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Chapter 286: Cha no Kuni: It's Already in Dohei's Shape!
Chapter 286: Cha no Kuni: It's Already in Dohei's Shape!
Whitefish Port!
At the Daimyo's Mansion.
"Damn, what are those guys up to!"
"Do they not fear me writing a letter to Konoha?"
"This is Cha no Kuni, not Hi no Kuni, and certainly not Tenshukaku!"
...
The Daimyo of Cha no Kuni roared in anger, surrounded by a group of ministers, but none dared to speak up.
They knew that anyone who dared to open their mouth would become a target for his wrath.
After about ten minutes or so,
The Cha no Kuni Daimyo finally calmed down.
There was no other way; he was terrified.
The rampage of 'Rogue Ninjas' caused unease throughout Whitefish Port, and among the Tenshukaku fleet, there was a defense force searching for 'Mass Destruction' weapons.
In other words, Mandrake Tea Flowers! They had already found these in several noble mansions and were now informing the public.
Hence, the Cha no Kuni Daimyo's anger...and unease.
His anger stemmed from Tenshukaku interfering in Cha no Kuni's affairs without any authority to do so.
His unease was due to Cha no Kuni's lack of power to oppose them.
Although he had hired a team of ninjas, to ask them to drive away the Tenshukaku forces...The Daimyo glanced at the corner.
The three ninjas from the Hidden Soup Village simultaneously lowered their heads.
While ninjas were indeed duty-bound, it didn't mean they were foolish.
There were some suicidal missions that no one would willingly accept. If the Daimyo dared to send them against Tenshukaku, they would simply declare the mission and leave.
Tenshukaku could easily crush them, not to mention the 'Purifying Flame' and 'Storm's Fury' backing them up. Were they considered fools?
Seeing the reactions of the Hidden Soup ninjas, the Cha no Kuni Daimyo knew he couldn't rely on them. He looked at the ministers before him and asked,
"What do you suggest we do now?"
Usually, each of them was eloquent and capable, as if nothing was beyond their reach. But now, faced with this situation, they were speechless, which only made him angrier.
"Your Excellency, I think we should condemn Konoha and have the messenger expel them!"
A minister had an idea.
Hmm, as long as they didn't take action, they had nothing to fear.
"That's right!"
"Let Konoha give us an explanation!"
"Drive these guys out!"
...
The ministers instantly came to life, each filled with determination, as if the one who had been playing dead wasn't themselves.
There was no other way; ministers who wanted to keep their dignity couldn't survive in the officialdom.
Unfortunately, before they could even finish writing the letter and send a messenger...
"Who!"
"Be careful!"
"Protect His Excellency!"
...
The three ninjas from the Hidden Soup Village sensed something amiss.
Bang! Bang!
A guard standing outside collapsed.
Stomp! Stomp!
Footsteps echoed from the hall, and numerous figures slowly entered.
Leading them was a young man with short black hair, wearing a tight-fitting black combat suit and elbow-length gauntlets, emanating a scorching aura.
Beside him were figures with varying auras.
These figures were like a pack of wolves surrounding their alpha, not daring to take half a step forward, their eyes occasionally glancing at the youth with fervor and admiration.
Notably, among these people, all wore a forehead protector with the character 'Ten' except for the short-haired youth.
Yes, Dohei had led his army back to Whitefish Port.
He left Yamagakai Kousuke to guard the Sky Fortress, and naturally, the majority of the remaining forces were with him to swiftly pacify Cha no Kuni.
"You...How dare you!" One of the ministers, perhaps trying to show off, accused, "To intrude without the Daimyo's summons is incredibly rude!"
It wasn't surprising that he couldn't read the situation; the ninjas in the Shinobi World were a bit too weak.
Naturally, they were inferior to the nobility, even those with great strength wouldn't dare offend them. The Five Kage of the Great Ninja Villages had to gain the Daimyo's approval, so one could imagine the status gap.
Whoosh!
A red light pierced through the head of the minister trying to show off.
Bang!
The body fell straight to the ground, leaving the hall in complete silence.
No one expected Dohei to take action directly.
Despite the ninjas' dissatisfaction with the nobility, they would never dare to lay a hand on them. This was evident during the Great Shinobi War, where countless refugees were displaced, and the nobles suffered minimal losses. Aside from those who brought misfortune upon themselves by fleeing in fear and falling into the hands of bandits, there were hardly any deaths at the hands of ninjas.
But now, someone had the audacity to take direct action. Even the ninjas from the Tenshukaku, who had accompanied them, were shocked. However, they managed to conceal their surprise.
"You... you... how dare you!" exclaimed the Daimyo of Tea Country, his gaze shifting from the fallen minister's body on the ground. The arrogance and superiority in his tone had vanished.
How dare they! He was the Daimyo! These were mere lowly ninjas!
He couldn't believe their audacity...
Various thoughts flooded his mind as he stared at the corpse on the ground, its eyes still open. The Daimyo felt that he could 'tolerate' this transgression, as the minister's eyes remained unclosed.
"Your Excellency, recently, someone in Tea Country has created a terrifying Mandrake Tea. Why not hire us from Tenshukaku to eradicate these 'weapons of mass destruction' permanently?" suggested Dong Ping, having witnessed the effectiveness of his scare tactic.
Dong Ping was straightforward with his demand, as he intended to control Tea Country.
"Impossible! My army will deal with this; I don't need your help!" Tea Country's Daimyo was bad and lazy, but not stupid. He was well aware that if he agreed to Dong Ping's request, it would be the latter who held the power in Tea Country. So, he immediately voiced his opposition.
Dong Ping didn't rush to respond but glanced at the ninjas from Soup Country. Perhaps they felt they still had the strength to protect themselves, which gave them the courage to reject his well-intentioned 'proposal.'
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Several Uchiha ninjas burst forth from behind him like lightning.
"Damn it!"
"Lord Dong Ping, we mean no harm!"
"Run!"
The three Soup ninjas reacted differently.
But it was too late to say these words now.
Since they had embarked on this mission, they must be prepared for death.
Even though the Soup Ninja Village was not weak, Tenshukaku could take them on alone. If they didn't want to give face, they wouldn't.
Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!
Facing three Uchiha with activated Sharingan, there was no way this Soup Ninja team could withstand them. They were turned into corpses in a single round.
The Sharingan released a basic genjutsu, and the Uchiha slashed at their opponents.
This was a standard Uchiha tactic, earning them the reputation of being 'not to be fought one-on-one.'
Unless one was naturally immune to genjutsu, they would be affected. With the speed of ninjas, even a momentary distraction was enough for the Uchiha to kill.
"Your Excellency, these ninjas were planning to act against you. I've taken care of them for you!" Dong Ping spoke gently, gazing at the Daimyo of Tea Country as if he genuinely cared for his well-being.
If not for the corpses on the ground...
"You... you!" The Daimyo of Tea Country was in a state of panic but dared not utter any strong words.
Blood was the best 'persuasion tool.' Even if he didn't believe they would dare to harm him, what if something unexpected happened?
He couldn't take that risk! He wouldn't gamble with his precious life, betting on whether they would dare to harm him.
In the end...
"Well done. I knew these guys had ill intentions. Thank you for your help, Lord Dong Ping!" The Daimyo of Tea Country's expression changed, and he appeared somewhat obsequious.
Of course, he was thinking of getting through this hurdle first and then finding a way to retaliate later.
But these thoughts were futile.
Dong Ping would never give him such an opportunity. He turned to leave, saying, "Be gentle when you strike. He is the esteemed Daimyo, and we may need him to speak on our behalf in the future."
Even if they didn't kill him, there were plenty of ways to ensure his obedience.
Genjutsu!
It was the perfect tool.
Madara and Obito were the best examples in this regard. They directly controlled one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, the Mist Ninja Village, with their genjutsu. Although Dong Ping didn't possess their level of power, controlling a small country was not a problem.
From this moment on, Tea Country had become Dong Ping's playground.
(End of Chapter)
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