Naruto: Evil is easy to commit, making Amegakure great again.

"What if I told you—that I truly possess the means and methods to control the situation, and to safeguard the safety of the entire Rain Kingdom, thus ushering in a new era of peace?"

Jiang Ming spoke softly.

However, thanks to Nagato's "Amplifier Technique," the sound was transmitted very clearly to the ears of everyone present.

This drew a chorus of shakes and frowns from the crowd.

They seemed to think he was bragging.

"Nagato, let's make our move."

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Nagato, who had already discussed with Jiang Ming in his own world how to create momentum for him, took a deep breath.

He immediately concentrated his chakra on Pain.

By manipulating Pain's hands together, he remotely sensed the [Planetary Devastation] meteorite located above the mine in the northern part of the Land of Rain.

Move it using your "mind".

The target was aimed directly at the skies above Amegakure Village.

"ha--!!!!!!"

Pain's chakra began to deplete rapidly.

Almost every so often, he would reclaim a portion of the chakra stored within the other five Pain bodies for his own use.

Large beads of sweat mingled with rainwater and slowly slid down Nagato's forehead.

This is clearly not an easy task.

"Click...click..."

The faint cracking sound was initially masked by the sound of rain.

But in an instant, it turned into a deafening roar that resounded in everyone's ears.

The group of Rain Ninjas and the villagers of Amegakure, who were originally opposing Jiang Ming's becoming the "new leader of the Land of Rain" by "shaking their heads and frowning," were instantly thrown into panic.

They thought the enemy had broken through the defenses and was attacking the village.

"What's that noise?"

Just as everyone was looking around, eagerly trying to find the source of the sound,

Tsuchino Juzo and Ibuki Aoi, who were standing in a relatively forward position in the audience, gaped as if they had seen some kind of "natural disaster".

At that moment, everyone's breathing was forced to stop.

A wave of despair washed over me.

"What...what is that...?"

At this very moment, a massive meteorite, large enough to cover the entire Amegakure village and bury the highest fighting force of the entire Land of Rain, is moving rapidly across the northern horizon of Amegakure village.

Countless rock fragments fell in a flurry, and the enormous roar of the meteorite tearing through the clouds and rubbing against the air resounded in everyone's ears like a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting open.

This has triggered a phenomenon similar to "tides".

Many of the Rain Ninja and Amegakure villagers present felt the ground beneath their feet tremble slightly.

It's like a harbinger of the impending "end of the world".

It really frightened a lot of people.

"It's...it's a meteorite—!!!!!!!!!"

The massive meteorite formed by the [Planetary Devastation] technique completely enveloped the entire Amegakure under Nagato's control.

A massive shadow enveloped everyone present at a visible speed.

It dragged the entire Amegakure village into an extremely oppressive and dark atmosphere.

This caused countless people who were opposing Jiang Ming becoming the "new leader of the Rain Kingdom" to shut up.

Instinctively filled with fear at the sight before me.

Their bodies began to tremble violently, beyond their control.

"Are these methods convincing enough for you?"

Nagato's voice was transmitted through Pain's mouth.

This can be considered as standing up for Jiang Ming in front of everyone.

"Thank you for your hard work, Nagato."

Seeing this, Jiang Ming, who was standing at the very front of the podium, first turned around and offered his condolences to Nagato.

Then he slowly turned his head and looked down at the group of Rain Ninja and civilians below.

He began his speech like an elegant artist.

"Gentlemen, there's no need to be on edge, nor to worry about that meteorite above your heads..."

Jiang Ming's voice was loud and steady.

It subtly stirred the thoughts and emotions of the crowd.

Jiang Ming led everyone, both on and off stage, by the nose without them even realizing it.

"It is not a threat, but the determination of me and those behind me to protect Amegakure, the Land of Rain, and every citizen of the Land of Rain!"

At this moment, [Fanny Valentine's speaking ability (purple)], [Shimura Danzo's "Will of Fire" psychological warfare (blue)], and [the inheritance of the will of the five great nations of fire, wind, water, thunder, and earth (purple)] all exert their power simultaneously.

In the eyes of the audience, Jiang Ming gradually transformed into a radiant and unapproachable saint.

"I know that in your eyes, the person standing here right now is probably just someone who relies on external forces to barely stabilize the situation and has no self-awareness whatsoever."

Jiang Ming looked relaxed, his eyes clear.

As if chatting casually, he imitated the tone of some elders while questioning himself.

"You might be thinking—why me? Why should I be in charge of the Rain Kingdom, and your future...?"

Jiang Ming glanced at the crowd below the stage with a flippant look.

Even though the rain had soaked his hair and clothes, he didn't react at all.

They simply incite emotions and bewitch people.

Let them follow their own train of thought.

"I can tell you very clearly—because I no longer want to see Amegakure constantly embroiled in war, no longer want to see any of the Rain People displaced, separated from their families, no longer want this land to be forever shrouded in rain and schemed against by powerful nations, and no longer want our descendants to live in poverty, backwardness, and fear from the moment they are born..."

"That's why I stand here, recommended by Lord Hanzo, the first leader of the Land of Rain, to be—the second leader of the Land of Rain!"

Jiang Ming's words were resounding.

It seems to possess a wondrous magic that is impossible to ignore.

It profoundly affected everyone present.

"The former Amegakure was nothing more than a tiny village, as insignificant as dust, on the map of the ninja world."

"The major powers in the ninja world bully the weak by relying on their strength, while the smaller countries take advantage of our weakness to relentlessly devour everything we have!"

"They trample on our land, oppress our people, plunder our livelihoods, and treat the lives of us, the children of rain, as worthless, as if this land shrouded in rain were nothing..."

Jiang Ming raised his hand and pointed to every corner of Rain Village.

His eyes blazed with burning passion and an inviolable sense of self-sovereignty.

They believed that they could crush us with force and destroy us through plunder!

"They believe that people like us, the insignificant children of the Rain, will eventually be silently swallowed up in the torrent of ninja history amidst endless oppression and war, leaving not even a trace behind!"

Every word Jiang Ming uttered felt like a stab to the heart of everyone in the audience and every citizen of the Rain on stage.

The events he recounted are a brutal history that every citizen of the Rain still finds incredibly infuriating and humiliating to recall.

The Rain Ninja and the people of Amegakure below the stage began to show subtle emotions.

Tears welled up in the old man's eyes, the middle-aged man instinctively clenched his fists, and a flame of anger ignited in the young man's eyes...

Those deeply ingrained memories of suffering... were awakened one by one by Jiang Ming at this moment!

This is no longer some shameful or embarrassing history...

But it is the story of Amegakure's struggle that has supported them to stand tall and reach where they are today, a story that began long, long ago!

"Those foolish, arrogant, and conceited fellows all believe that we will perish in the annals of ninja history and that our race cannot continue..."

"But now, I, and every one of the Rain's children present, still stand here with our heads held high!"

"Let our race continue on this land that belongs to us, and let us create a new history that belongs to us!"

Jiang Ming's tone suddenly rose, carrying an inspiring power.

It effortlessly stirred the hearts of everyone present.

"Under the leadership of our first leader, Hanzo, we gradually developed from a small village into a small ninja nation, achieving all the accomplishments and status we have today!"

Why is that?

Jiang Ming scanned the crowd below the stage with his gaze.

With a determined and passionate gaze, he clenched his fist and swung it forcefully.

"Because we are never easily afraid—!"

"Because we never bow down to anyone!"

"Because we never give in—!"

"Because we are never afraid—!"

"Because we never break down—!"

Jiang Ming's "five reasons" answered the question he had raised earlier on behalf of all the Rain Citizens present.

And then supplement accordingly.

"When faced with crisis, we endure, we overcome, and forever and ever—steadfastly move forward!"

These words instantly ignited the long-suppressed atmosphere in the room.

Countless children of the rain raised their arms and shouted—Fight! Fight! Fight!

It was as if they were responding to and agreeing with every word Jiang Ming said.

His eyes were filled with excitement, joy, and tears of fervor.

"This is why we have achieved what we have today!"

Facing the enthusiastic cheers of countless Rain Ninja and Amegakure villagers below the stage.

Jiang Ming waved with a smile.

In front of everyone present, he resolutely and without wavering made his vow to the many people of Rain below the stage after succeeding to the position of "Second Generation Leader of the Rain Kingdom".

"I promise you—from this day forward, Amegakure and the entire Land of Rain will enjoy happiness and prosperity under my leadership!"

"This is a promise I made to each and every one of you, children of the Rain... and a goal I will absolutely achieve no matter what—!"

Jiang Ming always keeps his word.

So far, he has not told a single lie.

Furthermore, he never made promises to others that he himself absolutely could not keep.

To make others work for you.

"You may still have doubts and still be unwilling to fully believe me."

"It's okay, time will tell..."

Jiang Ming smiled.

There was no falsehood or flaw in that smile.

Only open-mindedness, self-confidence, and determination.

"Today, I do not expect you to submit to me immediately."

"I only hope you will give me a chance, a chance for Amegakure and the Land of Rain to completely escape suffering and move towards a future full of happiness and prosperity!"

The moment Jiang Ming finished speaking, he was greeted by loud shouts and cheers from countless citizens of the Rain.

Sometimes, all it takes to win over a group of people who look down on you is a captivating and passionate speech!

Just like the emotion and passion shown by the many Rain Ninja and Amegakure villagers below the stage at this moment.

Everyone's body unconsciously relaxed.

His eyes held emotion, fervor, and expectation...

But the initial wariness, opposition, and disagreement were nowhere to be found...

"It doesn't seem unreasonable to let someone with such a strong sense of national duty and righteousness succeed Lord Hanzo as the second leader of the Land of Rain..."

At this moment, many Rain Ninjas in the audience gradually became Jiang Ming's supporters under the constant encouragement and promotion of Tsuchino Juzo and Ibuki Aoi.

It seems to be subtly developing into a trend of becoming a "true fan"...

This gave Jiang Ming, who was standing on the podium and secretly observing the reactions of the audience, a knowing look flashed across his eyes.

But he didn't say much more.

He knew perfectly well that he had broken the deadlock and planted a seed called "hope" in everyone's hearts!

And this seed will eventually take root and sprout when he fulfills his "self-vow".

Upholding the faith in the hearts of the people of the Rain Kingdom, leading them towards a future filled with happiness and prosperity...

"Now, in my capacity as the second leader of the Land of Rain, I hereby issue this announcement to all the people of the Land of Rain and indeed to the entire ninja world—from this day forward, the Land of Rain will officially withdraw from the war and maintain neutrality!"

"At the same time, I will immediately send messages to the daimyo of the Fire and Earth nations, as well as the Kage of Konoha and Iwagakure shortly after concluding my speech!"

"Tell them—anyone who sets foot on the land of the Rain Kingdom without permission will be considered an invader, and will be met with stern warnings, expulsion, and brutal slaughter by the Rain Ninja!"

"This is the confidence and strength that my new generation of the Rain Kingdom should possess!"

Jiang Ming looked confident and spoke with great enthusiasm.

They showed absolutely no fear or respect for the five great ninja nations.

Yes, it's just a persistent desire to make Amegakure great again.

"If they want war? Then we'll give them war!"

"If they want to conquer? Then we'll conquer them completely!"

"If they try to humiliate our village and slaughter our villagers, we will retaliate tenfold, a hundredfold, a thousandfold, or even ten thousandfold!"

"I stand here to tell the entire ninja world—from this day forward, the roles of offense and defense have reversed!"

"The Land of Rain will no longer be a puppet to be bullied and slaughtered, but a nation with independent autonomy, capable of inflicting devastating blows and destruction on any of the Five Great Nations of the Shinobi World!"

At this moment, Jiang Ming could clearly see that his Merit Points on the Strongest Leader System were rapidly increasing.

Almost the instant he finished his "inaugural speech," his system panel was filled with a huge amount of merit points, enough for him to perform "ten" consecutive five-draws with some left over.

"My guess was right after all!"

Before Jiang Ming became the leader of the Rain Kingdom, he had to prove himself in front of others in order to earn merit points.

One must do a series of things that conform to the system's definition of a "leader".

In contrast, he has now successfully won over the hearts of the people through this speech.

He became the second-generation leader of the Rain Kingdom in the hearts of countless Rain People.

In this way, his every word and action is reinforced by his status as a "leader".

It's hard not to earn a lot of [Merit Points]...

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