Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Utatane and Mitomon families also expanded slightly, absorbing a small number of elites into their families.

After discussing it, the villagers of Konoha realized that they hadn't suffered any losses, and the dumpling shop owner had even made a small profit. It was a win-win situation for everyone, and they all said they would keep a close eye on their children and prevent them from saying anything out of line.

Thus, the villagers of Konoha outwardly believed the truth revealed by the Hokage.

As for what they truly think, all I can say is that those who understand, understand.

Faced with this situation, the Konoha F4 felt a little more at ease. They had used this tactic many times before: self-reflection, clarifying the slander, diverting hatred, and blocking public opinion. They were sure they could successfully maintain the proper order in Konoha this time as well.

Those civilian ninjas whose Will of Fire was not pure enough, who still harbored doubts about Konoha, and who were unwilling to join the Anbu or Root, would be assigned to rotate shifts with border guards and key outpost ninjas within the country.

It is believed that their will of fire will be purified and enhanced during the battle of blood and fire.

Of course, there were also people who were heartbroken.

Sasuke inexplicably woke up in the clan's territory, filled with extreme fear as he looked at the ruins. Thankfully, he saw Itachi again, and even though his brother was carrying a bloodstained ninja sword, Sasuke was still overjoyed.

Then, he saw the three tomoe in his brother's eyes rotate and change, immersing himself in the nightmare.

Hyuga Kaze never expected that Itachi would disregard his injuries and forcefully use Tsukuyomi again, forcibly rewriting Sasuke's memories and making him believe that Itachi had slaughtered the entire clan all by himself.

When Might Guy, Kakashi, and other elite ninjas who had gone out on missions returned to the village, Konoha's fighting strength was replenished, and the overall situation stabilized.

It seems that an invisible force has restored the timeline to its original state, and on the surface, the atmosphere in Konoha has become harmonious and beautiful again.