Chapter 544: Yaogao: I'm Desperate to Improve!
Chapter 544: Yaogao: I'm Desperate to Improve!
Slaughter!
After Kagumi issued the command, the Mist Ninjas unleashed a frenzy of slaughter.
The number of rebellious Mist Ninjas was actually not that large; there were more private armies of the noble class and mercenary ninjas among them.
So, the killing didn't weigh on their hearts.
The sea turned red with blood, and the land was covered with corpses.
Half an hour later, the battle ended.
With Kagumi and Yaogao, two Shadow-ranked ninjas, working together, and one of them being the invincible Jinchuuriki who was unbeatable in battles, the outcome of the fight was never in doubt.
With Ao's presence, it was even more difficult for these rebel ninja forces to hide.
In the end, the number of those who managed to escape the New Mist Village wouldn't exceed three digits.
Even those who did escape didn't guarantee their survival in the face of the Dark Division's pursuit.
However, there were indeed some survivors.
Tadashi Tezuka!
This Jonin, loyal to the nobles, was now sealed off from his chakra and his movements restricted by ninja tools.
Whoosh!
As the fine rain fell, Kagumi approached him, first giving a light nod to Yaogao on the side, indicating her goodwill, before asking curiously.
"Tell me, if you want to occupy the New Mist Village, aren't you afraid of the Heavenly Rock Gate?"
She genuinely wanted to know what the other party was thinking.
Even if they took advantage of the situation and withdrew several forces, occupying the village didn't mean they could hold it, right?
They must have thought that both they and the Heavenly Rock Gate were dead, allowing them to occupy the village.
"With Elder Yuan Shi in charge, we can temporarily stabilize the situation, then support him as the new Mizukage, and contact other ninja villages to 'purge' the traitors...!"
Tadashi Tezuka answered honestly.
It wasn't that he was weak; it was because he himself was a ninja and naturally knew how skilled ninjas were at interrogation. So, unless they had some special method, the best choice when falling into their hands was to confess honestly."
"It's indeed their style; they leave all the hard work to others and just enjoy the fruits of victory from behind the scenes!"
Kagumi muttered to herself as a kunai appeared in her hand.
Pfft!
She cleanly and efficiently pierced his heart.
Tadashi Tezuka wasn't surprised by this outcome, nor did he beg for mercy.
Because he had confessed so cleanly, he also had a death wish.
After the mission's failure, he would undoubtedly be made a scapegoat and shield by the nobles, and if he surrendered, his clan would surely not survive. So, his only fate was death.
As for the information he confessed, it wasn't anything special; it was all information that could be found with a simple investigation.
"Dispose of his body properly; there's no need to send it to the Interrogation Division!"
Kagumi showed him her final 'kindness'.
In the Ninja World, a ninja's body itself was a resource, which was why there were collective cemeteries like the Memorial Monument, specifically for protecting the bodies of fellow village ninjas.
The bodies of enemies, of course, were naturally used for experiments and gathering intelligence.
Especially for experiments!
A ninja's body was different from an ordinary person's, making it an essential resource for experiments.
Leaving the aftermath to Ao, Kagumi returned to the Water Shadow Tower with her people.
When only she, Chojiro, and Yaogao remained in the office, she finally spoke.
"What's your purpose in helping us this time?"
Kagumi stared at Yaogao, the Jinchuuriki of the Six-Tails who had defected from the Mist Village a long time ago.
"I want to return to the village or join the Heavenly Rock Gate!"
Yaogao stated his intention.
Yes, he wanted to join the Heavenly Rock Gate but couldn't directly go and join them, so it was better to do it indirectly through the Mist Village.
"..."
Kagumi twitched her lips.
If it weren't for Yaogao's help earlier, she would have made it clear what it meant to be the Mizukage.
However, she quickly suppressed this dissatisfaction and said directly:
"Okay, I agree to let you return to the village, but I can't guarantee that the Heavenly Rock Gate will accept you!"
She knew his background and naturally understood why he had defected before and now suddenly wanted to join.
"Thank you, Mizukage-sama!"
Yaogao expressed his gratitude.
When he had defected, it was not only because he hated the village for implanting the Six-Tails within him but also because he couldn't accept the Bloody Mist.
But now, the Mist Village... he was desperate to improve.
"Perfect timing, there's a task I want to assign to you. Go and give those nobles a 'billion-point' warning, letting them know that even the tamest hunting dog can still bite!"
Kagumi handed Yaogao a hot potato.
"Yes, Mizukage-sama!"
Yaogao, having decided to join the Heavenly Castle, naturally wouldn't refuse such a task.
After all, for him, joining the Heavenly Castle meant gaining protection and enjoying a safe life, ensuring that he and his disciples would no longer be pursued by the Dark Division.
Next, Kagumi perfectly completed the task.
She brutally suppressed the rebellious Mist Ninjas, using the noble private armies as a pretext to cause the 'illness' and deaths of several nobles, and then negotiated with the Daimyo.
Not only did she pressure the other party, but she also took control of a region within a few hundred kilometers of the village, turning this area into a kingdom within a kingdom.
As for sea routes and the like, there was no need for negotiation; it was the well-armed and powerful who held the advantage, and it was the Daimyo and nobles who should be concerned, not them.
Dragging the nobles into the conflict wasn't about defeating them in one go but rather a gradual process of erosion.
Kagumi understood Tang Ping's intentions very well.
After all, he didn't hide it at all.
The most crucial part was securing the surrounding 'hundreds of kilometers' of territory.
It didn't seem too large, and a Jonin using the Body Flicker Technique could reach the edge of the area in an hour.
But it's important to know that this region is already much larger than the Land of Rivers, and the terrain, no matter how harsh, would still be much better than there.
As long as this area is developed, with specialized farming or cultivation of crops suitable for the Water Country, it will undoubtedly be able to easily sustain tens of millions of people.
At that time, this region will become the 'foundation of kings and conquerors,' enough to support their continuous erosion of the Water Country and eventually swallow it whole.
If it were just about occupying the Mist Hidden Village, it wouldn't be that troublesome.
But Tang Ping's goal isn't to occupy a ninja village; he wants to occupy the entire country, so it's naturally much more complicated.
The key lies in the Miko on the Ghost Country side; the number that can be mobilized isn't too large at the moment, and it will take time to gradually accumulate.
Only with a sufficient number of Mikos can they truly 'swallow' the Water Country, not just nominally occupy it, but actually control it, instead of leaving it to the bureaucrats and nobles.
At the same time, due to Tang Ping's plan, the importance of the Mikos has increased by several levels, and their cultivation requires more resources and energy.
The Faith Plan!
Faith has tremendous value for the Heavenly Castle.
Not only can negative energy feed the Wailou, but it can also be collected and refined into 'Black Rods,' an ultra-powerful energy source.
Positive emotions, on the other hand, can be used to supply the Fourth Holy Land, Soup Valley.
And faith, as long as there are people, can be harvested like crops.
Therefore, Tang Ping is committed to developing the population and territory, not just developing a ninja village, but with clear goals and needs, and it's not just about being a saint.
For a ninja village, the more people and land, the greater the burden.
After all, ninjas are killing tools, not skilled in management and development.
But for the Heavenly Castle, in addition to their formidable combat power, they are also adept at management, even surpassing the nobles and Daimyos who monopolize these aspects.
The reason the Heavenly Castle can develop so rapidly is that they are not just 'killing tools' but a force capable of managing their territory.
If they were to develop like a ninja village, they might need to find a wealthy sponsor.
After all, the consumption of resources by ninjas is not something a single village can support.
And to develop a region with a radius of hundreds of kilometers, it would be an impossible task with the production capacity of the Ninja World.
But for the Heavenly Castle, this task is not difficult at all.
Wailou!
This otherworldly monster may not be able to defeat even a Shadow-Ranked strong opponent in battle.
However, in terms of construction, even a Six Paths-level strong opponent cannot compare to it.
A thousand sturdy and infinitely strong Terracotta Army that can work tirelessly is undoubtedly more useful than any machine.
Mountain opening, sea filling... none of these are issues.
The terrifying development speed of the Heavenly Castle is largely due to the Wailou.
The rest of the credit naturally goes to the group of Mikos.
After the events on the Water Country side conclude, the Wailou will quickly arrive with the Terracotta Army to begin constructing this region.
Once this area is developed, and with a sufficient number of Mikos, swallowing the Water Country will no longer be a dream.
As for the Uchiha refugees, they are merely lying low in the Water Country and will soon head to the Heavenly Castle.
Therefore, with the internal troubles in the Water Country resolved, it's time to focus on development.
(End of Chapter)
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