Zabuza Momochi thought: "..."
For some reason, as he looked at Kabuto Yakushi at that moment, Zabuza felt as if he could vaguely see himself back in the Land of Waves.
Indeed, those who did not understand suffering were simply unable to see the truth of this world.
Kabuto's suffering was still too little.
But Zabuza's pain was far greater than his!
He would be the savior of this world!
As for Naruto Uzumaki, he was the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki, and he would be fed to the Ten-Tails in the future.
Naruto himself should have been aware of this, after all, the two of them were the only ones who had seen the truth of the world.
At that time, Naruto Uzumaki would have to sacrifice himself for the sake of the Infinite Tsukuyomi World.
Therefore, the one who could activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi could only be him—Zabuza Momochi!
"Foolish mortal," Zabuza said coldly to Kabuto Yakushi. "You are still far from seeing the truth of the world."
"When you see the truth of the world, you will realize that this world is beyond saving."
"What caused your tragic fate was not a particular person or event, but this corrupt ninja world!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zabuza used a Shunshin to appear next to Kabuto Yakushi.
He wielded his decapitating sword and slashed straight at Kimimaro.
In his panic, Kabuto only managed to dodge the attack himself.
Kimimaro, who was still unconscious due to a bloodline disease attack, was cleaved in two with a single sword strike.
"What... exactly do you want to do?"
Watching Kimimaro die before his eyes, Kabuto Yakushi's hand hummed as a pale blue chakra scalpel appeared.
He rushed toward Zabuza, intending to sever his muscles and meridians.
Bang!
However, Zabuza simply raised his Kubikiribōchō and easily blocked the attack.
"I sensed your anger," Zabuza said as he and Kabuto locked eyes. "How about it? Do you understand pain a little better now?"
"This world is constantly witnessing such painful things."
"Everyone will struggle to survive in pain, but even if they survive this time, there will be a next time, and the time after that. As long as this corrupt world exists, the pain will never stop."
Zabuza's voice, like the whisper of a demon, disturbed Kabuto's heart.
"You madman, what exactly do you want to do?"
Kabuto Yakushi clenched his teeth, increasingly convinced that Zabuza had lost his mind.
What he said was indeed true, but what good did it do to understand it?
As a ninja, did one not still have to try one's best to survive?
"Come with me and create a new world!"
"There will be no sorrow or pain, no disaster or misfortune, everyone will be happy and joyful, and the world will enjoy eternal peace."
Zabuza leaped back a short distance and once again extended an olive branch to Kabuto.
Actually, Orochimaru had been Zabuza's first choice when it came to recruiting people.
After all, he was one of the legendary Sannin, and he even had the feat of killing the Kazekage.
But Black Zetsu had told him that Orochimaru was treacherous and cunning, would not submit to anyone, and had no selfless dedication to the well-being of the ninja world.
Therefore, he was not suitable to join the organization.
After Black Zetsu rejected Orochimaru, he turned around and recommended Kabuto Yakushi to Zabuza.
That's why Zabuza had intercepted him midway.
In reality, Black Zetsu highly regarded Orochimaru's abilities. Unfortunately, this scientist, whose mind was only focused on immortality and who only took reason seriously, was not easy to fool.
Kabuto Yakushi was different; he harbored darkness within him, and with a little guidance, he could become a great asset.
Most importantly, he was Orochimaru's prized student and had basically inherited Orochimaru's research capabilities, making him a suitable candidate to be recruited into the organization.
"How could such a world possibly exist? Stop spouting nonsense!"
As Kabuto spoke, a smoke bomb suddenly appeared in his hand, which he slammed hard into the ground.
After a burst of purple smoke, Kabuto Yakushi's figure disappeared from the spot.
"Should we go after him?" Zabuza asked Black Zetsu for his opinion.
"No, as long as Orochimaru is alive, he cannot truly understand pain."
"Only by defeating Orochimaru can he see the truth of the world, thereby achieving enlightenment and understanding that the Eye of the Moon Plan is the only way to save the world."
Black Zetsu knew that as long as Orochimaru lived, Kabuto Yakushi's life beliefs would not collapse.
Therefore, they must defeat Orochimaru so that Kabuto Yakushi could see the truth of the world and be elevated to godhood.
Zabuza didn't say anything more, but silently put away his guillotine.
He knew in his heart that this was an indispensable part of seeing the truth of the world.
Zabuza himself had been the same; only then had he seen the truth clearly, understood the truth, and had his thoughts elevated. He had begun to see everything in the world with the eyes of God.
...
Konoha.
Eventually, news of Naruto Uzumaki's defection reached some people.
The members of Class 7 were the first to be affected.
"Kakashi-sensei, has Naruto really defected?"
Sasuke Uchiha stared at Kakashi in disbelief.
Naruto was his good friend, his brother, and the person he'd always strived to surpass.
Now that he had actually defected from the village and left Konoha, how could Uchiha Sasuke accept this?
"Don't spread this around; just keep it to yourself."
Kakashi Hatake sighed helplessly; he couldn't understand why Naruto Uzumaki would defect.
According to Jiraiya, Naruto was not affected by Kurama, nor did he attack him or the Third Hokage.
He simply said some things they couldn't understand and then left Konoha.
"Kakashi-sensei, will Naruto come back?"
A strange light flickered in Sakura Haruno's eyes; she had finally gotten rid of this little tyrant of Konoha.
He'd better never come back, otherwise she'd have to submit to his tyranny again.
Only if he didn't come back would she have a chance to be with Sasuke, whom she truly loved.
"I don't know either, but since he likes you so much, he might come back to secretly see you."
Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Sakura Haruno's face immediately turned pale.
Absolutely not!
She never wanted to see him again!
"No!" Unlike Sakura Haruno, Sasuke genuinely considered Naruto a friend: "I can't just stand by and watch him go further and further down the wrong path."
"I must bring him back, Kakashi-sensei! Please give me special training!"
"No matter how much effort or cost I have to make, I will definitely bring Naruto back."
Sasuke Uchiha's eyes were filled with pleading; for the first time, he craved power as much as he did now.
Unfortunately, years of self-cultivation had left him with little inner turmoil, even when he was emotionally agitated, let alone able to awaken his Sharingan.
"Naruto has become the perfect Jinchuriki. Neither you nor I can forcibly bring him back."
"However, if you can learn Sage Mode, you might still have a sliver of a chance."
Kakashi shook his head, then, as if suddenly remembering something.
...
Smash that Powerstone!
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