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Chapter 265: The Opportunity to Annex the Lantern Clan!
Chapter 265: The Opportunity to Annex the Lantern Clan!
"I believe that when that time truly arrives, I should be able to represent the Lantern Clan!" Lantern Moon's voice carried a heavy weight.
Indeed, if the situation were to reach a point where Dong Ping had to intervene, it would signify one thing.
The Lantern Clan had suffered devastating losses, with its upper echelons all having perished in battle.
At that time, his status as the young chieftain and a genius would be sufficient to represent the remaining clan members.
"Is that so..." Dong Ping began to ponder.
If he agreed, he would, at the very least, have a genius working for him, and with luck, he might even gain several hundred to a thousand members of the Lantern Clan.
After all, they were one of the three major clans of the Mist Village.
Even if all the ninjas were gone, having these clan members would allow for a swift revival.
The bloodline talents of ninja clans were not to be underestimated, and having these people join would undoubtedly be a significant advantage.
The key concern was how to avoid a 'settling of scores' by the Mist Village.
In reality, he was unafraid and capable of confronting the Mist Village, with two Strong Shadow Rank ninjas, one Kage, and three Quasi-Shadows on his side.
Even in a head-on confrontation with the five major ninja villages, they would not back down.
The only gap was in the number of common ninjas.
Oh, and there was one additional Quasi-Shadow, Uchiha Shizuka, who had recently joined them.
With the combination of Natural Power and Radiant Potion, her chakra and Byakugan Power had significantly improved, and given her previous status as a Special Jonin, it was not surprising that she had reached the Quasi-Shadow level.
While it might seem like a mere advancement from Special Jonin to Quasi-Shadow, for common ninjas, this step was an insurmountable chasm.
However, in the Heavenly Fortress, as long as one had sufficient contribution points, crossing this threshold was not overly challenging.
With such formidable strength, Dong Ping had the confidence to consider the Lantern Clan's affairs.
Based on the anime he had watched before his transmigration, the Lantern Clan was destined for failure, which meant he wouldn't settle for the minimum.
If he could annex the clan, it would immediately boost the strength and potential of the Heavenly Fortress.
The bloodline of ninja clans could enhance the talents of the younger generation and also attract numerous talents.
"I have a few conditions!" Dong Ping stated after careful consideration.
"Please, go ahead!" Lantern Moon, in stark contrast to his previous arrogant and willful self, seemed like a completely different person today.
But upon reflection, it made sense; this matter concerned the survival of the Lantern Clan, and anyone with a sound mind would know to exercise restraint.
"First, if I do intervene, you must not use the name of the Lantern Clan for at least ten years from then on!" Dong Ping raised one finger.
If they continued using this surname, it would be an open invitation for enmity.
However, with ten years of waiting, the Heavenly Fortress would undoubtedly develop into a formidable power, and by then, the name they chose would be of no consequence.
"Agreed!" Lantern Moon naturally understood this, and even if Dong Ping hadn't mentioned it, he would have taken this step.
If the clan were reduced to only the elderly, women, and children, he would proactively conceal the surname to prevent pursuit and retaliation from the Mist Village.
"And you must adhere to the rules; our regulations take precedence over your clan rules!" Dong Ping proposed a condition that was difficult to accept.
For ninja clans, the clan rules taking precedence over village rules was a fundamental principle, and this was a consensus in the ninja world.
For example, the Hyuga Clan's 'Cage Bird' technique was ignored even in the cruelest of villages because it was considered an internal clan matter.
But now, Dong Ping had pointed out this very issue.
As a result, the power of the ninja clans would be significantly restricted.
A typical Lantern Clan would refuse such a condition without a second thought, and not retaliating would be the utmost restraint.
But in this case...
"Agreed, I consent!" Lantern Moon nodded with a hint of bitterness.
He was well aware of the situation in the Heavenly Fortress and the changes within the Uchiha Clan, so he had mentally prepared for this.
In such matters, the concern was not scarcity but inequality.
While singling out one ninja clan might provoke dissatisfaction, if all ninja clans were treated equally, it was not unacceptable.
The critical point was that the Lantern Clan currently had no choice.
"My final condition is that you must provide me with a copy of the accumulated ninjutsu and knowledge your clan possesses!" Dong Ping stated his last condition.
It sounded impossible.
However, the premise was that the Lantern Clan's rebellion had failed, and even with their resources, they couldn't protect themselves. It was better to hand them over to Dong Ping.
The conditions were harsh but justified.
In order to benefit the Lantern Clan, there was a possibility of confrontation with the Mist Hidden Village, so it was only natural for them to pay the price.
If the other party joined in a fully intact state, there might not have been a third option.
"...I agree!"
In the end, Moonlit Lantern nodded.
He also understood that the prerequisite for the three conditions to take effect was the failure of the clan's plan.
The most important thing at that time was to survive, and nothing else.
"You made the right choice!"
Dong Ping comforted him.
He wasn't wrong.
The future of the Lantern Clan would only have Water Moon Lantern, and although he didn't elaborate on the clan's situation, it was certain that it wouldn't be much better than the fate of the Uzumaki Clan.
And it wasn't just them; all three of the great ninja clans had disappeared.
Blood Fog Land! It was an event that left a deep impression.
During this period, the number of ninja clans in the Mist Village decreased significantly, and all three of the strongest ninja clans vanished.
As for the other ninja clans, the number of disappearances was even more astonishing.
It had to be said that White Eye Wolf alone had caused damage to the Mist Hidden Village that far surpassed the Ninja World War.
The future Naruto was able to cleanse the other party, and he wasn't afraid of the Mist Ninja killing him.
Yes, Dong Ping had already made up his mind that the Fourth Mizukage, Kikyo Yatsukawa, had become a toy for Dai To at this moment.
With the help of Kurotsuchi, a LYB, and the legacy that Akatsuki had left for Dai To in advance, controlling the Fourth Mizukage was not difficult.
The most important thing was that the other party was a 'Jinchuuriki' (Only the Tailed Beast's chakra was inside Yahiko, which was discovered after bringing her back for inspection).
Even if no one else knew about this, would Dong Ping, a time-traveler, not know?
For the Mangekyo Sharingan, the Tailed Beasts were their best toys.
When facing the innocent Kikyo Yatsukawa, it might take a lot of effort, but when the other party was a Jinchuuriki, it would be much easier.
It could only be said that the Mist Ninja deserved this fate.
Dong Ping not only didn't expose this, but also wanted to stir up more trouble.
Because for him to grow, the biggest obstacle was the five great ninja villages, or the five great countries; naturally, the more they fell, the better.
Anyway, he already had the trump card of White Eye Wolf in his hand, so he wasn't afraid of the other party's retaliation.
After discussing the matters of the Lantern Clan, it was time for Beautiful Mei.
"I hope to expand the scale of the trade and provide weapons, explosive tags, and food pills..."
She stated her intentions directly.
In addition to expanding the original trade of grain and materials, she also wanted military supplies.
The former was easy to understand.
The larger the trading scale after the route was opened, the greater the benefits for everyone. As for the latter, it was hard to fathom.
It was unclear if she was purchasing for the Lantern Clan or the Mist Hidden Village.
"Expanding the trade scale is fine, but I hope you can bring more shipwrights. As for the rest...I will try my best to collect them, but don't have high hopes. With my relationship with the village, I don't have any channels to obtain these!"
Dong Ping replied.
For ordinary materials, no matter how large the quantity, it wasn't a problem; the Honda Trading Company and the United Fruit Corporation were responsible for this. The key was ships, so they just needed more shipwrights.
The problem was the latter; they hadn't ventured into the 'military supplies' industry.
Wait!
The Uchiha seemed to be involved!
The biggest manufacturer of explosive tags was them; in the entire ninja world, the Uchiha occupied a significant portion of the market, and they were the big shots in this field.
Perhaps during the Ninja World War, many of the explosive tags that fell into the hands of the Konoha Ninja were provided by them.
Although the business was controlled by the clan leader.
But Dong Ping remembered correctly, Uchiha Meika's grandfather had also been a clan leader. He didn't know if there were any related connections left behind.
If there were enough material suppliers, coupled with the explosive tag manufacturing technology, perhaps they could produce them themselves.
Thinking about it made him a little excited.
However, there was no need to mention this in advance; he would wait until there were results.
"We will do our best to recruit shipwrights, and for the other items, just do your best, Your Excellency!"
Beautiful Mei naturally understood that military supplies were not something a new force like the Heavenly Fortress could easily get involved in, so she was just asking as a favor. Her real target was the black market merchants.
After reaching an agreement, the two turned and left.
Dong Ping also called a meeting with the high-ranking members, including Uchiha Meika, Uchiha Shizuka, Uzumaki Kaizo, and Medicine Priestess Yuna Yuki.
(End of Chapter)
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