After listening to Chiba's analysis, Yahiko was completely stunned.

"Could it be... could it be that our efforts for peace in the Shinobi World were wrong? Is it impossible for this Shinobi World to achieve peace?"

Chiba looked at the dejected Yahiko and said, "There's nothing wrong with your desire to strive for peace, but the timing is wrong. If it were already a time of peace, then it wouldn't be wrong.

However, it is currently a time of war. Your peace rhetoric infringes upon the interests of those in power, and thus, it is wrong."

Yahiko frowned and asked, "But isn't that contradictory? If it were a time of peace, then we wouldn't be needed at all."

Chiba sighed and said, "Yahiko, in this complex Shinobi World, naive people like you are truly rare. Why do wars start? It's nothing more than conflicts, unequal interests, social injustice, and various other reasons.

Since war has already begun, it means that the contradictions are irreconcilable and can only be resolved through battle.

Since they are already irreconcilable, do you still believe that everyone can sit down and talk to end the war?

If sitting down and talking could end the war, then what about the losses from the war and the people who died?

War only ends when one side wins. Do you understand now?"

Yahiko clenched his fists tightly.

He really didn't want to understand.

But his current experience told him that Chiba was right.

Because his proposed peace talks had led the Akatsuki into an irreversible abyss.

Yahiko looked at Chiba unwillingly: "Is there no way for long-lasting peace?"

Chiba shook his head and said, "No, but what your companions want to do now is a method that can bring a long period of peace to the Shinobi World."

Yahiko was startled: "Companions?"

Yahiko immediately reacted: "You mean Nagato and Konan, right? That's great, I knew Nagato was the savior."

Yahiko's tense spirit immediately relaxed, and a smile appeared on his face.

A subtle smile also appeared on Chiba's face: "Don't you want to know what method Nagato is using?"

Yahiko asked curiously, "What method?"

Chiba smiled maliciously: "Nagato now believes that in this cursed world, there will be no true peace, and people will never truly understand each other.

So he is now planning to collect Tailed Beasts, develop new forbidden jutsus, create Tailed Beast weapons, and gain the power to instantly destroy a country. He intends to suppress war through humanity's fear of pain, guiding the world through suffering to achieve peace."

Currently, Nagato would not have this plan.

This plan was only decided by Nagato after Uchiha Obito suggested it to him.

But what if Yahiko was told in advance?

Chiba had no intention of letting Yahiko and Nagato meet.

Upon hearing this, Yahiko was stunned: "How could this be... Why is Nagato so extreme..."

Chiba asked in confusion, "Why are you so incredulous? To be honest, Nagato's method of peace is the most likely to be realized. As long as the weapons exist, people will be wary, and no one will dare to act rashly, achieving peace obediently under Nagato's rule."

Yahiko clutched his head: "No, no, no, this kind of peace is not peace."

Chiba asked, "Then what kind of peace do you want?"

Yahiko replied, "The peace I imagine is one where people understand each other."

Chiba scoffed, "Jiraiya really sold you a pipe dream. This kind of peace is impossible. You say the peace you imagine is one where people understand each other, so why did you punch me in the first place?

If it's about mutual understanding, why didn't you understand me? You haven't even achieved it yourself, so why demand it of others?"

"I... I..."

Yahiko wanted to retort, but he couldn't.

Chiba paced to Yahiko's front, looked at Yahiko, and said, "Yahiko, your so-called peace is simply impossible to achieve, and I tell you, if Nagato wasn't being used, I wouldn't have saved you, because Nagato's method of peace is the most likely to be achieved. Your existence would interfere with Nagato..."

Yahiko asked anxiously, "Used? You said Nagato was being used. What's going on?!"

Chiba retorted, "How do you think Nagato got his Rinnegan?"

Yahiko immediately replied, "Of course he was born with it."

Chiba sneered, "Born with it? Then Nagato should be from the Uchiha clan, right?"

Yahiko was puzzled: "What do you mean? How could Nagato be from the Uchiha clan!"

Chiba activated his Mangekyō Sharingan in both eyes: "Because the Rinnegan is the final form of the Uchiha clan's Sharingan."

Yahiko was stunned: "The final form of the Sharingan... Is Nagato really from the Uchiha clan?"

Chiba's mouth twitched. He now firmly believed the White Snake when it said Yahiko was stupid.

Chiba said irritably, "Uchiha are all black-haired, with no other hair colors. Nagato is from the Uzumaki Clan."

Yahiko's mind was very confused now: "Uzumaki Clan? But... then why does Nagato have the Rinnegan?"

Chiba replied, "Why? Of course, someone gave it to him. Ever since Nagato obtained the Rinnegan, he has been caught in a conspiracy. If things continue like this, Nagato's ultimate fate will be nothing but death."

Yahiko's pupils suddenly constricted, and he asked eagerly, "Who gave Nagato the Rinnegan? What is the conspiracy?"

Chiba shook his head and said, "I won't tell you now. If you go to Nagato now, then you and Nagato will die immediately, because you would hinder the plan of the person behind the scheme, and Nagato would also lose his value.

Nagato's value lies in the Rinnegan. If the Rinnegan can be given to Nagato, it can naturally be given to others to continue the plan."

Yahiko slumped to the ground, mumbling, "How could this be..."

Yahiko suddenly stood up, gripping Chiba's shoulders tightly: "You must have a way, right! You saved me, you must want me to do something for you. As long as it can save Nagato, I can do anything!"

Chiba looked at Yahiko and smiled: "Now you're quite smart. Yes, I do have something for you to do, but there's a prerequisite: before my task is completed, you absolutely cannot meet Nagato and Konan. This time might be five years, or ten years, or perhaps forever. Can you do that?"

Yahiko's hands, gripping Chiba's shoulders, were trembling. He was silent for a long time, as if making a certain decision, then looked directly into Chiba's eyes and asked, "Then can you promise me that Nagato and Konan will be safe?"

Chiba nodded: "As long as you can do it, then I can do it too."

Yahiko took a deep breath and said firmly, "Okay, then I promise you!"