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Chapter 578: Giving Too Much!
Chapter 578: Giving Too Much!
Hokage's Office!
"Welcome, Konoha will always be the home of the Uchiha!" Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up and greeted the two Uchiha women, Yae and Shizuka, who had just entered.
Despite his thoughts, his demeanor was impeccable, unlike the bandaged man standing beside him, who wore a fierce expression without any attempt at concealment.
"The Uchiha considered Konoha their home, but the home remains while the people are gone!" Yae Uchiha made an understated remark.
After spending so many years with Tang Ping, even her domineering and direct personality had changed.
If it were her previous self, she would have directly lashed out, leading to an argument. How could she be so enigmatic now?
"...”
Awkward silence filled the Hokage's office.
The Uchiha clan, a prestigious ninja family, had been annihilated, leaving only a single survivor.
"We are also deeply sorry about the Uchiha clan. Rest assured, we will seek revenge for them. Uchiha Itachi has been placed on the wanted list, and he will eventually pay the price!" Kaoru Mizuki, standing on the other side, spoke up to defuse the tension.
It's true that when people have no shame, they are invincible.
Despite their suspicions about Konoha, they couldn't do anything if the village denied it and blamed everything on Itachi Uchiha. They had no choice but to accept their words.
It would be impossible to directly accuse them of being the mastermind.
Evidence?
Without evidence, such an accusation would hold no ground.
If Konoha were ordinary people, they wouldn't need evidence, but as the leader of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, they couldn't be convicted without solid proof.
"Is that so? Itachi Uchiha is indeed powerful, to the extent of wiping out the entire Uchiha clan without Konoha noticing!" Yae Uchiha sarcastically remarked, knowing that her words would fall on deaf ears.
Of course, she wasn't entirely innocent either.
She had prior knowledge of the Uchiha clan's situation but not only failed to save them, but also took advantage of the situation by taking away five hundred ordinary clan members and two hundred gifted Uchiha children.
With this move, the Uchiha clan in the Heavenly Castle had recovered to its peak strength.
This was why she could remain calm and enigmatic, instead of being consumed by anger.
"No, it wasn't just Itachi Uchiha. The Mist Shinobi and the Shell Organization were also involved, and it was their interference that allowed them to escape our notice!" Hiruzen explained the 'truth' from their perspective.
From their point of view, this was indeed the truth.
Uchiha Fugaku had been 'manipulated' into causing chaos in the Sarutobi and Uchiha territories, resulting in casualties and destruction.
During the pursuit, the Mist Shinobi and the Shell Organization had also intervened to obstruct them.
"We will settle the score with them eventually. I just hope that this collaboration with Konoha won't lead to any unexpected incidents!" Yae Uchiha changed the topic after making her 'threat'.
There was no choice; the conversation had reached a dead end.
Whether it was the Mist Shinobi or the Shell Organization, they couldn't possibly attack themselves.
As for the collaboration... it was to hire a group of people from Konoha to work for the Heavenly Castle, which was overwhelmed with tasks.
In this collaboration, the Heavenly Castle would offer additional benefits to satisfy the Hokage's faction, ensuring they wouldn't hinder anyone from accepting their tasks.
Indeed, the tasks would be posted in Konoha, disguised as their missions.
This way, the Heavenly Castle would gain manpower, and Konoha would secure a portion of the mission quota.
What a great deal!
For Konoha, it was a fantastic opportunity.
In previous Shinobi World Wars, the mission quota had been a significant factor in triggering conflicts.
Now that the Heavenly Castle was offering a portion of their mission quota, it was no wonder that Hiruzen agreed to Yae's visit and didn't complain about the grand reception.
They were offering too much!
Not only were they providing benefits, but they were also giving up a portion of their mission quota, which was incredibly exciting.
They didn't realize that the mission quota wasn't as crucial to the Heavenly Castle as they thought.
The Heavenly Castle had always had more missions than ninjas, but never the other way around.
The mission quota they offered was just a drop in the bucket.
Regarding the long-term mission that Red and Azuki were assigned to, it also falls under this category.
The meeting went well, and everyone was in high spirits.
Regardless of the actual situation, this is how it was publicized.
However, when Uchiha Yae was about to leave, she was reminded of one thing by the Konoha higher-ups.
She was not allowed to reveal her identity as an Uchiha, nor that of her subordinates.
Yes, Konoha had been promoting Sasuke Uchiha as the only survivor of the prestigious Uchiha clan. If dozens or even hundreds of Uchihas were to appear, the impact of their trump card would be significantly diminished.
Uchiha Yae naturally nodded in agreement.
For her, the prestige of the Uchiha clan was not something to be boasted about, but rather something to be earned through strength.
The Uchiha residing in the Heavenly Castle did not need to argue with Konoha about who was the legitimate heir to the Uchiha legacy. They only needed to prove themselves time and time again on the battlefield.
On the other side, Tang Ping was standing on a treetop, eating ice cream and watching the spectacle unfold.
Below, on a secluded street, Naruto and Sakura encountered Kurama and three other young troublemakers.
As Kurama ran around, he bumped into someone.
Bang!
"Ouch!" Kurama sat on the ground, not only without apologizing to the person he collided with but also blaming them, "Hey, who are you? How dare you block my way?"
It must be said that although Kurama was well-behaved in front of Naruto, his attitude towards others was generally unpleasant.
"Ouch, you little brat!"
A young man with black attire, purple facial markings, and a bandaged object on his back heard this and, annoyed, picked Kurama up from the ground.
The other party was already in the wrong, and now with such a rude tone, it was only natural to teach him a lesson.
"Kan Kyuro, don't go too far!"
A beautiful girl with golden twin-tails, a large fan attached to her back, and fair skin spoke coldly.
"Hey, who are you guys? Let go of Kurama!"
As Naruto, being the leader of the group, naturally spoke up, and he didn't stop there. He clenched his fist and charged forward.
Meanwhile, on the treetop beside the street, Tang Ping took out his camera.
Because what was about to happen would be the most glorious moment of Kan Kyuro's life.
With his right hand holding Kurama's scarf, Kan Kyuro moved his left hand, and Naruto, who was rushing towards him at high speed, was tripped up as if by an invisible rope.
Bang!
The entire person slid forward along the ground.
A true faceplant! He might have even swallowed some dirt.
Indeed, this was a feat that Kan Kyuro could boast about for the rest of his life.
Even the renowned Naruto, the reincarnation of Asura, the son of the Six Paths, was easily defeated by Kan Kyuro. It was something he couldn't help but brag about.
After this opportunity, if he were to 'cheat' through his own efforts and then try to defeat Kan Kyuro, it would be nothing but a dream.
"Brat, shouldn't you apologize to me?"
An expression full of malice appeared on Kan Kyuro's face, which was adorned with purple markings.
"I won't, and I don't believe you dare to touch me!"
Kurama was stubborn and had no intention of apologizing.
It was a joke; in Konoha, it had always been others who apologized to him. How could he possibly apologize to someone else?
It must be said that Kurama's growth trajectory was similar to Asuma's.
As a child, he bullied others and caused trouble, but as he grew up, he turned over a new leaf and was praised by countless people.
Disgusting!
Truly disgusting!
Just because he had a background, he was considered exceptional, and no matter how many mistakes he made, he didn't have to pay the price. He could easily whitewash his actions.
Try to put yourself in someone else's shoes.
And they still had the audacity to say they inherited the 'Will of Fire.' They had no shame.
Hearing the other party's arrogance, Kan Kyuro clenched his left fist and struck towards the other's face, determined to make him experience the harsh reality of society.
"Kurama!"
Naruto, who was on the ground, shouted.
If the story were to follow the original plot, this punch would naturally not land on Naruto but on Konoha's face.
Whoosh!
A chicken-sized stone flew diagonally from above, hitting Kan Kyuro's hand before he could strike the other person.
But with Tang Ping there, how could such a mischievous child be allowed to be taught a lesson?
Swish!
A clump of leaves, squeezed together, flew out like a shooting star.
(End of Chapter)
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