Chapter 192 : Spreading rumors and misleading the public
Seeing Orochimaru's expectant gaze, Uchiha Yuzuru shook his head: "Those two guys have been hiding, they probably won't die."
"Really?" Orochimaru's eyes visibly dimmed. "That's truly a pity."
Seeing Orochimaru's disappointed expression, Uchiha Yuzuru couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
Filial piety!
So filial!
This was why he never took Disciples.
In the Ninja World, there were many filial Disciples like Orochimaru.
If Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that his former Disciple was so eager for his death, he wondered what kind of mood he would be in.
Senju Tsunade, on the other hand, couldn't help but clap her hands and exclaim, "Yuzuru, let's drink together tonight."
For so many years, Tsunade had actually been feeling indignant.
It was just that the Senju Clan had declined, and she alone was powerless to change anything.
Now, hearing that Konoha had been destroyed, she only felt immense relief.
Konoha had long ceased to be the way it was when she was a child; it was better that it was destroyed now.
Kakashi Hatake, who was nearby, also rarely offered a comment: "Everything Konoha is experiencing now is self-inflicted. I hope they can at least learn some lessons from it."
Upon hearing such news, the Third Raikage and the others no longer had the mind to continue the meeting.
Immediately, the Third Raikage directly said: "It just so happens that we have time now, let's all go for a drink together."
"Dodai, Mabui, you two will have to work hard to quickly plan the use of these one hundred billion Ryo."
Hearing this, Mabui and Dodai sighed in despair.
Why were they always the ones getting hurt? They also wanted to go drinking and relax!
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A month passed quickly, and the events that occurred in Konoha spread throughout the entire Ninja World.
Uchiha Yuzuru single-handedly invaded Konoha, turning Konoha Village into ruins... This incident caused an uproar in the Ninja World.
At first, no one believed it, but when photos of Konoha Village were circulated, those who doubted were stunned.
The matter was actually true!
Konoha Village really had become a ruin!
The Land of Earth, the Land of Water, and the Land of Wind suddenly became extremely nervous, and began to excavate underground shelters at the fastest speed.
And with the ninja villages as the center, they built satellite cities around them.
Although this would scatter personnel, it was better than being wiped out in one go like Konoha.
It is worth mentioning that the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki fell seriously ill, and in his coma, he kept muttering strange words like "that man is back, but the other man is gone."
As for the Land of Lightning, it was even more lively.
At the Third Raikage's instruction, newspapers published photos of Konoha's destruction and used a large amount of space to narrate the events.
The story of Uchiha Yuzuru's righteous fury for the citizens directly made the people of the Land of Lightning float on clouds, all immensely proud, walking with their chests puffed out a bit more.
After all, to go against the entirety of Konoha for an ordinary citizen of the Land of Lightning, and ultimately destroy the evil Konoha... such a story, which even novels and storybooks wouldn't dare to write, actually happened to them. How could this not make them proud?
Uchiha Yuzuru's prestige instantly surpassed all previous Raikage, becoming a hero in the hearts of the Land of Lightning's citizens.
And the "Short, Stout Merchant" who was saved by Uchiha Yuzuru had also become a celebrity in the Land of Lightning.
His exploits of rampaging through Konoha Village with Uchiha Yuzuru were widely reported, inspiring envy in countless ordinary people.
Such an experience was enough to brag about for a lifetime.
Furthermore, in this incident, the merchants of the Land of Lightning were the happiest.
Now, no matter where they went, they would carry their Land of Lightning identification with them.
Almost none of the bandits and marauders who lived by looting in the Ninja World would dare to attack them.
No one wanted to suffer the thunderous retaliation of the Land of Lightning.
After all, even a powerful ninja village like Konoha, one of the best in the Ninja World, was destroyed; their small fry were even less significant.
As for the Land of Fire, it was a bit tragic.
Under the forced requisition of Shimura Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen, many people were directly displaced and couldn't escape.
Starving disaster victims began to attack each other for survival, resorting to cannibalism.
Almost overnight, the entire Land of Fire became a living hell.
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Kumogakure.
Uchiha Yuzuru, the Third Raikage, Kakashi Hatake, Senju Tsunade, A, Uchiha Fugaku, and others walked down the street.
The Land of Fire's compensation had arrived, so everyone celebrated again.
They had been drinking until now, and it was already late at night.
"Yuzuru, having you come to Kumogakure was the best decision I've ever made in my life."
"Tell me what you want, and I'll fulfill everything for you."
Hearing the Third Raikage's drunken words, Uchiha Yuzuru smiled: "I lack nothing now; everything is for our common goal."
Hearing this, everyone's eyes couldn't help but show some anticipation.
From the current perspective, Konoha Village was no longer a concern, and occupying the Land of Fire was only a matter of time.
If they could truly unify the Ninja World, they would surely be historically renowned like Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.
Just then, a dozen people suddenly rushed out from an alley.
They held up signs and knelt directly on the ground.
A and Kakashi Hatake immediately blocked their path, saying in a deep voice: "Who are you, and what do you want?"
"We are villagers of Kumogakure, and we have something to say to the Third Raikage and Uchiha Yuzuru."
The Third Raikage frowned: "What's wrong?"
"We want to ask you to abandon external wars and stop destroying the peace of the Ninja World."
"Have you ever considered how many people have died for your ambition, and how many more will die in the future?"
"Slaughter only brings hatred. We should embrace everything with an inclusive mindset and respect everyone's choices."
"The events of Konoha should not be repeated. If you continue to act arbitrarily, you will surely become criminals of history!"
After hearing their words, the previously joyful atmosphere instantly vanished.
The Third Raikage coldly said: "We have our own considerations. You only need to mind your own business."
"The Land of Lightning and the Ninja World will only get better and better."
Hearing this, the leader loudly retorted: "We are members of the Land of Lightning, and we also have the right to express our opinions."
"We don't want to bear the crime of being murderers and butchers, and we certainly don't want to continue aiding evil."
"If you don't adopt our opinions, we will not give up."
"I believe everyone will agree with our philosophy; you are wrong!"
The Third Raikage didn't know how to deal with it for a moment.
It was just a difference of opinion; arresting them seemed like making a mountain out of a molehill, but ignoring them felt somewhat irritating.
Just as he hesitated, a flash of a blade quickly passed.
Immediately after, all dozen people kneeling on the ground had their throats slit.
"Yuzuru, did you... kill them all?"
Uchiha Yuzuru flicked the blood beads from his blade and snorted coldly: "These evil Konoha spies actually disguised themselves as citizens of our Land of Lightning."
"It's one thing for them not to hide properly, but they even dared to come before us and bewilder the masses with their demonic words."
"From today onwards, thoroughly investigate all suspicious individuals. We absolutely cannot allow enemies to disguise themselves as citizens of our Land of Lightning to divide us!"
Seeing Uchiha Yuzuru's righteous demeanor, Uchiha Fugaku, Kakashi Hatake, and the others all had expressions of admiration on their faces.
They immediately said in a deep voice: "Understood!"