Chapter 50:
Through sheer force and deterrence, Orochimaru believed that all nations could be compelled to compromise, creating an era of peace and prosperity. While this idea might sound far-fetched to some, it was a genuine belief for Orochimaru. He saw it as not just a possibility but a future he could bring into reality.
And, as he thought about it more, he realized there were three others in the original timeline who shared a similar vision.
The first was Danzo. His goal had been the same to bring order to the chaotic ninja world. However, his strength was insufficient to support his ambition. He hadn't even had the chance to start a concrete plan, let alone achieve success or failure.
The second was Nagato, also known as Pain. Nagato aimed to capture the tailed beasts and use them to create the ultimate weapon, the Ten-Tails, in order to intimidate the five great nations into submission. He had almost succeeded in his endeavor. Yet, in the end, his strength was still lacking, and he was defeated partly due to the protagonist's overwhelming influence and the infamous "Talk no Jutsu."
The third was Kaguya. She not only thought along these lines but also acted on them, successfully achieving her goal. Kaguya had subdued the entire world under her rule, and if not for the betrayal by her own children when she attempted to use humanity to cultivate the God Tree, the ninja world would still be under her dominion. War would never have broken out.
In his past life, Orochimaru had been an ordinary person on Earth, powerless to change his situation. He lived a life of mediocrity, often at the mercy of others, without the means to pursue grand ambitions. But now, things were different. Now, he was Orochimaru, armed with both a system and talent. His circumstances had changed dramatically, and with them, his aspirations had grown exponentially.
Of course, these ambitions were far off in the future. For now, they were plans he kept close to his chest, revealing them to no one not even to Uzumaki Mito. When he had briefly mentioned his vision of unifying the world to Tsunade, it had been more of a whim than a true disclosure.
Mito, meanwhile, listened to Orochimaru's words with a gentle smile and nodded approvingly. "Talented, hardworking, and with a clear sense of direction. You're a good child."
She chuckled softly. "That girl, Tsunade, was right about you."