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Chapter 504 - The Cruel Future
"How could such a thing be!"
Nagato sighed in shock, completely unexpected that Edo Tensei had such a weakness.
Of course, for those revived by Edo Tensei, as long as they knew this release seal and managed to use it, all the disadvantages of Edo Tensei would turn into advantages for themselves. They would become almost invincible monsters!
Except with seals or power far beyond, there would be almost no more weaknesses. Even more terrifying than living humans, because living humans still needed to worry about injuries and running out of chakra. Whereas Edo Tensei ninjas who had freed themselves from control had absolutely nothing to worry about.
From this perspective, Nagato in Edo Tensei form was indeed more advantageous and stronger than the living Nagato...
If Edo Tensei Nagato attacked Konoha Village again, even Naruto would kneel. Because Naruto couldn't use sealing techniques, let alone have the power to defeat Edo Tensei Nagato...
But Edo Tensei Nagato still shook his head and refused:
"Thank you for your gift, but I still refuse. I have entrusted my dreams and hopes to Naruto..."
"I believe in Naruto! He is worthy of trust and hope!"
Lux looked at Nagato and asked softly: "You trust him that much?"
"He managed to do what I couldn't; he let go of hatred, broke the cycle of revenge, shattered suspicion, and united the hearts of humans with humans!"
"In him, I saw the shadow of Yahiko, the shadow of sensei, and the shadow of my own past self... That's why I chose to believe in him!"
"If you are truly an omniscient Sennin, tell me. Will Naruto succeed? Are Yahiko's dream and my past dream truly impossible to achieve?!"
Nagato shouted his question.
He wasn't stupid. If his opponent was truly on par with the Sage of Six Paths, then this was his only chance to obtain information and realize his dream!
Even if he himself didn't need it, this information could be passed on to Naruto as a small help from a senior to his junior.
Realizing Nagato's intention, Lux didn't try to correct him and said directly:
"I am not omniscient, but many things about the predetermined future I can still know. I can tell you with certainty, the hope you placed in Naruto has failed."
Nagato was shocked, in disbelief.
Could this person really predict the future? Like the Toad Sage that Master Jiraiya once mentioned?
"Naruto in the future failed?!"
Lux shook his head: "No, he won. But in a certain sense, he also failed."
"In the future, he did defeat his powerful enemies, broke the chain of hatred and suspicion between villages, and brought peace and development to the ninja world for a time."
"The five great nations and other large villages developed well... But unfortunately, this peace and opportunity did not include Amegakure..."
Lux's flat narration sounded like a bomb to Nagato and Konan.
Compared to Nagato, Konan was more emotional and shouted:
"What do you mean? What happens to Amegakure in the future? You—!"
Lux continued: "I have already explained clearly, Amegakure in the future will not obtain peace. On the contrary, its condition will be worse than now, even worse than the Third Great Ninja War!"
"More than 90% of its population will die or flee, most of the village will become ruins, and it will be secretly controlled by a new evil organization that conducts human experiments madly..." 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
The information Lux provided didn't deceive Nagato and Konan, because this was the reality of Amegakure in the Boruto era.
It should be noted that when Jiraiya infiltrated Amegakure in the past, the streets were filled with people, the atmosphere was lively and prosperous, and one could even buy still-warm grilled meat.
But more than ten years later, when Sasuke and Sai infiltrated Amegakure again, the entire village had become ruins, not a single person was visible, only the fighters of the Kara organization remained.
With such a comparison, what was the future and fate of Amegakure?
Did it need further explanation?
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
Konan turned pale, far more frightened than when she was controlled by Lux earlier.
In this world, besides Nagato, the village where she grew up was the most important thing to her.
Hearing that Amegakure would end up like this, she couldn't accept it at all!
Meanwhile, Nagato was calmer and more stable. Although also shocked, he didn't immediately believe it:
"You mean, Naruto in the future betrayed his own beliefs? And abandoned Amegakure?"
"No, he still held firmly to his ninja way and made many contributions. But when he truly became Hokage and led his village, many things would not go as he wished. He also didn't have enough energy and ability to make the entire world peaceful and prosperous."
"You yourself, who once managed Amegakure, should understand, right?"
Lux gave his answer.
It wasn't that Naruto in the future changed, but that he had grown up.
From an idealist full of dreams and passion, to the Seventh Hokage burdened with administrative affairs every day, prioritizing the interests of Konoha Village above everything else.
He couldn't even change the Hyuga clan, let alone Amegakure, which was far outside the Land of Fire.
After all, he was the Hokage.
His primary duty was to Konoha.
And the reality was, if Konoha took more, other villages would get less.
In terms of major interests, the other large villages certainly wouldn't dare to oppose Konoha protected by Naruto and Sasuke.
Therefore, they would become even more vicious in plundering value and benefits from small countries and villages.
This was almost irreversible.
With many interacting factors, the decline of Amegakure in the future was almost inevitable.
Unless Amegakure had someone like Hanzo or Nagato again to save the situation, unfortunately, Amegakure wouldn't be that lucky again...
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Nagato fell silent.
He had previously been captivated by Naruto's fists and words, infected by Naruto's determination, thus unconsciously overlooking this issue.
Naruto did have great potential and idealism, but from his methods, he was indeed not suitable to be a leader!
Even if he could lead Konoha well, could he pay attention to Amegakure as well?
Building a village couldn't rely solely on words, but more on basic necessities like rice, oil, salt, and soy sauce!
Just look at how hard Kakuzu worked to earn money, the entire Akatsuki desperately worked on missions, but could only maintain Amegakure's recovery and Konan's 600 billion explosive tags.
"Is what you're saying true?"
"Why would I lie to the living dead?"
Lux smirked slightly; his immeasurable power was his best proof.
"But Naruto..."
"I just want to ask: Are you sure you want to entrust the future of all of Amegakure to Naruto? To the future Konoha?"
"I..."
Nagato hesitated again.
He didn't doubt Naruto's beliefs, but he couldn't help but doubt the cruelty of reality.
Because Naruto couldn't represent all of Konoha, let alone all of the Land of Fire...
"Nagato, don't believe him! He has no evidence at all. And even if you're gone, there's still me... I can protect our village!"
Konan shouted, standing in front of Nagato. She wasn't defending Naruto, but just didn't want Nagato to be incited by their opponent.
What future?
He was saying such terrible and nonsensical things but didn't provide the slightest bit of evidence.
Completely unbelievable!
Lux wasn't angry, just looked at Konan and asked softly:
"Konan, want to know how you die in the future?"
