118 BRAINWASHING THE CITIZENS PART 3
But as she was passing by the school and because of her increased senses, few words caught her attention and when she strained her senses, she was able to understand the situation in the school. Currently in the school, one of the teacher is conducting a question and answer segment with his students and the topic of this segments is the current Empress of the Human race, Ichika Uchiha. Since it is a topic related to her aunt, Sarada was interested in the segment and completely spread her senses, to learn what the school is teaching about her aunt in the school. Following Sarada, Jean also did the same.
In the beginning, the segment revolved around the fictional history of the Uchiha family and it's ancestors Emperor Manu, Gundahar and E'Lara. The history was so well written, that Sarada who is an Uchiha descendant herself and knew about her family history had to doubt her own knowledge. But because of the lessons from her parents and aunt, she is clear on how important these ancestors are for the survival of their family in these cultivation worlds.
But the answers she kept on hearing only made her embarrassed and Jean who was also listening to the segments, can't help but pretend like he didn't hear anything embarrassing.
Few of the questions and answers in the segments went like this:
Q: Explain the phenomenon that occurred at the time of Empress Ichika Uchiha's birth?
One of the female student in her teens, answered the question. From her facial expressions, one can clearly tell that she is ardent fan of Ichika.
A: Empress Ichika was born on a isolated Mythological world, which was also the imperial family main headquarters. No one, apart from the imperial family knew, where this world is situated, but it is said that this world is like a paradise among paradises.
When her Majesty was born, all the 5 great Mythological beasts Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Black Turtle and Qilin all of them personally arrived on that Mythological World and blessed her with endless riches and fortune.
Following the blessing, the entire climate on the world shifted from Winter season to Spring season, even though Winter just arrived for 2 weeks on that World. Followed by the seasonal change, a beautiful and rare Triple Rainbow appeared for all of the citizens to see. Especially as it was close to evening, the stars appeared early and shined even more brightly and even sprinkled some of their valuable stardust on her Majesty. It is because of this stardust, that her Majesty became more beautiful than anyone under creation.
When answering the question, one can clearly feel blind worship and enthusiasm from the teen.
As for Sarada, she almost collapsed after hearing the answer. Child, what do you mean by Mythological World, Beasts, Climate change and Stardust? How can you believe in all of this bu**sh**? You, yourself said that no one apart from the imperial family know about the Mythological World? So why don't you question about the authenticity of the phenomenon? If no one visited this world, how can they write this phenomenon?
She immediately turned towards her mentor as if asking, what's going on? Jean just gave few fake coughs in response. When he was about to answer her, the teacher inside the school followed with another question. He was also completely happy with the previous answer he got from the teen.
Q: Explain about her Majesty first military campaign?
This time the one to answer the question is a male teen. From his appearance, one can tell he is clearly from an educated and aristocratic family.
A: Taking advantage of the absence of the ancestors of the imperial family, the country leaders of Sand Country and Earth country, rebelled against the Imperial family.
As there is no adult from the Imperial family to command the forces of the Imperial army, the army suffered serious casualties in the hands of the rebels. Distraught by the heavy losses of the army, the then 5 year old Empress Ichika personally lead the remaining Imperial army forces. It was a tough battle, but because of her Majesty personal leadership and brilliant strategies the rebels were defeated very swiftly.
Even after defeating the rebels, she dealt with the rebels in a diplomatic way ensuring their eternal loyalty to the Imperial family.
This time, after hearing the teen's answer, Sarada's brain went into a lockdown. Only after a incense stick of time, did she realise the truth behind the fictional story. What Sand country? Earth country? Aren't they Sunagakure and Iwagakure?
As a citizen from Kaguya World,she is clear that Ichika defeated the allied forces of Sunagakure and Iwagakure when she was young. But how did this story turn into the war between the Imperial and rebel armies?
But as time went on, the teacher kept on asking different questions regarding Ichika, while the teen students kept on eagerly answering him. Soon Sarada realized that most of these answers were mixed with 40% truth, 40% fiction and 20% extraordinary boasting.
Q: Explain the various titles given to her Majesty by the citizens?
A; Superior Person, Dear Majesty, Respected Majesty, Wise Majesty, Brilliant Majesty, Unique Majesty, Great Majesty, Commander in Chief, Mother of the People, Shining Star of Mt. Tai, Guiding Sun, Symbol of Motherland's Unification, Fate of the Empire, Great Sun of the Empire, World Leader of the Chaos Cycle, Great Woman who was blessed by Creation, Great General Who was sent by the Creation, Invincible, Iron willed and Triumphant general ............… etc.
The one who answered the question, went on explaining more than 1000 titles in a single breath. To Sarada, it felt like he is reciting his own titles, rather than Ichika's. Where did all these titles come from? Why don't you just call her Enlightened Majesty, rather than reciting all these 1000's of titles?
By the end of the Segment, Sarada was sure of one thing. These are all the lessons and notes provided by her own family. Also only 40% of the truth is mixed into these lessons, remaining 60% is complete exaggeration. She was so frustrated after hearing this Cr**, that she really wanted to barge into the classroom and pulverize the teacher into a meat paste, who gave full appreciation to all the student answers. When realization dawned on her, she understood that this is all under the instructions of her own family, otherwise only a fool will take risk to alter the history of the Uchiha family in such an exaggerated way. It felt like, these students are being purposely brainwashed in a systematic way. When this thought hit her, she immediately dragged her mentor and retinue to the Royal Palace and her personal study.
"Teacher, what is happening with the lessons in the school? Is it only this school or is it same with the rest of the schools in the Empire? Why go to such lengths to Brainwash the children to such an extent?"- Sarada
Because of Sarada's anger, her entire retinue felt like standing barefoot in the middle of an afternoon desert. Realizing the severity of the situation, Jean ordered the rest of the retinue to leave the study, while he remained back to answer her questions.
"Princess, before answering your question, please answer one of my question? Who do you think is the most powerful one in the Empire?"- Jean
Even though Sarada didn't get her answer, she was trained enough to hold her temper. But she was completely taken back by surprise, when Jean asked such a question? Isn't it obvious, as an Empress, her aunt is the powerful one in the Empire. But she kept the answer to herself, as she is sure that her mentor is not a fool to ask such an obvious question. She went through various answers like ministers, generals, her ancestors etc. But she didn't reach to any perfect conclusion. So she could only admit her defeat.
"Teacher please enlighten me"- Sarada
Jean was completely happy with her attitude and for being calm not answering his question. He expected her to bring up the Empress name, but she didn't. It only explained that his teachings are working and this child is growing up well.
"The answer is, the Citizens of the Empire. To put into more simple words they are spirit and backbone of every Empire."- Jean
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Author's Note: Hello all. Second chapter of the day. I was thinking for a long time about writing this chapter, but I always lacked the prologue on how to write this chapter. It is only when I read the news about the North Korea and USA presidents meeting in Singapore a while back, did it spark my interest. Till that time, I have no idea about the situation in North Korea. So I spent few days browsing about the country history, did I found some interesting and bizarre facts about their present and past leaders. Read about the myth behind Kim Jong il,birth and you will understand where I am coming from.
