What the hell is making games in the Ninja World?

A Gift for Konoha?

Yes, this is a gift for the entire Konoha!

Looking at the projection of the 'Fruit Ninja' game, featuring Minato Namikaze, both the ninjas present and those absent all nodded in understanding. 

They also understood why the Uchiha clan was holding such a large-scale release event to promote the Genjutsu game.

This is because in the Genjutsu game, Minato Namikaze enters the game in his true form, which means other players can do the same.

Similarly, after starting the game challenge, every battle the player faces is not only a way to hone their own combat experience and skills but also a test of their strength, a challenge where life and death are irrelevant, and they can give their all.

This is…

A training tool!

This is something that any ninja with even a little ambition cannot refuse!

Moreover, this is not an exaggeration; it is a very real fact. Even someone with extraordinary eyesight like Hiruzen Sarutobi could clearly see that Minato's strength in the game, once fully immersed in battle, was improving.

It wasn't just his strength; his battle techniques, the use of his strength, the composition of his moves—all aspects related to 'skills' were progressing. His real combat experience was also skyrocketing.

This, of course, was largely due to Minato's innate talent, which allowed him to progress rapidly. However, it was also a true reflection of the fact that, in times of peace, ninja strength progresses more slowly compared to times of war.

The Genjutsu game Fruit Ninja somewhat replaces the battlefield, allowing the ninjas who enter to face the terrifying scenarios they would encounter only during the Ninja World Wars.

Thus, the ninjas were excited, fired up. Any ninja with some ambition couldn't take their eyes off Minato in the Genjutsu game, wishing they could switch places with him and experience such a thrilling battle firsthand!

In the audience, Shikaku Nara, who had previously looked lazy, now appeared serious and focused: "A gift for Konoha? Indeed, there's no doubt that this is a gift. It's something that no ninja could refuse."

"As long as it's used well, the strength of Konoha's ninjas will undoubtedly see a huge increase. The Uchiha clan has presented a gift that Konoha, from top to bottom, cannot refuse. And even though we know there's some personal gain for the Uchiha behind this, we must accept their plans."

He slowly explained, revealing the core purpose of the release event and the game. At least, it was the purpose he had interpreted, and he was explaining it to his two close friends.

After hearing this, the other two members of the "Ino–Shika–Chō" trio nodded in agreement, understanding the situation. They were astonished by the breadth of vision and methods displayed by the Uchiha, which completely shattered their previous, stereotypical impressions of the Uchiha clan.

In fact, at this very moment, the Uchiha clan was also in shock, as they didn't even know that the second Genjutsu game developed by Uchiha Kai was going to be like this.

Each Uchiha was excited at this moment. Having always had a deep desire for power, seeing something that could improve their strength right before their eyes naturally made them eager to get their hands on it.

Of course, their level of surprise wasn't as strong as that of the outsiders.

First, the Uchiha believed that this was a secret technique belonging to their clan, and now it was being shared with the village. Even if it was in a sale-like format, it still didn't sit well with them.

Second, the Uchiha clan had already passed on the news about the Genjutsu game. Even if only some of them knew the full details and had experienced it, they already had a basic understanding of the Genjutsu game.

Now, it was only natural that the Uchiha were feeling emotional about it.

However, with the full support of the Uchiha's upper echelons, including the Hawk faction, Dove faction, and the Neutral faction, the rest of the Uchiha could only obey.

In fact, the Uchiha leadership was ecstatic. They had realized what Uchiha Kai meant when he said the new game was a gift for the entire Konoha including the Uchiha clan.

This wave of prestige for the Uchiha clan might even surpass the impact of the Uchiha clan putting everything on the line for a battle in the Ninja World War.

It's secure now!

This is definitely secure now!

The Uchiha leadership members, who were seated in a special position backstage at the venue, felt their mouths lift in satisfaction.

Inside the Hokage building, the reactions of Konoha Council were all different as they watched the scene through the Telescope Technique.

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled with relief, while the other two members of Konoha Council remained silent, their expressions complex.

Finally, Mitokado Homura sighed and said, "I never would have imagined that the Uchiha clan would do something like this. Honestly, it's hard to accept. Hiruzen, why do you think the Uchihas suddenly all had a shift and their perspective changed so drastically?"

"That's because of Uchiha Kai! And do you really think this is the Uchiha clan's goodwill? No, this is actually their scheme— they are trying to buy off all the ninjas of Konoha!"

A cold voice rang out, but it wasn't the Third Hokage speaking. It came from the doorway—Shimura Danzo walked in.

Although he had parted on bad terms with Sarutobi Hiruzen a few days ago, such matters didn't really bother the people involved. After all, they were both nominally working for Konoha; it was just the methods that differed.

Shimura Danzo: "We must stop the Uchiha clan immediately! We cannot allow them to achieve their evil ambitions!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen furrowed his brows, then gave Shimura Danzo a deep look and said in a low voice, "Danzo, I used to think your attitude toward the Uchihas was a reflection of the will of our teacher, but now it seems that your prejudice against them has grown too deep."

"Indeed, I also believe the Uchiha clan's actions must have selfish motives. But isn't that normal? Who among Konoha's ninjas doesn't have their own selfish desires?"

"Even our own clans are the same, aren't they? The key is whether these desires pose a threat to Konoha."

"And now, the Genjutsu game the Uchiha clan has presented is both a selfish desire and a gesture of goodwill, a message of sincerity to the entire Konoha. It's something that would benefit Konoha in many ways."

"Since that's the case, what we need to do now is not stop them, but support them!"

After hearing this, Shimura Danzo's expression darkened, becoming even colder.

However, this time, the darkness of Konoha didn't say anything further. Instead, he silently responded and ultimately left the Hokage's office.

Upon seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others were unfazed and continued to watch the images in the telescope technique.

What the three of them didn't know was that after leaving, Danzo immediately returned to his ROOT base and called upon ROOT ninjas to give them orders.

ROOT then began to act without the knowledge of the rest of Konoha, clearly believing that his good friend had become too indecisive in handling matters with the Uchiha clan. 

As the darkness of the ninja world, Danzo would take matters into his own hands to strike against the Uchiha clan in his way.

"Hiruzen, you are too naïve and old! You've forgotten what the teacher said about the Uchiha clan—they are inherently evil and need to be controlled."

"And this time, you chose to let the Uchiha clan run wild. You've betrayed the will of the teacher! Therefore, it is now my duty to carry out the teacher's wishes."

In the dimly lit ROOT base, the darkness of the ninja world muttered to himself. In the one remaining eye, besides the coldness, a fire of ambition burned.

After all, for the students of the second Hokage, inheriting the teacher's will meant aligning one's identity with the Hokage's position.

The official announcement session of the press conference had ended.

But the following hands-on experience session was just beginning.

The staff, who had long been prepared, immediately began dismantling the high platform and re-arranged the venue. In just 20 minutes, the central area had completely transformed.

Various game demo stations were revealed, where participants could try out the two currently available games.

However, in the central area, there was a large game station left empty. Once it was set up, it wasn't opened immediately. 

Instead, it was announced that the station would only be available in the afternoon, and the game displayed there wasn't one of the existing two, but rather a demo of a new game.

The game was called…

Survival Road.

Also known as…

The Left 4 Dead.

Its features left people extremely curious and eager.

According to the staff, this was a new Genjutsu game that allowed four people to play together, marking a breakthrough in technology!

And unlike the game "Fruit Ninja," which was specifically designed for ninjas, this new game was something ordinary people could also enjoy!

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