Shirou's clones number 30 million

“That’s fine too.” Hiashi Hyuga chuckled. “Decades later, when the older generation passes away, in the eyes of the world, you will be the true successors of the Hyuga clan.”

"Feel sorry."

"No need to apologize. You didn't do anything wrong. The desire for freedom is human nature. I've selected some secret scrolls that only the main family can learn. Take them back with you later."

"Thank you... Speaking of which, what happened to the Third Hokage? I heard he was assassinated by Root and has been unconscious ever since."

"It's a long story. Not long after Danzo led his men back in triumph, some people said that Danzo had lied about his achievements, so the Third Hokage sent people to investigate..."

……

A casino located in the Land of Fire.

"I never imagined that Konoha would be gone just like that."

"That's not quite right. Aren't all the Konoha ninjas still around? They've just changed their headbands."

"I didn't expect Kirigakure to be so strong, actually swallowing the entire Hidden Leaf Village in one go."

Listening to the gamblers' chatter, Tsunade clenched her fists, then relaxed them after a long while.

"Forget it, let's stop playing and go. Mute."

"Lady Tsunade, is Konoha really gone?"

"Damn Danzo!"

Tsunade cursed, but didn't reply.

Although she is not in Konoha, she has her own sources of information and has a certain understanding of the current situation in Konoha.

Whether they were from large or small clans, or commoner ninjas, they all accepted the change in their status.

The two major clans that founded the village, the Senju and the Uchiha, both wore headbands representing Kirigakure.

Smaller clans such as Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi, and Inuzuka also became Kirigakure ninja.

Despite it being a major event that wiped out an entire village, there were surprisingly few casualties.

The "one village, two countries" system has been approved through negotiations between the daimyo and the water and fire kingdoms, as well as the water kage.

Konoha has become a thing of the past.

Neither he nor Jiraiya could revive Konoha even if they returned to the village.

"Konoha... is gone. We are now just wandering ninjas."

The moment she said those words, Tsunade felt a pang of sadness for no apparent reason.

Chapter 467 A Cry of Despair

Chapter 467, Section 468: A Cry of Despair

"I have decided to lead the Hidden Cloud Village to surrender to the Hidden Mist Village!"

Inside the Hidden Cloud Village, atop the Raikage Building, the villagers and ninjas below erupted in uproar upon hearing the Fourth Raikage's words.

Previously, when the Raikage led the ninja army to Konoha, the village was attacked by Kirigakure. There were few casualties, but all the buildings in the village collapsed, and the once neat and orderly streets were reduced to ruins. Only a few buildings survived.

The Raikage Building, which serves as the Raikage's office, is one of them.

"This is the Raikage's order! Kirigakure is invincible. Rather than waiting for the Kirigakure ninja to come knocking on our door, we should surrender and exchange it for better treatment."

The people below were all dumbfounded. They thought the Raikage had summoned everyone for something important, but it turned out to be a declaration of surrender.

"Hey! Are you crazy?"

"Lord Raikage, could it be that you fell for that Byakugan woman's genjutsu when you fought her a few days ago?"

"Someone should check on the Raikage's mental state! How could he say something like that? He's either using genjutsu or he's an imposter!"

"Lord Raikage, please forgive me!"

The Fourth Raikage suddenly attacked, sending several charging ninjas flying, and shouted:

"I'm not crazy, this is my decision as the Raikage!"

"From this day forward, I am a ninja of Kirigakure. Those who are willing to follow me, come with me to Kirigakure to submit our surrender!"

"Those who are unwilling to follow me, you shall elect a new Raikage and go to other parts of the Land of Lightning to rebuild the Hidden Cloud Village."

Those below looked at each other in bewilderment, and for a moment, there was complete silence.

Killer Bee reacted first, rushing forward and throwing a punch.

"Are you really my older brother?"

"How could this be fake?"

boom!

The Fourth Raikage slammed Killer Bee to the ground with a single punch, then threw off his divine robes and shouted:

"Such a weak fist can't kill anyone. Those who are dissatisfied with me and unwilling to come with me to surrender in Kirigakure, pick up your weapons!"

“Next, I will walk from here to the village entrance, and I will not resist in any way during this time.”

"Anyone who wants to kill me and completely sever ties with Kirigakure, go ahead and do it!"

"Kill me! Elect a new Raikage, and everything in Kumogakure will remain the same."

The Fourth Raikage jumped off the Raikage Building, put his hands behind his back, and walked step by step toward the village entrance.

With each step he took, the villagers and ninjas surrounding him would take a step back.

"Big brother! Are you serious?" Killer Bee shouted from behind.

"Of course, I'm more serious than ever. Neither the woman with the white eyes from a few days ago nor the Fourth Mizukage are people we can handle."

The Fourth Raikage's expression was extremely serious as he spoke as he walked:

"Rather than having our village wiped out after we resist, we might as well surrender and try to get better treatment!"

"You are not Lord Raikage!"

A ninja shouted and charged at the Raikage with his sword.

But before he could get close, he was knocked to the ground by another ninja.

Despite the absurd order to surrender to Kirigakure, the Fourth Raikage held great prestige in Kumogakure and was deeply trusted by his subordinates.

For loyal subordinates, even such orders must be carried out resolutely.

One ninja after another rushed toward the Raikage, but were blocked and suppressed by even more ninjas.

During the time it took to walk from the Raikage Building to the entrance of Kumogakure, the Fourth Raikage did nothing, but his steps were firm and steady, without the slightest hesitation.

"Who exactly are you? Where is the real Raikage?"

"This is the Raikage! Stop talking nonsense."

"Damn it! All of you, wake up! Lord Raikage is clearly under a genjutsu. This could never be his intention."

"Lord Raikage is the strongest ninja in Kumogakure, how could he possibly be affected by genjutsu?"

Amidst the clamor of discussions and the clanging of weapons, the Fourth Raikage gradually approached the village entrance.

“Rebels, this is your last chance. If you attack again after I step out of this door, I will fight back.”

Upon hearing this, more and more people came out of the gate and sat down at the entrance of the village, blocking the entrance to Yunyin Village layer upon layer.

Everyone remained silent, simply sitting there quietly.

"Is this how you intend to protest? Sorry, but I will absolutely not take back the decision I've made!"

Ray Shadow whistled, and in the next instant, an eagle much larger than a normal eagle flew straight down.

With a light leap, he landed on the eagle's back and sped away, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"That's definitely not Lord Raikage! Damn it! What on earth is going on?"

"Has the Raikage fallen under a genjutsu? Kumogakure... is doomed."

"Waaah... Is our Hidden Cloud Village really gone just like that?"

"Damn it! Damn it! Kirigakure may be strong, but they shouldn't surrender without doing anything, right? I'm going to betray the village! I'm going to betray the village..."

Although many people speculate that the Raikage is fake, firstly, there is no evidence; secondly, the Raikage's prestige is deeply rooted; and thirdly, there is no precedent for rejecting the Raikage's proposal.

Everyone could only watch helplessly as the Fourth Raikage stood on the eagle's back and flew straight towards Kirigakure.

All that remained were desperate cries and countless bewildered faces.

……

"Raikage! What are you doing here?"

"I've come to surrender to Kirigakure!"

"what?"

Upon hearing the Fourth Raikage's words, Hyuga Hizashi immediately activated his Byakugan; the Raikage was still the Raikage.

He rubbed his eyes and looked again carefully. This time, the Raikage happened to be looking over.

All eyes converged, and what came into view was not Raikage, but a child.

His first instinct was to expose the truth, but then he remembered what the other party had just said, which meant that the Hidden Cloud Village had surrendered.

If this isn't a joke, then it means the other party might really have come from Kumogakure as the Raikage.

"Lord Yagura, what should we do?"

"Immediately notify Lord Mizukage to come here."

The next moment, Mizukage Shirou appeared on a rooftop.

"I'm here."

"You... are going to surrender to Kirigakure on behalf of Kumogakure?"

“That’s right!” the Fourth Raikage said solemnly. “I come from Kumogakure, and I have already conveyed this decision to the entire village.”

"Uh... let's go inside and talk about it in detail."

"No, let's find a crowded place first and finalize things."