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Chapter 197: A Knife in the Back!
Chapter 197: A Knife in the Back!
After entering the city, everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
The situation inside the city hadn't changed; it was still dilapidated and poor.
If it had undergone a drastic transformation like the outside, they might have suspected that they were under an illusion.
It was too damn scary.
At this point, the survivors who had just broken through the siege indeed felt a little bit of the 'shock' of productivity.
Xiaolin Ping and Yebi Daxiong also came out to greet them.
And the latter's gaze immediately fell on Uchiha Jingxiang.
"???"
Tang Ping's mind was filled with doubt.
It seemed that the two definitely had some kind of relationship.
However, he wouldn't ask about it but instead waited for them to come closer before giving instructions:
"You two are responsible for arranging the people!"
With subordinates around, he, as the commander, didn't need to worry about these tasks.
Uchiha Hachidai began to hand over the duties to the two.
At this time, the majority of the refugees and the Shinobi Army had already left the Tian Shou Pavilion to carry out tasks or work outside, so even with the arrival of this group, there were plenty of empty tents.
Especially with the arrival of the Demon Country's witches, management became much easier.
These witches, besides purifying and exorcising, were also skilled in management. With them as administrators, along with a few small clans that had pledged allegiance to Tang Ping and the Honda Guild, a basic management structure was formed.
If not for the Wailiang and the Terracotta Warriors being in the neighboring River Country, it would have been even more bustling.
Honda Taka and Ashikaga Seihachi led a group of witches who had already accompanied the Wailiang to the Qidian Orphanage.
In Fire Country, there were still some reservations.
But in River Country, where there were no ninja villages, they could act as they pleased, allowing the productivity of the Wailiang to be fully unleashed.
By the way!
Tang Ping had also issued an order earlier.
To clear out the bandits and rogue ninjas in River Country.
The Tian Shou Pavilion was too close to the western part of River Country. Given the mobility of ninjas, they could reach the city in less than a day, so it made sense to eliminate the threat from the flank in advance.
Such an order fell within the authority of Tang Ping, the commander of the Shinobi Army, and didn't require him to pay any price.
Even if there were any costs, they would be borne by the village.
See!
This is what you call getting something for free.
Directly using Konoha's power to do his own business.
After all, thanks to his actions, the area around the Qidian Orphanage on Riverheart Island became exceptionally 'clean.'
The harsh environment couldn't stop the ninjas' progress.
The reconnaissance capabilities of the ninjas were also sufficient to find and eliminate the targets hiding away.
What the nobles and lords spent countless efforts and manpower on couldn't solve, was immediately resolved with a single order from Tang Ping.
However, he didn't go overboard and have the Shinobi Army 'plow' through the entire River Country.
Only the southern coastal region of River Country, covering several million square kilometers, was the target of the cleanup.
This area was enough for his initial development.
If such a level of operation were issued as a mission, it would require a starting fee of at least several billion ryo, and there would be no guarantee of the outcome.
After all, the scale was too large and the time too long.
But during wartime, as the commander, Tang Ping could issue an order and achieve this without any cost.
And if needed, he could do it again at any time.
Being the commander meant having the freedom to act as he pleased.
Soon, Tang Ping, along with Hyuga Cangyue, Yamakai Koji, Uchiha Yayi, Uchiha Jingxiang, and Uchiha Xiangtai, entered the commander's office or meeting room.
While it might not be possible to rebuild the mountain city in such a short time, setting up a dual-purpose office was no issue.
"The Regeneration Elixir will take some time. During this period, can you pretend to be injured? Is that okay?"
After sitting at the head of the conference table, Tang Ping immediately asked Uchiha Xiangtai, who was strong like a bear and could form the 'Wild Bear Duo' with Yebi Daxiong.
"No problem!"
Uchiha Xiangtai, whose right hand was tightly wrapped in white bandages, nodded lightly. In reality, it was just a piece of dry wood inside.
Regeneration Elixir!
It wasn't a secret to them.
"Then, there's this..."
Tang Ping handed a piece of intelligence that Xiaolin Ping had just given him to Uchiha Yayi, detailing the recent activities within the village.
The information was enough for Uchiha Yayi to clearly understand the situation she and the Main Branch were facing.
Should they return to the village at all costs, enduring the dissatisfaction of the village elders and the clan, or ‘sacrifice’ themselves on the frontlines and become heroes for the Uchiha and the village?
That's right!
The village had already publicized these Uchiha clan members of the Main Branch as 'sacrifice heroes' and even offered significant compensation to the Uchiha clan.
Now, with the publicity and compensation in place, if these 'sacrificed heroes' of the Uchiha Main Branch suddenly returned to the village, it would be a slap in the face. It would be a miracle if they received a warm welcome.
Tang Ping couldn't help but sigh in amazement when he saw the intelligence.
The Konoha F4 truly lived up to their status as his "true" allies, worthy of trust. This move almost completely cut off the retreat path for Uchiha Yayi and the Main Branch ninja.
Returning to the village would mean being targeted by the village and ostracized by the clan.
After all, their existence was a stain on the village and the Uchiha clan, and they would either be eliminated or ignored.
"Uchiha Fugaku!!"
Uchiha Yayi murmured this name repeatedly, her eyes filled with hatred.
If he were to appear at this moment, no one would doubt whether she would cut him down.
It was utterly inhumane.
The Main Branch was also part of the Uchiha clan!
How could they, under the village's appeasement and negotiations, simply default to the 'sacrifice' of the Main Branch?
It was no wonder she reacted this way.
Uchiha Jingxiang and Uchiha Sho, who had also read the intelligence, were equally enraged, wishing they could return to the village and cut down Uchiha Fugaku.
Even if this 'sacrifice' decision wasn't made by him.
But as the clan leader, defaulting to the sacrifice of clan members was his fault. No amount of compensation could make up for it.
Dead people can't enjoy compensation!
It could only be said that the words Tang Ping had spoken to Hachidai were indeed quite reasonable.
Tang Ping was also clear about one thing: Uchiha Fugaku wasn't defaulting to the sacrifice of the Main Branch just because of the compensation. He wasn't that kind of person.
It was because of the 'Will of Fire.'
Using this, trying to manipulate him, was far too easy.
And this was just the beginning.
In the future, for the sake of the village and the Will of Fire, he would step back time and again, even turning a blind eye to the clan being massacred by the village using his own son's hands.
Calling him brainwashed would be an understatement.
At the same time, Tang Ping also understood something he had long been puzzled about.
Why did a super genius beauty like Uchiha Yayi have no record in the original history?
It might be because of this incident, turning her into a taboo, leaving no trace behind.
In other words, due to his presence, he had already altered her predetermined fate of death.
However, he didn't voice this speculation.
Before he could get to the main point, offering that the Tian Shou Pavilion would open its arms to the Main Branch and that they could consider this place their 'new home,' a messenger ninja brought in an urgent report.
"What could be so urgent now? It can't be that the second line of defense has been breached by the Mist ninja, right?"
Tang Ping waved the messenger ninja away while unsealing the scroll, making a light joke.
He had always been serious about the Konoha leadership.
But when he saw the intelligence on the scroll, he instinctively cursed.
Damn!
His face also turned grave.
No matter how he looked at it, he hadn't expected something like this to happen.
Something that completely caught him off guard.
(End of Chapter)
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