In this crossover anime, many ruthless and powerful figures reside in my territory.

"Lister, what did you just do?"

"It's nothing, I just looked at her memories."

"...What a convenient ability."

Lister remained silent, and Muzan simply followed him quietly.

Many of the problems facing the territory have already been resolved.

Of the four recruits, Madara and Aizen still hold high positions, and it's difficult for him to influence their thoughts.

Yuri, being the leader, is actually quite easy to talk to, and their cooperation will likely enter a honeymoon period.

Muzan was subdued by him with the blue spider lily, and since there was blood to trade, its usefulness was slowly becoming apparent, and it was becoming more and more useful.

Based on the current situation, the main obstacles to creating the Multiverse Council are indeed Madara and Aizen.

We must choose a breakthrough point, and the only breakthrough point we can choose is Uchiha Madara.

Subconsciously, the words Ban had once said flashed through Lister's mind—

'If you want to speak to me as an equal, first train your Wood Release to Hashirama's level.'

That's not wrong, but that doesn't mean you can't try to change yourself before you have great power.

People often change starting with small things.

Yahiko and Konan, whom you personally delivered, will play a crucial role in my stead.

Even if it takes a long time to gain your trust, I will never give up on that sliver of possibility.

It's for me and my territory, and also to help you achieve your dreams.

I keep my word.

Chapter 48 Yahiko and Konan Want to Be Filial to Madara-sensei

Yahiko and Minami felt that today's experience was magical.

First, they had a near-death long-distance run in the morning, and they fainted after reaching the finish line.

When they woke up, they felt refreshed and more energetic than ever before, and their bodies felt much lighter.

In the afternoon, they were not required to do physical training but were asked to observe Red Maple Town and participate in labor.

Yahiko was eager to try, and Minami was also curious about what the territory managed by Professor Liszt was like.

The two followed the dog-eared maid Betty to Red Maple Town, where they visited farmland, irrigation ditches for washing clothes and fetching water, fishing grounds, wood processing factories, and various shops.

The atmosphere here is completely different from that of the Land of Rain; everywhere is as vibrant as newly sprouted buds in spring.

Yahiko and Minami tried gathering crops, observing others making clothes, forging farm tools, and catching river fish...

Many things were new to them, and although they were tired, they were very excited.

Even on their way back to Red Maple Castle at dusk, the two were still having a heated discussion about what they had seen and heard that day.

Then they were told that they would have class after dinner.

What would Mr. Liszt teach them?

……

Inside the newly built study on the third floor of Red Maple Castle.

"Before class begins, let me introduce someone to you."

Lister looked at the two serious-looking children and pointed to Muzan sitting in the corner.

"You can call her Sister Muzan. She's the one who helps you relieve fatigue and heal your bodies at noon."

The two bowed to Muzan at the same time.

"Thank you, Muzan-neechan!" x2

Muzan glared at Lister.

eventful!

She only came to listen in to see what Liszt was going to say, so why bother two little brats with her?

"Alright, I need to ask you a question first: you can all read and write, right?"

Yahiko shouted, "Teacher, I can't do it!"

"Very good! Very honest!"

"Xiao Nan, can you teach him?"

Ugh?

Xiao Nan nodded, both amused and exasperated.

Lister cleared his throat.

"Although I also want to teach you important knowledge as soon as possible, what you need to know most right now is Uchiha Madara, your future ninjutsu teacher."

That's right, that's what Liszt had to do first.

To achieve his goal, he must first make Yahiko and Konan feel pity for Madara and try to understand him.

If Madara started becoming extreme because he had fewer and fewer people around him, then he artificially created bonds, bonds that would allow Madara to regain hope for the world!

Even if it takes a lot of time, even if it requires some luck.

He has to do it!

"Yahiko, Konan, I am about to tell you a story, a story of the Senju and Uchiha clans establishing Konoha."

Liszt was a very skilled storyteller.

Yahiko and Minami were deeply immersed in the emotions evoked by the story.

The encounter between Madara and Hashirama, their falling out, the conflict between the Uchiha and Senju clans, the ultimate showdown between the two clan leaders, and the reconciliation between Madara and Hashirama...

They saw in Liszt's depiction a sincere fighter who constantly strives for world peace.

However, war and prejudice slowly severed the bond between this fighter and others, driving him to extremes.

The death of his younger brother Izuna, the incomprehension of his clan, and the break with Hashirama... all these things made Madara realize that power was the only thing that could accompany him forever.

With Liszt's deliberate guidance, Yahiko and Konan had already begun to sympathize with Madara's plight.

"Damn it! Poor Madara-sensei!"

"Not only did he lose his younger brother, but he also faces misunderstanding from his tribe! If only someone had helped him back then!"

Yahiko pounded his fist on the table, heartbroken.

Xiao Nan was also wiping the wet corners of her eyes.

In their eyes, Ban had become a pitiful socially awkward person who was inarticulate and whose strength was feared by others.

Lister closed his eyes and sighed, looking as if he were lamenting for the pitiful Asura of the ninja world.

"Therefore, effective communication is very important."

"Many times, it is a series of small misunderstandings that ultimately lead people astray."

"Yahiko, Konan, could I ask you to bring Madara back?"

Upon hearing these sincere words, Yahiko could no longer hold back and stood up, placing one foot on the chair.

"Please rest assured and leave it to us, Professor Liszt!"

Xiao Nan nodded heavily, a resolute look flashing in her eyes.

Liszt sighed with satisfaction.

"Making world peace is not something one person can do alone."

"A unified mind and a unified belief is the clarion call that brings everyone's strength together and directs them in one direction."

It's already late today.

"We'll discuss how to achieve peace again tomorrow night."

"Tomorrow's training will be even tougher, so get some rest and be prepared."

Yahiko and Konan's expressions froze instantly.

Will tomorrow's training be even more difficult...?

Can you make it a little easier?

Lister said goodnight to the distraught children, then looked at Muzan in the corner.

"I'm going back to my room to rest now."

"It's up to you whether you go to live in the villa or go back to your own world."

"...Lister, why do humans always do meaningless things?"

Muzan lowered his head, his gaze seemingly unfocused.

"The Demon Slayer Corps, who are my adversaries, have been bothering me for almost a thousand years. I've had enough."

"The people of Madara Uchiha's world are the same; they are willing to sacrifice their lives for a peace that cannot be achieved."

"Don't they understand that once you're dead, you have nothing left?"

Lister could sense the frustration and helplessness in Muzan's words; she truly didn't understand why these humans did what they did.

In her eyes, those ghost hunters who shouted for revenge for their loved ones were not normal people. Normal people should understand the principle that "the dead cannot be brought back to life" after the grief and then continue to live, just like her.

This is quite normal, after all, Muzan himself was someone who did everything he could for his own "life" during his human days.

She complained about the shadow of death, but she never stopped struggling.

Her concept of life was based solely on the physical body, and she never understood the beauty of human relationships.

How could someone like her possibly understand the feelings of the Demon Slayer Corps?

Many people are able to continue living because of this precious feeling.

Is there really nothing left?