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Within the borders of the Land of Rain,
The continuous drizzle in the sky gradually ceased.
Due to the war that had lasted for several years, the citizens of the Land of Rain were living in extremely poor conditions, almost on the brink of depletion.
Even the supplies from the Leaf Village were not always sufficient. Despite the Fire Country's considerable strength, it couldn't sustain such a prolonged conflict.
So, following a strategy of depleting the enemy's manpower, both the Sand and Leaf Shinobi attempted to plunder various resources within the Land of Rain, including food.
In an abandoned village,
Several Leaf Shinobi were searching every corner, hoping to find any remaining food.
When they came across a particular house, there was a faint noise coming from inside.
The Leaf Shinobi instantly became alert, their eyes scanning the house.
Inside the house,
A skinny middle-aged man and a woman were anxiously looking around. Their faces turned pale upon hearing the commotion from outside.
"Nagato, listen to me, hide in the back!"
The thin middle-aged man nervously instructed a red-haired boy with a somewhat slender build.
The woman covered her face, her eyes welling up with tears.
Nagato, seeing his parents' panic, also wore a frightened expression on his pale face.
With a loud bang,
The door was pushed open!
Upon seeing the Shinobi outside, the middle-aged man instantly became frightened, stepping forward to shield Nagato and the woman.
"Swish!"
A shuriken came whizzing through the air!
In the Land of Rain,
The sharp shuriken pierced through his heart, instantly taking his life.
"Child... his father!"
Upon witnessing this scene, the woman burst into tears in an instant.
She hurriedly ran towards the fallen middle-aged man.
But the moment she made any sudden movements,
"Swish!"
Another shuriken struck her chest.
"Plop!"
Helplessly, the woman fell to the ground, blood gushing from her chest.
Tears still welled up in her eyes, and blood trickled from the corners of her mouth.
She struggled in pain on the ground, slowly turning her gaze towards Nagato, who was staring blankly, her eyes filled with pain and affection.
"Nagato... run... run quickly..."
Although her mouth was filled with flowing blood, she mustered her last strength to utter these unclear words.
Seeing both his parents dying in front of him,
Witnessing his mother's agonizing expression in her final moments,
And hearing her concerns in her last breath,
Nagato was left stunned...
Beside the corpses,
"Was this to protect the child..."
One of the Leaf Shinobi expressed surprise.
"Alas... they weren't Rain Shinobi... just a group of unfortunate people..."
Another Shinobi sighed.
"I acted too hastily... I saw their movements... feared an ambush... alas..."
The Shinobi who had thrown the shuriken also felt remorse.
While the Leaf Shinobi conversed,
At this moment, the child standing before them was brewing with intense anger.
This world...
Without his parents...
Only these executioners...
This world...
Should be destroyed!!!!
Boom!
Nagato suddenly raised his head!
Under his long red bangs, his eyes underwent a transformation in an instant!
"You all can die for me!"
Nagato's eyes were filled with hatred as he shouted angrily.
With his childish roar,
Several of the Leaf Shinobi suddenly had their eyes dim, collapsing to the ground, their life force slowly fading away!
And, seemingly exhausted from releasing some unknown power, Nagato also fell to the ground.
In an unnoticed corner nearby,
A white figure quietly observed it all.
...
Inside the Fire Country,
In a secluded valley, within a dark cave.
A frail, seemingly elderly man with white hair sat quietly here.
"Whoosh... whoosh..."
As a strange sound emerged, a white figure slowly materialized on a large dried tree branch behind him.
"Ah, as you wished, that child has awakened."
Upon hearing the white figure's words, the old man slowly opened his eyes, and those eyes seemed to be brewing with intense darkness.
"Is... that so... Everything... is going according to plan..."
The old man, with a hoarse voice, said strangely, as if he hadn't spoken in a long time.
"Is there any recent change in the outside world... Zetsu?"
The old man asked slowly.
Hearing his question, the white Zetsu responded strangely, "You still care about that? I thought you've been staying in this cave, unconcerned with the world."
Without blaming him for his disrespect, the emaciated old man, his voice hoarse, said, "Disdain!? They are just a group of fools who can't see through reality, trapped in shackles! This world is too realistic; if you seek peace for your own sake, you will inevitably invite war, and protecting love will inevitably breed hatred! The cycle of cause and effect cannot be severed! These people... are doing meaningless things; when this war ends, a new era will begin, and a new war will start! Meaningless! However, I have found a permanent solution to end wars and usher in a true era of peace!"
After passionately delivering these words, the old man seemed somewhat fatigued, gasping for air.
He shook his head slightly, closed his eyes, and hoarsely continued, "Let it be... for now, let this world be tossed around by them... When I return, everything will be a fresh start, and I will truly bring an era of peace to the world!"
Hearing his words, Zetsu nodded, then gently said, "Do you still remember the immense chakra you sensed at the border between the Fire and Earth Countries?"
Upon hearing this, the old man slowly opened his eyes, saying in a hoarse voice, "Have you found the one responsible?"
Zetsu nodded, whispering, "It's a young ninja from Konoha, by the name of Sōsuke. He's quite formidable; even my clone was unable to handle him, completely helpless."
Upon hearing the name Sōsuke, the old man pondered for a moment before speaking, "Observe him further, see what kind of person he truly is. His strength is good, and at this time, I might need more help with certain matters."
"Also, ensure that Nagato is under constant surveillance."
"Very well, I'll leave it to you."
Hearing the old man's words, Zetsu also gradually merged into the earth.
The old man watched this scene, slowly closing his eyes.
The peace you can create, Pillar...
Is shattered...
Next, let's see what my methods will bring...
No one answered his words.
Inside the cave,
Darkness once again enveloped everything...