"That's what I say, but without Mr. Shōji, not only would I have died in the hands of Dotō, but the entire Snow Country would also have fallen into the control of Dotō. No matter what, Shōji, on behalf of Snow Country, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude. I will definitely keep it in my heart. If there is anything you need in the future, just ask. Although we, Snow Country, are a small country, we will do our best!"
Kazahana Sōsetsu shook his head slightly and said with a very firm expression on his face.
"Yes, this is my honor. However, I do have some matters and requests that I need to discuss and communicate with the daimyo. This is not only related to your country, but also has a certain relationship with our Iwagakure. If the daimyo doesn't mind!"
"If you have anything to say, please feel free to ask it. As long as I can do it myself, I will definitely agree! Ah, please come in and talk first!"
Hearing Shōji's words, Kazahana Sōsetsu did not hesitate at all. It does not mean that this Snow Country Lord is really that simple and will agree to any request of Shōji without any bottom line, but that he wants to show his sincerity in this way. He is just a kind-hearted person, not stupid and sweet, and not a slut with negative IQ and EQ.
Let's not talk about Sōsetsu. I don't think Shōji will make any excessive demands. Just based on Snow Country's current situation, there is nothing. It is worthy of others to covet. Can Land of Earth and Iwagakure, one of the dignified Five Great Nations, still value a poor and backward ice and snow country like them?
Proportion and scale, the more senior people are, the more they know how to grasp these things!
Shōji can naturally see it relatively clearly, but Kazahana Sōsetsu's statement at least makes people sound comfortable.
That's why I say that speaking is a technical skill. Many people who are not good at speaking, and even more unconscious, can easily offend many people through inadvertent conversations, and then in a short period of time, without their knowledge, they are isolated and rejected by everyone, and eventually have to leave that circle.
There are many examples of this in Shōji's previous lives, including Shōji himself who had a period of excessive self-awareness, which led to things that offended others with his words.
The main hall that you walk into is an important place for Snow Country Lord's daily work and summoning ministers. It is also the most majestic building in the entire Snow Country. After all, it is the most representative building in a country, although it includes Sōsetsu. Previous generations of Snow Country Lord all advocated frugality, but that was for their own lives, including their bedrooms and diet, which were all controlled within the minimum standards consistent with their status. The only main palace that needed to receive foreign guests was the most magnificent building, and it was also one of the face of a country.
To express gratitude and respect, after entering the main hall, Kazahana Sōsetsu did not sit back on his daimyo seat. Instead, he took Shōji and took a seat at the bottom, 'Equality ' With the two people facing each other, Kazahana Sōsetsu's seemingly 'ordinary' inadvertent behavior made Shōji feel a little better about this Snow Country Lord.
Qualities cultivated by the environment.
Vision determined by height.
This is vividly reflected in this Snow Country monarch. This is also the biggest reason why the children of wealthy families often become talented easily. The education they received since childhood is beyond the reach of ordinary mortals!
Even if this group of people no longer receive any help from their parents when they become adults, based on everything they experienced as children, under the same conditions, they will be more likely to succeed than the average person. This is not an absolute conclusion, but it is also a high probability result.
The innate environment and the resource tilt received are often the most important influencing factors.
Of course, Shōji's emotion only lasted for a moment. Moreover, this world belongs to the "abnormal world". Since Ōtsutsuki Kaguya brought the power named "Chakra" to this world, power is this The eternal truth of the world, no matter how outstanding the Snow Country Lord is, will never change the determination of Shōji, not to mention that the weak Snow Country cannot resist the power of 'Iwagakure'.
The suggestions that Shōji will make next also have a certain degree of 'goodwill' for Snow Country itself. Although Snow Country and the daimyo in front of him are likely to lose something because of this, this is still a good deal for Snow Country, at least Shōji himself thinks so.
"That's it. Regarding the next things about Snow Country, here are the plans..."
An unhurried tone, smooth and clear words.
Because some things require going back and communicating with Lord Tsuchikage before we can truly make a decision. Therefore, in this conversation, Shōji did not tell everything, but selectively put forward some 'requirements' and 'suggestions'!
For example, the most critical request and suggestion is about Snow Country's 'Chakra Armor' technology, and the next Snow Ninja Village solution!
Shōji did not and could not propose in the most arrogant way. The whole process was from the perspective of the 'proposer', proposing a 'transaction application' that was in line with the current situation, as well as some key solutions.
This is the most critical first step in Shōji's plan to build Snow Country into 'Iwagakure', a solid overseas military base in the future. The former's Chakra Armor technology can enhance the power of Iwagakure Ninja's middle and lower-level ninjas, while the latter can provide Iwagakure with an opportunity to penetrate into the interior of Snow Ninja Village!
Supporting the forces close to itself is one of the most common methods used by any big country in ancient and modern times when facing another small country with a strategic geographical location or other values. In many cases, this is often much smoother and more convenient than a big country annexing this small country in person.
People's goals and ambitions are sometimes constant, but often they change as they grow and the environment changes.
Such is the case with Shōji.
When Shōji first arrived in this world, his only thought was to let himself and his family live well. All actions were based on this goal and nothing else. Now that the family has successfully escaped the Konoha sea of suffering and his family can enjoy a peaceful life, Shōji's heart will naturally change!
Gain stronger power, reach the true peak of Shinobi World, and use your own will and power to change the world!
Of course, it can also be said that nothing has changed.
Because if you want to do this, you also want to live well in this world. The two are not contradictory, and they are compatible.
Snow Country is one of the important components in the ambitious plan of Shōji!