The Uchiha clan, which was wiped out entirely, lacked vision.

Chapter 108 Shocking Changes at the Front

Chapter 108 Shocking Changes at the Front

With the combined influence of carrots and sticks, An successfully recruited Hiruko.

Hiruko originally planned to kidnap a Dark Release ninja in the Land of Rain to absorb his bloodline limit, but now, after An's reminder, he knows that randomly absorbing blood is a foolish act.

He only regretted that he had lacked information beforehand, knew nothing, and had haphazardly absorbed Steel Release and Swift Release techniques.

Now he's only worried that this will have a negative impact on his future growth, and he's been thinking all day about how to wash off these two bloodstains. He no longer cares about the so-called Netherworld Escape.

However, over the years, Beiruthu had also recruited some subordinates and accumulated some wealth and resources, so An didn't care about these and let him handle them himself.

Hiruko did not want to be completely dependent on the Akatsuki organization and wanted to have her own power outside the organization, so she spent a few days arranging everything before returning to the Land of Rain with An and the others.

Although it was a time of war, the Land of Water was not significantly affected because the main battlefield was in the Land of Fire.

Moreover, the influx of resources and spoils seized from the front lines has led to a somewhat abnormal economic recovery in the Land of Water.

On their way back, An and his companions encountered a chorus of praise in every town and village they passed through.

"Ah, praise befits the Mizukage!"

"After so many years of war between the Land of Water and the Land of Fire, we finally see a glimmer of hope for victory!"

"I knew it from the start that the Fourth Mizukage was a remarkable leader, and now it's proven true!"

Listening to those ignorant people praising and celebrating, An Xin couldn't help but want to laugh.

No one knows better than him what state Yagura is in right now.

Under Obito's malicious retaliation, the original "Village of Blood Mist" was implemented even more severely, with ninjas being killed every day for all sorts of inexplicable reasons.

But now that it's the common people at the bottom of society, they've completely forgotten all these things. They're only tempted by some petty gains and have started praising the Fourth Mizukage's wisdom and prowess.

"Ha, the common people are indeed a bunch of ignorant fools!"

"Whoever feeds me is my mother!"

"Love is the mother of all virtues!"

An cursed angrily as she gulped down the beer in her glass.

They were resting in a small town, hoping to catch up on the situation at the front, but instead they heard nothing but useless nonsense.

Orochimaru glanced at him, knowing he must have been thinking about how the villagers of Konoha treated the Uchiha clan, so he stopped talking and just ate and drank as usual.

Beiliuhu, however, could not bear to hear this.

He was originally from an ordinary commoner background and had nothing in common with a wealthy family like Uchiha An.

Besides, he had been tricked by Uchiha An's genjutsu before, and he was also very uncomfortable.

Although he has now joined the Akatsuki organization, it does not mean that he is completely subservient to the Uchiha clan.

"Hmph!" he sneered, retorting, "How could you rich kids possibly understand the suffering of ordinary people?"

"What they have been searching for their whole lives may very well be something you were born with."

"If we don't scheme and plot, and try to accumulate all the resources that are beneficial to ourselves, then we will be trampled under our feet for the rest of our lives."

"And another thing, don't talk like guys from wealthy families are somehow inherently moral!"

"If you hadn't been hogging ninjutsu resources, ordinary genin wouldn't be sent to the battlefield knowing only a few basic ninjutsu taught in ninja academies!"

"Nonsense!" An slammed his wine glass on the table and shouted, "Our Uchiha clan has never been secretive. Even an ordinary clansman like me can learn whatever ninjutsu I want, as long as I can learn it!"

"Heh heh—" Hiruko chuckled coldly, saying sarcastically, "Yes, your Uchiha clan's ninjutsu all require the Sharingan to unleash their full power; otherwise, learning them is of little use."

"Outsiders are out of their minds. They have universal ninjutsu but don't learn it. Instead, they learn your clan's ninjutsu."

"You guys are so generous, why don't you offer discounts on ninja tools and such?"

The two were arguing when the tavern door opened and several ninjas stepped in. Judging from their headbands, they were Mist Ninjas.

Upon entering, the leader immediately spotted the two arguing individuals and their striking black robes adorned with red clouds.

The next moment, he stopped in his tracks and stepped back, trying to slip away.

"Alright, since you're here, come in and sit down. Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Suddenly, Orochimaru, who had been sitting in his seat, disappeared and appeared behind him, sinisterly sticking his head over his shoulder, his long forked tongue flicking against his face.

The man was startled and quickly drew his short knife and stabbed backward.

But the next moment, his hand was firmly grasped and snapped off with a "crack." Then, he was punched hard in the abdomen, his legs gave way, and he collapsed to his knees, retching.

"Splash, splash."

Two thuds sounded as the Mist Ninja leader turned his head with difficulty and saw that his two teammates, each holding a knife, had stabbed their comrade in the heart. Both of them died on the spot, their bodies covered in blood.

When he looked up again, he saw a pair of blood-red eyes staring at him coldly, their gaze icy and ruthless, looking down on him.

"Sharingan—" The man felt a chill run down his spine, knowing he was doomed.

During the Third Shinobi World War, Kirigakure's main enemy was the Uchiha clan. The two sides fought each other, resulting in countless deaths and a blood feud.

He had heard that the Uchiha clan had been wiped out, and countless people in Kirigakure were cheering and celebrating. Who would have thought that he would run into the Uchiha again today?

"Alright, judging from your appearance, you must have come back from the battlefield as well."

"Tell me, how's the situation at the front?"

"Don't worry, considering you're fighting against Konoha, I can let you go as long as you give me the information."

Ann fiddled with the wine glass in her hand and said idly.

The ninja was filled with doubt and suspicion, and didn't quite believe what Uchiha An said.

Seeing his hesitant expression, Hiruko flew into a rage, slammed his fist on the table, and yelled in exasperation, "What are you still hesitating about?"

Even if he's lying to you, what can you do about it?

"Do you really think you can withstand torture techniques?"

"Instead of being suspicious and risking your life, it's better to take a gamble and bet that what he said is true."

"You're just an ordinary ninja; the margin for error in life is very low!"

"If you make even one wrong choice, your life will be completely ruined!"

"You have to seize every opportunity to survive, and eventually become stronger and change your destiny!"

"What do you mean by loyalty or disloyalty?"

"What is there about your wretched village that you'd be loyal to?"

"If all else fails, I'll just flee the village and become a rogue ninja. What's the big deal?"

"But if you lose your life, you really lose everything!"

After being given a stern rebuke, the misty ninja gritted her teeth and finally gave in.

"Okay, I hope you keep your word!"

"We came back from the front lines, and the situation there is not good."

"Those useless people from the Land of Wind have dragged us down again. Their Kazekage, Rasa, has been captured alive by the people of Konoha."