Ally of the Land of Rain

On Mikazuki Island in the Land of Moon.

Inside the Zhengwen Company conference room.

"A Zheng, I'm really impressed you'd have us White Zetsu do all this!" Tobi complained, tossing the company's accounts over.

Since the reforms in the Land of Rain, the White Zetsu had fully cooperated with Su Zheng's plans, and this company was operated by them.

Su Zheng had initially used Kobayashi Company to manage his business. Once he understood the ropes, he had the White Zetsu expand the business worldwide in the same manner as Kobayashi Company.

Of course, most of this was in countries outside the continent. The business within the Five Great Nations remained with Kobayashi Company to avoid drawing attention.

Su Zheng smiled and patted Tobi's shoulder, saying, "It's precisely because I trust you that I've assigned you to this. You are a crucial step in the 'World Collapse' plan!"

Being spoken of with importance made Tobi feel quite pleased. Seeing Su Zheng looking at documents, Tobi said, "I'm going to go observe the formation of today's feces…"

Su Zheng was speechless. Because he had nothing else to do, Tobi would often sneak into the restroom to observe the color of human feces.

Having seen so much, Tobi could tell if a person was healthy just by the color of their stool. Su Zheng could only say, "Amazing!"

The reason for establishing the company in the Land of Moon was simply that the country was large, rich in raw materials, allowing for quick dispatch and making it less likely to attract covetous glances from major powers!

Zhengwen Company's main businesses were maritime transport and sales. Goods processed and manufactured in the Land of Rain were shipped worldwide.

Thanks to the development in the Land of Rain, technology in the Ninja World had advanced rapidly. Televisions and radios had already appeared… In a few more years, the Land of Rain would likely reach the technological level of the new century.

Zhengwen Company's revenue last year was 200 billion Ryo, a very considerable sum. Su Zheng silently calculated that after the Third Shinobi World War, he needed to control at least 50% of the world's economy to have the leverage to overturn things on that fateful day.

The Royal Palace banquet hall.

Today was the wedding of Prince Tsukiyoshi of the Land of Moon, so many ministers and guests were invited to witness the ceremony. Su Zheng and Tobi attended the banquet as representatives of Zhengwen Company.

To avoid detection, Su Zheng had used the Transformation Jutsu to change his appearance beforehand. If only there were a jutsu that could directly alter one's face, it would be so much more convenient.

Su Zheng thought of Yin-Yang Release, but that required the Rinnegan, which meant he would have to rely on Tsunade for that.

After the wedding ceremony, as many guests were toasting each other, a sudden change occurred!

Earth Style: Rock Lodging Collapse!

Whoosh!

The towering banquet hall began to shake, and walls started to fall from the ceiling.

Boom!

In just a few breaths, the grand banquet hall collapsed with a roar, turning into a pile of rubble!

Not far away, the rogue ninja Ishitate said, "My lord, they have been buried beneath the rubble. You can rest easy now!"

However, he was thinking, When you control the Land of Moon, we'll control you. Hmph! The entire country will be ours. We rogue ninja will finally have our own place to stand!

He gave a look to Kongō and Karenka beside him, and they both nodded. This was their plan, long in the making!

The portly Prime Minister, completely unaware, clapped his hands and praised, "Excellent! Once I control the Land of Moon, I will appoint you as ministers of the Land of Moon. I will not treat you poorly!"

After speaking, he turned to Kurega, who was tied up, and sternly ordered, "Kill him! This is the consequence of opposing me!"

Seeing the guards about to act, Ishitate waved them off and said, "No need to trouble my lord's subordinates. I'll let this fellow experience the power of this ninjutsu!"

He extended his right hand. On the back of his hand was a golden eye, covered in intricate patterns, looking ferocious and terrifying.

He placed his palm on Kurega. "Earth Style: Stone Transformation!"

"Ah…" Kurega screamed as he turned into a stone sculpture. Ishitate kicked it and shattered it, and Kurega died!

The royal guards present were all filled with terror. They had never witnessed such a technique!

Saba burst into laughter, "Hahaha, good! This is…"

Saba's unrestrained laughter was interrupted. The royal family he had been expecting stood before him, completely unharmed. It was Su Zheng who had intervened!

King Getsu angrily questioned, "Saba Renba, are you attempting a rebellion?"

Saba Renba was also unclear about the situation, but having already made a move, he could not turn back.

He said, "Why did you give all that money to the commoners, saying 'the people are our wealth'? Ridiculous. Don't you owe your comfortable life to the nation's prosperity? Yet you impose high taxes on the wealthy and build sanatoriums for the poor. What do we even need this country for then!"

"No need to say more. Attack! Kill them!"

The royal guards swarmed forward. Su Zheng stepped in front of the old king, quickly formed hand seals, and slammed his palm onto the ground.

"Earth Style: Rock Pillar Spear!"

Rumble!

Continuous, sharp stone pillars rose, easily piercing the guards' armor.

Ishitate warned, "This person is very strong. Be careful!"

Karenka, however, huffed, "Isn't he just an unremarkable man!"

There was nothing that could be done. Su Zheng was using the Transformation Jutsu. The more ordinary he appeared, the less likely he was to attract attention!

Whoosh!

Several kunai, attached with explosive tags, flew towards them.

Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!

Rumble!

Stones flew everywhere, and dust billowed up.

"Oh! Genjutsu?" He must have mixed the poison gas into the explosion's smoke to disrupt the five senses. Not a bad idea!

"Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"

Boom, boom, boom!

Su Zheng spat out a gust of wind from his mouth, scattering the smoke and dust. Karenka had already closed in, and as Su Zheng's kunai sliced through her body—

Swish, swish, swish!

Countless pink petals swirled around Su Zheng, and the wind howled!

"Hmm, is that all you've got?" Su Zheng struck decisively, catching her in the swirling wind. A young girl revealed herself.

"Hk hk..." Karenka gasped for air, her throat constricted. She beat against Su Zheng's arm, but it was impossible to disrupt him in the slightest.

"Karenka!" Kongō's eyes widened in fury. He roared and charged at Su Zheng, his right fist charged with chakra, ready to strike.

"Noisy!" As Kongō got close, Su Zheng pressed his right hand against his abdomen.

"Wind Style: Rasengan!"

Boom, boom, boom!

Kongō's body spun like a top whipped by a leather strap, flying backward and crashing into the wall, his life instantly extinguished.

Su Zheng looked at the girl before him. Her delicate face, smooth skin… she was just a bit lacking in the figure department, rather plain!

"Well! She's acceptable." Whoosh! He placed the girl into the training ground.

Ishitate was shocked beyond belief. How strong was this person? He had instantly killed two people. This was not something he could possibly contend with, and he turned to flee.

Su Zheng watched the other man's pathetic retreat and shook his head, gathering chakra in his right hand.

"Wind Style: Rasenshuriken!"

Whoosh! Whirr, whirr, whirr!

With a vibrating sound, it pursued Ishitate.

Boom!

A violent explosion occurred, and the whistling wind unsettled the mind.

The situation instantly reversed. The royal guards and Saba were already intimidated. Saba quickly got up and pushed through the crowd, fleeing.

The old king, Getsu, walked up to Su Zheng and said, "Thank you for your help, Mr. Zhengwen. My Land of Moon will surely repay this kindness!"

Su Zheng waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty should hurry and deal with the Prime Minister. He's about to escape!"

The old king looked at the royal guards and said, "Considering you haven't committed any major offenses, if you are willing to pledge allegiance again, then bygones will be bygones!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After kneeling in gratitude, the guards immediately arrested the Prime Minister and his faction.

Following this incident, the old king abdicated, and the throne was passed to Prince Tsukiyoshi.

To thank Kobayashi Company for its assistance, Tsukiyoshi gratuitously gifted 1 billion ryo in supplies. He also invited Kobayashi Company to implement technological reforms for the Land of Moon's farms, pastures, and more. The Land of Moon became Su Zheng's staunch ally!