Not long after the daimyo arrived, Sarutobi Hiruzen rarely left Konoha Village and came to the manor to visit. The Hokage Sandaime, who had only heard about it and observed it from a distance, but had not actually visited it, was still a little curious about this place.
It is not easy to build such a beautiful manor castle in a barren land. Spending money to build is only one aspect. What is really surprising is that the Gushan family can actually create a small town on private land with it as its core.
Before this, there were no large-scale human settlements within tens of kilometers around Konoha Village.
Of course, Konoha Village is the undisputed center of this land. However, it doesn't work anymore. Within a few kilometers of Konoha Village, there is a castle-like manor that is not less prosperous. Everything has changed.
Because the core of this area is the palace specially prepared for Gu Shan Bushui and his family, and there are also a lot of entertainment venues set up outside to serve dignitaries.
This place is very close to Konoha Village. It was originally intended as a temporary stop for rest and recuperation. There is no official government office. It turns out that it is deserted because the terrain is difficult and development is difficult. No one wants to be taken advantage of.
Looking at the map, we can easily tell that this place is right on the main traffic road. Once the town is formed, there will definitely be a lot of people traveling from north to south.
In fact, outside the current castle-like manor, there is a large block with various eating, drinking and entertainment facilities. The nearby Konoha Village does not have a distinctive Kabuki Hall, and there are all kinds of large and small styles here. There are bars, clubs, hotels and more.
Of course, there are still various restrictions on the business operations of places in special industries. In addition, department stores, concert halls, coffee houses, cinemas, theaters and entertainment halls, etc. are becoming more and more popular. There is a tendency for this place to catch up and replace Konoha Village as a central city that is well-known far and wide.
Gushan Bushui actually didn't pay much attention to this place earlier. He thought that after staying in the ninja school for six years and becoming a ninja, he wouldn't need this temporary residence.
Unexpectedly, I stayed in Konoha Village for more than ten years. The team that originally served Gushan Bushui and his entourage also grew. There were more and more shops and practitioners providing various daily necessities and leisure enjoyment for the servants and guards, and then it became what it is now.
In private, when everyone communicates, they call this castle-like manor
"Furusugi Shinjuku" has become a familiar place over time.
"Shinjuku Town". In fact, even the Konoha ninjas have gradually accepted this statement. After stressful tasks, they will come to Shinjuku Town from time to time for recreation. After all, the entertainment service industry here is not at the same level as that in Konoha Village.
After visiting the Daimyo and the Furusugi family, Hiruzen Sarutobi was not in a hurry to leave, and wandered around Shinjuku Town while observing.
"It's really a place that makes people forget to leave!" Compared with the simple and unpretentious style of Konoha Village, the atmosphere of Shinjuku Town is obviously full of money and wealth.
That kind of luxury and nobility from the inside out cannot be cultivated by a thousand-year-old wealthy family like the Gushan family.
This is not to show their dignity, but this is what they are like. Even if they are not very ostentatious, no one will compete with them for wealth. No one dared to do so before, and now no one even bares their teeth.
Feeling Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes frequently looking at the Kabuki Hall, Shiranui Genma sighed: "Sandaime, it's not dark yet and many places are not open. Should we look at other places first?" Accompanying Sarutobi this time Hiruzen came, in addition to Shiranui Genma and Tamakiri, there was also a secret sentinel named Yinwaxi. The three of them could use the Flying Thunder God Formation. Once in danger, they could work together to use the time and space ninjutsu to destroy Sarutobi Sun. Send him back to Konoha Village.
Although it is so close to Konoha Village and is in an area controlled by the Furugi family, there should be no danger, but there is no guarantee.
Just when the group of people were dazzled by the sight, a group of luxury carriages drove towards them. The Konoha ninja group gave way to the roadside a little, but unexpectedly the carriage arrived and stopped, and then three people walked out.
"It's really the Sandaime's face, long time no see."
"Princess Liuli, Mr. Masaki, and Mrs. Shijimi, nice to meet you."
"I really didn't expect to see you here. This is..."
"I just paid a visit to the Daimyo and had a conversation, and I'm about to return."
"Don't stay a little longer? It will get dark soon and it will be even more lively..."
"Forget it, there are still things in the village, so there is no need to delay."
"Then... I won't bother you. In a few days, our family will go to your village to chat."
"Welcome!" The annual Chunin Exam is not only a display of strength, but also an important social event.
This year's Chuunin Examination actually had no gimmicks to talk about, but the Daimyo family and the Fusagi family came together the most.
There are only a handful of years when all the members of the Genpei clan have cheered for the Chuunin Exams. After all, they are all the most powerful people in the Fire Country. If they are gathered together like this, if they are all taken over by others, the Fire Country will be turned upside down.
This kind of thing is both an honor and a pressure. The more distinguished guests present, the more prosperous Konoha Village is, but the security pressure will undoubtedly be much greater.
If anything happens to anyone, it will be a huge blow to the reputation of Konoha Village. Mrs. Shijimi, who was holding her beloved cat Xiaohu, looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen's retreating back and couldn't help but sigh.
"The Sandaime has become much older. It is estimated that he will abdicate in favor of someone new in the near future! I don't know who will take the position of the Fifth Generation..." Furugi Ruri chuckled and responded: "Anyway, it's all the Konoha ninjas who worry about. It has nothing to do with us. We were delayed a bit on the way, and I guess the others can’t wait any longer, and I don’t know if Xiaoyi is going to make a fuss about eating again.”
"That's great. I don't know when Liangzhong will be willing to obey, get married, and give birth to a strong heir."
"It's coming, it's coming! My grandson is coming as soon as he wants. Look at me, I'm not even prepared. I became a grandmother at a young age."
"I hope so!" Gushan Zhengcheng watched his sister-in-law and sister-in-law talking with a smile on his face, but his heart was peaceful.
Over the years, not only the Kosugi family has been thin, but also the Daimyo family has very few direct descendants. According to the tradition of the Fire Nation, if Liang does not have a serious heir, he will adopt a child from the Gushan family and become the heir apparent.
Just like when Kosugi Haruki was deposed and there was no direct heir, his cousin Princess Liuli changed her surname to Kosugi, married Masaki Yasukawa, inherited the family inheritance, and gave birth to Kosugi Bushui, until now.
This kind of thing happened more than once in ancient times. During the Warring States Period, the major ninja clans gathered under the banners of the Senju and Uchiha, forming two evenly matched factions. Attacks continued, and the world was not at peace. In order to compete for the unique orthodox status, the two Genpei clans fought fiercely, and the East and West competed for hundreds of years. Finally, the order of one village and one country was established, and the Warring States Period ended, and the two races became much more harmonious.
After several generations of marriage, the bloodlines of both parties have become very close. However, the dispute over family names still exists, but it is not as fierce and bloody as before.
Mrs. Shijimi obviously didn't want anyone from the Kosugi family to occupy the daimyo position in the future, so she talked about Yoshigege's blind date from time to time.
Many people would not even dare to think about having the child of a woman of low birth become a famous ninja. The Kosugi family has been quarreling for so many years, so they shouldn't bring trouble to the daimyo.
Princess Liuli didn't seem to realize the hint in her sister-in-law's words at all. She was talking and laughing along the way. It wasn't until after greeting the elders and going back to their respective houses that Gushan Zhengcheng smiled and teased: "Our sister-in-law is a little anxious. Afraid that our granddaughter will steal his place..."
"I know!"
"I'm just telling you, you don't understand! It's very difficult to cooperate with her."
"It's okay! It's just that the Gushan family is managed very well by water divination, and I don't need to worry about it, so it's just easier. Liangshige has been learning water divination all the time, like a child who hasn't grown up. When will he have his own Advocacy holds up the backbone of the country."
"The Daimyo is in his prime, so there is no need to worry about it for a while, Yoshijuge...it's still early!"
"My parents are worried!" While the two were joking, Liang Zhong, who was at the center of the topic, was also receiving repeated advice from his parents.
In the children's playground a few hundred meters away, Xiang Ling and her three younger sisters shuttled among various entertainment facilities and toys.
The one here...is a bit smaller than Yuqi Island, but has more tricks. This is the first time I have seen many local characteristics of gameplay.
"Sister, go and ask Chinatsu and Ikki to play together?"
"No, it's too late, they need to rest! You see, Xiao Jing and Xiao Si are a little tired and can't play anymore."
"Then... go back to eat?"
"Didn't you just eat cherry blossom rolls and fruit candies?"
"It's delicious, please eat more!" He took Xiaoyi's hand and then his two little sisters and slowly walked home.
"Eh?" Xiao Hiiragi was suddenly startled, and immediately looked at each other.
"Grandpa and grandma are here, it's great." The doting grandparents would bring a lot of delicious food to their granddaughter every time they met, filling the big pockets prepared by Xiao Hiiragi.
This is the happiest time for Xiao Hiiragi. ... Konoha Village, a relatively quiet training ground, Uchiha Zuosuke had just finished today's practice. He was very tired. He found a clean stone by the nearby stream and sat down to take a rest. .
The storm of the past two days has passed for the time being. Uchiha Sasuke's application for early graduation was indeed not approved.
Out of respect for Uchiha Sasuke's will, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not directly refuse. Instead, after agreeing, he sent a powerful chuunin to check.
After testing the results of the battle, there was no doubt that Uchiha Sasuke lost. The opponent didn't even use overly powerful ninjutsu, nor did he show any great blood inheritance limits. He only relied on ninja tool throwing and fist and kick skills to beat Uchiha Sasuke to the point where he was unable to fight back.
This also made the young man who had lost his ambition for revenge realize that the so-called ninja level did not necessarily represent the strength of his fighting power.
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The so-called chunin-level masters who appeared in the "King of Fighting" challenge are nothing compared to the power hidden in Konoha Village.
"I'm still far away!" After resting for a while and regaining his strength, Uchiha Zuosuke got up and prepared to go home, maybe in time for lunch.
At this moment, there was a loud noise not far away. Uchiha Zuosuke frowned slightly, followed the sound, and moved forward lightly. After a while, he saw a familiar figure practicing.
With his rustic waistcoat, messy blond hair, and his annoyed complaints after his training failed, he clearly looked like Uzumaki Naruto.
"Is it him?" There were not many people in the Ninja School who could keep his name firmly in mind, and Uzumaki Naruto happened to be one of them.
It's not that this person is very good, but that despite being hated, he still has some qualities that Uchiha Sasuke feels he can identify with.
For example, the feeling of loneliness that makes people feel the same is a special temperament that can only be revealed involuntarily after being alone for a long time.
"You can already divide the shadow clone technique into three? You are progressing so fast..." For a child in a ninja school, it is quite difficult to learn B-level ninjutsu. How can he progress to this level in such a short period of time? It's really not easy at this level.
If you knew, even Uchiha Saosuke, whose combat power is close to that of a chuunin, has not yet mastered any ninjutsu with a difficulty level of B level.
Generally speaking, children's weak physique and shallow chakra volume are destined to miss Ninjutsu above the B-level.
Of course, ninjas cannot be measured by common sense. There are always some with extraordinary talents.
"Monster", master some magical secrets in advance. After watching for a while, Uchiha Saosuke, who didn't find many highlights except for the shadow clone technique, left.
Even if he mastered the shadow clone technique, the current Uzumaki Naruto is not strong enough. Because he failed the examination for early graduation, Uchiha Sasuke has been in a high mood recently. He returned to the familiar bustling streets and was walking towards his empty home when he met a ninja who was about to pass by. Encountered by chance.
"Sasuke?"
"Shiro?" Looking at the other person's handsome face and the ninja forehead protector on his forehead, Uchiha Zuosuke suppressed the envy in his heart and said,
"Just got back from a mission?"
"Yeah! Cleaning the river is not difficult, but it does take time."
"Is doing these low-level tasks good for improving your strength?"
"It's okay! For me, it doesn't affect my practice very much. As for you, I heard that you failed the early graduation exam..."
"Well! I still have some shortcomings..."
"That's it! Work hard!"
"Right..." Uchiha Zuosuke asked after curiously calling Shiro who turned to leave.
"You are so strong and a good team member. Why don't you take part in this year's Chuunin Exam?"
"Teacher Hayama also thought about recommending it, but after thinking about it, I refused. I have just become a genin and it will take some time to adapt. Moreover, we are not ready to become a chuunin yet." Being able to fight is only one of the conditions for promotion. Not sufficient.
What's more, Bai Xin is not very obsessed with the ninja level. He is still very satisfied with his current life.
