A New Target: Sea Country

The next day, at the Alliance Building on Red State Island, Sada Hidemasa, Shibata Keiichi, Uchiha Bosawa, Ikeda, Kentaro, and a group of others sat in front of Feng.

Even the Yashiro Uchiha Uchiha, who was stationed at the new Uchiha compound, brought a group of Uchiha with him.

"My lord! Is there something important to attend to?"

Keiichi was the first to speak.

More than a thousand elite troops had gathered outside the building, a much larger force than when they conquered Red State Island, Hong, and Yue Kingdoms.

"That's right, we've had so much rest, it's time to pull off something big again."

Feng smiled slightly, a slight upturn to his lips.

"Haha, my lord, tell me, where to attack, how to attack!"

"Feng! You're finally going to move! Hahaha, the tribesmen have been wanting to see real combat for ages!"

"My lord, we are loyal. Wherever you point, we will fight."

Upon hearing this, none of the group advised peace; they were even more eager for the upcoming battle than Feng.

In response, Feng gently tapped the table, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"The target is tentatively the Sea Country. As for the Land of Water, we'll make arrangements based on the specific circumstances after we gather more information."

"Uncle Bosawa, tell me first, what's the current situation in the Sea Country?"

"Yes, my lord."

Uchiha Bosawa immediately agreed and then began to explain the situation.

"Colleagues, our lord has been keeping an eye on the situation in the Sea Country and the Land of Water."

Therefore, we have a considerable amount of intelligence on these two countries.

First, the Sea Country is mainly composed of four large islands: Mother Island, Dairo Island, Jiro Island, and Demon Realm Island. There are no ninjas in the country, and the country relies on long-term leases of mercenaries and hiring ninjas from the Land of Water to maintain border security.

Currently, due to the ongoing civil war in Kirigakure of the Land of Water, almost all the ninjas in the Land of the Sea Country have withdrawn. Apart from the original mercenaries, there are only a handful of ninjas, less than a hundred.

If we were to take action, conquering the Sea Country would be virtually effortless.

However, the Land of Water and the Sea Country have a very close relationship. After the Kirigakure ends, they will find that the Sea Country has been occupied. There is a high probability that they will go to war with us to restore the Sea Country.

As for the Land of Water, it is surrounded by the sea on all sides but mostly mountainous, making its terrain unique.

The population is mainly concentrated on the main island, but people also live on the surrounding islands of various sizes.

Kirigakure Yamanaka on the main island of the Land of Water, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. If we don't consider you, my lord, with our current strength, even Kirigakure, which is currently in internal strife, would be no match for them.

Then the Capital of the Land of Water...

After Uchiha Bosawa finished explaining the situation, Feng listened but did not respond. Instead, he looked at Yuki Rō first.

"Lang, you've recently taken in quite a few refugees from Kirigakure, so you should be very familiar with the current situation Kirigakure. Tell me, what's the situation there now?"

Upon hearing this, Yuki Rō quickly stood up, bowed to everyone present, and then spoke:

"Lord Feng, everyone."

We have taken in about 500 Kirigakure ninjas and more than 1,000 villagers who accompanied them.

The most recent batch of people from Kirigakure were received ten days ago, so the latest information is also from ten days ago.

Therefore, what I am about to say should be taken as a reference, but not as the sole basis for your decision.

He paused for a moment, and after everyone nodded in agreement, he continued.

"A few months ago, a group of Revolutionary Faction led by Elder Genji launched a rebellion against the Mizukage in Kirigakure."

For some unknown reason, the Mizukage did not make any arrangements in the early stages, which allowed the Revolutionary Faction to grow stronger.

By the time the Mizukage realized what was happening and gathered his forces, the Revolutionary Faction already held the upper hand.

About twenty days ago, the two sides engaged in a major battle, Revolutionary Faction won. They are now slowly eroding the influence of the Mizukage.

According to the latest intelligence from ten days ago, the Revolutionary Faction currently has about 7,000 ninjas and is besieging the Mizukage and his approximately 2,000 subordinate ninjas.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Revolutionary Faction should be able to end the civil war in Kirigakure within a month.

After Yuki Rō finished his earnest introduction, Feng still didn't offer any comments. Instead, he gently tapped the table, lost in thought.

After a long while, he suddenly stopped and looked at Yuki Rō to ask a question.

"Based on your understanding of Kirigakure, how many ninjas will be left in Kirigakure after the civil war ends?"

Furthermore, what was the attitude of the Genji and his group towards the Daimyo of the Land of Water? Ignore them? Respect them? Or...?

Finally, how efficient are they? How long do you think it will take them to remember the Sea Country?

"This... Lord Feng, based on my and my companions' estimates..."

After the civil war ends, Kirigakure will probably still have around four to six thousand ninjas left. Among the Revolutionary Faction are many murderers such as Zabuza Momochi Raiga Kurosuki, who never leave any Mizukage's people alive.

This forced the ninjas under the Mizukage to fight to the bitter end, causing considerable damage to the Revolutionary Faction.

As for Elder Genshi, he is a very wise and enlightened person, but he is too old.

He'll probably resume his employment relationship with the Sea Country as soon as the civil war ends, but it won't be quick to take concrete action; it'll take at least a month to sort things out.

As an elder who lived through the Warring States Period, he naturally held the daimyo in high esteem.

"Hmm... the Sea Country is short of manpower... the civil war will end in a month... Kirigakure will have at most six thousand ninja left... they need to respect the daimyo... it will take a month or so to restore the mercenary relationship..."

Upon hearing this, Feng muttered to himself as he put all the intelligence together and pondered it carefully.

Finally, he slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "This is a rare opportunity, let's do it!"

"Taro, send a message to Jianshi Kazue, telling them to bring their entire Samurai Corps and Mobile Unit over. Let the Guard Corps handle the domestic security issues for now."

Uncle Yashiro, send a message to the clan and ask Setsuna to bring all the clan's ninjas. I want to have big breasts.

Uncle Bosawa, you've been studying naval warfare for a long time now. Why don't you bring out all those skilled naval warriors under your command, like Kuki Takanobu and Takeyoshi, and put them to the test?

Send all your men out there and back to their old ways. When we make our move, cut off all shipping routes between the Sea Country and the inland areas, and for a month, no one should be allowed to leave.

Besides, didn't I tell you to leave Merchant Ninja Village behind? Go and gather all the ninjas from Merchant Ninja Village and bring them here.

Yuki Rō, bring out all the ninjas from Kirigakure. It's time to show your loyalty. Follow the fleet that cut off the shipping route and use your expertise in Water Release and naval warfare to protect the fleet. Wait for my instructions later. However, the ninjas of the Kirisame Clan must come with me.

The remaining members assembled their forces. Bosawa led the entire Mobile Unit, Hidemasa led the Samurai Corps, Asai led the Scout Corps, Inabi Uchiha led the Royal Guard, and Uncle Yashiro led the Prisoner Camp.

Ayaka, leave Karin in Honoka's care for a while. You stay by my side and use your Mind's Eye of the Kagura at maximum power to sense your surroundings at random times each day to keep watch for the army.

Three days later, late at night, they conquered the Sea Country, with the Kirisame Clan providing cover throughout the entire process.

Everyone, if there are no problems, let's get started!

"Yes, my lord, I am loyal!"

No one objected; they all stood up, raised their right hands at a 45-degree angle, and firmly shouted their loyalty in response.

Feng:...

My philtrum is itchy again, but what I want to be is the First Emperor of Qin, not someone who makes all sorts of secret-recipe squid!