Land of Night, Northeast.
Black Mountain Mining District, It's freezing cold and the wind and snow turn into ice.
Looking down from above, you can see a large group of convict miners, like hard-working black worker ants, working non-stop on the construction site.
Some miners go directly into dangerous caves to search for minerals.
As for safety issues, there will be Earth Release ninja accompanying him.
Once there is a dangerous situation such as collapse of the mine, the Earth Release ninja who follows in can immediately use Earth Release Ninjutsu to protect the safety of the miners and wait for rescue.
Therefore, under the premise that there is no danger to life, except that the working hours are relatively long every day, but the food treatment is not bad, the miners' team composed of prisoners from various regions are still relatively active in their work.
Not to mention, this is not free labor. They are also paid a small amount of salary every month. Although it is not as generous as normal miners, it is still hard money.
In this way, when the prison sentence is over and there is only one person left in the family, the person will not be penniless and become a homeless man on the roadside waiting for relief.
Those who have parents, wives and children can also send their salary back home to subsidize some family expenses.
So many miners often have tears in their eyes.
Here in the mining area, they not only have food and housing to worry about, but they also receive a small monthly salary to support their families.
The guilt and shame from the heart deeply tortured them.
When they get out, they must work hard to turn over a new leaf and show their loyalty to General!
No, they can shine even in mining areas.
Inside the stone house, which is as warm as spring.
"Izayoi, do you really want to leave? You know, once the seal is stamped, you can never look back."
As the base manager of Base 3, Sirius, who is already in his forties, looked at the long, straight black girl standing in front of him with regret on his face.
After half a year of getting along, he actually had the idea to let Jonin, a young and outstanding person like Izayoi, work here for a few more years and then give her the position of base manager.
Then I can retire gloriously and return to Nightview City to retire with peace of mind.
In this way, he can be considered as living up to General's hard work cultivating him for so many years.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Hurry up and sign!"
Izayoi rolled her eyes, she had no idea at all about Sirius's retention.
She had stayed in this damn place for half a year, and it was either blowing wind or snowing here all day long. She was almost depressed in this kind of place.
It's not that she can't endure hardship, it's just that there's no need for her to endure hardship.
"Do you really want to stop thinking about it? You know, the normal speed of promotion is very slow. Even if you have family support behind you, it will be difficult to reach the core within ten years. Because if you don't have enough performance, Master Yayoi will not be so accommodating."
Sirius As an 'old man' who followed Yayoi in the founding war, he naturally knows that in peacetime, if you want to be promoted and reach the core of power, you can only endure it step by step.
But boiling and boiling have different methods and speeds. Recommended by him, an old man, Izayoi can be promoted to the base director here within three to five years, managing the ninjas and Samurai at No. 100 here, as well as a large number of miners.
Coupled with the importance of the mining area, you can spend a few years here and a few years elsewhere, and the salary and promotion speed are unimaginable in ordinary jobs.
With the resources on his side, Izayoi, a young man with unlimited potential, can become the core of Land of Night's power within ten years.
At that time, Izayoi was not more than thirty years old.
In Sirius's eyes, this is almost a perfect fit for Izayoi's promotion path.
"Hurry up and sign!"
Izayoi paused every word and stared at Sirius with dissatisfaction.
What is this guy talking about?
"... I know, I know, really, I'm doing this for your own good. If you regret it later, you won't have such a good opportunity."
Seeing Izayoi's firm attitude, Sirius sighed helplessly, lamenting that young people today really don't know the importance of things, so they missed such a good opportunity in vain.
Although jobs in the mining area can be transferred once every six months according to the rules, all you need to do is apply.
But basically no one does this, because it will leave a bad impression on the boss and the evaluation will be lowered.
I have to work for at least a year before I consider changing.
He didn't know why Izayoi was in such a hurry to leave, as if this place had affected her future development... Could it be that by returning to Nightview City, she could achieve success in one step?
A later Uchiha Clan branch does not have such a big weight.
"Put it away. I hope everything goes well when you return to Nightview City."
She signed the transfer document. Although she didn't understand Izayoi's thoughts, Sirius still handed the document to Izayoi and solemnly blessed her.
"I got it. I'll see you later. Base Commander, also say hello to the others for me."
Izayoi waved goodbye to Sirius.
During my time in the Black Mountain mining area, although my life was a little more difficult, my relationship with my colleagues was still harmonious.
If there are no tasks assigned by the family, it is not impossible to stay here for another one or two years and achieve performance.
Just thinking about returning to Nightview City and getting started directly instead of communicating remotely through letters like in the past... Izayoi couldn't help but feel nervous.
However, she has read so many love strategies and secrets, so it shouldn't be a big problem.
Just General, she, Master Izayoi, must be at your fingertips!
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Early March.
General's Residence, Inner Court.
In the shrine-style courtyard, since returning from Konoha, Hisana's life has become the same as before, degenerate and idle.
She was currently in a leisurely daze while taking out thumb biscuits from her snack bag and stuffing them into her mouth.
This kind of thumb biscuit has a unique sweet and milky flavor, with a hint of saltiness and a crispy texture. It is a snack that she likes very much.
Apart from the higher price, there are no other disadvantages.
But the price is expensive, which is not a disadvantage at all for her now.
She Oda Hisana has the most expensive food.
'I am so depraved...'
Hisana Thinking this, he couldn't help but grab a few pieces and stuff them into his mouth.
In the past Uzumaki Clan, although her diet was quite sufficient, it was just sufficient, and she didn't have to worry about the taste.
Now she not only has a husband who loves her, but also has countless delicious food to enjoy at will.
I am happy here and don't think about it Uzumaki.
"Ah, no more..."
Hisana wanted to take out more thumb biscuits, but the snack bag was empty, not even a single biscuit was left.
"Half, can you bring me another pack?"
Hisana turned to look at Hazy.
In order to replenish her snack bag at all times, she purchases a large number of snacks every month and stores them in the Kagura Hall at the shrine.
Hao was about to nod when his body suddenly trembled, and there seemed to be something suppressed in his voice:
"I'm sorry, Master Hisana, I feel a little unwell. I want to go back to my room and take a rest first."
"Are you okay?"
Seeing that something was not right about his face, Hisana asked with concern.
"It's okay, I'll just take a rest."
Hazy lowered his head slightly.
"Okay then, you go back and rest, I'll go get it myself from the Kagura Hall."
Hisana nodded and asked Hao to go back and have a good rest. She doesn't have to work today.
Although she is a master and servant in name, she does not really treat her as a servant.
Hisana said goodbye and walked towards the Kagura Hall in the courtyard.
Because the courtyard is built in the style of a shrine, all the buildings that a shrine should have are here.
Even Kagura Hall, which is dedicated to the gods, is built with a ratio of one to a regular shrine.
Entering Kagura Hall, the environment is spacious, the floor is very clean and tidy, and there is no dust at all.
The cleaning of the shrine does not require manual labor. Just call the puppets regularly and they will automatically clean the inside and outside of the shrine.
Hisana lamented more than once that this kind of life, where you can open your mouth for food and stretch out your hands for clothes, is completely different from the outside world. It seems to have traveled to the future time and space.
There are not many things in the Kagura Hall. Apart from a few soft cushions used when doing homework, there is only the Uzumaki Great Wisdom King statue enshrined in the temple.
After all, there are no gods worshiped in the Kagura Hall, so Hisana always feels a little weird.
So, she asked Yayoi to help her build a Uzumaki Great Wisdom King statue of the Uzumaki Clan and place it in the Kagura Hall.
On the lotus platform, there is a statue of King Daming, which is majestic and compassionate.
It symbolizes that he kills the karma with one hand and saves the lives with the other.
The posture and scale of the statue are exactly the same as those of Uzumaki Shrine.
Hisana first bowed respectfully, then walked to the lotus platform that was about the same height as her, pressed a switch, and a stone door opened, revealing a small warehouse where she stored snacks.
For her, food and gods are equally important.
I believe that the Ming Dynasty King has a spirit in heaven and will not mind.
It's useless even if she minded, after all, besides stuffing snacks here, she would occasionally invite Yayoi here, with the double guilt of shame and blasphemy...
The sacred witch, in front of the holy gods, fell into the mortal world and was contaminated by seven emotions and six desires...
"What, is it gone?"
Hisana complained.
The lotus platform was empty, and it was obvious that the snacks stored inside had been consumed by her unknowingly.
"I had to go out and replenish some."
Hisana didn't hesitate for long before he made the decision to go out.
However, Hisana did not go out immediately, but walked to the door of a quiet room in the courtyard.
This quiet room is exactly Long's room, separated from her room by only one wall.
Dong Dong.
Hisana knocked on the door.
"Hazy, are you okay?"
"Ah, no, it's okay...♡~..."
"Are you really okay? Your voice sounds a little strange. Are you sick?"
Hisana curious voice sounded.
"It's... it's really okay... I'm just too tired... um...♡~..."
"Your voice... is so strange."
"It's nothing, maybe I have a cold..."
"Really?"
"Yes. By the way, I just forgot to mention that the snacks in the Kagura Hall should be gone. Please... um... Mr. Hisana is going out...♡~...♡~..."
The sounds in the room seemed to be trying hard to suppress something.
"I saw that, but are you really okay?"
"No, it's okay. Mr. Hisana, please go out quickly. I'll rest... next... I'll be...♡~!..."
In the corridor, the footsteps of Hisana gradually faded away.
Then, a burst of faint, weeping singing echoed quietly in the air.