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Chapter 764: The Radiant Sun Country!!
Chapter 764: The Radiant Sun Country!!
The Radiant Sun Country!
Yes, Tang Ping was done with pretense and laid his cards on the table.
He was going to openly establish a new country... a new alliance.
The Five Great Hidden Villages... what caliber were they that they could stand alongside him? If they didn't want to play, he wouldn't either, but if they did, he'd go straight for nation-building.
But did he have the qualifications?
In terms of strength, absolutely.
After all, the concept of a 'country' in the Ninja World was somewhat different.
There were countless countries within the Ninja World with smaller territories than the Skyguard Tower's control area.
Even more had smaller populations.
Those with populations exceeding a million were considered somewhat renowned in the Ninja World.
The Five Great Countries were so named because, aside from their vast territories, their populations exceeded a billion, setting them apart from the rest.
Rest assured, Ping's Radiant Sun Country wouldn't be the weakest among them.
While there were no issues with strength, he knew he wouldn't receive 'recognition' from the rest of the Ninja World.
For a typical small country, lacking recognition meant uncertainty in trade and security.
But Ping didn't need that!
Whether it was trade or security, he didn't require recognition from others, so establishing a country was not a problem.
He had long wanted to change the name of the Skyguard Tower.
But as a subordinate force of Konoha, it wasn't appropriate to change the name arbitrarily. Now, with independence, he could revert to the original name.
The Blazing Sun Will, the Blazing Sun, the Radiant Sun Building... and more, all hinted at this new name.
Now, it was a matter of letting things take their natural course.
Otherwise, when introducing themselves in the future, saying 'Skyguard Tower' or 'Radiant Sun Country' would make a significant difference.
"Wonderful!"
"I've wanted to change the name for ages!"
"From now on, we are the Radiant Sun Country!"
...
The high-ranking officials had no objections.
As for the younger generation deeply influenced by the Blazing Sun Will, they had wanted a name change for a long time, and now their wish was fulfilled.
"Good, then. Next, we will rebuild our defenses. Meanwhile, Naya, I need you to spread the message that the Skyguard Tower... no, the Radiant Sun Country, is not planning to counterattack but will maintain the current situation. Is that a problem?"
Ping began assigning tasks and finally turned to the head of his intelligence department.
Yaoye Naya!
Don't be deceived by her gentle and amiable appearance; she was a born intelligence master. Since she took over the intelligence department, the Skyguard Tower rarely suffered setbacks in this regard.
Even the Root had been outmaneuvered by her on more than one occasion.
"No problem, but I need additional funds!"
Naya adjusted her glasses and proposed a condition.
More money!
She always sought ways to raise funds when she had the time.
However, she didn't go overboard, and Ping didn't mind.
Her fundraising was solely for the orphanage she founded, and not a penny was spent on herself. Naturally, no one would be dissatisfied, and some might even admire her more.
Of course, this didn't mean the Skyguard Tower didn't allocate funds to the orphanage.
On the contrary!
In this regard, they did exceptionally well, investing far more than other forces.
However, in the Ninja World, orphans were as common as weeds, and even with substantial allocations, it might not be enough.
Additionally, Naya's orphanage was a private endeavor, not an official one, so it was inappropriate to allocate funds to her. She had to rely on her investments.
"Agreed!"
Ping lightly tapped the table, indicating his acceptance of Naya's condition.
Money was truly not an issue for him, but he had to spend it 'reasonably' and ensure fairness, at the very least.
If even he acted arbitrarily, those below him might follow suit.
Like with contribution points, even for Hong Lian, Minoko, Shizuru, and others, he wouldn't hand them out indiscriminately.
He could show favor, but not partiality.
Relative fairness!
That was the best he could do.
Absolute fairness would be truly unfair.
So, even knowing Naya was doing good deeds, he wouldn't break the rules and directly allocate funds to her.
After outlining the strategy, Ping concluded the meeting.
The remaining matters, like the East Water West Diversion and the Poaching Plan, didn't require a full meeting.
He only needed to discuss them with the relevant personnel.
After Uchiha Yaya and her team left, Honda Ou and Hachida stayed behind.
"Ou, how's the plan coming along?"
Ping asked Ou, his close confidant who held a high position in the Skyguard Tower, overseeing numerous tasks.
For example, the construction corps of the Wyrm in the Kusa Country were also supervised by him.
"It's almost done, the main canal is completed!"
Honda Ou reported on the progress of the project.
The East Water West Diversion Project!
This was the ultimate weapon prepared for Yecang.
Once she completes this plan, she will secure the position of Kazekage and firmly grasp the entire Wind Country in her hands.
Those who have never lived in the desert will never understand how far one can go crazy for water resources.
In the Wind Country, countless lives are often sacrificed for oases or water sources, and the blood shed is enough to dye the water red.
It can be said that with water, everything is possible.
This is why Tang Ping believed that once this plan is completed, Yecang will gain unparalleled prestige.
"That's great, and with the specially prepared seeds, the Wind Country will be ours!"
Tang Ping's eyes flashed with anticipation.
Now that the Water Country has fallen under his control, if he also takes over the Wind Country, he will have two of the Three Great Nations in his grasp. After assimilating them, he could even challenge the entire Ninja World alone.
"Right, take the Wyrm and Terra Cotta Warriors to the Dragon Ground Hole..."
Tang Ping suddenly remembered that the Dragon Ground Hole urgently needed the Terra Cotta Warriors.
Not only does it need to be rebuilt, but it also requires the construction of a defensive fortress. Naturally, the Terra Cotta Warriors would be needed to speed up the process.
"Alright!"
Honda Ou stood up and left.
Today, not only has he inherited the Honda Trading Guild, but he also holds immense power within the Radiant Sun Country. However, all of this was earned through his capabilities and hard work.
At the same time, given their relationship, Tang Ping could trust him with the task.
After he left, only Hachida remained.
"Find a way to contact the Leaf Village and convey our stance to those ninjas!"
"We will only target the core clans of the Hokage lineage. As for the others, we welcome them to join us!"
"Focus on infiltrating the neutral shinobi clans. Let them send representatives to experience the life in the Skyguard Tower, like the Uchiha, Hyuga, and Aburame clans..."
...
Tang Ping instructed Hachida on how to poach members from other clans.
Indeed, now that they have completely severed ties with the Leaf Village, things are no longer as convenient as before.
However, the restrictions have also been lifted.
In the past, they dared not make big moves and had to find ways to open the village exit passage.
But now that they have broken off relations, they can make as big of a move as they want.
Furthermore, the various shinobi clans are not without grievances towards the Leaf Village.
At the very least, the non-core clans of the Hokage lineage have long harbored resentment.
Otherwise, why would the major clans all conveniently 'not see' when Naruto Rikudo was single-handedly defeated by Great Snake Worm in the original storyline?
Even the Hokage lineage itself couldn't bear to see it, and the situation would only be more severe for neutral and non-core clans.
They have caused too much harm! Even if Jiraiya takes over, it doesn't mean these grudges will disappear.
After all, you represent the Hokage lineage.
Inheriting the 'legacy' of the Hokage lineage also means inheriting their enmity.
If the Leaf Village were still at its peak, this poaching plan wouldn't have worked.
Who would want to leave the strongest shinobi village in the Ninja World to live elsewhere?
However, now that Tang Ping's 'Radiant Sun Country' has just defeated the Allied Forces, it's like a divine strike, and the Leaf Village is one of the defeated. The extent of the blow they suffered is imaginable.
So, some clans that were previously impossible to consider must be considered now.
It's not possible to follow the Leaf Village to their grave, right?
Even if you don't consider life and death, you should consider what benefits you can get by staying in the Leaf Village.
To put it another way, it's like a rhythm of 'working for a few hundred bucks, risking your life.'
In the Leaf Village, any benefits are first divided among the core clans of the Hokage lineage, and other clans are lucky to not become food. Thinking of getting a share is just wishful thinking.
But in the Radiant Sun Country, the benefits are real.
After comparing the treatment and witnessing Tang Ping's demonstrated strength, poaching members from other clans becomes a possibility.
"I understand, sir!"
Hachida nodded seriously. When it comes to executing Tang Ping's orders, he never cuts corners.
"Right, prioritize the Inuzuka Clan, and offer them better conditions!"
Tang Ping added this instruction as Hachida was about to leave.
Sigh, he is a kind-hearted man, and seeing that the Red Team is left with only Yagu, alone in the Leaf Village, he wants to bring them to the Skyguard Tower to 'reunite' them.
(End of Chapter)
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