Decision Made

I was quiet.

I didn't know what to say.

Nagato just told me his history, and expects me to give him my answer for peace.

I remember everything I was told in the past.

…Flashback…

"I hoped by saving you, there will be a day of peace between humans and demons," the chief once said.

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"I want to create a world of no conflict," Jiriaya said.

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"Our numbers and strength may have weakened, but the will that got everyone here through the attack hasn't and as long as we keep will of fire burning, their deaths, our memories of being with them, will never die. As long as it lives their deaths will never be for nothing," Minato told me.

…

"I believe this painting represents Lord Saburo's final feelings towards Kuroda-sensei," Takashi said referring to the painting.

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"No, unlike your father we don't seek harm to humans, thus he never actually use us even though he was able to summon us,"Kurama said.

…

"There will always be death in this world. You can't prevent it. But what you can do is hold the memories of those who died in your heart and never forget the times you shared," the First Hokage told me.

…

"This is the first story Jiriaya wrote but never published, uptil now only few people were able to read it, including the 4th Hokage and his wife," Fukasaku responded.

…End of Flashback…

The book!

That's it!

I almost completely forgot about it.

I hope Nagato was one of the four that read it.

"I will break the curse," I started reciting.

"Huh?" Nagato responded as both he and Konan were surprised.

"If there's such a thing as peace, I will find it! I won't give up," I continued as I reached for my pouch to take out the 'Gutsy Ninja'.

"Those words…" Nagato responded.

"Nagato, what's the matter?" Konan asked.

"That's right! It was the same words from the first book Master Jiriaya ever wrote: The Gutsy Ninja," I responded taking out the book and showing it to Nagato, "That's why, this book is my answer."

"That book is your answer?" Nagato asked.

"When I read this book, I remember it saying Master Jiriaya based this book off of his pupil. I knew it wasn't Minato or me because we read this book after it was written," I explained, "Now I know who he was talking about. He was talking about you, Nagato."

"What? Is this just a coincidence?" Nagato asked.

"And the main character is: Naruto," I responded.

Nagato had this look that told me that he had read this book too.

"The chief of Mount Oinari use to told me that he wanted to create a world where demons and humans can live together peacefully. And my first friend: Takashi once told me a story of a painting called 'Symbol' that was made to a friendship between two famous artist," I explained, "It was because of this, I wanted to become the first Demon Ninja, not to destroy the world, but to bring the peace and friendship between demons and humans. I will do everything I can to bring the this world into peace and friendship, with the memories of the Chief, Takashi, and Master Jiriaya with me to inspire me. Because my memories of being with them will never die, and as long as it never dies, and I keep following their example with the will of fire, their deaths will never be for nothing."

Okay, so I took a bit from Minato's words during the funeral for those who died during Orochimaru's attack on the leaf.

But hey, I had to try something.

Nagato was quiet.

It even worried Konan a little.

I guess he was remembering something.

"We studied under the same master. I told you before that we should therefore be able to understand each other. I was joking then, but now you remind me of my old self," Nagato said.

"Nagato," Konan responded.

"I couldn't believe in what Jiriaya believed in, or in the man himself. But you chose a different path. In you I can see a different future," Nagato said.

Nagato removed his hads from the contraption they were in, and made a hand sign.

"I will believe in you, Naruto Uzumaki," Nagato responded, "Dedo Rinne Tensei Jutsu!"

"Huh?" I responded.

"Nagato!" Konan responded.

"Konan, it's enough! I have an new choice. A choice I'd given up on," Nagato told Konan.

I could sense something going on.

"What are you doing Nagato? What is that jutsu you're performing?" I asked.

"He who controls the Rinnegan is a master of all six peins techniques. They say he is outside life and death. Nagato is the 7th Pein, able to control life and death," Konan explained.

Wait!

Does she mean that Nagato can bring back the dead?

…Normal POV…

In the leaf village the huge demon like head appeared and opened his mouth.

Every soul of everyone Nagato was responsible for killing in the leaf was released in the air.

The souls return to the bodies of the dead.

The bodies healed in a light as they came back to life.

…

Shizune's soul returned to her body.

Her body glowed and she woke up.

Ino Shikamaru Hinata watched as they got up.

"Shizune!" Ino responded.

"Ino, Hinata, what's going on?" Shizune asked.

"It's a long story," Shikamaru responded.

…

Fukasaku body laid on the ground as Shima cried over him.

Fukasaku's soul returned to his body, he healed, and woke up.

"What just happened?" Fukasaku asked.

"You're a live!" Shima yelled.

…

Kakashi was talking to his father when his body started glowing.

"What's going on?" Kakashi asked.

"Seems like you're coming back to life," his father replied.

Kakashi couldn't believe it but knew it was true.

"By father," Kakashi said before he disappeared.

…

Kakashi's soul returned to his body.

Kakashi regain conscious.

"Looks like I was given a second chance," Kakashi responded.

…

Minato was doing his best leading the village as best as he could.

"Minato!" Kushina responded, "Those who were killed in the invasion… they're coming back to life!"

"Thanks for telling me Kushina," Minato responded as he cried a little, "You did it Naruto."

"What now?" Kushina asked.

"Send word to Sai that reinforcements will be going his direction, and that he is to return as soon as they come," Minato ordered, "Even if Sasuke isn't here, we should have the rest of Team Kakashi here."

"Right," Kushina agreed.

…Naruto's POV…

"Katsuya!" I asked.

Katsuya came out from my clothes.

"Yes Naruto, everyone that was killed during the invasion is being revived," Katsuya replied.

"I'm only able to revive those I killed during the invasion," Nagato told me, "It's the least I can do."

Finally Nagato stopped as blood came out of his mouth.

"The reason I didn't use Jiriaya's body, was because, some part of me knew Master Jiriaya wouldn't allow it. So to make sure no one else does, I toss him into the sea," Nagato responded.

For some reason, I believed him now.

It must be because what he did.

"I believe you are the boy of prophecy. This is why I must warn you," Nagato said.

Konan used her powers to take down the paper tree.

That's when I remember that I still haven't got my answer.

"What is it?" I asked.

"There was a man from the Akatsuki who controlled your father to attack Mount Oinari. It was a test of his new powers. Most likely he'll take leadership," Nagato responded, "Naruto, beware of the man with the Sharingan who was long thought to be dead."

And with that Nagato died.

…

Konan covered Nagato's body in papers, and requested me to take her to Yahiko's body.

I did that, and she covered Yahiko's body with papers.

"So what are you going to do now?" I asked, "Will you join the Akatsuki?"

"No. I'm through with the Akatsuki. Nagato and Yahiko were everything to me. Naruto, Nagato's and Yahiko's dreams are now entrusted to you. Nagato believes in you, and I believe in you too," Konan responded.

"I won't let you down," I responded.

Konan stretched her hand out and created a boquet of paper flowers.

"Nagato and Yahiko were like brothers to me, and I was willing to help them out. Even after their death, I still have two brothers who are students of Jiriaya just like me. You and Minato Namikaze," Konan said, "That's why if you two ever need help, I'll be willing to help you."

"Thanks!" I responded taking the boquet, "I'll be sure to tell Lord Hokage."

And with that, Konan left with the bodies of Nagato and Yahiko.

Little did I know, trouble was still coming.

…Normal POV…

Sasuke had assembled his squad and was planning to head to the Leaf Village.

Next Time: The last thing I expect coming back to the leaf village was a Hero's Welcome. Katsuya must of spread the word of what just happened. And things only get better. How will things turn out? Read to Find Out...