MTLNOVEL Chapter 633: Deep Regrets
"…"
Lux's words made Parallel World 5's Madara frown deeply, unable to retort.
Others also grasped the critical point.
Even if all drawbacks were ignored, a perfect Infinite Tsukuyomi might benefit individuals; but for humanity as a whole, it was a sinister plan for racial extinction!
If no one reproduced, humans would eventually die out.
Madara could seek others to mate and reproduce, or leave some people in reality to handle reproduction.
But that fundamentally violated Infinite Tsukuyomi's beautiful vision.
As long as people remained in reality to live and reproduce, conflicts would gradually accumulate, leading to quarrels and fights again…
Even spouses face conflicts, let alone after having children, families, tribes…
Thus, the eternal peace Madara yearned for would become a joke, mere nonsense.
Even the foolish Kaguya understood this—humans trapped in Infinite Tsukuyomi couldn't reproduce or transform all humans simultaneously.
A large number of ordinary humans had to be maintained outside, birthing some to feed the God Tree, achieving sustainable 'fishing' by depleting resources.
Now, with complete information and the truth witnessed firsthand, a problem even Kaguya grasped—how could the Madaras not understand?
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Parallel World 5's Madara looked dejected, as if his spirit and energy were drained.
He thought he'd calculated everything, just one step from deciding it all!
Yet, his chosen path was wrong; he'd been deceived by Black Zetsu for years, living like a clown.
In comparison, even Hashirama's village system was better.
The ninja village system was messy but wouldn't kill all humanity!
In hindsight, why rebel from Konoha back then? Better to stay and live with Hashirama…
What a massive loss!
Similarly, Parallel World 2's Madara felt deeply uneasy.
In his world, it was year 18 post-Konoha's founding, Tobirama was Hokage, he'd rebelled from Konoha, and Hashirama was dead…
Though his cost and time spent on the wrong path were less than Parallel World 5's Madara's, understanding the truth now made him despise Black Zetsu and Infinite Tsukuyomi.
He wanted to return immediately, find that bastard Black Zetsu in his world, and crush it!
In contrast, Parallel World 1's Madara was far calmer, though slightly annoyed by Black Zetsu's deception.
He hadn't rebelled from Konoha, was appointed Second Hokage by Hashirama, gained the Rinnegan, and would soon revive Izuna…
A true life winner, he had no regrets. Seeing the grim expressions of his two foolish counterparts, he faintly wanted to laugh.
No comparison, no pain; no comparison, no joy!
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Compared to the three Madaras, Itachi, Jiraiya, and others were even more shocked.
Though they didn't fully grasp the process, they understood Infinite Tsukuyomi would kill all ninja world humanity.
This was too terrifying! Especially for Jiraiya, this was his first time seeing the Tenshou Sennin.
He wasn't foolish; observing the three Uchiha Madaras' and Rikudō Nagato's attitudes, he knew the other's weight.
Compared to those present, their Myōboku Mountain sage toad was like a pet, let alone its so-called prophecy…
One Infinite Tsukuyomi could kill everyone in the ninja world, making that nonsense prophecy about changing the ninja world laughably childish.
Thus, though anxious, he didn't dare act rashly.
The consequences of a loose tongue were clear; he couldn't mimic Tsunade.
For Konoha's ninjas and all humanity, even at the cost of his life, Jiraiya had to plead!
"Nagato, you don't really want to destroy the entire ninja world, right? You can't…"
At these words, forget Nagato—even the three Madaras couldn't help but stare at Jiraiya with disdainful, foolish looks.
Such an idiot was the Fourth Hokage's teacher?
Truly remarkable!
Itachi quickly added:
"Leader, I just saw Konan captured by the vines; for her safety, shouldn't we end this now?"
Itachi, a master at piercing hearts, hit Nagato's weak spot.
Nagato was slightly stunned.
Busy with Infinite Tsukuyomi and shocked by the Rikudō Sennin, he'd overlooked Konan.
Now alert, he didn't hesitate, forming seals to swiftly halt Infinite Tsukuyomi and Shin: Jukai Kōtan!
Nagato dispelled Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Countless God Tree vines across the land withered rapidly, collapsing to the ground.
All wooden stalks wrapping targets shattered, revealing sleeping humans inside.
"Lord, is this enough?"
"You should feel it yourself."
Rikudō Nagato closed his eyes, sensing all vines had withered and everyone was freed.
Except a few unlucky ones accelerated into White Zetsu, the rest were alive.
The God Tree's normal absorption rate wasn't fast and couldn't be.
Even if one person absorbed 0.01 chakra units, billions of people combined yielded millions of units—greater than the Juubi's entire energy!
No matter how strong, the God Tree couldn't drain billions in mere minutes.
If it were that powerful, it wouldn't need centuries of growth.
"But it's not fully over."
"What else?"
"Come closer." Lux beckoned Nagato.
"Alright."
Rikudō Nagato flew to Lux, waiting obediently.
"This'll hurt a bit—endure it."
"Go ahead, Lord. I'm used to a sack of rice…" Nagato replied calmly, unconcerned by what Lux would do.
Including this, the Tenshou Sennin had saved him three times!
His current life was revived by the Tenshou Sennin. Even if the other wanted to kill him or reclaim his life, he'd have no regrets.
Lux was decisive, wasting no words.
He condensed his right hand into a chakra entity, swiftly piercing Nagato's chest, destroying his heart in one strike!
*PU-CHI!*
The bleeding heart was extracted by Lux, crushed on the spot into minced flesh.
Nagato frowned, gritted his teeth, and made no sound.
Such a minor wound meant nothing to a Juubi Jinchuriki; physical pain was even less worth mentioning.
"Nagato!!!"
"Leader!!!"
Those around were shocked, nearly mistaking the Tenshou Sennin for disposing of the donkey after work!
The Madaras were calmer, understanding.
If Lux truly wanted to kill Nagato, the attack would've targeted his head, not his heart.
Beyond the head, other bodily wounds were meaningless against a Juubi Jinchuriki's terrifying self-healing.
"It's done. Regrow a new heart."
Lux dispelled his chakra right hand, erasing all bloodstains, and reminded again.
Rikudō Nagato nodded, swiftly activating his body's healing.
The destroyed heart and chest wound healed fully in seconds, showcasing the Juubi Jinchuriki's terror.
"Lord, what was that?"
"Your heart might've become a medium for Kaguya's revival; Infinite Tsukuyomi and Shin: Jukai Kōtan's essence is to gather enough chakra for Kaguya's return."
"So, if Infinite Tsukuyomi continued, I'd become the Rabbit Goddess?"
"Correct."
Initially, Black Zetsu's heart attack merely restrained Rikudō Madara, accelerating chakra absorption to hasten Kaguya's revival.
Even without Black Zetsu's attack, as long as Madara maintained Infinite Tsukuyomi and Shin: Jukai Kōtan, chakra absorbed via the God Tree's vines would gather at Rikudō Madara's heart, eventually activating the Rinne Sharingan, allowing the moon-sealed Kaguya to borrow the Juubi and Madara's body to revive!
It would just take longer and might be resisted by Madara.
Though Nagato stopped Infinite Tsukuyomi, having used it, his heart might still be a medium for Kaguya's revival.
For safety, it was better to remove it and grow a new one.
"Gathering chakra can revive her? Is this true immortality?"
Nagato marveled.
Despite being a Juubi Jinchuriki with Six Paths-level power, he was far behind the true Rabbit Goddess.
"Having eaten the God Tree's fruit, she's no longer an ordinary being. As the true chakra ancestor, like the Bijuu, with enough chakra gathered, she can seize the chance to revive."
"Of course, the Rinne Sharingan on your forehead is also a key vessel. From now on, don't recklessly use its power."
"Wait until I deal with Kaguya here before using it."
Lux specifically warned.
Though unlikely, he didn't want Rikudō Nagato parasitized and revived by Kaguya here.
It wouldn't be a big issue, but handling it was troublesome.
"Understood, I'll be careful!"
Nagato nodded, deeply heeding Lux's warning.
He wasn't a 'fair-weather pillar,' blind with arrogance; the stronger he became, the more he realized there were heavens beyond heavens.
Nagato knew his fused Juubi was incomplete, lacking most of the Kyuubi, making him far inferior to the original Rikudō Sennin.
Let alone the Rabbit Goddess, greater than the Rikudō Sennin.
Sometimes, the gap within Six Paths levels was terrifying…
"Alright. Handle the rest yourself."
"I'll check on that old man."
"As for you two, I'll send you back later."
After two sentences, Lux teleported away, returning to his Initial Ball Space, ready to witness another 'loving mother, filial son' drama.