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Chapter 706: Chizuru's Dilemma: Alone with the CEO in a Private Room
Chapter 706: Chizuru's Dilemma: Alone with the CEO in a Private Room
"Mei, how are the preparations for the Mist Ninja coming along?"
Tang Ping turned to look at Akimi Mei.
The target in the Mist Hidden Village had never just been the village itself.
The Water Country!
That was his true objective.
Previously, he had only spared the nobles temporarily due to lack of preparation.
"Master, your Mist Ninja are ready!"
Akimi Mei emphasized with a serious expression.
As the Fifth Mizukage, she had already transformed into Tang Ping's appearance under the influence of the Heavenly Seal Charm.
Even without the charm, the current development of the Mist Hidden Village was enough to make her fully commit to him.
Her emphasis caused Ao and Nagai Takashi, who were sitting beside her, to nod in agreement.
At this moment, almost all the Mist Ninjas wanted to become Tang Ping's followers, or rather, publicly declare themselves as his subordinates.
"Hmm, please be patient for a little longer. Soon, we can reveal our plans... How are the preparations in the Water Country going?"
Tang Ping hesitated for a moment before speaking again.
He hadn't expected that by simply establishing a welfare system that seemed 'cheap' compared to the value of a ninja, and having the priestesses brainwash the Mist Ninjas, he would achieve such a transformation.
'Have I been too harsh?'
He even wondered if he had been too forceful.
The people of the Ninja World, having never experienced various forms of brainwashing and cult-like tactics, were still too naive in their thinking.
"We are ready at any time. With just one command from you, Master, the Mist Ninjas will offer their full support!"
Akimi Mei replied with confidence.
The entire Mist Hidden Village had been preparing for this for years.
Even the plans for the development of the Water Country after its conquest had already been laid out.
"That's good. The enemy will likely declare war on us in the next few days, so you can take action immediately!"
Tang Ping appreciated Akimi Mei's confidence and then turned to Hikao, signaling for her report.
"Master Tang Ping, your Sand Ninjas are also ready. They can take action against those rat-like people at any time and seize control of the Wind Country!"
After speaking, Hikao glanced at Akimi Mei with a hint of provocation.
It was clear that there was a rivalry brewing between the two.
This situation wasn't hard to understand.
Being of the same age and gender, and both holding the position of Kage, they were naturally set on a competitive path.
Although they were both under Tang Ping's command, there were still differences in status, and the desire for more attention, power, and influence led to their competition.
Even if they didn't want to compete, their respective Sand and Mist Ninjas would push them to do so.
In any power structure, factions could form based on geography, relationships, and bloodlines, which wasn't unusual, and even Tang Ping wouldn't interfere.
Lack of internal competition would lead to stagnation, which wasn't beneficial for any power.
The key was to foster 'healthy competition' without resorting to underhanded tactics.
"The rewards for the Akatsuki's mission will be settled immediately. Have them leave the Wind Country to avoid interfering with my plans. Also, you can request as many airships as you need!"
Tang Ping assigned the mission of conquering the Wind Country to Hikao.
The Wind Country was different from the Water Country.
Despite its vast size, its population was even smaller than that of the Water Country.
By eliminating the remaining nobles and daimyos and taking control of the oases, Tang Ping could easily dominate this nation.
Once the Wind Country was under his control, Tang Ping had numerous means to develop this desert nation.
The most important plan was the 'Dong Shui Xi Diao' project.
By diverting water directly from the overflowing River Country into the Wind Country, and utilizing the improved seeds that Tang Ping had already developed, the southwestern region could be quickly transformed into a grassland.
This would instantly bring about the rise of the Wind Country.
After completing these tasks, Hikao would also gain immense prestige and fully unite all the Sand Ninjas.
Normally, such an engineering feat would be impossible.
Even in Tang Ping's previous life, where his country was known for its infrastructure development, such a mega-project would be daunting.
With the Ninja World's relatively backward productivity, it would be unthinkable.
But Tang Ping had an ace up his sleeve!
The human-like monster, the Baku, from another world, was the ultimate engineering cheat.
It was incredibly powerful, almost to the point of exaggeration.
Thousands of Terracotta Warriors, each as powerful as a 'mechanical machine', had an extremely high work efficiency.
They could work regardless of terrain, without the need for rest, refueling, or maintenance.
When used for digging canals, they were even more impressive than tens of thousands of large excavators.
Several super canals could be constructed in less than a few months.
With the improved fast-growing forests and grass seeds, the Wind Country could be transformed into the desired shape within a year.
It can only be said that the Ninja World is indeed a world of contradictions.
On one hand, it lags far behind in productivity, yet on the other, it possesses terrifying productivity.
"Yes!"
Hikao's eyes shone with fervor.
She was eager to embark on a grand undertaking.
After giving instructions to the two, the meeting could come to a close.
After all, it was about strategizing, not discussing details.
If they were to delve into the specifics, it might take days and nights to cover everything.
Tang Ping only needed to formulate the strategy; the rest would naturally be delegated to others. If he were to handle everything himself, what would be the point of having subordinates?
However, Tang Ping's task was not without its challenges.
There were certain matters that only he could handle.
For instance, advancing various research projects and performing surgery on Chizuru.
Surgery!
This idea had been conceived long ago, during the annihilation of the Kaguya Clan.
Unable to use Tsukikage as a test subject, Tang Ping had set his sights on Chizuru.
Previously, she had been too young and physically immature for experimentation, but now the conditions were ripe.
Tang Ping was curious to see what the combination of the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan and Kaguya Clan's physical attributes would yield.
He was not afraid of failure! He could always learn the resurrection ability.
However, resurrecting Chizuru and Tsukikage were two entirely different challenges.
Moreover, there was the uncertainty surrounding her Reincarnation Eye, which might behave unpredictably upon death. This was why Tsukikage could not be used as a test subject.
After the meeting concluded, Tang Ping called Chizuru aside and led her to the small living room.
'What could this be about?'
Chizuru felt a sense of unease.
If Tang Ping had crossed over earlier, he might have already posted about it.
[Just joined the company, and the president is taking me to a small room alone. Help! I'm freaking out, waiting for advice!]
Tang Ping was unaware of Chizuru's thoughts as the 'Crown Princess'.
Although she could no longer become the Crown Princess due to his influence, he still enjoyed using this title, perhaps as a reminder of his identity as a time traveler and his peculiar sense of humor.
It was similar to the nicknames 'Two-Pillar' and 'Pot King'...
"How are you settling in at the Skyguard Tower? Are your clan members all settled?"
Tang Ping poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Chizuru before asking.
Although they appeared to be of the same age, he exuded a paternal aura, making the situation slightly awkward.
"Everything is going very well, and all the clan members have settled in!"
Chizuru replied respectfully.
It was only after arriving at the Skyguard Tower, free from the information blockade of Konohagakure, that she realized the significance of the name 'Uchiha Tang Ping'.
He had not only conquered all five ninja villages without defeat but had also established the Skyguard Tower, a city more prosperous than Konohagakure, and conquered the Three Great Holy Lands, including the Mysterious Wood Mountain... and more.
If one were to write about these achievements, even a novel would struggle to do them justice.
Perhaps only the recently published novel 'My Struggle' would dare to depict such feats.
Chizuru had read this novel.
Well, while ordinary people enjoyed reading it, there weren't many who could read.
Ninjas, on the other hand, were literate, so they almost certainly read it.
The novel was packed with valuable insights.
Reading it provided a comprehensive overview of the Ninja World, so how could ninjas not read it?
Chizuru was in awe of Tang Ping's accomplishments, which made her feel somewhat tense.
"That's good. I have high expectations for your Hyuga Clan, but to obtain resources and rewards, you must earn Contribution Value. I can only assure you that there will be no discrimination!"
Upon hearing this response, Tang Ping felt relieved.
Although he desired the Crown Princess's body... for experimentation, he also admired the Hyuga Clan.
And he was not alone in this admiration; the Wind Ninjas, for instance, went to great lengths to associate with them, all for the sake of the Byakugan.
Now that he had single-handedly taken care of the entire Hyuga branch family, it was only natural for him to be concerned.
"Thank you, Tang Ping-sama!"
Chizuru stood up and bowed.
Tang Ping was worthy of such respect.
After all, he had 'saved' the Hyuga Clan, freeing them from their fate as caged birds.
"I called you here not only for your clan but also for another matter!"
Tang Ping motioned for Chizuru to sit down before getting to the point.
Meeting her alone naturally meant there was important business to discuss, not an attempt to seduce her—although the Crown Princess was indeed alluring and charming, he was not a lecher (serious face).
(End of Chapter)
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