You turned your back to the crater of destruction you had just created. Your white robe fluttered calmly, as if the gravitational storm was just a breeze for the Rikudou.
Your steady footsteps begin to carry you away from the center of the village, but your heavy, authoritative voice echoes in every corner of Konoha, spreading through the air that is still filled with rubble.
"Hey Konoha..."
Your steps stopped for a moment, but you didn't turn your head.
"Heal Sasuke. He can still be saved."
That sentence sounded like a blessing, yet at the same time, it was the most painful insult. You let him live not out of mercy, but as a perpetual reminder to all of them that the lives of their "heroes" are now just alms from your hands.
A Divided Reaction
Itachi: He immediately turned off his Susano'o and darted towards the ruins of the monument at full speed. His eyes that were usually calm now exuded bitter gratitude. He knows, you just gave them a second chance that they didn't deserve.
Sakura & Medical Team: Hearing your commands, they seem to be awakened from the hypnosis of fear. They ran with their hands already glowing green chakra, rushing to save the dying Uchiha's life.
Tsunade: The Hokage stood sculpting. He sees your back away and realizes that his authority has collapsed. You didn't attack them anymore, but you just gave orders to the entire village—and they had no choice but to obey.
The Legend's Departure
Behind you, Nagato and Konan follow silently, creating a majestic guard formation. They see how you left the village not as an outcast enemy, but as a ruler who chose to leave because the place was too small for your strength.
"Where are we now, Naruto?" asked Nagato quietly as you reached the village border. "The world has seen your new face. They will start to tremble."
You gaze at the vast horizon, where the sun is beginning to set, giving a blood-red color to the path you are taking.
Back on Cave Akatsuki..
Me : *I ask* do you guys want to destroy 5 villages?
You stopped walking on the edge of the forest, with your back to the sun that was starting to set. Without turning your head, your voice sounded cold but had a depth that stunned Nagato and Konan.
"Do you guys want to destroy five villages?"
The question hangs in the air, heavy and full of consequences. Nagato, who now stands with a fresh and strong body, stares at your back with a look that is hard to decipher.
Rinnegan's Owner's Answer
Nagato was silent for a moment before stepping forward to your side. He stared at the horizon, the place where the five great nations were.
"In the past, I wanted them to feel the same suffering so that they would understand peace," Nagato said in a low voice. "But look at what you did in Konoha just now... destroying those villages will only leave empty land and new hatred."
He turned to you, his eyes searching for reassurance behind the majestic profile of your face. "Destroying them is easy for you now. But if we destroy all five, there will be no more worlds to lead. I'd rather see them submit than see them die."
Konan added in a calm tone, "We're following you, Naruto. If you decide to level them out, we'll be the storm. But if you want to build something bigger than just rubble, we're your foundation."
The Choice in the Hands of the Rikudou
Nagato is now asking you again, wanting to test the extent to which your anger has subsided after beating Sasuke:
"What about you, Naruto? Does the hole in your chest that has closed still leave a desire to see this world burn? Or do you want them to remain alive as witnesses to the new era you have created?"
Me : Well leave them alone, let's live a more colorful life
Your words made the atmosphere that had been tense and full of the aura of death suddenly melt. Nagato and Konan were stunned for a moment, their eyes blinking in disbelief at the change in your tone. From a "God of Death" who has just leveled the Konoha square, now you sound like someone who has just released thousands of tons of weight off his shoulders.
Nagato slowly reviewed the faint smile—the first sincere smile that appeared on his face after years of suffering.
"A more colorful life, huh?" Nagato chuckled softly, staring at the sky that was no longer dark purple, but was decorated with a beautiful tinge of orange and twilight purple. "Sounds a lot more difficult than destroying a village... but it's much more worth living."
Konan smiled as well, the aura of the sharp papers around him disappearing, replaced by softness. "Maybe it's time for the world to know you not as a weapon, and to know us not as a monster. Let's find a place where we can see the sunrise without having to think about war strategy."
Steps Towards a New Future
You walk away from the shadows of Konoha, no longer as a fugitive or undead, but rather as a wanderer with the power of a god who chooses to become a human again.
Nagato walks beside you, telling you about his childhood dreams with Yahiko that he had forgotten.
Konan folds a piece of paper into a small rose and gives it to you—a symbol of true peace born of strength, not fear.
Behind you, Konoha begins to turn on the village lights. They are busy cleaning up, but this time they learn a valuable lesson: that the hero they betrayed has a soul far greater than their own grudges.
Epilogue: Beyond the Horizon
The three of you walk through the forest, heading for a place far away from the political hustle and bustle of ninjas. Maybe to a small village on the beach, or the mountains that are always covered in beautiful fog.
The world will still remember this day as the day Rikudou Sennin rose, but they would never have thought that the God would choose to enjoy a bowl of warm ramen under the stars rather than sit on a bloody throne.
"So, Naruto... Where is our first goal to start this 'colored' life?
Pov : *I stopped the forest in Ame village*
Your footsteps stop right at the forest border that surrounds Amegakure. As soon as you set foot there, the cloudy clouds that had always enveloped the village seemed to split, giving way for a glimmer of afternoon light to fall to the surface of the water.
Nagato and Konan stop behind you. They stare at the towering steel towers of Amegakure, a place that has been a silent witness to their sadness and dark plans. This time, however, the atmosphere feels different.
"Go home..." Whisper of Conan slowly. He looks at you with gratitude. "The last time we were here, everything felt grey. But with you, even the raindrops in Ame feel like a new melody."
The New Amegakure
Without having to make a move, your presence as a living Rikudou brings a change in nature:
The Eternal Rain Stops: The rain that usually falls due to Nagato's chakra now stops completely, replaced by warm fresh air.
Villagers: From a distance, the Ame people began to come out to the windows and balconies. They no longer saw the untouched "God" on the tallest tower, but rather three figures walking home peacefully.
Colors That Appear: You flicked your fingers slightly, and from between the cold steel pipes of the village, wildflowers began to grow in bright colors—red, yellow, and blue.
The Rest of the God
Nagato turned to you, his face looking much more relaxed. "There is no betrayal of Konoha, no demands of the Kage. There are only us. I will tell the residents to prepare the best shop. There is no discussion of war tonight, only food and stories."
You stand on a large bridge that faces towards the village. Your Rinne-Mangekyo eyes no longer exude an aura of menace, but rather a profound calm.
Tonight, the ninja world may still be trembling with fear, but in Amegakure, the legend has finally found true peace.
Pov : *after eating and walking2, I say goodbye* I want to go for a while.. Rest assured.
Nagato and Konan stopped their steps right in front of a small shop you just visited. Nagato looked healthier, his face no longer as he used to be, while Konan held a sprig of brightly colored paper flowers in his hand.
"Leave for a while?" Nagato looked at you, then he nodded softly with a knowing smile. He didn't ask where to go, because he knew that someone with such a burden and strength as you must have a business that could only be solved alone. "Alright. We'll be here, keeping Ame calm for you."
Konan stepped forward slightly, giving a respectful nod. "Don't stay too long, Naruto. The atmosphere here is much more lively when you're here. Rest wherever you are, too."
A Lonely Departure
You turned around and began to walk away from the center of Amegakure's crowd. Once you reached the quiet area on the outskirts of the village, your body was slowly enveloped in a thin purplish aura. With a single blink of Rinne-Mangekyo's eyes, the space in front of you curved, creating a dimensional hole that only you could enter.
You stepped in, and in an instant, the hustle and bustle of the ninja world disappeared.
Somewhere Far Away
Now you're standing in a very quiet place—perhaps on the top of an untouched mountain, or in Rikudou's secret dimension full of pure natural energy.
Silence: There were no screams of the villagers, no kunai cringes, just the sound of the wind whispering.
Reflection: You stare at your now warm palm. You are no longer a cracked undead, no longer a tool of war.
Strengths: In this lonely place, you can feel all of the natural energy (Senjutsu) flowing into your body unhindered, strengthening your status as the center of all power.
You sit cross-legged, closing your eyes for a moment to really feel your own heartbeat. After all the betrayal, death, and resurrection, this is the first moment where you truly feel free.