Dawn was the darkest time of day, yet it was also a symbol of hope.
When the first ray of sunlight pierced the darkness and illuminated the earth, the hope in people's hearts was ignited as well.
This morning, the sunlight was exceptionally bright. It fell mercilessly upon Konoha's ruins, as if it intended to expose this once-prosperous land completely to the world.
Yes, Konoha had now become unrecognizable. More than half of it had been reduced to ruins and wreckage. Houses had collapsed, streets lay shattered, and the bustle and vitality of the past were gone.
And all of this was thanks to the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, and his "tremendous support." Without his involvement, Uchiha Yato alone could probably have destroyed at most a quarter of Konoha.
However, the devastation Hashirama Senju had caused now far exceeded the scene when Pain first came to Konoha and unleashed his ninjutsu in the original story. Back then, although Konoha had suffered grievous damage, at least some of its buildings had remained standing.
Fortunately, although Konoha had suffered enormous losses this time, there had not been many casualties. Perhaps that was the sole comfort to be found in this disaster.
At the same time, Konoha had unknowingly lost one ninja clan, which had left the village.
Early that morning, Uchiha Yato did not dawdle. After changing into a suit of armor, he appeared before everyone.
Uchiha Yato fully displayed the beauty of the Uchiha Clan.
That was beyond doubt. Even someone as stubbornly tight-lipped as Tobirama Senju would have had nothing to say about it.
"Since you have all decided to take part in this banquet, there are some things I need to make clear."
Knowing that Uchiha Yato's opening remarks had begun, everyone graciously kept silent.
"This carnival can fulfill