On the high platform of Hidden Mist Village's square.
Aomi held the Mizukage Kasa, overlooking the Hidden Mist Ninjas.
After experiencing an ambush and purge, the purity of this village had greatly increased.
The old, the weak, the sick, and the disabled had died, and the ninjas with no immediate combat power also perished in Tobirama No.1...
The remaining ones were all ninjas with basic combat capabilities.
"I know, once the chain of hatred forms, it cannot be resolved, such as those ninjas killed in Tobirama No.1. Surely, many of them were friends and relatives of those present here, it's a pain hard to forget..."
As soon as Aomi spoke, many people felt a chill down their spines.
What does this mean?
Could it mean continuing to deal with the surviving ninjas, like continuing to filter as in the Blood Mist Village...
"But objectively speaking, this war was initiated by the Third Mizukage, the war to invade Konoha."
Aomi sighed and slowly said:
"Those Hidden Mist ninjas who died, their lives were not taken by me, but were harmed by the Third Mizukage's blind aggression and inability to judge the situation correctly."
"But I also want to thank him, if not for his recklessness, this war wouldn't have ended so swiftly."
"Today, all of you who obey my orders, I will treat you as one of our own as promised."
"If you still harbor hatred in your heart, come to me to resolve it, and do not attempt to destroy the new Hidden Mist Village..."
"I announce that the new Hidden Mist is established, and the first policy is—"
Aomi paused, scanning the expressions of the Hidden Mist present, smiling inwardly.
The village of Hidden Mist had already grown so cold-hearted...
After Aomi finished speaking, most people's faces only showed the relief of having survived, without any expression of anger or contemplation...
Normally speaking, if Konoha were forcibly occupied by an irresistible force, there would still be a large number of Chunin and even Genin, urged by the Will of Fire, who wouldn't give up on resisting and fight desperately.
The Blood Mist Village continuously attacked ninjas within the village, keeping the Hidden Mist Ninjas extremely tense, increasing their endurance for many things.
Many of them had experienced inter-faction slaughter among themselves...
And even if they hadn't experienced it, they had either seen pigs run or heard of it.
It's only fair to say, among all the Hidden Villages of the Five Great Villages or even adding the Hidden Rain Village, Hidden Mist Village might be the easiest one to occupy.
The moral baseline per capita is extremely flexible...
At this moment, the Hidden Mist Ninjas didn't care about any chain of hatred; they only knew they were still alive and had joined a stronger village, with the new leader about to announce a new order!
What kind of order would it be?
To prepare for redeployment and join forces with Konoha to head to a new battlefield?
This would be reasonable, considering Konoha is currently under such pressure, if Aomi did this, no one would overthink.
Or to continue selecting loyal people to consolidate his rule?
Or intervening in Konoha's internal affairs to start seizing power?
After all, the Uchiha Clan got a village, and the tense relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha was one of the reasons for this war.
"Rest well for two months, everyone..."
Aomi slowly said, "First, adjust your body to the best state, repair this dilapidated village of Hidden Mist, and give yourself a reliable and memorable home."
"Frankly, when I first arrived at Hidden Mist, I could hardly believe this was one of the Five Great Hidden Villages."
"The crumbling walls, the damp square, the interrogation rooms inside, and the Ninja School classrooms about to level off, is this your home or a battlefield?"
"When you have transformed Hidden Mist into a place deserving of your protection, fond memories, and feel like a home, then we'll talk about other things."
"I'm not a person who likes to create disturbances. In my view, whether you're from the Bloodline Ninja Clan or a regular talent, none of you are stronger than I, this Mizukage, nor do you have the potential to surpass me, so I only hope to see you bloom your talents and make life brighter."
"Now, the Blood Mist Village has been abolished, I am giving you a chance to showcase your abilities freely."
"For the duration of two months, the ninjas from Root are now your colleagues as well, they will help you build a new Hidden Mist."
"The orders have been issued, prove your loyalty to me with your hands and enthusiasm..."
Aomi waved his hand and turned to leave.
And the Hidden Mist Ninjas were all in complete disbelief!
What is happening!
Is this giving away gold in the village and calling for a quick return?
If they were considered as a new force, the Hidden Mist Ninjas might feel a bit better, considering that would still be something valuable to be utilized.
Although Aomi's appearance is the classic Uchiha handsome style, the words spoken are like a kindly elder, even somewhat indulgent.
No, we from the Blood Mist Village really won't think that much, truly!
But Aomi didn't give them a chance to argue and just turned around and left.
Even Terumi Mei, Kisame, and those already following Aomi from Hidden Mist stared at his back, not knowing what to say.
Kaguya Kimijiro was even anxious enough to jump up and down!
If you want him to fight alongside Aomi, he'd agree with both hands and feet...
But when it comes to construction, although Kaguya Kimijiro already got a taste of the idyllic beauty of life, it's really not his area of expertise!