Arc XChapter1
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<strong><b>Arc XChapter1</b></strong>
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“Nii-san, stop running. Slow down, nii-san, your nee-chan can''t follow.“ Mayumi struggled to keep up with his pace, but Yuji was even bothered in the slightest. He didn''t care.
“Mayumi, I told you countless time, stop bothering me! Stop dabbling around! Stop dallying behind! You are seriously wasting my time and patience!“
“But nii-san ...“ Mayumi pouted in mock indignation. Her nii-san was mean. Her nii-san wasn''t like the gentle and caring nii-sans from her novels. He didn''t treat his cute little sister with kindness and consideration. The nii-sans from her books did.
Yuji couldn''t care less. Hewas already well-used to her usual repertoire of temper tantrums. Mayumi behaved too much like a little princess.
Unfortunately, they were neither noble, nor rich. Quite the contrary, they were paupers, chronically short of money and funds.
At least, they got rid of Tsuyoshiand his henchmen thanks to the intervention of a mysterious benefactor that shall not be named.
Because of her, they enjoyed now some breathing spacewithout massive debts to worry about.Times were hard, but their life took a turn to the better.
“No nii-san, shut up and follow me. We need to buy groceries at he market before it gets dark.“ Not that it mattered, Amegakure was always dark and gloomy regardless of the hour.
“...“ Miyumiobeyed despite much, grumbling, pouting, and ring daggers at him.
Yuji loved his sister dearly from the bottom of his heart, but he knew,it was deadly to give ground to her. Never indulge in her little games! Brace yourself and stay strong! Ignore her! That was his standard procedure, and it worked ...
Mayumi tugged at his clothes. “Nii-san! Nii-san! Nii-san!“
“What''s now? Didn''t I tell you shouldn''t bother me?“
Mayumi ignored him entirely, giving him a taste of his own medicine. “Nii-san, look, there are people standing there! What are they doing?“
Yuji followed Mayumi''s gaze.
Indeed, a sizeable crowd gathered along the alley in silence. They didn''t talk. They didn''t speak. They were just ... standing around without clear purpose.
A curious sight considering they were standing exposed int he open, unprotected from the ever pouring rain. Something clearly attracted their attention.
“I guess we should take a look.“
Mayumi nodded, agreeing with him.
They took advantage of their height. Their short stature allowed them to slip through the sea of people, advancing slowly but surely.
They arrived at the front, and what greeted them was underwhelming, a notice board, amon sight across the vige. A group of n ninja was busy stering the entire board withthe same leaflet.
Yuji''s expectations deted. “...“ It was just a notice board.
Mayumi was tugging at him from behind, jumping and fidgeting impatiently. “Nii-san, what are they doing?“
Yuji scanned the notice board. “They are posting leaflets. Some kind of ... deration ...“
“What dotheysay?“
“I don''t know.“ Yuji started reading, passingparagraph after paragraph, word after word, letter after letter.
“To the people of Amegakure!
Since the founding of the vige, it was our fervent wish to protect thepeople of ournd fromhardship and the heavy burdens of war:
Providence, however, has decreedotherwise!
Besieged and surrounded by foreign powers, we stand alone. The malevolent intrigues of our enemies from beyonpel us, for the protection of our families, our home, ournd, tograsp the sword!
For years,foreign powers have trodden the path of open hostility and malicious intent! Led by their their insatiable hunger for power, they met Amegakure in all affairswith the bitterest hate and utmost contempt!
Guided by the spirit ofmoderationand fairness, mutual respect and consideration, Amegakure only sought her rightful ce in the world, foundedon the noble principles of peace and friendship!
We offered them peace and friendship, but our hopes were shattered. Whether it was Konohagakure, or Iwagakure, Sunagakure, or Kumogakure, none of them honoured their word and empty promises.
Treaties, vows, oaths,everything solemn and holy wasto themjust a means of lies and deceit!
In vain, Amegakureurged the powersto desistfrom the path of war. The enemyrejected!
The enemy answered our call for peace with belligerence and aggression! They answered with violence and bloodshed! They answered with war and destruction!
The enemy brought three warsover our once peacefulnd! Three times, they sowed devastationand destruction, yetour enemiesfailed to aplish their ultimate goal!
In our darkest hour, only ourunity and the sacrifice of our people allowed us to survive!
With the mesof wareverzinghigher,their design became apparent withless and less disguise, to tear from us by forcewhat they could not take in peace! By all means, our enemiesseek to destroy us and ournd!
Murderous attacks, assassinations, conspiracies,are testament totheirmanifold machinations directedagainst us!
Thus, we must answer! We cannot remain silentany longer! We must put ahalt must to these intolerable proceedings! We must put an endto the incessant provocations ofour enemies!
The honour anddignity of Amegakuremust be preserved unimpaired, and her integritymust be guarded!
In this solemn hour,conscious of ourresolve and ourresponsibility,conscious of our sacred duty, we must therefore proceed to secureby force of armswhat was denied to us in peace!
We, the people of Amegakure,mustrallyin unity andloyalty, prepared for theseverest sacrifices to preserve ourhonour, and peace!
In order to achieveour cause, new national policies shall be enacted, and reforms unprecedented shall be implementedacross thend.
A new administration shall be established,posed of civilian and n representatives under the guidance of a single council. The council shall deliberate all matters pertaining to the state and the vige.
All sses, highorlow, rich or poor, shallparticipate in theaffairs of state, equal in rights among each other.
All lordsand their retainers, regardless of status and privileges, shall answer henceforth to Amegakure. The authority of the council shall not be questioned.
Evil customs of the past shall be discontinued. The old feudal order shall be reced by a new hierarchy founded on the just principles ofwand nature.
Ancient castes, a source of stagnation and tyranny, shall be abolished. Farmers and peasants shall be freed from their lords and masters. Artisans and merchants shall be freed unjust restrictionsand limitations.
Themon peopleof thend shall all be allowed to pursue their truecallingand talentsat their own ord.
Knowledge shall besoughtto strengthen the foundation of Amegakure, to promote agriculture, to promotemerce and industry.
The martial spirit of thend shall be resharpened. Universal conscription shall be introduced in service and defence of Amegakure.
Taxation shall be reformed. Ancient privileges and exemptionsshall be abolished. Everyone shall contribute to the progress of society ording to their means and abilities.
The Council of Amegakure.“
A single crest adorned the leaflet, a ck chrysanthemum on white ground.
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