Ninja Ice House

When Wuyin Village, Yunyin Village, and Muye Village staged the "Whirlpool Country Crisis" in the East China Sea, Gushan Bushui has been paying attention to this matter, apparently staying out of it and not directly participating.Secretly, the people in Uzumaki Village have been carefully guarded, not to be taken advantage of.If you are attacked because of your own paralysis, although you can be held accountable afterwards and regain your reputation, it is difficult to regain the lost face and reputation in a short period of time.

The country of the vortex is much larger than the country of waves, and its strategic location is very similar to the Japanese archipelago in the previous life of Gushan Bushui. The area and influence are not so large, but the potential cannot be ignored. Generally speaking, they are all unsinkable aircraft carriers guarding key routes. If you occupy this place, you will have the initiative.

Back then when Muye Village was overwhelmed, the country was destroyed by a lightning strike. The biggest reason was that the Uzumaki clan was not strong enough, and the strength of the backers they relied on had also declined sharply. They couldn't take care of the "little brother" who was alone overseas. The secondary factor was Wuyin Village Neither Yunyin Village nor Yunyin Village want to see Muye Village's hard-core allies extend their sphere of influence to such an important sea area.

It has been more than a year since the rebuilding of the Uzumaki country was implemented. Gusugi Bumizu thought that Yunin would cause trouble at the border earlier. For example, when the Uchiha family was wiped out and the fire spread to half of Konoha Village, It's a great opportunity.Not taking advantage of Konoha Ninja's lack of strength to test it, it is really rare for Yun Ninja, who is used to seeing every stitch and making progress.

It was only later that Gushan Bushui found out that it was mainly the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki-Kirabi who was too restless and caused some small troubles, so that Kumojin didn't have much energy to focus on Uzumaki.When he frees up his hand, Muye Village is already on the right track, and there is no chance to take advantage of it.

As for this sudden incident, according to the news obtained by Gushan Bushui, it was really not the grumpy Raikage who did it on purpose, but exiled Kirabi to the Giant Turtle Island for confinement. When practicing "Waterfall", I don't know what that crappy "rap artist" did, which made the giant turtle start to be restless at this time.

The helpless Yun Nin simply made the mistake and drove the giant tortoise all the way south, approaching the country of the vortex.

It's not that Yunyin Village has any special ideas, it's just that they have been in peace for too long and want to find something to do when they have nothing to do.Don't expect to gain anything, but if the enemy is stupid, it will make a lot of money.

"I didn't realize it before, but now I realize that this ghostly place is really a powder keg, and it will explode at any moment. 』

There are countries with similar experiences, such as the country of rain, the country of grass, the country of taki, and the country of good fields. When the war ends, these buffer zones will become battlefields for ninjas to fight back and forth.Even in peacetime, it may not be possible to catch a few breaths.

The border conflict between the Land of Grass and the Land of Earth has almost never stopped.Of course, outside of the ninja world war, Yanyin Village usually does not end directly, but spends money to invite wandering ninjas or rebel ninja organizations to fight proxy wars.

The first brigade of the five major ninja villages is partial to teachers, and Xiaoguo ninja village has to deal with it with all its strength to protect itself. Once or twice is okay. After a long time, the small forces that were not very strong have been weakened so badly that there is no time to breathe .It's hard enough to live on. Stories about keeping a low profile, accumulating strength, and becoming a blockbuster can only appear in fantasy novels written by literati.

For so many years in the ninja world, there has only been one sansho fish Hanzo, who almost changed the power structure of the ninja world by himself. Known as the "half god", he also failed. The so-called "curve overtaking", don't even think about it , no chance.

The Country of Vortex, a pivotal country located at the crossroads of the sea, does not even have the opportunity to maintain its independence regardless of its resources. The only chance of survival is to rely on its strong neighbors, contribute its own strength, and exchange for the protection of great forces.

If the Gushan family goes out in person, there will definitely be a great chance to take the country of the vortex into their pocket. However, doing so is too eye-catching. As in the semi-independent state before, the route of marriage and strengthening cooperation is good for everyone.

"Should I go to the country of the vortex, stay with the subjects, and tide over the difficulties together?"

While coaxing the child, Hongye said to Gushan Bushui who was sitting in the gazebo and was throwing bread crumbs to feed the fish,

"Is Yun Ninja going to rob Uzumaki again?"

"What's the difficulty? Don't worry, there is nothing valuable in the country of the vortex. No one is interested in it except that piece of land."

"I always feel a sense of panic and urgency. Everyone is afraid that what happened back then will happen again. After all, the old people who have experienced the disaster of destroying the country have not died yet."

"It is a good thing to have some twists and turns. A country, a nation, if it is too smooth, will fall into the vicious circle of self-inflation and even destruction. Overcoming fear and difficulties can build self-confidence. If there are epic wars and hero stories, it will be faster. To strengthen the sense of identity. The Uzumaki country... is too young to be a country. Most of the existing residents are forced or semi-forced migration. The so-called natives - the Uzumaki family, have long lost the spirit of the millennium family. There... ...It can barely be regarded as a distribution center for losers who were forcibly kneaded together by the Gushan family and reported to the group for warmth, and there is still a long way to go before becoming a normal country."

It's really not that Fusugi Bosui looked down on the current Uzumaki country. If it was so easy to establish a country, the ninja world would have been shattered, and there would be no giants like the Five Great Nations.

To put it bluntly, the current Uzumaki Kingdom is just a toy in the hands of Gushan Bushui. Once the support is withdrawn, it will disappear immediately.Divided according to the level of the country in the previous life, the current country of the vortex is not even a colony or a protectorate. It is at most a trade transfer station and a forward base.If you ask the current residents of the country of vortex, how many are willing to settle there, and their descendants will become the subjects of the country of vortex born and bred, the statistics will probably be very ugly.

Isn't it good to be a native of the Land of Fire? You must go to the Land of Vortex, endure the threat from the Land of Thunder and the Land of Water, and worry all day long that Cloud Ninja and Mist Ninja will call you?

After the two discussed for a while, Hongye couldn't help sighing:

"Although I have known for a long time that my title as the hero of the restoration of the country is all false. But I really sat in this position and wanted to do something for the people within my ability, but the result...is nothing more than that."

Gu Shan Bu Shui who heard the words responded with a smile:

"Unless it is so strong that it is not a collective power at all, it is to coerce the world with its own power, and to make rules for people to obey and dare not violate. To be honest, even gods may not be able to do it. Those shrines, temples, and witches, Priests, monks, etc., are all to show the will of the gods, order, system, and the force to maintain it, culture, are indispensable. If I was not lucky enough to be born in the Gushan family, I may not be stronger than you. However, you The saying 'within one's ability' does not mean that there is absolutely nothing to do."

After a pause, under Hongye's delighted gaze, Gu Shan Bu Shui continued to explain:

"As the controller of one party's forces, there are two major issues that must be grasped. Sacrifice and war. This is the key to establishing the 'orthodox' status and preventing the power from falling aside. The specific implementation strategy lies in two points, 'high above' and 'humble into the dust' , the necessary sense of mystery helps to establish authority. Don’t mingle with your subordinates in everything. If you are too familiar, you will be underestimated, and you will even see through your personality and preferences, and you will be led by the nose by outsiders. You all have to be aware that you must not lose the support of the most humble people at the bottom, otherwise, you will be ostracized by your close subordinates..."

Hongye didn't understand the importance of "name" and "vessel" at all, and she didn't have the basis of learning and practice. She rashly became the hero of the country's restoration of the country of vortex, and often didn't know what to do.

Momiji, who listened quietly, thought for a while and said:

"You mean, I don't want to make irresponsible remarks about the specific affairs of the country of vortex, but just act as the final arbiter?"

Gu Shan Bu Shui nodded: "At this time, you have to hold your breath and don't get off easily. Once you choose a direction, you will inevitably offend another group of people. This will not do you any good, even if the facts prove that you are right , apart from being praised by the sages, there is no direct benefit to the "monarchy" itself. You are a wise monarch, and your descendants may not be sure. To put it bluntly, most of the lowest-level civilians place their hopes on the monarch He is wise and powerful, loves the people like a son, fights against corrupt officials, and promotes loyal and virtuous officials. But in fact, there is no such thing as a monarch who fully meets their expectations. Even, the more upright and idealistic a monarch is, the more divorced he is from the grassroots, and he is more likely to do bad things with good intentions .”

There are countless examples of this kind, no matter in previous life or recent life, the more they love to toss, the more it proves that people who are good at playing and love to play really have no self-knowledge.

"I... seem to understand something."

The eyes of Hongye, who has realized something, are shining slightly,

"I am actually invincible. As long as the subjects of the country of vortex support me, I will be as stable as Mount Tai. Therefore, the most important thing to do is not to keep the enemy out of the country, to work hard to rule, to enrich the country and strengthen the army, but to build bridges. Make up roads, condolences to orphans and widows, honor heroes and martyrs, educate young children, and gild me and my descendants..."

"Understood?"

Gu Shan Bu Shui nodded approvingly,

"What does the name of the country of Uzumaki and the leader of Uzushio Village mean to you? The wife of the Gushan family is far more noble than those. To you, it is at most a family business, a good reputation for you The descendants of the incompetent can secure the daimyo's position, so they won't lose everything..."

To put it bluntly, everything in Uzumaki Country and Uzushio Village is not important to Gushan Bushui, but to Hongye, it is of some value now and in the near future, but that is not her home, not even her natal home.It's just a piece of "fiefdom" and property, the parents will take care of it, and when the time is right, just hand it over to the "prodigal son".

Hongye's birth meant that she didn't know much about certain fields. Although she had seen a lot by Gu Shan Bushui's side, there was still a big gap between watching and doing it herself.

"Some people...are opposed to you and our daughter, not just because of your low status and unclear bloodlines, but because the young lady of the Gushan family can't be someone who doesn't even have the 'rules of the game' in our circle. Outsiders who understand, otherwise, there will be hindrances to some "playing methods" that have been agreed upon but have not been put on paper."

"Ah."

Hongye smiled relievedly,

"The mess in the country of the vortex is not only for exalting my identity, but also for me to practice my skills."

"Understood, let's go and do it. Inaba Port has a batch of medicinal materials, rice noodles, grains and oils that are about to expire in the middle of the year, and a little more cloth to help build a few enlightenment primary schools. Before the New Year, you can do charity. Thunder, rain and dew are all yours. Well, do some practical things that people will remember, and it is best to have a long-term 'landmark' that people will remember. Conquering people's hearts is much more important than conquering enemies."

……

Terumi Mei, who had adapted for a period of time after the seal of the Uzumaki country, returned to Kirigakure Village, and returned to Mizukage [-]th Daime Kutachi, and was dispatched to this piece of water scattered with islands and reefs. The northern border of the country.

In this archipelago, there are not many inhabited islands, and there are very few remote places that do not communicate with the outside world. Apart from knowing that their location belongs to the country of water, they know almost nothing about the outside world.

There are tens of thousands of large and small islands in the country of water, and it is impossible for Mist Shinobi to manage all of them, and only establish contact points in a few important places.

When the information of Yunin's arrival arrived at Wuyin Village, it was relatively lagging behind. Terumi Mei, who came with a dozen capable subordinates, thought he had missed the good time. As a result, the speed of Giant Turtle Island was very slow. When they arrived, they were still a hundred kilometers away.

"The noisy Yun Nin is so unreliable in doing things, so he speaks sharply. If he really fights, he is not very courageous."

The stronger the strength, the more eccentric Lin Youyu said tauntingly in a weird tone,

"Are we going to take the initiative?"

"No, now is not the time to provoke the Fourth Ninja World War."

Terumi Mei flatly refused.

"Is the country of the vortex so important? Anyway, I've been idle for so long, why not take this opportunity to play a game and practice your hands."

Such an attitude of not caring about the lives of the enemy and oneself, and treating war as a child's play, is indeed a common style of Wunin.Even though the reforms have been carried out for many years, the legacy of "Blood Mist" still lingers.

The extermination of the Kaguya clan has indeed deterred many individuals and forces in the Water Country who were not convinced by Mizukage's authority, but before the situation can be completely reversed, it will take time to make subtle changes.

"Go to the country of the vortex. I heard that it is now an open free port. As an ally of an ally, we should not be boycotted."

Without responding to Ringo Yuyuri's half-joking words, Terumi Mei pointed to the distant sea where the outline of the island in the distance could almost be seen.

The border of the country of water is here, after this place, it is not the sphere of influence of Mist Ninja.Although there are no well-known masters in Uzumaki Village, the secular power supported by the Gushan family is still very strong.

"It's not easy to kill people there, what are you going to do?"

Lingo Yuyuli had seen the towering towers and the dark muzzles before.

The new Lei Dao Ya users who have suffered from the salvo of naval guns do not want to resist the bombardment of heavy artillery again.