Chapter 225 : Evil is a means, not an end#
The term "villain" usually refers to a character who opposes the protagonist's faction, and generally, they are the embodiment of darkness and evil.
From the moment Naraku created Jin, his goal was to become the most popular and charming villain in naruto.
But he never stooped to making Jin a purely flat evil character, who only relied on his looks and body to earn the jibe of "three views follow the five senses";
Nor could he accept playing a character like DIO or Mahito, who had no bottom line and reveled in trampling on humanity.
Jin should be three-dimensional and complex, making people both hate and love him.
To achieve this, the most crucial step is to determine the "motive."
For Jin, everything he does is because he wants to achieve a certain future. "Evil deeds" and "good deeds" are merely tools to achieve his goals, not inherent qualities hidden deep within his soul.
This character design will allow Jin to transcend the black-and-white character framework and reach a higher realm.
He does not personally break the enemy's spine for pleasure; it is simply that only the opponent's death can pave the way forward.
Even if he actively saves many lives, it is not due to a sudden awakening of conscience, but because he still needs their help on his path toward the future.
Just like Uchiha Madara in the original timeline, he committed both evil and good deeds, all with the sole purpose of realizing the Infinite Tsukuyomi Plan.
However, he won't be a fool tricked by Black Zetsu.
Since he's decided to do it, he will be the one who ultimately succeeds!
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@Xiaogoudan_er: Everyone in the forums and comment section has been debating whether what Jin said to Nagato was true, and whether he secretly harmed Nagato and Naraku... If, and I mean IF!
Assuming Jin really did something to them behind the scenes, but the mission passed down through generations of Hengzhou for a thousand years is real, then the situation is that he used extremely dirty methods to achieve the noble goal of "saving the Ninja World."
Oh my god, that contrast is just too captivating!
Comment 1: Did a flower of evil blossom from the holy soil left by the Sage, or did a lotus of purification grow from the chaotic and filthy mud of the Ninja World? I can't tell, I really can't tell! Every option is so delicious!
Comment 2: Forward! Forward! Forward by any means necessary!
Comment 3: This is exactly what I love!! Jin is the perfect character, as if he was designed according to my preferences! Especially since he's so handsome!
Comment 4: Too evil! But it's really exciting!
Comment 5: Now that theOP mentioned it, why do I suddenly feel a little sorry for Jin? The path he's walking is so lonely...
Comment 6: Reply to Comment 5: Only when you pass through seven layers of loneliness can you become a true strong person, and our world is born from this.
Comment 7: The character depth suddenly appeared! The Old Thief has something ready to copy again!
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Naraku, after carefully reading the entire thread: There are really a lot of talented people among the audience... I feel like my underwear is about to be stripped off.
The information provided by the animation was too limited, causing "Xiaogoudan_er" to guess wrong about Jin's identity, but TA intuitively touched upon a bit of the deepest character setting.
Naraku silently tightened his belt in his spiritual world, then scrolled down the page.
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@Unfinished_Story: It feels like everyone is arguing so fiercely, Jin Naraku shippers don't dare to speak... Does no one really think they're particularly shippable? I re-watched five and a half minutes over a dozen times.
Comment 1: Couldn't agree more! Their interactions are super delicious!
Comment 2: I'm going crazy! After so many years of watching naruto, this is the first CP with this kind of feeling! He runs, he chases, he can't escape even with wings...
Comment 3: It's so exciting, no matter which version of the truth is being discussed in the forum, there's a push and pull between Jin and Naraku, full of intertwined love and hate, and unfulfilled desires.
As the saying goes, a sea of love and hate, the deeper the love, the deeper the hate, a sense of destiny.
Comment 4: I admit I'm a masochist, I always fall into these pits and can't climb out, waaaah
Comment 5: Jin Naraku Kakashi love triangle is also so good!
Comment 6: Reply to Comment 5: There's a strong NTR vibe among the three of them... *crying-laughing.jpg*
Comment 7: Jin: "Naraku, you wouldn't want Kakashi to be on the battlefield... right?"
Comment 8: The Japanese netizen upstairs, please calm down.
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Naraku: *Can't bear to watch.jpg*
The remaining comments on this page weren't as valuable as the hot comments, and further down it was mostly memes, so Naraku stopped reading and had the system skip to the next episode to continue watching.
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After the new opening theme song finished, the camera came to a quiet forest, gradually moving into a camp.
Tsunade's vibrant image appeared in the center of the screen, frowning as she reviewed the intelligence submitted over the past two days, pondering what was amiss.
Just then, a patrolling Ninja carried Kana, who burst in. After listening to the intelligence she desperately brought, Tsunade finally learned that the border had been easily breached by Sunagakure without her knowledge, and it had already been over two days!
--With so many Anbu sent out, what on earth were they doing!
There was no time to pursue accountability. Tsunade immediately called her deputy to send a message to Konoha at top speed, while leading most of the combat personnel back to defend and flank Sunagakure.
[Of course it feels wrong, The Old Thief sent dozens of Anbu to Amegakure, the north is probably almost empty]
[Holy crap! This girl Kana really has nine lives!]
[In other words, this wave almost killed our Kana! *anger.jpg*]
[All her companions were wiped out, Kana didn't lose her mind, and she even managed to escape despite Sunagakure's pursuit and encirclement? Awesome!]
[If Konoha can hold this wave until Tsunade returns, then there won't be any big problems]
[Tsunade: What kind of shenanigans are those old geezers in Konoha up to now?!]
[I estimate Tsunade is even thinking of blowing up at Hiruzen Sarutobi]
[When she sees Naraku appear on the battlefield, buddy, she's going to explode!]
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Seeing that Kana was temporarily out of danger, Naraku secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
When he guessed from the anime that Sunagakure would raid Konoha, he had used Pseudo-Izanagi: Time Reversal Modification on Kana once. At the time, he didn't know the specifics, so he could only hope this operation might help her escape danger.
Naraku was a bit dissatisfied with his golden finger, which wasn't a live broadcast system.
Being able to watch the anime only after the plot concluded led to delayed information; by the time he knew Kana had indeed experienced a near-death situation, it was already over.
Gaiten Jimei is truly heaven-defying, but it also has limitations: it can only change the probability of events currently happening or about to happen in a short time.
If he was unaware of something when it happened, he simply couldn't use it in time.
System: [...]
After complaining about the system's ineffectiveness, Naraku belatedly remembered that if Tsunade saw him in his half-dead state, her lungs would burst from anger.
Naraku: Marararara... I'm doomed... ---
The animation continued to play.
Before Tsunade's message reached Konoha, the reconnaissance squad arranged by Hiruzen Sarutobi had already set out to investigate the enemy. Inuzuka Tsumes Squad welcomed new companions for their joint operation.
Naraku had not appeared in a combat posture in the audience's view for a long time, which made everyone extremely excited, both worried that his body wouldn't be able to withstand a war and eager to see the brilliant genius boy return to battle.
The members of Inuzuka Tsumes Squad in the picture were also startled. Inuzuka Tsume was more angry than surprised; if Naraku hadn't acted quickly, she probably would have cursed the Hokage aloud.
After much deliberation, she agreed to let Naraku join the reconnaissance mission, repeatedly emphasizing that he must act within his limits.
[It's been so long since I've seen Naraku dressed like this, I feel a little sad]
[The blade on Naraku's back! That's the chakra blade Sakumo made for him!]
[Is it finally time to use it... This is the first time, and perhaps the last...]
[Drag that previous bullet comment out]
[I feel like Inuzuka Tsume wants to curse the Third Hokage's mother]
[Be confident, remove "I feel like"]
[From the day Inuzuka Hana disappeared, she couldn't have had a good impression of the Third Hokage]
[Inuzuka-sensei, don't believe him!]
[This little liar will definitely fight to the death, waaaah]
[Why do I feel like Might Guy is going to get hurt...]
[Naraku treats Might Guy and his father to a blade each, Naraku is good; Might Guy and his father cry loudly from eating blades, blades are bad]
[Is the bullet comment above mentally deranged?]
[Hard to say]
After the reconnaissance teams acted independently, Hiruzen Sarutobi received the news he least wanted to hear.
Tsunade reported via summoning jutsu that a large number of Sunagakure Ninja had breached the border two days prior, intending to penetrate deep into the Land of Fire and directly attack Konoha.
He sat in his office with the two Advisors, holding the intelligence, exchanging glances. They tacitly agreed to keep the incident where they were duped by Amegakure a secret.
After an intense and heated discussion, the three finally decided to set up defenses around Mount Kikyo and ordered the reconnaissance teams to proceed to the area to defend it.
Given that Sunagakure had launched an all-out attack this time, with many strong Ninja, to maximize their chances of victory, they also issued an order to Jiraiya, instructing him to send Minato to Mount Kikyo for support no matter what.
[Are you stupid? Who told you to gamble with the Land of Fire's safety for a small gain!]
[This is simply an undeserved disaster]
[Those three still want to cover up this mess? They only wish for good things!]
[It makes me so angry! I really want to travel back in time and impeach Hiruzen Sarutobi!]
[Everyone, don't worry, once Konoha recovers, this matter won't be over! How many people from each family will die at Mount Kikyo this time? It won't be easily forgotten!]
[Sunagakure has Rasa, Chiyo, Ebizo, Pakura... Is Minato the only one Konoha has to hold the fort?]
[No, it's a critical moment for survival, are the old farts Hiruzen Sarutobi and those three glued to their sofas? Why don't they go fight side by side?!]
[I don't understand! The Hokage isn't going at this time? Do they only move when it's time to surrender and beg for mercy?]