Toshio began walking towards where his family was hiding. En route, he heard similar words being spoken by everyone around him. They talked about how cowardly he was or how gallant Kazuo was or both. He became angrier and angrier. He took a good look at each and every face that talked bad about him and memorized their faces.
Right after announcing a Buffet, the 7 shadow clones of Fujin that had mixed among the citizens began spreading rumors. They spread like wildfire. Since Toshio wasn't present during the announcements, people began believing that it was true. In addition, a few knew Toshio's real face and how greedy and selfish he was. They helped fan the rumors. Within a couple of hours, nearly everyone had heard those rumors and were discussing them. That is why Toshio heard them so easily.
Toshio entered an ordinary-looking house. As soon as he did, two teenage boys and a middle-aged lady looked at him. They immediately noticed his foul mood.
One of his sons asked, "Did something happen father? We heard that Kazuo won and the assassin is dead, so why are you upset?"
Toshio cursed, "That bastard Kazuo has double-crossed me! He is using this to increase his own reputation while ruining mine! He has sights on my position! I'll be going to the mansion right now and put a stop to his plans. You three stay here until I return to get you."
Toshio's wife said, "Be careful, dear. I am feeling very uneasy."
Toshio nodded and said confidently, "Don't worry. He may be a ninja, but he can't do anything to me. Otherwise, the Lord Daimyo will ask for his head!"
His wife and sons nodded and prayed for his health. Toshio began walking towards the mansion while still wearing his disguise. He planned, 'As long as I enter the mansion under disguise, no one will be able to confirm these rumours. I'll dismiss these rumours as foul propaganda and blame it on the ones I saw shit-talking about me. Kazuo, you might be stronger than me, but you are a child compared to me when it comes to scheming.'
He reached the Mansion and became enraged once again! The mansion servers were busy arranging tables and chairs inside as well as outside the mansion to prepare for a huge buffet!
In a rage, he began walking towards the mansion. At first, no one paid attention to him. However, when he neared the mansion gate, one of Fujin's clones' eyes landed on him. Fujin's clone observed him and wondered, 'Why is this guy so angry? And he is bottling it all up.'
Fujin's clone tilted his head and wondered, 'If people could blow up in a rage, I wonder if he'd create a bigger explosion than Deidara?'
As Toshio entered the castle, the maids and servants finally reacted. One maid was standing quite close to him and carrying some plates. She walked towards him and said, "The buffet will be in the evening. Don't come here so early. Don't worry, we will have enough food for everyone."
Though the maid spoke politely, Toshio could feel the disdain in her voice. His face became even uglier. He said in a deep voice, "Do you dare stop me?"
The explosions unleashed an array of colors and transformed the sky into a living tapestry of vivid blues, radiant reds and shimmering gold. Each explosion brightened the mood of the citizens and raised their hope for their futures.
A young girl's wide eyes locked on to the mesmerizing display. In joy and wonder, she tugged her mother's sleeve and exclaimed, "Mom, look! It is so beautiful!"
Most kids had similar reactions. They all wanted to go there.
However, the adults were puzzled. They wondered, 'Didn't Kazuo-sama say that the Buffet will be in the evening? Why is he calling us now?'
However, the crowd also had some simpletons and foodies. They thought, 'It is the Royal Buffet. I guess they are inviting us for the Royal Starters!'
With watery mouths, they immediately began rushing towards the Mansion, unaware of the tragedy awaiting them!
Within minutes, the mansion was surrounded by people once again. The numbers instantly reached hundreds and soon crossed a thousand. They noticed that the servants working in the mansion were arranging tables and chairs, but couldn't see any food nearby. However, they waited patiently and eagerly.
Fujin waited for a few minutes for the crowd to become substantially larger. Finally, he stepped out of the mansion. He had a plain expression on his face. He walked towards the mansion gate and slammed his hands on the ground.
'Earth Release: Earth Wall jutsu'
Instead of a vast wall, a small pillar of 1-meter length and breadth but with a height of 10 meters rose from the ground. Fujin jumped on it. The crowd was still noisy. He looked around and squinted his eyes. Immediately, a thick bloodlust emanated from Fujin. It spread towards the people. The bloodlust terrified them. Immediately, everyone looked at him in terror. The crowd went silent. They looked at Fujin with fear and wondered, 'Why is Kazuo-sama doing this? Isn't he supposed to be our hero?'
Fujin observed the crowds and was satisfied with the reaction. The bloodlust terrified the civilians without harming them. He said loudly, "Lord Kazekage has investigated the assassin who killed the Nobles and Sunagakure's ninjas. He discovered that he was aided by some traitors."
As soon as he said it, one of Fujin's clones flickered next to him and handed him Toshio's unconscious body. The people's eyes widened as they realized what was going on.
Fujin said, "Toshio was that traitor. He provided the assassin with critical and classified information. Hence, Lord Kazekage has decided that he is to be executed."Ñøv€lRapture marked the initial hosting of this chapter on Ñôv€lß¡n.