Traveling through Nagato, from conquering Konan to dominating the ninja world

Nagato raised his sleeves, jumped down from the height, and strode towards Hiruzen.

The death of Saruma made Hiruzen realize that he was in great danger today. The only thing he was worried about was the safety of his disciples.

"Nagato, I just want to know, is Tsunade still alive?"

Nagato stopped in front of Hiruzen and said, "She's alive and well, and...her hemophobia has been cured."

"I see..." Hiruzen closed his eyes, feeling very complicated. He knew that Nagato had no reason to lie to him now.

He attacked Konoha but didn't kill innocent people. He could have saved Jiraiya and Tsunade, but he let them go. He also reached some kind of tacit understanding with Minato...

Nagato, what kind of person are you?

Hiruzen opened his eyes, his expression becoming calm.

"Will you let me die knowingly? Why did you go to so much trouble to lure me here? Was it simply because of Danzo's matter that you took your anger out on me, or was there another reason..."

Nagato said: "Every wrong has its perpetrator, and I will seek retribution from Danzo sooner or later for the evil he has done. I am not angry at you for this. I lured you here today because you have something I need..."

Hiruzen met Nagato's gaze, "What... do you need?"

Nagato did not answer, but simply... raised his hand and slowly turned his gaze to somewhere above his head.

……

Hidden Rain Village, underground experimental base!

In the crystal ball, the look that Nagato sent across the air made Orochimaru raise his eyes and tremble.

He knew... Nagato was telling him that the time to make a decision had come!

The words of that long conversation in the rain echoed in his mind.

"Humans are such limited creatures. If you don't experience it yourself, you can't see your true thoughts clearly... Perhaps, only when you really kill the teacher, can I make a decision!"

"When practicing the Earth Grudge Technique to perfection, it is not necessary to take away the target's heart. I can just strip away one of his Yin Release Chakra meridians. The problem is the trade-offs. If I only strip away one of his Chakra meridians, it means I will leave him alive, which will leave hidden dangers for me in the future."

"To me, this is not a pleasing option, so my original plan was to take the heart of the Third Hokage."

"But... Orochimaru, if it's for you, I'm willing to take the corresponding risks."

Thoughts return to the present moment.

Orochimaru's trembling eyes have calmed down.

He has made his decision.

Turning his gaze to Perrin, he said, "Can you please let me go to the scene?"

Perrin said, “Yes.”

Konan was worried: "Will Obito's White Zetsu find out?"

Perrin said: "It's okay, I have confirmed that there is no White Zetsu of Obito in the area of ​​Hayato River."

At Hayato River, Nagato retracted his palm and formed a spiritual seal. Under Hiruzen's surprised gaze, he said, "There is someone who wants to see you."

"Bang!" The white smoke gathered and dispersed, and Orochimaru, dressed in white, came to Hiruzen and greeted him with a smile, "Teacher, how are you?"

"Orochimaru...!!" Hiruzen's eyes widened and he struggled to sit up, but failed.

Orochimaru smiled and said, "Teacher, are you so happy to see me? Yes, I am your favorite disciple after all."

"So, Orochimaru, you evil disciple who makes people love and hate you! Have you colluded with Nagato, Jiraiya's former favorite disciple? What a sad reality!"

Hiruzen lay down, looking up at the sky and sighing.

"I am so ashamed of you! The previous Hokage! My disciples and I have failed to successfully pass on the will of fire from our ancestors! As guides, we have all failed!!"

"Haha, the will of fire. The teacher always likes to talk about these empty things. There is nothing in this world, so how can there be any will that can be called the will of fire? That's right, only truth... is the only thing that can be called real in this void~!"

Hiruzen: "Humph! You are still spreading your heresy as usual! Orochimaru! These dangerous ideas of yours are a great threat to the ninja world! I should have listened to Saruma's advice and given you... Alas, what a pity! If it were at that time, I would still be merciful! "

"Tell me!! What is it about me!! that Nagato has taken a fancy to!!!"

Orochimaru said: "Nagato-kun, who has the Six Paths of Samsara Eye, was born with six types of chakra. He will have mastered all mainstream ninjutsu at the age of ten. However, in order to go further, he still lacks a 'Yin-tun Chakra Meridian' in his body. He has already mastered the technique to seize the chakra meridian, but... there are very few suitable candidates in this world."

"So... under my suggestion, Nagato chose you!"

After hearing the words coming from the crystal ball, Konan was surprised: Orochimaru... wants to take the blame for Nagato's encounter with Sarutobi Hiruzen?

Hiruzen murmured, "The technique of seizing meridians... As I recall, it was the lost 'Earth Grudge Technique' of Takigakure Village. The principle is to remove the meridians along with the heart. Is that so... Is that the case?"

"You evil disciple Orochimaru, you wish I would die sooner!!"

Orochimaru smiled and said, "As expected of a ninjutsu professor, you are well-informed. However... what you know is that the Earth Grudge Technique is imperfect. Nagato-kun has perfected the Earth Grudge Technique and can strip the chakra meridians without taking the heart."

"What should I do? This... undoubtedly gives you a glimmer of hope."

"Teacher, although it's nonsense, I want to ask you, do you want to die or live?"

Hiruzen closed his eyes: "What joy is there in life, and what fear is there in death! I taught you a wicked disciple! I am ashamed of my ancestors! Just let me die and pay off the sins to my ancestors!!"

Orochimaru smiled and said, "That sounds like a good choice, but teacher, have you ever thought about it?"

"If you die outside without any clear reason, what will happen when the Fourth Hokage Minato finds out? Yes, he will investigate the cause of your death at all costs."

"Besides, it's not hard to find out at all~"

"After all, you left Konoha in a hurry because you received a letter."

"It is true that the postal company has confidentiality agreements with its customers, but if... it is the death of the Third Hokage, an event that shook the Five Great Nations, and the Daimyo puts pressure on the postal company, then the truth will surely come out."

"Given Minato's style, what will be the consequences? That's right...either there will be a battle between him and Nagato, or there will be a battle between Konoha and Amegakure. There are only these two possibilities."

"No matter who wins or loses, all nations will inevitably be ready to take action. The Fourth Ninja World War will begin with your death as the fuse..."

Hiruzen opened his eyes in anger: "How despicable Orochimaru! Do you want me to live with all this and endure the humiliation?!"

Orochimaru said excitedly, "That's right! You can't tell anyone what happened here today! You even have to pretend nothing happened and cover for Nagato-kun when necessary! As the Third Hokage of Konoha, this must be a very painful thing! Just thinking about it!! The pleasure is more than a hundred times stronger than simply killing you!!"

Hiruzen gnashed his teeth and said, "Orochimaru!! How could the original ancestor create such an evil person like you!!!"

Orochimaru shrugged and smiled: "Hehehe, evil, maybe..."

Having said that... Hiruzen deeply agreed with what Orochimaru said and gave up the idea of ​​seeking death.

He turned to look at Nagato, "Nagato! I can give you the Yin-Tsuku Chakra Meridian you want, and I can also ignore the death of Saru Ma, but can you promise not to attack Konoha in this life!"

Of course Nagato could arbitrarily say no, after all, the power of life and death was in his hands.

But he had to respect Orochimaru's ideas.

Deep in his heart, Orochimaru has made a decision on the issue that has confused him for many years... What he wants to fulfill is not only Hiruzen, but also the 'Konoha' in his heart that he can never return to.

So, Nagato said in a deep voice: "If Konoha doesn't take the initiative to attack me, I won't take the initiative to attack Konoha. However, there is one person who must die. Who am I talking about? You should know it in your mind, right?"

Hiruzen clenched his fists tightly. No matter what... you are unwilling to let Danzo go?

But as the loser...he no longer has the power to negotiate further.

"Okay, I understand..." Sarutobi Hiruzen closed his eyes in pain and hoped in his heart: Danzo, I hope you can restrain your edge from now on, so that Minato will at least do his best to deal with you out of brotherhood.

"Let's do it!!"

"Bear with it, it might hurt a little."

"No matter how painful it is, it can't compare to the pain in my heart!"

"Zizi!" A crack slowly appeared in Nagato's palm. After the crack opened, a dark line crawled out from it and drilled into Hiruzen's chest...

——Earth’s resentment towards Yu·Seizing the meridians!