Chapter 27: Please Step Into the Trap

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After the announcement of their allegiance, the thousand Rain ninjas led by Uchiha Madara arrived at Amegakure, causing the entire village to tremble as if hit by a magnitude-16 earthquake.

Originally, after the death of the Raikage, Amegakure had plunged into internal strife.

Moreover, within this turmoil, there were three factions vying for power.

The first faction consisted of the loyalists of the late Raikage, the second faction was composed of the ninja forces of the elders under the Raikage's command, and the third faction was a group of ninjas secretly planted by the Daimyo of the Land of Rain in Amegakure.

Between these three factions, the loyalists of the late Raikage and the elders were like fire and water, constantly clashing every night.

The faction aligned with the Daimyo, however, chose to stay neutral, and neither of the other two factions dared to provoke them rashly.

In the midst of this chaotic situation, Uchiha Madara arrived with a thousand Rain ninjas, forcefully taking over Amegakure!

No one could have imagined that Uchiha Madara, who had killed the Raikage, would come to Amegakure!

At that moment, the ninjas of the elder faction and the Daimyo's faction were nearly in tears.

Why, oh why, did you, Uchiha Madara, not return to Konoha to stir trouble but instead target our tiny Amegakure?

And what happened to the thousand elite ninjas sent to fight the Rock? Why are they all now under your command!?

What does Uchiha Madara intend to do in the Land of Rain and Amegakure?

Unsure of the situation, the other three factions ceased their fighting and observing, choosing instead to hide in their homes, intending to quietly watch Uchiha Madara's next move.

Thus, Amegakure entered a strange period of calm.

Uchiha Madara paid no heed to the squabbling of the other three factions.

Upon arriving in Amegakure, Uchiha Madara led the thousand Rain ninjas straight into the administrative center of the village—the Rikyaku Building, representing the highest political and military authority in Amegakure. The other three factions remained silent.

Then, Madara began familiarizing himself with the overall situation of Amegakure, including politics, military affairs, and economics, among other aspects. Clearly, he acted as if he were the boss of Amegakure, and the other factions still said nothing.

Finally, Uchiha Madara began placing his own people, dispersing the thousand Rain ninjas he had just sworn allegiance to across various important departments in Amegakure, such as the Administrative Department, Treasury, General Staff Office, Security Division, and Anbu Black Ops, and so on.

Now, the other three factions could no longer remain silent.

What nonsense! You’re blatantly infringing on their territory! Do you think they'll just stand idly by?

Mutually agreeing to act in unison, the three factions gathered together and marched toward the Rikyaku Building in the Administration Department.

This combined force of the three factions totaled nearly five thousand ninjas. The civilians of Amegakure quickly shut their doors and hid inside their homes. It was clear to them that something big was about to happen.

The leaders of the three factions led their respective groups of ninjas to the entrance of the Rikyaku Building. They exchanged glances, then waved their hands behind them. Five thousand ninjas swiftly and silently formed a defensive perimeter.

Some blocked the streets and alleys, others stood on rooftops, and some hid in the shadows. From above, it appeared as though the entire Rikyaku Building was surrounded by a sea of ninjas, ready for battle.

The leaders of the three factions were quite distinct.

The die-hard faction of the late Raikage was led by a bald, burly ninja who exuded an aura of toughness.

The leader of the elder faction was naturally the elder of Amegakure—a gaunt, grim-looking old man.

The leader of the faction aligned with the Daimyo was a portly man who looked more like a merchant than a politician, always smiling cheerfully.

The fat man from the Daimyo's faction stood in the center, with the bald ninja and the gaunt elder flanking him. The three shared a peculiarly默契 glance, then walked forward together. Each of them was followed by several jounin.

As they entered the doorway of the Rikyaku Building, they felt something amiss.

How come there isn’t a single guard at the entrance!?

Logically speaking, when they entered with their forces, someone should have stopped them—or at least asked what they were here for.

Instead, the building stood wide open. Even during Zhuge Liang's famous "empty city" stratagem, there were soldiers sweeping and watering the gates!

Puzzled, they pressed on, unable to turn back now due to pride. Even if there were traps inside, they had no choice but to venture into the dragon’s den.

In truth, the people of Amegakure were not stupid—they were just short on experience.

Confident in their ability to storm the dragon’s lair with just a few jounin, they underestimated the situation. For true Kage-level ninjas, jounin were insignificant, let alone Uchiha Madara, who was above even Kage level!

This Rikyaku Building was no ordinary dragon’s lair—it was a veritable den of demons!

Yet, these three fools remained oblivious and strode confidently inside.

Throughout their journey, whether walking through the corridors or climbing the stairs, they encountered not a single ninja or soul. This only heightened their growing sense of unease.

Finally, the three groups arrived at the door of the office representing the highest authority in Amegakure—the Rikyaku's office.

A cautious jounin pushed the door open and, finding no hidden traps, they entered.

Inside, they witnessed a seemingly normal but oddly unsettling scene.

Behind the Rikyaku's desk sat Uchiha Madara, wearing a simple black cloak, leaning over a stack of documents, diligently reviewing and signing them. He looked like a hardworking and diligent leader.

The smiling fat man, the bald ninja, and the gaunt elder all exchanged strange looks.

Chapter end