under this new education, they will inherit everything we have fought for, and they have the ability and strength to ensure the growth of the new era."
" The Sea Capital just the beginning. Next, Fourth Shinobi World War, I will take this opportunity to completely unify the Shinobi World Shinobi World and carry out a thorough purge. At that time, at least one-fifth of the Shinobi World's population will disappear, mostly daimyo, nobles, and shinobi who cannot be changed."
At the same time, the Shinobi World will usher in a true rebirth. With the remnants of the old era all dead, nothing can stop the growth of the new era.
"This is my true plan: anything that poses a threat to the future, even the slightest one, I will eliminate without hesitation."
Yuzuru looked at Tsunade, his eyes filled with dreams and anticipation for the future.
"This is a path no one has ever considered. It may be as you say, full of light and hope, but it may also lead us astray."
Tsunade reminded her.
"I know I can't stop it from turning out this way in the future, but at least while I'm alive, it won't go astray. It may not truly satisfy everyone, but at least, it will definitely not go wrong in the general direction."
Yuzuru was very confident about this. After all, he had the experience accumulated by his predecessors. Living in that wonderful era, even if he couldn't do half of what they did, he could at least guarantee that the future would not regress.
Productivity determines social systems, but the productivity of the Shinobi World has never been low. It's just that it has always been affected by the backward system of ninjas. Household technologies like refrigerators have always existed, but no one has continued to develop them further.
After Orochimaru devoted himself to the field of technology, everything changed. His experiences in the Land of Water and the Sea Capital told Yuzuru that the future he envisioned was definitely not just a dream.
Looking at Yuzuru in front of her, Tsunade suddenly understood why her counterpart from that world had taken a liking to this brat.
For me at that time, Yuzuru was simply too attractive.
Having lost loved ones and witnessed the cruelty of the Shinobi World, and having left the village, he saw the hardships of ordinary people, yet he could do nothing and could only numb himself with gambling and drinking.
She felt sympathy for ordinary people, but her identity bound her like shackles.
Granddaughter of the God of Shinobi, Konoha Sannin, and princess of the Land of Fire.
At this moment, Yuzuru, with ideas that were completely out of step with the rest of the Shinobi World, came before him, showing her new possibilities for the future and bringing her boundless tolerance and understanding...
Haha, how lucky!
Tsunade took a big gulp of sake, looked at Yuzuru across the street through the window gazing at the streets of Konoha, and was suddenly filled with jealousy for her other self.
Why does she live such a comfortable life while I have to endure so much all by myself?
They're both Tsunade, so why are their fates so different?
During her most difficult times, she numbed herself with alcohol and gambling, unwilling to face reality. But she had a boy by her side who understood her.
Tsunade looked at Yuzuru, and at that moment, her heart was filled with bitterness.
Decades have passed, and she has seen Konoha improve. She thought she could slowly forget the trauma in her heart and forget everything outside. But now, someone comes along and tells her that everything is fake, wrong, and shows her another possibility. What about all the suffering and hardship she has endured over the years?
As she drank glass after glass of wine, Tsunade could only bury all her grievances and bitterness deep inside.
She lived a long life, saw a lot, gained a lot, and lost a lot.
Seeing Tsunade remain silent and only keep drinking, Yuzuru frowned slightly.
"Drinking too much alcohol is bad for your health. Even if you have the constitution of Senju and Uzumaki, you can't handle it."