Chapter 181 Oh, Konoha, my spiritual homeland that I have never met!

Chapter 181 Oh, Konoha, my spiritual homeland that I have never met!

Bird country.
A country located between the Kingdom of Wind and the Kingdom of Earth, this country is famous for its diverse bird species.

Not only that, there is also a powerful tribe of bird-speaking spirit beasts hidden here. They have made contracts with the daimyo of the Bird Country for generations, which is why the Bird Country got its name.

Oonoki thought about it for a few days, but finally he could no longer suppress his inner anxiety and took the initiative to invite the Third Kazekage Masa to come to the Country of Birds for a gathering.

After all, the future of the Hidden Cloud Village is already doomed. It will be bankrupted by the three bullies led by Konoha, and then the Hidden Cloud Village will be severely beaten up with its money.

Miserable
The better outcome would be to kneel down and admit defeat, then go lick Konoha's ass.

The worst outcome would naturally be that the Hidden Cloud Village would be directly destroyed by Konoha.

Although Ohnoki wanted to preserve the Hidden Cloud Village as much as possible and leave them some seeds, the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning would definitely not let the Hidden Cloud Village continue to weaken. He would grit his teeth and come up with funds to rebuild the Hidden Cloud Village. After lying dormant for seven or eight years, there might be a chance for it to make a comeback.

But, the temper of the Third Generation Ai doesn't look like someone who can endure hardships.
The Sandaime himself was still not in a clear head. Perhaps he had grown muscles through physical training, and the muscles had grown into his head, replacing the function of the brain. He was so brainless that he personally endorsed the projects of Blue Sky Project Co., Ltd., which directly pushed the Hidden Cloud Village into the fire pit.

After the bubble burst, everything was in chaos, and all the ninjas in the Hidden Cloud Village could tear him to pieces alive.

If one's will is weaker, he might simply commit suicide by disembowelment to atone for his crime.

So, the end of the Hidden Cloud Village is bleak.
For the sake of the Iwagakure Village's foundation, Ōnoki felt that he had no choice but to win over the Sand Village to fight against the increasingly powerful Konoha.

As for Kirigakure, let’s not talk about it. The second generation Tsuchikage Mu died at the hands of Kirigakure.

There is a blood feud between the Iwagakure Village and the Kirigakure Village!
They may join forces to deal with Konoha in the future, but definitely not now. It is impossible for Ohnoki to put his face aside and take the initiative to seek cooperation from the Hidden Mist Village.

A humble inn

"Guest, what would you like to order?"

"Bring me a pot of good tea, and I'll book the inn for today."

"Yes, my lord!"

The innkeeper lowered his head, not daring to look at Ōnoki any longer. After years of observing people's expressions, the innkeeper keenly felt that the guest who came today was no ordinary person.

The waiting time was long. Ohnoki sat on the stool with his eyes closed and rested. Suddenly, with his eyes slightly squinted, he found a familiar symbol - was that the Konoha emblem?

"Boss, what is that?"

Ohnoki pointed at an oval spherical object on the counter.

"My lord, this is a new type of ninja tool produced by Konoha in the Land of Fire. It has a special heating device inside. As long as chakra is input, it can release heat continuously. It is wrapped in a layer of plush.

In winter, you can use it to keep your hands warm during the day, and at night you can take off the fur and use it to warm your bed, which is better than just burning coal."

The boss demonstrated the ninja version of the "warm baby".

In Konoha, there are many products that combine ninjutsu with daily necessities. The technical difficulties involved are not high in the eyes of Senju Tobirama, and he is not even willing to invest his energy in these uninteresting experimental inventions.
But Uchiha Nan added money.
After listening to the boss's introduction, Ohnoki fell silent.

A few seconds later, Ohnoki suddenly remembered that his own Iwagakure Village was also full of new ninja tools produced by Konoha.

In the commercial street of Iwagakure Village, Konoha opened more and more shops, and the emblem of Konoha was unknowingly spread all over the commercial street of Iwagakure Village.

Villagers habitually go to the shops opened by Konoha merchants because the goods there are cheap and easy to use, and there are coupons to be received from time to time. You can spin the wheel to receive coupons by inviting friends to buy.
Although they can only save a little money, housewives attach great importance to these activities when facing family expenses.

Later on, the villagers even complained while buying things about why Konoha didn't open a store in Iwagakure Village earlier.

The bookstores on the streets and alleys received financial support from kind-hearted people. The bookstores that were on the verge of bankruptcy were revived and began to sell magazines published by Konoha.

The magazine contains many humorous and interesting stories, inspiring inspirational quotes, and rumors about Konoha.

Konoha is full of freedom and democracy. The people there are smart, brave, and have a high quality of life.
Some weak-willed villagers and ninjas of the Iwagakure Village read these magazines and wanted to see Konoha, their spiritual homeland that they had never seen, with their own eyes.

Came to Konoha and took a look.

it is as expected!
The villagers who returned from Konoha spread the word about the beauty of Konoha.

The air in Konoha is filled with fragrance!
An unknown fear grew in Ohnoki's heart. Perhaps even if the Iwagakure Village joined forces with the Sand Village to fight against Konoha, it would just be a dying struggle. Konoha seemed to have gone a long way on a new track and was constantly accelerating.

Ohnoki, the old-school ninja, felt melancholy.
Have the times changed?
When did the change begin?
"The era of the nobility is about to become history, and the era of the ninja is about to come. Ninjutsu should not be a killing tool in the hands of ninjas, but should benefit the whole world."

Oonoki recalled what Uchiha Nan said when they last met.

At that time, Ohnoki didn't take these words seriously, but now it seems that Uchiha Nan really did it..
So what should Iwagakure Village do in the future?

Learn the way of Konoha?

Is this really possible?

Ohnoki fell into deep thought.
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps outside the door interrupted Oonoki's thoughts.

"Long time no see, Lord Oonoki."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Ōnoki put away his scowl, put on a smile, and greeted the Sandaime Kazekage Masa.

The boss closed the door of the inn and walked tactfully to the back room.

After a round of greetings, Oonoki got down to business.

"Kazekage, you are very clear about the current situation. The Hidden Cloud Village has been plotted against by the Hokage. Of the remaining three major ninja villages, the Hidden Mist Village is located overseas, and Konoha is unable to intervene. On this continent, the only ninja village that can pose a threat to Konoha, besides the Hidden Rock Village, is the Hidden Sand Village."

"Who do you think will be Konoha's next target?"

"Maybe it's the Iwagakure Village. If the Iwagakure Village is also defeated by Konoha, who will be the last ninja village left?"

Masa's face changed slightly, and he looked at Ohnoki.
It's not a good banquet... I knew that Ohnoki's sudden meeting with me must be nothing good. He was trying to sow discord between the Sand Village and Konoha.

But, what Ohnoki is worried about is what Mosa is also worried about.

Now that the Hidden Cloud Village has disappeared, can the remaining two ninja villages remain unscathed?

"Konoha's ambition is definitely not just the Hidden Cloud Village. Their goal is the entire ninja world."

Ohnoki's words were very convincing.

Masa was lost in thought for a moment. Konoha had given Sand Village too much assistance in the past few years. It was an idiotic act to stab Konoha in the back just because of a few words from Ohnoki. "Sand Village and Konoha are allies now... He helped Sand Village a lot, and even you, Iwagakure Village, have received the favor of Konoha."

"That's the brilliance of the Hokage, isn't it?"

"Honey is indeed tempting, but if you continue to eat it, the price you pay is the entire Sand Village. Do you think it's worth it?"

Ōnoki's expression remained unchanged, but he felt bitter in his heart. The bond between Konoha and the Sand Village was too deep. Empty words would never be as real as real gold and silver. Wasn't it because of the billions of taels of favor from Konoha every year that he decisively stabbed the Kumo Village in the back?

Mosa was silent.

The first Kazekage worked hard to create the Sand Village, and his master, the second Kazekage, devoted his entire life to the Sand Village. If this foundation was destroyed in his hands, how would he face them after his death?

But... Konoha's assistance is really great, and Konoha does not owe the Sand Village anything. Instead, Konoha extended a helping hand to the Sand Village when it was in danger.

"Konoha has helped the Sand Village a lot. I can't betray our alliance with Konoha just because of a few words from you."

Mosha thought for a long time and then spoke slowly.

After hearing this, Ohnoki sighed slightly in his heart. Obviously he had expected this result, so he decided to take a step back.

"No, Mr. Kazekage. I have no intention of disrupting the alliance between Konoha and Sand Village. I just want a promise from you."

“When we go to war with the Hidden Cloud Village in the future, I hope you from the Hidden Sand Village won’t kill us.

I guess the Sand Village doesn't want Konoha to be the only dominant force in the ninja world."

"If that's the case, I can agree to your request."

Mosa nodded and agreed to Ohnoki's request. If Konoha really became the only dominant force, the alliance relationship between their two ninja villages would be very different.

The Sand Village, which is already in a weak position, will become even weaker. Once one end of the balance is completely tilted, the outcome can be imagined.

"Also, if Konoha insists on completely destroying the Hidden Cloud Village, and if they succeed, then the next target will probably be my Hidden Cloud Village. I don't need to say more about the next target."

Until then, we can continue our conversation today.”

After saying this, Ōnoki drank the tea in the cup in front of him, looked at Mosa deeply, then threw a purse on the counter and walked out of the inn on his own.

Mosa sat on the stool, not knowing what he was thinking about. He sat there for a long time before getting up and leaving.

Konoha Suburbs
The weather in early spring is still a bit cold.

The train project that Uchiha Nan had been working on for nearly three years had finally started, and as the Hokage he came here in person to hold the groundbreaking ceremony.

A railway is divided into several lines, connecting two large cities in the Land of Fire. There are not only trains that transport goods, but also trains that transport people. The investment is huge, and it would be a long time to make a profit just by selling train tickets. But the accounts are definitely not calculated that way. The invisible benefits of the train are what Uchiha Nan values ​​most.

Konoha's transportation capacity, population mobility, and the appreciation of surrounding land prices.
Although this is still a wasteland, as long as the railway is built, any PowerPoint presentation can attract a large number of investors to buy land and build houses here.
The construction site was bustling with activity, with workers who were originally ninjas hammering nails hard with hammers.

Orochimaru, wearing a safety helmet, shuttles between construction sites. He is now the person in charge of the railway project. Uchiha Nan intends to cultivate him and gives this important project to Orochimaru.

"Orochimaru, if you have any difficulties, remember to speak up."

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Orochimaru's rather immature face appeared extremely excited, and the dark circles around his eyes seemed to have faded a lot.

Uchiha Nan rubbed Orochimaru's hair with a smile on his face. It was so smooth, even though he was a boy.
The image of Orochimaru now is very different from the original Hokage, and it can even be said that they are two different people. At this moment, Orochimaru is determined to use the knowledge he learned from Senju Tobirama to serve Konoha, and is on a smooth road.

If Tobirama Senju had not instilled strange ideas into him in the future, the perverted scientist version of Orochimaru would not have appeared.

The little boy is so nice and capable!

"Isn't that Jiraiya?"

As Uchiha Nan was walking, he suddenly saw a familiar figure. It turned out that Jiraiya was also working here to earn money?

"Is Jiraiya short of money lately?"

"No, he is a free laborer, and he wants to use labor to ease his inner sadness."

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya with eyes full of pity.

Jiraiya has been obsessed with practicing the Sage Mode at Myoboku Mountain, hanging out with that group of toads all day long. He recently returned to Konoha with some success in his studies, intending to show off in front of Tsunade and win her heart.

"Hokage-sama, Jiraiya is heartbroken. No, he is not in love. Anyway, Hokage-sama, Jiraiya is now an excellent worker!"

"Oh~"

Uchiha Nan understood instantly that Jiraiya was a reserved and extroverted licker who liked Tsunade but was also a pervert.
Although these are just some minor problems and will not prevent Jiraiya from becoming an excellent ninja in the future, this is a big taboo in love. No girl would like a playboy.

Of course, if you are handsome enough, strong enough, rich enough, and most importantly, the girl really likes you, then it will be a different story.

You can ride on as many boats as you want.
There is nothing wrong with fraternity!

Just like Duan Zhengchun, Prince Duan. He is fickle but not promiscuous. He really falls in love with those girls and his heart is divided into many petals.

If you are still saying sweet words even when a sword is pierced into your heart, this is not true love. What else can be called true love?
Speaking of which, Jiraiya is really an extremely unsuccessful bootlicker.

Even if she did not appear according to the original story line, Tsunade only regarded Jiraiya as a companion and never regarded Jiraiya as a possible love object.

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been a stranger character named Kato Dan who suddenly appeared and established a relationship with Jiraiya at a speed that was unimaginable. If Kato Dan hadn't been a short-lived person, Tsunade would definitely not have been single for the rest of her life.

It's hard to imagine that a girl would be so proactive when facing someone she likes.

Uchiha Nan also looked at Jiraiya with pity.

"Since Jiraiya is a good ox and a good worker, then use him to your heart's content!"

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Uchiha Nan patted Orochimaru on the shoulder, signaling Orochimaru to make full use of everyone's labor and not to waste it as it would be shameful!
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Uchiha Nan returned to the Hokage Building. He still had a lot of things to deal with.

The loyal ministers and generals of the Fire Nation seem to be unable to hold back lately.

(End of this chapter)