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Chapter 1043: Turmoil in the Ninja World!
Chapter 1043: Turmoil in the Ninja World!
Rest!
Since the final battle began yesterday, he hadn't had a moment of rest. Both his Spirit Energy and physical and mental strength had reached their limits.
Especially during the battle with the Sage of Six Paths, the Sun Furnace that burned the heavens and boiled the seas had pushed him to his absolute limits.
He had only managed to keep going to ensure that someone could take charge of the Blazing Sun Kingdom while he rested, which is why he had pushed himself to resurrect Uzumaki Budou.
After being resurrected, Uzumaki Budou could clearly see that Tang Ping was at his limit, so he sent Tang Ping to rest and began handling the aftermath of the war.
There was too much to do!
Just dealing with the aftermath and reorganizing the troops was a headache, let alone sealing off the battlefield and rescuing the allies trapped within the Shinju.
So, Uzumaki Budou didn't have the time to chat with Tang Ping. After sending him away, he got to work.
The outcome of this decisive battle, which determined the future of the Ninja World, began to spread, causing a massive impact.
After all, this final battle involved not only the Five Great Shinobi Villages and their allied forces but also the full strength of the Daimyo and Nobles from various countries.
Without these forces, even if they had more regular troops, they would be powerless against the Blazing Sun Kingdom.
Therefore, the Blazing Sun Kingdom needed to achieve its strategic goals before they could fully recover.
Capture the Land of Fire!
Yes, this was the Blazing Sun Kingdom's next goal.
Unifying the Ninja World was necessary, but it didn't mean everyone was qualified to join the Blazing Sun Kingdom.
Leaving the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning, as well as the neutral countries like the Land of Hot Water and the Land of the Moon, had its benefits.
Apart from using these places as dumping grounds for waste, they could also serve as 'spirit farms.'
The materials from spirits were incredibly useful, and the potions made from them were too tempting.
Moreover, having contrasts made happiness possible.
Without these contrasts, even if the Blazing Sun Kingdom did everything well, there would always be people who thought it wasn't enough, because human hearts are never satisfied.
This was evident in the world Tang Ping came from.
Living in a place like Tengoku, people still thought the moon was rounder abroad.
So, leaving these forces as contrasts was truly necessary.
Those who refused to submit to the Blazing Sun Kingdom, along with the remaining Daimyo and Nobles, could be driven to these places, so there was no need to worry about them becoming desperate and fighting to the death.
Furthermore, with the fertile Land of Fire under control, the barren Land of Earth and Land of Lightning would be meaningless.
After capturing the Land of Fire, the Blazing Sun Kingdom would control about three-fifths of the Ninja World's territory.
In terms of population, it would account for about 70% of the Ninja World.
Whether in terms of population or territory, once the Land of Fire was taken, the Blazing Sun Kingdom would reach its limits. Any more, and the remaining forces wouldn't be worth considering as opponents.
To leave some opponents for the Blazing Sun Kingdom, as well as spirit farms and waste disposal sites, Tang Ping had put a lot of thought into it.
The prerequisite for the Blazing Sun Kingdom to stop its conquest was to fully capture the Land of Fire.
To capture the Land of Fire, the first step was to take Konohagakure.
However, the main forces were still in the Land of Lightning, and it would take some time to withdraw. So, Tsunade was sent to test the waters and give the other side a chance.
If they didn't see reason, Uzumaki Budou wouldn't hold back.
She had no particular fondness for Konohagakure.
However, only a few people in the Ryounin knew about Tang Ping's strategy. So, when these forces learned the outcome of the battle, they were in an uproar.
"What!!"
"It's impossible, absolutely impossible!"
"Am I under a genjutsu?"
...
First, the gathered Daimyo and Nobles refused to believe the information.
In their view, even if the Blazing Sun Kingdom could deal with the Shinobi Alliance, it was impossible for the Alliance to lose with their assembled forces.
"Right, drag this deluded man who has fallen under genjutsu away!"
The Fire Daimyo snapped his fan shut and immediately issued orders to the guardian ninja at his side.
Before long, the intelligence officer, who had been continuously pleading his innocence, was dragged away.
There was no way around it; the information was simply too fake. Even if it were true, it had to be made false to prevent the immediate disintegration and potential civil unrest that would follow.
Thus, it was crucial to stabilize the situation.
Even the typically foolish and incompetent Fire Daimyo seemed to undergo a transformation in this critical moment.
After stabilizing the situation, the Fire Daimyo first sealed the news, then began gathering forces and dispatching more people to investigate.
Though the other Daimyo and Nobles verbally supported the Fire Daimyo, they were no fools and followed suit with their own actions.
The reactions of the Daimyo and Nobles spread like a chain reaction, rippling through the entire Ninja World.
As the news of the Blazing Sun Kingdom's victory over the Shinobi Alliance and the Noble Coalition spread, the entire Ninja World fell into turmoil.
Compared to the Daimyo and Nobles, the major ninja villages reacted more directly.
There was no self-deception; they all deliberated on their next moves.
Blazing Sun Kingdom!
Before this decisive battle, they had managed to barely contain the threat.
But now, that was impossible.
Some had already suggested submitting to the Blazing Sun Kingdom.
Of course, many more shouted their oaths to protect their villages and avenge their fallen comrades.
The ninja who had participated in this battle were nearly all lost, and without knowing whether they had died at the hands of the Akatsuki Organization or the Blazing Sun Kingdom, it was only natural to blame the Blazing Sun Kingdom.
Thus, the Blazing Sun Kingdom had become a symbol of utmost enmity.
But this was to be expected.
When they decided to use this war to eliminate the coalition, they had anticipated this outcome.
Precautions were already in place, and they were more concerned about the enemy not coming at all.
Without the main forces that had participated in the decisive battle, any remaining forces daring to seek revenge would only be a laughingstock to the Ryounin.
So, while they proclaimed their desire for revenge, the major ninja villages were more afraid of the Blazing Sun Kingdom's offensive. They were secretly forming alliances and quietly sending away some of their most valuable assets.
Ninja were not warriors who adhered to principles like "not giving up an inch of ground."
Faced with an insurmountable force, they were not above fleeing with their lives if necessary.
Of course, this was still just preparation.
For the Blazing Sun Kingdom to unify the Ninja World, they had to first conquer the Fire Country, their immediate neighbor.
Thus, all eyes were on Konohagakure.
If Konohagakure could withstand the Blazing Sun Kingdom, the others could rest easy.
But if even the long-standing capital of the Five Great Shinobi Villages could not hold out, they would have to consider their escape routes.
In a sense, Konohagakure was the eye of the storm.
And indeed, it was.
While Tang Ping slept for a week before waking up, Konohagakure was a stage for a series of dramatic events.
First, Tsunade, accompanied by Shizune and Ino, returned to Konohagakure with the intention of running for Hokage.
The three advisory elders who had remained in the village opposed her.
However, with the influence of Tsunade's advisors, Koharu and Homura, they stood no chance against Tsunade's pressure.
After all, she was a powerful Kage, and while her value in the decisive battle was minimal, she was now an invincible presence for Konohagakure.
If everything had gone smoothly, Tsunade would have become Hokage and led the village to submit to the Blazing Sun Kingdom.
But unexpectedly, Naruto, along with Kakashi and Sakura, also returned to Konohagakure and aligned themselves with the two elders.
With the support of these powerful allies, the two elders gained more confidence.
In terms of raw power, both Kakashi and Naruto were Kage-level.
What was initially a contest between two strong figures turned into a more complex situation.
To everyone's surprise, Asuma Sarutobi also returned to Konohagakure, intending to run for Hokage to lead the village against the Blazing Sun Kingdom.
For the future of the Ninja World!
Under this rallying cry, Asuma gained the support of the Daimyo and Nobles.
Each faction had its supporters.
Thus, Konohagakure decided to hold a vote to elect the Hokage in a week.
(End of Chapter)
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