With the help of the Fūma Clan and Raiga Kurosuki, Muzan was able to free up his hands to deal with the spies in the Mukawa Territory and the Land of Waves.
Quite a few places had been attacked by the enemy during this time. Among them, the Cloud Ninja and Hidden Mist had sent the most people, dealing a blow to Muzan's prestige.
If the Twelve Kizuki had not each had matters of their own to handle, Muzan would not have been so passive.
No sooner had he entered the Mukawa Territory than Mukawa Hui came running over in a panic, no trace remaining of the aristocratic pride he had once possessed. Muzan did not know whether this was because of the Merchant Alliance or because he had discovered the man's secret.
"Lord Muzan, I have completed the task you entrusted to me."
More than half of the merchants in the Land of Fire had united under Mukawa Hui's call. This powerful force now influenced every aspect of the Land of Fire.
Unless that Daimyo was prepared to risk everything, the entire economy of the Land of Fire would fall under Muzan's control, allowing him to gradually erode the other party's power.
"There is another piece of good news. Some great nobles wish to join forces with you and overthrow the tyranny of the Land of Fire."
After saying this, Mukawa Hui saw Muzan's tightly furrowed brow and could not help but panic inwardly. Had he done something wrong?
"You accomplishing this has exceeded my expectations, but they are not my best choice."
Under Muzan's piercing gaze, Mukawa Hui grew even more anxious and asked nervously:
"These nobles can help us control the Land of Fire. Do you not wish to take the Land of Fire as quickly as