The assassination attempt on the Daimyo in the Land of Lightning.
This cast a shadow over the world once again, public opinion quickly fermented, and more information began to spread.
The madman who assassinated the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning even arrogantly left a note at the sniping location, which read:
"Go to hell!"
"You parasites of the Ninja world, you insects that hinder the world's progress!"
It seems to be another cynical ninja, but there's nothing that can be done about it. The Daimyo and nobles have committed too many atrocities, and the mental shackles on the ninjas are gradually disappearing.
It's not surprising at all that such a madman suddenly appeared.
The probability of such events occurring will visibly increase in the future.
Some people were gloating, some were searching for the truth, some were using the incident to their advantage, and some were framing others. Of course, most people were just watching the drama unfold, since it really had nothing to do with them. Compared to caring about the life or death of the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, they were more concerned about deciding what to eat for dinner.
The Land of Lightning was naturally the most affected. The Daimyo of the Land of Lightning died suddenly, without even leaving behind a will. According to the etiquette of the Ninja world, the eldest son of the Daimyo naturally became the new Daimyo of the Land of Lightning.
For him, this should be considered a stroke of good luck.
The first thing the newly appointed Daimyo of the Land of Lightning did after hastily ascending to the throne was to find the murderer who killed his father and bring him to justice in the Ninja world, so that the murderer would experience the wrath of a king.
However, the chances of catching the killer are slim. For an assassination of this caliber, if the killer isn't caught on the spot, they will most likely never be caught.
Because the murderer cannot be caught.
The newly appointed Daimyo of the Land of Lightning was frantic.
He focused his attention on several key suspects.
First is Amegakure (the Amegakure ).
It's no surprise that a group of heinous traitors gathered together could do anything. They not only have a criminal record, but for some time now they've been clamoring to slaughter all the Daimyo and nobles of the Five Great Nations, and now they've put their words into action.
Even now.
They were also celebrating with great joy.
The assassination of the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning is truly a cause for celebration!
only.
Hanzo the Salamander didn't easily take the blame; he genuinely didn't send anyone to assassinate the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning!
Now at this juncture
Hanzo the Salamander's most important task was to maintain the stability of the Land of Rain. Now, by assassinating the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning and enraging the entire Land of Lightning, what benefit would this bring to the Amegakure?
There really isn't a single bit!
When the Kumogakure army is pressing in, we can't very well go to Konoha for help again, can we? Konoha isn't a charity.
Every time the Amegakure cries for help, it has to pay a price, mortgaging its mineral resources, land, and various other assets to Konoha.
But we should still celebrate!
Those Daimyo and nobles all deserve to go to hell!
The next suspect is the Third Ai, A, and the Kumogakure behind him.
The Kumogakure has been constantly crossing the line between ninja villages and the nation lately.
Shortly before the assassination of Daimyo Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, he had just given the Raikage Land of Lightning severe dressing-down and even threatened to replace him with a new Raikage in Kumogakure. That day, the Third Ai, and the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning had a very unpleasant argument.
The suspicions surrounding Kumogakure are no less than those Amegakure.
and
The wealthy don't care about the truth; they care about how to exploit the situation.
Previously, in order to seize minerals and land, Kumogakure offended a bunch of nobles and wealthy merchants from the Land of Lightning Land of Lightning. They were all trying their best to smear Kumogakure, and regardless of whether Kumogakure actually did it, they wanted to pin the blame for the assassination of the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning on Kumogakure.
Damn it!
He's just a mere ninja!
They dared to steal from us!
We absolutely have to take this opportunity to really mess with you guys!
Although the newly appointed Daimyo of the Land of Lightning suspected the Kumogakure, and had a group of people urging him to punish the Kumogakure as soon as possible, he was not blinded by anger. He knew very well what kind of people these "loyal retainers" around him were in private.
What good can come from a group of scheming schemers getting together?
They're just trying to frame someone and shift the blame!
However, the new Daimyo of the Land of Lightning still listened to their advice, wanting to take down the Third Ai A once, and also take down the Kumogakure, and also to support a more Land of Lightning and submissive ninja from the Kumogakure to become the Fourth Raikage.
Because the Third Ai was just too outrageous!
Not only did it cause the Kumogakure to be tricked and lose all its wealth, directly causing the Land of Land of Lightning to lose face in the entire Ninja world, but it also forced the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning to spend money and effort to clean up his mess in the Land of Earth.
Not only that
For Amegakure).
You, the Third Ai, actually didn't stand on the same side as my Daimyo. Instead, you colluded with other ninja villages to put on a show, fabricating false battle reports to deceive the Daimyo and even swindling a large sum of military funds.
Even today.
You, the Third Ai, are still dragging Kumogakure along the red line between ninja villages and the nation.
You inhuman Raikage!
How can I, as the new Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, allow you to remain in the position of Raikage?
After much deliberation, the newly appointed Daimyo of the Land of Lightning drafted an edict ordering the Third Ai to come to the capital alone to be investigated by the Land of Lightning. Before he was cleared of suspicion, the Third Ai was not allowed to return to Kumogakure. During the Third Ai's investigation by the Land of Lightning, all affairs of Kumogakure would be handled by the Fourth Raikage, chosen by Kumogakure.
Completely unaware of this, the Third Ai was still immersed in his wonderful fantasies about the future.
The massive amount of money burned in Konoha has already paid off, and with the efforts of Kumogakure in the previous period, everything is ready and the factory has started production and is now profitable. Kumogakure's finances are finally improving!
Although Kumogakure is currently operating at a loss, its future is truly promising.
At this rate, it would only take two or three years for a completely new Kumogakure to appear in the hands of the Third Ai, A.
Oh no!
Even faster!
The person in charge of managing the company sent by Konoha said that as long as Kumogakure cooperates with the company's pace, helps the company plunder raw materials, and helps the company compete for the market, the current profits are just an appetizer, and the monthly income will become larger and larger in the future.
Because the market in the Land of Lightning is enormous, and its hidden market potential is unimaginable.
Next came the analysis of professional terminology. Although the Third Ai Third Ai couldn't understand it and it reminded him of some unpleasant memories, it didn't stop him from imagining the future.
The Kumogakure is now a vibrant place, a place where everything flourishes.
Konoha is truly terrifying as an enemy, but as an ally or partner, it's an invaluable asset that provides immense peace of mind.
However, Third Ai's happiness was short-lived, as the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning died.
The newly appointed Daimyo of the Land of Lightning immediately issued a proclamation accusing him.
Upon receiving the imperial edict of punishment, the Third Ai felt an urge to sing a lament for Dou E.
It's truly like sitting at home and getting blamed out of nowhere!
When the Hokage invited me to join the rebellion, I held firm to my principles. I only agreed to cooperate with Konoha to start a company and a factory to make money, and incidentally kill some corrupt nobles. I didn't go around messing things up with Konoha.
The situation in Kumogakure is just starting to improve.
What are you, the newly appointed Daimyo, planning to do now?
Do you want me to actually rebel?
When the Third Ai received the imperial edict to punish him, he certainly wouldn't obediently submit.
This is a chaotic fate!
I, the Third Ai, refuse to obey the imperial edict!
However, this is only a temporary measure.
The Third Ai, dispatched a large number of Kumogakure ninjas, intending to conduct a thorough search of the Land of Lightning for the assassin's whereabouts, believing that capturing him would clear his name and restore his innocence.
But all of this was in vain.
The new Daimyo of the Land of Lightning was just using this as an excuse to get rid of him.
The most practical and effective method would have been for the Third Ai, to directly lead the Kumogakure to purge the court of corrupt officials, allowing the new Daimyo of the Land of Lightning to see who truly held power in the Land of Lightning. Unfortunately...
Besides Amegakure and Kumogakure.
The newly appointed Daimyo of the Land of Lightning also suspects Konoha, because the murder weapon held by the Daimyo Land of Lightning him came from Konoha's arms company.
However, the newly appointed Daimyo of the Land of Lightning could only harbor suspicions about Konoha in his heart and send people to investigate secretly; he simply didn't have the courage to openly question Konoha.
Otherwise Uchiha Nan would definitely teach him a lesson.
Why are they all trying to pin this blame on him?
Do you all think you're easy to bully?
"Ah, yes, yes, I did it!"
"I killed him!"
"Are you trying to come up with some really wild ideas, new Daimyo of the Land of Lightning?"
Konoha
The Hokage's office.
At this moment, an online meeting is in progress, a rare gathering of the Five Kage.
The soybean war is about to begin.
Konoha Seed Company has stopped supplying soybean seeds to most parts of the Ninja world.
To ensure everything went smoothly, Uchiha Nan still sent someone to contact the four Kage and arranged to hold an online meeting at this sensitive time using a secret technique.
"Long time no see, everyone!"
Uchiha Nan, holding a cup of cola, greeted the four Kage with a smile.
"Long time no see, Hokage." x4
Everyone greeted Uchiha Nan.
As expected.
Before the topic of the soybean war even began, the conversation quickly veered towards the deceased Daimyo of the Land of Lightning.
" Raikage, have you found the culprit?"
"No, I've already deployed all the available Kumogakure."
"So who do you think is the mastermind behind this?"
" The Amegakure is highly suspicious."
Ōnoki dumped the blame on Amegakure.
"It shouldn't be Amegakure. I suspected it at the time, but I've already spoken with Hanzo the Salamander, and he swore on his ninja way that he absolutely didn't do it."
Uchiha Nan spoke first.
Tolerance
It held extraordinary significance for ninjas.
Generally speaking.
Ninjas don't swear oaths based on their own ninja code; they only swear oaths based on the Sage of Six Paths.
"Who else besides the Amegakure could have this motive?"
" Raikage, it couldn't be you, could it? I heard you had a Daimyo fight with the Land of Lightning, and it ended badly. He even wanted to replace you as Raikage. You wouldn't..."
Uchiha Nan said jokingly.
"How is that possible!"
"I have no such intention."
The Third Ai immediately denied it.
This damn mess is still giving him a headache.
" Hokage, it can't be you, can it?"
"The weapon used by that assassin was manufactured by your Konoha Arms Company."
Mosa, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, saying that he felt uncomfortable with everything he saw in Hokage.
In Sunagakure
A single word from the Hokage seemed to carry more weight than his own words as the Kazekage.
"If that assassin had killed the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning with a kitchen knife, you wouldn't suspect the knife seller, would you? I have no grudge against the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, why would I want his life?"
Uchiha Nan glanced at Mosa.
This guy has been causing trouble in Sunagakure lately, trying to undermine Konoha's influence Sunagakure. It's utterly rebellious! Konoha feeds Sunagakure and lets you live, and you still want to rebel against me?
If you don't behave, I'll have to use my full strength!
"That's true."
Mosa, taken aback by Uchiha Nan's words, gave an awkward laugh and said...
"Perhaps it really was done by a Missing-nin. Although such things are rare, they have happened before in the thousand-year history of the Ninja world."
Uchiha Nan felt that this might actually be a super black swan event.
"For us ninjas, this is a great thing! The world should have changed long ago. We've been subjected to a vicious and terrifying education. What does the Daimyo see us as? Mere tools!"
"We ninjas clearly possess the greatest power, yet the Daimyo and those nobles, under our protection, wantonly reclaimed the land, exploited the people of the Ninja world, caused war, and then tried to blame us ninjas for the Ninja world war!"
"We are ordered by them to kill each other, to die, but we are not allowed to think about the meaning of our existence. It seems that our purpose in life is to be used by them as tools. What kind of bullshit rule is this?"
Uchiha Nan opened his arms and began an impromptu speech.
The four shadow figures had different expressions.
They had heard Uchiha Nan say this several times already.
At first, I didn't think much of it.
They now realize that times are changing.
Even if they want to maintain the status quo
Konoha will also force them to change, and force the Ninja world to change.
"Ahem, I won't waste any more time."
"It's time to get down to business."
After coughing a few times, Uchiha Nan began to discuss matters related to the soybean war.
Everything is ready, and the four great ninja villages don't really need to do anything.
We just need to remain still.
In the near future, we just need to withstand the pressure exerted on them by the Daimyo.
"Gentlemen, this time your efforts will not be in vain."
"Now you can get started!"
"Use all the liquid funds you have to buy soybeans in the Ninja world. Buy as many as you can, and you'll reap a very generous return. As for how much you earn, that depends on your initial investment and your shamelessness. Just don't be afraid of being chased and cursed by the Daimyo."
Uchiha Nan made his point very clear.
Soybean prices are still extremely low. By stockpiling soybeans, one can easily fleece the entire soybean Ninja world.
"Clear."
"I see."
The four shadows nodded.
They haven't realized the profit margin of this yet.
In the near future
They would all cry and wail:
"Damn it!!"
"I should have gone all in!!!"