"Unification? Madara and Tobirama have mentioned this to me many times, and I've certainly thought about it. You don't have to think that we who have long since died are so great and wise.

People only live for a few decades in this world, and it is impossible to figure out so many things. If you ask me for a reason, I can't tell you. If I have to say it, it may be that I don't have the ability to do so.

I mean, of course I can join hands with Madara to unify the countries. But I don't have the ability to make them truly convinced, nor can I make everyone get along with each other in a friendly and harmonious way. "

As Hashirama spoke, he took another bite of the "venison" in his hand. Well, it seems that he is really not good at cooking. This meat is still as dry as wood, even a bit like charcoal.

It was a very ambiguous statement, but Jiraiya, who had traveled for decades, still understood it.

In countless worlds, humans always claim to be pursuing fairness.

But no matter which world there is, there has never been real fairness. There is discrimination based on race, country, region, or occupation...

Has it ever stopped since ancient times? In history, there are scholars, farmers, merchants, and all kinds of people.

Yes, if Konoha can conquer the other nations and unify them, wouldn't the people of the Land of Fire feel superior from the bottom of their hearts?

As long as this kind of hierarchy exists in people's minds, oppression will become inevitable. And where there is oppression, there will be resistance...

If this is true, perhaps it will not be a better situation. Instead, it will turn what was originally a short-term dispute between countries into an endless internal racial dispute!

Yes... Precisely because of the inferiority and evil of human beings, this trend seems inevitable. A country with constant conflicts among multiple races, no matter how huge it once was, the lighthouse will eventually go out and the ship will eventually sink.

Is there really a country in the world where dozens of ethnic groups live in one country and love each other without conflicts?

Jiraiya could only imagine such a dreamlike scene.

Hashirama patted Jiraiya's shoulder, still looking carefree, "Alright, don't think too much about it. From what you said, I can't leave for a while, and it's no different from dying before.

It's a pity that there is no good meat or wine for our meeting this time. I can't seem to starve to death, but I still feel uncomfortable with the desire for wine and meat!"

Just as they finished speaking, the wooden deer in front of them suddenly turned into a fragrant roasted whole deer, and several jars of fine wine inexplicably appeared beside them.

"Hahaha, thank you! Little girl with a weird temper!" Jiraiya knew that this must have been done by the creator of this simulated universe, the short little girl.

He also knew that she should be able to see them on the screen, so he thanked the sky.

As expected, Black Tower rolled his eyes at the strange looks from everyone. "Why? If these two keep complaining, it will disturb my thinking! Besides, this is an artificially simulated world, so it's not difficult to do this."

Hashirama didn't care about that anymore. He tore off a large piece of venison and stuffed it into his mouth. His mouth was full of oil and the meat was so smooth that it seemed like it could slide into his abdominal cavity.

The food was first-rate, but it was a pity that there was no such thing as a feeling of fullness in this simulated universe. It always felt like I had eaten but hadn't, and I lacked the pleasure of being full and satisfied.

After taking another big gulp of wine, Hashirama continued to talk to Jiraiya with a hint of alcohol in his mouth:

"To be honest, people like us should be more carefree and happy. It's good to have a drink and chat whenever we want. I didn't have much choice before. I was given the empty title of Hokage and didn't do anything for future generations.

You can curse as much as you want. Who doesn't have an itch to talk? By the way, Jiraiya, I envy you. You have been able to seduce my granddaughter and enjoy yourself for half your life.

As for you, don’t have too much pressure in the future. Oh, and remember to be nice to Xiao Gang. This will put some pressure on you.

"Okay, okay, we've eaten the meat and drunk the wine. Come on, don't stay any longer, you want to meet the Uchiha kid, right?"

Jiraiya nodded slightly.

Then the familiar World Tree behind him rose from the ground again, its veins connecting into the vast universe, and each leaf represented a world.

After a moment, a vine stretched down as if waiting for Jiraiya to embark on his journey home. He looked back and saw Hashirama waving his hand casually.

"Okay, we will definitely see each other again. You two real men, stop saying those cheesy things, just hurry up!"

"Don't worry! No matter who it is, nothing will happen!"

After simply saying this, Jiraiya stepped on the earth veins and returned to this world.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he found himself on top of a high mountain, and what he could see below was the Konoha Village that he was most familiar with!

Every brick and tile below is exactly the same as what he remembered from twenty years ago!

"Hey! What's up? The great traitorous ninja who wiped out our clan still can't let go of the Hidden Leaf Village he defected from?"

As Jiraiya spoke, his eyes never left the Konoha Village below him, which he loved so much, as if he would feel it a pity if he took one less look at it.

"Jiraiya?" the man behind him said in extreme surprise.

He was wearing a black robe with a red cloud background and a hat on his head that covered his face. Under the hat, he had an impeccably handsome face.

As expected, the one who would hide here alone and watch Konoha quietly was none other than the famous rebel ninja in Konoha's history, Uchiha Itachi!

Seeing Jiraiya's sudden appearance, Uchiha Itachi took out his kunai cautiously at the first moment, "Are you here to kill me? But my journey is not over yet, so please forgive me."

At this time, Jiraiya finally turned around and laughed and said, "In order to protect Konoha from the suffering of civil war, he did not hesitate to kill his own clan and lived in the dark night.

You have done nothing wrong to ask me to forgive you. If possible, and if I am qualified, I should thank you on behalf of everyone in Konoha."

Jiraiya's words completely stunned Uchiha Madara. Ever since the Third Hokage was killed by Orochimaru.

Itachi thought that no one would ever thank him again in his life. He was even ready to become the cornerstone of his brother's growth.

Do you still expect someone like Danzo to clear your name?

Itachi did not dare to reply immediately, but instead used his Sharingan to quickly scan the surroundings. If Kisame appeared at this moment, one of Jiraiya and Kisame would probably die.

"Don't worry, no one will show up."

Looking at Jiraiya's confidence, Itachi was a little puzzled. Based on Kisame's abilities, it was absolutely impossible for anyone in this world to kill him silently.

Unless he uses illusion, but Jiraiya shouldn't be good at illusion.

But after a while, when he really didn't sense the presence of other people, Uchiha Itachi cautiously said, "Did the Third Hokage tell you the truth?"

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