The heavy snow fell for a short while, thickening the snow that had not melted by a few inches. Then it became smaller and fell intermittently until the evening.
Xiao Hiiragi and others, who had a great time playing outside, led their younger brothers and sisters to play like a big sister taking the lead.
Of course, she didn't know yet that the two youngest among them were her cousin and cousin in terms of seniority.
After sending Chinatsu and Ikki home, the three sisters trudged through the knee-deep snow and ran home. With the help of the maid who had been waiting at the door for a long time, they cleared the snowflakes off their bodies, took off their coats, and put on indoor shoes. Just walked into the warm inner hall.
My sister, who came home first, and my parents, who had been waiting for a long time, were preparing to eat. At this time, even my grandparents who didn't come here often were there.
The grandfather Masaki Kosugi, who was cold on the outside but hot on the inside, and the loving grandmother Princess Liuli stood up and came over to see their little granddaughter, who was sweating on her forehead.
"It's so hot outside and the weather is cold. I don't think so. When I come in, I'm covered in sweat. Be careful not to get sick. You have to be careful."
"Okay! We ran a long way today, but I won in the end. Many people saw it."
"Yes, yes! The older children will be going to school soon, so be careful to restrain your mind."
"Um!"
Children of this age may not be able to listen to their grandmother's nagging and grandfather's concerns, but they do understand their sincere concerns.
"What's for dinner today? I smell prawns and sauce..."
"Your nose is just for eating!"
Gu Shanbu Shui wiped the bridge of Xiao Hiiragi's nose with a wet towel, lifted her up, put her in a seat, and then saw the table full of hard dishes.
"Hey, why are there so many delicious foods today?"
There is definitely no shortage of fish, eggs, milk, exquisite soup pots, cut beef with soy sauce, brewed children's milk powder, etc., everything is available.
It stands to reason that given the wealth of the Gushan family, fish brain tofu, eggplant and other dishes can be eaten every day, or even as snacks for entertainment.
In fact, this thing is not necessarily so delicious that it makes people dream of it. It is expensive, the materials are hard to find, the workmanship is complicated, and every process is extremely sophisticated.
At the level of the Gushan family, there is no longer a need to be different to show a sense of superiority, especially family banquets, which are all home-cooked dishes.
Of course, this "homely" thing is far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
There is no luxury like killing more than a hundred precious seabass to get the ingredients for one dish, and the control of taste, nutrition and health is also extremely strict.
Xiao Hiiragi usually likes to eat secretly, and his intake of nutrients and calories during meals is restricted. Otherwise, he will really become a fat girl.
Today's dinner actually relaxed the restrictions and allowed her to open up to eat.
"In a few days, you will go to school. You are far away in Konoha Village and you are not as comfortable as at home. Don't act like a young lady."
"Missy's temper, what is that?"
Xiaohiira's unclear question made Hongye couldn't help but smile. He tied a napkin for the little guy and slowly answered for Gusugi:
"You just have to get along well with your friends. You can't just care about your own happiness and do whatever you want. You also have to consider other people's thoughts."
"I know, I will."
Xiao Hiiragi answered nonchalantly, then raised his chopsticks and started using them.
Unlike Xianglin, who lived a relatively difficult life for several years when she was a child, Xiaoyi, Xiaojing and Xiaosi have no idea about the sufferings of the people. The world they live in every day is arranged by the Gusu family. It is said to be flowers in the greenhouse. It's not enough to describe how pampered they are.
Of course, this does not mean that they have bad character, but that they are out of touch with the general public and do not know what the world is really like.
It is no exaggeration to say that now they are innocent children who can really say "why not eat minced meat" as a matter of course. Therefore, sending them to Konoha Village is really not a spur of the moment, but a carefully considered choice. .
While several children were eating lively, the mother, Princess Liuli, whispered in her son's ear:
"On the Inaba Country side, the people affected by the disaster have been moved to resettlement sites. The Daimyo side is in a bit of trouble. There is a bit of a shortage of manpower. Even the Konoha ninjas are going into battle together and working overtime during the New Year. It's a bit too much to take care of."
"Don't worry, I've considered sending out manpower for support. I'm just waiting for the right time..."
"Where's the support?"
"There is still strength left over at Star Ninja Village."
"The country of bears? The freezing rain and floods there are also serious. They don't have time to take care of themselves..."
"Don't worry, mother, those star ninjas may not be as good as the Konoha ninjas if we let them fight and kill. This kind of support mission close to the grassroots may not be worse than other ninja villages. Moreover, I have a secret weapon..."
"It's good to be sure. Your uncle has urged us several times, and the reserves and disaster preparedness reserves have been used. If it continues like this, I'm afraid there will be a big mess."
"The abnormal climate may not end like this. We must prepare for the worst. Moreover, this winter is so abnormal, it is inevitable that there will be droughts in spring and summer, and even locust plagues will occur again, so we must prepare early."
"Is it that serious?"
"Be prepared! After spring comes, I will intensify efforts to build water conservancy projects, reorganize farms, and increase food production..."
"Are we really going to prepare for war?"
"The least bad option is that our family has made so much money. It doesn't matter if we take a break for a year or two and earn less. But if there is a natural or man-made disaster, we can solve the big problem."
"It makes sense! For our Gushan family, controlling risks is more important than continuing to reap benefits. You can go ahead with peace of mind, and I will also remind your uncle Qingfu. Although he wants to be a promising daimyo, his true nature is still He is a bit weak and has soft ears. I have to remind him not to be persuaded by some inexplicable people to take unnecessary risks."
"Mom can make up her mind. How's it going with Liangshige?"
"That bastard has finally grown up and knows how to share the worries of his parents."
In the first half of this year, my little cousin finally agreed to start a family. At the beginning of this year, he met a certain noble girl through a social gathering, and got married soon after. At the end of March, the good news came out that he was going to be a father.
The due date is in the next few days, not too far away. When the time comes, I'm afraid I'll have to make a trip to Miyagi.
It seems that the guy listened to the private persuasion.
Rights and obligations are relative. As a daimyo heir, if he cannot even give birth to a legitimate heir, who will manage other inexplicable demands?
"It's a pity that Xiang Lin and Xiao Hiiragi can't get to know their newborn cousin."
"Maybe it's my cousin!"
"In our family, there has been a bit of yin and yang in the past few generations. Obviously, there are more daughters and very few sons. Look at you, four daughters. It's the turn of the son on Liangshige's side."
"In a few days, I will send them to Konoha Village. After registration is completed, they will meet at Miyagi. You and your father can go there first."
"Let's go together to see the three little guys enroll, too!"
"As you wish!"
Gu Shan Bu Shui looked back at Xiao Hiiragi who was immersed in cooking, as well as Xiao Jing and Xiao Si who also had greasy mouths, and smiled knowingly.
"Perhaps, they are eager to go to Konoha Village as a family. I am afraid they thought they were going to travel like before."
While talking and laughing, after dinner, Hongye and Xianglin took the children for a walk to eat. Their mother, Princess Liuli, and their father, Masaki Kosugi, also went about their business.
Gu Shan Bu Shui came to the side hall and met with the representatives of Shadow Village who had been waiting for a long time.
"Get up, Chai Zhou, and these children, that's all?"
Kusanagi Shibune, who has been in charge of secret security, Kagezato and family contact, stood up, followed by a dozen children around the age of five or six, who also stood up. There are six women and six men. Among them, three women are the personal maids and shadow dancers specially prepared for Xiao Hiiragi, Xiao Jing and Xiao Si in the shadow. They protect the safety of their masters and act as stand-ins to block swords at critical moments.
The remaining three women and six men were all related households recommended by retainers. After layers of selection, their strength, loyalty and background were impeccable, and then they were sent to Gu Shan Bushui.
"They are all here, young master. They are all rare talents."
"As usual, let's arrange for them to meet the children!"
There was a practical reason why Xiang Rin did not go through this step. Who knew that Hongye and Xiang Rin, the mother and daughter who were not favored, could really stand up and make the decision?
Not to mention burning the cold stove, there is no chance to even get close. When he was of the right age, Xiang Rin went to Konoha Village to study. There were several family members who were willing to travel thousands of miles to follow their illegitimate daughter who didn't know if she had a future. Village suffers?
Things are different now. Even if Gushan Bushui's three little daughters do not become heads of the family, they still have a large number of properties that they can inherit, such as the Country of Whirlpool and Whirlpool Village. After all, it is a large country. If it really develops, not bad.
The country of the sea, which is isolated overseas, is actually a good place. It can fully develop seafood, strengthen maritime transportation, and develop tourism resources.
There is even the legendary mermaid clan, Dragon Palace City. This thing is the private property of Gushan Bushui, and he can give it to whoever he wants.
A prince from the ocean whose strength is not inferior to that of the Great Ninja Village is more popular than many famous names from small countries.
Now, it is no longer a question of whether to burn the cold stove or not, but a question of whether to grab the position.
Asking Kusanagi Shibafune to step aside, Kosugi Fusui looked at the children, who had expectant and somewhat uneasy faces, and warned them slowly.
"This is the first time I've met you. I don't know which family you come from, nor your names, and I'm not even interested in knowing. Time will prove your loyalty and ability, don't worry. I hope that from my daughter in the future We hear your name on our lips, praise you for your abilities, and regard you as friends.”
After a pause, Gu Shan Bu Shui continued to warn:
"Go to Konoha Village. It is a completely different place from the inside of the family. There are rewards, unusual joys, sorrows, and dangers. These are all tests you need to go through. I hope you can still show up in a few years. In front of me."
After waving his hand and asking Kusanagi Shibune to leave with the children, Kosugi Fusui breathed a sigh of relief.
"Humans are social animals. Dealing with interpersonal relationships, especially arranging children's social interactions and creating a good growth environment, is more troublesome than planting a sacred tree and dealing with the Hokage."
"Because I care, I care about it, so I can't let it go. This is the inevitable outcome of being a parent. Back then..."
As Ōtsutsuki Kaguya said, she seemed to think of the two brothers Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Ōtsutsuki Hamura.
Kaguya Otsutsuki was really devoted and deeply affectionate towards her two twin sons. As a result, it was really sad to be defeated and sealed by them together.
"Do you still hate the Six Paths Immortal?"
"It doesn't matter whether I hate it or not. In essence, they and I just have different choices. And, to be honest, a large part of the human beings in the ninja world have my blood, but do I need to regard them as descendants? ?”
Otsutsuki Kaguya replied casually,
"Only Hamura and Hagoromo, as well as their chakra reincarnated descendants, are the real descendants. The others... are too far away."
Otsutsuki Kaguya is always tough when it comes to this topic, but her feelings for her two biological sons are true.
Gushan Bushui didn't want to get too entangled in this issue, but looked at the sky in the distance.
"The other pair of Sharingan is very close. Does that guy have the intention to kill all the Three-Tails, Six-Tails and Mist Ninjas in one fell swoop? It doesn't matter to me how they want to fight life or death, as long as they don't cause trouble in my territory. ”
Gu Shan Bu Shui releases his senses, and with the help of the dense barrier around him, he can see all the fluctuations of chakra one by one.
"Everyone thought they would be the fishermen who benefited, but who is the snipe and the clam that competes for the upper hand?"
If Nagato hadn't been there in person, relying on the power of Zetsu and Uchiha Obito would obviously not be enough.
"Which side are you going to help?"
"I don't know! This is my home. Uninvited guests come here in droves, but no one greets me or asks for help. Do you think you don't look down on the Gushan family?"
"So, do you want to emphasize your presence and tell them not to cause trouble?"
"Forget it, there's no need..."
Gu Shan Bu Shui smiled and rejected the proposal.
"Strictly speaking, the Gushan family has its own high-end combat power. Except for myself, who is very strong, there are not many other masters who can truly reach the S-level standard! The dignity supported by personal force, if not supported by other masters, is actually It's quite vain. I can't be a bodyguard or a thug all day long! Stopping Nagato once is the limit. We don't cause trouble, but we are not afraid of it. We just need to teach you a lesson, but there is no need to really make enemies..."
The Furusugi family does not control tailed beasts, has no irreconcilable conflicts with the Akatsuki organization, and is not hostile to the five major ninja villages.
Just when Major Governor Kosugi was still thinking about how to drive these uninvited guys outside to fight, Momochi Zabuza and Inigaki Kisame, who were as frightened as birds, were frightened by the appearance of Lin Yuri. Big jump, he immediately hired a speedboat at a high price and prepared to escape to the northeast sea.
