Naruto didn't quite understand the conversation between the resurrected Itachi and the others. Regarding genjutsu, Naruto himself only had a vague understanding—it wasn't really his area of expertise.
But about Sasuke's situation, he understood more or less.
"So, Sasuke is safe now? Where is he? I have to find him and bring him back to the village!"
Naruto looked at Nagato. He could see that the boss on the opposing side was still Nagato-senpai, so he hurriedly asked.
"Sorry, I can't grant your request. Naruto, you can't take Sasuke away."
Nagato refused directly.
Besides the fact that he himself didn't have a good impression of Konoha, if Sasuke really returned to Konoha, how could he control Itachi?
Later, even if Itachi was forced to stay, he would only be 'physically there, but his heart elsewhere'.
If that happened, Nagato would be sadly forced to 'eliminate' this key member. So it was better to prevent that scenario from happening.
Of course, if Sasuke himself wanted to return to Konoha, Nagato wouldn't stop him either.
It was just that Sasuke now was probably the person who most wanted to destroy Konoha in the entire world...
It was impossible for him to want to go back with Naruto.
"Why? Sasuke is my friend, also a ninja of Konoha. I have to bring him back!"
Naruto insisted with his determination.
Never giving up on Sasuke was one of his beliefs!
"Naruto, which is more important to you, Konoha or Sasuke?"
Nagato suddenly asked back, making Naruto choke.
"This... They're equally important! They can't be compared!"
"Then if Sasuke insists on killing Danzō, who is now your village's Hokage, what will you do?"
"I... I..."
Naruto fell silent again. This was indeed a dilemma he couldn't solve.
Although Naruto didn't particularly like Danzō, he didn't particularly hate him either. It should be remembered that not everyone knew everything. Many of Danzō's crimes in Parallel World 5 were unknown to most Konoha ninjas.
Even if he knew, Naruto would probably still try to prevent Sasuke from taking revenge...
That was Naruto's nature.
Even if Danzō had committed many crimes, he was now the official leader of Konoha.
How could he allow Sasuke to kill him as he pleased?
It was like Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage, who under the control of genjutsu committed many crimes against Kirigakure, killing many young ninjas, and deserved to be punished.
But if Kisame, a Rogue Ninja, killed the Fourth Mizukage, would Kirigakure accept him back?
Fortunately, the future Sixth and Seventh Hokage were Sasuke's best friends and allies, plus Sasuke himself had enough power to destroy the world.
If it weren't for that, anyone else who dared to kill their leader, even if only a temporary Hokage, would definitely be finished...
Naruto certainly understood this. If Sasuke really killed the Hokage and got caught in a cycle of hatred, Konoha would definitely be even less able to accept him!
"I... I won't let that happen! I will try to stop Sasuke! And Danzō-sama also promised to forgive Sasuke..."
Nagato shook his head, sighing honestly: "Danzō's promise? That's just a worthless lie..."
"Naruto, I acknowledge your beliefs. But now I understand more about the huge gap between idealism and reality. Spirit alone cannot realize all dreams. The world doesn't revolve around one person either."
"The only thing that can satisfy everyone is the world of genjutsu, but genjutsu itself is just an illusory dream."
"Perhaps, later you will understand..."
Looking at the still stubborn and naive Naruto, Nagato now felt somewhat sad.
Why was he suddenly swayed by this boy's words back then?
Naruto couldn't even solve the problems in his own village, let alone save Amegakure and change the entire world.
Perhaps it was because he saw his former sincere self in Naruto? Like the childhood that everyone always longed for.
That was why he was tempted to believe this junior disciple and use Rinne Tensei no Jutsu...
Meanwhile, Nagato's question made Naruto even more confused.
He was able to persuade Nagato back then because he had at least defeated Pain Rikudō and had full conviction. But now facing the resurrected Nagato and Itachi, plus failing to save Sasuke, he was certainly not as confident as before.
Even so, the determined Naruto still refused to give up:
"I know this is difficult, but if I don't do it, no one else will save Sasuke! Even if everyone gives up on Sasuke, I will never give up on him!"
"Just like he once protected me!"
Itachi was touched, seeing the unwavering belief in Naruto's eyes, and was glad his younger brother had such a true friend.
While Nagato sighed at Naruto's stubbornness.
This junior disciple of his was indeed stubborn, or perhaps too persistent!
Of course, Nagato could understand him.
If Yahiko hadn't died back then, perhaps he and Yahiko would have been as close as Naruto and Sasuke...
It was just that he still had important matters to attend to and didn't have time to keep arguing with Naruto.
"I won't force you to change your own decision. If you can get Sasuke back, then do it. But for now, get some sleep, my junior brother."
After saying this, Nagato directly glared at Naruto with his Rinnegan, immediately using genjutsu.
Naruto, who was still arguing, didn't have time to react at all, nor did he expect Nagato-senpai to use genjutsu on him; he was immediately hit and fainted.
The Rinnegan without tomoe did weaken his genjutsu skills, but basic genjutsu could still be used.
Although not enough to disturb Naruto's Sage Mode chakra, it was still easy to suggest sleep to Naruto in his normal state.
"Naruto! What did you do to him?"
Kakashi was shocked and hurriedly caught the fainted Naruto.
"Don't worry, just telling him to sleep for a while."
"You..."
Kakashi frowned. This feeling of being easily controlled was very uncomfortable.
But what could they do when they didn't have enough strength?
Let alone fighting the resurrected Nagato and Itachi, just fighting Kisame one-on-one was enough to overwhelm Kakashi.
"You can leave now, take Naruto back to Konoha."
"Then the Kage Summit?"
"There is no Kage Summit anymore. In the future, there might not be the Five Great Nations and Five Great Villages anymore..."
"What? You still want to destroy all the ninja villages?"
Kakashi was shocked. Hadn't Nagato repented?
Why did he still want to mess up the ninja world?
Was there a mastermind behind him?
That's right, it was impossible for Nagato to revive himself...
"Is the Fifth Hokage Tsunade still alive?" Nagato asked again.
"Tsunade-sama? Still alive, it's just..."
"That foolish woman is still alive, that's enough. After the last incident, she should have understood what true suffering is."
"Anyway, in two weeks, I will send an envoy to Konoha to negotiate. You go back and tell her this."
Nagato let Kakashi live only to deliver a message. Whether Konoha would be destroyed? That depended on the outcome of the negotiations later.
Kakashi was still confused: "But our village is now led by the Sixth Hokage Danzō..."
"Hmph! Don't worry, that man won't return alive..."