Cao Yana's words struck Xiao Nan as inexplicably absurd.
She said, incredulously:
"You not only want to abolish the nobles of the Land of Fire, but you also want to interfere in the Land of Thunder?"
In the ninja world, which nation doesn't mind its own business? What gives Cao Ya the right to interfere in the affairs of the Land of Lightning? Is he planning to launch a counterattack and invade the Land of Lightning?
Xiao Nan found it absurd. Cao Ya should focus on how to protect Konoha and resist the Allied Shinobi Forces. Thinking too much about it was just daydreaming.
Nagato pondered, but couldn't understand Cao Ya's reason for doing so. Conquering other countries was a thankless task that would inevitably provoke endless resistance.
After Cao Ya became the Fifth Hokage, he ordered the Akatsuki organization to collect a lot of relevant intelligence.
After all, he was a person no one had ever heard of before, yet he was able to kill Danzo and suppress Orochimaru. Anyone with eyes could see that he was a deeply scheming and cunning old man who was hiding his true intentions.
As a result, after the Fifth Hokage came to power, a series of measures were not sound, which even aroused the resistance of the nobles of the entire ninja world, leading to the emergence of the Allied Shinobi Forces and their siege of Konoha.
From this perspective, Cao Ya, the Fifth Hokage, doesn't seem to be acting wisely.
However, the changes and prosperity of Konoha Village were ahead of the entire ninja world. Nagato could not turn a blind eye to such changes, and he was also very curious about many of the Fifth Hokage's policies.
Nagato had long wanted to meet the Fifth Hokage, but he never had the chance.
Although the current occasion is not quite right.
Nagato did not question Cao Ya's idea of invading the Land of Lightning; that was meaningless. What was meaningful was another issue.
He asked:
"Fifth Hokage, why did you invade the Land of Lightning? Was it simply to promote your new system?"
Cao Ya shook his head and corrected him:
"You're wrong. I don't want to invade the Land of Lightning, I want to conquer it."
Nagato was slightly taken aback:
"Why?"
Cao Ya solemnly said:
"Don't you all think there are too many wars in the ninja world? And the intensity is too high? What's causing this? Resources! To compete for resources, the various ninja villages have started fighting. But have we really fully developed our own country's resources to the point where we have no choice but to open fire on other countries?"
"Obviously not! It's just that the country's resources belong to the daimyo and the nobles, but not to the ninjas or the common people."
"A small minority of people occupy most of the resources in society, while the majority of people can only compete for that pitifully small portion. This society is the root cause of all kinds of evils and disasters, and ultimately, it is the irrationality of the nobility system!"
"Abolish the daimyo system and the aristocratic system, put them on trial, release those who are innocent, grant them the status of ordinary commoners, give them job opportunities, treat them equally, and sentence those who are guilty according to the law, even to the death penalty!"
"Release resources, develop them in an organized manner, benefit the people, mobilize their enthusiasm, and make them proud to be citizens of this country. This is the kind of country I want to live in."
"Aren't you the same?"
Finally, he asked in return.
Xiao Nan was a little confused; Cao Ya had said too much, and she couldn't accept it all at once.
Cao Ya understands this.
After all, Konan didn't really have any opinion on world peace; it was just that it was the goal of her two good friends, Yahiko and Nagato, and she borrowed that goal as her own ideal.
In fact, Xiao Nan did not think too deeply about the relevant issues.
Unlike Konan, Nagato, like Yahiko, genuinely wanted to achieve world peace. However, due to various practical factors, Nagato's chosen path differed from Yahiko's, deviating from the original intention of the Akatsuki organization.
Therefore, upon hearing Cao Ya's series of arguments, Nagato pondered them carefully and seemed to gain some insight.
"Resources?"
Thinking back to the situation in Amegakure, some resources were too abundant, while others simply didn't exist.
However, without the oppression of neighboring countries, the people of the Land of Rain and the Hidden Rain Village could have lived a life of plenty and comfort if they had focused wholeheartedly on developing the Land of Rain.
So, the question arises: why are so many people displaced now?
Nagato asked himself the question and answered it himself: it was because the majority of the population deserved only a small portion of the resources.
He suddenly became excited, his eyes burning as he stared directly at Cao Ya.
After being lost for a long time, finally seeing the clear sky after the clouds have parted is a feeling that is hard for those who haven't experienced it to understand.
At that moment, Nagato acknowledged Udagawa Soa.
Nagato extended an olive branch to Cao Ya:
"Join us, Cao Ya, and let's work together for world peace! This world is sick. Your ideas will be the key to guiding the Akatsuki, and my power will protect and safeguard the Akatsuki's goals!"
"When you join forces with me, the combination of ideas and power will surely transform this corrupt world!"
Come on, join us!
Nagato looked at Cao Ya expectantly and extended his hand to him.
At this moment, Pain returned and lined up behind Nagato, staring blankly at Cao Ya.
Xiao Nan was astonished. Why was she already trying to win over Cao Ya?
But she remained aloof, standing quietly to the side, choosing not to speak.
She trusted Nagato.
Cao Ya was also taken aback. He wanted to persuade Nagato that this was someone who could be won over.
Unexpectedly, Nagato was indeed persuaded, but not to join his camp. Instead, he invited Cao Ya to join Nagato's camp.
Cao Ya suddenly smiled:
"It seems that even if people share the same ideals, they still have to fight to decide who should take the lead."
Upon hearing this, Nagato understood Cao Ya's choice.
Nagato gestured for Konan to step back. Konan, unaware of the reason, guessed that Nagato and Cao Ya had probably reached an agreement on something.
Nagato sincerely praised:
"Cao Ya, your thoughts are the most incisive and insightful I've ever seen, the most capable of dissecting the ninja world."
He laughed as he spoke, saying:
"Since we can't figure out the priorities, let's have a fight. If I win, you'll join Akatsuki. No one but you can fill the position of Chief of the General Staff!"
"Even the position of leader can be yours!"
"Frankly speaking, you are more suited for this position than I am, as evidenced by the development of Konoha and Amegakure."
Nagato was generous and didn't care much about his position as leader.
“Nagato…” Konan was stunned. The first leader of Akatsuki was Yahiko, and Nagato was the second. However, the one who usually appeared in front of the members was Yahiko, also known as Pain.
Nagato is not a good leader; Yahiko is the most suitable candidate, even though Yahiko's strength is far inferior to Nagato's.
Unfortunately, Yahiko died.
Konan stared at the person opposite her in disbelief. After just a brief conversation, Nagato had already accepted Cao Ya?
Wasn't that a bit too reckless...?
Xiao Nan seemed somewhat uneasy.
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