The Beginning of the Sacrifice

Because Uchiha Yū had done nothing to stop the rumors from spreading, the entire territory was gripped by panic.

"It's over, it's over. The lord doesn't care whether we live or die. We should leave while the war hasn't broken out yet."

"Leave? Where could you possibly go? They've already blocked us in from all sides. We can only leave our fate to heaven. If we stay here, we might still survive. If we leave now and get caught by them in the wilderness, death will be unavoidable."

"We should have left long ago. Why have there been so many conflicts lately? These really are troubled times."

Rumors died with the wise, but unfortunately, everyone remaining in the territory was panicking, terrified that disaster would descend upon them the next second. Many residents who had not been planted with Curse Marks were secretly packing their belongings, preparing to leave this whirlpool before disaster struck.

Uchiha Yū stood high atop the palace, watching the scene below with an indifferent expression. He did not stop those ordinary people from leaving. Of course, whether they could survive outside was none of Uchiha Yū's concern.

Several territories had joined forces to attack Uchiha Yū, intending to annex his territory. Faced with such a major event, it was only natural that the residents lacked confidence.

"I've already set up the energy conversion device below."

Orochimaru, dressed in research attire, watched as lines of blue light rose from below and linked together, forming a mysterious pattern. Even the energy throughout the territory began to fluctuate. Orochimaru immediately stopped activating the device and said with a cruel look on his face:

"Our plan will succeed very soon. Once we gather all the energy in this territory, your strength will enter a stage of rapid growth."

To ensure