Turning the Tables and Taking Charge
"The Mizukage is right. If we're talking about beautiful women and handsome men, Konoha has plenty too. But Kirigakure has one particular trait: it's located in the deep sea."
"Your place is shrouded in mist all year round, and the sunlight doesn't shine directly on it, so the villagers' complexions tend to be paler, and their skin is better as well."
Sunagakure was battered by wind and sun, while Iwagakure was unbearably dry. Neither village was suitable as a partner.
As for the Land of Iron, they could get lost. Their heads were full of nothing but samurai, samurai, samurai. Working with them on something like this would just be asking for trouble.
"I see. I understand. When should we send people over? And when will the overall cooperation begin?"
Lord Torifu thought for a moment. "In two months, once the Art Academy is built, you can send people over. You can also start recruiting in advance."
"If any ninja want to take part, that's fine too. In Konoha, their strength will improve even faster."
Karatachi Yagura understood that very well. Even he coveted Konoha's Trial Tower.
"Very well. Once we return, we'll immediately begin recruiting members. We'll try to finish within two months and send the people over."
Seeing Karatachi Yagura cooperate so readily, Lord Torifu was naturally very pleased.
"You plan to establish a new branch of the Land of Water on the former territory of the Land of Lightning, correct?"
Karatachi Yagura's mouth twitched slightly when he heard that. What did he mean by a branch of the Land of Water?
"Lord Torifu can simply think of it as a second Kirigakure. Later on, Kirigakure and the Land of Water will gradually move over there."
Lord Torifu's heart stirred. Wasn't this