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Chapter 441: The Siege!
Chapter 441: The Siege!
"The Water Country Daimyo, the Fire Country Daimyo..."
Dong Ping listened as Master Yuan Shi spoke each name, not feeling overly surprised.
Indeed, the other party wouldn't dare deceive him with false information, as there were plenty of ways to verify the truth.
No wonder the Mist Ninja Army wasn't afraid of attrition and directly engaged in a war of attrition with them.
It was all because 'the children of other families kept dying'!
The Nobility!
It seemed that the last time Dong Ping defeated the Daimyo Allied Forces, although they secretly reached a ceasefire agreement afterward, the other party wasn't making any overt moves, but they had taken action in secret.
Upon discovering the Mist Ninja Army's attack on the Heavenly Fortress, they directly intervened in terms of supplies and manpower.
No wonder the usually supply-starved Mist Ninja Army was so calm and unhurried this time, simply dragging out the battle with the Heavenly Fortress.
Good news!
For Dong Ping, this was excellent news.
If the Mist Ninja Army didn't continue their offensive, how could he attack the Mist Village without raising suspicions later?
It would be better if the damage was even greater, making the counterattack more justifiable.
"Now that you know the names, do you have evidence?"
After Master Yuan Shi finished listing the forces involved in the Mist Ninja's attack, he immediately demanded evidence.
"Just let Qing use that Byakugan to observe the Mizukage, and everything will be clear," Dong Ping suggested.
It was simply a matter of presenting 'evidence,' and no matter what, the other party would have doubts.
But if they found the evidence themselves, it would be undeniable.
"What!"
Terumi Mei never expected the verification method to be so simple.
However, despite its simplicity, under normal circumstances, no one would dare use the Byakugan to observe their own Mizukage; it would be a significant offense.
If Dong Ping had suggested capturing the Mizukage or something similar, Master Yuan Shi would never have agreed.
But using the captured Hyuga Clan's Byakugan to investigate was naturally not a problem.
"Before we reach a conclusion, you must stay in the Mist Village!"
Master Yuan Shi promptly imposed a restriction.
Their transaction wasn't over yet; they had to verify the information before it could be considered complete.
Even though Master Yuan Shi knew that the other party was taking such a significant risk by coming to the Water Country, it was unlikely they were trying to deceive him. Still, he wouldn't jump to conclusions.
Because this matter was too important, even if it was just to maintain secrecy, he had to restrict Dong Ping first. This way, no matter what schemes he had, Master Yuan Shi could respond calmly.
Dong Ping had anticipated this, so he nodded lightly, indicating his agreement to the condition.
Thus, they hurried towards the Mist Village.
Of course, the one responsible for guarding Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue was naturally Terumi Mei.
The relationship between the two sides was extremely complex.
Previously, Dong Ping had captured their squad, but later, they had engaged in trade together, and occasionally, they would visit the Heavenly Fortress to seek a challenge.
It was also thanks to Terumi Mei's mediation that the remaining members of the Akari Clan were able to relocate to the Heavenly Fortress.
Without her, the Akari Clan might have only survived with a few cats, and it would have been impossible for thousands of them to remain alive as they were now.
"What brings you here this time?"
As they traveled, Terumi Mei turned to ask Dong Ping beside her.
"Would you believe me if I said I came to watch the show?"
Dong Ping naturally couldn't tell the truth.
If he dared to speak the truth, the other party would immediately use Melt Jutsu to dissolve him.
He was there to incite an internal rebellion within the Mist Village, allowing the Heavenly Fortress to counterattack, directly invading the Mist Village, occupying the entire village, and then consuming the Water Country.
The plan was colossal.
But if it succeeded, Dong Ping's forces would expand significantly.
Terumi Mei was exceptionally intelligent and naturally understood that Dong Ping must have another goal, so she scoffed disdainfully, "Do you take me for a fool?"
The other party was undoubtedly trying to distract the Mist Ninja so they would retreat.
Both Master Yuan Shi and she preferred the idea of retreat.
Because the costs outweighed the benefits.
Even if they truly captured the Heavenly Fortress, if Konoha intervened, they wouldn't be able to hold their ground. It would be better to retreat and let those forces take the brunt, serving as a buffer for the Mist Village.
This was the reason why Master Yuan Shi and she, despite seeing through Dong Ping's 'goal,' didn't take it too seriously.
In reality, who could have imagined that Dong Ping's ambition would be so grand?
After traveling several hundred kilometers, they arrived in less than half a day, urged by the Master Yuan Shi who was eager to return to the village.
Along the way, Master Yuan Shi had already sent messages to the various ninja clans and village leaders, fully demonstrating his connections and influence.
The Uncrowned King!
That's the level we're talking about.
So, by the time they reached the Mist Village, undercurrents were already stirring.
This was Master Yuan Shi's gamble, staking his reputation.
Even without this deal with Dong Ping, he had long suspected the Fourth Mizukage and would have made this gamble sooner or later.
After all, the village was Master Yuan Shi's bottom line.
If it was for the village's benefit, even if it meant slaughtering the various ninja clans, he could easily turn a blind eye.
However, if someone wanted to destroy the village, he would stop at nothing to drag them to hell.
The dark sky poured a drizzle.
In the Water Country, this weather was the norm; clear skies were a rare sight, and a few days of sunshine in a year were considered fortunate.
It was this harsh environment that led to the Water Country's shocking food shortage.
Fortunately, the Water Country had managed to reduce the number of deaths in recent years, thanks to the massive food imports from the Tenshukaku.
Of course, the Tenshukaku also gained immense profits from trade; otherwise, their development speed wouldn't have been so astonishing.
The Tenshukaku differed significantly from the other ninja villages in terms of position and identity.
Positioning and Identity!
The ninja villages positioned themselves as 'hired hands,' serving only that purpose and never overstepping their boundaries.
However, the Tenshukaku positioned itself as a 'ruling power.'
They not only took on ordinary ninja tasks but also engaged in various missions.
Additionally, they formulated policies, developed commerce, and more.
Strictly speaking, they were a combination of a ninja village and a country.
Currently, due to their relatively small size, other powers remained unaware of their unique nature.
In terms of systems, this economic and military force was far more advanced than the Shinobi World's "one country, one village" system, which also explained their rapid development.
The streets were now deserted.
The villagers of the ninja villages might not have much strength, but they were highly sensitive to danger and had all retreated to safe places.
Although most Mist ninjas were on the frontlines, there were still many within the village, so ninjas could be seen everywhere.
However, these ninjas were divided into two opposing groups.
One group was loyal to the Mizukage, while the other was loyal to Master Yuan Shi and the various ninja clans.
Together, they numbered around two thousand.
This didn't mean that the Mist Village only had this many ninjas; instead, most were deployed elsewhere, and it was impossible to gather them within such a short time.
Especially the army on the frontlines, which was considered the Mizukage's elite troops.
That's why Master Yuan Shi had to act quickly.
If word got out and the Mizukage recalled the front-line army, the Mist Village might descend into civil war.
Currently, with his reputation and influence, Master Yuan Shi could still suppress the Mizukage and easily achieve his goals.
Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue stood near the cylindrical Mizukage Tower, observing the situation under the 'protection' of Terumi Mei and a group of Mist Anbu.
The air was as silent as ice, with only the sound of the drizzle echoing.
Tap, tap!
Master Yuan Shi emerged from the crowd of protecting ninjas.
"I, Master Yuan Shi, elder of the Mist Village, have a matter to discuss with the Mizukage. Please come out and meet me!"
He got straight to the point.
As an elder, he had the right to meet with the Mizukage, and the other party couldn't refuse.
However, with the current situation, things became interesting.
Master Yuan Shi's intention was clear: he wanted the Mizukage to come out and meet him.
If something happened within the Mizukage Tower and no one knew about it, it would be better to clarify the matter publicly, face to face, and ensure a proper 'resolution.'
If he had been wronged by the Mizukage, this would also give the other party a 'closure' and prevent the situation from escalating out of control.
It was evident that Master Yuan Shi had thought everything through.
Meanwhile, Dong Ping received a reassuring look from Hyuga Cangyue.
A spectacle was about to unfold!
If the Byakugan Wolf were here, he wouldn't dare to look away from the beautiful scene that was about to unfold...
(End of Chapter)
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