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Chapter 62 The Concept of "Color Revolution"

As a transmigrator, Hozuki Shingetsu really understands what ordinary people like to watch.

When high-ranking leaders suffer misfortune, or when the heads of various factions have scandals and gossip, these things undoubtedly become sources of amusement for ordinary people during their leisure time.

The stark class differences in reality allow them to experience an extraordinary spiritual enjoyment when discussing these topics.

The greater the contrast, the stronger the resulting spiritual enjoyment.

So, Hozuki Shingetsu simply added fuel to the fire, targeting Konoha's leader Hiruzen Sarutobi and others, and using the various classic erotic novels he admired in his previous life as templates, directly initiating the first case of erotic literature in the ninja world.

Once this kind of erotic novel is published, it is foreseeable that the vast majority of onlookers will frantically read and share it.

After all, the combination of Naruto and Momoiro is just too exciting for a time when entertainment is so scarce.

In this way, firstly, funds can be quickly recovered and used for other strategic deployments of Hozuki Shingetsu.

After all, in the small country of my previous life, the adult film industry was hailed as one of the three pillars of the national economy. Thanks to the sensational nature of this book, there's no worry about sales, so using this money to tide me over is definitely a viable option.

The second point concerns Hozuki Shingetsu's ultimate plan for Konoha, which he conceived from the very beginning of his propaganda offensive.

As a time traveler, Hozuki Shingetsu certainly knew that the greatest achievement of a propaganda offensive was nothing more than a "color revolution".

However, it is undoubtedly impossible to recreate this in the ninja world.

The most crucial point is that there aren't enough naive intellectuals to hold state power, and the ninja world doesn't contain a combination of two completely different ideologies.

However, Hozuki Shingetsu could still try a youthful mini-version of the "color revolution," for example... removing Hiruzen Sarutobi from power.

In Hozuki Shingetsu's vision, the key to achieving a "color revolution" lies in starting with these yellow rumors.

As the saying goes, a balance of strength and gentleness, and the harmony of literature and martial arts, are essential. Public opinion campaigns don't necessarily have to be exaggerated or directly address sensitive issues; they can also subtly and gradually change people's perceptions by gradually changing their attitudes.

For example, Hozuki Shingetsu starts with the fact that Hiruzen Sarutobi is a womanizer, deliberately making him the protagonist and fabricating a lot of related information through erotic books, fake news, etc., hiding the truth and falsehood in his series of achievements.

Over time, when people talk about Hiruzen Sarutobi, they subconsciously think: "He was a capable Hokage who, apart from being a lecher, had virtually no flaws."

After all, when it comes to important figures, people not only don't care about their moral failings, but a considerable number of them even think that this is how it should be.

Once this impression is achieved, Hozuki Shingetsu's plan will be a success.

Being attracted to women is fine under normal circumstances, but what if the person you're with is a sensitive individual?

For example... the widow of a martyr?

For example... when the war is lost and everyone is eager to vent their frustrations and find someone to take the blame.

For example, what if, in an extremely solemn occasion, a martyr's widow sacrificed her life to expose Hiruzen Sarutobi's "crimes"?

Even worse, at this very moment, one of Hiruzen Sarutobi's closest comrades is preparing to strike him deadly from the shadows at any time.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi were to be branded with such a reputation, and given his long-standing reputation for being a womanizer, would he still be able to remain Hokage?

As for how to do it... well, that depends on Hozuki Shingetsu's methods.

As for whether this operation has any chance of success, that's too simple.

After all, compared to overt public opinion, this kind of subtle, insidious propaganda is less likely to be guarded against.

Once a noble term, "comrade" has long since vanished, and now even being mentioned is met with ridicule. Not to mention, the deliberate provocation of sensitive topics and the stigmatization of leaders are commonplace.

The struggle on the hidden front has never ceased; the battle for public opinion will never stop.

Originally, Hozuki Shingetsu wanted to wait a while, at least until the situation became more chaotic, before launching this plan. However, since financial support is urgently needed now, he has no choice but to launch it now.

So… "Hiruzen Sarutobi, enjoy these days!"

Hozuki Shingetsu gazed eastward across the continent, towards Konoha, his eyes serene.

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Chiming City is an important transportation hub in the northeastern part of the mainland.

A thin, middle-aged man with lifeless eyes walked into a small shop in an alley with practiced ease. He went to the shopkeeper's counter, fumbled around in his pocket, and finally laid out three banknotes on the counter.

"Any new stock? Same as always, one of each, please."

The shop owner, reclining in his rocking chair, glanced at the newcomer, then at the amount of banknotes, and shook his head.

"This would have been enough before, but not this time. This time, we have a batch of amazing new goods. I guarantee it's a brand new version you've never seen before."

As he spoke, he pulled out several booklets from under his pants, gesturing for him to take a look.

The middle-aged man ignored the suspicious liquid on the manual, took it, and began to quickly flip through it. However, he soon changed his expression. His previously listless eyes became bright and alert, his thin cheeks flushed with excitement, and excited panting came from his nose.

"These books, 'Konoha Anecdotes,' 'The Stockings of the Jonin,' 'The Tale of the Konoha's Resilience Ninja,' and 'Ninjas Are Not Ordinary Beings,' cost me a fortune. You can't buy them for this price," the shopkeeper said excitedly.

"I'm not bragging, but in all my years in this industry, this is truly the first time I've seen such an imaginative book, especially the use of ninjutsu in it, like shadow clones, water bursts, and knuckle punches... It really opened my eyes. I seriously suspect that the author of this book must be a ninja, otherwise he wouldn't be able to imagine so many tricks."

"What a pity... I didn't have the chance to learn ninjutsu back then, otherwise, I would have at least tried that kind of gameplay..."

The shopkeeper rambled on, glancing at the still flushed middle-aged man, before snatching the book from his hands.

"Alright, alright, that's enough for now! If you want to see the rest, you'll have to pay!"

"How much?" the middle-aged man's hoarse voice rang out.

"It'll be at least five times the price!" the shopkeeper estimated, pointing to the banknotes on the counter.

The middle-aged man looked at the money, then at the book in the shopkeeper's hand, his face showing strong hesitation.

If I spend that much money on this book, I won't even be able to afford food.

However... after a moment of hesitation, the middle-aged man finally made his decision, thinking about the exciting plot and the unheard-of gameplay.

You can skip meals, but you can't skip hitting the target.

"Thank you for your patronage!" The shopkeeper smiled broadly, watched the middle-aged man leave, and then took out a new book and began to read it with great relish.

"I really envy Hiruzen Sarutobi, who's always playing so casually! He has so many ways to play..."

(End of this chapter)