Chapter 915: My Upbringing Won't Allow It!
Chapter 915: My Upbringing Won't Allow It!
The room was filled with the pungent smell of alcohol, with empty bottles scattered around two female shadows sitting face-to-face at a table. It was as if this place were a tavern, not a room, and the two women had been drinking heavily.
Ninja Forbidden Practices! One of the forbidden substances was alcohol. The more something was prohibited, the more it seemed to be cherished by ninjas. And this was especially true for elite ninja brew, a favorite among ninjas.
Walking the line between life and death, ninjas often turned to alcohol to numb themselves and relieve stress. So, even though they knew it was one of the forbidden practices, few cared about it. At most, they would just drink a little.
Some female ninjas, like Yuuhi and Azuki, were known for their drinking prowess. For ordinary ninjas, alcohol could have negative effects, as their bodies couldn't handle it. But for the strong, the adverse effects of alcohol were negligible, and it was no wonder that powerful ninjas enjoyed it.
The two female shadows had flushed cheeks and glazed eyes, looking as if they might collapse at any moment. However, there was no need to worry about their safety. The real concern was the ill-intentioned individuals who might approach them.
If anyone dared to come close with malicious intent, the strong instincts of the two women would instantly alert them, and they would 'sober up' their assailants right then and there. Moreover, they had brought 'guards' with them.
These guards included shadow-level powerhouses, all of whom were currently waiting outside. If it weren't for Douping revealing his identity, he wouldn't have been allowed inside.
Douping's relationship with the two female shadows was an open 'secret' within the core of both the Sand and Mist Hidden Villages; everyone was aware of it. And the reason this relationship wasn't kept secret from the core members was that the benefits far outweighed the drawbacks.
Intermarriage!
Those who knew about this understood the implications. With this arrangement, neither the Mist nor the Sand ninjas had to worry about being rejected or treated as second-class citizens after merging with the Sunlight Country.
No matter how good the treatment, no one wanted to be ostracized or considered inferior. So, Douping's actions could be considered 'publicly flirting.'
If he didn't flirt, the core members of the two great ninja villages wouldn't be at ease. That's why, when he entered alone, no one stopped him. Instead, they silently conveyed a message: "We're outside, do as you please, and have a good time."
"Ahem... Am I that kind of person?"
"My upbringing won't allow it!"
"As the successor to the , I won't act recklessly!"
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
...
Before entering, Douping had been muttering to himself, feeling underestimated. But when he saw Mei and Meimu with their eyes closed and their robes loosely tied, he felt his moral compass could use some temporary adjustments.
After all, he'd been taught to be adaptable.
Alright, let's give my moral compass a day off today and skip work.
Douping closed the wooden door behind him and approached the two tipsy women. He decided to teach them a lesson about the harsh realities of the world and see if they'd dare get drunk again.
(Omitted, as I know you guys don't enjoy reading this part. I've read it for you!)
The Next Day!
Bang! Douping was kicked out of the room.
Facing curious gazes and suppressed laughter, he tried to maintain his composure, straightening his clothes while muttering.
"Hmph, is it that big of a deal that I didn't join them for morning drinks?"
Regardless, as long as he didn't feel embarrassed, the embarrassment would fall on others.
The guards outside were all 'acquaintances' of Douping: Ziro, Ailaro, Choushiro, and Haku.
They were all young and incredibly powerful. Even the weakest among them, Choushiro, was no weaker than an elite Jounin, and with their specialized weapons, they could easily achieve shadow-level attack power.
The current Sand and Mist Hidden Villages were vastly different from their counterparts in the original storyline. In the original, these two great ninja villages had been decimated, with only the leader possessing true shadow-level combat prowess, and no other shadows or elite members.
But in the current ninja world, both the Sand and Mist ninjas had surpassed their original counterparts in every aspect.
Take the Mist Village, for example! In the original storyline, during the final battle, the ninja alliance had nearly 90,000 troops, with less than 5,000 coming from the Mist Village.
The current Mist Hidden Village not only controls the entire Land of Water but also encompasses several smaller nations in the surrounding area.
Such a vast region naturally requires a corresponding number of ninjas to maintain control.
Therefore, the village is still expanding its ninja forces.
It can be said that the current Mist Hidden Village is vastly different from its portrayal in the original story, both in terms of high-end power and other aspects.
Compared to Choushiro, Haku's strength is even more exaggerated.
Shadow Level!
In the 1619 book, it's not a mistake.
You heard it right; Haku's strength is at the Shadow Level, and he's not even a pseudo-shadow.
In the original story, Haku was simply killed off by the plot.
Otherwise, with his powerful Ice Style and exceptional talent, how could he possibly have died?
Is it about combat strength?
It's about who has the stronger father!
Haku, without a Six Paths Sage as a father, could only fall at the protagonist's feet, becoming a stepping stone for their growth.
However, in this world where Tang Ping exists, after Reibi returned to the Mist Hidden Village, he received A Mei's full support and cultivation.
Natural energy, Life Elixir, and various other potions were all exchanged for his benefit.
And the results were indeed remarkable.
Within a few years, he grew into a Shadow Level powerhouse.
Combined with his unique Bloodline Limit, the Ice Style, he could truly display combat prowess beyond even the High Shadow Level.
Note that when Tang Ping went back in time to the Mist Hidden Village, he occasionally guided the core members of the village, which is why they are not unfamiliar with him.
When it comes to brainstorming, you can always trust Tang Ping. So, under his guidance, Haku's combat strength is genuinely exaggerated.
Especially in the Ice Style, Haku follows the same path as Tang Ping's Fire Style.
Temperature!
Tang Ping's Fire Style continuously raises the temperature, while Haku's lowers it.
In other words, if he continues to develop this technique, he might genuinely enter the Ultra Shadow Tier.
After all, with his terrifying talent, combined with a vast amount of resources and the correct path, he does have a chance to reach the Ultra Shadow Tier.
With Haku by her side, and A Mei's own strength, she dares to attend the Five Kage Summit with confidence.
A' is not like bureaucrats or politicians; they won't just talk; they also demonstrate their strength.
The stronger the fist, the greater the voice!
So, besides the Shadows, the two guards they bring are also there to showcase their strength.
The guards Yekura brings are Ziro and Ailaro. Among them, the slightly older Ziro is the one who had already reached the Shadow Level during the Konoha Crush Plan and created the Seven-Day Invocation Technique, a genius in Taijutsu.
Whether it's endurance or talent, he's no weaker than Gai.
He even knows the Eight Gates Technique and has undergone the Ascension Long Stage Surgery.
As for Ailaro, after losing the One-Tail, his strength has skyrocketed, and he's also a Shadow Level powerhouse, making Yekura's guards exceptionally outstanding.
By the way!
Tang Ping is here to replace Choushiro in the Five Kage Summit.
It can only be said that the future Sixth Mizukage is a bit unlucky.
However, having his spot replaced is not the most critical issue. The most crucial thing is that the Sixth Mizukage's spot has also been replaced.
In the original story, in that talent-lacking Mist Hidden Village, Choushiro was indeed the only choice.
But now?
Sorry, Choushiro, whether in personal combat strength or ability, can't even rank in the top three of the younger generation.
Do you think the current Mist Hidden Village is still that village with just a few cats and dogs?
It can only be said that it's a pity for this man.
However, the current Choushiro doesn't know that his future Mizukage position is gone, so he won't be affected.
Knowing Tang Ping's identity and status, he has no objections to his guard duty being replaced and is even happy about it.
The more contact A Mei has with their Mizukage, the better it is for the Mist Hidden Village.
In the afternoon, two Shadows, each with two guards, head towards the summit venue.
(End of Chapter)
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