"The peace did," he speaks it slowly, considering. "It came and went, war after war, but-- the village itself continued, prospered even. Many others followed our examples. Now, I think, after four major wars, change comes." Though the togetherness might be in part that their enemy is something otherworldly. There's no choice but to band together. He does, however, have faith. In Naruto.

A long inhale and slow nod followed. Red eyes slipped from the lanterns and back to Alice. He gives her a look over. Considers a moment. "Tell me, Alice, of your world, yourself?"