Naruto: I Can Take People Through the Ninja World in the Future-Chapter 498: The Hokage’s Final Decision

"The matters of the moon, just leave them to you to handle. There's only one important point. From now on, the moon is no longer a vessel for sealing the Otsutsuki Goddess. You also no longer need to send people to guard it."

Lux specifically emphasized this.

Because Kaguya had already been freed from her seal and had now been captured by him, the threat from the moon had drastically decreased. There was no longer any need to send troops to guard it in shifts.

"I understand, but the moon is still very important! We can't abandon it!"

Minato nodded and gave his response.

Although there was no longer a need to guard the seal, after witnessing the devastating crisis of meteor showers that nearly wiped out the entire ninja world's ecosystem, how could Minato not realize the importance of the moon?

Such an important celestial body had to remain under their control!

Besides the threat from other villages, imagine if one day another Otsutsuki attacked and destroyed the moon.

If those meteors fell to Earth, the ninja world could be annihilated in an instant!

From that perspective alone, they had to be vigilant.

"Good, it seems you've already realized the importance of the moon."

Lux was very satisfied. Minato had also grown significantly.

He no longer voiced naive thoughts like respecting the environment or withdrawing troops from the moon.

The moon was Earth's natural fortress and ultimate weapon. If Konoha didn't control it, how could they talk about unity and peace?

"In addition, take good care of that space-time corridor. If possible, master the technology to create such corridors as soon as possible. That is the most valuable technology the moon Otsutsuki clan possesses... In this regard, Orochimaru definitely understands, right?"

Lux reminded them again, lest Konoha become too obsessed with other technologies of the moon Otsutsuki clan and neglect this most valuable one.

Hearing that, Orochimaru immediately nodded enthusiastically:

"Of course! That space-time corridor is truly amazing! I dream of studying it thoroughly!"

"Once we master it, we can connect the entire ninja world with it! Minato, you know how significant this is, right?"

Orochimaru grabbed Minato's arm, trembling with excitement.

Minato was stunned for a moment but immediately understood the great value of this technology.

If the space-time corridor could be used to connect Konoha with the other five great nations, the cost of governance and the speed of quelling rebellions would reach maximum efficiency!

Even without relying on Minato's Flying Thunder God technique, anyone who dared to attack Konoha, before they even left the village gates, Konoha's troops could appear at their doorstep!

There would no longer be the barrier of distance separating the ninja world!

Not to mention other benefits such as logistical transportation, trade development, intelligence exchange, and cultural dissemination...

Each of these advantages could propel the efficiency and development of the ninja world forward by several decades!

Even in the future, the space-time corridor could be used to transport supplies and armaments to the moon, turning it into an outer space fortress protecting Earth! While Orochimaru himself could establish an independent research center there.

Conducting experiments on the moon and in the outer space environment was very different from on Earth.

Here, he wouldn't have to worry about damaging the environment and could conduct experiments without limits...

Just imagining it made both Orochimaru and Minato excited.

"I see, this technology is indeed very important! But such advanced technology must not be simple, right? Orochimaru, can the village really master it?"

Minato was still a little worried, afraid that a massive effort would yield no results and would instead hinder Orochimaru's research and the village's development.

"Rest assured. I will 'welcome' the prisoners well, ensuring this technology is quickly mastered! Don't forget, I'm not alone in this research!"

Orochimaru patted his chest, giving his assurance. The enthusiastic light in his eyes couldn't be hidden, showing how passionate his heart was.

After all, Orochimaru hadn't forgotten the other "female Orochimaru."

If the two of them worked together, what difficulty would there be in mastering this technology?

If he could bring in more "selves," the speed of research would definitely skyrocket!

"Alright, I'll entrust this to you!"

Minato generously delegated this task. Who else could be relied upon in terms of science and technology besides Orochimaru?

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After finalizing these details, Orochimaru immediately left in a hurry.

Because he had heard that in the main castle of the moon Otsutsuki clan, there was a genius "infant" named Toneri whose blood purity was extremely high, almost equal to Otsutsuki Hagoromo!

Such a valuable research specimen... eh, such a talented child, how could Orochimaru bear to leave him alone?

Of course, he had to be taken and "well" educated.

Full of excitement, he immediately headed in the direction of the unfortunate Toneri.

Seeing Orochimaru leave gleefully, Lux shook his head with a smile and didn't stop him.

Orochimaru, who had never defected from the village, was always loyal to Konoha, and he knew his limits.

"Alright. Minato, now let's talk about your problem."

"Huh?"

Minato was confused, what problem did he have?

"After this battle, what are your plans for the remaining three villages—Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure?" Lux asked directly.

The moon Otsutsuki clan had been conquered, and the threat of Kaguya had also been resolved.

It could be said that the obstacles to the unification of Parallel World 4 had been completely removed. Now, whether unity could be achieved quickly almost entirely depended on Minato's decision.

Lux didn't beat around the bush and directly asked for Minato's opinion.

"This... They all contributed to this battle. Once the war is over, directly attacking them doesn't seem right, does it?"

Minato still had doubts.

Towards Kirigakure and the stubborn Land of Iron that opposed Konoha, Minato was indeed decisive and directly destroyed them.

But Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure had obediently followed Konoha in the attack on the moon. After everything was over, turning around and killing those who had helped felt inappropriate.

"I'm not asking you to attack them now. And from your words, it seems you no longer object to destroying other villages to unify the ninja world?"

Faced with this question, Minato was silent for a few seconds.

Then he firmly replied: "I don't know if a unified world will be better; but seeing the current situation, the divided ninja world indeed has many weaknesses, unable to unite its strength and not allowing children to grow up peacefully. Therefore, I will destroy the other villages and strive to unify the entire ninja world!"

"But, I hope Sir can give me a little time. About one year. If possible, I want to disband the other villages peacefully and eliminate the threat of Isshiki before unification!"

"If, after Isshiki is dealt with, the villages still refuse to join Konoha, I will destroy them by force!"

Minato looked at Lux, with firm determination in his eyes.

This was his choice; and also the change he had undergone after witnessing so many events on this journey!

Even Hashirama, who was so steadfast in his beliefs, after seeing the bitter reality of the future, slowly changed and no longer opposed unification. Let alone Minato.

At this moment, Minato had made up his mind to unify the ninja world!

For the sake of his wife and child, and also for the entire Village Hidden in the Leaves!