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Chapter 791: The Shocked Inuzuka Clan!
Chapter 791: The Shocked Inuzuka Clan!
The Skyguard Tower!
Under the setting sun, the scene was breathtaking.
The scattered yet distinct architectural styles created a unique sense of beauty.
The bustling crowds, caravans, and fleets further emphasized the city's grandeur, making it clear why it had replaced Konoha and Kyoto as the trade center of the Ninja World.
"This..."
Kiba's mouth hung slightly agape, unable to close it for a long while.
Throughout the journey, he had maintained a cold demeanor, feeling that his clan's 'betrayal' of Konoha was something he could not agree with.
If not for his awareness of the consequences of staying behind alone, and the presence of his two teammates and teacher here, he would never have wanted to accompany his clan.
Kiba's aversion to the Skyguard Tower was not without reason.
In the past, Konoha had blocked all information about the Skyguard Tower, and to the people of Konoha, it was merely a backward and unknown small town.
But now, Kiba realized how ridiculous his previous thoughts had been.
He had once stood atop the Hokage Rock, overlooking the village, believing that there could be no place in the Ninja World more prosperous than Konoha.
However, after seeing the Skyguard Tower, he admitted that he had spoken too soon.
The majestic and thriving Skyguard Tower shook his very soul.
The numerous towers, towering like heavenly pillars, were a spectacle beyond human imagination.
Additionally, there were countless airships, each visibly larger and more advanced than the ones they were crammed into, covering the sky like a blanket.
Too many!
The sheer number of airships at the Skyguard Tower left Kiba dumbfounded.
While these airships were not a rare sight in Konoha, they were not abundant either, and certainly not as exaggerated as they were here.
The airships alone were impressive, not to mention the massive steel warships, as large as mountains, docked at the harbor, which was at the limit of the visible horizon.
The Blazing Sun Fleet!
Currently undergoing maintenance at the harbor.
There were more than ten ships weighing over ten thousand tons, indicating the scale of this fleet.
And these were not things that could be seen in Konoha.
Hence, Kiba's reaction was one of sheer astonishment.
No,
It was not just him; the other passengers on the airship were equally stunned.
Even though the Skyguard Tower was not a secret among the major ninja clans of Konoha, they only heard scattered bits of information, knowing it was strong and prosperous.
But how could second-hand information compare to witnessing it firsthand?
The Inuzuka Clan's reaction was entirely within Tang Ping's expectations.
Under his planning, the Skyguard Tower, this port city, had developed to the scale of the capital of the Blazing Sun Country.
Its current population and size were on a completely different level compared to other places.
Even the population of the Fire Country's capital, Kyoto, was only around one million when added together.
This was not to say that the Fire Country had a small population.
In fact, the Fire Country was the most prosperous nation in the Ninja World, with a population of several hundred million, ranking first in both area and population.
Kyoto's population of one million was limited by its production capacity.
Supporting a city of one million people was already the limit of the Ninja World's production capacity.
In the past, transporting food and other necessities using ox carts and horse carriages was challenging, and maintaining a large population was no easy task.
Kyoto's population had increased by several hundred thousand compared to the past due to the 'Transportation Revolution.'
Airships!
Even though their quality might not match those of the Skyguard Tower, they significantly reduced transportation costs, allowing for the sustenance of a larger population.
As for the Skyguard Tower, its transportation capabilities were not inferior to those before Tang Ping's arrival, and the population had surpassed the terrifying number of two million.
Furthermore, many of these people had considerable wealth.
Even farmers, under the Skyguard Tower's system, had surplus money, and with money came purchasing power.
Such immense purchasing power naturally attracted merchants from the Ninja World, and as the Skyguard Tower became more prosperous, its purchasing power increased, creating a positive cycle.
It was under the influence of this cycle that the Skyguard Tower rapidly became the commercial center of the Ninja World in a short time.
Thud!
The airship docked at the Sky Tower, fixing itself to the extended 'gangplank' and lowering its ramp.
"Welcome to the Skyguard Tower!"
Uchiha Hachiro arrived with a group of people to greet them.
Ordinary people might not need such a welcome, but the Dog Grave Clan had their unique traits and promising potential as a small ninja clan, so it was only natural to receive them.
"Hachiro, help them with the registration and arrangements..."
Tang Ping gave the order with a stoic expression, a stark contrast to his friendly demeanor on the deck earlier.
It wasn't that he no longer valued those he had tricked into coming, but rather that he couldn't afford to show a close attitude.
At the very least, not at this moment.
If he were to reveal his true intentions, it might send the wrong signal to his own people.
He highly valued the Dog Grave Clan!
This signal would not bode well for either himself or the clan.
Therefore, in public, Tang Ping had to maintain a professional demeanor.
In private, of course, he could be more casual!
"..."
Just as Kiba was about to say something, he was stopped by his mother, Dog Grave Claw.
As the former clan leader, Dog Grave Claw breathed a sigh of relief.
If Tang Ping had shown a close attitude, it wouldn't have been good news for a small clan like theirs that had just joined.
Those who had pledged allegiance earlier might feel it unfair or become jealous.
Even though Tang Ping, as the lord of the Blazing Sun, could do as he pleased, it didn't mean the Dog Grave Clan could.
So, the best approach was to gradually integrate through time.
People from the airship began to enter the Sky Tower and then headed downward.
As for the airships?
They would be dealt with casually; after all, they wouldn't need them.
What a waste!
Each airship could barely accommodate a thousand people, making them seem rather strained and of little value.
In contrast, the Skyguard Tower's airships could easily hold thousands, even tens of thousands, without any strain, and would be much faster.
It could be said that in terms of quality, all other forces' airships were trash.
The group, led by Uchiha Hachiro and a group of priestesses, began to move towards their assigned quarters when a female voice rang out from a nearby street.
"Kiba!"
Hearing this voice, Kiba, who had been silently following the group, turned around and saw three figures on the street.
Leading them was a woman with wavy black hair and red eyes, exuding a gentle and alluring aura. She was accompanied by a young man and woman around Kiba's age.
The young man's appearance was peculiar!
At this hour, he was wearing sunglasses and a high-collared robe that tightly wrapped his body.
In contrast to the boy's strange attire, the beautiful girl wore a white martial arts uniform, and her slender figure enhanced her beauty. The most striking feature, of course, was her pair of white eyes.
Byakugan!
Her identity was clear.
Indeed, the three were Dusk Red, Yui Shizune, and Hyuga Chihaya.
Team Seventh! Reunited once again at the Skyguard Tower.
It had to be said that under the continuous poaching, Konoha's most promising talents had all ended up at the Skyguard Tower.
A zero-sum game!
As the Blazing Sun Country grew stronger, it meant that Konoha was growing weaker.
And this was a strategic move.
Even the Sage of Six Paths couldn't stop it.
He couldn't possibly intervene every time someone left Konoha, could he?
So, Tang Ping's chosen strategy of bleeding out Konoha was indeed the most suitable approach.
"Teacher Red, Chihaya, Shizune!"
Kiba rushed out of the group.
After their departure from Konoha, he had been in low spirits, and now, seeing his teammates again, he couldn't help but feel excited.
Turning back, he received a casual gesture from his sister, Dog Grave Flower, indicating that Kiba was free to act on his own and didn't have to follow the main group.
Above the street!
"It's a great reunion, don't you think, Tsukimi?"
Tang Ping withdrew his gaze from the street below and looked at Hyuga Tsukimi, who was carrying Great Tree Wood Shihren.
However, he received no response, so he could only sigh in frustration and continue towards the laboratory.
No matter who it was, coming home only to face overtime would be unpleasant.
(End of Chapter)
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