Originally, Gushan Bushui still had the idea of discovering a few talents in the first "Young King of Fighting" exhibition competition, but after looking at the list of finalists, he had to give up.
In the original timeline, there was no one who would succeed in the future. Even the ninjas from several small ninja villages were marginal figures. They could not succeed in their respective territories and wanted to use a new platform. Try your luck with the miscellaneous fish.
"Young Master, you can try to find more talents in the clan. There are many young people waiting to be discovered by the master's family. There is really no need to expect too much from those outside..."
Gushan Bushui sat on the rostrum, and Yasukawa Zaihara stood beside him. He seemed to have noticed something, and couldn't help but suggest,
"Most of those who claim to have unappreciated talents are those who have high ambitions but low abilities, and have no self-awareness..."
"Um!"
He responded noncommittally, and Gu Shan Bu Shui sighed slightly in his heart.
How could Gu Shan Bu Shui not understand these principles?
The Gushan family is a conservative family, but the people at the helm in recent generations have been quite enlightened. The bloated and huge force still maintains a minimum of vitality. Although it is faltering, it is still stable.
The foundation accumulated over the years is extremely rich, it has been involved in all walks of life, and it has also cultivated a large number of key talents.
The only weak areas are ninja and spiritual practice. If he didn't think about using his "foresight" to promote a few "plot characters" who could stand out in the future, Gushan Bushui wouldn't bother to care about these trivial matters.
Those who are truly capable are either in the ninja village or working for the daimyo. Great nobles like the Kosugi family naturally recruit many talents who are waiting for opportunities.
Togakushi Sunrise, Momiji, etc. are all the best in the clan. Yasukawa Zaihara was also recently promoted and is a very useful helper.
What kind of "traveler" needs to go around fighting guerrillas, recruiting talents, and satisfying his "collecting habit"?
He has no background and can only rely on himself to work hard in the "good-for-nothing style" and "retirement style", so he needs the help of "original characters".
Of course, the ancient cedar water divination is also needed, but it is not the wind demon clan. God knows, things like sea monsters are useful, but they cannot play a decisive role.
There are still many confidants who can be used in the Furusugi family, such as the young family governor's fellow students Hatake Kakashi, Metkai and others. There are probably no Twelve Ninjas like Konoha, Shiranui Genma, Ebisu It's not easy to find "supporting characters" either. There are some elites like Mizuki and Umino Iruka who can be picked out.
With a large population base, we cannot count on the most amazing geniuses and children of destiny, but there are still many talents who can do practical things.
What did Yasukawa Zaiyuan mean, and Gushan Bushui didn't understand?
For such a big family, they can't find a few old monks who can chant sutras, so they have to find Yehu Chan from outside?
For example, Kazuma, who became famous in the "King of Fighters" competition, was recommended to the daimyo and is now the leader of the guardian ninja.
In fact, Kazuma was recommended along with the elites trained within the Kosugi family, collectively known as the Thunder Release Four: Beizi, Nanwu, Xidu, and Dongmao.
These four people were originally selected as confidants as the bodyguards of the head of the Furusugi family, but were later assigned to the daimyo guardian nin due to various reasons.
It's not that big nobles like the Kosugi family don't have the strength to train masters, but they can't train a large number of ninjas in a systematic and large-scale way like a ninja village.
After establishing an advantage in the ninja village, they absorbed almost all the essence of the ninja clan during the Warring States Period, and developed ninjutsu to the present level, which the aristocratic forces headed by the daimyo could not imitate.
Some time ago, Asuma Sarutobi joined the Guardian Ninja, and the influence was much greater than expected. With the "son of the current Hokage" as a sign, the daimyo's attempt to recruit the masters of the Land of Fire has also achieved some results.
Chiriku, the monk of the Fire Temple, reluctantly nodded for Sarutobi Asuma's sake after repeatedly declining.
Because of this, it is actually inappropriate for Major Governor Gu Shan to promote few talents within the clan, but to entrust important responsibilities to outsiders who have surrendered halfway.
"It's not me who is rushing to recruit talents, but the civil servants and military generals who are in the group, vying for performance, seeking favor and promotion. 』
The complicated social system is designed to allow "meat eaters" like the Gushan family to select people who are willing to serve and have the ability to contribute and consolidate the family's status. It is necessary to break the rules appropriately and promote them beyond the level. Supplementary adjustments are always like this, which is suspected of destroying order and digging into the foundation of one's own family.
Off the field, the ninjas from the Sound Ninja Village and the Ninja from the Grass Ninja Village were beaten in turn by the young samurai from the Kingdom of Iron in the team competition. They reluctantly watched the "tin can" wearing shiny armor win the crown.
"In a contest between chuunin and below, the samurai has a huge advantage!"
Gu Shanbu Shui, who had a graceful smile on his face and pretended to applaud in congratulations, commented in a low voice,
"The flashy three-skin jutsu and the throwing of ninja tools cannot penetrate the heavy armor defense, and the genin basically does not know C-level or above ninjutsu. It is normal to be an opponent of a samurai who has not trained his body and honed his sword skills since he was a child..."
Yasukawa Zaihara responded with compliments:
"That's true. But when it comes to all age groups, it's not like that. Except for a few very good samurai, most of them are fooled by ninjas."
"The rules for the youth group next year will be changed. Competition scenes are not limited to arenas, naval battles, swamps, deserts, wastelands, and labyrinths. It will provide space for young people with special talents to develop. Otherwise, fairness will not be guaranteed and young people will be frustrated. Ninja’s motivation to participate.”
Having made the decision, Gusugi Bushui ordered, and Yasukawa Zaihara agreed and recorded it on the schedule.
"The venue is about to be expanded, and the existing training ground is no longer enough."
"I filled in several reefs near Yuqi Island to make land, and then developed it. I hired earth escape ninjas to help fill the sea and build the land, lay the foundation and rammed the earth. The cost will be withdrawn from my personal development account, and..."
Gu Shanbu Shui lowered his voice and said,
"Those elite mermaids who followed me north, sent them to build underwater fortresses as a defense chain to protect Yuqi Island."
After writing down this key requirement, Yasukawa Zaihara asked again:
"The training ground on the water was built in accordance with the requirements of the 'King of Fighters' competition. This is not a problem, but the corresponding stands and service points cannot be taken into account. How should we deal with it?"
Gu Shan Bu Shui waved his hand as a matter of course:
"The sub-fields are adapted to local conditions, and the main field can be displayed with closed-circuit television. A fully enclosed ceiling is built at the main venue on Yuqi Island, with three large screens hung in the middle to display the competition conditions at other venues."
"CCTV?"
This new technology is indeed already being used in some places, but it is not mature enough to say how mature it is. Is it too early to have high hopes for it?
After hesitating for a while, Yasukawa Zaiyuan still didn't ask any more questions.
The master has made a request and everything must be explained clearly, so what do you want your subordinates to do?
If there are conditions, you have to go forward. If there are no conditions, you have to create conditions. It is the duty of the minister to solve problems for the master's family, instead of asking about everything in detail, which seems too incompetent.
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After Gu Shan Bu Shui dressed up in his best attire and awarded awards to the three young samurai who had escaped first, he returned to his manor to rest for a while.
After washing up, Kazuma had been waiting in the reception room for a long time.
"After seeing blood, I became like a lion with a true kingly demeanor, instead of the previous one that looked majestic and majestic, but actually had a fierce temperament. It seems that the young governor has gained a lot along the way... …”
"Read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles, marry thousands of flowers...ah!"
Gu Shanbu Shui accidentally spilled the beans and couldn't help but wipe Tulu Piao's mouth.
“If you are well-informed, you will always gain something!”
He had known for a long time that Gusugi Bushui was not a guy who liked ostentation and was very easy-going in private. Kazuma did not ask which girl "Wanlihua" was hidden by the Golden House, but smiled easily:
"It's different! People who are used to seeing life and death can naturally feel the smell of blood from the young governor. I have also heard about the turmoil in the Bear Country. It seems that the young governor has not contributed much in it. few……"
"Not worth mentioning!"
Pretending to be humble, Gu Shanbu Shui said politely and perfunctorily,
"During this period, who are the talents that have been spotted?"
"There are some, but I always feel that they are not enough. It is so hard to find people like the foursome of Lei Dun, who have good strength, tacit cooperation, and super powerful combined attack skills!"
After all, they are elites trained by the Gushan family at a great cost, and they are definitely not comparable to those outside.
"However, there are about a dozen interesting characters. After contacting them, I feel that they are just so-so. I will wait until the end of the 'King of Fighting' competition to decide based on the performance. I guess it will be good if half of them pass the test!"
"About five, barely enough!"
Fusugi Fusui can guess some of Kazuma's thoughts. Among the guardian ninjas nowadays, Kazuma, Sarutobi Asuma and Chiriku are the ones with the highest rankings. The four Thunder Releasers are the confidants of the Kosugi family. , naturally sided with the great nobles headed by the daimyo, and it was unlikely that they would change their camp.
As the leader, Kazuma is actually a loner except for a few cronies who are not worthy of being on the stage.
If you really have any ideas, you can't actually mobilize a few people.
Such a situation is naturally not what Kazuma wants to see. Selecting his subordinates from the "King of Fighting" competition held by the Fusagi family is the fastest way Kazuma can think of to expand his influence.
If it weren't for Kazuma who was firmly against the ninja village, Kosugi Fusui wouldn't even want to cooperate with him.
Sometimes it's so helpless. Kazuma's philosophy actually conflicts with Gushan Bushui's, but they still have to win over each other. Even if they suffer some losses, they still have to join forces to suppress the influence of Ninja Village.
Looking through the files in his hand, Gushan Bushui remembered several highlighted characters.
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Across the sea from Keta Cape, the head of the Hyuga family, Hinata Hiashi, took a dozen Konoha ninjas, nearly a fighting regiment, on a liner that shuttled between the two sides.
The "King of Fighting" competition is about to open, and there are so many high-ranking officials and nobles attending the ceremony. It is really difficult to prevent the ninjas from using the power of the Fusagi family alone. At this time every year, a large-scale mission will be issued to the Leaf Village. , depending on the arrival of guests, Konoha ninjas will be hired to perform important protection.
This year is the second time Hyuga Hizashi has come to Yuqi Island to perform this mission. The last time was nine years ago. Together with his younger brother Hyuga Hizashi, they entered the core of the Gusugi clan as Koharu, the village advisor and elder, moved to bed.
When the Third Ninja War was in full swing, the Furusugi family spent a lot of money to hire high-ranking Konoha ninjas, which really helped the village, which was originally stretched, to regain some blood.
After so many years, things have changed, and I am now the father of two daughters. I no longer have the excitement of traveling far away to see the world.
When the village originally sent this mission, the Hyuga clan leader thought about rejecting it, but then he thought about it. His eldest daughter seemed to have a good relationship with the concubine of the Kosugi clan in the ninja school, even though Hyuga Hinata was too cowardly. His character is Hinata Hinata, and he is also a descendant of the Hyuga clan. He was not completely given up before being defeated by Hinata Hanabi, who was five years younger.
The Hyuga family is the ninja clan in Konoha Village that has the most frequent contacts with worldly nobles. If it weren't for the existence of caged birds, there would be many people who wanted to marry the Hyuga family.
"It's time to say hello. The Uchiha were making such a big fuss that they might as well go outside to avoid the limelight so as not to be involved in the turmoil. 』
It is also a good idea to contact allies in the name of personal relationships with the next generation and avoid places of dispute.
The Hyuga family is so big that it's not easy to stay out of the situation. Both sides are going to see red with their bayonets, and they won't feel at ease with the giant Hyuga family next to them.
Recently, in order to evade requests and temptations from various parties, the Hyuga clan leader has also been racking his brains.
Fortunately, these worries are left behind as the cool sea breeze enters the lungs.
The Hyuga clan leader was shocked and told several of his subordinates:
"The Kosugi family has strict rules, so don't break any taboos. In addition, do your own thing well and don't force yourself to do anything extra. Although the thousand-year-old wealthy family is not a ninja clan, it has already lost its country, and it is unknown how many trump cards are hidden behind it. We don’t dare to mess with some miscellaneous fish, so what we need to do is to eliminate hidden dangers at the venue and protect the safety of the daimyo and his relatives.”
Small forces dare not reach out randomly, and the five major ninja villages will not cause trouble on such occasions. An accident may become the trigger of the Fourth Ninja War. The war will not break out because of lack of preparation.
Among the generals who went to Yuqi Island this time, Mitarai Anko, Moonlight Hayate and Morino Ihiki each led a four-person team and were directly responsible for Hinata and Hinata.
After the staid leader left, Mitarashi Anko, who was out of her mind, smiled and said to several colleagues:
"I heard it's very lively. It's the number one 'fighting tournament' in the world. It would be great if we could also participate!"
"Actually, it's possible!"
The non-smiling Morino Ihiki responded,
"No one has ever said that active ninjas from the five major ninja villages are not allowed to participate..."
However, everyone ignored it by convention.
Because of the Great Ninja World War, the Chunin Examination is often suspended. Now the "King of Fighting" is in its sixteenth year, and it continues to do so year after year. In a few years, its influence will probably exceed that of the Chunin Examination.
At that time, there may be some differences. The ninjas from the five great ninja villages are willing to put aside their prejudices and come to Yuqi Island to fight for the title of 'No. 1 in the world'.
The winners who have become famous over the years are all in the eyes of everyone. It is impossible not to be tempted. However, there are still many unexplainable obstacles before some things can be achieved.
