I, The New Hokage of Konoha - Chapter 266
At this moment, just as the system of one country and one village was created between the pillars during the time of so-called unity, after a brief period of stability, the Ninjas World will still be plagued by endless war, just like it is now, as long as human desires persist, peace cannot exist forever.
At this moment, Yuki and Konoha Village were making conclusions about everything they had done.
Yuki, upon hearing this, did not get angry.
After all, for an old-timer like him, whose thinking was stuck in the Warring States period and had no idea what this new thing called science was, let alone how it would bring about a tremendous change in the Ninjas World after its grand development, he never expected that the peace Yuki would bring to Konoha Village after unification would last a very long time.
Just a slight increase in crop yield with the help of scientific technology was enough to eliminate over ninety percent of the turmoil in the entire Ninjas World. As for the remaining issues, in the situation of centralized power, even if there were disruptions, their frequency and the turmoil caused would be far less than what they had at present.
Yuki did not expect everlasting peace.
But achieving three to four hundred years of peace was much better than the current situation of battles every three years and major wars every ten years, a never-ending cycle.
Without dwelling too much on this issue, Yuki chuckled and said, “So, Madara, you chose the so-called Moon’s Eye Plan?”
“Oh?”
Madara was somewhat surprised that Yuki knew about the Moon’s Eye Plan. However, considering that the Uchiha clan in Konoha Village had Sharingan users and had even seen the stone monument left by the Sage of the Six Paths in the underground chamber of the Southern Shrine, it was quite normal.
He didn’t mind and even invited, “Indeed. Since you, Yuki Senju, have seen the allegory left by the Sage of the Six Paths, do you have any interest in creating a new world of peace without war with me?”
“No interest,” Yuki refused without hesitation. “Releasing the Infinite Tsukuyomi to trap everyone in the Ninjas World in an illusion to eliminate war and achieve so-called ‘peace’? Madara, don’t you think that’s too false?”
Madara countered, “What is false? Even within the Infinite Tsukuyomi, everything you see, hear, eat, smell, and all other sensations are not different from reality. And in this world, there is no war, no despair, no tears. Everything you hope for can come true, and you will be happy. This is the greatest blessing for everyone in the Ninjas World who has suffered from war.”
Yuki shook his head, “As good as a dream may be, it is still a dream. Illusions, no matter how realistic they may be, are still not reality. Madara, you are too extreme! Not everyone is willing to hide in a false dream when facing hardships. Every life will eventually find its way out. And obstacles, pain, despair, and so on are essential challenges for humanity to advance to higher levels.”
“This world does not need a savior who sweeps everything away. Especially when this so-called ‘savior’ imposes their will on everyone without consent.”
Yuki’s stance was firm.
Upon hearing this, Madara did not pay much attention and even sneered at his remarks. This was normal. In the Ninjas World, whether in the past or the present, whether it was powerful Ninjas or ordinary civilians, they were used to fighting and killing. Yet, their yearning for peace and contemplation on achieving it had not diminished; in fact, it had intensified.
Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Madara, Nagato, Jiraiya, and others all had their own thoughts and plans for achieving peace. Some failed, some gave up, and some continued to persevere. Madara was one of the latter.
After witnessing the stone monument of the Sage of the Six Paths inside the Southern Shrine and learning the “truth” of achieving peace, everything he had done was pursuing this goal. His actions, such as defecting from Konoha Village, ending the battle in the Valley of the End, faking his own death, obtaining the Mangekyou Sharingan, plotting against Nagato, and orchestrating the transformation of Tobi, were all for one purpose.
To fulfill the Moon’s Eye Plan and achieve the dream he had pursued since childhood: peace!
Such a plan, pursued with such determination, could not be shaken by a few counterarguments from Yuki, just like now. Yuki even asked with a meaningful look, “Aren’t you afraid, Madara, that the stone monument of the Sage of the Six Paths is fake and the Moon’s Eye Plan is a lie? That everything you’ve done will not only fail to fulfill your own wishes but will also be a shroud for others?”
And Madara’s response remained unchanged, “In this world, no one can deceive me! Senju Yuki, you don’t need to waste your time trying to shake my determination. Instead, you should pay more attention to your subordinates. They are not doing well right now.”
Seeing this, Yuki could only shake his head. For someone like Madara, who was deeply rooted in his beliefs and self-determination, the former could not be convinced, even if he were the latter’s enemy. Even if he were the closest person to the latter, revealing the truth would not make a difference.
The more powerful individuals were, the more stubborn they were in their beliefs, as they had the utmost faith in themselves. This applies to people from any world.
Yuki had no interest in wasting more words on this matter and returned to the still-intense battlefield. Alongside Madara’s words, he calmly said, “My subordinates are not doing well? It’s too early to conclude now, Madara. You should refrain from slapping your own face. Even without me, the Konoha Village Ninjas, who inherit the new Will of Fire and share a common ideal, will achieve our collective goals through the power of unity.”
“Will of Fire? Are you still naive about Hashirama’s thoughts at this point?” Just as he looked down upon the meaning of Hidden Rock Village’s Emperor, Madara, who believed in the supremacy of power, sneered after hearing Yuki’s words.
“It’s the new Will of Fire! Based on the original Will of Fire, I’ve added some new thoughts from me and some like-minded individuals. You’ve been in the coffin for too long and aren’t aware of how quickly the times have changed. You can go take a look.”
Yuki smiled slightly and suggested. He knew that Madara had been preparing to deal with Konoha Village for this time since his revival with the Rinnegan, so he hadn’t had the time to buy and read any ideological books. It was quite normal for him not to be aware of the differences between the Will of Fire and the new Hokage.
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However, despite Yuki’s suggestion, Madara unthinkingly refused, “You Konoha clans are really cut from the same cloth. Clearly, you possess great power, yet you insist on pursuing so-called love and believing that love is the key to achieving peace. For this, Hashirama established his Will of Fire. You, who are supposed to be different, seem to be playing by the same rules.”
“If this thing is really useful, then why are you resorting to violence to achieve peace now? The Will of Fire is laughable.”
Such words, was this not the representative of the old-school Uchiha, who was a reincarnation of Indra? Indeed, it was laughable!
At this moment, Yuki looked at Madara and thought the same thing. Although he didn’t fully agree with some of Hashirama’s practices, one thing was clear. Compared to the prevalent power-centric attitude of the Warring States period, Hashirama’s establishment of the Will of Fire and his use of ideology to influence the world was a significant step forward for the Ninjas World.
It deserved respect.
Because, in the Ninjas World, standing on the shoulders of giants, Yuki could see further. That’s why he slowed down and first established Konoha Village’s ideology and promoted it, making it deeply ingrained in people’s hearts. After that, he would truly accelerate the process.
To use an inappropriate example, even if he were gone, the ideals he left behind would be pursued by countless people, advancing step by step.
Even after several years, a powerful individual from outside of Konoha Village might appear to achieve unification.
However, these principles, even if Yuki explained them carefully to Madara, would probably be like playing a lute to a cow. In the end, he was just an old relic abandoned by the times.
Yuki shook his head and lost interest, saying, “Useful or not? Madara, you will see for yourself in the future.”
Madara, who didn’t care much, casually replied, “Is that so? Then I’ll look forward to it.”
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