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Chapter 646: Konoha's Escape, Commence!
Chapter 646: Konoha's Escape, Commence!
After the battle ceased, all the Main Clan members, except for two, and their followers had turned into corpses.
Of course, even with the odds in their favor, the Branch Family suffered the loss of several dozen lives, and many more were injured.
"Alright, you go and take away the things that need to be taken, and finish off the rest as well!"
Hinata Shizuki gave the order as she looked at Chida.
The opponent's style was somewhat similar to her own, so she assigned this task to them.
This was also a form of reward.
As these Hyuga Branch Family members would undoubtedly lean towards her in the future.
Even though they were all from Skyguard Tower, it didn't mean there were no factions among them.
Just like the Fog Concealment Faction led by Terumi Mei, the Sand Ninja Faction led by Yura, and the Konoha Faction led by Uchiha Meika... and so on.
Within these factions, smaller factions were formed due to bloodlines, master-disciple relationships, comradeship, and other reasons.
As long as they didn't go overboard, Tong Ping didn't care about these factions within factions.
There were factions within factions, and all sorts of strange things. He had seen too much of this in his previous life, so naturally, he didn't take it to heart.
When Chida returned to Skyguard Tower, as a disciple of Uchiha Meika, she naturally had the qualifications to form her own circle and faction. These Hyuga Clan members were the perfect choice.
The Hyuga Clan possessed a vast amount of valuable resources.
Whether it was data or literature, they held immense value, especially the Cage Bird Seal, an effect that even Tong Ping coveted.
He didn't care to use such means to control his subordinates, but this technique to protect against bloodline theft was very much needed.
He could improve it, retaining only the effect of destroying bloodline limits upon death.
With that, it would become an incredibly useful technique.
The Hyuga Clan wasn't unaware of this, but after enjoying the benefits of the Seal's control over the Branch Family, no one would suggest such a method.
After Chida led her team into the Main Family Area, Hinata Rinmo Tsushi and Rinmo Tsushi's father, Hinata Ryokai, were the only two survivors.
"I hope you can hold out for a while longer, so I won't be so bored!"
Hinata Rinmo Tsushi played with the Ninja Sword in her hand, her pure and innocent face now bearing a dazzling smile.
Unfortunately, this smile was more terrifying than a demon in the eyes of the father and son.
Later, when Hinata Hyuga returned with the scent of blood and a large amount of supplies, she witnessed a bizarre scene.
Several Branch Family members who had stayed behind lowered their heads or averted their gazes, with sweat on their foreheads, and at the center were two mangled bodies that barely resembled humans. Standing beside them was Sasuke, wearing a mask.
Not far away, there was a pile of vomit, and it was unclear who was responsible for this 'masterpiece'.
Fortunately, the mask hid Sasuke's embarrassment; otherwise, he might have already been so awkward that he'd have to use his toes to dig out a three-bedroom, two-living room.
"Did you get the things?"
A voice sounded from the nearby rooftop, causing Chida to look up.
Someone was standing above.
Hinata Shizuki!
However, at this moment, she had lost her previous madness and appeared incredibly calm.
"I got them!"
Chida naturally understood what Skyguard Tower truly wanted, and this had been made clear the day before.
"That's good!"
Hinata Rinmo Tsushi nodded in satisfaction.
Even though the other party was a disciple of her rival, they were indeed useful.
Next was the difficult part of this 'Clan Annihilation Night'.
The purge of the Main Family was just an appetizer.
The real challenge was how to escape.
If they couldn't get away, then all their planning and scheming over such a long period would be for nothing, and they would have no other gains.
If it were purely for revenge and venting, she could have done it years ago. The reason for not doing so was to avoid changing the past and to find opportunities to draw blood from Konoha. The Hyuga Clan was also on the list of targets.
Other Hokage Clan Ninjas might be fiercely loyal to Konoha.
But the Hyuga Branch Family wouldn't be! As long as someone could rescue them from this fiery pit, they wouldn't hesitate, even if it meant fleeing Konoha.
The key point was that they genuinely didn't have much goodwill towards the Hokage Clan.
No matter how well the Will of Fire was promoted.
But the Cage Bird Seal on their foreheads was a very good tool to keep them awake and made them realize the hypocrisy of the Will of Fire.
This was why so many Branch Family members readily agreed to leave Konoha and pledge their loyalty to Skyguard Tower.
For Konoha, they saw through it too clearly.
If it were any other ninja clan, influenced by the Will of Fire and self-interest, they would never agree so readily.
It's difficult to leave one's homeland!
Who would willingly leave unless pushed to the brink of despair?
Just like the Yuhi Clan initially, if it weren't for Danzou's 'help,' they would never have joined Skyguard Tower.
To be honest, if it weren't for constantly draining Konoha's resources, Skyguard Tower might have developed economically, but it would never have the potential it has today in terms of ninjas.
Because ninjas are all about 'bloodline.'
A ninja's bloodline is meant to be more adapted to chakra than that of ordinary people.
Only after generations of modification can more talented individuals with greater potential emerge, and this is the foundation for a ninja clan's enduring prosperity.
No wonder the Ninja World values bloodlines so highly; there's a real reason for it, not just some outdated custom.
After obtaining what Tong Ping needed and torturing Hyuga Rinmo Tsushi and Hyuga Ryokai, the father and son, to death to complete her revenge, Hyuga Shizuki, who had jumped down, was in an extremely good mood, like a girl who had received a gift.
However, the several Branch Family members she had just seen smiling with pleasure while torturing people were now too afraid to approach her.
Hyuga Shizuki naturally noticed this, but she didn't care.
Because, aside from Tong Ping, she didn't care how others viewed her, not even the higher-ups of Skyguard Tower.
That's why she didn't take up any official position, as everyone knew she simply didn't care.
"Proceed according to plan, right?"
Hyuga Shizuki stared at Chida.
From now on, she wouldn't appear again, and the leader would naturally have to be replaced by Chida.
Although she was young and, even accounting for her hidden strength, was only at the Chuunin level (she had been focusing on fundamentals and not on improving her strength!), she was still chosen to lead the team, and there was a special reason for this.
She was Uchiha Meika's disciple!
Yes, this identity alone was enough to make those who chose to flee Konoha from the Branch Families submit to her.
"No problem!"
Chida took a deep breath, and her small face nodded solemnly.
She understood that the most critical part of the plan was how to lead the clan members out of Konoha.
Konoha!
The leader of the five great ninja villages in the Ninja World, in the previous Ninja World Wars, it was always one against many, and it was completely invincible throughout the Ninja World.
Now, she was leading over two thousand clan members (over a thousand non-ninjas) in their escape, and the pressure was immense.
Fortunately, the retreat plan had been discussed the day before, and she just had to execute it.
So, Hyuga Shizuki left with Sasuke.
After Chida led the team out of the Hyuga core area, a pungent smell hit them.
It was oil! How could they not use such a good thing?
Not only here, but in many places in Konoha, a large amount of oil had been set up.
Although the oil in the Ninja World wasn't as flammable as before Tong Ping's time travel, it was still quite potent and an excellent fire-starting material.
The key was that it was cheap and abundant!
During the last Chuunin exam, Skyguard Tower had already made a move.
But that time, they used less than half, and this time, they went all out again.
Two consecutive fires were enough to deal a heavy blow to Konoha.
Tong Ping was serious about weakening Konoha.
With the Six Paths watching, he dared not openly defy them in Konoha, but he was very interested in weakening Konoha or hindering its progress.
If the Cloud Village Ninja and the Rock Village Ninja, with his help, directly destroyed Konoha Village, it would be simply wonderful.
Because at that time, he could completely raise the 'revenge' flag and directly absorb the remaining forces of Konoha, and then eliminate the Cloud Village Ninja and the Rock Village Ninja, instantly achieving a 'clearing' effect.
The Six Paths would pay attention to Konoha, but not to the Cloud Village Ninja and the Rock Village Ninja.
After all, the chakra reincarnation of his two sons only appeared in Konoha, and the other ninja villages were like 'stepchildren' to him, so he never paid attention to them.
Soon, Chida led the Branch Family ninjas to where the family members had gathered.
There were less than two thousand people, many of them children.
The older ones had volunteered to stay behind to cover their escape.
"For freedom, let's go!"
Chida said only this, then led the way, guiding this group south.
The Konoha exodus began!
(End of Chapter)
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