At some point, humanity seemed to have separated itself from nature.
Protect the environment, protect nature.
When shouting such slogans, most people have already subconsciously placed themselves above nature.
As the embodiment of humanity's fear of nature, Hanami could be considered the incarnation of this world's nature. It has always pursued a single goal: to protect the environment, to protect the great outdoors.
Kenjaku told it that the best way to protect nature was to eliminate humanity, and to that end, he proposed a plan for human extermination.
Since the Industrial Revolution, humanity's destruction of nature has entered a new realm—polluting nature for their own benefit, polluting nature for the sake of technological development...
"[Admonition]Humans are a part of nature too, are they not?"
The pitch-black space was the newly created Kamui dimension, reflecting the emptiness of Schwarzer's heart.
At the same moment Gojo Satoru unleashed his attack, she used Kamui to save Hanami, just as Obito had used Kamui to save Kakashi.
"Humans... are also nature?"
Hanami thought it was already dead. Faced with this unfamiliar situation, it was at a complete loss, subconsciously allowing itself to be led by Schwarzer.
It didn't know what was guiding it, what was speaking to it now, but it wanted to know the meaning of its own life.
"Humanity arbitrarily cut itself off from nature, but that doesn't mean nature has cut itself off from humanity."
"Whether they are willing to admit it or not, humans are ultimately a part of nature."
"As the incarnation of nature, why would you not realize this?"
In a daze, the phantom of a pair of red eyes, their pupils surrounded by three interconnected blades, flashed behind it.
A Mangekyo Sharingan genjutsu copied from Uchiha Itachi. Like hypnosis, it made Hanami place an extraordinary amount of trust in Schwarzer's words.
"Nature... humans..."
Hanami suddenly understood something. Humans were also a part of nature, so why was it trying to eliminate humanity to protect nature?
What it didn't know was that, as a Cursed Spirit, it was an amalgamation of human fear and Cursed Energy, placing it in natural opposition to humanity.
In other words, this was pure sophistry!
"Humans are a part of nature, and human development is also a part of nature's development. This is the all-encompassing nature."
"Even if technological progress leads to environmental destruction, as long as humanity exists, the nature of this planet has not vanished."
Schwarzer's rhetoric grew increasingly exaggerated and absurd, yet Hanami found it incredibly reasonable.
For a normal Cursed Spirit, even accepting such a philosophy would be meaningless, as humans and Cursed Spirits are fundamentally different.
But the current Hanami was different. With the help of power from another world, it was no longer an ordinary Cursed Spirit.
Completely accepting Schwarzer's brainwashing, Hanami had let go of its hostility towards humanity. It had always been the 'kindest' of the Cursed Spirits.
So what should it do next? Having given up on fighting humanity, what was the meaning of its existence?
"Feel the power of nature, a brand new power. The Hanami that was a Cursed Spirit is already dead."
"You are now a new existence. No longer a Cursed Spirit, but the—God Tree."
Chakra, spiritual energy, and natural energy—a trinity.
The System's power began to envelop Hanami. The concept of the Chakra Fruit, analyzed from the fragment of the Naruto world, began to take form.
The essence of Cursed Energy is negative emotion. After fusing with natural energy and adding Hanami's own spiritual energy, it finally transformed into... Senjutsu Chakra.
The concept of the God Tree began to merge with Hanami. Chakra fused with its life force, and its own life energy fulfilled the concept of 'Life'—
Hanami: Sage Mode
"What is this power?"
Without any mishap or unexpected change, Hanami entered a perfect Sage Mode.
At the same time, its nature as a Cursed Spirit also changed. Just as Schwarzer had said, the Hanami that was a Cursed Spirit was dead.
The concept of the God Tree replaced the concept of a Cursed Spirit. It was no longer Hanami, but the God Tree itself—perhaps even the Ten-Tails itself, or the Jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails...
"Congratulations, Hanami. You have awakened to your true nature."
"From this day forward, you are the true incarnation of nature."
The Kamui dimension gradually brightened, and Schwarzer stepped out from the darkness.
This was the first time Hanami had met Schwarzer, but it recognized the voice that had been guiding it.
"This voice... has it been you speaking with me all this time?"
Schwarzer didn't answer, instead extending a hand and offering it a ring engraved with a code name—Virtue.
"This is?"
Hanami subconsciously took the ring. It felt an inexplicable trust towards Schwarzer, for she had guided it to a new life.
"[Answer]This is a symbol of the higher echelons of the Celestial Organization. You are now qualified to join us."
"[Supplement]The purpose of our organization is to bring peace to the world, guide humanity toward unity, and eliminate all war."
Schwarzer had not only borrowed the organization's name but had also plagiarized its ideology. These were the same words she had used to swindle Obito.
World peace? Hanami understood how difficult that would be to achieve.
Right now, it could feel an unparalleled serenity within its heart. Schwarzer had not deceived it. It now truly understood the meaning of life; only now was it truly living.
Humans were also a part of nature. It loved nature deeply, and it loved humanity deeply as well. Thus, it quickly made its decision and put on the ring.
"What do you need me to do?"
"[Explanation]Members of the organization have no requirements for their daily activities. I will notify you when there is a mission."
It received the same answer as Obito. Schwarzer had once again set it aside to act on its own.
Hanami itself was the greatest variable. As long as it moved freely, it would bring about unforeseeable changes. Schwarzer was starting to enjoy this process.
As for now, the fusion with the God Tree concept was complete, so it was time to send it away. There was nothing worth staying for in the Kamui dimension, and she had another scene to get to.
"[Question]Do you need me to take you back to Kenjaku's side? I happen to have some business with him."
Schwarzer felt like she was turning into the queen of haste. She still had to go swindle... no, persuade Kenjaku.
"For now, there's no need to go back. I am no longer the Hanami I once was."
"If it's possible, could you send me back to my original location?"
Hearing Kenjaku's name, Hanami thought for a moment before refusing. It no longer considered itself a Cursed Spirit.
As for its "original location," that naturally referred to the place from which Schwarzer had pulled it in—that is... Jujutsu High.
"Are you sure?" Schwarzer had no idea what it intended to do.
The only thing she could be sure of was that if Hanami returned now, it would definitely run into Gojo Satoru and the others.
In response to Schwarzer's question, Hanami simply gave a calm nod, then touched the ring on its hand.
World peace... is it really possible?
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