When Kirigakure, Kumogakure and Konoha Village staged the "Urban Country Crisis" in the East China Sea, Kosugi Bosui has been paying attention to the matter, seemingly staying out of the matter and not directly participating. Secretly, the people in Uzushio Village have been asked to be careful not to be taken advantage of. If you are attacked because of your own carelessness, although you can be held responsible and regain your position afterwards, it will be difficult to regain the lost face and dignity in a short period of time.
The Kingdom of Whirlpool is much larger than the Kingdom of Waves, and its strategic location is very similar to the Japanese Islands in Kosugi Bosui's previous life. The area and influence are not that large, but the potential cannot be ignored. It has great influence on the Kingdom of Fire, the Kingdom of Thunder, and the Kingdom of Water. Generally speaking, they are all unsinkable aircraft carriers guarding key routes. If you occupy this place, you will have the initiative.
Back when Konohagakure was too busy to take care of itself, the country was wiped out by a lightning attack. The biggest reason was that the Uzumaki clan was not strong enough, and the backers they relied on also declined in strength, and they could not take care of their "little brother" who was alone overseas. The secondary factor was Kirigakure Village. Neither the Hidden Cloud Village nor the Hidden Leaf Village want to see the die-hard allies of the Leaf Village extend their sphere of influence to such an important sea area.
It has been more than a year since the action to rebuild the Uzumaki Country was put into effect. Kosugi Bosui thought that the Kumo ninja would cause trouble on the border earlier. For example, when the Uchiha family was wiped out and the fire spread to half of the Konoha village, It's a great opportunity. Not taking advantage of the Konoha ninja's lack of strength to test it is really rare for the Kumo ninja who is used to finding every opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
Later, Gusugi Fusui learned that the main reason was that Kirabi, the Eight-Tailed Jinchuuriki, was too restless and caused some minor troubles, so that the Kumo Shinobi did not have much energy to focus on the Uzumaki Country. By the time they are free, Konoha Village is already on the right track and there is no chance to take advantage of it.
As for this sudden incident, according to the information obtained by Gu Shan Bu Shui, it was not the grumpy Raikage who did it intentionally. Instead, Kirabi was exiled to the Giant Turtle Island for confinement, and by the way, with the help of "Truth When practicing in "Waterfall", I don't know what the crappy "rapper" did, which made the giant turtle start to become restless at this time.
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The helpless Yun Ninja simply ignored the mistake and drove the giant turtle all the way south, approaching the Kingdom of Whirlpool.
It's not that Yunyin Village has any special ideas, it's just that it has been peaceful for too long and has nothing to do, so it wants to find something to do. I don’t really expect to gain anything, but if the enemy is stupid, I will make a lot of money.
"I didn't realize it before, but now I realize that this ghost place is really a powder keg, and it can be ignited at a moment's notice. 』
Countries with similar experiences include the Country of Rain, the Country of Grass, the Country of Taki, and the Country of Good Fields. Once a war breaks out, these buffer zones will become battlefields for ninjas to fight back and forth. Even in peacetime, you may not be able to breathe a few breaths.
The border conflict between the Kingdom of Grass and the Kingdom of Earth has almost never stopped. Of course, outside of ninja wars, Iwagakure Village generally does not end directly. Instead, it spends money to hire wandering ninjas or rebel ninja organizations to fight proxy wars.
The first brigade of the five major ninja villages had to deal with the partial force of the small country's ninja village in order to protect themselves. Once or twice was okay, but as time went by, the small force that was not very strong in the first place was so weakened that there was no time to breathe at all. . It is already difficult to survive. Stories about keeping a low profile, accumulating strength, and becoming a blockbuster will only appear in the fantasies written by literati.
In the ninja world for so many years, there has only been one Sanshouyu Hanzo. He almost single-handedly changed the power structure of the ninja world. He was known as a "demigod" and failed. Forget about the so-called "overtaking on a curve". , no chance.
The Kingdom of Whirlpool, a hub country located at a crossroads on the sea, does not even have the opportunity to maintain its independence. The only chance is to seek refuge with its powerful neighbors, contribute its own strength, and exchange for the protection of big forces.
If the Gushan family goes out in person, they will definitely have a great chance of taking the Kingdom of Whirlpool into their hands. However, that would be too eye-catching. The semi-independent state like before, and the line of marriage to strengthen cooperation would be good for everyone.
"Should I go to the Kingdom of Whirlpool, stay with my subjects, and tide over the difficulties together?"
While Momiji was coaxing the child, she said to Furugi Bosui, who was sitting in the pavilion, throwing bread crumbs and feeding the fish,
"Is the Kumo ninja going to plunder the Kingdom of Whirlpool again?"
"What difficulty? Don't worry, there is nothing valuable in the Whirlpool Kingdom today. Except for that piece of land, no one will be interested in it."
"I always feel a sense of panic and urgency. Everyone is afraid that what happened back then will happen again. After all, the old people who have experienced the disaster of destroying the country are not dead yet."
"It is a good thing to have some twists and turns. If a country or a nation goes too smoothly, it will fall into a cycle of self-expansion and even destruction. Overcoming fear and difficulties can build self-confidence. If there are epic stories of wars and heroes, things can go faster. To strengthen the sense of identity. The country of Uzumaki... is too young to be a country. Most of the existing residents have been forced or semi-forced migration. The so-called indigenous people - the Uzumaki clan, have long lost the spirit of the thousand-year-old family. There... ...It can barely be regarded as a gathering place for losers who were forcibly kneaded together by the Gushan family and joined the group to keep warm. There is still a long way to go before it becomes a normal country."
It's not that Kosugi Bosui looks down on the current Uzumaki Country. If it were so easy to build a country, the ninja world would have been shattered long ago. There would never be such a behemoth as the Five Great Nations.
To put it bluntly, the current Whirlpool Kingdom is just a toy in the hands of Gu Shanbu. Once the support is withdrawn, it will disappear immediately. According to the level of the country in the previous life, the current Whirlpool Country is not even a colony or a protectorate. At most, it is a trade transit station and advance base. If you ask the current residents of the Country of Whirlpool, how many of them are willing to settle there and let their descendants become native subjects of the Country of Whirlpool, the data will probably be very ugly.
Isn't it good to be a person from the Fire Country? You must go to the Whirlpool Country, endure the threats from the Thunder Country and the Water Country, and worry all day long that the Cloud Ninja and Mist Ninja will come knocking on your door?
After the two discussed for a while, Hongye couldn't help but sigh:
"Although I have long understood that my reputation as a hero of the restoration of the country is all in vain. But when I really sit in this position, I also want to do something for the people of my clan, but the result... is nothing more than this."
Hearing this, Gushan Bushui responded with a smile:
"Unless you are so powerful that it does not rely on collective power at all, you can single-handedly control the world and make rules that people will not dare to violate. To be honest, even gods may not be able to do it. Those shrines, temples, and witches, Priests, monks, etc. are all indispensable in order to show the will of the gods, order, system, and the force and culture to maintain it. If I were not lucky enough to be born into the Gushan family, I would not necessarily be stronger than you. However, you The saying 'within one's ability' does not mean that there is nothing to do."
After a pause, under Hongye's delighted gaze, Gusugi Bushui continued to explain:
"As the controller of a force, there are two important things to focus on, sacrifice and war. This is the key to establishing the 'orthodox' status and preventing the loss of power. The specific implementation strategy lies in two points, 'high above' and 'lowly in the dust' , the necessary sense of mystery helps to establish authority. Don’t mingle with your subordinates in everything. If you are too familiar, you will be looked down upon by others, and your personality and preferences may even be revealed, and you will be led by the nose by outsiders. Moreover, as a monarch, you will always be Everyone must realize that they must not lose the support of the largest and most humble people at the bottom, otherwise, you will be ignored by your close subordinates..."
Hongye didn't understand the importance of "name" and "weapons" at all, and he had no basis for learning and practice. He rashly became the hero of the restoration of the Whirlpool Kingdom, and often didn't know what to do.
Hong Ye, who listened quietly, thought for a while and then said:
"You mean, I don't want to make irresponsible remarks on the specific affairs of the Kingdom of Whirlpool, and I just act as the final arbiter?"
Gu Shan Bu Shui nodded:
"At this time, you must stay calm and don't end up easily. Once you choose a direction, you will definitely offend another group of people. This will not do you any good, even if the facts prove that you are right, except for the praise of the wise, There is no direct benefit to saying that "monarchy" itself is a wise monarch. If you are a wise monarch, the same cannot be said for your descendants. To put it bluntly, the common people at the lowest level mostly place their hopes on the king who is wise, powerful, and loves the people like a son. Crack down on corrupt officials and promote loyal and virtuous people. But in fact, there is no monarch who fully meets their expectations. In fact, the more upright and ideal the monarch is, the more isolated he is from the grassroots, and it is easier for him to do bad things with good intentions."
There are countless examples of this kind, whether in past lives or in recent lives. The more they love to toss, the more they prove that people who are good at it and love to play really have no self-awareness.
"I...seem to understand something."
If there is any enlightenment, the eyes of Hong Ye will shine slightly,
"I am actually invincible. As long as the subjects of the Kingdom of Whirlpool still support me, I will be as stable as Mount Tai. Therefore, what needs to be done most is not to defend the enemy from outside the country, work hard to govern, enrich the country and strengthen the army, but to build bridges. Pending roads, comforting the orphans and widows, honoring heroes and martyrs, educating young children, and plating a layer of gold for me and my descendants..."
"Understood?"
Gu Shan Bu Shui nodded approvingly,
"What does the name of the Uzumaki Country and the leader of Uzushio Village mean to you? The wife of the Gusugi family is far more noble than those. For you, it is at most a family fortune. To gain a good reputation, let The incompetent descendants can secure their position as great names, so that they won’t be unable to fight for anything..."
To put it bluntly, everything in Uzumaki Country and Uzushio Village is not important to Furugi Bushui. To Hongye, it is of some value now and in the near future, but it is not her home, not even her natal family. It was just a piece of "fief" and property. The parents would take good care of it and leave it to the "prodigal son" when the time was right.
Hongye's birth meant that she didn't know much in certain fields. Although she had seen a lot by following Gushan Bushui, there was still a big gap between watching and doing it herself.
"Some people... object to you and our daughter not just because you have a low status and unclear bloodline, but because you are the young lady of the Gushan family and cannot be someone who does not even follow the 'rules of the game' in our circle. Outsiders should understand, otherwise, some 'games' that are conventional but not written down on paper will get in the way."
"Um."
Hongye smiled in relief,
"The whole thing in the Kingdom of Whirlpool is not only to promote my status, but also to let me practice my skills."
"Understood, let's go ahead and do it. Inaba Port has a batch of medicinal materials, rice, flour, grains and oils that are about to expire in the middle of the year. We will replenish some cloth and help build a few enlightenment primary schools. We can do charity before the Chinese New Year. Thunder, rain and dew are all yours. Well, do something practical that people will remember. It is best to have something that will be a long-term 'landmark' that people will remember. Conquering people's hearts is much more important than conquering enemies."
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Off the coast of the Country of Uzumaki, after the curse seal was sealed, Terumi Mei, who had adapted for a period of time, returned to Kirigakure Village and returned to the fourth generation of the Mizukage, Gojuki, and was later sent to this area of water scattered with islands and reefs. The northern border of the country.
There are not many inhabited islands in this archipelago, and there are very few remote places that do not communicate with the outside world. Apart from knowing that their location belongs to the Kingdom of Water, they know almost nothing about the outside world.
There are tens of thousands of large and small islands in the Kingdom of Water, and it is impossible for the Mist Ninja to manage them all, so they can only establish contact points in a few important places.
When the information about the Kumo ninja's arrival arrived at Kirigakure Village, it was relatively late. Terumi Mei, who came with a dozen capable subordinates, thought he had missed a good opportunity. As a result, the speed of the Giant Turtle Island was very slow. Waiting for the Kirigakure ninja When we arrived, we were still a hundred kilometers away.
"The noisy Yun Ninja is so unreliable in his actions and has a sharp tongue. If we really fight, he is not very courageous."
Lin Jiaoyu, who is becoming more powerful and more eccentric in temperament, said sarcastically in a weird accent,
"Are we going to take the initiative?"
"No, now is not the time to start the Fourth Ninja War."
Terumi Mei simply refused.
"Is the Kingdom of Whirlpool so important? Since I have been idle for so long, I might as well take this opportunity to practice my skills by playing a game."
Such an attitude of not caring about the enemy or one's own life, and treating war as a child's play, is indeed the common style of Kiri ninjas. Even though Gouji has lost its warehouse and implemented reforms for many years, the legacy of "blood mist" still lingers.
The annihilation of the Kaguya clan has indeed shocked many individuals and forces in the Kingdom of Water who are dissatisfied with the authority of the Mizukage, but it will take time for subtle changes to be made before the situation is completely reversed.
"Go to the Kingdom of Whirlpool. I heard that it is now an open free port. As allies of allies, we should not be boycotted."
Without responding to Lin Yuri's half-joking words, Mei Terumi pointed to the distant sea where the outline of the island in the distance could almost be seen.
The border of the Kingdom of Water is here. After this place, it is no longer the sphere of influence of the Mist Ninja. Although there are no famous masters in Uzumaki Village, the secular power supported by the Gushan family is still very powerful.
"It's not easy to kill people there, so what are you going to do?"
Yuri Lin has seen the towering towers and the dark muzzles.
The new user of Thunder Blade Fang, who had suffered the loss of naval gun salvos, did not want to resist the bombardment of heavy artillery again.
