Chapter 143 It's Not That Difficult
Konoha's problems have actually always existed, but in the original story, all the problems in the village were covered up by the miraculous victories.
The battle of Kannabi Bridge was won! The Seven Ninja Swordsmen were annihilated! The battle of Kikyo Mountain was a great victory!
In the future, whenever these victories are mentioned, even the lowest-ranking ninja on Konoha's front will unconsciously puff out their chests with pride.
In the face of one great victory after another, even the most treacherous ninjas will become resolute.
It’s just a pity that these victories have not yet arrived.
The current time point is the darkest night before dawn for Konoha.
Naturally, various problems are exposed extremely sharply!
Taking advantage of this excellent opportunity when the enemy exposed their problems, the Akatsuki organization successfully captured the open-pit mine that they marked as target number one on the third day of the attack!
This advancement efficiency is even smoother than the most optimistic expectations before the battle of Shiba Kiyokawa!
At first, the mine owner and his family had some misunderstandings about the Akatsuki's style of doing things. They thought they were still a traditional ninja organization, bound by rules, and they did not dare to take action against them.
"You ninjas, if you want to fight, go fight outside! If you damage the equipment here, don't expect me to issue you any commissions in the future!"
The stupid son of the mine owner who said this pointed casually, and as luck would have it, he pointed directly at Shiba Kiyokawa who was at the front of the team.
"That pretty boy over there, yes, that's you!
You look like a leader, they all listen to you, right?
Take your ninjas and station them outside the mine, don't come in!
Give me the address of your ninja village later. I will bring money and go to your village to issue tasks in a while!
As for now, get your people out! Don't make me say it a second time!"
Around him gathered a few ronin with pickpockets in their mouths and strange looks in their eyes.
Behind him was a group of miners holding shovels and pickaxes, dressed in rags and trembling with fear, who were forcibly dragged over and forced to work.
At that moment, Shiba Kiyokawa suddenly couldn't help laughing.
Ignoring the cowardly threat from the mine owner's son, Shiba Qinghe stopped immediately and turned to Konan.
"See? This is the tragedy of traditional ninjas. They fought to the death to win the Ninja World War, but all they got were a few bones thrown to them by others like beggars.
Even so, you still have to drag your injured body to serve this kind of people after the war, because they don’t pay you with simple rewards, but mission commission money.”
At that moment, Xiaonan also laughed.
This was something she was used to, but now, under the daily training and guidance of Shiba Kiyokawa, she has become more and more aware of the abnormality of this rule!
Ninjas have really been disciplined for too long!
It has been so long that it has completely become a pathetic creature.
The next moment, before Shiba Kiyokawa could speak, an Akatsuki member in the team couldn't help but speak and asked with a strange look on his face.
"This place is not far from the Rain Country. Have you really never heard of our Akatsuki organization?"
The stupid son of the mine owner still arrogantly put his hands on his hips and said nonchalantly: "Why should I care about your ninja war? I have money, I can issue commissions anywhere!
Even if your ninja world war gets you into trouble, what does it have to do with me?"
The next moment, Shiba Qinghe walked up to him with light steps, slapped his face with the back of his hand, causing the fat on his face to tremble.
"I'm so sorry, now it matters."
The mine owner's son felt humiliated and was about to explode, but the next moment he saw a scene that he would never forget -
The ronin who were protecting him were all looking straight ahead like blind people, but the next moment, they were all pierced in the throat by a piece of ice crystal that suddenly rose from the air.
Until his death, none of the ronin who were surrounding him reacted at all, let alone fought back.
Illusion, plus instant ice escape!
Let Zhiba Qinghe easily deal with all the guards that the mine owner's family had gathered over the years while walking along the way!
"you--"
At that moment, the stupid son of the mine owner finally realized the fear.
But Zhiba Qinghe was too lazy to listen to his chatter.
"Where is your family's account book? Also, do you have an accountant or housekeeper who has been helping you with the accounts?"
Using some illusion hypnosis techniques, Shiba Qinghe easily got what he wanted. Then he casually waved his hand and pierced the fool's temple with sharp ice crystals.
After sending the young man to sleep, Shiba Kiyokawa did not forget to give him some thoughtful advice.
"In your next life, remember to pay more attention to changes in neighboring countries. Current political intelligence is very important."
Then he continued to move forward and looked at the group of disheveled miners in front of him.
"Those who still need this job can still stay in the future. Your salary level will be aligned with that of the Rain Country. Don't worry about any deductions! This is the promise that the Akatsuki organization makes to you!
As for those who are unwilling to work for us, I will let you go after the dispute is over.
Go back when you understand, otherwise, you will understand what war is next! "
During this special period, Shiba Kiyokawa did not simply show conciliatory attitude, and his words did not conceal the threats.
Combined with the thunderous means that had just killed the mine owner's stupid son, all the miners were frightened so much that they didn't dare to move forward and they all shrank back.
However, among the crowd that was generally retreating, there was a short miner who looked young. He had bright eyes and looked at the people in the Akatsuki organization with hope.
The little guy went against the flow of people, took the initiative to come forward, and asked Shiba Kiyokawa.
"Brother, what is the salary level in the Rain Country?"
Looking at the other person's patched and washed-out old clothes, as well as the bloody wounds on his hands, Shiba Qinghe's expression was a little complicated for a moment.
Reaching out and patting the other person's head, he smiled confidently.
"Don't worry, it will definitely be higher than your current salary. It will allow you to have enough food to eat, wear warm clothes, and support your family at home."
The short miner's eyes brightened a little when he heard this.
He immediately agreed, "Okay! Then we will help you mine from now on!"
At that moment, before Shiba Qinghe opened his mouth, Konan behind him couldn't help but make a sound of relief and pride.
“It turns out that changing the world is not as difficult as we imagined.”
This is their first step out of the Rain Country and towards the entire ninja world!
Now it seems that it is not as difficult and terrifying as Xiaonan had imagined in the past.
Shiba Qinghe looked at her and did not step forward to interrupt Xiaonan's thoughts. He only reminded her with a smile after Xiaonan came to her senses.
"It's good to have confidence in your ideals, but don't be careless. The real test has just begun."
Xiaonan looked at him, quietly waiting for his answer.
Shiba Qinghe deliberately used water jutsu to wash his hands to remove the blood and dirt, then reached out to help Xiaonan tuck a strand of hair from her temple behind her ear.
"We just took over a mine. Our war is not over yet. Besides, we have to defend this place under the dual pressure of Konoha and Iwagakure."
At that moment, Xiaonan's eyes were following the short miner who had just come forward, watching him run back with full of hope. He actively and proactively became a lobbyist for the Akatsuki organization, voluntarily persuading those workers to stay, and patiently repeating the few words of promise that Shiba Kiyokawa had just made.
After a while, Xiaonan suddenly laughed.
"But we will win, right? Qinghe-kun, we are doing the right thing. We will win even if we face Konoha, right?"
Shiba Kiyokawa was helpless.
What he really wanted to say was: There is no necessary connection between doing the right thing and winning.
And generally speaking, people who say "I will win" end up losing, and it is not uncommon for them to be cut in half.
But at that moment, Shiba Qinghe still couldn't bear to spoil Konan's fun.
So he opened his mouth and said.
"Yes, we will win! Neither Konoha nor the five major ninja villages are invincible!"
(End of this chapter)
