Putting aside the "former wife of the house master" for the time being, Kosugi Fusui led his cousin Ji Ji to the small pavilion where Ranmaru and Kaguya Kimimaro were playing chess. The others did not approach in a sensible manner.
The New Year is approaching, and it is the time when the depth of winter is strongest. It is rare to have good weather for a week in a row. The water in the shade is still cold, but not frozen. The gurgling stream is led down from the mountains and sparkles in the fish pond.
Gushan Bushui then crushed the pieces of bread on the plate on the stone table and threw them into the water. After a while, a group of fish that were accustomed to cold water came out from the depths to look for food.
The swaying fish tail splashes a little bit of water from time to time, reflecting the sunshine that brings a little warmth, and glowing with a little color.
"Last time, my cousin Zhi Ji said that his heart was as calm as water, and he just wanted to do some small things within his power to try to see the future I imagined. The result..."
Gu Shan Bu Shui sighed softly and said,
"How old is cousin Zhiji this year?"
"Early forties, almost forty-one."
My cousin spoke in a normal manner and did not mean to accuse him. However, my cousin was still a little uncomfortable.
"It's not that I have any special ideas. Mrs. Mikoto doesn't mean to cause trouble to everyone..."
"In this world, few people think they have done something wrong..."
Gushan Bu Shui said leisurely,
"Unfortunately, conflict and chaos always follow and are never far away. I have no prejudice against people named Uchiha. What a woman who has lost the protection of her family wants to do is actually not much different from the Gusugi family. Relationship. What I am more worried about is your thoughts. Growing up, when your parents talked about you, they always praised you for being extremely smart. However, many times, you are smart but not smart enough, which is a negative comment. You like to be clever. People who are smart tend to be misled by their cleverness. You have experienced so much, so you must have a deeper understanding..."
Cousin Zhiji fell silent, not knowing how to make the eloquent Gushan Bushui understand his true thoughts.
The scene froze for a moment.
Gushan Bushui, who was quietly watching the fish fighting for food but not thinking about it at all, suddenly asked:
"Cousin, do you like her very much?"
Even the "Prince in Distress" has a back-up after all. No matter what happens to the daimyo and the Kosugi family, the meat is rotten in the pot. Power and profit are all operating within an inherent framework. The discipline uncle is no longer The powerful young family governor has passed away, but the blood flowing in his body can still make him live a comfortable life for the rest of his life.
In addition, after going through many vicissitudes, he still has a handsome face, which is more charming than the superficial white-faced scholar. As far as the appeal to young girls is concerned, it is not much less than it was back then.
Gu Shan Bu Shui's mother, Princess Liuli, had once mentioned that her cousin should start a family and live a peaceful life. After a few decades, she asked the daimyo to give the name Miao, perhaps to another close branch of the "imperial family".
Many of the great aristocrats and wealthy businessmen who guarded the daimyo and the Furusugi family were deprived of their titles and family names due to various reasons. As long as future generations strive to be worthy, they will naturally be promoted.
The circle formed by blood, marriage, and interests controls all aspects of the Kingdom of Fire. The so-called system is stripped of its cocoons, and the remaining connotation is actually just that.
"Bu Shui, there are some things that cannot be explained clearly in a few words."
"I can't explain it in a few words, so just say it in three days and two nights. I can afford to wait."
The young governor asked solemnly,
"My mother hasn't received the news yet, and I don't know how long I can keep it secret. The Gushan family has a huge business, and I can't possibly have such detailed information."
"All right."
Since there was no way to get away with it, Cousin Zhiji said calmly,
"I admire Mrs. Mikoto more. The people behind her keep telling her to make her own decisions, but they are just trying to encourage her to contribute to her family members. Mrs. Mikoto... I am very repulsive."
"Everyone around her is forcing her to use a honey trap to gain more power under the Gushan family so that she can protect the children of the family?"
"Isn't that what ninjas are like? Especially female ninjas..."
Uncle Zhiji said with a dark expression.
From the beginning, ninjas were a shady profession. It was not until the Sage of Six Paths founded the Ninja Sect that their fate changed.
Women's fighting ability is indeed inferior to that of men. This is a natural evolutionary choice and will not change the overall pattern because of individual outliers. Before the ninja group develops and grows, the mainstream does not need female ninjas at all. Training female ninjas is far less cost-effective than training male ninjas. Their physiological characteristics often cause them to get in the way when performing tasks.
The only characteristic that supports the female ninja profession's struggle for survival is that it does have an advantage when executing honey traps.
After so many years, the development of ninjutsu has been greatly improved as the order of one village and one country has been established. Fields such as medical ninja, sealing class, code decryption and other fields have provided a large number of positions for female ninjas.
Even so, the stigma on female ninjas has not been completely wiped away.
Special cases like Tsunade, Terumi Mei, Uzumaki Mito, and Granny Chiyo do not represent the mainstream. After all, the five major ninja villages are concerned about face, and they have paid great attention to maintaining their own image. Those weak wandering ninjas and small ninja villages often use undesirable seduction tactics when they are sure they are invincible.
In the ninja school of Konoha Village, various arts, etiquette, makeup and other courses are basically prepared for female ninjas. They are equipped with all kinds of mission tools, so naturally they will not leave out the course of "making full use of gender advantages".
A qualified female ninja is absolutely proficient in how to perform honey traps. Ninja values are not too exclusive of this kind of thing.
Of course, if you can't use it, it's better to use it sparingly. With the development of illusions and various forced manipulation seals, female ninjas also try to avoid the embarrassment of going into battle in person and shirtless.
"This woman is in a lot of trouble. If it breaks out, it will probably have an immeasurable impact. Cousin, do you still want to persist?"
"I understand, this kind of turmoil can't scare me. That's right, Mrs. Mikoto..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Gu Shan Bu Shui.
"Leave this to me. Just play your role well. My cousin cannot bear the trouble alone."
"Leave it to you? Water divination..."
Uncle Zhiji smiled bitterly and said,
"I'm just afraid that you'll mess around and make things more complicated."
"How could it be? A widow with a dead husband and two troubled widows is actually not that important. Don't worry, I know what I know..."
In the disbelieving eyes of Haruki's cousin, Fusugi Bosui asked him to calm down for a while, and then visited Uchiha Mikoto again alone, who had been waiting for a long time.
The two of them sat across from each other at the table in the reception room. Uchiha Mikoto had already prepared tea separately, and they were not at all embarrassed or nervous.
"I won't say it to be polite. You can see the current situation clearly. Madam, I solemnly ask, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?"
"Zosuke... I hope he can be safe and sound. Itachi is a precocious child and very strong. As long as he doesn't want to, he will not be wronged. If he didn't have the weakness of his family..."
As long as their family of four can put down all their burdens, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Itachi can live a comfortable life with Saosuke and Uchiha Mikoto on the run.
A bond that is too deep can be a good thing, but it can also bring disaster.
"If Madam, you were dead, or if those restless tribesmen were more honest, Zuosuke would be safe and sound."
"I understand this, but I can't let it go. Zuosuke is a kind boy, but he is too young and easily deceived by others."
"Many times, people can't live without the cage of lies. It's both a restraint and a protection. Madam, you have to be more open-minded."
Gushan Bushui, who was talking casually, paused, changed the topic and asked,
"Then what are your plans for the future?"
"Resign yourself to fate and silently wish that your two children will grow up safely."
"This does not seem to be the measure of the wife of the Uchiha clan."
Gushan Bu Shui smacked his lips, dissatisfied with the other party's perfunctory behavior.
Ever since he knew that this person was still alive, Gushan Bushui went out of his way to find detailed information.
Being able to become a couple with Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Mikoto was also a very hard-working hero when she was young. She won Uchiha Fugaku's favor not only by her dignity and beauty. It is a pity that although Uchiha Mikoto is also a descendant of the family, her ancestors have not awakened the Sharingan for three generations. There are not many times when female ninjas really go to the front line and risk their lives. There are too few female ninjas who open their eyes to the Uchiha family, and no one hopes that Uchiha Mikoto will fight for her compatriots.
Since marrying Uchiha Fugaku and giving birth to a child, he has focused mainly on raising the child and neglected to practice. Although the path of ninja has not been completely ended, his strength has hardly improved.
Except for the frequently used medical ninjutsu, Uchiha Mikoto's combat effectiveness is not as good as before.
Even after experiencing the night of genocide and the thrill of survival, I still haven't awakened the Sharingan, so it is estimated that there will be no possibility in the future.
Facing Gusugi Fusui's doubts, Uchiha Mikoto, who smiled slightly, still had a gentle expression.
It should be said that he was a key figure who influenced the two brothers Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke, and made his cousin Haruki look normal. When it comes to the level of a good wife and mother, there are indeed few people who can match her. The evaluation of a prosperous husband and a good wife is enough.
"Nothing in life is taken for granted. Does Madam take it for granted?"
Without waiting for the other party to answer, Gushan Bushui continued,
"I have no intention of forcing you to submit. In fact, no matter the Uchiha survivors, my wife, or everything around you, they are not very important to me. If my cousin Ji Ji was not involved, I would be prepared to sit back and watch. , let’s see what you can do. It’s okay to just watch the excitement, no matter what trouble it causes, no one would dare to accuse the Gushan family.”
After a pause, Gu Shanbu Shui lowered his voice and warned:
"As a member of the family, Madam must be familiar with the matter of marriage. You and Cousin Haruki are both shady people to the Furusugi family and the Leaf Village. Although there is no substantial harm to your exposure, But it will bring a lot of trouble. My mother has been urging me to let my uncle Zhiji see more of the outside world. It is best to find a virtuous woman as his wife and settle down to take care of the family business. You are also considered to be in the same boat. The whirlpool of worldly affairs has destroyed the beautiful life around you. If you don’t give up, I hope you can marry your cousin Zhiji. Of course, your identities must be kept secret, and you must not say it on the table..."
As long as you fight to the death and refuse to admit it, no one will dare to use force.
"For a widow like me who has lost the use value, it seems to be a good home. However, I still don't know what I need to pay and what I can get?"
Uchiha Mikoto, who had always been calm, lost her previous rejection and looked at Fusugi Fusui, who had already made plans.
"Guan Xian is a good man, and he is favored by many women. If the time comes, I won't be moved, but these are not enough to impress me. Since it is a marriage, it must become better for both parties, not just Dispensable.”
"Want to take revenge? I know who the real masterminds are, where they are and what their weaknesses are."
Major Governor Gu Shan said calmly,
"The power hidden behind the Gushan family that truly holds this country in their hands should not be underestimated."
"Revenge? No need! I am a weak woman and cannot do such a big thing."
"So, protecting your children always requires strength, right? Our Fusagi family can't do too much for a leader with great fanfare. If Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Itachi are in danger, you are the only one Go deal with it.”
"Strength? At my age, can I still be saved?"
Gu Shan Bu Shui smiled and replied:
"This is my problem. As long as you agree, everything can be discussed."
"Then...what do I have to pay?"
"Get married, have children, and be a low-key housewife."
"Get married...have children?"
These are two things. The former is to handle the situation satisfactorily and make it acceptable to all parties, and the latter is the condition of Gushan Bushui.
"You...want the Sharingan?"
"This kind of thing... we have mastered it."
As he spoke, Fusugi Fusui called Ranmaru in, revealing a pair of scarlet eyes, with two magatama spinning in one of the holes, which shocked Uchiha Mikoto into speechlessness.
"Madam, what happens in the dark side of the world is so funny. The things that many people are fighting for are within easy reach for the real people in power. It's not just Sharingan, White Eyes, Red Eyes, Corpse Veins, and Ice Release. Wait, many of the famous Blood Succession Limits in the ninja world are not as simple as they appear on the surface, and our Fusagi family has them..."
It's just bragging, the widow opposite doesn't have the ability to expose it anyway.
"If this is the case, then... what does the sacrifice of our Uchiha family count?"
"The grasshoppers that blocked the road were crushed to pieces by the rolling wheels of history. It's not that you have a problem, but that you need sacrifices. The Uchiha family can't stop it, and the same goes for Konoha Village and the Land of Fire."
"Can the power you give me stop me?"
Gu Shan Bu Shui shook his head slightly:
"I'm on the bus and I'm giving you the ticket to get on the bus. Madam, are you satisfied with my explanation?"
"Is this really such an exaggeration? Then, what are my children?"
"If you don't get on the bus, Uchiha Itachi will be a sacrifice. If you get on the bus, you may become one of the passengers. As for Uchiha Sasuke, he will be whipped to pull the horse."
"I accepted."
In more than thirty years of life, Uchiha Mikoto has never felt as sad as she does now, and at the same time she feels angry at the unfairness of fate.
