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Chapter 460: Mist Village: Got It!
Chapter 460: Mist Village: Got It!
Nagai Hideo and Master Yuan faced off directly!
"Even if it means death, I will never stand by and watch the village disappear!" Master Yuan's voice trembled with emotion.
And he wasn't bluffing; he truly preferred death over witnessing the demise of the Mist Village.
Upon hearing this, Dong Ping interjected, "If you join the Heavenly Fortress, this place will remain the Mist Village, and I guarantee that everyone will have enough to eat and wear. You won't be called the Bloodmist Village anymore!"
This was a form of assistance.
At times, ninjas could be incredibly stubborn about their convictions.
Therefore, Dong Ping didn't directly suggest changing the name of the Mist Ninja Village.
Instead, he planned to let them continue their 'pretend loyalty' and use the name Mist Village to lull the Ninja World into a false sense of security.
After all, it was just a name, and the crucial aspect was who held the power. There was no need to fight over a mere title.
Dong Ping had a strategy to make the other party voluntarily drop the 'Mist Ninja' title.
By differentiating the distribution of benefits, he could make them resentful of continuing to bear the 'Mist Ninja' title.
One should never assume that all ninjas are unwaveringly loyal like samurai.
Ninjas pledged allegiance to their villages because the villages provided a safe environment and opportunities for growth. If someone offered better conditions, they might very well 'jump ship.'
Dong Ping was confident in winning over the people.
He would provide future educational materials filled with the 'Blazing Sun Will' and promote the advantages of the Heavenly Fortress everywhere, making it clear whom they should side with.
Ordinary villagers were even less of a concern.
Even if they deeply resented the casualties caused by the Heavenly Fortress, this was the Ninja World, where death was an everyday occurrence. No matter how intense the hatred, it would eventually fade with time.
It wasn't that they were forgetful; it was because such incidents were all too common.
Take the Great Ninja Wars, for instance. The Five Great Ninja Villages fought until blood flowed like rivers, yet which village had ever retaliated out of hatred?
It was precisely because Dong Ping understood the differences between the Ninja World and his previous world that he dared to absorb the crippled Mist Ninjas. Otherwise, it would have been like setting a trap for himself.
"Hmph! I will never surrender!" Master Yuan sounded like a true old stubborn.
"Is that so? Then it seems like..." Dong Ping played along, matching the other's dramatic tone.
Yes, he had seen through Master Yuan's act. This attitude was most likely a performance.
Though he didn't know the reason, there had to be a purpose behind it.
After all, Master Yuan was an old fox, not a genuine old stubborn.
However, Dong Ping's demeanor startled Nagai Hideo, who quickly spoke up, "Even if you disregard your own life, will you let them die with you?"
His words were not directed at Master Yuan but intended for the others to hear.
But ninjas were never short on courage.
"Don't try to threaten us. I'd rather perish with the village!"
"That's right! For the village, I'm willing to give everything!"
"Traitor! I'll kill you!"
...
Fortunately, the Mist Ninjas didn't possess the 'Water Will'; otherwise, they might have all become suicide bombers, rushing forward to take everyone down with them.
Indeed, among the Five Great Ninja Villages, the Mist Village had the weakest unity.
Calling them 'a scattered sand' would be an overstatement.
The title 'Bloodmist Village' was given due to the brutal infighting within the Mist Village.
Therefore, absorbing the Mist Ninjas was the easiest task among the Five Great Ninja Villages.
Had it been the Rock Ninja Village, the challenge would have been a nightmare.
Dong Ping was content to watch the spectacle unfold, knowing time was on his side.
The other unit receiving the Mist Ninjas was composed of security forces and administrative personnel, tasked with taking over the Mist Village. They were on their way.
Indeed!
Even though managing the Mist Village required a proxy to avoid rejection and intense reactions, it didn't mean Dong Ping would completely neglect it.
To swiftly assimilate the spoils of war, he needed to take control of finances, personnel, and other aspects.
In other words, he intended to grasp the entire Mist Village in his hands.
Even Shan Jian Hao Er, Ye Cang, and Uchiha Shou will be staying in the Mist Village for a while.
Of course, they will only be monitoring and will not interfere in any affairs.
Besides, education reform is a key focus.
The previous bloody elimination system will be abolished, and students' talents will be categorized in detail.
In the past, only those proficient in Water Style or Silent Killing Techniques would be considered valuable for further development and receive more resources.
However, in the case of the Heavenly Fortress, talents in Physical Techniques, Genjutsu, Sealing Jutsu, and Fire Style will all be considered valuable for cultivation, showcasing the difference in foundation.
The same goes for resources!
The resources provided by the Heavenly Fortress, in terms of both quantity and quality, far surpass those of the Mist Ninja.
It's not that the Mist Village is weak, but rather that the resources in the Water Country are too scarce. In the past, maintaining the reputation of one of the Five Great Ninja Villages relied solely on countless lives being 'piled' up to create elites, coupled with a unique geographical advantage.
But now, with the support of the Heavenly Fortress, the Mist Village can put an end to its previous bloody cultivation methods.
The diverse thoughts of the ninja clans will now be united under the Heavenly Fortress.
As for why the Mist Village couldn't achieve this, it's because they have the stick and the carrot.
Brute force and enticing benefits!
After implementing both, these vulnerable ninja clans naturally know how to choose.
The negotiation ended swiftly.
Nagai Hideo, backed by the might of the Heavenly Fortress, needed only one sentence to silence the Mist Ninja:
"You don't want the survivors in the village to die, do you?"
As soon as the bombing started the night before, the villagers began to evacuate, so more than half of them survived. If the Heavenly Fortress decided to kill, those survivors would have no chance of escape.
And those survivors are the relatives of the Mist Ninja, who might not fear death themselves but couldn't bear to see their loved ones in danger.
So, with a mix of anger and reluctance, the Mist Ninja surrendered.
They had no choice!
With only about a thousand of them left, they couldn't possibly defeat the Heavenly Fortress ninja, who were equal in number but superior in strength and condition.
Not to mention the fearsome flight squadron that haunted them.
Half a day later.
On the Radiant Sun's bridge, which serves as a temporary command center.
Dong Ping is stationed here, while Nagai Hideo, accompanied by administrative personnel brought by the fighter jets, begins to tally the population, resources, and provide medical assistance to the injured, all under the protection of the Heavenly Fortress ninja.
Yes, the Mist Village now belongs to Dong Ping.
Although there are many potential problems and subsequent troubles, at least for now, it is considered under the control of the Heavenly Fortress.
If you ask Dong Ping how it feels to conquer a great ninja village, he would say, "It's exhilarating!"
Although it's not Konoha, the Mist Village is still one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, representing tens of thousands of ninja.
Don't be fooled by the small number of Mist Ninja; it's due to resource limitations. Once the Heavenly Fortress invests its resources, the number of ninja will skyrocket.
And the Mist Village is just the beginning!
Dong Ping's ambition is not limited to being a village leader.
It's the country behind it that he desires.
Currently, there is a significant shortage of trained administrative personnel, otherwise, he would have immediately taken control of the Water Country.
But those are matters for the future. Now, he needs to find a way to deal with the two people before him.
"Alright, I'll get straight to the point!"
Dong Ping doesn't beat around the bush. Looking at the Master Yuan and Hinata Sei, he says:
"If you have any conditions, now is the time to bring them up, but this is your only chance!"
As for Master Yuan, his status and position are indeed reasons for concern. As for Hinata Sei?
It's because she is the clan leader of the Hineko Clan.
Anyone who has read the Naruto manga understands the importance of this clan.
Aside from other factors, their clan name alone is a significant issue. Furthermore, they are the only remaining great clan among the original three.
(End of Chapter)
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