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Konoha.
Ninja Academy.
Observation Deck.
Everyone was silent.
Naruto clenched his fists.
He felt a bit conflicted.
Light screen Nagato was an enemy.
He had destroyed Konoha on the screen before.
And he was a person of Konoha.
At this moment, he should be happy.
Why did he feel a sense of sadness instead?
Or was it due to the atmosphere created by the screen's broadcast?
Naruto, frowning, closed his eyes and began to ponder.
What kind of existence was Light screen Nagato after all... After some thought, Naruto had a clue.
Ultimately, he was swayed by Light screen Nagato's previous self-narration.
He was indeed an enemy, but he wasn't purely evil.
His experiences seemed to confirm the pain brought by the Ninja World's wars.
Naruto then opened his eyes.
His gaze at the screen held a hint of understanding.
If Nagato were to invade Konoha, Naruto would fight him with the resolve to kill him!
But solely from Nagato's experiences, Naruto could understand Nagato's pain.
The words Light screen Nagato spoke at this moment.
Perhaps they also confirmed.
He knew that Light Screen Naruto understood his pain.
He gradually recognized Naruto's previous vow to him.
That's why he compared himself to a 'poor work'... Jiraiya silently watched the screen.
Ever since he learned that Nagato was the culprit who would destroy Konoha in the future.
He had been constantly suppressing his past memories of Nagato and the others.
Those impressions might be completely different from who they were now.
War caused pain, leading to this 'change'.
The content displayed on the screen at this moment.
Made Jiraiya feel somewhat relieved.
'Rinne Rebirth Jutsu'
This jutsu had 'life' and 'rebirth'.
Combined with the tone Light screen Nagato used when speaking of this jutsu.
Perhaps this was some kind of resurrection jutsu!
This could also explain why Kakashi and the others ultimately didn't die.
It could also explain why Light Screen Naruto and Light screen Nagato seemed to have reached a certain understanding at this moment.
And Light screen Nagato at this moment.
Perhaps he had returned to his initial state.
Filled with longing for peace, wanting to grasp peace tightly.
Only, instead of trusting himself, he had changed to trusting Naruto.
If the real Nagato was also watching the screen.
He wondered if he could awaken in time.
Jiraiya still held expectations for Nagato after all... Most of the people present were captivated by Nagato's words on the screen.
But Sasuke was completely different.
He trembled all over, his eyes fixed on the man on the screen.
The man he saw as a nightmare day and night!
Uchiha Itachi!!!
He finally appeared.
The scene Sasuke had long awaited.
Compared to his own scenes, he hoped to see Itachi's scenes more.
Hatred tormented his heart constantly.
Killing Itachi was his ultimate goal.
The orange-red Susanoo on the screen.
Sasuke recognized it at a glance as a secret technique of the Uchiha Clan.
It was just as he had guessed.
Itachi was still so powerful.
This was also the belief that forced him to constantly become stronger!
Itachi, why did you do this!
Why did you destroy all his hope... Not far away, Sakura sensed Sasuke's emotional state and looked over with some concern.
Looking at that figure on the screen.
Sasuke's emotions grew more intense, even his Sharingan activated as he stared at Light screen Itachi.
If a gaze could kill, he would have killed Itachi tens of thousands of times.
"Sasuke!"
A strong hand grabbed Sasuke's shoulder.
Sasuke's Sharingan red eyes glared angrily.
He saw Kakashi-sensei, wearing a mask, looking at him calmly.
Sasuke was stunned for a moment.
"The screen is showing the future."
Hearing these words, Sasuke's pupils constricted slightly.
His whole body felt as if it had been soaked in cold water.
Gradually.
The hatred that had spread through his body was hidden back deep within his heart.
He retracted his Sharingan.
He looked at the gazes of everyone around him.
"Mm."
Sasuke replied faintly, then looked back at the screen.
Everyone present, whether they knew about the Uchiha Clan's affairs or not.
Were startled by Sasuke's state at that moment.
No one expected that this twelve-year-old boy harbored such deep hatred!
Naruto stared blankly at the calm Sasuke.
He didn't understand Sasuke's past.
He had always regarded this somewhat arrogant guy as a comrade.
But just now, he was indeed so scared that he didn't even dare to speak.
No wonder!
No wonder Sasuke didn't appear in the later screen scenes... Outside Hidden Rain Village.
At the cave entrance.
Itachi quietly watched his own figure on the screen.
He had a faint feeling.
His identity might be exposed by the screen.
He looked at the Akatsuki members around him.
They didn't seem to be looking at him.
Perhaps they hadn't noticed.
Or perhaps, they had noticed but didn't care.
Should he continue to stay here or not?
He hesitated slightly.
But looking at Light screen Nagato's words.
Ultimately, he decided to stay.
Nagato was the visible leader of the Akatsuki Organization.
Hadn't he also been exposed early on?
Besides, his own strength was still considerable... [--]
[The previous battle-damaged forest]
"Compared to before, you've indeed become much stronger."
"But now it seems you've also forgotten something very important because of it."
On Uchiha Itachi's calm face, a pair of Mangekyo Sharingan stared at Naruto.
Naruto always thought.
All of this was his responsibility,
He would bear all of this.
"Listen well, remember this."
"The reason those in the village who originally disliked you started to admire you and gradually treat you as a comrade."
"Is because you became aware of the existence of others and made efforts to gain their recognition."
"You said you got to where you are today with everyone's help, didn't you?"
"Now that you possess great power,"
"If you forget the existence of others, become arrogant, and obsessed with individuality,"
"One day,"
"You will become a second Madara."
"No matter how strong you are, don't think of bearing everything alone."
"Because if you do, you are bound to fail."
"Your father Minato was able to become Hokage."
"It was because he had the support of your mother Kushina and other comrades."
"Remember, you and your father share the same dream."
Listening to Itachi's words, Naruto nodded in response: "Mm!"
"Then remember this."
"It's not that 'only by becoming Hokage' can one gain people's recognition."
"Rather, 'only those who gain people's recognition' can become Hokage."
"Don't forget your comrades."
Naruto was startled.
Unknowingly, he had gained so many comrades along the way!
Sakura, who learned monstrous strength and medical ninjutsu!
Kakashi-sensei, who makes one feel at ease!
Sai, skilled in Super Beast Scroll!
Yamato-sensei, with powerful Wood Release!
Might Guy-sensei, invincible in taijutsu!
Neji, the Hyuga genius!
Tenten, with infinite Ninja tools!
Lee, who makes effort his Talent!
Kiba and Akamaru, heirs of the Inuzuka Clan!
Hinata, shy yet incredibly strong in Gentle Fist!
Shino, low-key, calm, and bug-controlling!
Shikamaru, with extraordinary wisdom and shadow techniques!
Choji, gluttonous but very warm-hearted, with his Expansion Jutsu!
Ino, with the Yamanaka Clan's Mind Transfer Jutsu!
Grandma Tsunade! Shizune!
Konohamaru!
Iruka-sensei!
"Indeed, perhaps I was so focused on wanting to do something that I got stuck in a rut."
Seeing Naruto's realization.
Uchiha Itachi recalled the Sharingan crow from Naruto's body.
Staring at the crow on his shoulder.
His Mangekyo moved.
The Amaterasu flames ignited from the crow.
The black Amaterasu could not be extinguished.
"Caw, caw, caw!"
The crow shrieked.
Naruto was startled: "What's wrong?!"
"Shisui's eye will be unusable for the next dozen years, and it likely can't be used on Sasuke."
Itachi turned to look at Naruto.
"Moreover, the power you possess is far stronger than Shisui's eye."
"That is a heart with the same conviction as Shisui."
"What Shisui truly wanted to entrust was that."
"The eye is no longer needed, you, as you are now."
"Even without this eye, you can still stop Sasuke."
Naruto looked puzzled.
Itachi, as he was now, could clearly stop Sasuke too.
"I once tried to shoulder everything alone and failed."
"This time, I intend to entrust these matters to my comrades."
Killer Bee stepped forward, unable to help but express his admiration for Itachi: "It seems you're not just a Ninja who merely possesses power."
Itachi turned, leaving one last sentence.
"Killer Bee, I'm entrusting Naruto to you."
Immediately, Itachi rushed towards the enemy's main camp.
He wanted to resolve the Edo Tensei from its source.
Even if that meant his own death...