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Chapter 470: Bait!
Chapter 470: Bait!
Huff!
The gigantic steel battleship, enveloped in a fierce wind, flew towards the Mist Village at an altitude of several meters above the ground.
Radiant Sun!
The Mist Ninjas remembered it well.
A few months ago, this colossal vessel weighing over twenty thousand tons had crashed into the Mist Village, signaling the conquest of the village by the Heavenly Fortress.
(Heavenly Fortress: The Mist Ninjas open the gates, and free trade begins!)
Now, seeing this flying steel battleship again, many villagers subconsciously came out to witness the spectacle.
However, unlike the previous occasion of awe and fear, this time, in addition to the shock, there was also a sense of pride and excitement.
Yes, they were now 'one of them'!
In other words, this steel battleship belonged to 'their own' village, so naturally, there was no room for fear, only pride and excitement.
To illustrate this point.
It was similar to how the civilians in the previous world would feel if they knew their country possessed an aircraft carrier. These Mist Ninjas shared a fraction of that feeling.
Indeed, this also demonstrated the effectiveness of Dong Ping's series of measures.
If they truly viewed the Heavenly Fortress as invaders and enemies, there would be no room for pride and excitement.
It could only be said that the people of the Ninja World were genuinely pure-hearted.
When given benefits, they were truly grateful, unlike those Byakugan Wolves from Dong Ping's previous life who would eat from the bowl and then curse the provider.
The supplies consumed over the past few months were all left behind during their previous departure, and the quantity and scope were not considered excessive.
But this time was different!
This was the first official resupply, and both the quantity and range of supplies were far superior to before.
Additionally, there were two special cargoes.
First, there were five hundred captured Mist Ninjas, and then there was another hidden item.
The Water Phantom's Phantom Construction Corps.
This unit, known as the core of the Heavenly Fortress, had also arrived.
After nearly two years, they had finally completed the transformation of half of the Tea Country.
Countless mountains were leveled, and numerous lakes were filled, turning the area into a cultivation and production base, with yields increasing daily.
However, since the areas near the borders remained untouched, the outside world was still unaware of the changes in the Tea Country.
In Dong Ping's previous world, completing such a massive project would have required several five-year plans, even with the assistance of numerous machines, and the investment of vast resources and manpower.
But in the Ninja World, this impoverished and backward place, it took less than a few years.
It could only be said that when science fell short, ninjutsu made up for it.
Currently, over a million people in the Tea Country had successfully relocated to the border, and when including the natives, there were several million people working for the Heavenly Fortress.
The Water Phantom's next focus was naturally the Mist Village, or rather, the Water Country.
Dong Ping's ambition was not limited to occupying the Mist Village; the Water Country was his ultimate prey.
However, his appetite was not yet sufficient to swallow this prey, so he temporarily bided his time.
The Water Country could be a gradual process, but regarding the Mist Village, now that the situation had stabilized, it was time for development.
First, the village!
Over the past few months, Dong Ping had been studying the Water Country in addition to extracting the Kaguya Clan's spinal fluid and conducting experiments.
Despite having obtained numerous texts, words were just words, and reality was reality. He didn't want to make any mistakes, so he had been continuously studying.
It could be said that he now had a good understanding of the Water Country.
In summary, it was four words.
Unbearable!
The population of the Water Country had not grown at all, and this cruel problem was evident.
If the civilians of the Fire Country were already suffering, then the civilians of the Water Country were living a nightmare.
It was even more miserable than the environment of the Wind Country, where everything was sand.
The constantly foggy and damp environment made it impossible to grow crops, and with various aquatic monsters roaming the waters, a high death rate was inevitable.
However, the more miserable the Water Country was, the more excited Dong Ping became.
It wasn't that he had a peculiar fetish, but because the people there lived in such a nightmarish environment, it was easy for him to buy their loyalty.
So, happiness was always relative.
If not for the existence of the nobles, the treatment he offered would have been just average.
But since the nobles didn't act like humans and instead made him appear high and mighty by comparison, Dong Ping should genuinely thank them.
Even the Mist Ninjas were subjected to various forms of exploitation.
Despite being ninjas, their treatment was truly pitiful, enough to make anyone feel sympathetic.
At the very least, they struggled to have enough to eat.
As a result, the Mist Ninjas worked themselves to the bone, and the so-called 'elite path' was entirely a product of this internal competition.
It's not that they didn't want to follow the path of strength in numbers; they simply didn't have the means to do so.
But now, things have changed.
The Heavenly Fortress, even as an enemy that conquered the Mist Village, has provided a few months of good days, and the Mist Ninjas have effectively voted with their feet. Even if they don't verbally acknowledge it, they have already started to accept the Heavenly Fortress.
Even the resistance led by Master Yuan dares not make any small moves because they know that many people have already accepted the Heavenly Fortress. If they cause trouble, these people will not only refuse to help but also stop them.
Boom!
The Radiant Sun's heavy metal hull landed with a thud, causing the ground to sink several meters deep.
It's inevitable; the two-million-ton Radiant Sun, combined with tens of thousands of tons of cargo, could easily lead to such a situation.
Bang!
Several large metal panels of the Radiant Sun lowered, forming a ramp-like passage.
A group of Heavenly Fortress ninjas, led by Scarlet Lotus, approached.
"Sir!"
After meeting, they greeted respectfully.
Don't be fooled by Scarlet Lotus's occasional temper tantrums and coquettish behavior in private.
In formal settings, she speaks and acts with reason, leaving no room for criticism.
"Hmm, with a little more effort, the contribution points should be enough, right?"
Dong Ping joked.
Their efforts were solely driven by the desire for contribution points.
The Heavenly Fortress had too many good things, especially the ones he developed, any one of which could make other ninja villages envious.
However, except for a limited few, others had to use contribution points to obtain them.
Even Shan Jian Hao Er had to volunteer as a 'test subject' under unknown risks to earn them, not acquire them without effort.
Only Uchiha Yai and Hyuga Cangyue were exceptions, and everyone knew that.
The rest, including Scarlet Lotus, were no exception.
Since her graduation, she had been frantically taking on missions to earn contribution points.
"No, the contribution points are already enough!"
Scarlet Lotus shook her head; she had taken on several jobs simultaneously and occasionally enjoyed 'internal privileges.'
For example, knowing about upcoming missions and being the first to accept them.
So her contribution points were not low; she had almost accumulated enough for the third stage of the Natural Energy Potion.
"Contribution points?"
Zhao Mei Ming, standing nearby, asked curiously.
Of course, she knew about contribution points, as all the major ninja villages had them. What she didn't expect was that Scarlet Lotus, the young pillar of the Heavenly Fortress, would also work so hard to earn them.
"In the Heavenly Fortress, some things require contribution points to redeem!"
Dong Ping threw out the bait.
Once they knew about those special redemption items, there was no way they could resist the temptation.
The 'Heaven's Seal,' prepared specifically for them, was among these items.
Heaven's Seal!
The redemption price was not high, and there were multiple restrictions, almost as if it was tailored for them, leaving no doubt that they would be tempted.
At that moment, a group of Mist Ninjas, who had just removed their restrictions, descended from the Radiant Sun.
Nagai Hideo was the first to greet them.
These five hundred Mist Ninjas, the first batch to be released, would be placed under his direct command.
This not only gave him significant authority but also provided him with a group of direct subordinates, allowing him to rival Zhao Mei Ming.
These released Mist Ninjas were previously part of the neutral faction close to Nagai Hideo, so there was no worry about him losing control.
Since they had been instructed beforehand, and Rin Keinuyuri had accompanied Scarlet Lotus to pick them up, the five hundred Mist Ninjas immediately joined the team and started helping with the cargo.
Clothing, food, daily necessities... The watching Mist Village residents were amazed by the abundance of supplies.
They had never seen so many good things before.
The quantity was astonishing.
With the notoriously terrible roads in the Water Country, no one could compare to the efficiency of the Radiant Sun.
At that moment, Dong Ping also shared his plans with Nagai Hideo, Zhao Mei Ming, and their trusted aides.
(End of Chapter)
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