Naruto Kirigakure System - Chapter 67
“When can I meet the Mizukage?”
Shisui, with a hint of impatience, asked Ao, who observed this and was immediately intrigued. He made a mental note to report this anomaly to Mei later.
At the same time, he began to analyze Shisui’s thoughts internally.
While thinking, he spoke calmly.
“Lord Mizukage is very busy.”
Shisui suppressed his unease and retorted.
“He is the one who asked to see me.”
“That is the Mizukage. Whether he sees you or not doesn’t require your input.”
Shisui was at a loss for words and sat back down, trying to control his inner turmoil while thinking frantically.
Given the situation with the village and his clan, the idea of this news reaching them made him shudder.
It’s highly likely that arrogant clansmen would rejoice at this news, frantically seeking out the clan member capable of controlling a Kage and then making statements about becoming the Kage through that person.
And the village elders might propose extreme measures, leading to increased friction with the Uchiha clan.
The village and the clan would undoubtedly erupt into more intense conflict.
Moreover, from the fervent battle atmosphere in the Hidden Mist today, it’s not surprising that they decide to attack again.
If such a Hidden Mist re-enters the battlefield, it would inevitably bring about the village’s ultimate defeat.
This is, this is…
Shisui’s heart clenched tightly.
——
In the Mizukage’s office, Naoki did not intentionally keep Shisui waiting.
Shisui was a crucial part of his plan to manipulate the Uchiha rebellion; he wouldn’t ignore him deliberately.
But right now, he had more important matters to handle.
The Daimyo was arriving soon.
Indeed.
Just a few hours after Naoki’s coup, he received the shocking news that the Daimyo was arriving soon.
Frankly, considering the earth-shattering changes in the Hidden Mist’s situation, having the Daimyo arrive sooner wasn’t a big deal.
But such speed implied something quite nuanced.
Facing all this, Naoki quickly discovered the truth behind it.
“So, Mei, the Daimyo does have control over some ninjas in the village?”
Mei nodded gravely. Seeing this, Naoki made no effort to hide his killing intent and spoke coldly.
“Why do they always want to meddle in things that shouldn’t belong to them?”
“Naoki.”
Mei called softly.
“The Daimyo controls the country’s economic lifeline and represents the nobles and aristocrats. Violence won’t solve this.”
“Moreover, in recent years, the Hidden Mist has been chaotic, and the Kage has done nothing. Naturally, the Daimyo took the opportunity to seize some power.”
“Bring the list, Mei.”
Naoki said calmly. Mei immediately drew a yellowed piece of paper from her side and handed it to him, clearly prepared.
Reading it carefully from top to bottom, he skimmed over the names of some chunin and genin until he saw a jonin on the list, making him contemplate the complete destruction of the arriving Daimyo.
He handed the list to Zabuza with a cold command.
“Zabuza, inform these ninjas.”
“Return the money they shouldn’t have taken, refuse the orders they shouldn’t follow, and kill those they shouldn’t obey, and I will forgive them.”
“Fail to do so, and they can die.”
Zabuza’s face twisted with bloodlust.
“Lord Naoki, I will teach these people a lesson.”
Just as he was about to leave, Naoki added.
“Bring Kisame. Letting them escape would not be a good outcome.”
Zabuza’s face darkened.
He really doesn’t see my strength, damn Mizukage!
Clenching his fists, he dared not object and silently walked out.
“Mei.”
Watching Zabuza leave, Naoki didn’t bother hiding his thoughts.
“I truly want to kill all those Daimyo and aristocrats in one fell swoop to quickly gather the funds for the Hidden Mist’s development.”
“We can’t do that, Naoki.”
Mei shook her head, not appearing too worried, clearly knowing Naoki wouldn’t go mad and do such a thing.
“The Daimyo has the power to wage war. We might easily eliminate the Daimyo of the Land of Water, but facing a united war from the Daimyo of the other four nations, we probably couldn’t handle it.”
“That’s why I’m only cutting off their overreaching hands without going further.”
“After all, the other villages willingly serve as the Daimyo’s dogs.”
“Therefore, until we can completely overpower the Daimyo and his dogs, I won’t tear the facade.”
Naoki said, then added quietly.
“But to develop the village and pave a new path, we inevitably need more money.”
Hearing this, Mei sighed.
“Back to square one. If we need money, we can’t avoid the Daimyo.”
“Who said so?”
Naoki stood up.
“When the country’s entire military power is united, supporting some non-Daimyo economic systems would be easy, wouldn’t it?”
Mei suddenly froze, looking at Naoki in surprise.
“Naoki, do you have a plan?”
“I do, and many.”
Naoki sighed slightly.
“But many plans can’t be implemented without initial capital accumulation.”
“However, for now, there is one reform that suits us.”
“Cooperate with all merchants and some nobles in the country.”
“Anyone willing to cooperate with us will have trade routes arranged and protected by us, eliminating all instability.”
“Private armies, rogue ninjas, outlaws, all will be cleared out.”
“They get more stable trade environments, and we get funding.”
“Of course, actual implementation depends on calculations, which I’ll leave to you.”
“If this plan fails, there are others.”
Mei’s eyes brightened, then she clenched her fist with a hint of killing intent.
“Those unwilling to cooperate will be entangled in instability.”
Naoki nodded, then shook his head.
“We shouldn’t handle that directly.”
“After all, our country isn’t short of thieves and bandits. If they can’t defeat the Hidden Mist, they’ll go where they should.”
Naoki said calmly.
“With money, we can do more.”
At that moment, an Anbu ninja’s voice came from outside.
“Lord Fourth Mizukage, the Daimyo has arrived.”
Naoki nodded.
“Summon the Third Mizukage.”
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