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Chapter 288: Danzo, You're Kidding Me, I'm Crying!
Chapter 288: Danzo, You're Kidding Me, I'm Crying!
Leaf Village!
After nearly a year of ceasefire, the village has regained its former prosperity and peace.
Although many have perished, such losses are commonplace in the Shinobi World, so smiles have returned to people's faces.
Dong Ping's gaze fell upon the fields surrounding the village.
From these fields, one could gather intelligence.
At the very least, it was evident that Leaf Village no longer lacked labor, as the fields were filled with crops.
Last year, many of these fields had been abandoned.
However, it was unclear whether Leaf Village had been cheated.
Seeds!
The production of Celestial Guard One was no longer a secret after its large-scale implementation, so Dong Ping knew that many had been lost.
In other words, their strength was formidable; otherwise, it wouldn't have been lost but stolen.
Undoubtedly, many forces had been cheated.
What Dong Ping didn't know was that in the area controlled by the Root Division, his Celestial Guard One had already been planted.
The only reason it wasn't cultivated on a large scale was that the yield had deteriorated significantly.
Upon entering the village,
One could see leisurely villagers and playful children, evoking a sense of relaxation.
For ninjas constantly under tension, this was the very lifestyle they yearned for.
Perhaps for this reason, ninjas remained fiercely loyal to the village.
Soon, they arrived at the Yamagakai Clan.
The Uchiha, no longer had a place to call their own.
When they relocated, Dong Ping chose to exchange all his properties for ninjutsu and information, intending to sever ties between the Long House lineage and the Uchiha in the village.
The Long House lineage now received additional compensation at the Heavenly Fortress.
Whether it was real estate or land, everything was far better than before.
Most importantly, they wouldn't face ostracism there.
Now, even if the Uchiha Long House lineage were invited back, they wouldn't return.
They weren't masochists who enjoyed being ostracized and targeted.
The Yamagakai Clan, with Yamagakai Kousuke, the 'Storm's Wrath,' had gained significant influence and was even more renowned than before.
Although some clan members had relocated to the Heavenly Fortress, a few older ones remained in Leaf Village.
Apart from the difficulty of leaving their homeland, they also stayed to handle miscellaneous tasks for the Heavenly Fortress, just like the young ninjas who had pledged allegiance to him.
Therefore, when Dong Ping and his group arrived, they naturally stayed at the Yamagakai Clan's territory without hesitation.
They treated it as their base within the village.
As for Hyuga Cangyue, she naturally returned.
She hadn't completely escaped the 'Cage Bird' yet and still needed to maintain her disguise.
As her body adapted to the natural energy brought by the Nine-Tailed Fox, her resistance to the 'Cage Bird' had significantly increased.
At the very least, she no longer had to worry about being 'cursed to death' by the main family.
Just as they finished enjoying the Yamagakai Clan's hospitality, someone came knocking on their door that evening.
"Excuse me!"
After the polite greeting, the visitor 'barged' in.
It was the pregnant Uzumaki Kyuhinane, followed by Fuyuki Namikaze, whose face was both embarrassed and polite, and Kakashi, with one eye covered by his forehead protector.
Hmm, I didn't expect them to have such an appearance now.
"Big Sister Kyuhinane!"
Dong Ping greeted her with a smile.
Even while pregnant, her personality remained as fiery as ever.
Judging from her bulging belly, it seemed that the Nine-Tails Disturbance was less than two months away.
"Little Sugar, if you don't come to see me for so long, are you asking for a beating?!"
Kyuhinane raised her fist in a playful threat.
"Alright, Kyuhinane, let's go inside first!"
Fuyuki Namikaze stepped forward to defuse the situation.
As for Kakashi, he silently followed them into the room.
He was no longer part of the Root Division but was specifically assigned to protect Kyuhinane.
After experiencing the deaths of his friends and the torment of killing his teammates, he had entered a state of 'giving up.'
Perhaps for this reason, Fuyuki Namikaze had pulled him out of the Root Division and tasked him with protecting Kyuhinane, allowing him to witness the birth of new life and hopefully helping him emerge from the darkness.
The original plan was indeed good, but who could have foreseen the Nine-Tails Disturbance that followed, resulting in the loss of his teacher and mentor? That's why he decided to take a break from it all.
Today's visit was initiated by Uzumaki Kyuhinane, so it was a pleasant one.
And they even had a hot pot feast!
Obviously, since this was a personal visit, Fuyuki Namikaze only chatted casually, mentioning the benefits of returning to the Leaf Village.
"He truly lives up to the title of Hokage!"
After the three of them left, Uchiha Meika couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.
Although Fuyuki didn't discuss official matters, he kept talking about the advantages of returning to the village, which was a subtle form of assistance.
"He's the Hokage; it's only natural for him to consider the village's well-being!"
Dong Ping didn't find this surprising at all; he had already anticipated this before their return.
"By the way, aren't you going to meet the clan leader?"
Before the other person could respond, he changed the subject.
Yes, this time, Uchiha Meika was 'invited,' and the Uchiha clan was the driving force behind it.
During the Shinobi World War, coupled with the 'persuasion' from the higher-ups, the Uchiha clan reluctantly agreed to let the Long House leave.
But now that the war is over, and with the heavy losses the Uchiha clan suffered during the previous war, they naturally need the Long House to reintegrate and strengthen the clan.
"Hmph, an incompetent person like him, what right does he have to ask me to see him!"
Uchiha Meika let out a cold huff.
Mentioning Uchiha Fuyuki made her extremely annoyed.
His personality was indeed fine, but the position of clan leader wasn't something one could hold just by being nice.
Ability was the key!
Having an incompetent but good-natured person as the clan leader would only lead the clan to ruin, so her attitude was understandable. It wasn't that she hated Uchiha Fuyuki; she just didn't like him as the clan leader.
"No, he's not that simple!"
Dong Ping reminded her.
If it were an ordinary person, could they have played with the Shinobi world's top aristocratic family?
Impossible! Even if an ordinary person became the clan leader and did nothing but laze around, the Uchiha clan, with its deep roots, would only gradually decline, not collapse.
But it was because of Uchiha Fuyuki's 'efforts' that he first became a dove, then a centrist, and finally a militant.
And then the Uchiha clan disappeared without a trace. Such ability was truly unmatched.
"Not simple?"
Uchiha Meika furrowed her heroic brows, feeling a bit perplexed.
However, she didn't ask too many questions and planned to investigate it herself later.
The next day!
Dong Ping and his group of four headed towards the Hokage Building.
They all knew the reason for their return to the village, and naturally, the Hokage Building was the place for their conversation.
The 'Shadow Rock' that was originally collapsed by explosive seals had long been restored to its original state.
Usually, there was a lack of funds, but when it came to the Shadow Rock and the Hokage Building, funds suddenly became abundant.
Therefore, the Leaf Village's funds were truly 'Schrodinger's Funds.'
The group quickly arrived at the Hokage's office on the second floor.
A small meeting began!
Upon entering, they found that there were quite a few people inside, including Fuyuki Namikaze, the Leaf Village ANBU Team, Nara Shikaku, and Uchiha Fuyuki.
In addition to the Hokage's desk, several long, low tables and chairs were set up, turning the office into a temporary meeting room.
"You've worked hard, please take a seat!"
Fuyuki Namikaze flashed a gentle and sunny smile, inviting the four of them to sit down.
Bang!
The door was closed by the guiding ninja.
Thus, the office became a small, enclosed conference room.
And the meeting officially began.
"Uchiha Dong Ping, you're too bold! You dare to invade Cha no Kuni. Do you know how much pressure the Leaf Village has endured because of this?"
Danzo was the first to speak up.
When it came to playing the bad cop, he never backed down.
He really made me cry.
Danzo didn't mind this himself, as he couldn't play the good guy anyway.
He only needed to suppress their momentum first to make the subsequent negotiations smoother.
(End of Chapter)
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