Uchiha Yū had no idea whether this would come as a surprise. After disguising himself, he entered Amegakure alongside the people from the weapons store.
Dark clouds blanketed the sky, with thunder rumbling from time to time. Combined with the rain capes worn by everyone around him, the entire village carried a gloomy atmosphere.
Especially with every faction at war lately, many people in Amegakure feared their village would be dragged into it, just as it had been last time. If not for Ibuse Hanzō turning the tide and ultimately withstanding Konoha's pressure, the village would have nearly become history. That was also the greatest fear in the hearts of those who lived here.
Uchiha Yū's arrival in Amegakure was top-secret information. Shan Juhua was the only one who knew his identity, so there was no need to worry about exposure.
After parting ways with the Dawn Weapons Store guards, he walked through the rain at an unhurried pace, observing his surroundings in hopes of gathering useful information. Eventually, he arrived at a tavern. Unlike the gloomy, oppressive atmosphere outside, the alcohol within let those who had drunk themselves senseless relax and release their stress.
"The times haven't been peaceful lately. I went to Konoha on business a while back, and they took me for a spy and locked me in jail for days. All my goods were ruined. What rotten luck!"
"You should be grateful you made it back alive. Didn't Lord Hanzō issue an order? Don't leave the village unless it's necessary. If you obediently follow orders, you might keep your life!"
"Yeah, things outside are a complete mess..."
Uchiha Yū went to the counter and ordered a cup of sake, then found a corner and sat down. Most of the information being passed around was exaggerated bragging,