This is something Jiraiya cannot tolerate.
Because it is the order established by the predecessors with countless time and effort.
If such order is lost, the civilization of the Ninja Realm might enter a new Warring States Era, and by then, not only will the ninjas suffer, but even innocent civilians may not be spared.
"Hmm... just according to the future I saw now, there is no change at all. Little Jiraiya, you saw it too, that force that can cause chaos in the Ninja Realm has grown into a massive scale after years of hiding…"
The words of the Great Toad Sage resonated with Jiraiya.
Because of the rise of the Land of Demons, the situation in the Ninja Realm indeed became unstable; the Land of Wind was just a lead, and the Land of Demons was probably scheming other plots in secret.
Now, we are just one important opportunity away from the future prophesied by the Great Toad Sage.
Once the conditions for the opportunity are fulfilled, it means the order created by the predecessors will cease to exist.
"Then, Great Toad Sage, how can such a result be prevented?"
Jiraiya asked.
"Finding the Child of Prophecy might be the only way to save the world. As for the identity of the Child of Prophecy, the prophecy only provides a slight hint."
The Great Toad Sage paused and spoke to Jiraiya.
"A hint?"
Jiraiya blinked.
"Correct… an azure-eyed boy laughing and playing with beasts… that's the scene in the prophecy."
An azure-eyed boy playing with beasts?
Jiraiya was slightly taken aback and then frowned, pondering the meaning of this sentence.
But no matter how he thought about it, he couldn't understand the connection.
"This is the future you must face, correctly guiding the Child of Prophecy to save the world... and…"
The Great Toad Sage paused.
"And what?"
Faced with Jiraiya's continued questioning, the Great Toad Sage still answered unhurriedly:
"Besides, deep within the Ninja Realm, another huge darkness is brewing in secret, Konoha... is likely to suffer the fate of destruction ahead of time…"
Konoha... early destruction?
Upon hearing this sentence, both Jiraiya and Fukasaku Sage were shocked, looking at the Great Toad Sage in disbelief with wide eyes.
With half-open eyes, staring at Jiraiya's stunned and uneasy face, the Great Toad Sage finally uttered slowly:
"I don't know who that person is for now, but he... claims to be 'God'!"
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly fell into dead silence.
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Chakra flowed like electronic lines on the air barrier, then activated the mechanism, and a door opened from the void on the colorless transparent air barrier, allowing people to enter.
Upon entering, Ichihime saw in the depths of the workshop a boy about her age, lying on a huge bizarre machine, holding a tool whose purpose was completely unknown to her, adjusting its performance there.
The boy wore a black-framed monocle over his left eye, wore a blue mechanic's uniform, and his still youthful face showed a serious expression, as if he had a strong obsession and interest in the work before him.
Ichihime recognized what the boy was adjusting, it should be a militarized weapon named 'armored vehicle'.
It had metal tracks and a large-caliber gun barrel cast from steel.
However, because it was still in the development stage, it didn't have a chance to appear in the previous war in the Land of Wind.
The convenient aspect of this weapon is that even ordinary people can sit inside and control it, unleashing destructive power that would shock even average ninjas.
Of course, this weapon has considerable destruction capability against stationary buildings. But if faced with highly mobile ninjas, its killing power seems insufficient. Unless extensive firepower coverage is used, leaving ninjas no escape.
No matter how strong the firepower is, if mobility is insufficient and targets' bodies can't be hit, it becomes much less useful.
Compared to killing enemies, this more resembles a symbolic force of deterrence.
Even so, the fact that it's convenient for ordinary people to operate indeed would impact the ninja market.
Unlike the current major countries, the military power of the Land of Demons doesn't solely rely on the power of ninjas themselves; creating these 'external objects' is also part of enhancing military power.
It is the path of ninjas advancing with science.
"Brother, you truly have a fondness for these iron toys."
Ichihime walked near the armored vehicle, raised her head, and called out to Asuka who was lying on it.
Only then noticed a guest in his workshop, Uchiha Asuka appeared quite surprised, pushed the monocle on his left eye, and smiled at Ichihime.
"Long time no see, Ichihime, when did you come back?"
Asuka was happy to see Ichihime's arrival.
"I just came back from Konoha."
Ichihime replied.
Asuka asked with confusion: "Konoha? Weren't you studying in Hidden Mist?"
"I returned from Hidden Mist and was immediately arranged by the old man to run an errand in Konoha, to bring back what belongs to Uchiha."
Ichihime explained.
"I see."
Asuka responded disinterestedly.
He didn't have much interest in war and politics; he was only interested in these disassemblable and reconfigurable 'toys' in front of him.