HOPE !?

[A.N: Since nobody seemed to mind when Nagato shared his entire story in the last chapter, and it's already covered in the original storyline, I'm going to skip retelling it here. You understand, we're a bit pressed for time. Thanks for understanding! And yeah I am stupid as hell]

"In order for some to live peacefully, others must die in war, As long as humanity still exists the hatred will also exist with it. There cannot be true peace , not in a world as cursed as this one. All that Jiraiya-sensei said about peace is nothing more than wishful thinking" Nagato said , as he stopped momentarily

"I have told you my story just as you asked, now let's hear your response" Nagato said

Naruto remained silent, his face looking down at the ground. As suddenly, the chains that were wrapping around Konan to capture her lowered down , leaving Konan free from the chains as the chains went back to their place

"Naruto, what you would have done if you were in my place" Nagato asked

"What I would have done !?" Naruto asked , "Maybe I would have done the same thing you did. I would have fought the corrupt Shinobi world system, those who are the reasons for the wars happening in this world. But…"But what I wouldn't do is let that pain consume me and turn me into a monster. Fighting the system doesn't mean becoming part of the problem. You've got the power to change things, Nagato—real change. But instead, you chose to make everyone suffer just like you did. That's not justice; that's just perpetuating the cycle"

"Nagato, let me ask you one question, as the leader of this village , the leader of the hidden rain, what have you done for the people!? When I arrived at the village, the sense I had was not at peace, but fear... Fear is the only thing I sensed around me, from every person in the village, is that peace !? Is living your life in fear everyday called peace !?" Naruto asked

Nagato looked at Naruto, his eyes weary yet resolute. "Fear may not be peace, but it's the only force that keeps this shattered world from descending into chaos—can you truly bring about a peace without it?"

Naruto's eyes gleamed with determination as he spoke, channeling a confident and unyielding attitude. "Fear might keep people in line, but true strength lies in paving your own path and believing in something beyond the ordinary. It's not about following the rules set by others—it's about having the guts to break them and create a new world where peace comes from understanding, not fear. That's the kind of power I'm talking about."

"Having the power not just weird it for rulling but having the Power to protect. Having the power to be the ones to protect the weak ones who can't protect themselves and walk towards a world where each person rely on each other and not fear to live. That's the world I see."

"When I open my eyes every morning, I see a world, where there is fight, hatred and Everyone using their power to topple and rule over the weak ones. But with the same eyes, I see hope. I see what it is and I can see what it can be. The only thing is needed is hope and love"

"Hope ? After all the betrayals and all the sufferings I went through,do you think I'd believe in such a term !?"