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Chapter 639: The Truth!
Chapter 639: The Truth!
A heavy silence filled the pavilion.
Naruko and Korin wore expressions of disbelief, wondering if there truly were people this foolish.
After all, their moral compasses were intact, and their intelligence hadn't been affected by the environment of Konoha. It wasn't surprising for them to have such thoughts.
Sasuke's face, on the other hand, was a complex mix of emotions.
He had figured out that the Uchiha the other person mentioned was his brother, Uchiha Itachi.
If what the other person said was true, then Sasuke couldn't understand why, in order to stop the Uchiha rebellion and protect the family's honor, Itachi had to bear the infamy of exterminating the entire clan by himself.
"Is what you're saying...true?"
Sasuke looked at the boy before him, who seemed to be around his age, with a glimmer of hope, seeking a denial from him.
If what the other person said was true, then the brother he had always hated was merely a weapon of clan annihilation, and the true cause of the Uchiha's destruction was the one who controlled the Nine-Tails and the village's upper echelons.
"You can investigate it yourself. I'm sure that once you know these things, it won't be difficult for you to find out more."
Tong Ping's expression was indifferent.
It was only because the current Second Mizukage didn't have that arrogant demeanor and wasn't like a traitor that he revealed the truth.
He didn't want the other person to be manipulated by the 'Itachi God' that the Great Sage Mode Asura had brainwashed.
"But why did Sister Mizu survive and stay by your side?"
Sasuke didn't press further on whether what the other person said was true, as he had already made up his mind to investigate the truth himself.
However, he still couldn't understand why Mizu was able to survive the night of the clan's annihilation.
"How would I know!"
Tong Ping shrugged, not explaining what he had done on the night of the clan's destruction.
As long as the other person wasn't foolish, they would guess that he had definitely intervened.
"Thank you for the information. I will definitely repay you in the name of the Uchiha!"
Sasuke naturally understood that the other person didn't want to discuss this matter, so he sincerely expressed his gratitude.
Indeed, with his character that valued clan honor more than life itself, this promise carried significant weight.
It could only be said that the current Second Mizukage hadn't yet evolved into the stage where he would defy heaven and earth and not care about anyone.
"In your current state, I think this promise is meaningless!"
Tong Ping pointed out.
"What do you mean?"
Sasuke didn't understand his words at all.
"Idiot!" Minoko interjected, "This means that with your current vengeful appearance, you won't live long enough to fulfill your promise to Tong Ping!"
"Yes, if you want to take revenge now, I guarantee you won't live more than a few days before you 'commit suicide with seventeen kunai in your back'!"
Tong Ping spoke with satisfaction as he looked at the sensible Minoko.
She was nothing like that fool, Naruto, who had been brainwashed by Asura's chakra and inherited everything from Namikaze Minato.
"How could that be...!"
Sasuke was somewhat unable to accept this.
He had grown up bathed in the Will of Fire and couldn't believe that Konoha was this dark.
"No way, no way, there's actually someone who believes that being a ninja is a glorious profession?"
Seeing the Second Mizukage's bewildered expression, Tong Ping couldn't help but want to strike him down.
Please, being a ninja is a profession that primarily focuses on assassination and intelligence gathering.
It's just like those advertisements from before the crossing; the reality is different from the promotion.
"By the way, the Fire Jutsu of your Uchiha clan is now in the hands of the Apefly clan. Do you think that's normal?"
Tong Ping's words revealed a fact.
The Uchiha clan was extremely skilled in Fire Jutsu and was considered the strongest Fire Jutsu clan in the ninja world.
But after the night of the clan's destruction, this reputation gradually shifted to the Apefly clan.
In the past, the Apefly clan's Fire Jutsu wasn't weak, but it couldn't be considered top-notch. Now, they suddenly became a top-tier Fire Jutsu clan, and the hidden truth behind this was truly dark.
"..."
Sasuke was speechless.
He didn't even need to investigate to know that everything the other person said was true.
"And the Uchiha clan's armament supply channels, shops, and other assets should have also fallen into the hands of the Hokage Clan Ninjas, right?"
"Tong Ping felt that the blow wasn't enough, so he revealed more facts.
When a clan falls, the entire village benefits!
After the extermination of the Uchiha Clan, the others gained quite a bit.
If not for this, why would these ninjas turn a blind eye to such a glaring weakness?
It's entirely because their interests have silenced them.
Before his time-travel, what Tong Ping hated the most was how the Konoha ninjas had profited immensely from the Uchiha corpses, yet they pretended to be pure and innocent, truly disgusting.
As for leaving the clan land to Sasuke?
If the Uchiha hadn't been relocated to the village's outskirts, would he still be able to claim it?
Aside from that, he had nothing, and Konoha could use this to show outsiders that they had taken good care of the Uchiha, as evidenced by the vast land they had left for the Uchiha orphans.
They wanted it both ways, practically shameless.
It can only be said that the Ninja World is inherently 'dark and cruel'. Unlike the anime he watched before, which portrayed it as both bright and passionate, it was all a scam.
After all, the chaotic nature of the Ninja World and the existence of ninjas as a profession set the tone for the world.
Sasuke, under the weight of Tong Ping's revelations, was completely stunned.
These things he had never deeply considered before were now laid bare before him, allowing him to see the darkness beneath Konoha's sunny exterior.
'...So, what should I do?'
For once, Sasuke's mind lit up.
If the other party was willing to reveal these secrets to him, they must have something they wanted him to do. He could negotiate with them.
'No, I don't have anything for you to do. I want to see what your teacher has in store for you!'
Tong Ping gave a piece of advice.
The other party's current strength and development were indeed lacking, and he wondered what Hyuga Shizuki was thinking. Surely, she wouldn't let him follow the original plot's path?
Yes, when he had previously chatted with Shizuki, he casually mentioned a few things about the future of the Second Hokage.
Including his 'abduction' by Orochimaru.
If that was the case, it explained why Shizuki wasn't in a hurry.
With a free 'worker' taking action, she could save a lot of effort.
Previously, Tong Ping had commented that Orochimaru might not be the strongest in the Ninja World, but he was undoubtedly the best teacher.
Being his student meant that if you didn't grow, you'd be devoured. It was difficult not to grow under such life-or-death pressure.
Furthermore, his vision was unparalleled, and everyone he selected for cultivation had limitless potential.
Take Honglian, Shuigetsu, and Korin, for example. They were all 'intercepted' by him.
Tong Ping was still a decent person, as he didn't intercept Chongwu and Kimaru. Otherwise, he could have directly swallowed them up.
'Teacher?'
Sasuke was puzzled, not understanding when he had gained a teacher.
'Initially, I made a promise with your father to take you as my disciple, but later, I transferred you directly to my teacher, Hyuga Shizuki. She is your true teacher!'
Tong Ping didn't hide it and directly revealed the initial promise.
By revealing so many truths to the other party today and offering this guidance, it was a form of making up for not being his teacher.
'My father made a promise with you...?'
Sasuke's gaze turned peculiar.
No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't fathom how someone of his age had made a promise with his father.
'Hmph, don't look at him like that. Tong Ping is the renowned 'Purifying Flame', who once slew the Third Mizukage. His current state is merely due to some cultivation issues!'
Korin explained with a cold snort.
'I see.'
Sasuke understood why someone of his age could make such a promise with his father.
Just then, a figure silently entered the pavilion.
Aside from Tong Ping, it was as if Sasuke, Minoko, and Korin hadn't noticed the newcomer's presence."
(End of Chapter)
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