Don't try things that you're not 100% sure of, because you only have one life. -- Thousand-hand Shenyi.
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Dense clouds shook and thunder rumbled.
The streets that should have been noisy were as cold as the weather. On the wide street, in the rows of shops along the road, the peddlers no longer shouted as they usually did. They were in a daze or chatting listlessly. The pedestrians on the road were like raindrops in twos and threes, rushing past. Many people's faces were filled with anxiety and fear. It was fear and worry for the unknown. A gust of cold wind blew in the air, blowing the withered leaves on the ground like curls toward the gloomy street corner. Compared to the former prosperity and bustle, the cold wind and broken leaves now made the place seem even more desolate.
Thunder rumbled and muffled sounds rang out, casting a shadow over the hearts of the people who were originally frustrated.
On the other side of the street, two middle-aged peddlers were huddled together and conversing in low voices.
"Have you heard? Our village is going to fight too."
"En! I heard that the village is under martial law!……At first, they thought that the war would end soon. Who would have thought that the Wind Country would participate? Sigh! It was all about benefits! The good days of us commoners are over!~”
"That's right. Once the Wind Country joins the war, will the other countries remain indifferent? The war was coming, and Lord Hanzo was forced to participate in the war. -- It's all because of those five damned kingdoms. They used their strength to start a war wantonly. They started a war just because of a disagreement. It doesn't matter how they fight with their strong foundation. The ones who suffer are us civilians who don't know ninjutsu! -- Sigh! After all, this world was ruled by ninjas. -- This is fate!"
"What Five Great Countries? Pui! It was called a big country only because it had a strong military force. On one hand, it shouted peace, but on the other hand, it actually did some despicable and dirty things behind its back! They all say that the traitors on the wanted list are abominable. I think the ninjas from those big countries are even more abominable than them. Could it be that they have killed less than the traitors? Hmph, isn't it just standing on the right side? I believe that one day, someone will stand up and unify the country and build a true great country. At that time, peace will truly come!”The peddler's eyes flashed with endless longing as he spoke.
"It's a pity that our village is weak. Otherwise, it would be great if such a benevolent leader like Lord Hanzo could unify all the kingdoms.”His companion also said hopefully.
The peddler snorted disdainfully, scoffing at his companion's words. "You are too naive. Do you really think that Lord Hanzo has no selfish motives? Now that there were more and more ninjas in the village, was it just to strengthen the defense? Although the current situation is like this, if the power of the village really grows to a certain extent one day, do you think that a powerful ninja like Lord Hanzo will be willing to stay in a corner? If it were you, would you do this?”
"This…this…this isn't something we should discuss. We're just small businessmen. What's the use of discussing that? After all, this is the world of ninjas. Commoners like us who don't know ninjutsu have no right to say these things. These big things should be considered by the village's higher-ups. We should think about how to expand our business!”
"Yeah, this is the world of ninjas after all. We commoners should think about something else. Even if we die, we should enjoy it before we die…Hehe, it's best if we die while we're enjoying ourselves. In our next life, we should be reincarnated as ninjas!”
"Haha…I wonder which village our Yuren Village is going to start a war with…"
"Shh…I'm telling you, we haven't started a war yet. You better watch your mouth, or you won't even know how you died.”
"What's so important about the two of us? Do you know?"
"Hehe, I know a little, I know a little.”
"Tell me what happened?"
"Well, I'll tell you-but don't tell anyone!”"I know. You still don't trust me?”
"Weren't I in charge of delivering food to the ninjas in the security zone two days ago?……When I went to deliver the items, I overheard the conversation between the two Ninjas…They said that Lord Hanzo might be preparing to mobilize all the military forces in our village to fight against the enemy. The enemy is still uncertain, but I heard that it might be the Fire Nation, one of the five great nations!”
"How is that possible?" The Fire Country is so far away from us!"
"You don't know, do you? Although the war had just begun, some people who had returned from the outside said that the Wind Country was originally an ally of the Fire Country. However, they suddenly betrayed the Fire Country, which infuriated the Fire Country. The two countries were currently at war. It was said that the Earth Country and Thunder Country had also sent a large number of guards to the border, and they were also ready to make trouble.”
"Wouldn't the Fire Country be in danger? But what does it have to do with us?”
"Don't worry…Do you remember the sand bear who came to the village last month?……I heard that Lord Hanzo is preparing to join forces with the Wind Country to deal with the Fire Country!”
"No way…Is this what you heard?"
"Those ninjas only said a few words, uh…I deduced the rest.”
"F * ck! Forget it, let's not talk about this! There's not much business today. Go home early! -- This damn weather!"
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A heavy downpour suddenly began to fall from the sky, pattering down on the ground. The streets were already sparsely populated, and because of the heavy rain, the streets were even sparser and more empty.
At the place where the two peddlers were chatting, two people in black windbreakers and bamboo hats suddenly appeared.
"They…was what they said just now true?”The taller man asked.
His companion stretched out his hand and adjusted his bamboo hat. A faint voice came from his mouth,"Maybe…"
"In other words, they are right?”The tall man seemed to understand his companion very well. He could hear something from his tone.
"Our mission has nothing to do with this. Let's go.”
"But our village…"
"You understand, Gilrabi. The world of ninjas is full of killing.”
"Alright, let's go."
After the two of them left, a ninja suddenly appeared in a puddle.
The ninja formed a hand seal and summoned a tadpole.
"Report to the lord that an unknown ninja has infiltrated the village!”
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