Even just looking at it from a population perspective, he was the head of a large county in the Celestial Empire where Qi lived in his previous life!
Is the person who reached this position a simple, passionate individual?
This isn't just looking down on this person, it's looking down on the entire ninja village!
Therefore, Minato Namikaze is definitely not the simple guy he seems at first glance. The power of the Dragon Vein is not something that can be easily mastered. It wouldn't be surprising if he were to suffer a direct backlash if he wasn't careful!
But this is the situation where Qi embarks on this path.
He must bear these risks!
Unless he is content with becoming a Quasi-Kage, or at most a regular Kage Level actor.
No matter how dangerous or impossible it may be, he will still try!
Naturally, both in terms of public and private interests!
Qi had no reason to refuse this trip to Rōran!
Almost the instant the order was received.
After reporting to an ordinary Jonin responsible for guarding the base, Qi leaped away and sped northward toward a desolate desert located at the border of the Land of Wind, the Land of Rivers, and the Land of Fire!
The so-called Ancient Kingdom of Roran existed in this desolate desert!
May 10th.
After spending more than a day...
Qi finally entered the territory of the Ancient Kingdom of Roran. Rōran was said to be a country, but in reality, it was similar to the ancient Greek city-state of Qi's previous life!
There is only one city within the territory!
That's Rōran City!
Although the territory included some surrounding deserts where a portion of the population lived, the Country of Roran " essentially referred to the people living in the Rōran City!
The population of Rōran was not large.
It's only a few dozen thousand people.
The Country of Roran has only been established for less than a hundred years, and in the past, it was just an insignificant little country in the Shinobi World!
It's the kind of small country that could be destroyed at any moment.
But things are different now!
In recent years, there have been rumors that the Country of Roran has entered a period of rapid development. Now, whether it is proactive or reactive, it has finally attracted the attention of major powers!
Upon entering the territory of Country of Roran, Qi did not immediately venture into Rōran City, but instead conducted an initial investigation in the surrounding area!
Because Qi Ke had no idea what the current situation was like in the Country of Roran!
Whether the original plot he knows is actually in this timeline or not, at least he needs to confirm this before he can make a decision.
Blindly entering Rōran City would be dangerous.
Putting aside everything else, even the main villain in that movie might not be a match for him!
Of course, Qi's current mission is reconnaissance, not annihilation or assassination, so there's no need to worry so much!
But doesn't that mean I have selfish motives? Then we must consider all aspects and keep the risks to a minimum!
Using the Transformation Technique, he disguised himself as a middle-aged merchant from the Land of Tea, who was originally on his way to the Land of Fire to conduct some business and trade investigations and exchanges. He had heard that the Country of Roran's industry seemed to have developed very well in the past two years, so he wanted to come and see if there were any special handicrafts that he could sell.
"Oh? So that means the current Country of Roran is a new young queen, and the ministers are acting as regents?"
Qi, now transformed into a rugged, middle-aged man, looked at the elderly man before him and asked...
"Yes, Her Majesty passed away suddenly last October, I heard it was from illness. This world is truly difficult..."
The old man said, his voice trembling.
"I see! Thank you so much, sir!"
A faint hint of contemplation flickered in Qi's pupils.
After thanking the old man with a smile, Qi got up and left, disappearing completely from the old man's sight.
"Untie!"
Qi also unlocked the Transformation Technique.
It returned to its original form.
It didn't take too long, just half a day, to walk around the surrounding area, which could barely be called villages!
Some people here acknowledge their identity Country of Roran, while others do not, but it doesn't really matter.
Qi eventually managed to uncover some useful information.
For example, there's news that the previous queen had only passed away half a year ago, and now the Country of Roran is being ruled by a regent!
This is enough to prove that the villain from the original work— Mukade —has already arrived in this timeline!
However, this is a reasonable development.
After all, the power of the Dragon Vein has always existed in the Country of Roran, but although the Country of Roran family of past generations could sense the power of the Dragon Vein, they were unable to use it.
Other major ninja villages would naturally not notice this.
Who would believe that a small country with no ninja villages and only a single castle could possess any real power!?
Only Mukade from later generations could possibly draw out a portion of the Dragon Vein's power!
'So, this is a very clever timing! And it's also quite different from the original story!'
Qi took a deep breath.
Then, with a leap, he sped towards the Rōran City, located at the center of the Country of Roran.
Whether or not one can successfully realize their ambitions is one thing.
Whether or not to give it a try is another matter entirely.
And at the very least, Qi has to complete his own reconnaissance mission, right?
That Special Puppet Technique that even the Mizukage of that village feared!
Although Kei can be 100% certain that this so-called new puppet technology is the product of the Sunagakure's latest technology, developed over a decade later, combined with the power of the Dragon Vein!
However, some basic investigations are still necessary!
It's less than half an hour's drive.
Qi arrived at the outskirts of Rōran City at high speed. As a city that only needs to accommodate 20,000 to 30,000 people, Rōran City is not very large. However, when the special buildings that can be described as towering into the clouds came into view, even Qi subconsciously showed a look of amazement.
Whether it has any practical significance is another matter.
At least the visual effects were achieved!
'Perhaps we could also develop specialty tourism?'
Looking at the unique towers of Rōran City not far away, Qi had a somewhat absurd thought in his mind.
What you think in your head is one thing.
The movement beneath their feet will not falter in the slightest.
A country without ninjas.
For Qi, infiltrating in couldn't be easier.
The only thing to watch out for is the semi-automatic puppet created by the Mukade using the power of the Dragon Vein. That thing can be remotely controlled, thus overcoming the biggest weakness of puppeteers—the problem of Chakra Threads control.
It can even provide remote feedback to the puppeteer!
This is even more overpowered than Shadow Clone!
After all, Shadow Clone will disappear if it is hit hard, but a puppet is different. Unless it is completely crushed by a fatal blow, even if only half of it is left, it can still move and exert its corresponding combat power!
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