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Chapter 712: Regicide!
Chapter 712: Regicide!
Water Country, Capital Palace!
Slap!
The pale-faced Water Country Daimyo, devoid of any human compassion, furiously slammed the folding fan in his hand onto the messenger who had just delivered the report, shouting, "What are those despicable people up to? Don't they fear our punishment?"
The messenger had come to report that yet another noble territory had been 'cleaned up' by the Mist Shinobi.
'Cleaned up' meant that the nobles, bureaucrats, and their subordinates were all brutally killed.
The process was nothing short of violent and barbaric.
There was no other way; this was how things were done in the entire Ninja World.
Laws and regulations varied from country to country and noble territory to noble territory.
In some places, there were even things like the 'First Night Right'—just how chaotic was that?
In response, Dong Ping's choice was to cut them all off at once.
He swept away all this garbage, just like his slogan.
For a blue and pure Ninja World! So, these guys had to be eliminated.
Of course, with the intelligence capabilities of the Shinobi, if a noble was truly kind, it would be evident at a glance. These kinds of nobles could be spared death, given basic wealth, and released.
He wasn't a heartless tyrant; if it was convenient, he wouldn't mind showing a little kindness.
He formulated the strategies, but it was Akimi Mei who executed them.
After the 'cleaning' was complete, the priestesses would bring along some assistants they had trained to take over.
Assistants!
This was a new group Dong Ping had created after careful consideration.
The priestesses recruited orphans, taught them reading and writing, and trained them to handle affairs.
These people had no Chakra or Witch Power but could assist the priestesses with simple tasks.
It was because of this group that the priestesses could free up a lot of their energy.
Otherwise, even with the constant expansion of the Ghost Country's priestess cultivation, it would still be far from enough.
After all, the Skyguard Tower had a vast territory to manage.
Even without the need for meticulous management in the Ninja World, the number of priestesses required was astronomical. That's why they had created this assistant class.
With this system, each priestess was equivalent to a 'middle-level' manager, not just a low-level one.
With them in place, they could effectively monitor and control these low-level assistants, preventing corruption and greed from taking root.
As for the reason behind this confidence?
It was, of course, the power of Witch Power.
Priestesses with Witch Power could easily confirm the status of the lower-level assistants.
Dare to embezzle?
Kill!
Dare to betray?
Kill!
Although the priestesses appeared gentle and kind on the outside, they would not hesitate to be ruthless.
With the management team led by the priestesses, they could quickly calm the ordinary people, making them forget the nobles and embrace the priestesses instantly.
There was no other way; the nobles had become too inhuman.
Once the priestesses took over, their first actions were to destroy debts, distribute food, divide land, and more.
It was these measures that made the Mist Shinobi's rule incredibly stable, with no worries about unrest in the rear.
The Water Country Daimyo's anger stemmed from the realization that these territories could never be reclaimed.
Now, he urgently needed his ministers to come up with a countermeasure.
Unfortunately, the ministers' reaction to his expectant gaze was classic.
They stared at their noses, their mouths shut tight like mutes.
Facing the aggressive Mist Shinobi, they genuinely had no good solution.
They were talented at making money, but asking them to do something meaningful... Did you think that was possible?
"A bunch of foolish people! If those despicable people truly take over the Water Country, you've seen the fate of those bureaucrats. Who among you thinks they can be spared?"
Seeing the ministers' reaction, the Daimyo could only resort to threats.
The ministers had dared to remain silent because they felt it didn't concern them. After all, they weren't nobles, and they could simply resign when the time came.
However, the Daimyo's words made them realize the severity of the situation.
It didn't matter if they were nobles or not; anyone who had done too many wrongs would be included in the reckoning.
And among them, there were no 'good people'; truly good people wouldn't be able to rise to the position of a close minister to the Daimyo.
So, the ministers changed their tune.
"Your Excellency, we should immediately send letters to the other major countries, requesting support troops!"
One of the ministers spoke up first.
As he spoke, others also chimed in with their suggestions.
Concerned about their own lives, they couldn't help but be enthusiastic.
Just as the discussion was in full swing, the palace doors suddenly opened, diverting their attention.
When the massive main hall doors were pushed open, the first thing that greeted them was an overwhelming stench of blood.
Thump!
Then, a group of people slowly walked into the hall.
Leading them was a female ninja with a tall and curvaceous figure, her blue dress accentuating her allure, yet the ministers inside dared not even look directly at her.
Because her identity and power were both astonishing.
Fifth Mizukage, Akimi Mei!
In the Water Country, her name was as renowned as the midday sun. How could these ministers not recognize her?
In the past, if someone dared to enter the hall without notice, the ministers would have scolded them and ordered the guards to drive them out.
In the eyes of the nobility, ninjas were mere tools and chamber pots, to be used when needed and discarded when not.
But today, facing these ninjas with extraordinary powers, the nobles realized a truth.
The truth was only within the range of a kunai!
The thick stench of blood already signified the fate of the guards outside the palace, so no one was foolish enough to utter something as useless as 'Get them out of here!'
"It seems that His Excellency is discussing important matters. I wonder if I, as the Mizukage, have the qualifications to participate?"
Akimi Mei looked at the panicked faces of the daimyo and the ministers, feeling extremely pleased.
Since she was young, she knew that the daimyo and the nobility were above everyone else.
She never thought there was anything wrong with this; weren't ninjas supposed to serve the daimyo and the nobility?
This belief was almost a consensus among ninjas, deeply ingrained in their souls.
But after the appearance of the Skyguard Tower, she realized a truth—perhaps not having the nobility and the daimyo wasn't such a bad thing after all?
This idea had already spread among the Mist Ninjas, which was why they dared to take action against the nobility.
If it were the past, no ninja would dare to lay a hand on the nobility, even if they were humiliated, they could only endure it.
"You... Fifth Mizukage, what are you trying to do?"
The daimyo asked, his eyes filled with fear as if he had seen a venomous snake.
"I just have one thing, and I want to borrow it from you!"
Akimi Mei smiled lightly, her charming demeanor bringing a spring-like atmosphere to the hall.
"Of course, whatever you want, I'll give it to you!"
Hearing this, the daimyo of the Water Country breathed a sigh of relief and then 'generously' offered to lend anything she wanted.
"Really?" Akimi Mei's emerald eyes flashed with a malicious glint, causing the daimyo to feel as if he had fallen into an abyss. Before he could change his mind, he found his vision suddenly rising, and he saw a headless corpse wearing the same clothes as himself.
Bang!
The daimyo's head was severed by Sengurai's unstoppable blade and rolled down the stairs, landing among the ministers.
Silence!
An overwhelming chill filled the air, leaving the ministers not only unable to flee but also speechless.
The daimyo!
He was the supreme ruler of the Water Country, yet he had been beheaded by the ninjas, whom they had never taken seriously before.
"Now, I need a small favor from all of you. I wonder if you are willing to help?"
Akimi Mei smiled charmingly at the ministers in the hall.
She didn't say what would happen if they refused, but wasn't the daimyo a 'good example' already?
At the same time, she wasn't being unreasonable.
As long as they helped with all their heart, she would grant them a 'way out'.
This meant they would have to 'donate' all their property and leave empty-handed.
After all, these ministers were not good people, so she felt no guilt in playing this game.
As for what help she needed?
Of course, it was to help the Mist Ninjas take over the Water Country.
With their assistance, the Mist Ninjas could save a lot of effort.
Thus, the situation in the Water Country was settled.
(End of Chapter)
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