A Plan in Mind

So, it really is related to the internal strife within the Land of Water. This Third Prince looks harmless enough, but I never expected him to be so ruthless.

Listening intently.

He had just obtained the most important intelligence since he began this infiltration.

Naruto, positioned beneath the wall outside, nodded to himself.

As for why this Third Prince had set his sights on the Land of Snow.

The reason was actually quite simple.

Looking at the areas surrounding the Land of Water.

The only place that fit the Third Prince's criteria was the Land of Snow and its Snow Ninja Village.

Unless he had lost his mind, he would never dare to target the Land of Fire or the Land of Lightning.

Furthermore, the subsequent conversation revealed his true intent.

He wanted to use this scheme.

To recruit the Snow Ninja Village into his service ahead of time.

This would allow him to swallow the entire Land of Snow by force if soft tactics failed in the future.

I have to admit.

Among his peers.

This Prince Asada Kei could be considered quite outstanding.

Among the prospective heirs of the Five Great Nations.

It would truly be difficult to find many who could compare to him.

This was also related to the way these noble families raised and educated their children.

Naruto had been in this world for over twelve years now, and he knew a thing or two about such matters.

Yet, even so.

From Naruto's perspective, this Third Prince.

Still appeared extremely arrogant and foolish.

Of course, this was directly linked to the fact that Asada Kei had no idea about the current true situation in the Land of Snow or the genuine strength of the Snow Ninja Village.

But to come knocking so bluntly.

Without conducting