Chapter 292
Obviously, neither Rock Lee nor Might Guy were affected by the Great Toad Sage's groveling.
Instead, they became more and more excited and passionate.
Hmph, even Immortals as old and powerful as the Great Toad Sage are just bullies who fear the strong. As men of youth, Guy-sensei and I will never give up our ideals and ambitions so easily. We'll train harder and move forward with passion, living up to the expectations of the Fifth Hokage—Uchiha Yuta!
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Dead silence!
Watching Might Guy and Rock Lee hugging each other and crying, many Konoha shinobi and civilians felt second-hand embarrassment. Yet, after seeing their trademark thick eyebrows, everyone could only sigh in relief.
What else could they do?
Guy and Lee had always been known in Konoha for their "youthful passion." As long as they weren't embarrassed, it was everyone else who ended up embarrassed for them.
Even Kakashi and the others quietly turned their heads away, pretending they didn't know the pair.
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"The Great Toad Sage is finished…"
"Slapped down by the Fifth Hokage—Uchiha Yuta—and he didn't dare say a single harsh word. The Great Toad Sage is nothing more than that."
"The fact that even the Great Toad Sage grovels proves how terrifying Lord Uchiha Yuta truly is. A being who has lived since the Sage of Six Paths himself still had to bow his noble head."
"Great Toad Sage? He's just a coward."
"Now it's up to Uchiha Madara to act. But even before their final confrontation, the Great Toad Sage has already raised the white flag. What a disgrace."
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Meanwhile, Konan of Amegakure, Terumi Mei—the Fifth Mizukage, Princess Sara of Ancient Loulan, the Queen of Loulan, as well as leaders from the Land of Demons and Takigakure, all wore mocking smiles.
No one here was a fool.
Now that they were tied to the Fifth Hokage—Uchiha Yuta—their fates were bound with Konoha's.
And what did they see?
Lord Uchiha Yuta had annihilated Shima and Fukasaku of Mount Myōboku from a distance, then forced the Great Toad Sage to kneel and submit. Just thinking about it filled them with pride.
The stronger the Fifth Hokage was, the greater their own chances of victory. If he truly united the shinobi world, those who followed him would rise to glory.
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"Forget it. Let's keep watching…"
A few moments later, Terumi Mei's pretty face lit up with excitement as she said,
"The Fifth Hokage—Uchiha Yuta—is too incredible. Even the Great Toad Sage didn't dare resist."
"Hmph, the Great Toad Sage is nothing but a turtle shrinking in its shell. His followers were killed, and he didn't dare utter a word. Do you really expect such a coward to turn the tide?" Konan sneered coldly.
Ever since Nagato's death at the hands of Black Zetsu and Obito, her heart had been tied to Amegakure alone. Even if Nagato had been resurrected by Edo Tensei, it was already too late. Now she sided with Uchiha Yuta, if only to prove—both to herself and to Nagato—that running away from reality had always been wrong.
As for Nagato, she believed he should settle things himself now.
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"The Great Toad Sage has been ruined. I wonder what Uchiha Madara and the Sage of Six Paths think of this?"
Princess Sara's eyes sparkled. "With a pig teammate like the Great Toad Sage, Madara and the Sage of Six Paths will probably cough blood from sheer anger."
Queen Loulan chuckled. "Indeed. The Great Toad Sage's actions may well undo everything Madara and the Sage worked to build."
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At the same time, within the Hyūga compound—
"W-what is this?!"
Hinata Hanabi activated her Byakugan and cursed, "Unbelievable! The Great Toad Sage, famous throughout the ninja world, is actually this pathetic? He caved in after Lord Uchiha Yuta killed Fukasaku and Shima. Not a trace of the dignity of a legendary sage remains. It's shameful!"
At least I would never disgrace myself like that, she thought.
Bang!
Hinata Hyūga suddenly smacked her younger sister on the head.
"Ahh!" Hanabi yelped in mock pain. "Sister, why did you hit me? Did I say something wrong? The Great Toad Sage really is a coward!"
"You're right, but… be more ladylike," Hinata scolded, rolling her eyes. "A young woman shouldn't be spouting vulgarities all the time. It's disgraceful."
"Fine…" Hanabi pouted, then said cautiously, "I'll try to be more ladylike. After all, the Fifth Hokage—Uchiha Yuta—probably prefers elegant girls."
"W-wha—"
Hinata's cheeks turned pink instantly. But before she could react further, Hanabi burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, sister, you're blushing!"
Before Hinata could scold her again, Hanabi darted away, laughing mischievously.
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