Chapter 575: The Dramatic Changes in the Land of Waves!
Chapter 575: The Dramatic Changes in the Land of Waves!
In a lavish mansion, a slender figure sat atop an extravagant desk, their emerald eyes scrutinizing the fat man before them. "You must be Kado?"
The man, drenched in cold sweat, replied in a sycophantic tone, "Yes, I am Kado!"
It was no wonder he was so subservient, as anyone who woke up to find a kunai at their throat would struggle to control their fear.
"I think this mansion and Kado's shipping business are excellent. Would you be willing to part with them?" asked Chou Mei Ming, who had no idea why her superior insisted on making her go to such lengths to manipulate Kado into following her orders to the letter.
"Ah..." Kado glanced at the surrounding Mist ninjas, feeling like crying. What choice did he have but to agree?
"Of course, it would be my honor!" he finally nodded.
With so many ninjas around, how could he not submit?
In the ninja world, a popular proverb was circulating: 'Truth lies only within the range of a kunai.' Kado now understood this saying deeply.
Previously, he had looked down on these mercenaries who sold their lives for money. But now, he experienced the true terror of ninjas.
As for his hired ninjas and subordinates? The pile of corpses outside spoke for themselves.
If not for those bodies, would he have been so obedient, agreeing to everything without question?
Chou Mei Ming was a woman of few words. Silently and swiftly, she had annihilated Kado's hired ninjas and subordinates.
This time, she hadn't come alone but had brought along a large group of elite Mist ninjas, including Aoi, Chou Juichiro, Rin Kein Yuyui, Kikagami Mangetsu, and more.
Speaking of the Kikagami clan, they had restored their surname, and most of their ninjas were active in the Land of Water.
After all, they were all under the control of the Heavenly Castle, so naturally, no one would stand in their way.
Kikagami Mangetsu, Chou Mei Ming's former teammate, was a renowned 'Tenno' and had become one of her most trusted subordinates in terms of military might. For internal affairs and leadership, Chou Mei Ming relied heavily on Choue Kyojin.
It was this combination of military and administrative prowess that allowed the 'Mist Ninja' and Uchiha Yae's 'Heavenly Castle' to compete.
The rivalry between these two giants had also contributed to the development of the Heavenly Castle.
'Internal strife' was an apt description for the situation between the two.
After Kado was taken away, Chou Mei Ming turned to the two silent figures in the corner.
"Momoizuki Souseigan, do you choose to return to the new Hidden Mist Village or continue as a rogue ninja?" she asked.
Yes, she had already captured both of them.
Although Souseigan had escaped from Kakashi, facing Chou Mei Ming, who was accompanied by elite Mist ninjas, left him with no chance of escape.
His methods of escape were useless against the Mist's intelligence division.
Upon hearing Chou Mei Ming's words, Souseigan's eyes flickered with complexity.
He had deep feelings for the Hidden Mist Village, and the reason he had killed all his classmates was to force the village to abolish the cruel and bloody graduation rule.
To graduate, one had to kill a classmate from the same graduating class.
The reason he had earned the title 'Oni' was because he had killed all the graduates from his class.
It was his actions that forced the village to abolish the bloody rule to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
His desertion was also largely due to the village's reputation as the 'Blood Mist Village.'
When the Fifth Mizukage reached out to him, how could he not be tempted?
The problem was that he would be returning to the 'New Hidden Mist Village' instead of the original village.
"Is the current Hidden Mist Village still the same as it used to be?" Souseigan asked in return.
Now, it was more accurate to call it the Heavenly Castle than the Hidden Mist Village.
"Does it matter as long as the villagers are living happily?" Chou Mei Ming countered.
To her, as long as the Mist ninjas were doing well, it didn't matter who was in charge.
After all, even though the Heavenly Castle had taken over the Hidden Mist Village, most of the power still rested in the hands of the Mist ninjas, and they had been granted numerous benefits, making their lives much better than before.
Nowadays, anyone who dared to speak against the Heavenly Castle would face the wrath of the ordinary Mist ninjas, not just the higher-ups.
The Heavenly Castle had provided an abundance of supplies and resources, far more than what was expected.
With the Shrine Maidens' ubiquitous promotions, the new Shin Kirigakure had completely transformed into the shape of the Heavenly Castle.
"You're absolutely right!"
Momoizuki Souseigan had indeed secretly visited the new Shin Kirigakure.
For others, the blockade was indeed extremely strict, but for a traitorous Mist Ninja like him, returning was not difficult.
He had witnessed the changes in the new Shin Kirigakure, which was far more prosperous than the old Kirigakure, and the villagers' faces were filled with more smiles.
"Even if you don't consider yourself, you should consider the 'tool,' right?"
Chou Mei Ming's gaze swept across Shiro's face.
The Minatuki bloodline naturally awakens the Ice Style.
Such a terrifying talent made her covetous beyond measure.
If it weren't for the deep bond between the two, and if she didn't bring Souseigan back, Shiro definitely wouldn't have returned. You can see how patient Chou Mei Ming is.
"Yes, Godai Mizukage-sama!"
Souseigan bowed his head.
Facing the overwhelmingly powerful Chou Mei Ming, he had no choice but to bow his head if he wanted to live.
Moreover, he also had to consider Shiro, whose talent far surpassed his own. Only by acquiring the resources and all-around cultivation of the Shinobi Village could she be allowed to grow.
"Very well, next, I have a mission for you and Shiro to carry out!"
Chou Mei Ming assigned the task that Tang Ping had previously instructed.
In other words, Souseigan and Shiro would continue to follow the original plot and put on a show.
Attack Dazna! And pretend to be killed as well.
With prior preparation and the cooperation of insiders, success was indeed not difficult.
Souseigan naturally wouldn't refuse this task.
Having just returned to the new Shin Kirigakure, he wouldn't dare to defy Godai Mizukage's orders, for fear of death.
As for Shiro, as long as Souseigan commanded, he would obey.
Thus, the subsequent developments naturally followed the original plot.
As the Naruto Bridge was about to be completed, Souseigan, along with Shiro and a group of Kado's subordinates, led by Kado, attacked Dazna and were annihilated.
Even the decapitating great sword, this famous Shinobiknife of the Mist Ninjas, was buried in front of the tomb.
After completing the mission, Team 7 and the Exchange Squad naturally began their journey back.
And the bridge was named the 'Naruto Bridge'.
Hmm, this seems a bit unreasonable.
Kakashi, who contributed the most, and Sasuke, who had a better battle record, even unleashed his single-eyed Sharingan in anger.
But the one who benefited was Naruto.
Fame is a valuable asset for a Ninja.
It can only be said that the protagonist's treatment is genuinely powerful; there's no choice but to accept it.
After the Konoha members left, the attention of the major powers naturally shifted as well.
The real action officially began.
Ship after ship, without any flags hoisted, started entering the port established by the Heavenly Castle, and one by one, the Mist Ninjas disembarked, beginning the cleanup and blockade of the Wave Country.
With the advance control of elite Mist Ninjas like Chou Mei Ming, the entire Wave Country had already been taken over silently.
With the strength of the Mist Ninjas, taking over the Wave Country was not a problem.
This small country didn't even have a Shinobi Village, let alone a Daimyo; at most, there was Kado, who had some fame.
With this strength, it was impossible to resist the Mist Ninjas.
The biggest trouble would be Konoha and Kumogakure, but now that their attention had been diverted, it wasn't strange for them to take over.
Next, a continuous stream of resources was supplied, aiming to transform this place into a frontline base and trade center.
The frontline base was prepared for entry into the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning, whether it would be used or not, but at least these preparations needed to be made in advance.
For example, fleet supply materials, repair parts, and airship docking and parts... These needed to be prepared in advance.
As for the port, there was no need for the Mist Ninjas to take action.
No matter, Youryuu would take action! With the current construction legion's efficiency, even a large port could be completed quickly.
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Thus, the Wave Country underwent a silent transformation, and Tang Ping and his group successfully returned to Konoha.
(End of Chapter)
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