Chapter 1877 Humans are such greedy creatures; once they get something, they crave more.

Chapter 1877 Humans are such greedy creatures; once they get something, they crave more.
Golden Flash: "If you have enough strength, it's actually quite easy."

Golden Flash: "I've always wanted to use a gentler approach."

Golden Flash: "But now that I think about it, it would actually be better to be like Uchiha Madara."

Golden Flash: "Although using Infinite Tsukuyomi will affect one's own memories, if peace can be achieved in the shortest time, it may only be a matter of modifying some memories, which is not a big deal."

After seeing Umaru's words, Minato Namikaze responded in the chat group.

With his strength, ruling the ninja world would be a relatively simple matter; the difficulty lies in how to govern it after unifying it with absolute power.

This was even more difficult than unifying the ninja world itself, so he chose a more moderate approach.

But now that the unification of the ninja world has been truly achieved, he actually feels that Madara Uchiha's approach was far better than his.

Even now, despite the superficial alliance and peace achieved, the underlying friction, suspicion, and struggle for interests have never truly ceased.

He had to expend tremendous effort to coordinate, balance, and appease the historical grudges between the various ninja villages, the interests of different clans, and the allocation of resources.

This process is slow and difficult.

More importantly, the sacrifices never stopped throughout this process.

Those elite ANBU who sacrificed their lives in the purge of stubborn rogue ninja organizations; those innocent ninjas who lost their lives while mediating border conflicts between ninja villages; and even some outstanding young ninjas who encountered "accidents" because their reforms touched upon the old interest groups.
These sacrifices were not directly caused by him; in fact, most of them were made to maintain overall stability.

But Minato Namikaze couldn't help but think about one question:
"If I could have been like Madara Uchiha, using absolute power to forcibly alter everyone's will with 'Infinite Tsukuyomi,' achieving absolute unification of the ninja world in a very short time, and handing over management to an absolutely fair and efficient artificial intelligence like 'Apocalypse,'"

"So, could these sacrifices have been avoided?"

"Sacrificing some memories and free will in exchange for rapid peace and prosperity for the entire ninja world, avoiding countless internal conflicts and sacrifices during the long transition period."

"Is this deal really not worth it?"

Madara Uchiha's ninja world, though it may sound cold and lacking in "human touch," undeniably achieved true, non-violent unification in a very short time, and on this basis, propelled the entire civilization to unprecedented heights with astonishing efficiency.

There was no civil war, no intrigue, and no pointless sacrifices.

At least under the management of "Apocalypse", these were reduced to a minimum.

"While the path I chose has preserved people's autonomy and original culture to the greatest extent possible, is the process too long? Is the price too heavy?"

Minato Namikaze couldn't help but question himself.

"Those lives lost during the transition period, they should have had the opportunity to see a better future. Was it my 'pedantry' and 'indecisiveness' that indirectly led to their tragedy?"

"Time has really changed me a lot."

Minato Namikaze smiled bitterly to himself.

When he first joined the chat group, he firmly believed that understanding, communication, and trust were the only right path to peace and was resistant to using "infinite Tsukuyomi" to achieve peace.

But after truly forming the Ninja World Alliance and shouldering the future of everyone, he truly experienced the cruelty of reality and the difficulty of making choices.

The more sacrifices he witnesses, the heavier the responsibility on his shoulders, and the more he will unconsciously weigh those past choices.

Perhaps he was indeed a bit too idealistic back then.

Uchiha Dance King: "Don't romanticize the paths you haven't walked."

Uchiha Wu Wang: "All I care about is the peace of the ninja world. I don't care about their personal futures. As long as there is peace and no more wars, that's enough for me."

Uchiha Dancing King: "But it's different for you."

Madara Uchiha's expression was indifferent, as if he were stating an objective fact that had nothing to do with him.

All he cared about was the outcome of peace in the ninja world; whether the process of achieving peace involved bloody suppression or appeasement, or whether it was aboveboard or treacherous, made no difference to him.

He didn't care at all about the future of those individuals, their joys and sorrows, or their ideals and aspirations.

The reason for choosing to use "Infinite Tsukuyomi" is simply because it is fast enough.

If there is a faster way, he wouldn't mind using it.

His promise to Hashirama was to achieve peace in the ninja world.

To create a "peaceful" ninja world where there is no large-scale war, no ethnic feuds, children do not have to go to the battlefield at a young age, and relatives do not have to live in fear every day.

However, through his subsequent experiences, his definition of "peace" has become less lofty than before.

As long as he can do what he has thought of above, that will be enough for him.

Whether individuals under this "peace" are happy and healthy or numb and living, whether they are full of hope or just going through the motions, is not within his core considerations.

His goal would be achieved once the war was over and order was restored.

For this reason, after using "Infinite Tsukuyomi" to modify everyone's will, making them unconditionally loyal to a unified will and eliminating the possibility of conflict at its source, he handed over the management power to "Apocalypse," an absolutely rational, absolutely fair, and tireless artificial intelligence.

Because "Apocalypse" can perfectly execute his instructions without being disturbed by any human relationships, personal desires, or emotions.

Ultimately, under the management of "Apocalypse," the ninja world began to operate as efficiently as a sophisticated instrument, with resources being optimally allocated, technology developing rapidly, and the probability of war being reduced to almost zero.

This is the "peace" that Madara Uchiha wanted.

However, Minato Namikaze is different.

Minato Namikaze cared about more than just "peace" itself.

He also cares about the "smile" of every individual under peace.

We care about the prosperity of the city, we care that children can grow up carefree, we care that the deceased can be remembered, and we care that the living can have hope.

Therefore, he chose the longer, more difficult, and more circuitous path.

Alliances, consultation, reform, education.
He attempted to fundamentally eliminate the breeding ground for war by changing people's hearts and improving their lives.

He hoped to build a world where everyone yearns for peace and actively maintains it, not a world where peace is forcibly "arranged."

This path is destined to be accompanied by compromise, setbacks, and even sacrifices.

Because he was trying to guide and shape "human nature," rather than simply suppressing and disciplining it.

"However, if that naive guy Hashirama had joined the chat group, he would have taken a more 'humane' and more 'idealistic' path than Minato Namikaze."

Madara Uchiha murmured to himself, as if Hashirama's face, always radiating excessive enthusiasm and idealism, appeared before his eyes.

Based on his understanding of Hashirama, once he joined the chat group and learned how to achieve peace, he would definitely go to every ninja village in person and talk face-to-face with every Kage, every clan leader, and even ordinary ninjas and civilians.

He uses his almost unfair sincerity, highly infectious smile, and unreserved trust to touch, persuade, and "melt" the ice and barriers in people's hearts.

Using the identity of "Hashirama Senju" to connect everything.

However, people obeyed him not only because they were influenced by his personal charisma, but also, more so, because they feared his power.

Thinking of this, Madara Uchiha's smile deepened, but it carried a hint of sarcasm.

It is difficult for people to truly submit to the "benevolence" of someone, because human nature is always selfish, and not everyone is like Hashirama Senju.

Most of the time, power is everything.

Without a powerful backing, Hashirama Senju's excessive generosity in sharing and unreserved trust would only be seen as weakness and vulnerability, ultimately leading to more greed and war.

From this perspective, Minato Namikaze actually did a better job.

Golden Flash: "Shouldn't you beautify the paths you haven't walked?"

Golden Flash: "That's certainly true."

Golden Flash: "My initial thought was simply to eliminate the war in the ninja world and allow the people living on this land to live in peace and prosperity."

Golden Flash: "Now that it's actually happened, I crave even more."

Minato Namikaze smiled after seeing Madara Uchiha's words.

He recalled when he first joined the chat group. At that time, his idea was simple: to eliminate the war in the ninja world, so that the people living on this land would no longer have to experience the pain of losing their loved ones, so that children could grow up safely, and so that ninjas could fight to protect rather than kill.

"Now, thanks to everyone's joint efforts, this goal has finally been initially achieved."

As Minato Namikaze gazed at the peaceful and prosperous scene of Konoha outside the window, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

The alliance was established, the large-scale war was quelled, and people's lives visibly improved.

However, the human heart is always insatiable.

Once the most basic needs of "survival" and "peace" are guaranteed, a deeper yearning for "life" itself grows uncontrollably, like wild grass after a spring rain.

He was no longer satisfied with merely training combat ninjas.

He dreams of establishing an inclusive education system that covers all children, regardless of their background or talents.

At school, children not only learn the basics of ninjutsu and physical training, but also have access to a wider range of knowledge, including literature, history, mathematics, nature, and art.

He hopes to discover the unique potential of each child, so that those who are good at calculations can become future scientists, those who love painting can become artists, and those who are meticulous can become managers.
He hopes that medical ninjutsu will no longer be just a means of emergency treatment on the battlefield, but will develop into a science that is deeply rooted in people's lives and benefits everyone.

Establish a modern medical system covering the entire ninja world, so that even people in the most remote areas can receive timely and effective treatment when they are seriously ill or injured.

He hopes that chakra can be more deeply integrated into the lives of ordinary people.

It's not just for completing missions and killing people, but for improving agriculture, purifying the environment, and building a more livable home.

He hopes to see clean tap water available to every household, a stable energy supply to ensure light and warmth at night, and a convenient transportation network connecting every corner of the ninja world.

He hopes that on the soil of peace, even more brilliant and diverse cultural flowers can bloom.

It's not just about inheriting the past culture of the ninja world, but also about enriching people's spiritual world with new music, new literature, and new things.

He hopes to see people have time to enjoy a performance, read a good book, or participate in an event after their work.

He hoped that time would heal the wounds of war, replacing them with a positive attitude full of hope for the future.

He hopes to establish a more comprehensive social security system so that the elderly can be cared for, the vulnerable can be supported, and everyone who strives to live can see the ladder to upward mobility.

He wanted to create a more equitable and just society and strive to eliminate inequalities caused by birth, lineage, and region.

Let hard work and talent be the main paths to respect and success.

He wants it.
Having witnessed many aspects of the modern world, he wanted to develop the ninja world to a point where even people in the modern world would be amazed and envious.

And now, thanks to their efforts, some of these achievements have already been made.

Orochimaru and the Second Hokage provided him with a lot of help in this regard.

"So, humans are just greedy creatures."

"What I initially wanted was just a roof over my head to keep out the wind and rain, but now I'm starting to crave bright, clean windows and a courtyard with blooming flowers."

Minato Namikaze smiled wryly at himself.

But he did not consider this "greed" to be a mistake or a sin.

This is precisely the hope brought by peace, the instinct of life to yearn for a better life, and the new goal that he, as Hokage, should strive for relentlessly.

Madara Uchiha's path pursued structural, eternal "static" peace, as if sealing the world within perfect amber.

Minato Namikaze, on the other hand, pursued a positive, progressive, and peaceful approach.

It allows for imperfection, embraces trial and error, and encourages innovation. Its ultimate goal is to enable every individual living on this land to maximize their life's potential and experience the joy and meaning of life.

"This road may be long, and it may be extremely difficult."

"But since this is our choice, we will walk hand in hand no matter how difficult it is."

The future is hard to predict, especially as the world develops, we will certainly encounter all sorts of challenges; the current system may no longer be suitable by then and will need to be revised.

Maintaining the current atmosphere indefinitely is not an easy task for him.

However, this is Minato Namikaze's choice.

Moreover, he believes that with the power of chat groups, no matter what difficulties are encountered, they can eventually be overcome and resolved.