Land of Rivers, Kindu Mine.
"A Zheng, this is the distribution of mines within the Land of Rivers." A White Zetsu handed the documents to Su Zheng.
Su Zheng's plan was to use White Zetsu's Art of Impersonation to replace certain families within various countries and gradually infiltrate them with his own people. That way, it would not count as an invasion, nor would it trigger a war.
These families would gradually take control of the entire country, and when the time was right, they would announce their accession to the Land of Rain.
In the Land of Rivers, they had chosen the Kindu Family. By now, all of its members had been replaced by White Zetsu impersonators.
The Land of Rivers was rich in mineral resources and was an excellent resource-rich country. However, the productivity of the ninja world was low, and people focused only on ninjas, so resources had always been poorly utilized.
As long as they seized control of the ordinary people's economic lifelines and gradually instilled revolutionary ideas in them, then compared to those oppressed by the Daimyo system, overthrowing the Land of Rivers would be fully justified!
Su Zheng said, "Proceed according to plan. First, stabilize our foundation, build good relations with the workers, win their support, and then gradually encroach upon the other families."
"Alright!"
Amegakure.
Tsunade went to Su Zheng's house and once again received the answer, "He isn't here." After confirming their relationship, Tsunade's heart had remained with Su Zheng.
After work, she always had to stop by his house to see whether he was there.
"Bad man!" Tsunade viciously pursed her lips. After eating food Su Zheng had cooked, even the snacks outside no longer tasted good to her, simply because they had not been made by that man.
"When he gets back, I'm definitely going to beat him up." Tsunade went home in a huff.
Su Zheng's house.
"Haruna, do you think Sister Tsunade has fallen for my brother?" Konan asked.
Haruna rolled her eyes at her and said, "Isn't that obvious?"
Land of Grass, Izumi Family.
Su Zheng lay quietly on the grass, feeling the breeze brush over him. The air was filled with the fragrance of fresh grass, while the cries of cattle and sheep occasionally drifted over from afar. He enjoyed this moment of peace.
Like the Kindu Family in the Land of Rivers, the Izumi Family was also an anchor point established by the Land of Rain. This place served as pastureland, and its excellent management model had made the Land of Rain's meat products popular throughout the world.
In fact, every country had its own role. Su Zheng had long since arranged their positions.
Land of Iron—iron ore. Land of Birds—tourism and meat products. Land of Fields—grain production base...
These countries were all parts of a chain. There was no way he would allow them to remain in their current scattered state. He would bring them under a single system. What Su Zheng wanted was to build a peaceful, powerful nation.
He would fundamentally eliminate the ninja and Daimyo—ninja village system!
Inside the training ground space.
Karenka sat on the ground in boredom. Ever since she had entered, Su Zheng had not restricted her movements. She could walk freely throughout the training ground, allowing her to witness just how vast it was!
Su Zheng had already expanded this space to a radius of one hundred kilometers. Karenka had realized what kind of opponent she was facing, but since he had not killed her, he must have had other intentions!
She felt that he had spared her only because he coveted her beauty, yet several days had passed and he still had not come. Though the food inside kept her from starving to death, waiting for fate to pass judgment on her was truly agonizing!
She had already made up her mind. She absolutely would not resist, because resistance would be useless anyway!
What a pity he isn't handsome! Karenka thought gloomily.
She had never even been in love. Having to submit to an ordinary-looking man like this made her so unwilling!
Whoosh!
Su Zheng appeared, having changed back into that youthful face.
Before Su Zheng could speak, Karenka had already stepped forward, her eyes shining. "I agree. You can command me however you want!"
"So handsome! But why did he look so ordinary before?" she muttered.
Well, well, she had disliked him for being ugly before! She was absolutely obsessed with looks!
Su Zheng pushed Karenka away and said, "Stand properly!"
The girl obediently stood straight. Looking at the youth's handsome face, she was overjoyed inside. Great! I won't have to follow that ordinary man. That must have been his disguise before! He's so strong despite being so young. If he wants me, then I'll just agree...
Wonderful! He had not even done anything, yet she had already talked herself into it!
Su Zheng lifted her chin and examined her carefully.
The girl had grayish-white hair, red pupils, and a pure, beautiful face. It was just that she was only 1.4 meters tall.
Su Zheng was already sixteen and stood 1.7 meters tall, a full head taller than her.
Su Zheng released the girl and said, "Report your identity."
"My name is Karenka. I'm a wandering ninja, sixteen years old, and 1.45 meters tall."
"My lord, I am willing to be your woman," Karenka said shyly.
"Hmph!" Su Zheng found it amusing. You're not worthy. He said, "Be my guard instead!"
"Me... your guard?" Karenka was somewhat surprised.
"What? You're unwilling?"
"No, of course I'm willing. It's just that you're so strong. Would you even need—"
"Stop talking nonsense. Sign it!" Su Zheng handed her the prepared contract.
Karenka did not even look at it before signing. After all, in the hands of someone this strong, any struggle would be futile!
Looks like I'll have to study Orochimaru's Cursed Seal in the future. She's far too weak! Su Zheng thought silently.
Su Zheng asked, "Where did you learn your ninjutsu?"
Karenka said, "We stole what we learned and wandered from place to place."
"Then why are you only this tall at sixteen?"
Karenka said, "I don't know either. Maybe I just won't grow any taller. My lord, you don't dislike that, do you?"
"Of course not!" Su Zheng smiled and asked, "Do you want to learn ninjutsu? I can teach you!"
The girl said sweetly, "Of course I want to learn. My lord, you still haven't told me your name!"
Su Zheng said, "Mm, my name is Su Zheng. I'm sixteen."
Karenka smiled charmingly. "Lord Su Zheng is the same age as me."
He rubbed the girl's tender cheek, stood up, and said, "Alright, let's go!"
The girl no longer dwelled on it and followed Su Zheng out of the space.
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