Uchiha Yuu had already arrived in the vast Kumogakure. He stood atop a mountain peak, able to look down upon everyone from there.
After Akatsuki entered Kumogakure, he issued his first order: everyone living in the village was to gather in the streets and register their names, along with a series of detailed personal details, in preparation for the plans to come.
Naturally, they encountered no small amount of resistance. First were the ninja living in Kumogakure. Only a very small number were willing to surrender, but Uchiha Yuu saw traces of hatred in their eyes. Whether their surrender was genuine or not, he would only assign them to unimportant positions.
The village also had to continue functioning normally. These ninja would serve as the foundation, helping them through the most difficult transition period.
As for the rest, they had already chosen to fight to the death when Akatsuki entered Kumogakure. Uchiha Yuu felt not the slightest pity for them. Everything was for the plan. No accidents would be allowed.
"Compared to ninja who swore to resist to the death, the ordinary people living in the village understand better that resistance only leads to death. It is nothing more than a change in rulers or partners. In a few years, the entire village will be assimilated by us. Then, once we recruit the village's children as ninja, we can gradually change the current situation."
Uchiha Yuu's plan had reached its most crucial middle stage. Once they had fully digested the gains from this war, the colossal Enlightenment Organization would truly awaken.
"Much of the village's infrastructure was destroyed by us. Repairs need to begin as soon as possible."
Kakuzu, standing beside him, was in high spirits. He could stand openly in the village now. If there had been a choice,