"My loved ones all died in the war. I've also personally experienced war. I know how war destroys a person's soul and body."

"If possible, I hope the entire Ninja World will never have war again. Like you, I hope peace will forever reside in this land."

Haruki looked at Himura, his brows slightly furrowed, his expression serious.

[Ding!]

[System detected Himura's Qffection value +1000.]

[Your Love Curse growth value has increased to 34.1%.]

Himura looked at Haruki in front of him. To be able to say such words, it was no wonder he was taken as a student by Hanzo.

If everyone could think this way, that would be wonderful.

Himura suddenly felt anticipation for the future Amegakure and the future Land of Rain. Perhaps these children could truly rewrite the future of the Ninja World.

"I have also seriously considered how to truly achieve peace, to truly embed the concept of peace deep within the hearts of ninjas. This will certainly be a long process."

Haruki said, "On the battlefield, I realized that relying solely on force and deterrence cannot bring true peace."

"Ninjas fighting on the battlefield will only deepen their mutual hatred. Even if a peace agreement is signed, it will only bring temporary peace. Ninjas have never truly let go of their hatred, nor have they truly understood each other."

"To achieve true peace, we must first start by changing Amegakure."

"One person's strength is limited. We must attract more people with the same ideals as us to join us. We must spread the concept of peace to more and more people. Continuously spread the idea of peace, connecting those who also yearn for peace."

"With Amegakure and the Land of Rain as the center, we will radiate outwards, forming a Peace Alliance, to resolve disputes through equal dialogue."

"Encourage cultural exchanges between ninjas, between Ninja Villages, and between countries. Encourage non-military ninja exchanges to increase avenues for ninjas to understand each other."

"Let more and more ninjas learn to understand others, rather than merely viewing ninjas from other villages as enemies."

"Of course, while advocating peace, we must never relax necessary vigilance and defensive strength."

"We must unite all forces that can be united, becoming a team with great power that does not resort to violence, and personally convey our ideals to the Ninja World."

"My dream of the Ninja World is a world where even if there are disagreements and conflicts, they can be resolved through dialogue and negotiation."

"Ninjas are no longer mere tools of slaughter, but forces that maintain order, promote understanding, and jointly address challenges."

"This path will be very, very long, and it may even be impossible to achieve in my lifetime. But as long as we start acting, there is a possibility of change. I will forever adhere to this path."

Haruki's voice was calm, but it contained an unimaginable immense power.

Whether it was Himura, or Yahiko, or Konan and Nagato, they were all deeply shaken by this power and immense will.

[Ding!]

[System detected Himura's affection value +10000.]

[Ding!]

[System detected Yahiko's affection value +20000.]

[Ding!]

[System detected Nagato's affection value +20000.]

[Ding!]

[System detected Konan's affection value +20000.]

[A total of 70000 affection points have been collected. Your Love Curse growth value has increased to 41.4%.]

Himura looked at Haruki in front of him in shock. He knew Haruki's excellence. Haruki's talent and strength as a ninja were already famous in the Ninja World. But his strength was far from comparable to the height of his soul.

Himura had never seen anyone who understood peace so profoundly. In fact, Haruki had even thought about how to achieve peace.

He was still a teenager!

Himura was so shaken that he couldn't speak. His heart began to pound violently.

After so many years, his heart, which had died on the battlefield, was finally resurrected.

One person, whom he had known for no more than an hour, had conquered him with his soul.

Yahiko stared at Haruki without blinking. All sounds in his ears receded like a tide. Only Haruki's voice echoed in his mind. Only Haruki remained in his sight. Haruki radiated a dazzling light in his eyes.

He was too amazing!

No language could accurately express his admiration for Haruki.

Haruki had thought of so much?

Haruki was far more capable than them. Not just in strength, but more importantly, in thought.

No wonder Jiraiya-sensei trusted Haruki so much.

All the thoughts in Yahiko's mind had been spoken by Haruki. He had even come up with specific implementation methods.

Konan gazed at Haruki in a daze. In Haruki, she saw the light of will. The light on Haruki shone on her, enveloping her in a glow. Haruki was so dazzling at this moment that Konan believed there was nothing he couldn't do in this world.

Because he was Haruki!

A special feeling surged within Konan. She didn't know what it was, but the strong emotion made her irresistibly want to follow Haruki. To make Haruki's goal her goal, and Haruki's will her will.

Nagato's pupils contracted, Haruki's words constantly reverberating in his mind. His body trembled slightly.

Haruki…

As expected of Haruki!

Nagato believed Haruki could do it. Only Haruki could do it.

He was willing to fight for Haruki's ideals. He was willing to give everything.

"Haruki!" Yahiko suddenly shouted.

Haruki looked at Yahiko, and in his heart, he apologized to Yahiko without any remorse.

Sorry!

Yahiko, I stole your shining moment.

But it's okay, he would steal more of Yahiko's shining moments in the future.

Yahiko would get used to it.

Haruki showed Yahiko a smile full of anticipation.

"What's wrong?"

"Yahiko?"

Tears of excitement sparkled in Yahiko's eyes.

He shouted at Haruki, "Haruki, I want to join you! Your ideal is my ideal, I want to change this world with you!"

Because Haruki was the one who understood him best.

Because he and Haruki were kindred spirits.

He wanted to fight alongside Haruki for this great ideal.

Just like before, when Haruki unhesitatingly supported him in finding Konoha ninjas, he would also unconditionally support Haruki.

[Ding!]

[System detected Yahiko's Nostalgia value +3000.]

[Your Cursed Spirit Choso's rank has increased to 62.9%.]