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Chapter 268: Rebellion's End and the Chosen Proletariat!
Chapter 268: Rebellion's End and the Chosen Proletariat!
"If they don't feel the pain themselves, some people will never appreciate our help!"
Dong Ping left these words for Hyuga Cangyue to ponder.
Yes!
The Lantern Clan was successfully evacuated without a scratch.
Even if they join the Heavenly Fortress as promised, they will initially be grateful.
But eventually, they will realize that despite their status as one of the three major ninja clans in the Mist Village, they haven't gained much status or power, which will undoubtedly lead to dissatisfaction.
Only through the painful realization will they cherish the help they received, feeling only gratitude and not a hint of resentment.
A single favor can turn into a deep-rooted grudge; Dong Ping had witnessed this all too often before his transcendence.
There isn't much to say about the battle itself.
Within the barrier, it was a one-sided massacre.
The Lantern Clan was formidable, but against the other two major ninja clans and all the Mist Village ninjas, they couldn't gain the upper hand.
Especially the Kaguya Clan, they were absolute combat maniacs!
The Shikotsumyaku Bloodline Limit was most vulnerable to kite tactics, but within the barrier, there was no escape, so they were the easiest to defeat.
As for Lantern Oil Horse, the Quasi-Shadow, he was no match for Kiwazawa.
With his secret techniques, he wasn't completely helpless.
However, when one side becomes a Jinchuuriki, it's a different story.
Even without considering the Jinchuuriki's ability to transform into a Tailed Beast, the mere fact of having unlimited chakra was enough to skyrocket their combat strength.
So, against Kiwazawa's overwhelming ninjutsu, Lantern Oil Horse met his tragic end.
"Impossible! How could you have so much chakra unless..."
Suddenly, Lantern Oil Horse seemed to realize something.
Whoosh!!
A massive tail abruptly emerged from behind Kiwazawa, flipping Lantern Oil Horse onto the ground, his chakra nearly depleted.
"That's right! I've become the Jinchuuriki of the Three-Tails!"
Kiwazawa announced loudly.
Even as his words caused the surrounding Mist ninjas to unconsciously take a few steps back, he still spoke them.
After all, Jinchuuriki were seen as 'monsters' in the eyes of all ninjas.
But what made monsters truly terrifying was their immense power.
So, while the Mist ninjas feared him, they also obeyed him more.
And the Three-Tails that Kiwazawa possessed was part of Madara's plan.
Initially, the Three-Tails' chakra was implanted into Haruno Rin.
It was only for strategic purposes, and there was no need to use the real beast, but the escorting Mist ninjas were unaware, believing it to be the actual Three-Tails (which was why Kakashi had no choice but to take drastic action; Dong Ping only learned of this after rescuing the person!).
The real Three-Tails had been 'implanted' into Kiwazawa by Madara.
As a Jinchuuriki, Kiwazawa easily fell victim to Dai To's Mangekyo Sharingan.
Bang! Lantern Oil Horse's body slammed heavily onto the ground.
At this moment, the leader of the Lantern Clan was drenched in his own blood, his mind replaying his son's words of persuasion.
At that time, he had considered Kiwazawa, the Fourth Mizukage, to be a mere upstart, believing that their Lantern Clan could easily handle the situation and reclaim their rightful position as Mizukage.
Now, it seemed he was wrong.
"Moonlit, it seems your choice was the right one!"
Lantern Oil Horse felt a sense of relief, even though he hadn't listened to his son's advice, he also hadn't stopped his son's covert actions, and now it seemed that this small action might very well save their clan.
As one of the three major ninja clans of the Mist Hidden Village, they resided not far from the village itself.
Hmm, one difference between the Mist Village and the Leaf Village was that the ninja clans lived in a 'dispersed' manner, with only ninjas residing within the village itself.
It wasn't that they disliked living in the village; the reason was that the village couldn't sustain the supply demands, so they had to disperse to reduce the pressure.
Kiwazawa approached him.
"From today onwards, the Lantern Clan will become history!"
As he spoke, the weapon in his hand pierced through Lantern Oil Horse's heart.
Although the Lantern Clan possessed their unique 'Water Transformation Jutsu,' without chakra, this secret technique was useless.
As for the others?
They had already perished.
Facing an overwhelming advantage and with their morale crushed, it was a one-sided slaughter.
The despair deepened as they were trapped within the barrier, with no means of escape.
With that, the rebellion had come to an end.
What followed was the inevitable retribution.
In the Shinobi World, there was no concept of sparing one's family from punishment.
If the Lantern Clan and their smaller affiliated ninja clans were not dealt with, there was a chance that their remaining ninja descendants might rise up in the future.
In the Shinobi World, the complete annihilation of rebels was the norm.
Several minutes later, after confirming that all the rebels had been eliminated, Kiwazawa officially ordered the extermination of the rebels' clan members.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Mist Hidden Village Shadow Unit ninjas rushed towards the direction of the Lantern Clan's compound.
With the clan's combat forces already neutralized, there was no need for Kiwazawa to act personally; dispatching his subordinates would suffice.
After witnessing the departure of the Mist ninjas, Dong Ping finally called out to Hyuga Cangyue.
"Let's go!"
It was now their turn to take action.
Meanwhile, at the Lantern Clan's compound, located over a hundred kilometers from the Mist Hidden Village, was a heavily fortified settlement with a significant population.
Surrounding the compound were vast cultivated fields, currently barren due to the season, overgrown with wild grasses and algae.
The extremely humid natural environment made farming in the Land of Water a true challenge.
The only silver lining was the well-developed fishing industry.
The Lantern Clan's possession of such a vast territory was a testament to their strength, allowing them to occupy this region.
Presently, the Lantern Clan's compound was under strict lockdown.
Every household was tightly shut, its inhabitants anxiously awaiting news.
Unfortunately, the news that arrived was not good; it was the harbinger of death.
"Mizukage's orders: leave none alive!"
Upon reaching the town, the Mist ninjas wasted no time and began a bloody massacre.
The disparity between the ninjas and the Lantern Clan members was evident, leaving the latter with little power to resist.
Occasionally, a ninja would rebel, only to be swiftly subdued.
"Ah!"
"Help!"
"Run!"
...
The area was filled with incessant screams and the stench of blood.
Not far away, Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue watched coldly.
"Are you not going to make a move yet?"
Hyuga Cangyue now understood Dong Ping's intentions but felt that delaying further would significantly reduce their gains.
"No rush," Dong Ping shook his head.
He was genuinely unhurried, having only eliminated a few hundred thus far.
It was no wonder that the Lantern Clan, one of the three major clans of the Mist Village, boasted a large number of clan members, enabling them to muster over a thousand ninjas.
Additionally, the presence of smaller affiliated ninja clans and ordinary people made the settlement seem less extensive, but its actual population neared ten thousand.
With such a large number of people, it was impossible to evacuate everyone, hence the need for 'screening.'
And these Mist ninjas were the perfect screening tool.
Leading them was a 'familiar' figure.
A stout, robust man with orange hair reaching his waist, sharp teeth, and green stripes painted on his cheeks—Watermelon Mountain Blowfish Demon!
Previously, he had been turned into a lucky charm by Maito Dai after escaping back to the Mist Hidden Village, making him the only remaining member of the Seven Swordsmen of Pain who had not defected.
The other two had fled the village.
Behind him was a shark-faced youth, presumably the future member of the Akatsuki, Persimmon Crab Demon.
Persimmon Crab Demon!
A diligent and hardworking proletariat.
Yes, this was Dong Ping's assessment of him.
Moreover, he was skilled, intelligent, and didn't even require a salary.
Such a chosen proletariat!
However, Persimmon Crab Demon was still loyal to the Mist Hidden Village, and Dong Ping couldn't yet sway him. Only when he became weary and resentful of missions like this, where he had to slaughter his kin to maintain secrecy, would be the best time to recruit him.
"Hmm?"
Hyuga Cangyue, with her Byakugan, suddenly looked in a specific direction.
(End of Chapter)
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