Uchiha Yao looked at Orochimaru who was standing respectfully in front of him and said.
"Orochimaru, now that you have changed your mind, the next thing should be put on the agenda."
"Although Shinobi World has been unified, if we want to make Konoha's rule as solid as a rock, force alone is not enough."
"I will establish Research Institute in Konoha, with you as the dean to coordinate the research and development of various technologies in the future."
"But..." Uchiha Yao's eyes turned slightly.
"Before you officially take the stage, the public opinion in the village still needs to be paved."
Orochimaru immediately understood what Uchiha Yao meant and said with a smile:
"Lord Yao Don't worry, I know what to do."
"As long as we cooperate and release the dirty information about Danzo, the people will naturally transfer their anger to Danzo, and I... just need to play the role of a victim."
"Very good."
"You stay here for a few days for now!"
Uchiha Yao raised his hand, and a space Uzumaki tore apart around him.
After a while, Konoha, Hokage Building.
Uchiha Yao summoned Shikaku Nara.
As the think tank of Konoha and the chief assistant of Hokage, Shikaku Nara came to the office immediately after receiving the order from Uchiha Yao.
"Hokage-sama, are you looking for a subordinate?"
Shikaku Nara saluted, looked at Uchiha Yao and asked.
Uchiha Yao leaned back on the chair and threw a secret volume on the table.
"Shikaku, there is an extremely important thing that needs to be left to you."
Shikaku Nara picked up the secret volume and unfolded it with some confusion.
When he saw the words "Orochimaru returns to Konoha" and "Public Opinion Guidance Plan" clearly written on the secret volume, even with Shikaku's calmness, his pupils could not help but shrink slightly!
Orochimaru?
Hokage-sama actually wants to call Orochimaru back to the village?
Shikaku Nara is a smart person after all.
He is fully aware that there are gaps in the Fifth Hokage-sama in front of him, and all decisions he makes must have far-reaching overall considerations.
Therefore, Shikaku did not question it, but quickly read the contents of the secret volume.
"Hokage-sama... you mean to use Shimura Danzō to completely whitewash Lord Orochimaru?" Shikaku asked tentatively.
Uchiha Yao nodded.
"Orochimaru's scientific research capabilities are very important to Konoha."
"You and I know very well how many unscrupulous things Danzo has done in the village in the past."
"Root left a lot of foundation material back then."
"Collect those things, and by the way... polish the truth about Orochimaru's defection back then."
Shikaku Nara After listening, a look of understanding appeared on his face.
"My subordinate understands!"
"Please rest assured Hokage-sama, within ten days at most, I promise to allow Lord Orochimaru to return to Konoha with the image of a 'tragic victim'!"
Uchiha Yao waved his hand. "Go and do it."
"Yes! I am resigning!"
With Shikaku Nara leaving.
An undercurrent began to quietly surge within Konoha.
At first, it was in several lively izakayas in Konoha.
Several Konoha ninjas from the Mesozoic Era began to sigh at the table after drinking a few glasses of wine.
"Hey, have you heard? Recently, ANBU discovered a shocking secret while cleaning up the underground archives left behind by his predecessor Root!"
"What secret? Is it related to the cancer Danzo that has been killed by Hokage-sama?"
"It's more than related! It's simply outrageous!" The ninja lowered his voice and said mysteriously:
"The defection of Lord Orochimaru back then... was not what was reported outside at all!"
Several ninjas and civilians around were immediately attracted to their attention, and they all came over:
"What's going on? Wasn't Orochimaru deported and defected by Third Hokage for engaging in human experiments?"
"Bah! That's the dirty water Danzo poured on Lord Orochimaru in order to cover up his crimes!"
The speaking ninja slapped the table angrily and said loudly:
"The files discovered by ANBU show that those who really led those cruel human experiments were Danzo and his Root!"
"Lord Orochimaru refused many times and even wanted to report it to Master Third Hokage. However, Danzo secretly threatened the lives of village civilians and was forced to bear all the charges of illegal experiments!"
"What?! Such a thing could happen?!" The people watching suddenly took a breath of cold air and felt their scalps numb.
"That's right!" Another civilian in disguise echoed:
"Lord Orochimaru chose to leave with injustice in order to protect the village from being torn apart by Root, and has been carrying the bad reputation alone for more than ten years!"
As soon as these words came out, the entire izakaya was in an uproar!
"Oh my God! Danzo That old thief really deserves to die!"
"I didn't expect that Lord Orochimaru would endure such great grievance!"
"Let me tell you, Lord Orochimaru was the hero of Konoha back then. He made great contributions in the second Third Shinobi World War. How could he suddenly become a traitor?"
"It turns out that the old beast Danzo was behind everything!"
in the next few days.
Similar rumors quickly spread in every corner of Konoha.
Everyone is talking about this "historical truth" that shatters all views.
And at the most critical moment when the rumors were fermenting.
Konoha's official actions have poured more fuel on this fire!
Shikaku Nara publicly released a major announcement in the name of Official Government Affairs Office!
In the notice, the thirty-eight major crimes committed by Shimura Danzō during Root's lifetime were listed in detail!
Including setting up private underground cells, illegally conducting taboo human experiments, stealing Kekkei Genkai from the Konoha family, secretly colluding with foreign enemies, and... coercing and framing Konoha heroes!
In the appendix of the notice, a large amount of bloody evidence is posted!
The issuance of this notice completely aroused the anger of many villagers!
"Danzo old thief! It's too easy for him to die!"
"Lord Orochimaru It's so miserable! How painful it must be for him to have to live alone with a bad reputation for so many years and wander outside!"
Countless villagers and civilian ninjas completely vented their anger on Shimura Danzō.
And the image of Orochimaru has also undergone a complete reversal in this overwhelming public opinion frenzy!
From the crazy S-rank Rogue Ninja who everyone yells and beats.
Naturally, he was whitewashed and became a victim who suffered unfair injustice in order to protect the village, Endure Humiliation and Bear a Heavy Burden!
Hokage Building, on the top rooftop.
Uchiha Yao and Orochimaru stand side by side.
Orochimaru licked his lips, with a hint of emotion and playfulness in his eyes.
"Kukukuk..."
Orochimaru smiled softly.
"Lord Yao, Shikaku's methods are truly breathtaking."
"Now, in the eyes of the villagers, I have probably become a tragic hero."
Uchiha Yao folded his hands on his chest and smiled lightly:
"The public often just need an outlet to vent their emotions and a 'truth' they are willing to believe."