The cute Kaguya was warmly welcomed by the elites of the empire.
The imperial luncheon was harmonious.
The King of Dance, Uchiha; the King of Song, Senju; the King of Drums, White Zetsu; the King of the Qin, Jiraiya; and so on.
A chaotic dance of demons, each of them gave a wonderful performance.
The imperial luncheon was festive and lively.
But Konoha!
It was inexplicably more oppressive!
More than a decade had passed.
Konoha had expanded a lot compared to before, in order to attract people to settle in and contribute to Konoha.
Unfortunately!
Things did not go as planned!
The former Konoha, in the hearts of the people of the ninja world, was indisputably number one and the safest.
But after being trampled twice by Lucian and the elites of the empire, Konoha's prestige had plummeted.
Especially the hastily concluded Five Kage Summit more than a decade ago, which had made countless onlookers have something to say about Konoha.
Konoha was no longer glorious!
Konoha was going downhill.
Konoha had become a cradle for the elites of the empire, dedicated to sending talents to the empire.
And so on.
In addition, with the rise of the empire, Konoha and even the Land of Fire no longer had any attraction. There were fewer and fewer outside tourists and merchants.
The most important sentence was:
The master of the empire and a small half of the elites were all from Konoha. Well done.
This one sentence, who knows when, had spread like wildfire in the ninja world and had caused a lot of discussion.
Not to mention the ninja, even the civilians had a sudden realization: Konoha's talents have all run off to the empire. It will be destroyed sooner or later.
Sarutobi couldn't help but vomit blood!
In the Hokage's office!
"Sigh..."
Over fifty years old and exhausted, Sarutobi had a full head of white hair.
Since Danzo Shimura had died, he had never smiled again and would often shed sad tears.
Seeing this, Homura Mitokado comforted him, "Sarutobi, you have to pull yourself together. Koharu and Danzo are watching in the Pure Land."
The Pure Land: I haven't seen them?
"Don't worry, I'm fine..."
Now, only Homura Mitokado could give Sarutobi some comfort in his heart.
Of the Konoha leadership group, only two were left.
Koharu Utatane had not lived for 10 chapters.
Danzo had not lived for 100 chapters.
The death of two members of the Konoha leadership group should have made Konoha more prosperous. Everyone who understood, understood.
But now, the prosperity was no more.
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the somewhat sparse civilians on the street outside the window, and then said solemnly, "Have all the Jonin been notified?"
Homura Mitokado nodded, "All the special Jonin and above have been notified. Those who are on missions outside have also returned. It's just..."
"Just?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression sank.
The empire had completely risen. At this time of Konoha's life and death, could it be that a ninja had rebelled?
It could be said that the departure of the Sannin and the White Fang had made Sarutobi like a startled bird.
Homura Mitokado's face was ugly, "The Uchiha clan, on the grounds of the police force maintaining the security of Konoha, has refused to mobilize all the Uchiha Jonin."
"Insolence! Bullshit security!"
Sarutobi stood up directly, his eyes full of anger.
The Uchiha usually hated the trashy job of policing Konoha the most. Now they were so active!
Homura Mitokado continued, "Hiashi Hyuga, on the grounds that his wife is pregnant, has refused to participate, but he has sent his younger brother, Hizashi, to lead the Hyuga clan."
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."
Alright.
What a Hiashi Hyuga!
This thick-browed and big-eyed fellow is playing tricks!
He got married last month, and his wife is pregnant this month. His efficiency is not bad!
He has even chosen a name? Why didn't you tell me what it's called?
"Don't worry about the Uchiha clan for now. Let all the Jonin prepare for war."
Sarutobi took a deep breath.
The Chunin and Genin shouldn't participate. Let them be the embers of the will.
The other great ninja villages were the same. The Chunin and Genin were basically cannon fodder.
If they won this time, everything would be fine.
If they lost, the Chunin and Genin would be the hope for continuation!
The new generation of Konoha's ninja had also grown up listening to the legends of Lucian.
Lucian: I don't like to hear this sentence!
No matter how strict the control was, it was impossible to keep the children from talking forever.
To be curious about the strong was human nature.
The various discussions about Lucian in Konoha had not stopped for more than a decade and had become more and more intense.
For example, now.
The empire's Kakashi Hatake was thirteen or fourteen years old. The Konoha ninja of the same period were about the same age.
Many of the new generation had become Chunin.
They had also arranged a time to have a dinner party together.
In a private room of a certain restaurant in Konoha.
The classmates of the new generation who had become Chunin in recent years were chatting with each other.
"Shh, listen to me."
A simple-minded boy with sunglasses and wearing a tracksuit smiled and said, "Let me tell you secretly. My team did an S-rank mission the day before yesterday and completed it perfectly."
The corner of everyone's eye twitched.
Is that what you call telling me secretly?
That voice is as loud as thunder, and your grinning mouth is almost running up to your sunglasses.
Showing off, smug, and shameless!
"Hehe, are you shocked?"
Obito Uchiha, who had not experienced the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, smiled very happily.
This was a class reunion!
If he didn't show off, what was the difference between him and a salted fish!
A handsome boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes revealed a mouthful of white teeth and gave a thumbs up, "Youth! No, my blood is about to burn..."
At this, Might Guy stood up with a whoosh.
He began to do warm-up exercises.
"Ah, burn, my youth! I'm going to the youthful playground to run 500 laps now!"
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Asuma, who was beside him, immediately grabbed Might Guy, his head aching, "This is a dinner party, big brother! Can't you go after we've finished eating?"
The broody youth who was wearing sunglasses even while eating, Ebisu, said, "Guy is so energetic every day. It's really enviable."
"Youth..." Genma Shiranui said with a smile.
"Ahem, I'm sorry."
Guy coughed lightly and sat down, but his feet were constantly moving.
Hayate Gekkō, who had been weak since he was young and had dark circles under his eyes, asked:
"Obito, an S-rank mission is based on a country's invitation to participate in a war, assassinating an important person, or transporting confidential documents. Which one did you do?"
Obito: "..."
What the hell? Is someone trying to expose me?
Obito forcefully explained, "You don't understand. It was an S-rank team mission, and I was a member of the team."
"Oh~~~ so you were just a freeloader."
Everyone dragged out the long sound.
Obito's face immediately flushed red, "You're jealous! You're just jealous."
"SMACK!"
Kurenai Yūhi, the little loli, suddenly slammed the table and revealed a strange smile, "Jealous? Have you heard of the title 'Kakashi Hatake'?"
"Kaka... Kakashi... Hatake?"
For a moment, Obito's voice stuttered.
Afraid that Obito wouldn't believe it, the little loli, Kurenai Yūhi, continued, "The Wandenreich."
The little loli, Rin, "He seems to be the same age as you."
The little loli, Yūgao Uzuki, "He seems to be a captain of the Soldat unit."
The future Hokage's guard, Raidō Namiashi, "It is said that he fought with the Cloud's AB combination and retreated with his whole body."
Guy couldn't help but mutter, "He fought with my father. My father said he was the most talented youth of this era! He is also my goal."
"..."
Obito was speechless.
I was just showing off, and a 'Kakashi Hatake' pops out...
For some reason, hearing this title and the name 'Kakashi', Obito was unhappy all over.
He always felt that he was his lifelong enemy.
"I absolutely cannot lose to him!"
Obito clenched his fists and swore through gritted teeth.
Kakashi Hatake! This name had given him great pressure and had also greatly stimulated him!
Hum!
A special chakra surged from his brain and quickly filled his visual nerves.
To everyone's surprise, Obito's dark eyeballs gradually turned red.
And it was a two-tomoe!
The little loli, Kurenai Yūhi, was stunned, "...Obito, you... have opened your eyes."
What?
I've opened my eyes?
Obito was shaken. He immediately took off his sunglasses and took a closer look. His body also trembled.
Oh, heavens!
Oh, earth!
You've finally taken pity on this dead last!
Obito, who should have opened his eyes a year or two earlier, had been slow to be stimulated to open his eyes.
But today, Kakashi had strongly assisted!
"Hahahaha! I've finally opened my eyes! An Uchiha who has opened his eyes is invincible..."
Obito laughed happily and smugly.
Although he was a cheerful and lively boy, he was still deeply poisoned by the three words 'Uchiha'.
With a two-tomoe, he was a little arrogant. Obito hummed, "Kakashi, don't let me see you, or I will definitely beat you up."
Everyone was speechless.
Are you going to offer your head? I'm so looking forward to it.
Kakashi: To be treated as an opponent by such an idiot is a humiliation to me!
Kakashi and Asuma's expressions were much graver than the others, "He became famous in the ninja world two years ago. At that time, he was only 11 or 12!"
"Not all the Soldat are like Kakashi Hatake, but it can also prove how powerful the Wandenreich's training mechanism is."
"If this goes on, that demon king who declared his ambition in Konoha will definitely attack! It's even possible that he will attack tomorrow."
"..."
Everyone was silent.
Obito also restrained his smile.
The Demon King Lucian.
He was a great mountain pressing down on countless people. Every time he was mentioned, there was a heavy feeling.
But!
Obito: I admire him, because he defeated the Uchiha ancestor!
Might Guy: I respect him, because he is the strongest in the ninja world!
Kurenai Yūhi: I admire him. My father often mentions him. How can I not be curious?
Rin: It is said that the civilians of the Wandenreich are all happy. What kind of king is he?
Yūgao: He carved out the Grand Canyon of the Empire with a single slash. What a good swordsmanship to learn!
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."
The new generation of Konoha is useless.
Men! Arrest these brats and beat them to death with a stick!
Feeling that the atmosphere was grave and strange, the very active loli, Anko, muttered, "It's a rare dinner party. Why are we talking about war? It's so annoying."
Asuma: "..."
(The above characters, apart from Yūgao Uzuki, all enrolled at the same time. The anime has a group photo, but Anko is a few years younger, and Asuma is a few years older. It's a bit strange.)
At the same time!
In the Uchiha clan's lands.
On a tall tree, a little boy who looked to be about eight years old was standing.
He had a single-tomoe Sharingan, and his eyes were complicated as he looked in the direction of the Wandenreich, muttering.
"It's the ninth day since Itachi left Konoha. I wonder how he is."
"I hope nothing bad happens."
Then, Shisui Uchiha looked at the village again. He could clearly feel the prelude to a storm.
"Is this the final war in the ninja world?"
"I also hope... the village won't be destroyed."
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