Chapter 148: Chapter 148: Promise
"I will choose to accept the mission and leak information to enemy ninjas."
A resounding and powerful voice suddenly echoed in the prison cell. Uchiha Yoru's imposing figure slowly stepped in. At this moment, everyone who saw him exclaimed, "Lord Yoru."
"Brother Yoru."
"Teacher Yoru."
Faced with the complicated gazes of everyone, Uchiha Yoru walked directly into the cell and stood before the lifeless figure sitting on a pile of straw. He solemnly nodded and said, "I will do the same as you."
"To fulfill the mission given by higher-ups while also protecting my family, instead of refusing the mission. Otherwise, not to mention my own situation, my family would be in danger."
Uchiha Yoru's resolute voice reverberated in the prison cell. Upon seeing the young face's determined expression, the figure sitting on the straw had a vacant look and tears of regret began to fall from his eyes.
"Whimper~ I don't regret doing this, what I regret is that I didn't die on the battlefield. Then they wouldn't have found me, and my family wouldn't have been threatened."
It was too painful for him, a pain no one could understand. However, Uchiha Yoru's entry and affirmation seemed to provide some understanding, and he began to sob uncontrollably.
The wails filled the prison cell. For a moment, everyone was asking themselves what they would do in a similar situation.
Shisui also began to mutter to himself, wondering what he would do if the village used Yoru as leverage.
The worldview of Uzuki Yugao, who had become a spy from the Anbu, seemed to shatter. She thought Orochimaru's incident was a fluke and blamed it on the negligence of the Third Hokage. But what about this time? Was it still negligence? Or rather indulgence?
Even the most passionate Might Guy fell silent. One was a mission; the other was betraying his village. He thought of his father and smiled bitterly, mumbling, "Perhaps you're right, father. Living simply as a pure ninja is happy."
But at this moment, Might Guy didn't feel happy anymore, or perhaps he began to hide some things behind his cheerful smile.
The youngest, Uchiha Itachi, clenched his fists. His eyes turned red. One was the mission of the village; the other was the safety of his parents and brother. Choosing to complete the mission meant betraying the village, but if he chose his family, could he protect them? It was an unsolvable question.
'What should I do if Yoru is threatened?' This question echoed in the innocent mind of Mitarashi Anko. At that moment, she suddenly thought of Orochimaru, who had left the village, and shivered. Anko lowered her head, her eyes revealing a touch of madness.
No one could harm Yoru! Perhaps leaving this place was the right choice, like Orochimaru. The village might not be the final destination; where Yoru is, that's home.
No matter how they thought about it, in the end, everyone wore a bitter, self-mocking smile, as if they would eventually arrive at the same conclusion.
This is an unsolvable question. Choosing the mission would protect my family but betray the village. Refusing the mission, what about my family? Can I really protect them? Should I go back to the village and tell everyone, consult with the Third Hokage?
As we think about this, everyone recalls the incident with Orochimaru. Such a major event led to border unrest, and the only result was the removal of the head of the Anbu.
Can consulting the Third Hokage really protect my family?
Everyone fell silent at this thought. We can protect for a moment, but not for a lifetime; even a single misinformed mission could make us lose everything.
"Woo Woo, Lord Yoru, kill me. I have wronged you, but I had no choice. Please do not blame my family."
Ukake knelt on the ground, begging the young man before him. He can't afford to offend either side; any party could bring disaster to his family, and he has nothing to rely on.
Seeing Ukake begging, everyone fell silent. What would they do if they were in his shoes? At this moment, they all realized the importance of power.
Watching the scene before him, Uchiha Yoru looked around and muttered, "Hero?"
With a self-mocking smile, Uchiha Yoru shook his head, "We don't have good fathers; we can't do as we wish. Personality is a luxury for us."
Walking up, he lightly patted Ukake's shoulder. In the dim cell, Uchiha Yoru calmly said, "You died from serious injuries in the last battle. Now, Ukake is a hero in the village."
At these words, Ukake showed a relieved smile and knelt down, "Thank you, Lord Yoru, for your great kindness. In my next life, I'm willing to be your servant to repay your kindness."
Turning his head, Uchiha Yoru looked at everyone's complex expressions and spoke solemnly, "The Leaf Village has already decayed. Heroes have become tools for the corrupt elite. First it was White Fang, then Orochimaru, and now all these events. The Leaf can no longer accommodate heroes."
"The Leaf Village was created by the Uchiha and Senju clans. It's our common home. Now it has become private property for corrupt elites to gain benefits and expand their clans. From its creation, the weak Sarutobi clan has greedily grown into a great power today, along with the Ino-Shika-Cho clans and other families."
"Is the Leaf Village still our home?" Saying this, Uchiha Yoru focused his gaze on Might Guy, saying gravely, "Might Guy, your father was a hero, but did he ever receive his honorable title?"
Once passionate and impulsive, Might Guy now looked pale. He opened his mouth stiffly, wanting to defend his father, but reality was so powerless.
As the hero who activated the Eight Inner Gates and defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, why is no one talking about this hero's deeds? To keep it a secret? What's the secret?
Or is it that the credit is too great, and Konoha needs to downplay this for the sake of others?
"Might Guy, your father is a hero. He protected those he wanted to protect. But did he get what a hero deserves? I say, in today's Konoha, heroes are just tools!"
"Heroes are just tools!"
This phrase echoed in the dim prison, and no one could refute it. It was the naked truth, and even the most loyal, like Kurenai Yuhi and Uzuki Yugao, were pale and powerless.
"Heroes can't stand against power; in front of power, they are just tools."
The sarcastic voice echoed in the prison, and for a moment everyone listened to this ironic judgment, which was laden with truth, leaving everyone speechless.
The three members of Team Kurenai looked determined, "Lord Yoru, we will follow you!"
Facing such loyalty, Uchiha Yoru directly raised his hand to stop it. Instead, his face revealed a sense of fanaticism and determination. He spoke forcefully, "Konoha has lost its original intentions. I'll risk my life to reclaim the dignity that Konoha has lost."
"However, what can change the fate of Konoha is power, not just my individual strength. The decayed higher-ups have trampled on heroes and rotted to the core. The village needs a revolution! A transformation that changes everything. Even if it costs me my life, I must achieve it."
With a resolute gaze, his forceful voice echoed in the prison cell. At that moment, Uchiha Yoru looked at everyone and slowly extended his fist, signaling them and saying, "One person's strength cannot change everything. So I need you all. I need you to join me in revolutionizing, overthrowing the decayed roots of Konoha, and rebuilding the Konoha we long for, so that the true Will Of Fire can once again appear in the hearts of all Konoha ninjas."
A small firt appeared and collided with Uchiha Yoru's fist. At that moment, everyone's eyes were on this small figure. Unexpectedly, the first to stand out was Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi, who was not even eight years old, had eyes filled with fanatical worship and determination. His previous resentment towards his teacher for not guiding him had disappeared, and he now saw his teacher as a guiding light.
The charming Uchiha Yoru was like a god in the young Uchiha Itachi's heart. His youthful voice echoed resolutely in the prison cell.
"I, Uchiha Itachi, am willing to help my teacher overthrow the decayed Konoha and let the true will of fire reappear in the skies above Konoha."
Then, Hatake Kakashi slowly extended his fist and collided it with that resolute fist.
"I believe in you; your eyes can see further, and your strength can definitely change Konoha."
At this moment, Hatake Kakashi was full of confidence and determination towards Uchiha Yoru. Through long-term observation, he had confirmed that Uchiha Yoru was indeed the person who could truly change Konoha.
Dual background, the strongest among the younger generation, and his highly approved and prudent political skills; the most important point was his love for Konoha, surpassing everyone, even me!
Kakashi thought to himself, with the background of the Uchiha clan and being the disciple of one of the Three Legendary Sannin, Orochimaru, this dual identity was enough to make him the leader to reform Konoha.
"The Genma Squad is willing to follow Lord Yoru!" Members of the Genma Squad, including Genma, Raido, and Iwashi, all showed a determined look and extended their fists.
"Yoru, I will always follow you!" With a determined gaze, Mitarashi Anko fist-bumped.
Lastly, Uzuki Yugao and Kurenai Yuhi were pale and showed forced smiles. One was a spy sent by the Third Hokage, and the other was from the Anbu, both now under the Third's supervision.
Although they had successfully infiltrated and even become the most trusted individuals, the situation now filled them with agony.
Under Uchiha Yoru's steadfast and fearless gaze, the two strangely extended their fists to collide.
Looking at the two, Uchiha Yoru revealed a smile. The others thought that Kurenai Yuhi and Uzuki Yūgao were afraid because they knew about Konoha's dark ugliness.
"Brother Yoru, I believe in you!" When Uchiha Yoru started to reveal his ambition to change Konoha, Uchiha Shisui immediately showed fanatical eyes. How could he not agree?
Finally, it was Might Guy's turn. Everyone's eyes were on him, even Hatake Kakashi rarely showed a hint of anxiety. But it was everyone's freedom, and he had no right to interfere.
Might Guy, who is usually passionate, looked complicatedly at his classmates at this moment. He remembered that the always proud Uchiha Yoru had never mocked him, even encouraged him, saying he would definitely be strong one day. Countless images flashed through his mind.
Finally, Might Guy lowered his voice and hoarsely said, "Yoru, if I choose to quit, what are you going to do to me?"
Whoosh~
As Might Guy's voice landed, the first to react were Uchiha Shisui, then Kurenai Squad three, and Genma Squad. They formed a circle around Might Guy, vigilant. They would never allow anyone to threaten Uchiha Yoru.
However, Uchiha Yoru raised his hand to stop everyone's vigilance. Even so, in the depths of Shisui's eyes, a fierce look appeared; he had already decided not to leave any threat behind.
But Uchiha Yoru, who had stopped everyone, was staring straight at Might Guy and revealed a sincere and hearty smile, "Guy, you can disagree with me, but you can't stop my love for Konoha, so please don't stop me. I also believe in you."
"Don't stop my love for Konoha! I also believe in you!"
Just this sentence instantly elevated the mood. At that moment, even Kakashi, who had breathed a sigh of relief, showed a resolute look. I didn't misjudge, I am inferior to Uchiha Yoru!
Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Might Guy's eyes. How could he not love Konoha? But it was because he loved it too much that he chose to turn a blind eye to all the injustices and darkness that he had no power to change.
He had no power to change anything before, but now someone has appeared who can.
"I believe in you!" Just as Might Guy slowly extended his fist, suddenly a figure appeared and directly issued a firm and clear voice. It was Hyuga Hizashi who had been guarding in the dark.
"Yoru! I believe in you!" Might Guy and Hyuga Hizashi both fist-bumped with Uchiha Yoru.
Hyuga Hizashi has always been stern, always wearing a stern face. He also grew up in Konoha and has no less love for the village than anyone else. Moreover, from a selfish standpoint, the Hyuga branch family is now in the most awkward position. If they truly follow Uchiha Yoru and change Konoha, then the Hyuga branch family can confidently appear before everyone in the future.
Seeing that everyone chose to trust him, Uchiha Yoru showed a smile.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Please look forward to it. I, Uchiha Yoru, will definitely eliminate the darkness hanging over Konoha and let the sun shine on Konoha once again. This might be difficult and sacrifices might have to be made, but I believe that as long as we stand united, we can change everything. So, I ask for everyone's support!"
"Please work hard to become strong ninjas. The stronger you are, the sooner we can change Konoha!"
A firm voice echoed in the prison cell, and the man who was awkwardly lying in the pile of straw also seemed to see hope, showing a smile.
"Please go ahead. After you eliminate the darkness from Konoha, remember to tell me in front of my grave. I will come back to Konoha in my next life."
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