The Crimson Omen

Chapter 183: The Savior Arrives

There was no doubt—Loulan had been suffering for years.

Ever since the Dragon Vein was sealed, the environment of the ancient Kingdom of Loulan had deteriorated rapidly. Freshwater was running out, and the people were barely surviving in worsening conditions.

Thinking of this, the ministers of Loulan couldn't help but feel bitter and helpless.

If they had known the consequences, they would never have allowed the Fourth Hokage—Minato Namikaze—to seal the Dragon Vein. Even if it had drawn the attention of various factions, they wouldn't have let him take away their last hope of survival.

Now that the Dragon Vein was sealed, they had no voice left. Even if they wanted to complain, there was no one to listen.

"Alas..."

On her throne, Queen Sēra of Loulan let out a long sigh. Deep down, there was nothing left in her heart but helplessness and despair.

And the sandstorm today was just the beginning.

The entire Kingdom of Loulan was on the brink of extinction. If no solution could be found, then the ancient desert kingdom would eventually vanish, swallowed by time and sand.

"Mother..."

Beside her, Princess Sara's delicate face was filled with sorrow. She opened her mouth as if to speak, but the words failed to come.

What could she even say?

Faced with such overwhelming hardship, all they could do was quietly watch Loulan wither—slowly but surely—until it was nothing but dust.

That sense of helplessness made the young princess feel powerless in every sense of the word.

"Forget it. Let us take shelter from the sandstorm first."

After a moment, Queen Sēra stood up with a deep breath and said resolutely, "No matter what happens, we must endure. Even if Loulan perishes, it will not crush our spirits."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"We understand…"

"Let's pray for a miracle…"

Their responses were weak and filled with despair. Most ministers barely had any faith left, and her words, though noble, did little to lift their spirits.

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But just then—

A calm, commanding voice suddenly echoed through the air.

In the next instant, the monstrous sandstorm that had been barreling toward Loulan came to a complete and unnatural halt—suspended eerily in midair just as it was about to strike.

Silence.

Dead silence fell across the land.

Everyone in Loulan—from the guards on the watchtowers to the people huddling in their homes—stood frozen in shock. Some collapsed to the ground in terror, thinking they were witnessing the arrival of a god.

In the palace, Queen Sēra, Princess Sara, and the ministers stared out in alarm, unable to comprehend what had just occurred.

"Let's go… we must see what's happening."

Realizing the miracle unfolding, Queen Sēra abruptly stood and walked swiftly outside.

A few moments later, as she, Princess Sara, and the ministers reached the outer palace gates, their jaws dropped in disbelief.

They were greeted by an unbelievable sight.

The massive sandstorm—powerful enough to level buildings—was hanging motionless in the sky like a painting. It had been completely frozen, held at bay by an unknown force.

"Is… is that even possible?"

"The sandstorm… it's suspended in midair?!"

"Who could possibly do this?!"

Their shocked voices filled the air. No one could believe what they were seeing.

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And then—

Swish!

A soft sound of air being sliced echoed above Loulan.

Floating high in the sky, draped in the majestic white Hokage cloak, was a man. He gazed down indifferently at the people below.

It was none other than the Fifth Hokage of Konohagakure—Uchiha Yuta.

"So this is Loulan…" Uchiha Yuta said calmly as he surveyed the ruined desert town. "To think it has fallen into such misery."

Freezing the sandstorm had been trivial for him. He had rushed here at top speed after receiving intelligence from Chiyo of Sunagakure, who mentioned that Loulan had once thrived with the power of the Dragon Vein.

Yet what greeted him was a shadow of the once-legendary kingdom: poor, crumbling, and ravaged by nature.

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"Wh-Who is that?"

Queen Sēra stared in disbelief before gasping. "That's… that's the Fifth Hokage! The legendary Uchiha Yuta!"

"What?!"

"H-He's the Fifth Hokage?!"

"The one who surpassed even the First Hokage?"

"The God of the Shinobi World… Uchiha Yuta actually came to Loulan?!"

The Queen's declaration ignited a wave of shocked cries from everyone present. Even in a place as isolated as Loulan, legends of Uchiha Yuta had reached their ears.

And now—he stood before them, in person.

Thinking back on how the sandstorm had frozen in midair, everyone finally understood just how terrifying and godlike his power was. Hope, once extinguished, suddenly flickered to life in their hearts.

Could this be their salvation?

Could the Fifth Hokage save Loulan?

Once, Queen Sēra had been too proud to ask for help. But now, with the Hokage himself appearing before them, how could she not seize this chance?

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"Disperse."

Uchiha Yuta raised one hand casually.

Boom!!

With a faint flash of chakra, the sandstorm—once frozen—vanished into thin air. It was as if it had never existed.

The skies above Loulan cleared completely.

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A miracle had arrived.

And with it, the last hope for Loulan had returned.

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