Ninja Ice House

The big event of the Gushan family is quite boring.

Saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, and spending holidays together are secondary. The annual sacrifice to the ancestors, as well as the submission of tribute letters by core retainers, are all routine activities.

What made Gu Shan Bu Shui feel uncomfortable the most was that in the coldest season of the year, in a family temple without heating, a group of old men had a family banquet according to ancient etiquette.

It has been five years since the establishment of Muye Village. Naturally, it will not be like in ancient times, eating boiled beef and mutton, rubbing salt, and drinking cloudy sour wine.

The conditions are different now. Even though the etiquette procedures that are outdated on the surface still cannot be changed, there are still some workarounds in private.

"It's just a little cooler."

Gu Shan Bu Shui sat under his mother, Princess Liuli, secretly wiped the oil from the corners of his mouth, wanted to pick his teeth, but soon realized that it was very indecent, so he gave up.

On such an important occasion, what to eat is secondary, and how to allocate seats is the most important thing. This means that the status of each family on the big ship of the Gushan Clan, the closer to the core, the heavier the weight.

With Xianglin and Hongye's current situation, they definitely couldn't enter such a place.

After eating and drinking, he pretended to glance down a few times, basically kneeling and sitting in his seat, and occasionally whispering.

On the small table in front of them, there was not much meat on the plate, and the butchers used knives to symbolically cut off the heads of cattle and sheep, and the rest was done by the confidantes.

In the past few years, it was basically the mother who sat quietly, and the father presided over the division of meat, which was quite a symbolic meaning of dividing gold and silver on a large scale and eating wine and meat in a large bowl.

A few men with big arms and round waists, wearing bone armor of unknown age like vine turf skirts, carrying a steaming cauldron, father Gushan Zhengcheng used a long-handled ladle to distribute the meat and bones to each head of the family, ushering in a burst of excitement. excitedly flattered.

It is completely different from the occasions of high-end banquets imagined by outsiders. The real core circle of power is often dull, and there is no such thing as happy and happy family activities. What is discussed on this occasion must be a major event that affects everyone present, and even the entire Fire Nation.

Being able to come to this kind of occasion basically means that you have reached the top of the nobles of the Fire Nation. The heights of Gushan, Daimyo, and several royal family members at a higher level cannot be achieved by hard work.

The mother covered her mouth with an iron-bone flower-faced fluffy folding fan, and whispered to Gu Shan Bu Shui:

"In a few years, it will be your turn to do it. Your father doesn't like to do this kind of thing either, it's too serious, and that kind of unrestrained, free-speaking event is what he is keen on."

"I dont like it either."

The Shaojiadu, who muttered softly, complained,

"I don't know how these old men insist on sitting on their knees for so long. I'm so young, and I'm about to suffer from cold legs. They can really bear it..."

"Be ruthless to yourself, and even more ruthless to others. Only in this way can you stand out in the vanity fair that you compete for. If you can't get over this little trouble, what right do you have to share the meat here?"

Indeed, everyone knows that the body is the capital of revolution, but if you don't fight for your life, how can you become a master?

Life is not hard enough to beat colleagues.

Next, Gushan Liuli, who is the head of the family, said some words of effort, roughly meaning that the future course of the Gushan family will be fine-tuned.

In particular, Gu Shan Bu Shui, who is the heir, spent a lot of money and made a lot of money, and the inflow and outflow of a large amount of money is not clear, so it needs a general explanation.

From this, the whole family probably knew that the "naughty" young master who wanted to be a ninja in the past had also begun to touch the core of housework.

He can spend money and make money, and he is quite a tossing heir.

Although it is a bit unprofessional, at least he will not dig his own life, unlike his deposed predecessor, who betrayed his own class without any cover.

It's not a problem to like tossing around, the family has a big business, and it can handle it, not to mention supporting a small country ninja village, building a lot of iron-clad gunboats as "toys", even if it's a whim, find a Jianguo in a corner, and live a daimyo addiction by yourself question.

The Gushan family was originally an uncrowned king, far more important than those small monarchs. Those local tyrants can close their doors and dominate the king. Naturally, Gushan can do water divination, but everyone looks down on such small "games" "That's all.

Before the family banquet ended, Gushan Liuli finally said something important.

Colonize overseas and rebuild the country of vortex.

Such suddenness really surprised everyone present.

The original territory of the Uzumaki Country was mainly the sea area directly north of Inaba, which consisted of a large island and several small islands guarding it. On the mainland peninsula across the sea, there was also a small piece of uninhabited hills.

According to old legends, hundreds of years ago, the two places were still one, with a land passage in the middle. After a major earthquake, a large part collapsed, and the seawater submerged the middle land, so there was an enclave.

After the Uzumaki Kingdom died for no apparent reason, the overseas islands were deserted. Except for the occasional fishermen and elusive pirates who went up to find supplies, there were not many permanent residents.

The land enclave has always been in the state of trusteeship because the Gushan family did not let go.

Everyone understands that if the Gushan family had really set their sights on the land of Uzumaki, they would have made their move a long time ago, and no one else could compete with it. The sudden decision must have been made recently.

After a while, everyone got in touch with what happened recently. Fusugi Bumizu high-profilely meddled in the internal affairs of the Bear Country in the ninja world, and also traveled to the southeast coast without concealment. Kaoru was sent to Konoha Ninja School for Yan's idle job.

After thinking about it for a while, some people think that the young and frivolous, erratic Shaodu may be leaving a way out for Hongye and his illegitimate daughter Xianglin.

If there is really no way to straighten things up in the future, there is also a country that can inherit the family business.

However, this family business is really too rich.

There is nothing in the abandoned country of vortex, and the Gushan family should rebuild it in the end?

In the end, it all came down to the illegitimate daughter.

Naturally, some people are not too happy.

Although the controlling power belongs to the Gushan family, it is everyone's property. The chairman dominates and takes the majority, so it can't let the directors and other shareholders suffer a lot, right?

Of course, some things can be guessed, but it cannot be said so clearly.

Therefore, someone very euphemistically suggested that the heir Gushan Bushui's marriage is a major event.

It is always disturbing to have direct descendants who are not serious.

Every time he takes over from a side branch and selects a new patriarch, it is a process of internal reshuffle. In recent years, the well-regulated Yaskawa suddenly became popular and made a lot of money. Yaskawa Masaki, who is now Gu Shan Zhengcheng is an excellent heir, and it may not be related to assisting Gushan Liuli to take power after marrying.

There is also Togakure Sunrise, who has been a leader at a young age, and played with Gushan Bushui since childhood. It is foreseeable that he will definitely be a big mountain in the clan in the future.

In addition to the above-mentioned special cases of outstanding ability and appreciation, there is another simple and direct method, that is, marriage. If someone can produce an excellent woman and tie the knot with Gushan Bushui, then there will be no need to worry about peace and wealth in the next few decades. up.

And this is also an important reason why many people do not accept Hongye and Xianglin. It is a matter of major interests, and even the life and death of a family. Not to mention Hongye, an orphan girl who died in a country, even if a princess of a small country enters the house and has no skills, she has to For small shoes.

Seeing some elders who feel that they have a certain right to speak, eager to express their opinions and make the young governor change their minds, Gu Shan Bu Shui suddenly couldn't laugh or cry.

"Probably a misunderstanding. 』

The head of the family, Princess Liuli, didn't want to mess around with this kind of thing, so she ended the party forcefully.

Sophisticated people, mixed with selfishness and etiquette, it is impossible to discuss a result in public.

……

In a mountain villa some distance away from the newly built Eternal Pavilion in Inaba Port, Kaoru, Sasame, Kageno, and Yuho are exercising in the training ground and practicing chakra manipulation.

Don't talk about changes in shape and nature now, such as simple climbing trees and treading water are not easy.

This simple technique may be more difficult than the three-body technique, or even some C-level five-element escape techniques. The more basic it is, the easier it is to get started, but the upper limit is extremely high, and it is very difficult to master it.Seemingly inconspicuous little tricks, almost all ninjas spend their whole lives striving for perfection in order to reach a higher level.

A few children were very serious, but the two ninja dogs, Sesshomaru and Kyomonmaru, were not so stable. They soon lost their hold and sneaked away, rolling around on the wide school grounds, almost burying them In the snowdrifts, I had a great time.

In the distant dense forest where no one was paying attention, several mysterious figures held up binoculars and looked at the territory belonging to the Gu Shan family.

Ten minutes later, he left quietly again.

Soon, part of the information fell into the hands of Orochimaru who was in the secret laboratory near Muye Village.

"Those useless trash from the Fengmo clan actually found a backer?"

Taking off the gloves, cleaning them for a while, and handing over the finishing touches to the pharmacist, Orochimaru smiled with great interest,

"They—they have a bit of value in the family-inherited secret technique, but that's all. Even the most talented young man is useless."

The pharmacist replied respectfully:

"Indeed, there are too few geniuses that can be used by Master Orochimaru."

"I'm not talking about this. Dou, why do you let me know about such a trivial matter?"

Orochimaru, who is busy studying the ultimate mystery of ninjutsu, has no time to care about a declining ninja clan?

The pharmacist who heard the words replied:

"The Fumo family is not worth mentioning, but the Gushan family is a giant. If you can get that resource, Master Orochimaru will be able to relax a lot."

Indeed, with such a large family business as the Gushan family, it is very easy to support several ninjutsu laboratories. So many residents under its rule die due to various accidents every year, as well as the most vicious criminals who die in prisons. Know how many.

In contrast, the number of people who died because of the taboo experiment of Orochimaru is only a small number.

This is also the reason why the core of secular power needs to abide by its duties. Even if the proportion is low, the absolute number will be quite terrible. Even if it is not evil, it is only the harm caused by wrong decision-making, which is worse than the plague, natural disasters, wars, etc. The losses were even greater.

Yaoshidou is interested in resources in this area, and with the support of the Gushan family, he doesn't have to worry about not having enough experimental subjects.

"You think too simply, Dou. I'm a traitor now, and I can't even go back to Muye Village. Those old nobles who value reputation and rules more than their lives are impossible to cooperate with me."

"Maybe, it's not unwillingness, but fear."

"it's the same."

Orochimaru said casually.

It's not that I haven't thought about cooperating with those secular forces before, but the result is not very good.

The Yinnin Village established in Tianzhi Country is already a rare foundation.

Tanokuni Daimyo's too strong ambition is the reason why he did not hesitate to join hands with the dangerous rebel Ninja Orochimaru to establish cooperation.

The Gusugi family is very strong, but it is too strong. There are almost no resources in the ninja world that they can look up to. The next step is the daimyo. Could it be possible that Orochimaru can make a wish for the Gusugi family to unify the ninja world and create supreme brilliance? ?

This is obviously impossible. If he had such ability, he wouldn't be chased away and run away.

"Obvious cooperation is not acceptable, however, transactions can be made."

After a little thought, the pharmacist looked for a workaround,

"They may not be willing to cooperate with rebellious ninja, but a clean identity on the surface is still very useful. For example, Yinnin Village is a good cover."

"Oh?"

Orochimaru pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked,

"Not long ago, you suggested sending some semi-mature test subjects to participate in the 'King of Fighters' contest, did you have the intention to ask for directions?"

"Although the so-called 'fighters' are just a rabble, there are many of them, and they are also a very influential force. Especially with the support of a big funder like the Gushan family, the future is limitless. We should also Try to get involved, you never know when it will come in handy."

The pharmacist talked eloquently,

"Even if there is no result, getting close can improve the relationship and buy more precious materials. If you want to go smoothly, it is not enough to rely on the support of Tanokuni Daimyo."

"Then I'll leave it to you. Didn't you have friendship with Young Governor Gu Shan?"

Orochimaru said indifferently,

"Let me know if there is a good result. The main task now is to decipher the mysteries of the first-generation cells and Sharingan."

"As you wish."

The so-called friendship is a polite way of saying it, that is, we have met and greeted each other a few times in the ninja school.

There are too many troubles in Yao Shidou's body, it is not necessary, and Gu Shan Bu Shui is not willing to get involved with him.

Regardless of cooperation or transaction, necessary bargaining chips are needed, and Yao Shidou and others who are chasing relationships are in a weak position.

What can be produced now, except for a lot of potions with unknown effects and surprising side effects, and mysterious ninjas who have undergone body modification with seemingly outstanding features but actually fatal flaws.

"Let's take a step and see. 』

Today's Yaoshidou is not an important confidant of Orochimaru, but because of his cautious mind and physical talent, he is very suitable to be an assistant. In front of him, there are many "senior" on his head.

"Competing for favor" is not an easy task. Competent and useful are the positions pharmacists give themselves.