Soji returned to Kirigakure carrying the iceberg only two or three hours after Pakura and the Anbu had returned aboard the Super Civilization Ship.
The people of Kirigakure had just been thrilled by the acquisition of such a Super Civilization Ship. Many were still in shock, while some researchers had already rushed aboard to study it.
But not long afterward, when Mizuki Ember returned carrying an iceberg glowing green, the sight drew nearly the entire village out to watch.
Of course, some people might have wondered when their Mizukage-sama had left the village.
But none of that mattered!
If news of Mizuki Ember leaving the village got out, it might cause some trouble.
But now that he was in the process of returning, no faction would dare provoke Kirigakure at a time like this.
Otherwise, if they happened to run into Mizuki Ember on his way back, they would not even be able to escape!
So, news of Mizuki Ember's departure had to be concealed, but there was no need to explain his return.
Afterward, Soji convened a high-level meeting in Kirigakure.
The topic of discussion was having researchers crack the Super Civilization Ship's technology, which would help improve Kirigakure's maritime transport technology.
After all, as everyone knew, the entire Land of Water lay isolated overseas, surrounded on all sides by an endless ocean.
The territories of the other Four Great Nations, meanwhile, all lay on the same continent and were connected to one another.
Aside from its largest island, the Land of Water was surrounded by countless smaller islands.
Some of those islands were suitable for habitation, while others had harsh environments.
And because it was located overseas, natural disasters such as tsunamis, typhoons, and earthquakes occurred from time to time.
Therefore, the only way to connect the towns