The next day, the bustling streets of Mirage City were packed with people, but it was silent.
This was because the seven ninjas led by Moonlight Sacred Market were tied to a rack and being whipped.
* Smack! Smack! Smack! *
The snake-whip lashed on their bodies, making heart-wrenching sounds. Even the bystanders were clutching their clothes tightly. The seven ninjas did not utter a single sound. Blood flowed out from the cracks in their clothes.
* Smack! Smack! Smack! *
The leader of the executioners gave another ten lashes. He wiped the sweat on his face that was mixed with Moonlight Sacred Market's blood and said, "Moonlight Sacred Market, the City Lord has spoken. As long as you admit your wrongdoings and support the new policies, you will be pardoned!"
"Heh …" Moonlight Sacred Market sneered and spat a mouthful of bloody saliva on the executioner's face. "Sasuke Uchiha … He doesn't deserve to have the same surname as Lord Shadow!"
"Unappreciative thing!" The executioner wiped the saliva off his face and lashed out with the whip again. "Who told you not to admit your wrongdoings? Who told you not to admit your wrongdoings?! "
The seven ninjas were beaten until they fainted from their injuries. They were then taken away and sent to the prison of Mirage City.
The bystanders left in silence. They only dared to whisper after they closed their doors.
"Have you heard? Last night, Grandma Yamashita, who sold straw hats, hanged herself!"
"Do you think there's no way out?!"
"Those young ninjas only stood up for us and were beaten half to death. Who would dare to stand up for us in the future?!"
"Sigh … Let's eat and drink to our hearts' content. At least for now, the 'new policies' have not burned us yet!"
"Humans eat grains and coarse grains, who doesn't suffer from diseases? Who doesn't grow old one day?! We left our hometown and came to the country of ninjas to seek safety and protection! This kind of life without protection is not as good as when we were poor! "
"Why did the former City Lord abandon us?! Why did the Heavens send Sasuke Uchiha, the 'King of Misrule' here?! "
"Who knows what the King of Misrule will do next! Sigh … Let's just take it one day at a time! "
From that day onwards, the citizens of Mirage City privately called Sasuke Uchiha the 'King of Evil'.
But it was undeniable that the deterrence was indeed effective. There were no longer any old, weak, sick, or disabled people operating in the bustling city … The ninjas also did not dare to show their faces easily!
The entire Mirage City was shrouded in an oppressive and fearful atmosphere. It was as though it was a ghost town!
City Lord's residence.
"Sasuke-sama, your thunderous means have established prestige among the people and ninjas in the city! From now on, you can boldly and decisively carry out your ideals! "
The newly promoted civil official, Yuan Zang, said flatteringly.
Yuan Zang didn't have much talent, but he was very good at flattering others. When the previous City Lord was in charge, he wasn't put in an important position …
The position of city lord was changed, and the famous' table-flipping incident 'happened!
Yuan Zang realized that this was a good opportunity for him to make a comeback. Relying on his years of experience, he was able to discern the personality and preferences of the new city lord!
Yuan Zang realized that Sasuke was not greedy for money, did not get close to women, was ambitious, and did not listen to honest advice!
In this way, his best skills of flattery and boot-licking came in handy!
Soon, Yuan Zang was put in an important position and became a popular person by Sasuke's side!
The establishment of the city defense team was Yuanzang's suggestion … Interestingly, the captain of the city defense team was Yuanzang's cousin!
Hearing the results of Yuanzang's report, Sasuke was very satisfied. "Hmph, at least they know what's good for them."
At this moment, a follower reported, "Sasuke-sama, Takeda Takeda requests an audience!"
Sasuke was displeased. "It's that guy again … Yuanzang, you can leave first!"
"Yes …" Yuanzang's eyes flickered as he retreated towards the curtain.
Takeda Nobuo, the former Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, the assistant minister appointed by Yu to follow Sasuke, looked exhausted. Ever since Sasuke stubbornly carried out the 'new policies', he had been unable to eat or sleep in peace!
Takeda begged, "Young Master Sasuke, I beg of you, please listen to my advice. Don't mess around anymore. It's not too late to mend the pen after the sheep have been lost. If this goes on, something big will happen!"
Sasuke said nonchalantly, "Takeda, you're just a relic from the old era. Do you still want to tell me what to do? With your tepid methods, you can't build the city I want! Trash, back down! "
"Sigh …" Takeda sighed, regretting his actions.
It turned out that on the first day Sasuke took office, Takeda had given Sasuke a lot of advice.
After Sasuke heard it, he turned his head and asked, "Takeda, if I listen to your advice, can you promise me that in the next year, Mirage City will leave Ghost City far behind?"
Takeda pondered for a long time. Based on his observation of Uzumaki Naruto in Imperial Feather City and his comparison with Sasuke, he said, "I can't promise, but I can promise you that as long as you listen to my advice, in a year, you will definitely gain the support and respect of the people in the city. On this basis, your future will be bright!"
"Support? Love? What I want … is not such insignificant things! Nor is it an uncertain future! What I want is for Mirage City's overall strength to surpass that guy's and Naruto's Ghost City's overall strength! Only then can I prove that I'm stronger than that guy! "
From then on, no matter what Takeda said … Sasuke would not listen to him!
Back in the present, Takeda clenched his fists and asked, "Young Master Sasuke, let me ask you one more time. Are you really unwilling to listen to my advice?"
Sasuke coldly said, "Then I will answer you one more time. Relic of the old era, don't make a fool of yourself!"
"I understand …" Takeda loosened his clenched fists as though he had made a decision. He turned around and walked out.
Yuanzo hurriedly walked out from behind the curtain and reminded, "Sasuke-sama! Takeda's expression doesn't look right! "
"…" Sasuke narrowed his eyes.
Back in his room, Takeda took out a piece of paper and began writing.
'Feather Emperor, before I left, I heard from you about Sasuke's experiences … He lost his family when he was young and took a detour due to hatred. When he got better, he was lost in Hell Valley and lived for five years in that environment of natural selection!
At that time, I was certain that he believed in the law of the jungle more than imperial schemes. Perhaps he will be a strong warrior! But he will not be a qualified lord!
However, I originally thought that if it was for the purpose of gaining experience and growth, it would not be a bad idea to let him temporarily take over the position of the City Lord. I would do my best to assist him and play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses. However, I have now discovered an even more disastrous problem!
Sasuke has no interest in ruling the city, it is only a tool to satisfy his competitive nature! He only wants to prove that he is stronger than that kid Naruto!
Takeda boldly requests to immediately remove Sasuke Uchiha from the position of lord. With the goal of 'military talent', it is best to train him! '
Putting down the pen, Takeda folded the letter and tied it to the eagle's leg. He went to the courtyard and released the eagle!
Bang!
But … a kunai shot the eagle down!
In Takeda's astonished eyes, Sasuke walked forward, took the letter from the eagle's foot, opened it, and looked at him coldly: "Takeda, you really want to inform the Shadow!"
Takeda said righteously, "I am the Feather Emperor's personal supervisor! It's only right that I report everything you've done to him! "
Roar! Flames rose from Sasuke's palm and burned the letter.
Takeda's eyes widened, "Sasuke, you …"
Sasuke said coldly, "Takeda, how can I let you ruin my plans!"
"Are you going to betray Feather Emperor?"
"Betray? I won't do such a thing. At least Shadow did me a favor. I won't do such an ungrateful thing … "
"Then why are you doing such an obvious thing!"
Sasuke said: "I know that Anying will definitely oppose my approach, and your letter will definitely make me lose the position of the Castellan! This way … I'll be reduced to a complete failure! "
Takeda shouted, "If you continue like this, not only will you be a failure, but you will also be a sinner!!"
"Shut up!!"
"Do you know why I am sure that you will not surpass that kid named Naruto!"
"Shut up!!!"
"Because you lack the most important 'affinity' as a ruler. You don't have the 'charisma' that can attract people to help you spontaneously!"
"I told you to shut up!!!"
Screech!!!
The Cursed Blade Murasame was unsheathed and placed on Takeda's neck. In the purple aura, Sasuke said with red eyes, "Ah, I know! In terms of affinity, in terms of benevolence, in terms of popularity!! I, Sasuke Uchiha, will never surpass that guy, surpass Naruto! "
"So to defeat him, I have to find another way! With iron rules and constraints, I have to open up a path that belongs to me, Sasuke Uchiha! "
"Only in this way can I prove that I have surpassed that guy, that I have surpassed Naruto! As for what others think of me, good or bad, good or evil, I don't care! "
"Just as you said, this city lord is just a tool for me to satisfy my desire to win!"
Takeda ignored the Cursed Blade and ignored life and death, "But the millions of people in this city will become the sacrifice of your desire to win!!!"
"Shut up!!!"
Buzz!
Sasuke's Sharingan shone brightly.
Genjutsu: Sharingan!
Buzz!
Takeda Nobuo's eyes suddenly widened, and then his gaze became unfocused.
Sasuke ordered, "Write a letter to Shadow immediately and tell him that everything in Mirage City is in order!"
Takeda nodded blankly, "Yes …"
Just like that … Takeda failed to send the letter, and he fell under the control of Sasuke's Dojutsu.
Sasuke stubbornly carried out his own ideas, and the resentment in the hearts of the people and ninjas also rose day by day.
That night, Sasuke, who had a lot on his mind, was drinking wine in his mansion …
"Hmm?" Suddenly, he sensed something. He put down the wine bottle and turned to look at the darkness behind him, "Who is it? Come out! "
Tap!
A petite figure walked out from the shadows!
Bang!
When Sasuke saw the person's face, the wine bottle fell and Sasuke sat up in shock, "Aren't you dead?!"
"We finally meet again … Sasuke-kun," Haruno Sakura said in front of Sasuke.
That once unbearable to look back on, in the end, still came unexpectedly!
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