Naruto: Tenseigan Eye

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The two prominent figures of the village had a fierce altercation on Pink Street, leaving the local bookstore in disarray. The reason? They were reportedly searching for some picture books about Princess Orochimaru.

Curiosity swept through the villagers as they speculated about what these picture books could contain to have captured the attention of both Orochimaru and Jiraiya.

Could Orochimaru really be Princess Orochimaru?

Did someone fabricate a story about Lord Orochimaru, portraying him as a woman?

Within three days, rumors about Princess Orochimaru had spread throughout the village like wildfire.

"Hahaha..."

Tsunade's laughter echoed from the closed Hokage's office. The ninjas stationed outside exchanged puzzled glances, unable to fathom why their Hokage had been laughing so uncontrollably for days.

Something strange was definitely going on.

No matter how extensively Orochimaru and Jiraiya searched, they couldn't find the infamous picture books about Princess Orochimaru. Instead, books about Princess Orochi began flooding the market.

In the end, Orochimaru and Jiraiya were forced to bear an enormous amount of compensation. Although Jiraiya had no involvement, the costs were evenly split between the two. There was no escaping the penalty.

Staring at the bill sent by Tsunade, Jiraiya was on the verge of tears.

The culprit behind the slander hadn't been identified, nor had the picture books been found, yet they still had to pay a massive fine.

"Damn snake, this is all your fault," Jiraiya muttered bitterly.

The topic of Princess Orochi initially sparked widespread interest but lacked a substantial plot to sustain its popularity. Without any major twists, the trend quickly faded and was abandoned by the market.

Jiraiya had briefly considered writing a story about Princess Orochi but discarded the idea after seeing the market's waning enthusiasm.

"Sir, this was sent by the Uchiha and Hyuga clans."

Pakura entered the office carrying a stack of scrolls, placing them neatly on Shinki's desk.

The scrolls contained detailed records of the Hyuga and Uchiha clans' histories, as well as major events involving the Senju clan. Shinki was preparing to reveal the truth about Uchiha Madara.

To prevent the Infinite Tsukuyomi from coming to fruition, preparations had to start early.

As for Nagato, though he was innocent, he was merely a pawn in a grander scheme—one destined to be sacrificed.

Exposing Uchiha Madara's conspiracy would inevitably reveal Nagato's role as well. There was no way around it.

For Jiraiya, Shinki could only offer an unspoken apology.

Nagato wasn't the savior Jiraiya hoped for. On the contrary, Nagato's existence would bring endless turmoil to the ninja world. From the moment Uchiha Madara chose him, Nagato's fate had been sealed.

Thankfully, the ninja world had changed. With Shimura Danzo gone, no one was targeting the Akatsuki organization anymore, allowing it a few years of stable development.

"No way. The prices of goods in the Cloud Village are this high?"

"The same goes for the Rock Village. Their economy is in shambles. How do their villagers even afford these prices?"

Konoha's recent announcement sparked widespread discussion. Those who had been complaining about rising prices in Konoha suddenly fell silent.

While Konoha's prices had risen, the increase was gradual and far less dramatic compared to other villages. Among the five major ninja villages, Konoha's inflation was negligible.

The Sand Village suffered the most due to ongoing war recovery efforts and poor infrastructure. Its vast desert terrain made transportation costly, driving prices even higher.

The Mist and Rock Villages faced similar struggles.

Even the Cloud Village, despite its strong economy, couldn't escape the war's financial toll.

"I thought our lives were tough because of the war, but now it seems we're actually quite fortunate."

"True! The Land of Fire is rich in resources, and we produce many things locally. Other villages aren't as lucky."

"I think we should stop complaining about life in Konoha."

"Agreed."

The war undeniably increased hardships, fueling complaints among villagers. However, Konoha's announcement comparing its living standards to other villages shifted perspectives.

Many were surprised to realize that what they perceived as stressful living conditions were far better than those in other villages.

Among the five major ninja villages, Konoha's civilians enjoyed the most comfortable lives.

The Sand and Mist Villages were in dire straits, while smaller countries and villages fared even worse. In such places, even those with money struggled due to scarce goods and dangerous trade routes.

"If the old man sees this information, he might just vomit blood," Tsunade remarked, barely suppressing her laughter as she reviewed the intelligence reports from the Anbu.

During the war between Konoha and the Sand Village, villagers had complained incessantly about rising costs, causing the Third Hokage significant distress. Even Tsunade had been troubled by the unrest.

But after implementing Shinki's suggestion to collect and publish intelligence, the villagers' attitudes shifted.

Suddenly, they found balance in comparison.

Sure, life in Konoha was stressful, but it was manageable. Meanwhile, survival in other villages seemed like a constant struggle.

With this newfound perspective, the villagers stopped complaining. The hardships were attributed to the war, not the Hokage's administration.