As expected, the news brought back by Nara Shikasuke caused an uproar in Konoha. The elders were filled with indignation. They believed that the newly appointed daimyo aimed to weaken Konoha's dominant position, and the so-called twelve guardian ninja were just political products to restrain Konoha.

"...The former daimyo was already ill and did not live long, but he was assassinated by the ninja as soon as he proposed the establishment of a private army. It sounds like Konoha is the most suspicious. Who knows if the thief is shouting to catch the thief? At this time, we must not show weakness and give in. "

"Danzo, be careful, that's a daimyo."

"You are too weak, Hiruzen." The man who spoke had a cross scar on his chin and a serious and unsmiling face. He was Danzo Shimura, an old teammate of the Third Hokage and a disciple of the Second Hokage.

He had never been convinced about Sarutobi Hiruzen becoming Hokage.I felt that if I hadn't been too late to speak when the teacher asked who was left behind, it would have been me who became the Third Hokage, not an old classmate with an indecisive personality.

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't mind his verbal offense. Since the death of his teacher, he and Danzo Kazuki and Anami have been guarding Konoha together.The old man used harsh words and cruel methods, but it was all for Konoha.

"Is there something you don't know yet?" Hiruzen Sarutobi knocked on the cigarette rod and said meekly: "The population of Konoha has grown rapidly in the ten years after the war. The original supplies are now stretched and cannot meet the demand. In the long run, Not a solution. Not long ago, I sent an official document to the daimyo to discuss increasing funding for Konoha. Food and weapons are all indispensable things for us."

Ninjas cannot be self-sufficient without production, but both food and iron ore necessary for making weapons are strictly controlled by the state, and private large-scale trading is not allowed.If they want to maintain the status of Konoha's number one ninja village, they have to rely on the Fire Nation.

"...Hmph, without Konoha, how can the daimyo fight against the other four major countries?"

Danzo, who was busy building his roots, really didn't know these things. He had always only controlled the armed forces in Konoha and didn't care much about these economic development things.

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and said nothing. Hearing this tone, he knew that the old man had compromised.

Seeing that the two of them had reached an agreement, the two elders Mito Kadoyan and Koharu Koharu came out to smooth things over and said, "That's fine. Frequent changes in the position of daimyo are not a good thing for the development of Konoha. We have our own people by the daimyo's side." That’s not a bad thing. Having said that, even if a guardian ninja is established, it’s not the daimyo who has the final say.”

The four of them looked at each other and said nothing.

"It's not okay to be so passive all the time, Hiruzen, you must take action." Before leaving the Hokage's office, Danzo left such a sentence, which made Sarutobi Hiruzen deep in thought.

During the following period, Konoha and the Daming Prefecture launched a fierce tug-of-war over the matter of protecting the Twelve Ninja.

One side is a national weapon holding sharp blades, and the other side is a majestic country that controls the necessities of survival. Moreover, it is a delicate moment when the previous daimyo is assassinated by a ninja and Konoha seeks help from the daimyo mansion. In the collision between the two parties, Konoha finally retreats. Taking a step forward, the selection plan for the twelve guardian ninjas was officially put on the agenda.

Neither side had any intention of making a big show of it and making it known to the whole world. The news still spread like wildfire and quickly spread to several major countries, and the calm lake began to ripple.

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The work of establishing the Twelve Guardian Ninja Warriors was in steady progress. When Mitsuki Amasakagami came over to report on the caravan's income last quarter, he brought good news to Yukina.

"You said that Konoha plans to attract foreign investment on a large scale?" The woman put down the flag in her hand and looked over with a smile.

As early as the development of the caravan, Yukina had ordered people to be stationed in Konoha.The scale of Konoha at that time was far less than it is now. Because of the death of Senju Hashirama, undercurrents among the countries were surging. The one who was still in power was the suspicious and sick guy Senju Hashirama. This made it difficult to implement Yukina's plan. In the end I only went into one house selling ramen.

"Yes. It seems that they are very dissatisfied with the fact that Rin-sama used supplies as a threat to ask Konoha to step back on establishing the Twelve Guardian Ninja."

When attracting investment, isn’t it because you want to take economic power into your own hands?

Xue Nai obviously noticed it, and she smiled: "Isn't this exactly what we want to see? It saves a lot of trouble for them to be so conscious."

The guardian ninja plan has two goals, one is to gather his own ninja forces, and the other is to force Konoha to open the door.Now it seems that the results are good.Either continue to be manipulated financially by the daimyo or take the risk and open the door to Konoha, the choice is one.What Xue Nai prepared for them was such a naked conspiracy. Those who were willing to take the bait would have no regrets afterwards.

"By the way, how are the Teuchi family doing in Konoha?"

"Well, I heard that that ramen shop is the most popular shop in Konoha."

"That's good." Xuena turned around and continued the chess game, "The door to Konoha has been opened. You must seize the opportunity, Mitsuki."

"Yes, I will certainly live up to Madam's high expectations." Mitsuki Sakagami nodded.By this time, that guy should have arrived in Konoha.

The hand-made noodle shop mentioned by Xue Nai had been selling ramen noodles on Ximen Street in Suzaku City for generations. Because of his excellent craftsmanship, he was very popular among the common people. Whenever he opened a shop, there was no shortage of customers, and the long queues every day made others envious.

Life was supposed to go on so plainly but happily, but I didn’t know that I had provoked the evil spirit along the way. One morning, when the customer came to the familiar store, he only saw the smashed shop and the shop covered with injuries. hands hitting couple.The only one who was intact in the whole family was my son who happened to be away from home.

Since then, the century-old shop passed down from generation to generation has never been opened again.

Mitsuki Sakagami was not the caravan leader at that time, but he had climbed to a good height.Finally, I was able to take my parents, wife and children from the countryside to the city, and settled in this area near Shou Da's home.One time when he came home, he accidentally heard his wife mention this matter. It was said that he had offended a slave of a noble family and was retaliated against.

"What a shame that little guy brings people to make trouble every day. Whenever he sees the shop open, he comes up and flips the table without saying a word. Mrs. Shouda can't help crying when she talks to me. What will I do in the future~" Mrs. Sakagami said She couldn't help feeling sad. Before her husband joined the caravan, their life was even more miserable. That's why they felt more sympathized with what the opponent and his family were going through.

"Husband," she hesitated for a moment before tentatively speaking, "can you help them?"

Facing his wife's eager eyes, Mitsuki Sakagami couldn't say no.No one knows the feeling of being suppressed and humiliated by nobles better than him.the most important is……

Thinking of the tasks assigned above, Mitsuki Sakagami smiled.It's really a good idea to give him a pillow when he feels sleepy. It kills two birds with one stone.

At this time, Mitsuki Sakagami was only responsible for purchasing the caravan, but in fact, he was secretly responsible for helping Yukina to place spies in various countries and major ninja villages.For someone like Shou Dajia, who comes from an innocent family background, it is just right for him.He should not let it go, both public and private.

After making up his mind, Mitsuki Sakagami immediately went to Tate's house.After talking all night long, the Sedari family sold the shop within a few days and hitched a ride on a supply truck to Konoha.

The past of the family of three can be traced, and they are ordinary people with skills.Thinking of the lack of food varieties in Konoha and everyone's complaints, after tasting the ancestral craftsmanship of the Handi family, the ninjas responsible for the screening unanimously agreed that they would stay temporarily.After passing the three-month inspection, he successfully obtained the permission to settle permanently and became a member of Konoha Village.

As the strongest ninja village in the world, Konoha can maintain peace and tranquility internally no matter how war-torn it is outside.There is no oppression by the nobles, no war, and the life of the Shou Da family has finally returned to peace.

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Konoha Village "Hey, Orochimaru, move faster~" Jiraiya rode in front of him, raising up billowing smoke.

"Hey~Hey~" The handsome young man who was dragged out of the house turned pale and followed slowly in reply lazily.

"Uncle Hands!!! Give me a big portion of tonkotsu ramen, and a big portion of barbecued pork too~" The white-haired boy rushed straight into an unprepossessing shop, and his ordering voice was full of enthusiasm.

"Oh, it's Jiraiya." The older-looking man greeted with an honest smile, "Did you come alone today?"

"No. Hey, that guy Orochimaru is so unwilling to treat him to ramen."

"It's not like you were reincarnated as a starving ghost. I'm really sorry, Jiraiya~"

"Wow!" The sudden voice in his ears startled Jiraiya. After seeing that it was Orochimaru, he immediately jumped, "You bastard, I¥%*#¥¥..."

The black-haired boy turned a deaf ear and calmly ordered, "Boss, I want a miso ramen."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

Jiraiya's already unruly white hair exploded: "Asshole Orochimaru, when others talk to you, listen carefully!!"

"Jiraiya..." Orochimaru suddenly shouted.

Jiraiya: "??"

"You are noisy."

Jiraiya: "..."

"I'm going to duel with you, bastard!!"

"Hi, big portions of barbecued pork ramen and miso ramen, please try them."

The shouting boys finally calmed down, holding their chopsticks and clasping their hands together: "I'm starting~"

"The relationship is so good, you guys." The boss stood behind the counter and sighed with a daddy smile on his face.

The two teenagers who were gagged by the delicious ramen looked at each other, and then turned their heads in tacit understanding, with disgust almost overflowing from their eyes.

"Dad, Uncle Murata is here~" The curtain of the ramen shop was lifted, and a teenage boy walked in.Judging from the appearance, he and the owner of the ramen shop are exactly the same. It doesn't take a guess to know that they are a father and son.

"Ichiraku, please invite your Uncle Murata to come in and sit down."

Before he finished speaking, an unattractive-looking man followed behind Shou Da Yile.

"Hey, hand, long time no see." He raised his hand and smiled brightly.

"Murata, what brought you to Konoha?"

"What kind of wind? Of course it's the wind that sparkles like gold~"

"I haven't seen you in a few years, but you're still so funny."

When old friends meet, there is always endless things to talk about and endless reminiscing about the past.Jiraiya and Orochimaru sat on the edge, slurping ramen and listening to Mr. Murata, who claimed to be a businessman, talking about the interesting things or dangers he encountered while doing business in various countries. It seemed that the ramen became more delicious.

"...You don't know how much I envy you. The nobles here in Konoha can't get involved. You don't have to worry about anything if you do business well. Unlike me, although I make more money, but...eh~" the man said. He began to shake his head and sigh, his words filled with bitterness that only he knew.

"Hahaha, Konoha is indeed very good. Although the income is not more than when we were in Suzaku City, it is enough for our family. For those of us, having a pure land to stay and live a comfortable life is the most important thing. Happy." Boss Handai said this with a sigh in his voice, perhaps remembering the time when he was bullied.

Seeing that he had aroused the sadness of his old friend, Murata quickly changed the subject: "Hey, don't mention it anymore, it's all in the past. Hands, I really have something to ask you this time. I want you to help me. Ask around, how can outsiders settle in Konoha?"

"Ah, that's okay. I'll take you to the Hokage Tower and ask."

"Thank you very much. I will bother your family in the next few days."

"Welcome to interrupt."

"As expected of Konoha, even such a wealthy businessman wants to settle here." On the way back, Jiraiya told Orochimaru about this matter, with a face that could not hide his pride.

It was rare that his friend didn't contradict him, "Well, Sarutobi-sensei plans to relax restrictions and attract a group of wealthy businessmen to settle and do business in Konoha. I would be very happy to know about this."

"I'll tell him right away~" Jiraiya exerted force on his feet and shot out, disappearing in an instant.

However, is it really the right thing to open the door to Konoha at such a moment?

Orochimaru stopped, it was already dusk as the sun set like blood in the sky.It's going to be dark

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