The Maiden's Temptation

In the Land of Rivers, at the Kindu Mine.

"A Zheng, this is the distribution of mines within the Land of Rivers," a White Zetsu handed a document to Su Zheng.

Su Zheng's plan was to use the White Zetsu's "Art of Impersonation" to replace certain families within various countries, slowly infiltrating his own people. This way, it wouldn't be considered an invasion and wouldn't trigger a war.

These families would gradually gain control of the entire country, and when the time was right, they would announce their allegiance to the Land of Rain.

In the Land of Rivers, the chosen family was the Kindu family, and now all their members were impersonated by White Zetsu.

The Land of Rivers was rich in mineral resources, making it an excellent resource-rich nation. However, the Hokage's productivity was low, focusing solely on ninjas and having a poor utilization of resources.

As long as they held the economic lifeline of the common people in their hands, and then slowly instilled revolutionary ideas, compared to those oppressed by the Daimyo system, wouldn't overthrowing the Land of Rivers be a just cause!

Su Zheng said, "Proceed according to the plan. First, stabilize the base, build good relationships with the workers, gain their support, and then slowly encroach on other families."

"Okay!"

Amegakure.

Tsunade went to Su Zheng's house and once again received the news that "he was not there." After confirming their relationship, Tsunade's heart was captured by Su Zheng.

After work, she always had to stop by his house to see if he was there.

"Bad guy!" Tsunade pouted fiercely. After eating the food Su Zheng made, even the snacks outside tasted unappetizing, simply because they weren't made by that man.

"I'm back, I'm definitely going to beat him up," Tsunade said indignantly and went home.

Su Zheng's house.

"Haruna, does Lady Tsunade like brother?" Konan asked.

Haruna gave her a sideways glance and said, "Isn't it obvious!"

In the Land of Grass, at the Izumi family.

Su Zheng lay quietly on the grass, feeling the gentle breeze, the air filled with the fragrance of grass, and the occasional bleating of cattle and sheep in the distance, enjoying this moment of peace.

The Izumi family, like the Kindu family in the Land of Rivers, was an anchor point established by the Land of Rain. Here, serving as a ranch, the excellent management model allowed the Land of Rain's meat products to be sold globally.

In fact, every country had its purpose, and Su Zheng had already arranged their respective roles.

Land of Iron—iron ore, Land of Birds—tourism and meat products, Land of Fields—grain base...

These countries were all part of a chain. It was impossible for them to remain in their current scattered state. He wanted to incorporate them into a single system. Su Zheng's goal was to establish a peaceful and powerful nation.

Fundamentally eliminate ninjas and Daimyo—the ninja village system!

Within the training ground space.

Karenka sat on the ground, bored. Ever since she entered, Su Zheng hadn't restricted her movements, allowing her to walk freely within the training ground, which showed her the scale of things.

Su Zheng had expanded the space to a radius of 100 kilometers. Karenka had already realized what kind of opponent she was facing, but since the other party hadn't killed her, they must have had ulterior motives!

She thought the other party was definitely coveting her beauty, which was why he hadn't killed her. However, days had passed, and he hadn't shown up. Although she could survive on the food inside without starving, this kind of waiting for the judgment of fate was truly agonizing!

She had already decided that she would absolutely not resist, because resistance would be futile!

"What a shame, he's not handsome!" Karenka thought dejectedly.

She hadn't even dated yet, and she had to submit to an ordinary-looking person; she was so unwilling!

Whoosh!

Su Zheng appeared, having reverted to his youthful face.

Before Su Zheng could speak, Karenka walked up, her eyes shining, and said, "I agree, you can command me however you want!"

"So handsome! But why did he look ordinary before?" she murmured.

Good grief, she dislikes him for looking plain before! This is clearly a superficial person!

Su Zheng pushed Karenka away and said, "Stand properly!"

The girl obediently stood straight, looking at the young man's handsome face, her heart filled with joy. "Great, I don't have to follow that ordinary person. Before, it must have been his disguise! He's so strong at such a young age. If he wants me, I'll agree immediately..."

Wonderful! She's already convinced herself without anything happening!

Su Zheng lifted her chin and observed her carefully.

The girl had grayish-white hair, red pupils, and a pure and flawless face, but her height was only 1.4 meters.

Su Zheng was already 16 years old and 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, 16 years old, and my height is 1.45 meters."

"My lord, I am willing to be your woman," Karenka said shyly.

"Hmph!" Su Zheng found it amusing. "You're not worthy. Be my bodyguard!"

"Me... your bodyguard?" Karenka was a little surprised.

"What? You're not willing?"

"No, of course I'm willing. It's just that you're so strong, why would you still need…"

"Stop with the nonsense, sign it!" Su Zheng handed the prepared contract to the other party.

Karenka didn't even look at it and signed immediately. After all, in the hands of such a powerful person, any struggle would be in vain!

It seems I'll need to research Orochimaru's Cursed Seals later. Her strength is too weak! Su Zheng thought to himself.

Su Zheng asked, "Where did you learn your ninjutsu?"

Karenka replied, "We learned our ninjutsu by stealing it. We wander around."

"Then why are you only this tall at 16 years old?"

Karenka said, "I don't know. Maybe I won't grow any taller. You won't dislike me for it, will you, sir?"

"How could I!" Su Zheng asked with a smile, "Do you want to learn ninjutsu? I can teach you!"

The girl said coquettishly, "Of course I want to learn! You haven't told me your name yet, sir!"

Su Zheng replied, "Mm, my name is Su Zheng, and I'm 16 years old."

The girl giggled, "Su Zheng, you're the same age as me, sir."

He rubbed the girl's tender face and stood up, saying, "Alright, let's go!"

The girl no longer hesitated and followed Su Zheng out of the space.