The group that had just been putting out fires and searching for the Eldest Prince froze on the spot, staring in shock and terror as the ninja ran past. He was informing everyone nearby to hurry to the Daimyo.
"Wasn't the Daimyo perfectly healthy? How did he suddenly die?"
"What exactly happened? Hurry and take a look!"
"Find the Eldest Prince first! He needs to inherit the position of Daimyo immediately! The country cannot fall into chaos because of this! Stop searching for assassins in the surrounding area and rescue the Eldest Prince!"
The nobles tied to the Eldest Prince were both delighted and worried.
They prayed that he would survive. Only if he lived could they receive the benefits they sought.
Uchiha Yuu and Kakuzu quickly left the Daimyo's residence, but people were still pursuing them from behind. When they heard the bells ringing outside, they knew the Daimyo was dead.
The two stopped running and slipped into the desert. Yuu's crimson Sharingan gave off an ominous glow as he suppressed his excitement and said:
"The plan finally succeeded. Kakuzu, stay in the Land of Wind for the time being. This country will soon undergo enormous changes. I wonder whether other forces will intervene."
"It succeeded?"
Even Kakuzu, who had seen much of the world, found his hands trembling. The plan had truly succeeded. Yuu had influenced the situation in the Land of Wind and accomplished something no ninja had ever dared to do!
Kakuzu's dream had always been to make more money. He had never considered plotting to control a country. Such a thing was simply too terrifying.
"It really feels like a dream..."
He was in a daze. Hearing the commotion outside, he realized it was real and immediately nodded.
"I'll remain in the Land of Wind