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Chapter 817: The Currency War!
Chapter 817: The Currency War!
The number of Mist Shinobi exceeds ten thousand!
This figure alone was enough to make the Leaf, Cloud, and Stone Shinobi want to curse.
Not to mention, the population, fleet, and other aspects of the Mist Hidden Village were vastly different from what they had imagined.
It was these discoveries that led to a large number of Allied Shinobi Forces appearing in the Land of Water.
They came openly, and the Mist Shinobi naturally couldn't stop them.
After all, they were all allies, and it would be unreasonable to not even allow their people to enter.
This was also the reason why Tenten and her group encountered Shinobi from various Allied Forces.
Soon, the four of them arrived at the port by battle boat (the Fishmen stayed outside).
"Please take care, Ninja-sama!" The staff member bid farewell to them.
As for the deposit, it was only natural that they would have to retrieve it themselves, as this ordinary person wouldn't be carrying that much money on them.
By the way!
Speaking of which, it's worth mentioning the currency.
The Land of Water had undergone a 'currency reform', and the old currency was being exchanged at a certain rate for the new 'Yang Yuan'.
Not only was it more durable and resistant to moisture and wear, but it was also more exquisite.
The difficulty of counterfeiting was no issue for top experts, but no one would choose to counterfeit it.
It wasn't worth the effort! The energy and time spent would be more valuable than the money made.
Moreover, the material used for these banknotes was primarily improved plant fibers unique to the Shinobi World, with a smooth and delicate texture like jade, making it easy to distinguish upon touch.
That's right!
Yang Yuan was the currency created by Tang Ping.
After all, in the past, the Shinobi World primarily used the currency of the Land of Fire.
How could this be tolerated!
Continuing to use the currency of the Land of Fire would be like working for them.
Tang Ping, who had witnessed the power of the 'Currency War', couldn't bear it.
So, he began to focus on currency.
He directly created a new currency.
The old currency of the Land of Water was a lost cause, like trying to revive a hopeless case.
When creating the Yang Yuan, Tang Ping used specially cultivated plants in the Three Great Dojos, making it not only unique but also capable of imbuing it with a hint of faith.
After all, while people may dislike other things, few dislike money.
Using this to gather faith was as easy as it gets.
Although each bill brought in a small amount of faith, when the quantity increased, it became an astronomical number.
In the future, they could even adopt the method of 'new money for old money' to openly collect these faith-imbued banknotes.
Moreover, with the Yang Yuan, they could play the Shinobi World version of the 'Currency War'.
Just the Skyguard Tower area alone wouldn't be enough to play this game.
But when combining the Land of Water, Land of Wind, Skyguard Tower, Land of Rivers, Land of Tea, Land of Ghosts, and other places, the population and area were enough to rival the Allied Forces.
So, now he had the qualifications to initiate a 'Currency War'.
As for the power of the Currency War?
Those who understand, understand.
If they could devalue the currency of the Allied Forces, it would create chaos within their ranks.
The power was even more terrifying than a Shinobi World War.
Currently, the Land of Water was dumping resources by first using Yang Yuan to purchase raw materials in large quantities and then selling the products to them at low prices.
Do you see?
Throughout the process, the currency of the Land of Fire never appeared.
Minerals, crude oil, and guano from the Land of Sand would also be settled in Yang Yuan.
The Land of Ghosts was even more direct, accepting Yang Yuan for any purchases and refusing all other currencies.
As for those without Yang Yuan?
No problem, I can lend it to you, with land and local products as collateral.
The Skyguard Tower's airships, ironclad ships, and other products were also undergoing 'Yang Yuanization'.
It could be said that the Shinobi World had started a Yang Yuanization trend.
To maintain secrecy, it wasn't done all at once but rather adopted a 'boiling a frog in warm water' strategy, slowly eroding the circulation of the Land of Fire's currency.
Given the reaction speed of the nobility and Daimyos, by the time they realized it, the Yang Yuan would already be well-established.
Like now, Tenten took out the currency of the Land of Fire, and it took the shop owner a long time to examine it before finally accepting it.
But when a Cloud Shinobi next to her paid with Yang Yuan, the stall owner instantly accepted it.
It could be said that the currency of the Land of Water had been replaced by Yang Yuan.
In terms of purchasing power, using food as a benchmark, 10 Yang Yuan could buy one pound.
The establishment of this monetary system allowed for the purchase of items cheaper than food with Yang Yuan, ensuring that even goods more affordable than a pound of grain could be traded using Yang Yuan.
Of course, compared to the currency of the Land of Fire, its value was more than double.
After all, it took 25 taels to buy a pound of grain.
If in the future, it would take hundreds or even thousands of taels to purchase a pound of grain, it would undoubtedly be very interesting.
Signs of this were already emerging.
Due to the Land of Water's export of grain at 5 Yang Yuan per pound, which was much cheaper than the crops grown by the Great Lords and nobles themselves, while also buying economic crops like cotton and tobacco at high prices, they naturally knew how to make the right choice.
As a result, countless farmers and small landowners have gone bankrupt, leading to a large number of refugees.
By the way, the Land of Water has been accepting refugees.
The official explanation is that they are needed to develop the uninhabited islands.
There has already been a massive exodus of refugees leaving the Allied Forces' territory, but since the immigration has just begun, the effects are not yet apparent, and the Great Lords and nobles are still grateful to the Mist Ninjas for helping them solve this problem.
Tian Tian and the others walked through a place that was prosperous and safe, a stark contrast to the old Mist Village.
The dense shops and bustling crowds were overwhelming.
The occasional passing patrol teams also served as a reminder of the consequences of causing trouble in this place.
After a long period of development, the New Mist Village has grown tremendously in scale and other aspects, now with a permanent population of over a million.
After all, as the largest port and 'capital' of the Land of Water, its size is entirely reasonable.
Soon, Tian Tian retrieved the deposit.
It's worth mentioning that whenever people saw a shrine maiden passing by, the villagers would instinctively make way and bow their heads as a sign of respect.
This was not a forced gesture but a sincere show of reverence.
Shrine Maidens!
This group was undoubtedly the most respectable of all.
First and foremost, in terms of appearance and demeanor! Having been 'richly raised' in the Land of Ghosts since childhood, they were naturally exceptional.
Coupled with the 'beautifying' and 'eternal youth' effects brought about by their spiritual power, it was natural for people to develop a favorable impression of them at first sight.
Not to mention, the shrine maidens were gentle, kind-hearted, and incredibly capable, making them even more worthy of respect.
It was under the management of these shrine maidens that the hearts of the people were quickly won over, and their faith was harvested.
Of course, Tang Ping was not without compassion, and he also established 'retirement' and 'resignation' channels.
In simple terms, after working for twenty years, one could apply for retirement, and if they didn't want to retire, they could continue working until death.
As for the resignation channel, it meant giving up all benefits and allowing one to get married.
As a result, the shrine maidens became the most sought-after marriage candidates.
These shrine maidens undoubtedly held a favorable impression of the Sunblaze Kingdom, and their influence extended to those around them.
The men who could marry shrine maidens were not ordinary farmers who couldn't even afford a meal; they were either exceptionally capable or had power and influence, which indirectly increased the Sunblaze Kingdom's influence.
It could be said that the shrine maidens were Tang Ping's proudest achievement.
Furthermore, even though Tian Tian and his companions wore the Sunblaze forehead protectors, the ninjas from other Allied Forces seemed unfriendly, but the Mist Ninjas were friendly.
Not long after, the crowd suddenly became restless.
The returning ninja army had arrived.
Dressed in uniform attire, they appeared spirited and formidable.
Leading the front was, of course, Kikaku Mangetsu, with his shark-like teeth.
This 'Heavenly Child' was now considered one of the new generation's leaders among the Mist Ninjas.
After leading his clan to pledge allegiance to Tang Ping and then subjugating the Mist Village, he was sent back to assist Terumi Mei.
To his left was Rin Kinuyuri, one of the new generation's Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
To his right was a ninja with an age that wasn't too old, a stunningly beautiful appearance, and a gender that was impossible to discern.
Shiro! His full name should be Minazuki Shiro.
Ever since Zabuza returned to the Mist Village, he was directly cultivated by Terumi Mei, and now his Ice Style was astonishing. Even against Kage-level opponents, he could hold his own.
This Bloodline Limit, Ice Style, was indeed a significant boost to combat power.
Welcoming this team were Terumi Mei, Nagai Takomi, and Green... the generation that was at the peak of their power.
Today's Mist Ninjas had truly entered a 'Golden Age,' even when facing the Cloud Ninjas head-on, they showed no fear.
After witnessing all of this, Tian Tian and Neji set off with the merchant ship back to the Land of Waves, from where they would return to the Skyguard Tower.
(End of Chapter)
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