Whether it was a surprise or not, Uchiha Yuu did not know. After disguising himself, he entered Amegakure alongside the people from the Enlightenment Weapons Store.
Dark clouds blanketed the sky, with thunder flashing from time to time. Coupled with the raincoats worn by everyone around him, the entire village felt gloomy.
Especially now, with war raging on all sides, many people in Amegakure worried that their village would be dragged into it. Just like last time—if Ibuse Hanzo had not turned the tide and withstood Konoha's pressure, the village would have nearly become history. That was the greatest fear of those living here.
Uchiha Yuu's arrival in Amegakure was top-secret information. Only Shan Juhua knew his identity, so he was not worried about being exposed.
After parting ways with the Enlightenment Weapons Store guards, he walked unhurriedly through the rain, observing his surroundings and hoping to gather useful information. Eventually, he arrived at a tavern. Unlike the gloomy, oppressive atmosphere outside, the alcohol inside allowed those who drank themselves drunk to freely release their stress.
"The world hasn't been peaceful lately. I went to Konoha on business a while back and got mistaken for a spy. They locked me in prison for several days, and all my goods were ruined. What rotten luck!"
"You should be grateful you made it back alive. Didn't you hear Lord Hanzo's order? Don't go out unless necessary. Obey, and you might keep your life!"
"Yeah, things outside are a real mess..."
Uchiha Yuu went to the counter and ordered a cup of sake, then found a corner and sat down. Most of the information was full of boasting and exaggeration, but some of it was genuine. At times, his hand paused halfway to his drink as he tried to hear what they were