Naruto: I Can Take People Through the Ninja World in the Future

Gradually, most of Konoha's defeated remnants regrouped.

Those still trying to flee were nearly all killed under Itachi's Susano'o arrows.

Itachi's slaughter angered some Konoha ninjas, but more were furious yet dared not speak.

With so many Konoha ninjas present, combined, they likely couldn't breach Itachi's armored Susano'o, especially with many Akatsuki members standing guard nearby.

They had no hope of turning the tide.

"Bastard! This is your so-called spy? Look how many he's killed!"

Tsunade glared at Edo Itachi, her eyes red with hatred.

She roughly grabbed Edo Jiraiya beside her, wanting to strangle this 'traitor' to death, venting all her rage on him…

"I'll persuade him, I'll persuade him!"

"He's almost done killing everyone—what's the point?"

"…"

"This is your 'surrender and you won't be killed'? That bastard Nagato, is he planning to use this chance to wipe us all out?!"

"No way…"

Jiraiya shook his head repeatedly, but he couldn't convince the enraged Tsunade at all.

A figure approached, whispering a suggestion:

"Hokage-sama, I still have one ultimate move. I'm sure I can defeat Uchiha Itachi!"

Might Guy rarely lowered his voice. In today's war filled with monsters, his spirit had been crushed multiple times.

With the enemy strong and his side weak, he didn't dare be too arrogant.

Unless the Hokage decided to fight to the death, Guy would unhesitatingly open the Gate of Death, burning brightly for Konoha one last time!

"Guy, you mean the final gate of Hachimon Tonkō?" Kakashi was shocked, instantly guessing the truth.

"Yes!"

"No way, opening the Gate of Death means you'll die!" Kakashi knew much about Hachimon Tonkō, having trained in it himself.

Though lacking talent and time to practice, he knew opening the Gate of Death almost certainly meant death.

"I know, but we can only bet on this one chance! Hokage-sama?"

"Guy, are you sure your move can defeat Nagato?"

"…"

Guy glanced at Nagato floating in the distance, hesitating.

He'd never opened the Gate of Death before, only knowing it would make him immensely strong, likely able to kill Edo Itachi instantly.

But whether he could kill Nagato, the Juubi Jinchuriki, he wasn't sure…

"Sigh. Forget it then…"

"No need to seek death anymore…"

Tsunade sighed wearily, extinguishing her last hope of taking a chance.

No choice.

Even if Guy could kill Nagato instantly, then what? Could he kill all the other Akatsuki members?

Not to mention the two other Madaras and that mysterious Sennin…

If Guy could truly break through all enemies, his statue on the Hokage Rock would probably need to be placed at the front.

"Hokage-sama, what now?"

"Once everyone's gathered, we'll follow their orders to surrender. If they still insist on slaughtering us, we'll fight to the death!"

"Understood!"

Guy nodded heavily, ready to unleash the Gate of Death at any moment, burning brightly one last time!

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Half an hour later.

Under Edo Itachi and Edo Jiraiya's guidance, Tsunade led fewer than a thousand remaining Konoha ninjas, honestly returning to the battlefield's center.

Back to the ruins of the completely vanished Konoha Village.

"Naruto!"

Jiraiya saw the unconscious Naruto beside Nagato, supported by a floating disk made of Truth-Seeking Orbs, his heart sinking with worry.

"He's not dead. Jiraiya-sensei, don't worry."

"Phew—thank goodness!"

"You're all gathered, right? I thought more would flee, more would die. Seems someone made quite a contribution!"

Nagato scanned the Konoha ninjas below, his gaze stopping on Itachi.

He clearly saw Itachi's earlier god-of-death-like full-power outburst.

It proved Itachi's stance and choice.

But Nagato also knew Itachi killed so swiftly and terrifyingly to intimidate.

If he couldn't scare off the fleeing Konoha ninjas, more would've died in the end…

Cruelty and ferocity were Itachi's way of protecting Konoha, though no one would thank him.

"Nagato, what exactly do you still want? Face me alone!"

The fiery Tsunade couldn't stand Nagato's dawdling, only wanting to settle life or death quickly.

At worst, she'd die here! She wasn't afraid.

Her only hope was that after killing her, Nagato wouldn't slaughter the other Konoha ninjas.

This was why she provoked him.

"Fifth Hokage Tsunade, still as foolish as ever!"

"I thought this double pain would teach you something, but you've learned nothing."

"You really think it's hard for me to kill you all now?"

Nagato frowned with disgust.

Honestly, he increasingly understood why Madara hated foolishness.

Communicating with fools was exhausting, and Tsunade wasn't just foolish but stubbornly so.

"You—!"

Tsunade's eyes widened, nearly exploding again.

Jiraiya beside her quickly restrained her, covering her mouth.

If she said a few more words, Konoha's final tragedy might repeat; this time, no Konoha ninja would survive…

"Don't be stubborn!"

"Nagato doesn't want to kill us…"

"Surrender! At least don't let Hashirama-sama's legacy end with you!"

Jiraiya's close persuasion touched Tsunade's weak spot, finally calming her.

Right!

Her death didn't matter. If she dragged all Konoha ninjas to perish with her, her soul returning to the Pure Land might not dare face her grandfather.

"I understand."

"I, I'm willing to surrender!"

Tsunade answered haltingly, feeling as if all her strength drained after speaking.

Before all Konoha ninjas, she represented not just herself but Konoha's entire will, surrendering and submitting to Nagato and Akatsuki…

Seeing this, Nagato felt like he was dreaming.

The great mountain of Konoha, pressing on Amegakure and his heart for decades, finally collapsed! Shattered!

Completely gone, like vanishing smoke.

Of course, Nagato's shock lasted only a moment before he regained focus.

Destroying Konoha alone was nothing—his true goal wasn't yet achieved!

"Surrender?"

"Fifth Hokage, you finally made the right choice this time."

"This is also the last time I'll call you Hokage."

"Good. From today, Konoha Village is officially declared destroyed! The Hokage title is fully abolished, never to be used again!"

"All remaining former Konoha ninjas here are reorganized and merged into the First Affiliated Force of Amegakure Country, temporarily led by Jiraiya."

"Any objections?"

Nagato floated in the air, coldly commanding.

His immense chakra pressure surged, sweeping the area, making some Konoha ninjas nearly suffocate.

"Understood!"

Jiraiya immediately accepted the order, his heart relieved.

He didn't care about being a commander; as long as he could protect Tsunade and the remaining Konoha ninjas, he'd do anything!

"Leader, what's next?"

Edo Sasori and others approached. Seeing their leader ascend to Six Paths level, their loyalty surged.

Even the usually rebellious Deidara became more honest and obedient.

"Next? Unify the entire world, of course!"

"Target: Fire Country Daimyo's residence!"

"Kakuzu, you're the vanguard. You know what to do, right?"

Edo Kakuzu grinned widely.

All tonight's discomfort vanished; his long-still heart pounded with excitement.

'Fire Country's fat treasury, here I come!'

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"Jiraiya-sensei, Sunagakure Village is up to you. No problem, right?"

Nagato turned, ordering all Konoha people.

Though Konoha Village was destroyed, tonight's Konoha casualties weren't too heavy; the core forces remained mostly intact.

With Edo Jiraiya leading, seizing the weakened Sunagakure Village should be fine.

"Nagato, you, you really want to unify the entire world?" Jiraiya looked at Nagato, asking anxiously. He didn't want to be the sharp blade piercing Sunagakure.

This path was destined to be a sea of corpses and blood; the people Nagato would kill might far exceed his imagination!

"Can't I?"

"Should we plan something? Like negotiations or such, to reduce casualties…"

Jiraiya, knowing he couldn't stop Nagato, could only suggest indirectly.

"Sensei, you're still so naive!"

"If it's not thoroughly cleaned this time, they won't thank you; they'll just hide, waiting for a chance to cause trouble again."

"The casualties and chaos then will only be greater."

"Besides, you don't want to kill, but what about them?"

Nagato pointed at the Konoha people behind Jiraiya, with clear intent.

"No way! No one wants slaughter…"

Jiraiya hurriedly explained.

"Really? But Konoha Village is gone. Do you still hope other villages can comfortably exist?"

Influenced by Lux, Nagato learned a bit of his essence, bluntly instigating and retorting.

"…"

As expected, everyone fell silent.

Once said, most Konoha ninjas' faces quickly turned complex.

Jiraiya noticed, urgently calling:

"Speak up! Don't just stand there! Tsunade, say something!"

"…"

Tsunade was speechless; all Konoha ninjas were speechless.

No choice.

This struck the sore spot in their hearts.

With their village destroyed, they all hoped to drag everyone down! They didn't want to fall into the abyss alone while other villages stood at the edge!

If these Konoha ninjas were sent to attack other villages, they might be crazier than Akatsuki! More eager!

"Sensei, wake up!"

"This is reality, human nature; no one can easily understand or forgive each other…"

"Besides, if you act yourself, wouldn't casualties be fewer?"

Nagato fully controlled the rhythm, publicly dismantling Jiraiya's naivety bit by bit.

"I, I understand…"

Edo Jiraiya reluctantly agreed; he had no choice.

He couldn't oppose all the Konoha people behind him.

Seeing this, Nagato showed a rare faint smile.

Everything seemed orderly and smooth.

This was normal; with Konoha, the toughest bone, dealt with, nothing would be difficult anymore.

Let's be a bit arrogant.

[Within one month, fully complete the ninja world's unification!]