This year's Inaba Port is a little busier than in previous years.
It has been many years since the Third Ninja War ended, and all major countries have gradually recovered their strength. Ever since the incident occurred when the Kumogakure village coveted the power of the blood successor, the Byakugan, and abducted Hyuga Hinata, Hyuga Hizashi settled the disputes between all parties at the cost of suicide. The chilling atmosphere of the battle gradually dissipated as Konoha Village and Cloud Hidden Village settled down.
Arms are gradually weakening, and several major ninja villages are silently licking their wounds. The number of official ninjas has been reduced again and again. Large-scale wars are entrusted to wandering ninja groups to fight, and proxy wars are fought with great joy.
With no major wars and small wars occurring one after another, the Fire Nation's economy has ushered in a period of rapid growth for several years. Kosugi Fusui officially withdrew from the Leaf Village Ninja School and returned to the family to take charge. He just happened to catch a ride on the momentum of the storm. In addition, he lost no time in coming up with some "new inventions" and improved some production efficiency, making Inaba Port prosperity to a higher level.
This high point that once dominated the fate of most of the ninja continent seems to be reaching a magnificent peak again after a few hundred years.
Inaba Academy, which has only been in operation for a short time, will invite some of the students’ parents to observe the children’s achievements after the final examination is held at the end of the year.
The general format is similar to a teacher leading a student to hold a temple fair or ceremony, allowing the outstanding students to show their outstanding side to less knowledgeable parents, and strengthen their confidence in sending their children to school.
In the ninja world that lacks "everything is inferior but reading is good", most of the lower class are illiterate and have no real understanding of the principle that "knowledge changes destiny". Having more children is just to have more cheap labor, and it is definitely not for fighting. One chance at that slim genetic mutation, a golden phoenix flying out of the chicken coop, the possibility of changing the fate of the family.
In order to keep Inaba Academy going, Kosugi Fusui had to continue to subsidize it until the first batch of children graduated, the social status was effectively improved, and the general public's view of this universal academy was changed.
"Until now, most parents send their children here just to get a few free meals and save some family expenses. They don't dare to hope for scholarships, official careers recommended by the Gushan family, or high-paying positions..."
Gu Shan Bu Shui couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the simple "mud-legged" people pointing and pointing as they were walking around in a circus.
The centuries-old history of the ninja world has taught these people at the bottom to recognize the reality and not to expect to cross class barriers. There really aren't that many "Phoenix Man" or "Cinderella" stories that make the general public lustful. Even in fantasy, the protagonist who is miserable at the beginning will end up with a noble bloodline and a proper "revenge of the prince in trouble" instead of "the king, the prince and the general will rather have his kind". The former's routine is deep and broad. It was well received, but the latter was considered to be out of touch with reality and laughable.
Mitarai Anko, who was eating fried skewers and wandering around with Furugi Bosui, really liked this kind of liveliness without rules and order. As the leader of the supporting teachers and the consultant of the student festival, this carefree female ninja still Very satisfied.
"It is precisely because of this contrast that it seems interesting. It is too boring to look the same. We in Konoha Village often encounter this kind of thing. Do you remember that cold-faced man Morino Yinhiki, who just entered the ninja school? When he was a child, he was as childish as a little chicken, but now he is also an elite in the torture department?"
This person is Gushan Bushui's classmate, so of course he is no stranger to him. Morino Yinhiki was not a native of Konoha Village, but came from a peasant family in a vassal country. After many layers of selection, he passed five levels and killed six generals before he was reluctantly accepted by Konoha Ninja School. After more than ten years of hard work, he grew up. He is the leader of Konoha Village.
There are not many such people in Konoha Village, but there are quite a few. There are always a few such "naturalized ninjas" who emerge every year.
Inaba Academy is a new school, and there is still a long way to go before it can compete with the Konohagakure Ninja School.
"What is cultivated here are not ninjas, but composite talents that can be used. Combat prowess is only a part of the assessment...a small part. The elimination rate of the Konoha Ninja School is too high. The promotion ratio is 1 out of 10 during non-war times. , it’s not worth my effort at all.”
Konoha Village only needs to select the best ninjas, while Gusugi Bosui wants to promote a lot of "tool people" to fill a large number of positions in the Fire Country. It wants "craftsmen" not "supermen". This is ancient Shan Bushui's original intention of establishing a civilian school.
Of course, for some individuals who are really outstanding, Master Gusugi will not hesitate to pave a bright road for them. Going to the Konoha Ninja School as an exchange student is only part of the choice. In the future, secondary education and secondary education will be established based on enlightenment education. Higher education.
Primary school is only for literacy, secondary education and vocational education cultivate talents for society, and higher education selects real elites and adds fresh blood to the top of the Fire Nation.
"It's really hard to describe chatting with the Major Governor."
Mitarashi Anko casually threw the bamboo stick in her hand into the trash can on the roadside, wiped the corners of her mouth and said,
"It's really comforting to talk nonsense when there is nothing to do. Once you have any calculations, you will ramble on and on, making people feel that there is nothing to talk about."
"Then do you have anything serious to talk to me about?"
Gu Shan Bu Shui shrugged and responded nonchalantly,
"Speaking of which, you and I have hardly ever been alone together. Have we ever had such a conversation?"
In terms of friendship, the two of them really have nothing to talk about. Anko Mitarashi was a student of Orochimaru in the past, with a good background and a bright future. Fusugi Fusui was just a noble child with a somewhat embarrassing status. After he and Yuhi Kurenai got acquainted, , just as a best friend, I chatted with Gushan Bushui.
"If you were from the Leaf Village and not the young master of the Furusugi family, I think you might get along with you. You don't look like a serious and honest person at first glance, and I... the one I hate the most is Asmana. He has a half-hearted and arrogant attitude and Kakashi's stale smell of bitterness and hatred."
"It's usually not obvious that you have such a big opinion against the two of them."
"Having an opinion doesn't mean I have to show it, and it doesn't prevent me from having official dealings with them."
Gusugi Bushui glanced at the female ninja who was a bit drunk even though she didn't drink much. She frowned slightly and did not agree with what the other party said.
At this time, Mitarashi Anko should have had some of her memories about Orochimaru, the Kingdom of the Sea, and the Curse Seal sealed. However, even if she couldn't remember it, some of her instincts rooted in her subconscious would still affect her actions unconsciously. .
The seal is not omnipotent. When the time comes, or when it is stimulated, it will burst out.
"Why don't you say anything? Do you think it's inappropriate to talk about something shallow and deep?"
The female ninja sneered a few times, then smacked her mouth.
"It is precisely because you are not a Konoha ninja that I can say a few more words. There are too many rules in our Konoha village, and few can really bring surprises. Hatake Kakashi used to be a bit sharp, but now I’ve learned to hide my clumsiness, but it’s much less interesting. The noisy Uchihas are no longer around. Although Konoha Village is peaceful, it also feels lifeless..."
It seems that Orochimaru did not choose Mitarai Anko as his disciple casually. There is a deep crazy temperament hidden in this person.
I don't know if it was inspired by the curse seal of heaven. In short, it seems that he is not a good person to get along with.
Seeing that Furugi Bosui remained silent, Mitarashi Anko restrained her slightly wild smile and said:
"If I don't tell you, you should have guessed that the old man Sandaime admires the exchange students you sent. I have to say that the Kosugi family has always been unobtrusive, and when they do it, people are surprised. Xianglin is outstanding, and also It can be said that due to his family background and good training, a proud man like Shiro will definitely be promoted to Jonin before the age of fifteen during the Third Ninja War. Of course, if he doesn't die on the way..."
If it had been wartime, Bai's talent would have been graduated early. What's even more frightening is that it has only been more than a year since he received funding from the Gushan family and began his enlightenment education.
Although it has been delayed for several years, it is not too late now and it is not difficult to catch up.
Bai's experience is not a secret. Gu Shan Bu Shui made some compensation, but did not deliberately hide it. A refugee from the Border Islands of the Land of Water, her mother deliberately stayed away from other people in order to cover up her blood inheritance and ice escape. Until she was sent to the Kosugi family's immigration ship, she had little contact with outsiders, let alone received any decent teachings. .
It was such a lonely child who outshone the young people carefully cultivated in Konoha Village.
"I don't object to him continuing to stay in Konoha Village. It doesn't matter if he becomes an official ninja. The key is, what is Konoye Village prepared to pay? This is not Bai's business, but the future of more exchange students in the future. We need to agree on a standard for how to arrange it, rather than making special arrangements for a certain person..."
Gusugi Bushui can rest assured about Shiro's child. Strength is one thing. The key is that he attaches great importance to emotions. It won't be a big deal for him to be attracted by Konoha Village in the future. As long as the Gusugi family does not fail him, this kindness will be remembered for a lifetime. .
What's more, his parents were still "working" under the Gushan family. After all, Gushan Bushui was also the benefactor who saved their family from suffering.
If he repays his kindness, he will not become an enemy, and he can still be used by Gusugi to divine water. The other things are not important. Even if he has spare power to contribute to Konoha Village, what's the point? It is impossible to say that the fate of Konoha Village in the future will be in the hands of Gushan Bushui. It is really a dream to take the opportunity to arrange a few reliable chess pieces.
Of course, you can prepare in this way, but you cannot negotiate in this way, and the benefits you want cannot be less. Since Konoha Village is sure that Shiro will side with Konoha Village, let's compare whether the Fire Country or Konoha Village is greater.
Sarutobi Asuma can claim to be a daimyo guardian nin, and Shiro's dual identity may be more in line with expectations.
"There is one thing that you Konoha ninjas may not be aware of. There have been problems with the heirs of the Kosugi family for three consecutive generations. The succession of my mother, Princess Ruri, was the result of a compromise between all parties. Although I have not encountered any disputes over inheritance rights. , however, did not complete the marriage task as expected by some people, and also suffered a lot of criticism. When Xianglin grows up, if he is expected to inherit the family business, he will have to consider the issue of recruiting a son-in-law. Choosing a son-in-law is originally a troublesome matter , Xianglin still has a ninja identity. If he doesn’t have a capable helper, he may not be able to secure his position as the family governor. So..."
"You mean, Bai is your chosen son-in-law?"
"It's an alternative. Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? This child has a clean background, has no troubles, has a gentle and pure temperament, is talented, and treats people well. With him helping Xianglin, who is a bit rough in life, I am very happy. satisfied."
Gushan Bushui had also thought carefully about the above-mentioned remarks. The so-called options for a son-in-law were of course just talking about a false idea. It sounded like that, but who could say for sure what would happen more than ten years later?
Maybe Kaoru doesn't like Shiro, a gentle and elegant person, and instead likes Inuzuka Kiba. As a father, Furugi Fusui, does he really want to beat the mandarin duck?
In fact, it must be Xianglin who inherits the power of the Gushan family? Maybe she's addicted to being a ninja and doesn't want to do it, so she has to let Hiiragi take the lead!
However, when these words came out of Gushan Bushui's mouth, their weight was different.
If in the future the Optimus Prime of Konoha Village leaves everything behind to become the son-in-law of the Kosugi family, will Konoha Village lose everything?
"I knew that this Lao Shizi's mission would not be so simple. It is really difficult for you noble families to deal with all the twists and turns."
Mitarashi Anko couldn't help but drooped her face in frustration.
"The outcome of this matter does not depend on Shiro, but on the positioning relationship between Konoha Village and our Furusugi family. How deep the cooperation is, and the flow of talents between Konoha ninjas, daimyo and the Furusugi family. Whether there are rules and regulations is the key.”
For a long time, Kosugi Fusui has been coveting the educational achievements of Konoha Village and tried every means to poach them, but the results were not very good. Inaba Academy is already the most successful one.
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The education of civilians in the Fire Country is really poor. If you want to promote a group of cronies, you can't find a few decent crooks.
"I will reply to the Sandaime immediately and ask him to make a decision."
Mitarai Anko gave up on persuading her face to face. This was really not something that a small messenger could make up her mind about. Gusugi Fusui did not scare her, but concluded very plainly:
"After the new year, I will go to Konoha Village, and then I will visit the Sandaime to discuss it in detail."
"Hope it goes well."
When the business came to an end, Mitarashi Anko put it aside and calmly changed the topic.
"Has Hong contacted you during these times? I feel like she has changed a lot recently..."
"How to say?"
"You may not know that in Konoha Village, the relationship between Kurenai and Asuma has been 'normalized'."
In the past, to avoid suspicion and fear of misunderstanding by Kosugi Busuzu, Yuhi Kurenai and Sarutobi Asuma had always maintained a relatively distant distance. Now they seem to be much closer, similar to the interactions between ordinary acquaintances and classmates.
She probably understood that such small actions really did not affect Gushan Bushui's perception of her, and there was no need to deliberately alienate certain people.
"I didn't like the way I used to be, but I couldn't let it go. Maybe it was the bad relationship between friends. I knew back then that you wouldn't look down on ninjas like other aristocratic children, but And I will never betray my own interests for the sake of Hong."
"Maybe……"
To put it bluntly, it’s still a question of whether it’s worth it. Who doesn’t like young and beautiful girls? It's not Gushan Bushui's style to miss important things just for the sake of pleasure.
"I've always been curious, among the girls in the same class, who do you think is the most attractive? Even those of the same age..."
"Shizune, I think it's good."
"Oh? This is big news. I have to tell Hong..."
