Ninja school teacher, I can become stronger by teaching.

Chapter 602 Confess everything

At the appointed time, Lao Zi followed behind Nagato and walked towards the Ninja Clan's reception room.

At this moment, Lao Zi was both excited and nervous, and his mood was somewhat complicated.

The long-awaited meeting is finally here, and it is impossible for Lao Zi not to be excited about it, but Lao Zi also has concerns. He is not the kind of person who is good at talking, and he is not sure if he can express his ideas well without conflicting with Sosuke.

Lao Zi always complains about Ōnoki in his heart, but in fact he knows that his temper is also bad and is not much better than Ōnoki's.

After entering the Ninja Clan's reception room, Lao Zi found that Sosuke had already arrived and was sitting in a chair drinking tea.

"Teacher, the person is here." Nagato walked to Mu Yue and said.

Mu Yue smiled and nodded to Nagato, then looked at Lao Zi.

Lao Zi also looked at Sosuke. This was not the first time he saw Sosuke, but it was the first time he saw him at such a close distance.

Sosuke is not much different outside of class than when he is teaching. He still wears white and often has a gentle smile on his face.

The long-awaited meeting finally began, but Lao Zi didn't know what to say for a moment.

He had a lot of things he wanted to say, but he couldn't figure out what was the best thing to say and in what order to say them.

Lao Zi was a little anxious. He had to start the conversation first because he knew Sosuke, but Sosuke didn't know him, not even his name.

"Have you finished reading the book? Which chapter impressed you the most?" Mu Yue broke the silence first.

When Mu Yue first learned that Lao Zi wanted to see him, he was not clear about Lao Zi's purpose and thoughts.

Later, Mu Yue investigated the villages on the northern border of the Rain Country and learned about some of Lao Zi's actions in the Rain Country. Based on some information revealed in the original work, he had some guesses.

"Book." Old Ziwei was stunned for a moment, and then quickly understood what book Sosuke was talking about.

"I've finished reading it. The chapter that impressed me the most should be the world after the ultimate goal is achieved, a world without discrimination, without war, and where everyone is equal." Lao Zi replied, recalling the contents of the book.

This is probably the most beautiful fairy tale Lao Zi has ever seen.

He could only use fairy tales to describe this ultimate goal. Not to mention war, even eliminating discrimination was an unattainable thing.

Because Lao Zi has been discriminated against since he was a child because of his identity as a Jinchūriki, he knows how difficult it is to eliminate discrimination.

He is so powerful and has completed so many tasks for Iwagakure, but the villagers still discriminate against him.

"Do you think this goal is unrealistic and impossible to achieve?" Mu Yue seemed to see through what Lao Zi was thinking.

"That's right." Lao Zi nodded honestly.

In his opinion, this was a beautiful fantasy that could never be realized.

Even a great being like the Six Paths Sage, who was later passed down as the God of Creation, could only maintain a short period of peace. Is it really possible for war to disappear?

"You should know about intercom and TV." Mu Yue did not continue to talk about the ultimate goal, but asked with a smile.

"I know." Lao Zi felt a little strange in his heart, why were they talking about these two unrelated things.

"If you were a ninja from a thousand years ago, no, five hundred years ago, would you believe that there would be an iron box that could communicate over long distances without the need for chakra?"

Lao Zi fell into deep thought. Although walkie-talkies and televisions were not uncommon in his world, after hearing what Sosuke said, Lao Zi realized that it was indeed the case.

If he didn't know about the existence of walkie-talkies in the first place, he would definitely think that such a product could not exist.

"The development of things is always in an upward spiral. We cannot assume that it will never be possible in the future just because it has not happened before." Mu Yue continued.

“Precisely because it is so far away, that is the ultimate goal.”

Mu Yue never thought that the Ninja Clan would achieve the ultimate goal under his hands. If he could lead the Ninja Clan to make the Ninja world a little better, like the country in his previous life, that would be enough.

"It's true. The Six Paths Sage also wants to create a world without war and where people can live in peace with each other." The Four-Tail exclaimed.

Looking at Sosuke, who was dressed in white and explaining the ultimate goal of the Ninja Clan, the Four-Tails recalled Hagoromo who told the nine tailed beasts about his ideals.

Thousands of years ago, Hagoromo founded the Ninja Clan, teaching them to live with humans and preach peace.

Thousands of years later, Sosuke founded the Ninja Clan and described the goal of a peaceful world in front of him.

In other words, it was Nagato who had the Rinnegan, not Sosuke, otherwise the Four-Tails would have believed that Sosuke was the reincarnation of the Six Paths Sage.

They do similar things and have similar ideals. They all like to wear white clothes and have the Rinnegan. Then they have all the necessary elements.

Lao Zi was convinced and felt that what Sosuke said made sense.

Of course, it is also possible that he convinced himself.

Because the world depicted by the ultimate goal of the Ninja Clan is a world that Lao Zi could never dream of.

The most he dared to dream was that he could be treated as an ordinary person, and he never dreamed that the war would disappear.

Who wouldn't want to realize such a beautiful and peaceful world? Lao Zi thought that no one would.

"It's really rude of you not to tell me your name after chatting for so long." Lao Zi stood up and bowed slightly to apologize to Sosuke.

Because the Ninja Clan had a cooperation with Iwagakure, Lao Zi was worried that his identity would be exposed and he would be sold out, so he did not show his true appearance and identity to Sosuke and the Ninja Clan.

Now Lao Zi feels that his behavior is disrespectful to Sosuke.

Lao Zi lifted the transformation spell, revealing his true appearance, and then introduced himself in a deep voice: "My name is Lao Zi."

After saying that, Lao Zi fell into silence, preparing to face Sosuke's surprise and questions.

After all, he is a Jinchūriki, the most terrifying weapon of mass destruction in the ninja world. He suddenly came to the Six Paths Castle of the Ninja Clan under an assumed name. No matter how Sosuke questions him, it is not excessive.

"Yeah." Mu Yue smiled faintly and nodded.

Lao Zi looked at Mu Yue with a puzzled expression. He didn't understand why Mu Yue's reaction was so calm. The person she was talking to suddenly changed his appearance, and the one who changed was a terrifying existence like Jinchūriki. Shouldn't her face be full of shock?

Lao Zi noticed from the corner of his eye that Nagato also had a calm expression on his face and became even more confused. Sosuke could explain it by saying that he had seen a lot of storms and waves, but how could a minor ninja like Nagato be so calm?

Although Lao Zi revealed his identity not to show off and shock Sosuke and Nagato, the performance of the two made Lao Zi feel confident in showing his strength, but in the end he only got this kind of evaluation.

It was embarrassing, very embarrassing. Lao Zi was so embarrassed that he even forgot to sit down.

He really wants others to treat him as an ordinary person, but this is not the case.

"I am the Four-Tails..." Lao Zi thought that it was possible that Sosuke did not think of his identity for a moment.

"I know, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki of the Iwagakure Village."

Lao Zi looked at Sosuke in surprise and confusion. Since Sosuke knew his identity, why could he still be so calm?
Aren’t they afraid that the Iwagakure Village has some conspiracy, such as taking out a kunai and throwing it to the ground and five hundred elite Iwagakure warriors will come out?

"Have you known my identity for a long time?" Lao Zi thought of something and couldn't help asking.

If Sosuke already knew his identity, then Sosuke and Nagato's reactions would make sense. "I knew it when I learned that you wanted to see me." Mu Yue answered truthfully.

Mu Yue knew that pretending not to know Lao Zi's identity would make Lao Zi like him more, but this was unnecessary.

Lao Zi looked at Mu Yue in shock. He didn't expect his identity to be exposed so quickly.

The Iwagakure of the five major ninja villages failed to discover him, so how did Sosuke determine his identity? The two of them had never met before.

Moreover, since Sosuke knew his identity, why didn't he contact Iwagakure to inquire about the situation?
After all, he is a Jinchūriki. He should not remain indifferent when a Jinchūriki suddenly appears in his country.

"The Four-Tails Jinchuriki of the Iwagakure Village is already history. I am no longer an Iwagakure ninja now." Lao Zi said after thinking for a while.

Since you have to expose your identity, then expose it completely.

Lao Zi's words made Nagato's expression change slightly.

He was able to remain calm before because Mu Yue revealed Lao Zi's identity before sending him to call him, but Mu Yue did not say that Lao Zi had become a rebel ninja.

There is a saying among ninjas that they retire, but a retired Iwagakure ninja is still an Iwagakure ninja, and Lao Zike is far from reaching the retirement age, so he can only be a rebel ninja.

Nagato might not care about an ordinary traitorous ninja, but if it was a traitorous ninja from a Jinchūriki, that would be a big deal. Nagato, who had been taught by Mu Yue, understood the meaning of that.

Nagato quickly looked at Mu Yue, and was instantly relieved when he saw that there was no change in Mu Yue's expression.

"I understand." Mu Yue nodded and looked at Lao Zi quietly.

Lao Zi: ...

"Do you know why I left the Iwagakure Village?" Sosuke's calmness confused Lao Zi.

Mu Yue shook his head. He only knew that the matter of Lao Zili Village was related to the defeat in the war. There must be many things he didn't know.

Lao Zi breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, there was something that Sosuke didn't know.

But then Lao Zi didn’t know what to say.

The development of this meeting was something Lao Zi had never imagined. Not only did Sosuke know his identity, but he also knew it so early.

This caused Lao Zi to have many messy thoughts in his mind, which he was unable to sort out for a while.

"Let's stop here today. If you have any questions about the contents of the book or the Ninja Sect, you can come to the Ninja Sect to find me. I will have some time off from now on." Mu Yue said after seeing Lao Zi was silent.

He could sense that Lao Zi was interested in the Ninja Sect. If Mu Yue tried his best to recruit him, Lao Zi would most likely choose to join the Ninja Sect.

The Ninja Clan is too lethal to someone like Lao Zi who had a tragic childhood.

But this time Mu Yue didn't have any intention of forcing it.

Because although Lao Zi is very powerful, his identity is indeed a big trouble.

If Iwagakure knew that Lao Zi had joined the Shinobi Clan, they would definitely try every means to snatch the Four-Tails back, and other large ninja villages might also covet the Shinobi Clan.

Compared to the ninja clan's heritage which is only a rumor, the tailed beasts are real super weapons.

The trouble that Lao Zi brought to the Ninja Sect after joining it was much greater than the improvement he brought to the Sect.

Mu Yue chose to let things take their course. He would show Lao Zi everything about the Ninja Clan truthfully.

If Lao Zi wanted to join the Ninja Clan, Mu Yue would not refuse. He could not reject a like-minded companion because of a possible trouble.

If Lao Zi left the Rain Country tonight, Mu Yue would not stop him.

"I... okay then." Lao Zi still had a lot to say in his heart, so when he heard Sosuke say that this was the end, he stood up again in a hurry. He sat down again when he heard Sosuke say that he could ask later.

Lao Zi suddenly remembered that Sosuke was still giving a lecture a few hours ago, and he taught thousands of people for a whole day.

Since he couldn't think of anything to say, Sosuke really shouldn't waste time with him and should just go and rest.

"Sorry to bother you." Lao Zi said apologetically.

Facing Ōnoki, he can be a stubborn jinchūriki, but facing Sosuke who is so respectful, if he is still so stubborn, he would be a bit inhuman, and he would become one of the residents of Iwagakure who look at him strangely.

Mu Yue waved her hand to show that she didn't care.

Lao Zi felt that he had not contributed anything, but for Mu Yue, as long as Lao Zi listened carefully in class, he was helping him.

After leaving the Ninja Clan's reception room, Lao Zi returned to the hotel.

He lay in bed, his mind full of his recent meeting with Sosuke.

"Why didn't he contact the Iwagakure Village?" Lao Zi still didn't understand the matter.

According to the logic of normal human behavior, when Sosuke knew that his human jūriki had arrived in the Land of the Rain, he would contact the Iwagakure Village first, regardless of whether he had escaped secretly or not. After all, the two sides were still in a cooperative relationship.

"Wait, Sosuke just doesn't know why I left Iwagakure, he didn't say he didn't know I left Iwagakure." Lao Zi suddenly had an idea and connected his trip to the Rain Country and found a blind spot.

It is known that Sosuke knew his identity a long time ago, and based on the conversation between Iwagakure and Nagato that he eavesdropped on, the Ninja Clan discovered that Iwagakure had unknown actions in the Rain Country.

Combining these two pieces of information, Sosuke may be able to infer his current situation.

"Could it be a coincidence that the second unlimited lecture is held at this time?" Lao Zi thought of the lecture that made Iwagakure temporarily give up searching for him.

Lao Zi shook his head. Although it sounded like that, most of it was just his guess and had no factual basis.

"Let's try asking Sosuke tomorrow." Lao Zi prepared to change the itinerary.

Originally, he was planning to leave the Land of Rain and head to the Land of Birds immediately after meeting Sosuke.

Now Lao Zi has many unanswered questions in his mind, and he is unwilling to leave. Moreover, he has an inexplicable confidence in Sosuke, and feels that Sosuke will definitely not betray him.

……

On the other side, Rain Village.

Not long after Hanzo returned to the Rain Village, he received a piece of news that made him frown.

"Shimura Danzo's ninja wants to see me?"

To be honest, Hanzo gets angry when he hears this name now.

"Tell him I'm tired from the journey and have taken a rest," Hanzo ordered.

He will meet the ninja sent by Danzo Shimura, because the other party is the assistant of the Hokage and represents Konoha.

But he is also the leader of a village, so he doesn't need to give face to Shimura Danzo and not meet him at the first time.

After all, it wasn’t Danzo Shimura or Hiruzen Sarutobi himself who came.

(End of this chapter)