Yagura: Obito, I'll Kill You!

From beginning to end, Terumi Mei felt that something was weird about this time.

Based on her knowledge of her own Mizukage, if you want to say that he is shameless, you are definitely right. But if you said he would seek death... then he really wouldn't.

Even behind seemingly dangerous choices, Yagura has his own considerations.

The order this time seems strange.

What does it mean to act cheaply... Even if you trust her again, you still have to set a boundary or control costs, right?

Why did he put everything on her without saying a word?

This is not normal either emotionally or rationally.

But no matter what, Terumi Mei is a ninja. Since Kage gave the order, she would complete it no matter what.

Finally, he wrote a letter to Yagura, asking him to withdraw the order. After being mercilessly refuted, Terumi Mei could only continue to think of ways to surround Konoha – maybe Yagura really had other plans?

For example, in the previous Fourth Ninja War, Yagura's divine soldiers descended from the sky, took great risks, and eventually became one of the big winners.

Of course, a containment is a containment, Terumi Mei knew very well that it was absolutely impossible to end it personally.

If he ends up in person, he will definitely be beaten to death by Makoto with a sledgehammer.

Sora-nin is the best example.

They haven't done anything yet, and they have become enemies of the whole world.

But everyone still takes it for granted.

So...you have to find Iwagakure first.

Because of those well-known reasons, Iwagakure, like Kumogakure, has an extremely bad relationship with Konoha.

That stupid cat Yugito is temporarily unwilling to intervene in the dispute with Konoha due to excessive internal pressure, but Terumi Mei feels that Iwagakure's side should be easier to talk to.

So she quickly made a private appointment with Iwagakure's diplomat.

He was a mature and prudent traditional ninja.

But unfortunately, the other party still rejected her request for cooperation.

Although the other party also agreed with Terumi Mei's point of view, he believed that Makoto, a birdman, suddenly became interested in the bulrush industry just to cause trouble.

But...

"We must protect weak countries from the abuses of powerful forces. This is to protect the moral integrity of weak countries against powerful forces. –

"So, you will support me too, right? –

"...Konoha is too powerful."

...Well, neither the reformers nor the conservatives are currently willing to be enemies of Makoto.

Whether you do good or evil, you need strength. What the three great hidden villages need now is not to continue fighting, but to recuperate.

There is nothing wrong with this strategy at all.

The problem is that Konoha and the Land of Fire will always develop faster than them...

Terumi Mei can understand the diplomats, but now she can only continue to think of a solution.

She really thought of a way.

Land of Snow.

Due to some political differences, a huge rift developed between the monarch of Land of Snow, Kazahana Sosetsu, and his younger brother, Kazahana Doto, and they almost went to war.

Kazahana Sosetsu has a dark and weak temperament, and is not very good at governing the country. He can barely be said to be a conservative king.

His younger brother, Kazahana Doto, is not only highly skilled and a ninja, but also has a tough temperament and fierce methods.

It seems that Kazahana Doto is more suitable to be a monarch.

But no matter what, Kazahana Sosetsu is the legitimate ruler of the Land of Snow. No matter how strong Kazahana Doto is, he doesn't want to bear the crime of killing relatives and beasts for the time being.

Even if he really wants to become the ruler of the Land of Snow.

So after the Miso War, he personally visited the Kirigakure Village, hoping to seek the support of the Mizukage.

Yagura was very happy to meet the other party and reached a series of deals with the other party. However, Yagura also warned the other party that the time was not yet ripe and asked him to be patient for a while.

Kazahana Doto was slightly dissatisfied, but in order to get the support of Kirigakure, he endured it.

At that time, Yagura told Terumi Mei with a smile that this might be the largest political asset he has obtained since taking office.

Makoto secretly obtained control of the Land of Grass through various means.

Kirigakure does not have such strong power and capital, but the Land of Snow is also isolated overseas and close to the pole. The power of the four great hidden villages on the mainland cannot extend at all.

If Kirigakure can secretly control this small country, it will be of great help to relieve Kirigakure's dilemma.

It's just that the time has not come yet, so don't move lightly.

No matter how hard Kazahana Sosetsu failed, her legitimacy was finally supported by the people of the Land of Snow. Only when Kazahana Doto reaches a certain stage and people's resentment boils over, can Kirigakure enter as saviors.

In this regard, it is similar to Konoha's entry into the Land of Grass.

Terumi Mei thinks Yagura's plan is good, but the key to this plan is that Kirigakure's purpose cannot be directly exposed, so it cannot be used in a hurry.

And now...it seems that only the Land of Snow can stand up at this time, pull together other small countries, and put pressure on Konoha.

Yes, other small countries must be involved.

Even if he is an enemy, it does not affect Terumi Mei from the bottom of his heart that Makoto's strategy is better than the tradition of ninjas wielding swords at every turn.

The Five Kage Summit is a great platform. Makoto has been deliberately building and maintaining this platform. Even if he is dissatisfied, he will still let Land of Snow exert its strength through this platform.

And judging from the current situation, the small countries really hate Makoto and Konoha – they are still the cause of the Miso War.

...It always feels like no matter what happens, it will eventually be traced back to the Miso War and Makoto.

It was fine if no one took the lead before, but now that Land of Snow is taking the lead, they will definitely attack in groups.

It is definitely impossible to kill Konoha directly, the Land of Fire will not be that stupid.

But at the very least, it can put huge pressure on Konoha and then force Makoto to take action. She watched from the sidelines and aimed at his exposed weakness to kill him with one strike... That was all she could do.

We can't engage in a war of attrition, right?

What is the difference between that and direct surrender?

"Even at this point, I don't know what he wants from bulrush... This is not the time to start a war at all."

Terumi Mei was helpless, but she continued to carry out Mizukage's will.

However, she did not go to talk to those small countries first, but came to the cannery of the Land of Water alone.

To say it is a factory is actually not accurate anymore.

To be precise, this is a super giant that is planned to cover millions of square meters.

At this time, the construction progress of this giant is just over one-fifth, but its explosive output has already left the Land of Water and arrived in the Land of Fire and Lightning, earning Kirigakure a lot of profits. .

In order to maintain the operation of the cannery, shipyards across the Land of Water began operating at full capacity. In order to obtain enough ships in a short period of time, ship owners even went to other countries to order ships.

It is foreseeable how glorious this cannery will be when it is completely completed.

Compared with the benefits, the price Mizukage paid was not that excessive... In order to build this super cannery, Yagura not only acted maliciously and obtained a promise of non-interference from Makoto, but also forcibly suppressed the opinions of the militant factions, he suffered great political disgrace, and even almost fell out with the Daimyo of the Land of Water.

Because the Daimyo of the Land of Water also saw the benefits - there is a golden fishing ground next to the Land of Water.

Before, it was because of the war that no one had time or energy to develop it. Finally, we don't have to fight anymore...

After the cannery was developed by Kirigakure, even the Daimyos of the Land of Water were unable to mobilize enough resources to create a behemoth of the same level...

It's a pity that Terumi Mei came here not to admire its power, but to allocate funds.

– Even if the Land of Snow's turmoil needs Kirigakure's political support, you can't give it any material or financial support at all, right?

The same goes for other small countries.

The suffocating punch of Miso War was really cruel and heavy.

With mixed feelings, Terumi Mei knocked on the door of the cannery director's office.

When he first saw Terumi Mei, the factory director was very happy and even took the initiative to give her some snappers – since ancient times, snappers have been considered a decent and precious gift.

But when he knew Terumi Mei's intention, his expression immediately changed.

"How could you do this... You can't do this... You can't..."

To be able to hold the position of director of this vital cannery, needless to say, he is of course from Yagura's lineage.

If it was something else, the factory director would directly agree.

Terumi Mei now wants to extract the vital working capital from the factory...

"Why not? Is the amount too big and you can't afford it?"

"That's not true...but now we are competing with the canners of the Land of Fire..."

The side of the Land of Fire is also close to the sea, so there are naturally canned seafood merchants.

Seeing Kirigakure making so much money, they would naturally want a piece of the pie.

This is certainly not what Kirigakure wants to see, and business competition naturally arises between the two sides.

Because it was a normal trade competition, the Land of Fire Daimyo didn't care.

– Kirigakure knows the rules very well.

For some reasons that are difficult to tell outsiders, the Hidden Villages on both sides also pretended to be dead at the same time, allowing the companies on both sides to hurt each other.

In terms of true strength, Kirigakure is naturally stronger.

Those Land of Fire canners did not join the Arasaka system, and were quickly suppressed and beaten by Kirigakure.

But the problem is, after all, they are local brands from the Land of Fire. When the prices are the same, Land of Fire residents prefer local products.

If Kirigakure wants to gain a decisive advantage, it must concentrate more funds.

If Terumi Mei takes away these funds at this time...

It's not that we can't continue fighting, it's just that once the window period has passed, it may not be that easy to win again.

After the price war, even if Kirigakure wins, it won't be interesting if the price is too high.

After all, their goal is to make money, not to fight.

"Oh, how could I not know...it's just..."

Speaking of this matter, Terumi Mei also felt extremely uncomfortable.

Even if Mizukage really had other plans, in this way, most of the political and economic resources he had finally accumulated would be squandered.

What kind of victory can make up for such a huge expenditure...

Terumi Meiso is unable to think of it.

"Anyway, go ahead and execute it."

The factory director hesitated again and again, but finally couldn't bear the pressure of Mizukage and left with a long sigh.

... ...

Weather is getting colder.

The New Year is getting closer.

In the Konoha Five Kage Building, the last Five Shadows Summit of the year is being held.

It's just that except for the two representatives of Sunagakure and Iwagakure, most people are a little absent-minded - there is nothin can be done, the New Year is coming soon, and everyone is not in the mood to cause trouble. They just want to spend the New Year in peace and contentment.

And what Sunagakure and Iwagakure discussed was not a big deal.

Sunagakure diplomat Pakura: "Just the day before yesterday, we had a team of ninjas protecting some businessmen and entering the Land of Earth. We have reported this matter to you in advance, but just the day before yesterday, we lost all news from them."

Iwagakure diplomat: "We didn't do this."

Pakura: "Of course I know it wasn't you, but if something like this happens, we must have an explanation."

Iwagakure diplomat: "We have indeed received your request. We will send a capable team to investigate. We will report to you in the form of a written report within a week at the latest."

Pakura: "That's the best. I'm waiting for your news."

Not long ago, a group of ninjas entering Land of Earth were killed.

This is a very strange thing.

Because this was a legitimate protection mission after reporting, neither Land of Earth nor Iwagakure had any reason to stop it.

– Actually, it's okay even if you don't report it. Sunagakure is one of the winners, and reporting it is just to give the other party face.

This is strange because bandits generally cannot defeat ninjas. A strong person who can beat a team of ninjas usually won't take on a mission that doesn't have much profit, but will definitely be messed up by two great hidden villages...

But it just happened.

Anyway, it happened on Iwagakure's territory. Iwagakure will definitely get to the bottom of it and give Sunagakure an explanation.

Usually the head of the perpetrator.

And then...that's the end of it.

Too many things have happened this year. Everyone is very tired and no longer wants to continue fighting.

Subconsciously, everyone was already acting according to Makoto's plan – to fight without a break.

Everyone quarrels, and the relationship between each other is gradually deepening.

When one day, everyone can naturally say "we ninja" instead of "our XX Hidden Village", it will be regarded as Makoto's victory.

Of course, this may take many years...there is no rush.

Now that the end of the year is approaching, the bulrush affairs have been arranged, and there are no major events in Konoha. Makoto thinks of giving out red envelopes during the New Year.

After all, this is the first New Year celebration under his rule, so it must be taken seriously.

So, while Makoto secretly ate Kakashi's bear cookies, he began to think about New Year's gifts.

Jiraiya, Sandaime, Tsunade, and the other elders of the uncle generation have nothing to say. They just do whatever they want. Konoha has established a precedent.

The important thing is to give something to your friends and family.

The mother-daughter duo of Minatsuki and Haku are very easy to deal with. Minatsuki is a character who can do whatever she wants as long as the man is good, and she basically has no material desires. Just buy her some nice clothes and jewelry.

No matter how expensive it is, she won't want it.

Overall, she would be happy if he spent more time with her.

As for Haku, Makoto really didn't know what a three-year-old girl would like... Just give her some wish coupons?

Ten small wish coupons can be combined into a medium wish coupon, and ten medium wish coupons can be combined into a large wish coupon... In fact, no matter what Haku wants, he will give it to her. But maybe it would be more interesting to do this?

It's just that he don't know what Haku will want.

Nono is also a gentle woman with few needs. Her favorite thing is to stay with her children.

He really don't know how someone like her, who has been engaged in the intelligence front for a long time, likes to be with children... Maybe it is because she has been exposed to too much darkness that she wants that pure happiness?

She should be very happy if you give her something, after all, the two of them are in a passionate relationship now.

But the thing that made her happiest... how about organizing the children from the orphanage to come to the Hokage's house to play together during the New Year?

There is no need to make anything special, even if it is just making dumplings together, playing games or something... Well, even if it is a political show, this is good, at least it can make everyone feel that the Hokage is by their side...

But for Temari, what should he give?

Makoto thought about it, fumbled in his wallet for a while, and finally pulled out a certificate of ownership of a gold store in the commercial district of the Capital City of Land of Fire.

According to his calculations, gold prices will definitely continue to rise in the past two years. In fact, Temari lacked nothing except that she was always thinking about her two younger brothers who were still at home.

Then give her a store and buy some candies for her brothers if she has nothing to do.

It is always right to have a good relationship with Kazekage's lineage.

Moreover, this would also help draw Temari to Konoha's side.

After all, girlfriends, wives, and mothers, these three levels of women have completely different ideas...

Makoto did not want to go to war with Sunagakure and the Land of Wind. In his expectation, it would be best to annex the two peacefully.

This is feasible in theory – not long ago, there were individual workers in the Land of Wind coming to work in the Land of Fire.

There is no particular reason. The wages here in the Land of Fire are high.

It is foreseeable that this situation will become more and more common.

It's just that those guys at the border of the Land of Fire are not easy to talk to.

Those at the border are not on the same page as Konoha's "senior special advisers", and they can't help much. For now, it can only be seen once.

Fortunately, the industrial faction is also very short of labor. In this regard, their interests are consistent with Konoha's.

It's not that they refuse to give money, as long as they talk slowly, they can eventually reach a result.

Maybe a few years later, the biggest problem is not that the Land of Wind is unwilling to merge with the Land of Fire, but that the Land of Fire is unwilling to incorporate them... Who can say for sure what will happen in the future, just take your time.

The meeting was proceeding slowly. Makoto propped his chin with one hand and scribbled on his notes casually.

Everyone was a little less interested, and no one noticed Makoto's small movements.

But at this moment, a small snake in Makoto's sleeve suddenly moved.

It dipped its tail into a little ink and started writing quickly on Makoto's notes.

"What about my New Year's gift?"

Ah, it's Aunt Snake.

For some reason, the relationship between Aunt Snake and him seemed to be getting better and better.

Could it be that the physical activation has greatly promoted Aunt Snake's transformation into a Mother Snake... Ah, why does it feel like Beast II has turned into a mother-chan...

"Haven't decided yet."

Makoto wrote this.

Summoning beasts are really a mess, there are all kinds of them.

Not to mention the group of toads with different functions in Mount Myoboku, there are actually interactive snakes here.

"Really...is there anything bothering you?"

"Nothing, just bored."

"I always feel that someone will embarrass you because of the bulrush thing."

"Really? No way."

"How about making a bet?"

"What are you betting on?"

Makoto didn't think he would lose, he was just curious about Aunt Snake's thoughts.

However, he was still communicating slowly with Aunt Snake, and something suddenly changed during the ongoing conference.

After Iwagakure and Sunagakure finished negotiating, they stopped talking.

The other three great hidden villages didn't have any intention to talk.

According to experience, when this happens, it's time to break up the meeting.

But at this moment, the representative of the Land of Snow raised his hand.

– Although it is the Five Kage Summit, other small hidden villages can also come and watch. For example, Ryusei's horse boy comes every time.

Support the boss.

Representatives from other small hidden villages sometimes come and sometimes don't.

After all, they don't have the right to vote.

When I have a premonition that something may be related to me, I naturally want to join in the fun and express my own opinions. And if it has nothing to do with you, then it doesn't matter if you don't come.

If it's just a small country... they really prefer to negotiate with the country.

But there is no clause in the charter that explicitly refuses their coming.

So Makoto raised his eyebrows and looked at the Land of Snow representative who raised his hand.

"Representative of the Land of Snow? What can I do for you?"

"I want to impeach Konoha."

The representative from the Land of Snow said something strange.