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Chitoro knew that Sōsuke in front of him was an existence he absolutely couldn't resist, so he tightly closed his eyes, waiting for the final judgment.
However, he didn't feel the pain of a blade cutting through his flesh.
"Are you just planning to die like this?"
A magnetic and tempting voice slowly reached his ears.
Upon hearing this voice, he suddenly opened his eyes, astonished.
"You... You're not planning to kill me!?"
With a slight smile, Sōsuke whispered softly, "Why would I want to kill you?"
"I appreciate you, Chitoro. Some of your ideas are quite admirable to me."
Chitoro didn't show a happy expression, instead, his expression tightened, and he spoke in a deep voice.
"What do you mean by what you're saying... I've already said it before, no matter what you do, I won't betray my village!"
Hearing his words, a hint of a smile flashed in Sōsuke's eyes as he gently said, "Don't be so tense, Chitoro. Rest assured, I have no intention of persuading you to betray the village."
"On the contrary, I would really like to see you become an outstanding ninja of the Hidden Sand Village."
Chitoro was slightly stunned and even more confused by Sōsuke's words.
His eyes, about the size of small bronze bells, widened a bit, and he said heavily, "Why...!? You're a Leaf ninja, how could you say such things to me!?"
Hearing his words, Sōsuke turned slowly to the sky, the smiling expression on his face slightly restrained, and he spoke in a low voice.
"You mentioned before... that you wanted to become a hero of the Hidden Sand Village..."
Chitoro paused, not understanding why Sōsuke brought this up.
Ignoring his thoughts, Sōsuke continued slowly, "As a ninja, you should also understand that wars have been happening on this land we tread since ancient times."
"The unrestrained indulgence in battles, killings, desires, and the conflicting beliefs have caused continuous disputes on this land."
"The unjust class system, the melancholy displacement of refugees, and the countless innocent lives suffering or dying because of war... are too many."
Sōsuke's eyes stared at the gloomy sky as if his pupils were reflecting that darkness. He spoke in a deep voice.
"I... want to end all of this."
As soon as he finished speaking.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a dazzling thunderbolt flashed across the gloomy sky!
The intense lightning illuminated Chitoro's face, which was full of disbelief.
He looked at Sōsuke, his voice somewhat stammering.
"What... What's the meaning of what you're saying... Individual strength is too insignificant... It's meaningless no matter how much you say..."
Hearing his words, Sōsuke just smiled slightly, turned to look at him, and spoke softly.
"Meaningless?"
He turned around slightly, looking in the direction of the Rain Village, and said in a low voice.
"I don't think so. To establish a new world, everything existing must be turned into ruins."
"As you said, as long as there is sufficient power, these things will easily crumble, and a new world will naturally be established."
Sōsuke glanced slightly at Chitoro, his lips curving slightly.
"Aren't you also agreeing that as long as you can get enough power, even forbidden techniques are worth it?"
Hearing Sōsuke's words, Chitoro was slightly stunned, but he didn't know how to refute. He could only stammer, "But... But... Your words are too extreme... Building a new world... How is that possible..."
Before he could finish speaking, Sōsuke interrupted him.
"Impossible?"
Sōsuke's lips carried a faint playful smile, mocking him.
"Nothing is impossible. The power I control is the basis for denying the impossibility you speak of."
"Do you, loudly proclaiming to dedicate everything for the Hidden Sand Village, think that's your interpretation of a hero...?"
"For this cruel and ugly world, you have no contribution whatsoever, like all those who have sunk into history, ultimately drowned in war."
"Chitoro... Is this your understanding of a hero?"
Sōsuke spoke with a slightly mocking and tempting tone, each word deeply stimulating Chitoro's strong sense of honor.
His rugged face reddened slightly, and he breathed heavily, suddenly muttering.
"No! It's not like that!"
However, Sōsuke just smiled and glanced at him, continuing.
"Not like that? It is like that. Your narrow-minded perspective will forever prevent you from seeing the dawn ahead."
"The hero in your words is nothing more than a joke!"
Hearing Sōsuke's words, Chitoro's eyes turned red, feeling extremely restless inside. Two voices were arguing in his mind!
A muffled voice was saying, "Don't believe him! He's an enemy of the Hidden Sand Village. As a Sand ninja, you must strive for the honor of the village! Act for the hero in war!"
The tempting voice, on the other hand, was saying, "Sand and Leaf's war is just the ugly essence of this world! Have you forgotten how you were mocked?"
"Chitoro, will you continue to die in the next round of war for your child, Yuno?"
"No! The war should end!"
Suddenly, Chitoro hugged his head with both hands, bent over, breathing heavily, and shouted loudly.
"Splash..."
The pouring rain continued unabated, and in the rain, Sōsuke, observing Chitoro's reaction, raised a faint smile.
"It seems like you've come to some realizations."
Sōsuke gently appraised Chitoro and spoke softly.
Chitoro breathed heavily, raised his head, and with slightly reddened eyes, looked at Sōsuke, saying in a muffled voice.
"The things you said earlier... about building a new world... they couldn't have been just empty words, right?"
Hearing his words, Sōsuke's eyes flashed with a smile, and he whispered softly.
"Of course not. I've already begun this plan, but it requires like-minded individuals, so I'm considering inviting you to participate in this plan."
In response, Chitoro lowered his head slightly and said in a deep voice.
"I don't have any outstanding qualities... I've been a failure my whole life... Why would you come to me?"
Hearing his words, Sōsuke's eyes shimmered with light, and he murmured softly.
"A failure? I see the fervor for honor in your heart, as well as your pursuit of strength."
"I can grant you power, and you can easily achieve honor."
"What I need is the success of this plan."
Hearing Sōsuke's words, Chitoro's face froze for a moment. He involuntarily raised his head, wanting to say something, but before he could, Sōsuke, with a slight smile, spoke softly.
"Aren't you the one who wants to become a hero, Chitoro?"
In response, Chitoro's expression slightly reddened, and he muttered in a muffled voice.
"I understand now... the hero in my words... is really too laughable..."
Hearing his words, Sōsuke's eyes flickered slightly, and he spoke softly.
"I'm not talking about that kind of hero. I mean becoming one of the creators of a new world, etching your name in that perfect world and era forever."
As soon as Sōsuke finished speaking.
Boom!
Suddenly, a dazzling lightning bolt appeared in the gloomy sky!
Chitoro looked at Sōsuke, his face full of disbelief.
His eyes, about the size of small bronze bells, widened, and he looked dumbfounded. In his mind, endless fantasies of the scene Sōsuke described appeared!
Creating... a new... world...!!
Hero... that is the real hero...!!
Seeing his expression, Sōsuke's lips curved slightly, and he spoke softly.
"Come along. The arrival of that day is not too far away..."
With that, Sōsuke slowly walked forward.
Chitoro, however, was momentarily stunned. Then his face erupted in infinite joy!
I... Could I also become one of them!
In any case... Yuno, wait a little longer... I will definitely become a true hero...
Thinking of this, he slowly concealed the joyful expression on his face and quickly followed Sōsuke.
A burly adult and a tall young man slowly disappeared into the curtain of rain.