Naruto: Sasuke loves to visit forums

"Yes."

Uchiha Sasuke nodded and continued listening.

He knew that Jiraiya had taken the initiative to mention the psychological demands of the Hyuga clan, and began to think and speak from the perspective of that group of people.

I guess Master Toad must have some ideas in his mind, waiting to be said.

However, Jiraiya did not continue, but suddenly changed the subject and talked about something else.

"The ninjas of the Nara clan have always been good at strategy, have great insight, and are familiar with government affairs and human nature.

"In the past hundred years, among the tribe members, the former tribe leader, Nara Shikaku, who has already died in battle, is a rare outstanding person."

Jiraiya's voice was low, as if he was lost in memories and remembrance of his dead subordinates.

Affected by this, Uchiha Sasuke's expression and mood couldn't help but become gloomy.

He just sighed and asked:

“To be honest, I still can’t understand it.

"Why does Uncle Shikaku have to enter the Kumogakure Ninja Village? Obviously..."

"Mingming, your information has been delivered, right?"

Jiraiya took the initiative to speak for Uchiha Sasuke.

"Yes."

Uchiha Sasuke nodded and continued:

"Regarding the death of Uncle Shikaku, I have specifically read the document report written by Nara Suzaku on the incident.

"I also understand that Uncle Shikaku wants to use the envoy's life as a bargaining chip to force the Fourth Raikage to make a 'choose one of two' route decision in order to pursue the slim possibility of peace.

"Even if it is not possible, we can still sacrifice the lives of our envoys and die in the Hidden Cloud Village, thereby gaining a moral advantage in future wars.

"I understand all these principles, but..."

Uchiha Sasuke hesitated to speak.

I don't know whether I should just say what I really think.

“It’s just that you feel that Shikaku’s death was a bit too wasteful.

"At that time, a relatively more 'unworthy' guy should have died, right?"

Jiraiya knew his disciples very well.

His tone was still kind, but the expression on his face couldn't help but become slightly gloomy.

Uchiha Sasuke lowered his head and said nothing.

Although Jiraiya's words were harsh, they did reflect what Sasuke was thinking.

Obviously, just as Master Toad said before.

Since the founding of Konoha, Nara Shikaku has indeed been the most outstanding talent among the Nara clan.

Based on its strategic nature, it has irreplaceable and important value to the entire Konoha.

However, he died because of such a thing.

From the perspective of cost-effectiveness of input and output, it is really a pity.

Seeing his disciple fall silent, Jiraiya suppressed the extra emotions in his heart and said patiently:

“Rationally speaking, Nara Shikaku previously had a relatively good relationship with the Raikage.

"If you want to maximize the chances of peace and make the Raikage really choose to end his cooperation with Orochimaru.

"He went, it was the only option at the time."

"But."

Uchiha Sasuke was about to say something, but Jiraiya decisively interrupted him and continued in a deep voice:

"Yes, in the end, the war still broke out. However, we cannot deny Shikaku's value.

"Two months ago, when the Kumogakure Ninja Village army confronted us at the border of the Land of Fire, Shikaku's death greatly boosted our morale and had a visible impact on the morale of the enemy."

"I understand all of this."

Uchiha Sasuke argued helplessly.

"I don't really want to discuss with you whether the strategy is rational or not. Let me just ask you one question.

"What do you mean by 'someone more deserving of death'?

"Does human life have a high or low status?"

Jiraiya stared closely at Uchiha Sasuke's face.

The latter lowered his head, looking silent.

Just as Jiraiya was about to continue speaking, Uchiha Sasuke looked up again.

He stared blankly into his master's eyes and asked slowly but firmly:

"Why, then, there is none?"

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"Why not?"

While Uchiha Sasuke was talking to Jiraiya, on the east coast of the continent, in the Land of Frost.

On the deserted official road, the clear and ethereal sound of wind chimes echoed in the night sky.

Looking closely, there were two figures in black robes embroidered with red auspicious clouds, walking slowly in this desolate place.

The one who just spoke was one of the ninjas who looked taller, Kakuzu.

At this time, standing next to him was his new teammate Hidan, who had just joined the Akatsuki organization.

This young man had gray hair combed neatly back, a handsome yet dandy look, and purple-red eyes that moved back and forth.

Hidan's endless stream of questions had already made Kakuzu very impatient.

Just listen to him say coldly:

“Here, one hundred thousand taels.

“This is one hundred and fifty thousand taels.

“You carry that on your back, a full two hundred thousand taels.

"Tell me, is there a distinction between high and low human lives?"

"Of course! Money can't be used as a criterion at all!

"You must know that in front of the great evil god, everyone's life is of equal value!"

Facing Kakuzu's answer, Hidan seemed very unimpressed. He waved his sickle excitedly and shouted:

"Worship, killing, fanaticism, destruction!! A world where everyone kills everyone!

"Just watch!! This world will eventually be brought to this vast world by the great evil god!"

"Son, I must correct you."

Originally, Kakuzu had made up his mind not to bother with this idiot anymore, but Hidan's words obviously touched upon his taboos.

Kakuzu stopped and looked intently at Hidan standing beside him.

His face was gloomy, his green eyes flickered with anger, and he said seriously:

“Money is the only standard for measuring everything in the world.

"You are too shallow, Kakuzu-san."

Hidan seemed to be completely unaware of Kakuzu's anger. He just sneered and shook his head, saying:

“Your understanding of the world is so ridiculous that it makes my stomach ache!

"In front of the great spiritual faith, money is worthless!"

"So, you want to die?"

Kakuzu stopped and threw the two bodies on his back casually to the side of the road.

His burly back was slightly hunched as he stared coldly at his young companion in front of him.

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing?!

"That damn boss is right. Why do you like to quarrel with your teammates so much?"

Hidan was slightly surprised by Kakuzu's reaction.

He didn't seem to understand why Kakuzu was angry. He couldn't even understand why someone like Kakuzu didn't quickly join his evil god cult and worship the great evil god with him.

Facing Kakuzu's surging murderous intent, Hidan showed no fear, but just asked with a confused look on his face.

“I have no idea of ​​the plight of reality, no respect for material needs, and no sense of the art of trading!

"People like you who live in castles in the air are clearly enjoying all the conveniences that money brings, but you act like you are superior and noble.

"It's really, disgusting."

Kakuzu's voice was low and remained at the same pitch the entire time.

But the slightly trembling body and clenched teeth showed it all.

Normally, this man who was unwilling to argue and even somewhat taciturn was really angry at this moment.

"So? Do you still want to fight?"

Feidan still looked like he deserved a beating, and said disdainfully:

"Come on! We've already fought three times, and no one can kill anyone, right?"

Looking at this unruly, fanatical idiot in front of me.

Kakuzu was ultimately speechless.

The two faced each other under the moon for a long time.

Kakuzu was filled with rage.

On the opposite side, there was Hidan who didn't care at all, but also showed no fear.

Finally, Kakuzu finally sighed, picked up the corpse on the side of the road again, and walked towards the gold exchange base he was familiar with.

"Yeah, there's no need to fight!

"We can actually be friends. You know, with your abilities and ninjutsu characteristics, the evil god will definitely be very, very happy with you."

Seeing Kakuzu compromise, Hidan immediately followed him, not caring that the other party had just tried to kill him, and started talking again in a carefree manner.

"Shut up!"

Kakuzu's voice was deep, like a dull volcano, ready to erupt.

"Why shut up? I have my own mouth, and I have to say whatever I want to say.

“This world is a bad world, a bad world.

"The world that the evil god likes is a beautiful world, a world of killing."

Feiduan chattered incessantly, like a frivolous gale, not caring at all about the lives of anyone around him.

"If you say one more word, I will kill you here today even if I have to sacrifice my four hearts."

Kakuzu couldn't stand it any longer.

"Come on, come on!

"Then you do it!

"Lord Evil God likes it! For me, pain is also another kind of pleasure~

"come on!"

"."

"Go away, I beg you."

"."

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Jiraiya was very surprised by Uchiha Sasuke's completely politically incorrect answer.

To be honest, when it comes to disciplining Sasuke, he actually finds it difficult to strike the right balance.

Being too strict and controlling, and preaching too much, this is not in line with Jiraiya's personality.

Besides, with the previous experience of Uchiha Itachi, he understood even more clearly that Sasuke, this stubborn little donkey, could only be stroked by the right hand.

There is no need to do that, both morally and logically.

However, Uchiha Sasuke's rebelliousness and eccentricity always give Jiraiya many "surprises".

In Jiraiya's opinion, many of Sasuke's thoughts were jumping back and forth on the boundary between "out of control" and "controllable".

This also made him feel quite concerned.

After all, in Jiraiya's view, this is a child who shoulders the future of the entire ninja world.

Don’t forget, in the Toad Immortal’s prophecy, in addition to the sentence “bringing unprecedented stability”, it was also followed by the sentence “or destruction”.

If due to improper guidance, things go in the opposite direction of expectations, then you will be blamed for everything.

what can we do about it

"Okay, then there is a difference."

Jiraiya said helplessly:

"But, between sacrificing oneself and using the lives of others as bargaining chips, do I really need to say more about the pros and cons of these two things?"

“I don’t mean to disrespect Uncle Shikaku.

"I just feel pity."

Uchiha Sasuke said in a deep voice.

"In short, when needed, decisively dedicate yourself to the collective and the cause. This is the essence of the will of fire.

"As ninjas, we are always faced with moments like this.

"If human life is directly linked to the value of their abilities, and ninjas are forced to line up and die in a predetermined order, I think this is not a world you would accept, right?"

Jiraiya said as he turned to look helplessly at Sasuke, observing the expression on his disciple's face.

After a pause, he continued:

“Nara Shikaku chose to go there himself instead of sending anyone else.

"This is for the sake of peace. It is also the most respectable thing about him."

When he said this, Jiraiya was already completely emotionless.

Before this, I had wanted to take advantage of Sasuke's question about this matter to explain in detail the greatness of the Will of Fire.

However, Sasuke's "Why not?"

Jiraiya was so confused that he didn't know how to deal with it.

It can only end hastily, and that's it, just express your own ideas.

I thought to myself, how much Sasuke, the "Son of Prophecy", can listen to depends entirely on luck.

If I say more, the two of them will start arguing, which will be bad.

"You're right."

Unexpectedly, Uchiha Sasuke nodded slowly and said:

"As a theoretical guiding ideology that requires itself, the Will of Fire does have its merits.

"It's just that I'm asking others to do that."

Uchiha Sasuke lowered his head, feeling that the establishment of his own theoretical system was still too slow.

He could only point out the shortcomings of the Will of Fire, but could not provide a systematic replacement.

For example, it is very obvious that brainwashing others and making cannon fodders consciously and actively rush to be scapegoats is of course very hypocritical and shameful, and it is also the choice that most guys in high positions will make.

However, this approach of only finding faults but not providing a comprehensive system alternative solution was not accepted by Uchiha Sasuke.

Everyone finds fault.

If you keep chattering on and on, you will appear cheap and pathetic.

It seems that I need to read more forums and learn more from netizens and seniors in the future, so as to establish my own new governance thought system as soon as possible.

"Well, the reason why I mentioned Nara Shikaku is because this first wise man of Konoha taught me eight words before he died.

"And the essence of these eight words is closely related to his Hyuga clan."

Seeing that Uchiha Sasuke was hesitant to speak, Jiraiya stopped pestering him.

When it comes to mental matters, you can only take it slow.

Jiraiya continued:

“As the situation evolves, the eight words that Shikaku gave me become more and more profound and more and more true to me.

"I wish I could have a long chat with Lu Jiu again."

Jiraiya sighed, his tone full of regret and pity.