Chapter 31 The peace of the ninja world rests on you
Chapter 31 The peace of the ninja world rests on you
The country of waves.
After crossing the bridge and the forest, you will reach the largest island.
Gradually, some houses can be seen here.
The island is bustling with people coming and going.
There was a commotion in the pub ahead, and bursts of cheerful laughter were heard.
There are not only warriors inside, but also some ordinary people.
In addition, there were many customers in other entertainment places on the street. Jiraiya's eyes widened and he could hardly walk.
The Land of Waves is indeed completely different from later generations.
This is normal.
Today, the country of waves has not yet been completely monopolized by Cardo for shipping, and all ships traveling on the sea stop here.
When the crew get off the ship, they naturally spend lavishly.
The current prosperity and bustle of the Wave Country is not surprising, but once the shipping business is monopolized, the wealth of the entire Wave Country will be swept away by Cardo.
Jingyan couldn't help but ponder.
Is the Land of Waves profitable?
The interests he considers are certainly not his own interests.
The Wave Country seems peaceful now, but in fact, there are undercurrents and forces from all sides. It is extremely difficult for him, a mere Genin, to gain benefits from it.
but.
As the owner of the "Hokage System", if he could link the interests of Konoha and the Land of Waves, he might be able to get a reward.
Kyōhiko pondered over it, his eyes flicking towards Jiraiya.
If he wants to change the overall situation of the village, he certainly can't do it by himself, he has to start with Jiraiya.
but.
Don’t be in a hurry!
Inside the house, the still-young Cardo greeted him with a smile.
but.
When he saw Hoshigaki Kisame and another Mist Ninja behind Jiraiya, his face suddenly stiffened and his smile became unnatural.
"Who are these two?"
Cardo pointed at Hoshigaki Kisame and the others.
Ichiro Matsuyama sneered in his heart.
Still pretending to be confused?
"They are ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village. They wanted to ambush us on the way. Fortunately, Master Jiraiya protected us. Otherwise, I might not be able to see you!"
Ichiro Matsuyama sneered, as if he was ready to call someone to account as soon as they met.
Cardo glanced at Jiraiya and his eyelids jumped.
Zi, comes by itself?
You heard that right!
The three ninjas were very famous, and although he had never seen them, he had heard of them at sea.
Ichiro Matsuyama was so powerful that he could even invite one of the three ninjas to lead the guard!
No wonder the Kirigakure ninja didn't take it down.
this--
Could it be that Konoha also has some ideas about the Land of Waves?
Cardo's heartbeat quickened and his mind went blank.
"Are you Jiraiya?"
"Ah."
Jiraiya nodded.
He didn't have a very good impression of Cardo.
Cardo's reaction just now proved that the ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village were indeed related to him.
This guy does business dishonestly!
Ichiro Matsuyama looked unhappy.
"Kado, these people weren't sent by you, were they?"
"How could that be! I, Cardo, have always been trustworthy in business and would never do such a thing. It must be a hostile businessman who is smearing me!"
Cardo was wronged and there was no way he would admit it.
Ichiro Matsuyama snorted coldly.
"It's better this way. Although our Songshan family is only a small family, if something like this really happens, you will definitely not get any benefits!"
"Yes, of course. I, Cardo, am definitely not that kind of person!"
Cardo swore again and again.
but.
His eyes were fixed on Jiraiya, Kyohiko, Kakashi, and Kurenai Yuhi.
Three children.
It doesn't look like Konoha wants to intervene, but rather Jiraiya led the team to accept the commission from the Matsuyama family.
He felt a little relieved.
Even so, Cardo still didn't dare to act recklessly, and subsequent transactions with Ichiro Matsuyama went terribly smoothly.
……
"Jiraiya-sama, thank you for this trip."
After leaving Cardo, Ichiro Matsuyama breathed a sigh of relief.
If it weren't for Jiraiya, he would have definitely died on the road, or even if he had met Cardo, the transaction would not have turned out as smoothly as it did.
and.
He saw further.
"This guy Cardo is a lunatic, he's not here to do business at all!"
Ichiro Matsuyama cursed.
Jiraiya didn't speak.
He understands.
Ichiro Matsuyama said this probably because he hoped that he could take action and wipe out the Cardo forces.
but.
Jiraiya is also very confused now.
Peace, war.
He had many confused and conflicting thoughts and ideas in his mind, and he could not find a satisfactory answer.
Just like the Land of Waves. Will Konoha's intervention bring about new conflicts and wars, and eventually lead to the destruction of the Land of Waves?
Just like the Uzushio Village back then.
"So, Mr. Songshan, after you've finished your deal with Cardo, are you heading back home now or do you have new business?"
Jingyan saw that Jiraiya was confused and asked from the side.
Now the key is still the mission.
Ichiro Matsuyama immediately said: "I still have a few businesses. Please continue to protect me. I will increase the price according to the difficulty of the commission!"
"so be it."
Jiraiya nodded.
In the evening, thanks to Ichiro Matsuyama, they stayed in the most luxurious hotel in Wave Country.
Located on the mountain side of the island, you can overlook the Land of Waves from above.
Jiraiya was deep in thought facing the wind when suddenly there was a sound beside him.
"Teacher, are you thinking about Wave Country, Cardo and the others?"
"Ok?"
Jiraiya turned his head.
It’s Jingyan!
He sat on the edge of the rooftop, thought for a moment, and expressed what was on his mind.
"The Land of Waves is very prosperous, but beneath the prosperity, there are many invisible waves. Mr. Songshan has always wanted us to intervene, but what I'm thinking is, is it good or bad for us to intervene?"
"Are you worried that your intervention will trigger a new war?"
Kyohiko understood Jiraiya's mentality.
At present, the Wave Country has at least not caused a major conflict, and all parties are in a restrained and peaceful posture.
He was worried that if Konoha intervened, it would ignite a new war.
Jiraiya nodded and sighed.
"Yes! The ninja world is in a delicate balance right now, so peace can be maintained. Any conflict may cause changes."
but.
After a few seconds, he burst into laughter.
Jingyan's thoughts were too mature, making him ignore the fact that the other person was actually less than eight years old.
Talking about this with Jingyan...
No matter how smart you are, it would probably be hard to understand, right?
Jiraiya patted Kyouhiko's shoulder, trying to change the subject. Just as he was about to speak, he heard the child next to him ask, "I don't think Cardo is a good person."
"Ok?"
Jiraiya was confused for a while.
How does it get to Cardo?
He was surprised for a moment, then couldn't help wanting to laugh.
Also.
Children tend to judge based on likes and dislikes rather than benefits.
Jiraiya smiled and said, "Kado doesn't seem like a good guy, but this is an internal matter of the Land of Waves."
"But now the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist Village are intervening."
Jing Yan's voice was childish but firm. "I don't understand what you mean by balance and conflict, but I know that the more the enemy wants to do something, the more we must not let them do it."
"Your idea..."
Jiraiya was stunned.
enemy.
"In your eyes, is the Hidden Mist Village an enemy?"
"Isn't that right? Even if we want peace, it's clear that they don't think so, right? If we make unilateral efforts for peace, the other side won't appreciate it. Instead, they will think we are weak and can be bullied."
Jingyan answered.
His thoughts surprised Jiraiya.
Peace is mutual.
So this is how the child understands it?
Jiraiya fell into deep thought.
He thought about it for a long time.
"I do not know."
"what?"
Jingyan was stunned for a moment.
Jiraiya said in a deep voice: "Although I am your teacher, I am also exploring and searching for the concepts and solutions of peace and war."
"Teacher, the peace of the ninja world depends on you, you have to stand up!"
Jingyan looked serious.
Jiraiya couldn't hold back what he heard.
He stroked Kyouhiko's hair, a bright smile on his face.
"It's difficult for our generation to find the answer. The peace of the ninja world still depends on the efforts of your generation."
The two of them pulled each other.
Jing Yan said seriously: "Teacher, let's talk about Kado first."
"I plan to find out what Cardo wants to do, and then decide what to do next."
Jiraiya said, his expression slightly serious.
"I will send a shadow clone over there. Now that we have captured the ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village, it is hard to say what they will do next. You must also be vigilant."
"Yes!"
Jingyan stood up.
Then, he thought for a moment and said, "I'll go talk to Kakashi. He seems to be worried."
"I feel relieved to have you here. I can do more things in my spare time."
Jiraiya laughed.
Jing Yan rolled his eyes and said, "Just don't spare any time to search the streets for information."
"Ahem, that kind of place is the most informed. I'm not here for that kind of thing. No, you damned brat, you're only seven or eight years old, how do you know so much?"
Jiraiya retorted, "You're not a good person either!"
For a moment, the rooftop was filled with heated debate.
(End of this chapter)