Chapter 541: The Rebel Mist Ninjas!
Chapter 541: The Rebel Mist Ninjas!
"Attack!"
"Kill those dogs of the Heavenly Castle!"
"Eliminate the traitors and restore the glory of the Mist Ninjas!"
...
Various battle cries echoed continuously.
The rebel ninjas, their eyes red with rage, launched the offensive.
This rebel ninja force was led by Yuan Shi, consisting of several hundred disgruntled Mist Ninjas, along with thousands of private armies and hired ninjas.
The total number was less than two thousand, which seemed insignificant compared to the New Mist Ninja Village.
But it's important to know that most of the Mist Ninjas were stationed at the borders, and a few days ago, Chou Ei Shigen had led half of the forces to the borders due to unusual activities from the Cloud Ninjas.
Currently, there were only a few hundred registered ninjas and a thousand private soldiers left in the village, and it was only through their combined efforts that they managed to hold off the rebel ninja force.
Both sides were fighting with bloodlust in their eyes.
One side fought to restore the glory of the Mist Ninjas, while the other fought to protect their current peaceful lives.
Even though they were all Mist Ninjas, their attacks were merciless.
Especially Yuan Shi! The aged leader, dressed in his combat attire, continuously waved his snake staff, even killing several Mist Ninjas and numerous villagers.
With such actions, no one doubted him, and many of the new Mist Ninjas were cursing this elder whom they had once deeply respected.
In other words, Yuan Shi's actions today had completely destroyed the reputation he had built over the years.
The reason for his actions was not only to gain the trust of the rebel ninjas and the nobles but also, more importantly, to pave the way for his disciples.
Yes, what else could be a better proof of loyalty than killing this extremely evil teacher?
One could only say that Yuan Shi had long known the outcome, but he accepted it willingly.
After all, with his life nearing its end, he was willing to do anything to help his disciples and make a contribution to the village in his final moments.
"Elder Yuan Shi, the street leading to the Water Shadow Tower is too difficult to capture. Should we use explosive tags?"
An elite Jonin, a deputy from the noble faction, spoke up to seek permission.
In this rebellion, the nobles had indeed paid a hefty price.
Not only had they sent a large number of private soldiers, but they had also provided massive amounts of supplies.
Various secret pills, ninja tools... an endless stream of resources flowed into Yuan Shi's hands, and they had also promised that once they regained control of the Mist Hidden Village, they would offer even better conditions than before.
The promises were incredibly sweet! If it were someone else, they might have believed it.
But Yuan Shi wasn't some naive fool; he was well aware of how unreliable the nobles' promises were.
Currently, they were trying to win over the nobles because they had use for them, but once they were no longer useful, they would be stabbed in the back and exploited. The nobles were experts in such matters.
In any case, the nobles' promises couldn't be trusted.
However, this time, to drag the nobles into the conflict, Yuan Shi made various concessions, knowing that he would never have to fulfill these promises. He essentially gave away all the potential future benefits.
If things went according to Yuan Shi's promises, the future of the Mist Ninjas might become that of being the dogs of the Daimyo and the nobles.
But it didn't matter; Yuan Shi's promises could be kept, but only if the plan succeeded.
If it didn't succeed, he couldn't be blamed.
It was because he had 'sold out' the village's interests that he managed to obtain such a large amount of resources.
Even explosive tags, a highly sought-after commodity, were acquired in large quantities.
When encountering a tough battle, they could use explosive tags to clear a path, a tactic exclusively created by Tang Ping. Aside from the cost, it was genuinely effective.
"Good, let's use the explosive tags to clear the way and quickly capture the Water Shadow Tower to establish a fait accompli. Then, we'll threaten the lives of these people to force those who betrayed the honor of the Mist Ninjas to surrender!"
Yuan Shi's actions were ruthless, and he was playing his role to the fullest.
Now, no one doubted him, and the rebels were even worried that Yuan Shi might go too far.
As the two sides engaged in a bloody battle, the villagers naturally retreated to various shelters.
Shelters!
They were an essential part of a ninja village, and now they were filled with people.
As for those villagers who didn't make it to the shelters in time, one look at the corpses and blood would tell their fate.
This situation also affected the mindset of the Mist Hidden Village's residents.
Happiness is all about comparison! Without the contrast of the Heavenly Castle's welfare and treatment, they wouldn't have realized how bad their previous lives were.
But after experiencing the good life they have now, there's no going back to the old days.
They used to know that some people were unwilling to submit to the Heavenly Castle, and although they thought those people were uncooperative, they still admired them to some extent.
But now, these people they once respected are slaughtering them without mercy, leaving them with deep regrets.
Only through comparison can one know who is better.
Compared to these villagers from the same village, the Heavenly Castle is indeed worthy of the title 'good people'.
Not only do they provide such excellent welfare and treatment, but they also ensure that the garrison forces never enter the village. If they were stationed in the village, perhaps today's events wouldn't have happened, right?
Yes, if the Heavenly Castle forces were stationed in the village, these villagers would definitely resist fiercely.
But after today's events, they finally realized how fortunate it is to have a powerful garrison force... You agree, don't you, Country Thief?
In an underground shelter—
"Waaah!"
"So scary!"
"Where are the people from the Heavenly Castle? Why aren't they here to protect us?"
"Don't worry, they will definitely come to save us!"
...
Cries filled the air, mixed with pleas for protection from the Heavenly Castle.
From these voices, one could sense the villagers' reliance on the Heavenly Castle.
It can be said that Tang Ping's plan was extremely successful. By using blood and death, he made the Mist Hidden villagers understand how good the Heavenly Castle was to them.
Not only the villagers, but also the Mist ninjas defending against the rebel ninjas deeply felt this.
In the past, they turned a blind eye to these discontented companions.
Otherwise, with the ninjas' keen senses, how could they not notice these disgruntled Mist ninjas?
Now, they are tasting the bitter fruit of their actions.
This can also be considered a 'wake-up call' by Tang Ping.
Without suffering some losses and punishment, how could they possibly change? There will definitely not be a repeat of such incidents in the future.
"Retreat!"
"Be careful!"
Facing the explosive tags that cleared the path, one by one, the Mist ninjas quickly retreated from their defensive positions.
However, some with slower reactions were blown to pieces by the explosive tags.
A single explosive tag is equivalent to a high-level fire jutsu, let alone several or even dozens used simultaneously.
It's like having dozens of Jonin attack at the same time, and one can imagine the immense power.
Of course, this can only be effective against stationary targets. Against mobile targets, the power of the explosive tags would be greatly reduced.
Because even a Genin, with proper preparation, can quickly escape the attack.
Smoke and flames rose, turning the entire area into ruins.
Cruel!
Yuan Shi's actions shocked not only the new Mist Hidden Village but also some within the rebel ninja forces.
"Elder, isn't this too..."
A Mist ninja with a white band around his shoulder couldn't bear it and stepped forward to advise.
These villagers had various relationships with them, and their rebellion aimed to regain power, not to harm all the villagers.
The Old Mist Hidden Village incident was caused by those noble private armies and mercenary ninjas, which these Mist ninjas opposed.
Hiss! A snake staff pierced his throat, causing the Mist ninja to cover his throat with both hands, unable to utter a word.
"Since they chose to side with the Heavenly Castle, they are our enemies. Do you want to speak up for them? Are you their spy?"
Yuan Shi's harsh and icy gaze swept over everyone.
No one dared to meet his eyes and lowered their heads.
"Take down the Water Shadow Tower! Anyone who obstructs will die!"
Yuan Shi pointed his bloodstained snake staff towards the towering Water Shadow Tower.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
One by one, the ninjas passed Yuan Shi and charged forward.
Soon, the squad advanced towards the Water Shadow Tower.
At this moment, the 'protagonist' finally made their appearance.
(End of Chapter)
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