“That traitor!” Uchiha Sakurako suddenly stopped, her face contorted, and she said, “He said he found out the real culprit who attacked Elder Raimon? That’s ridiculous; he’s clearly crying wolf. That scoundrel of a clan member truly deserves to die!”
As a trusted confidant personally trained by Elder Uchiha Raimon.
And also a loyal retainer who swore allegiance to Uchiha Lingyue.
Regarding the clan’s traitor, the relationship between Uchiha Ming and Senju Tobirama, Uchiha Tenxiu and Uchiha Raimon never concealed these things, and even told Uchiha Sakurako all the causes and effects, as well as a series of secret speculations.
Therefore, Uchiha Sakurako naturally also knew that the exposure of Elder Uchiha Raimon’s mission this time, including the ambush route and all the targeting, was the result of Uchiha Ming’s betrayal. Even as an enemy, the true target of their clan was that dog Senju Tobirama, but compared to an enemy’s targeting, which she could still understand, the betrayal from a clan member was even more unbearable for Uchiha Sakurako, making her wish she could eat his flesh.
“He’s found out the culprit at this time? Is he perhaps trying to lure Lord Raimon out of the village again?” Uchiha Sakurako’s eyes sharpened as she secretly pondered his intentions.
“No!” Uchiha Tenxiu shook his head and said, “It shouldn’t be at this time. Elder Raimon’s injuries haven’t fully healed. Even if he wanted to retaliate against the enemy, it would only be done by other experts from the clan, unless he plans to continue ambushing other clan elders, but that’s impossible! Even that old man Senju Tobirama wouldn’t dare to be so blatant!”
“After all, this is his crucial moment.”
Uchiha Tenxiu bit his thumb, gradually falling into deep thought. It didn’t make sense. Uchiha Ming, as Senju Tobirama’s mole, his every move represented Senju Tobirama’s interference with the Uchiha Clan, and now that he was doing this.
It was completely unexpected.
The one who attacked Elder Uchiha Raimon, according to his guess, should be the Forbidden Technique of the Earth Spider Clan.
This result was basically confirmed.
It was almost certain.
But the other party's mission failed.
Senju Tobirama certainly hadn't expected it, after all, the reputation of the Earth Spider was somewhat intimidating. With all the Ninjutsu information and travel routes exposed, and a large number of people ambushing him, Elder Raimon was basically doomed. Unfortunately, they didn't know that Elder Raimon still had Izanagi.
This was something that no one could possibly imagine.
Could it be that Senju Tobirama was planning to retaliate against the Earth Spider Clan because their mission failed?
No, that’s not possible either!
“After all, if he really wanted to retaliate against the Earth Spider Clan, then Senju Tobirama would have just secretly taken people and killed them. If that didn’t work, Senju Tobirama could also frame the Earth Spider Clan and then have his older brother, Senju Hashirama, the God of Shinobi, make a move.” Uchiha Tenxiu seemed to have thought of something, and a gleam flashed in his eyes.
“But now, he has deliberately sent the message to our Uchiha Clan. Could this be using a borrowed knife to kill?”
“That’s it! With Senju Tobirama’s cunning and forceful personality, after the Earth Spider’s mission failed, he would definitely pressure them. However, the Earth Spider isn’t a soft persimmon for Senju Tobirama to squeeze. It’s estimated that Senju Tobirama initially adopted a tough stance towards the Earth Spider Clan, but then discovered that they actually possessed large-scale destructive Forbidden Techniques.”
“Forced by their Forbidden Technique, he didn’t dare to make any move, let alone that the matter of bribing the Earth Spider Clan to ambush the Uchiha Clan could not be exposed. Otherwise, even his own brother, Senju Hashirama, would not forgive his reckless behavior, which is why this is happening now!”
Uchiha Tenxiu clapped his hands and said, “It seems Senju Tobirama is desperate. He’s so eager to make the Uchiha Clan and the Earth Spider Clan clash before he becomes Hokage. Did he not get a good result from the Earth Spider? So, to shift the conflict, he pretends to yield first, then causes trouble for the Earth Spider, making the Uchiha and Earth Spider become sworn enemies!”
As Uchiha Tenxiu’s thoughts churned, he inadvertently discovered the truth of the matter. With this thought.
He took out paper and pen and wrote a secret letter!
Afterward, Uchiha Tenxiu handed it to Uchiha Sakurako, who was beside him, and said, “Send this letter to Elder Raimon using a summoning beast. I think he should know what to do!” In the letter, Uchiha Tenxiu completely rejected Uchiha Ming’s proposed retaliatory actions, stating that even if they were to retaliate, it should be done in the future after clarifying the enemy’s Ninjutsu abilities.
And now, Uchiha Ming’s actions seemed more like an attempt to sow discord and bring trouble upon the Uchiha Clan by inviting disaster.
“Are we just going to give up then?” Uchiha Sakurako saw that Uchiha Tenxiu had no immediate intention of seeking revenge, and a hint of displeasure appeared on her face; she was once again dissatisfied.
“Of course we’ll get revenge! However, it won’t be done by us!”
“What does that mean!”
Facing Uchiha Sakurako’s confusion, Uchiha Tenxiu smiled slightly and said, “Elder Raimon will know what to do!”
…
Two days later.
Within the Land of Rain.
Under the marching route arranged by Uchiha Tenxiu, the group had completely left the Land of Fire and entered the Land of Rain.
The Land of Rain before them seemed like a corner forgotten by the heavens, perpetually shrouded in fine rain, and surrounded by mountains at its borders, like a natural cage.
The monsoon from the northeast, like a fierce beast, roared all the way from the distant Land of Water, only to be blocked by the mountains between the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind. The perennial clouds and rain, like the tears of the heavens, immersed the entire Land of Rain in endless sorrow, and constant rain became the destiny of this land.
This rainy country, like a broken puzzle, has only 30% of its land barely suitable for living, while the remaining 50% is submerged by floods and lakes, with only a few highlands emerging like isolated islands. And the remaining 20% is an inland sea completely formed by rainwater, like a huge mirror, reflecting the gloom and sorrow of the sky.
Not to mention the fragmented rivers, like scars on the earth, and the large areas of divided land, each controlled by local forces, like a pack of greedy wolves guarding their own territories, ready to go to war at the slightest disagreement.
The entire Land of Rain was in utter chaos, like a boiling pot, churning everywhere, without a moment's peace.
However, all of this changed dramatically in the Ninja World after the appearance of Senju Hashirama, the God of Shinobi, who facilitated peace talks among the Five Great Nations, like the dawn breaking through dark clouds.
As the Five Great Nations gradually moved towards internal peace, they expanded their territories and annexed other small nations through a series of non-violent deterrents, like autumn winds sweeping fallen leaves. These small nations, like feudal lords, were incorporated into the territories of the great nations, causing the Five Great Nations to grow larger and larger like a snowball. However, the feudal lords still held powerful military forces, like feudal lords who would listen to orders but not declarations, a situation truly rare throughout history, yet consistent with the cultural worldview of Japan.
It was against this backdrop that the small nations no longer dared to engage in internal strife. After all, not everyone was like the future Konoha F4, who, in order to eliminate internal competitors, would not hesitate to make insane concessions to the outside world, engaging in a series of idiotic actions.
To resist the wolf-like Land of Fire and the other Lands of Wind and Earth along its borders, the Land of Rain also busily engaged in peace talks. Thus, peace spread across the land like a spring breeze! At least for these past two years, no one dared to wage large-scale warfare, lying dormant like hibernating snakes.
Thus, the peaceful Land of Rain, as a crucial junction bordering many countries, with its crisscrossing waterways like a spiderweb, brought about prosperous commerce.
The Ninja clans who controlled these lands and cities all made a fortune, and were even less willing to engage in military conquest.
After all, this prosperous life was much more enjoyable than their mutual slaughter during the Sengoku period, like carefree immortals.
Under these circumstances.
The Ninja clans weren't insane.
To insist on fighting to the death!
Wouldn’t it be better to just develop commerce and collect taxes?