Kai stayed at Spirit Mountain for three full days.
Every morning, he practiced boxing on the top of the mountain.
After sunrise, he went to the fourteen little guys to give personal guidance.
In the afternoon, Kai will walk along the mountain road, from the fields to the workshop, and from the storage area to the living area.
Today's Spirit Mountain is completely different from a few months ago.
Newly opened terraces cover the hillside in layers, water canals wind down the mountain, and clear mountain water irrigates the green crops.
Neat houses have been built in the village, with special medicinal materials drying grounds and processing sheds.
There are several shops selling groceries and agricultural tools along the street, and occasionally you can see vendors and porters picking goods.
Kai watched as he walked, his eyes scanning every detail.
The crops in the field are growing well, and the Herbs dried on the medicinal shelf are in good quality.
The granary used for the kitchen is neatly stacked and filled with grain.
With the long-term trade routes established with Land of Rain and Konoha, Spirit Mountain's grain and medicinal materials have begun to be shipped out on a large scale.
Exchange for Iron Mine, Coal Mine and various necessary supplies.
The village no longer makes ends meet as it did in the beginning.
Rather, it has the ability to produce, sell and operate independently.
Kai was very satisfied with this.
For a force to gain a foothold, force is the foundation, but force alone cannot support a village.
You have to have food to eat, money to make, and something to look forward to.
Spirit Mountain is walking steadily in this direction.
But he also knew in his heart that there was still a long way to go.
His goal is to go to a big country like Konoha.
The funds required to build a village of that size are astronomical.
Although his royalties were quite high, the later he got, the less money he would have to spend.
The larger the village, the greater the expenses, and royalties alone are far from being able to support it.
We must have more channels that can make money stably, including medicinal materials, food, and weapons. These are all directions that will be gradually expanded in the future.
Fortunately, Moyochi En is taking care of these things, so he doesn't have to worry about it for the time being.
It wasn't until the early morning of the third day that Kai called Moyochi En to the conference hall on the mountainside.
Moyochi En came very quickly and bowed as soon as he entered the door:
"Sir, are you looking for me?"
Kai didn't say much, he took out three thick manuscripts from his arms, put them on the table and pushed them over:
"This is a new manuscript. It has three volumes, the upper, middle and lower volumes."
"Send someone to Land of Hot Water Publishing House."
Moyochi En didn't answer, but showed hesitation on his face, and glanced at Kai hesitantly.
Kai noticed. "What's wrong?"
Moyochi En hesitated for a moment and whispered:
"It's like this. Editor-in-chief Takizawa specially asked someone to send a message before, saying that he would like to invite you to go to Publishing House in person."
"It says that there are some problems with the sale of the publication and I need to discuss it with you in person."
When Kai heard the name "Takizawa Sakurako", he frowned reflexively.
He knew the editor's temperament very well.
The last time we met, the other party almost pounced on him and pinned him down on the table.
It would be unkind to ask him to make a special trip this time.
"What's the matter?"
"My subordinates don't know the specifics. The person who sent the message only said that it is a matter of sale, and I want you to make a decision."
Moyochi En cautiously said, "Your Majesty, why don't you take the time to go there? This will affect whether the royalties will be affected."
Kai was silent.
Spirit Mountain There will be many places where money will be used in the future, and this money tree cannot be cut off.
And I was about to leave, and Yugakure was also passing by, so I just needed to take two more steps.
"Okay, I understand. I happen to be leaving too, so just let me go."
Moyochi En was stunned. "So urgent?"
Kai nodded slightly and said:
"Things here have been arranged for the time being, and the children know how to practice. The rest is up to them to work hard on their own."
"I stayed too long and made them dependent."
Moyochi En heard this and nodded seriously. "Don't worry, Your Majesty, my subordinates will keep an eye on them."
Kai patted him on the shoulder:
"It's been hard on you during my absence."
"Everything should be done according to the rules we set."
"If you encounter any doubts, don't hold on to it. Go to the statue on the top of the mountain and look for me."
"There is a connection between All Beings Statue and me. If you pray to it, I can feel it."
Moyochi En heard the three words "All Beings Statue", his eyes froze slightly, and then calmed down again.
He had seen the changes in the stone statue.
From the rough gray stone statue to the warm and transparent white jade statue now, he watched the whole process.
He knew that was the true foundation of Spirit Mountain.
With that statue there, even if Kai is thousands of miles away, Spirit Mountain still has channels to contact him.
"I will remember it, my subordinate." Moyochi En responded solemnly, and then whispered, "Your Majesty, please be careful along the way."
"Go ahead."
Moyochi En bowed and stepped back.
Kai came out of the meeting hall and stood on the steps on the mountainside, looking at the top of the mountain from a distance.
The morning fog has cleared, and the sun shines on the undulating ridges of Spirit Mountain, coating it with a layer of warm gold.
He lifted his feet and walked towards the top of the mountain.
Fourteen figures are practicing in the morning light.
Ziro raised his hands and lowered his waist, punching with a fierce sound, and stepping firmly on every step.
Kimimaro's arms are like sticks, with bone spurs rising and falling between his fingers, calm and focused.
Might Nosuke's little face was tense, and Isshiki refused to be careless in any move.
Kong was on the other side practicing the tiger posture, and he refused to stop even though he was sweating profusely.
Kai stood high and watched for a long time.
He didn't give any instructions.
All that needs to be said has been said, and they have to walk the rest of the way on their own.
Each of these children has a different starting point and a different temperament.
The foundation has been laid, but what it develops in the future depends on them.
After a while, Kai turned around and walked down the mountain.
Moyochi En and several clan members stood at the foot of the mountain road to see him off. Kakuzu and Kagero were also there.
Kai waved to them and said nothing.
He straightened up and disappeared into the forest at the end of the mountain road.
After leaving Spirit Mountain, his direction was clear:
Yugakure.
We have something to discuss over there.
But Kai knew in his heart that the real destination of his trip was not Yugakure.
It is the place where another ethnic group is located.
Yugakure happens to be on the way there, just dropping by.
He has actually been thinking about the next step for a long time.
The Ninja Village is the main one, with the genius boy as the secondary one.
This is the direction Kai decided after repeated weighings.
What he needs to establish Spirit Mountain is a foundation that can truly stand firm, not just a few individuals with outstanding military capabilities.
It is far safer to absorb a complete Ninja Village than to find strong men one by one.
And the most important thing.
If you recruit a talented boy, you will only give Monk Points.
But if you change the fate of an entire ethnic group, you have a chance to get a gift pack!
Incense Statue is the best proof.
The originally gray-white stone statue had the ability of ultra-long-distance perception.
After absorbing the power of faith for several months, it has transformed into a white jade texture.
And there is an extra fixed point Flying Thunder God, which is an extremely precious ability.
Kaiji takes it very seriously.
As long as the white jade statue remains, Spirit Mountain will be there.
This means that no matter how far he goes outside, Spirit Mountain's safety is guaranteed, and he will not be tricked into his home without knowing it.
Moreover, the inside of the white jade statue is still changing.
A steady stream of power of faith pours into it, and its texture continues to become more transparent and solid.
Kai had a premonition.
After some time, the white jade statue is likely to undergo another transformation.
By then, it might transform into a higher level form.
For example--Golden Body!
Once he reaches that point, he is very much looking forward to what new abilities will emerge.
With this expectation, his steps were two minutes faster.
The direction of Yugakure is in the southeast, passing through an open hilly area along the road.
As Kai hurried on, he was sorting out the next plan in his mind.
The place he is going to this time is an ancient ethnic group near the Land of Fire border.
Tsuchigumo Clan.
Kai chose Tsuchigumo Clan for two reasons.
First, there are two figures in that ethnic group who have been his long-cherished targets.
Secondly, Tsuchigumo Clan has a forbidden object passed down from generation to generation.
Kai was still very interested in that forbidden object.