The Farce Ends
In the living room of the lord, Prime Minister Lie paced back and forth at the door, while the lord of Xia Chang sat cross-legged.
As night deepened, neither of them could sleep.
After receiving news of Kazuma and his plan to install Chusheng as the successor, the two have been waiting for good news from Asuma and Chiriku, as well as for the arrival of the Fourth Hokage.
Xia Chang was not the eldest son, nor did he receive the education of an heir. Therefore, at only fifteen years old, Xia Chang always studied whatever interested him.
Xia Chang also practiced Chakra Ninjutsu and enjoyed studying Ninjutsu. He was a ninja with solid Ninjutsu skills and had his own understanding of the Shinobi World and ninjas.
At the same time, Xia Chang understood even more what the Fourth Hokage, who was famous throughout the world during the Shinobi World War and was known as the "Shura of Asura of Konoha," represented.
"Why hasn't the Fourth Hokage arrived yet! Has something happened?!"
Prime Minister Lie paced back and forth at the door of the living room, extremely anxious.
"Father, with the Fourth Hokage protecting us, there won't be any problems."
Xia Chang was obsessed with learning Ninjutsu and greatly admired the ninjas of Konoha. He had little interest in matters of the imperial court.
This is also why Chancellor Lie went to great lengths to support Xia Chang's succession to the throne.
This Xia Chang had always been in a state of confusion regarding inheriting the position of Daimyo.
Swish! Swish!
Sarutobi Asuma and the monk Jiraiya appeared in front of Xia Chang in a flash, panting as they shouted to Xia Changming:
"Your Highness, please leave with us! The rebels are on their way!"
"I'm not leaving. I'll wait for the Fourth Hokage. With the Hokage's protection, no one can do anything to me!"
Xia Chang understood Kazuma's strength; although he had practiced some Ninjutsu, he was no match for Kazuma.
Although Kazuma was powerful, Xia Chang believed that the Asura of Konoha, who Kamui in the Martial Arts Arena, was the true God of Shinobi. Not only was he impervious to blades and spears, but Xia Chang also vividly remembered that aura he possessed, which was something that Guardian Ninja could not give him.
Asuma was extremely anxious upon hearing these words.
Asuma had a general idea of the Hokage's strength. As for Kazuma's strength, Asuma knew it very well, and Kazuma led the elite and skilled warriors among the Guardian Ninja.
Asuma believed that his strength was among the top in Konoha, and that he was no less than the Konoha Hatake Kakashi.
In Asuma's eyes, the Hokage's strength was probably similar to his own or his father Sarutobi Hiruzen's, perhaps even slightly stronger.
Asuma felt he was barely able to save himself, let alone help them.
It can only be said that Asuma's top-tier status within the Guardian Shinobi Twelve caused a slight misunderstanding in his perception, leading Asuma to believe that even if the Hokage was stronger than him, he wouldn't be much stronger.
"Your Highness, please forgive me!"
Asuma pondered for a moment, then made his decision. He lunged forward and delivered a powerful palm strike to the Daimyo's neck, knocking Daimyo. He then hoisted the Daimyo onto his shoulder.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Just as Asuma was about to run away, the sounds of countless Body Flicker Technique moving at high speed filled the area around the living room.
"Hahahaha, Asuma, where do you want to take Xia Chang?"
Now you are surrounded, where can you escape to? Don't resist any longer."
Dozens of Guardian Ninja descended from the sky and stood atop the eaves of the living room and the surrounding artificial hills.
After mocking Asuma, the leader Kazuma, coldly addressed the Prime Minister, Retsu, who was standing beside Asuma:
"Lie, Xia Chang, even if you assassinate the late emperor and forge his will, you cannot change your Destiny!"
"Your Highness Xia Chang, if you abdicate, we will forgive your sins!"
Kazuma had the air of a virtuous minister, doing his utmost to restore order and assist the eldest son, Chusheng.
Although Kazuma was furious Kazuma Xia Chang, who had already ascended the throne, he was not too disrespectful and promised to let him off the hook if he abdicated.
As for Prime Minister Lie, who was not named, his fate is obvious to everyone around him.
"Kazuma, you... you're going to rebel and kill the Daimyo?"
Surrounded and somewhat flustered, Prime Minister Lie stepped forward with a serious expression. After showering He Kazuma with praise, he said in a deep voice:
"Guardian Ninja! If you defect Kazuma, you will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold and promoted three ranks!"
Prime Minister Lie tried to bribe him, but after he finished speaking, it had absolutely no effect.
The Guardian Ninja stood silently, without making a sound.
"Ha, it's no use. Lie, you launched a coup and assassinated the late emperor; you deserve to die!"
With Kazuma announced Lie's crimes, then, with a fanatical look on his face, shouted:
"Do you know why they don't respond to you? Because they're not after power or money, but simply the ideal of a more stable Land of Fire."
Our team is determined to make the Daimyo the world, to let His Highness truly wield power, to pacify the various countries, and then to unify the world.
Instead of the current situation where the Daimyo and the Hokage of Konoha stand side by side, and the repeated Shinobi World War have left the Land of Fire devastated and its people suffering immensely!
I, we, and His Chusheng Chunsheng are determined to change all of this!
Our ideals cannot be swayed by money or official positions, because what we care about are all the subjects of the Land of Fire!
Upon seeing the scene Kazuma said, Chancellor Lie's face turned pale, and he involuntarily stepped back, hiding behind Chiriku and Asuma.
Upon hearing Kazuma's philosophy, the Chiriku frowned and exclaimed loudly:
"Only through war Kazuma conquest can the Land of Fire suffer immense devastation and become increasingly desolate!"
The reason why the Land of Fire is peaceful today is because of the agreement between the First Hokage and the Daimyo, which has enabled the Land of Fire to enjoy long-term peace and prosperity.
The stability you desired has already been achieved, so why bother with anything more?
The Daimyo and the Hokage are currently on good terms. You want to change this situation, but have you considered the consequences of doing so?
Whether it was the era of the Ninshu in the past or the current era of the Ninja Villages, the nation has always existed, but power has always been held by the Ninshu, the Ninja Clan, or even the current Ninja Villages.
The infighting among ninja clans in the past did indeed cause great suffering to the people, but since the First Hokage established Konoha, the Konoha has maintained a harmonious relationship with the Daimyo and protected the stability of the Land of Fire. This is a fact that all the people of the Land of Fire are aware of.
The Chiriku Jilu knew very well that if all of this were overthrown, the Land of Fire would immediately be engulfed in war, and no one could remain uninvolved.
Moreover, Kazuma not only wants to destroy Konoha, but also wants to pacify all countries and unify the world. At that time, there will be chaos and even more suffering, which is also inconsistent with the ideas advocated by the Fire Temple.
Kazuma hearing Chiriku's words, Kazuma's expression turned serious as he loudly proclaimed:
"Chiriku! You only see the current peace and tranquility, but you've forgotten the suffering that the Shinobi World War brought to the people of the Land of Fire!"
Konoha is too weak in its dealings! It has been repeatedly invaded and bullied by various countries! Such a village has no reason to exist and cannot protect the Land of Fire!
Only by letting the Daimyo hold power over the world, and then pacifying the major countries, just like in the era of the Ninshu, can the world be unified and there be no more strife and war!
There will never be war or chaos! Do you understand? Not this temporary peace we have now. This temporary peace is just a precarious existence!
Upon hearing Kazuma's words, Asuma Sarutobi glanced around at the scene before him, a sense of despair washing over him. He realized he couldn't escape with the Daimyo.
"There's nothing we can do now that things have come to this..."
Asuma Sarutobi had done his best, but it was all in Rotation. Resistance was futile, and now he could only let Kazuma control the court of the Land of Fire.
Asuma sighed and lowered the Daimyo from his shoulder.
Seeing Asuma's actions, Kazuma understood that the people in the arena had given up resisting, and a smile appeared on his face.
Suddenly, a large ball of flame appeared in front of the living room.
The flames transformed into a human form, which began to dissipate from its head, revealing the handsome face of a man with long, curly black hair. In less than a second, the flames burned from his head to his feet, revealing the white robes he wore.
"Alright, that's enough of this farce."
The man held Gunbai in his left hand and a large Kusarigama in his right; his face was indifferent, and his words were detached.