"My goal is only one: to bring peace to the entire ninja world!"
Lux gave a clear answer.
After all, once the ninja world is unified, peace needs to be maintained for at least twenty years.
Isn't peace what we're pursuing? Clearly, there's nothing wrong with this.
"This… So you want to unify the entire ninja world?"
"Yes! Or do you have any better ideas?"
"…"
Hagoromo fell silent. If he had a better idea, the entire ninja world wouldn't have been in chaos for thousands of years.
To be honest, the Ninja Sect and the ninja system he established allowed humans to gain greater power but also made the intensity and duration of wars far exceed normal levels.
If not, perhaps the entire ninja world would have been unified long ago.
In this regard, Hagoromo also knew he didn't have much of a say.
However, he couldn't help but ask one more question:
"Forced unification might not be a good thing. Is there a reason why you're doing this?"
"I grew up witnessing wars in the ninja world, and I've long been fed up with them. Unification might not be the best choice, but it's clearly a relatively good one. At least it can bring peace for a certain period."
"I want to see how the new ninjas live peacefully, see them sweat in competitions, see them test their skills in games, see them sing and dance in videos… Ahem!"
Lux almost let slip a secret.
However, compared to watching ninja battles, it would be fun if we could actually see Naruto, Sasuke, and their amazing moves in short videos in the future!
Of course, Lux, who grew up witnessing battles in the ninja world, might understand it a bit differently from Hagoromo.
One crossed dimensions, while the other mistakenly thought it was personal experience.
Facing Lux's answer, Hagoromo remained silent.
As an experienced man, he naturally could tell that what Lux said was most likely true. Although there was a possibility of lying, the chance was very small.
Because up until now, Lux hadn't done anything that could harm the ninja world.
On the contrary, he subdued an Otsutsuki who was strong enough to destroy the entire ninja world.
What about the hope for peace?
What he could say was that everyone had their own aspirations.
Although Hagoromo also cared about humanity and was very optimistic about ninjas, he was more of a free-spirited person who hoped that humans and ninjas would create their own history and open their own future.
Unless there was a danger strong enough to destroy the entire ninja world, he wouldn't interfere too much even if there were some ninja wars.
It's hard to say who's right or wrong, it's just that the choices are different.
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"So this Minato is the executor you chose."
"Yes."
"However, even if the entire ninja world is unified by force, the hearts of the people might not fully submit. Excessive intervention isn't a good thing for humanity."
"I don't care."
"…"
Lux's answer made Hagoromo choke again. What Lux wanted was only to achieve unification, and he didn't care about the support of the people.
Moreover, after reunification, as long as there are two days off a week and wages are paid, there won't be any disorderly people in this world.
Even if there are, they'll soon be dealt with by other law-abiding citizens!
"What if I don't agree with your wish?"
"No problem."
Lux wasn't afraid of opposition. Even if Hagoromo really wanted to oppose him, it would only add a little difficulty to the task.
No one can stop his determination to complete the mission; if there are, then he'll kill them all!
Then Lux took out the Golden Kanamori.
He couldn't help but observe Hagoromo from head to toe.
'Hmm… Maybe the Golden Kanamori can also capture Hagoromo? How about giving it a try?'
Hagoromo took a deep breath again.
'Can we still have a casual chat? Isn't harmony good? I'm too old to endure intense battles!'
He had seen it before. This thing could even absorb someone as strong as Isshiki.
As for Isshiki, even in his prime, Hagoromo himself wasn't sure he could win, let alone now when he's just a soul.
If a monster like this is released again, it would be a devastating disaster for the ninja world!
As expected, ninjas also understand the doctrine of averages.
Compared to this, unifying the ninja world doesn't seem so unacceptable.
After all, no matter who unifies it, the earth is ultimately the earth of humanity.
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"Ahem—!"
"The ninja world can indeed try some new changes."
Hagoromo firmly changed his words.
He could create the Bijuu, open the Pure Land, and even recruit the Five Kage to work for him.
This Hagoromo wasn't a preachy person.
"Is the Otsutsuki named Jigen imprisoned in this thing?"
Hagoromo looked at the Golden Kanamori and asked curiously.
He truly couldn't imagine that there was a treasure that could seal Jigen so easily!
"Jigen is Isshiki. The two have merged in the sense of life. Come to think of it, you might not have heard Kaguya mention Isshiki, right?"
"I've never heard my mother mention him."
Hagoromo shook his head calmly.
Kaguya certainly wouldn't tell her children about her scandalous act of attacking her boss.
Moreover, Hagoromo wasn't even aware of the existence of Black Zetsu, let alone the more deeply hidden Otsutsuki Isshiki.
"Mother never told us about her family, and I don't know much about the Otsutsuki clan. All I know is that mother used the Infinite Tsukuyomi and the God Tree to create a large number of White Zetsu to fight against the pursuers that the Otsutsuki clan might send."
"It seems that mother committed a crime that the clan couldn't forgive."
Due to limited information, Hagoromo didn't know much about the Otsutsuki clan, but he basically deduced the truth.
And he started preparing for it early.
"So you created the Pure Land to gather the souls of ninjas from thousands of years ago?"
"Yes, this is my strategy."
Since he knew that even his mother Kaguya was afraid of further pursuit by the Otsutsuki, how could Hagoromo not prepare?
The entire Pure Land is the Ninja Throne he built.
This is to ensure that the ninja world will have enough strength to protect itself in the future when facing the invasion of the Otsutsuki clan.
Beyond that, it's hard to say whether Hagoromo deliberately let this war last for thousands of years?
However, fierce and large-scale wars can give birth to tough ninjas and enrich the Pure Land world ruled by Hagoromo.
This is also to protect the entire ninja world!
"But I didn't expect another Otsutsuki to be hiding on Earth. Did he come here with my mother?"
"Yes."
"Isshiki was originally Kaguya's superior, responsible for overseeing Kaguya's transformation into the Jubi Jinchuriki to cultivate the God Tree. Then, Kaguya launched a sneak attack and killed Isshiki. She used half of his body as nutrients for the Jubi and made the God Tree bear fruit."
"Stealing the fruit is the greatest violation and betrayal of the Otsutsuki's planting mission. In the future, the Otsutsuki clan will definitely send people to investigate this matter. As for Isshiki, he survived in hiding and has been living in Jigen's body until now."
Lux revealed the truth about what happened back then and didn't mind giving Hagoromo a push.
"I see! No wonder mother didn't want to tell the truth…"
Hagoromo sighed.
Perhaps in his mother's eyes, this was all her own fault and sin, and of course, she didn't want her children to worry about her.
Unfortunately, Kaguya, who came from the Otsutsuki clan, ultimately chose the wrong path and didn't respect the lives of humans on Earth.
This was the final parting with her two children.
"Except for the hidden Isshiki. In about 40 years, the first group of Ōtsutsuki will arrive on Earth. When the time comes, they will destroy the entire ninja world. Minato has seen it once."
"Hagoromo, are you sure you can protect the entire ninja world under the command of the Otsutsuki clan?"
Lux's question wasn't rude, but very real and cold.
If he could sit here and chat with Hagoromo, could he also sit and discuss with the Otsutsuki?
Hagoromo knew very well that it was completely impossible!
Moreover, if one or two Otsutsuki warriors of Isshiki's level come, relying on the souls of the strong in the entire Pure Land, they would most likely be exhausted to death.
But if there are dozens or an entire army. The entire Earth might be defeated, let alone turning defeat into victory.