The rainy forest was filled with the smell of burning fire, and the land had been reduced to a pitch-black scorched earth by the previous bombardment.

A large amount of wood debris remained in place, the traces left by the attack of the Wood Man.

Kakashi appeared here, picking up some scraps of wood in his hand, and he could feel that these sawdust had an unusual vitality unlike ordinary trees.

Carefully put the crumbs in your hands into a transparent bag and collect them on the battlefield.

"What's the use of collecting these?"

Parker asked as he approached Kakashi's side, a little puzzled.

Kakashi glanced at Parker and said to it, "It's just evidence to cover people's ears, bring it back and give it to the three generations of Hokage, to prove that I acted against the order and didn't return in vain, so as to reduce my sense of existence in this incident." ”

When the time comes, Konoha will definitely focus his attention on these remnants of Mu Dun.

"But punishment can't be avoided, right?"

Parker said.

After all, Kakashi's operation, like Obito, was an unauthorized operation without an order from his superiors.

If there is no corresponding punishment on Konoha's side, it is a bit unreasonable.

Kakashi sighed faintly and said, "That's exactly what I want." The father abandoned the mission to rescue his companions and then committed suicide, which was the unanimous opinion of the higher-ups. What I am doing now is to make the same choice, to prove that I have been successfully transformed under the guidance of Mr. Watergate. In this way, they can use this incident to control me to a certain extent, and better hold my weapon in their hands. Then they will reassure me that in order to prepare for the future promotion in Konoha, I must put my own handle in their hands. ”

Therefore, what is the point of a small punishment?

Because, this is just an illusion that he wants to make the top management of Konoha have.

Everything is also moving towards the result he wants.

“…… You're terrible, Kakashi. ”

"If I have no shortcomings and keep my distance from anyone, that's the biggest flaw. Doing something unexpected and reasonable will lower their suspicions. The important thing is to give them the illusion that they can fully grasp me and that I am the perfect weapon in their hands. This is just the most basic course for a spy officer. ”

"In other words, are Obito and Rin also the ones you are using?"

Parker looked Kakashi straight in the eye.

Kakashi avoided Parker's gaze, and after a moment of silence, he muttered in a low voice:

"Bonds are the most ridiculous thing, everything I do is just a disguise, and naïve fools like them can only be used by me. That's the only value they have. What my father is going to take, and what I am going to take now, is not the same path. ”

With that, Kakashi turned to leave, and his thin body disappeared into the vast wind and rain.

Parker sighed softly.

Really, it's still the same as before, not very frank.

After all, if you don't really care, no matter how much you disguise it, it will reveal flaws sooner or later, and you can't go with the flow like this.

If you just want to be a small person who is transparent and does not attract the attention of the high-level, simple camouflage is naturally fine.

But if you want to get in touch with the core layer of Konoha, you must accept the so-called bonds in Konoha and give real feelings.

That's why Parker thinks Kakashi is a terrible person.

Whether it's talent as a ninja or acting kung fu as a spy.

They are 100% devoted to their feelings and energy, and can accurately grasp the difference between the two to make the best choice that meets their needs as a spy officer.

If you face each other one day, you can also hurt your companions with sincere feelings and without any malice.

Moving on all fours, Parker went up to catch up with Kakashi, and disappeared with him.

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The pain swept in, especially in the back.

It was like it was burning with flames all the time.

In the midst of such pain, Nagato awoke from his unconscious consciousness.

The surrounding light was very dark, and Samsara looked at the strange environment, and Nagato tried to think about what happened before he fell unconscious.

- Everyone in Akatsuki was killed, Yahiko was also killed, and everyone was turned into cold, speechless corpses.

And the person who started it, and his once most beloved teacher, Jiraiya, came from the same ninja village - Konoha.

After that, in order to save Xiao Nan, the entire back of his body was injured by the detonation charm, and now the burning sensation coming from behind him is because of this.

Then he channeled out the Outer Dao Golem, and devoured all the souls of the Konoha ninja who killed Xiao, and there was no one left.

Eventually, a black creature came out of the ground and appeared in front of him, and he was so injured that he couldn't hold on and passed out.

Recalling everything that had happened before he fell unconscious, Nagato gasped violently, and his body exuded a gloomy and terrifying aura, and he finally calmed down.

There was the sound of walking in the darkness, someone approaching.

Nagato raised his head, gasped in a low voice and asked:

"Is it Xiao Nan?"

No one replied.

The sound of walking in the darkness approached, and Nagato couldn't help but tense his body, revealing a look of vigilance.

The steps and sounds of this walk were not made by Xiao Nan.

Then, a slightly slumped body slowly came out of the darkness, holding a candle in his hand, his long pale hair falling from his head, and his cloudy red chakra eyes staring at Nagato.

This man is Madara.

However, he did not sit on the wooden chair that he usually made, and used the power of the sacred tree to maintain his life activities.

Although his body was withered, he stood firmly on the ground with his own strength and came to Nagato's side.

He opened his mouth and said to Nagato, "If you're calling that little blue-haired girl, she's sleeping in the inner room, and I didn't do anything to her. ”

Nagato opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a while.

When he saw the writing wheel eye that was exposed, his expression immediately tightened, and he immediately gathered Chakra, wanting to release some ninjutsu.

Writing wheel eyes is a blood inheritance limit only available to the Konoha Uchiha clan.

"I advise you not to move now, your current health is very bad, and ordinary medical ninjutsu can't cure you. Moreover, I am not your enemy, I am a wretched person who is just like you who is trying to find peace. ”

Madara wasn't loud, but it had a demagogic magic.

Nagato fell silent and asked after a while, "Who are you?" ”

"The undead of the Uchiha...... Madara Uchiha. ”

Hearing Madara's words, Nagato's eyes widened in shock.

Spot...... Madara Uchiha?

What is this person talking about?

Isn't Madara a legendary ninja who died decades ago?

And he has died at the hands of the first Hokage Senju Pillar.

"Are you kidding me?"

Nagato had an angry look on his face.

Madara held a candle with a faint candle in his hand, and said slowly: "I didn't fool you, I did lose to the Thousand Hands Pillar back then, but it was a carefully calculated plan by me, and I had to do it as a last resort in order to get stronger power." ”

"More power?"

Nagato subconsciously spoke.

"It's your reincarnation eyes."

Madara's flat tone sounded.

......Nagato, who was sitting there, was stunned, his mouth opened wide, and he closed it for a long time, and then sighed with a headache and said, "Is there any benefit in deceiving a guy like me?" Or do you think I'm really not going to kill you? ”

Nagato's reincarnation eyes released an icy murderous aura.

Madara ignored Nagato's killing intent and replied slowly, "If you are really the original owner of the Reincarnation Eye, then, why do you have all kinds of discomfort when you use the Reincarnation Eye." For example, the Outer Golem. ”

"You!"

Nagato's expression changed slightly.

Madara is telling the truth, although he has the eyes of reincarnation, these eyes are not as easy to control as he imagined.

Because every time he used the pupil technique of the reincarnation eye, he needed to consume chakra far beyond the technique itself.

But it is a bit far-fetched to prove that the eye of samsara is not his possession in this way.

It's just that if what Madara said is true, Nagato's heart immediately has doubts.

"If the eye of reincarnation is yours, why do you want to use such a precious eye on me?"

"Don't you understand when you see me like that? Compared to your youthful body, the samsaric eye puts a harder load on my body. You are the physique of the Uzumaki clan, and you can withstand the side effects of the power of the reincarnation eye to a certain extent. ”

Madara replied.

Madara's explanation was still hard to convince Nagato.

"And it's not for free, I want to achieve one thing for me, and that is the reward I give you."

"What do you want me to do?"

"Infinite monthly reading."

Madara spat out these four words with a calm face.

"Unlimited monthly reading? What is that? ”

"As I said before, I'm just like you, a wretched person who can't find peace."

Madara said this, with a rare gloomy look on his face, as if he was sighing for something.

"What does this have to do with what you said about infinite monthly reading?"

"It's the ultimate illusion that can make the whole world fall into illusion. There, you can create the world you want, according to your own ideas. It is also the only way to achieve eternal peace in the world. ”

Madara is tempting.

Nagato couldn't help but fantasize about that kind of world.

Pull everyone in the world into illusion and create the scene you want, then peace is at your fingertips.

Yahiko and Akatsuki, including the people of the Land of Rain, and even the whole world, will find happiness there and live a carefree and happy life.

Seeing that Nagato was already moved, Madara continued, "Until then, you need to collect the nine-tailed beasts scattered around the world and put these little beasts in the outer path golems before you can awaken this power that changes the history of the world. ”

"It's not an easy thing to do."

Nagato woke up from his beautiful fantasy, let out a long breath, and looked at Madara seriously.

"I know it's not easy, the power of the five great powers is not something you can compete with now. After all that has happened, you've seen the world for what it really is. Whether it's you, or me, or those out there, you're living in hopeless hell. Only an infinite monthly read can change all that. ”

Nagato clenched his fists, a chill suddenly rose in his heart, staring at Madara's writing wheel eye, and asked word by word:

"May I ask you a question?"

"What?"

"If my reincarnation eyes were yours...... So, I appeared here, and you also planned it? ”

"Do you want revenge on me? Give up, I'm already a person to die, even if you kill me now, you won't get anything, but you will lose the opportunity to continue to grow stronger. ”

Madara admits in disguise that he has manipulated the direction of the history of the Land of Rain to a certain extent.

"I'd love to see if I can kill you."

The Nagato handle lifts up and aims at Madara's body.

As long as he wants, he can kill the old man in front of him at any time.

Madara stared indifferently at Nagato's palm, his expression still calm and terrifying.

He ignored Nagato's palm that was about to launch ninjutsu, walked to the other side with the candle, put the candle on the ground, straightened up and looked at Nagato again, just staring at Nagato calmly, without any change in expression.

Nagato also looked at Madara, and at this time nervous sweat subconsciously flowed from his face.

For some reason, he felt like a frog being targeted by a snake, and if he did something to Madara now, his life would end in an instant.

The oppression of death has never been so clear.

Obviously, he gathered ninjutsu and made up his mind to release ninjutsu attack Madara, but why didn't ninjutsu come out?

It's not that Madara is controlling it, but because the difference in strength between the two sides is too big, and even his own instinct is preventing him from making a move.

Am I an idiot to do something like this? Nagato didn't dare to imagine how strong Madara's strength really was.

"There's no point in killing me. You can live until now, and protect those who know, don't you also rely on the power I give you? In a sense, you're also the lucky one. ”

"Don't talk nonsense in front of me, I won't be controlled by your will!"

Nagato retorted violently, then gasped sharply, as if he had drained all the strength in his body when he said that.

"It's a fact. Your mood is confused, calm down, I'm just an old man with no power to resist now. ”

Is there no way to resist?

Feeling the aura of death enveloping him, the other party could kill him at any time, and Nagato didn't dare to underestimate the old man in front of him who seemed to be powerless.

I also kind of believe that my reincarnation eye is really the property of Madara.

“…… What exactly do you want to do? ”

Nagato desperately tried to calm his heart.

"I said it before. I just want you to understand the cruelty and ruthlessness of this real world. The longer you live, the more you will be able to appreciate this truth. In this world, love will sooner or later be plundered away, and in the end only numbness, pain, frustration, remorse, and loneliness can be experienced...... No matter who you are, you can't escape this fate. ”

The flame of the candle flickered, reflecting Nagato's silent face.

"Over the years, you and your companions have formed Akatsuki to end the war and bring peace to the Land of Rain through peace talks. However, reality still gives you the most ruthless stab. The oppression of Shayin and the betrayal of Konoha make you understand that relying on peace talks to bring peace is not a way to go at all. The path to peace that you believed in was fundamentally wrong. ”

Nagato still didn't speak, but Madara knew he was listening.

Everything he says is irrefutable facts.

Therefore, in this ninja world, there is no such thing as a fair and just solution. The winner rules everything, and the loser rules everything. This is the true face of the bloody ninja world. ”

"So, you faked your death from the hands of the Thousand Hands Pillar decades ago, just to plan your so-called Infinite Moon Reading, and want to completely end the pain of reality?"

Nagato exhaled deeply, completely understanding Madara's thoughts.

The longer you live, the more you experience, and the more you see.

Madara must have been a loving person as well.

But the love in my heart, with the passage of time, was finally defeated by reality.

All that remains in Madara's chest is pure numbness and pain.

The only result of escaping reality is that only the illusionary world of Infinite Moon Reading can save his heart.

"That's right. I want to change this muddy way of the world, and cut off the cause and effect that must exist between the victors and the losers. Unlimited monthly reading is the best solution. I will create a peaceful world where there are no losers, everyone is a winner, and everyone can live happily. ”

Madara's voice was not loud, but his words were full of firmness, and a powerful deterrent naturally formed in his body, which made people have to believe his words.

So, Madara sent an invitation to Nagato, and his tone was full of sincere feelings.

"Nagato, I want you to assist me and act in my honor. My body is dying, and you are the only one who can inherit my will and become the savior of this ninja world. ”

Nagato was speechless for a moment, then spoke, following his heart, not according to Madara's will:

"You say it well, but I refuse."

Nagato's answer did not make Madara angry, but looked at Nagato with interest.

"Can you tell me why you refused?"

He thought that Nagato would act according to his own will because of the despair of reality, but he didn't expect him to have other ideas.

Although the time is short, he still has time to make small talk for a while.

"Yahiko and they are dead, and even if they are resurrected in the illusion world, it will not change the fact that they are dead. What you mean by the infinite moon reading world is a denial of their existence. I no longer agree with what I did in the past, but that doesn't mean I'm going to blaspheme their will. ”

Nagato's face finally regained a little calm.

It is true that the infinite moon reading world that Madara spoke of is indeed a wonderful world that people yearn for.

Anything can be changed according to your own ideas.

However, no matter how beautiful it is, it is just a dream.

He had awakened from his dream.

At the moment when Hanzo died.

The moment he saw Yahiko, the moment he saw Akatsuki's fall.

After he understood that he was in hell and that tearing apart the hypocrisy that mutual understanding between people would bring peace......

I've already woken up from my dream.

He didn't want to dream anymore, no matter how sweet the dream, what a happy dream, what a beautiful dream, it was not what he wanted now.

What he wants is to change this living hell of reality. Instead of Yahiko, instead of Hanzo, and instead of the Land of Rain, we will use our own methods to forge a new path of peace that can be used sustainably.

Instead of relying on the dream world of infinite moon reading, to accomplish all this.

Otherwise, it would be a complete denial of one's own past, of the reality of humanity and history.

Even his own behavior itself is meaningless and extremely ridiculous.

This is Nagato's determination.

Madara also felt Nagato's unwavering determination.

There is no doubt that Nagato rejected his will.

Their wills are incompatible, and they cannot be combined.

"In other words, even if this ninja world leaves you bruised all over your body, do you still have to drag your scarred body and persist in walking, do you have extravagant hopes for the boring reality?"

There was no joy or sorrow on Madara's face.

"Yes. If you don't, then it's worthless. ”

"If you continue to do this, it will be accompanied by more pain later."

"If suffering is an inevitable part of my life, then it is meaningful. Madara, you'd better not underestimate humans! ”

Nagato's words of determination made Madara sigh.

"Do you really think so?"

Madara glanced deeply at Nagato, as if trying to see through Nagato's true thoughts.

“…… That's right, that's what I thought. ”

Nagato's eyes didn't dodge.

"The likelihood of failure is too great."

"Even if I fail one day, that's fine. Don't try to control me with your will. Escapist guys, don't be demagogic here. ”

It is only when human beings experience pain that they truly grow.

And no matter how painful it is, you still have to hold your chest up, grit your teeth, and endure the grief and carry the weight forward.

Think of tribulation as a tool to sharpen your minions, make yourself stronger, and ultimately not be defeated by any presence in reality.

That's Nagato's choice.

It is also the will of Akatsuki.

Madara laughed.

Then laughed.

Laughing, shoulders swaying.

"Hahahaha! Hahahaha! ”

Even though the wrinkled old face was wrinkled and became very ugly because of the wild laughter, it still couldn't stop laughing.

The laughter continued for a long time before it slowly stopped.

"What are you laughing at?"

Nagato wondered if there was something wrong with Madara's brain.

"No, no, no, you're so much of a surprise to me, Nagato. I didn't expect you to be such an interesting existence. I really want to see what it will be like for you to fail then, and that must be the moment that will please me. ”

"If you want to kill me, you'd better do it now, or I'll kill you. You certainly don't see me failing. ”

Nagato looked nervously at Madara.

Madara's mind was too dangerous, so dangerous that he couldn't contain his thoughts of killing him.

Allowing this kind of guy to exist is a disaster for himself and the ninja world.

"Why do you think I'm going to kill you? Just because you rejected me, do I have to kill you? There is no necessary causal connection between the two. ”

Madara smiled and looked at Nagato.

Madara's words made Nagato frown and look at him incomprehensibly.

"I'm telling the truth, Nagato. Before you came, I didn't expect you to veto my will. Because in my opinion, if you have experienced a lot of pain in reality, infinite monthly reading is the most suitable way for you. But since you have other ideas, think of it as a whim, I want to see where you can go in the end. ”

Madara said with a smile.

"What?"

"As you just said, the pain of reality also has meaning. From now on, the eye of reincarnation is truly yours. ”

"My stuff?"

Nagato covered his eyes and muttered to himself.

"That's right. I will not interfere with your actions until you fail. But...... If you fail, I will use my own way to cut off the cause and effect in the world. ”

The smile on Madara's face disappeared completely, and he stared at Nagato's reincarnation eyes, his eyeballs sunken into his sockets, and his chapped lips opened to say meaningful words.

Then, he turned his head and looked at the ground.

"Black Absolute."

The black figure came out of the ground, with a respectful attitude and a hoarse and low voice:

"Madara-sama."

"This is equivalent to half of my body, from today onwards, he will always follow you, and you can control it as you like. Time is running out, and the rest of the doubts will be explained to you. ”

Madara pointed at the black Jedi and said to Nagato.

With that, Madara turned and walked into the darkness.

"Where are you going?"

"Deal with the three little mice that came here."

Madara's calm words rang out, and his body completely melted into the darkness and vanished.

After Madara left, Kuro Jue looked at Nagato and said respectfully, "Nagato-sama, from now on, I will exist as your subordinate. Moreover, I will not betray you until you fail, and this power of mine will be used by you. ”

"Can I understand that if I fail, you're going to make a move?"

"It's Madara-sama's will. Please come with me, and I will help you transplant the cells between the first Hokage Thousand Hands Pillar, so that your strength can grow even further. I'll tell you all about the reincarnation eye and the tailed beast. No matter what you do next, strength is an indispensable thing. Only the will of the strong can shine on the whole world. ”

The candle flame was extinguished, and the darkness swallowed up Nagato and the black figure.