The emergence of a ninja village in the Bear Country has not attracted much attention yet.
In a country that is in chaos, several similar organizations emerge every few years. The forces behind them are a mixture of good and bad. Some are chess pieces of the great ninja village, some are bases for rebel ninjas to unite for warmth, and there are even bandit groups who blatantly dominate the mountain. Divide the sphere of influence by land and collect taxes from the surrounding villages and towns, just like a country within a country.
This kind of power rises quickly and declines very quickly. No matter how arrogant it was before, it will be miserable when it declines.
The locals have seen them too much and no longer have any expectations for them, and they have even gradually become accustomed to the days when "the king's flag changes at the top of the city".
As for the justifiable Daimyo of the Bear Country, as long as his orders had no effect outside the palace, they would not be like this.
In the beginning, everyone looked at the rise of the Star Ninja Village from an old perspective. In the past few decades, there were more commotions than the Fuma clan, not just one or two. Didn't they all disappear in the end?
As time went by, Hansaki, who had stabilized the situation, gradually took control of the main combat power of the Bear Country with the secret support of the Kosugi family, and sorted out the chaotic forces of all parties. There was a tendency to transform from a reckless hero to a tyrant who ruled one side. Later, outsiders' impression of him gradually changed.
However, after all, the momentum is short-lived and there are many onlookers. If you want to truly establish a banner and establish a career, you still need to work harder.
The Fuma clan has been in decline for too long, leaving only a shiny signboard. It is not strong enough to support a ninja village. In addition, Hansaki's strength is not too strong. Among the tangled group of allies, those who want to make a move are not ready to replace them. few.
The ninja village formed by relying on long-sleeved communication and forcibly kneading alliances may fall apart at any time.
Now that we have embarked on this path, we can only rely on Hanqi to handle it, and Gushan Bushui can only provide support secretly. If you get involved too deeply, it would be better to just come forward to integrate, and the Feng Mo clan will have little value.
Fortunately, the Bear Country is located on a peninsula surrounded by sea on three sides. As long as it controls the sea, it can be invincible.
After Yuhuo completed his mission and returned to Yuqi Island, Gushan Bushui felt a little relieved after learning about Banqi and Tianzhi's plans.
"Hansaki is a tool man who is pushed to the forefront. He just needs to obey and do the work; Tianzhi is a scholar with autonomy. His research ability is his greatest value. As long as he doesn't do anything extraordinary, let him do it."
The investment of resources is the basis for exploring the unknown research. Whether the results will be achieved or not depends on the flash of inspiration of those true wise men. If Tianzhi is restrained too hard and his spirituality is wiped out, he will be useless.
"Young Master, I'm worried whether a double-dealing person like Tian Zhi will leak the secret to Orochimaru."
"Didn't he say that he and I only have an equal cooperative relationship? Since he feels that he has not betrayed Orochimaru, there is no need to report his private affairs one by one. Cooperation is correct, but whether there is equality or not is a matter of opinion."
Gu Shan Bu Shui smiled and replied,
"There is no conflict between us and Orochimaru. It's okay if he doesn't know. Even if he can't hide it, it's normal for his subordinates to make some extra money after doing their serious work."
This topic is temporarily closed. It is gratifying that Yuhuo, who has just surrendered, can consider on the side of Gu Shan Bushui.
In terms of repaying kindness, the young girl with purple hair is still trustworthy.
"In a few days, you go to Konoha Village with Hongye and take care of Xianglin's food and daily life. It's better to have a playmate at home who is about the same age than to always deal with respectful adults. After you go, follow Hongye's arrangements for personal matters and official matters Obey Togakushi Hinode’s orders.”
For the rest, just let Yuhuo decide on her own. It is not a good thing for a little girl who is not even ten years old to be too repressed and mature too early.
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In Konoha Village, the Uchiha clan has been moving away from the center of the village and to the edge of the village for many years since the Nine-Tails attack on the village.
The newly opened land, which was originally vast and sparsely populated, became prosperous with the arrival of the Uchiha family.
The Uchiha people, who were increasingly alienated from the village, had enough of the sarcastic remarks from the villagers, so they completely closed off the block where they were stationed, and arranged for the tribe members to be on duty day and night. No outsiders were allowed to enter without permission.
He was blatantly separatist and did not take the Leaf Village seriously at all. Not to mention Shimura Danzo, even the seemingly good old man, the third generation of Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, couldn't stand it.
However, that large piece of land was originally the price for moving the Uchiha family from the core area. It is already privately owned in name, and it is up to others to do what the landowner wants to do with it.
Many of the mountains, rivers and lakes are owned by their owners, and there are signs saying "Private property, no entry unless invited" hanging around. In fact, no one is bothered about anything. There is no one to guard it anyway. As long as you are willing to bear the cost, you can sneak in secretly. Someone is in charge.
But it's different in Konoha Village. This is the home that belongs to all the villagers. It would be a bit embarrassing if each family enclosed their own territory and prohibited others from prying into it, not even allowing access to the streets.
They are obviously compatriots in the same ninja village, and they fought side by side in the Third Ninja War a few years ago. As a result, now, if you want to know the other side's movements, you have to send spies.
The Uchiha family is relatively weak. Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi, who finally broke into Konoha Village, are inclined to Konoha and do not agree with the martial arts faction's idea of rebellion.
The Hokage faction is not that stable. In order to keep track of the Uchiha family's movements, a large number of ANBU members have been arranged to monitor important targets overtly or covertly.
As the clan leader, Uchiha Fugaku felt that the family was gradually reaching a dead end and wanted to make changes, but found that many things were beyond his control.
In the past, when they were showing off their power, everyone dared to be angry but dared not speak out. Now it is impossible to find an ally, not even one who is willing to say a few words of justice for the Uchiha family.
The anxious clan leader was pleased with the talent of his eldest son Uchiha Itachi, but at the same time worried about the imminent danger of annihilation of the clan. Uchiha Shisui, whom he had not seen for a long time, came to see him.
"What trouble did the Security Department cause again?"
Recently, the Uchiha people have been very angry, and they are not in a good mood when on duty, which makes the conflict between the family and the villagers more and more obvious.
"The trouble is unprecedented. Some non-Uchiha members of the Security Department have applied to withdraw."
"The Indestructible King of the Great Village"
"Why is this so?"
Uchiha Fugaku was immediately confused.
Although the Security Department is the private territory of the Uchiha family, it is not without any outsiders. Some friendly civilian ninjas, or simply spies planted by Konoha Village, are among them. The number is very small, and everyone understands it tacitly.
Occasionally reveal less important information to express your attitude and have the right to reassure the other party. And Uchiha Shisui is nominally a member of the Security Department, but actually obeys the orders of Shimura Danzo, and Uchiha Itachi is arranged to enter the ANBU.
Once the two countries are completely decoupled, it will be equivalent to breaking up the relationship, and there will be no room for relaxation.
"Are they all confirmed dark rooms?"
"yes!"
The Uchiha family knew that those were spies, and the village also knew that they had been exposed. They had been silent before, but they suddenly quit now. It was obvious that something bad had changed.
