Living in Naruto

After returning to Kurosawa Mansion, I found Kurosawa Akira and asked him in detail about the specific situation of Kurosawa City. Although the Kurosawa clan has declined, it was once the largest noble in Kurosawa City, and the specific information is still detailed.

We list the assassin suspects one by one and arrange surveillance one by one. The advantages of the psychic beast are fully revealed here. A good psychic beast can almost replace a reconnaissance team. Slugs do have a natural advantage in this aspect. Of course, the season is also one of the influencing factors.

The information from Blackpool City comes to me through Slug in detail. It can be said that the entire city is now under my surveillance. Whenever there is any trouble, I can receive feedback from Slug as soon as possible.

No matter what kind of war, intelligence is a crucial factor. If you master the intelligence first, the battle is already half won. Soon my slug was passing me useful clues.

"The city lord visited Kurosawa Jiro? I understand, thank you for your hard work, slug."

"That's right, Master Kyo."

I called Mariko and Musheng and informed them of the results of the intelligence investigation, as well as the possible upcoming attack, and arranged for everyone to be prepared.

"Master Jing, why is the city chief involved in the succession of the Kurosawa family? This obviously has nothing to do with him, right?"

Musheng was very confused, because whether Kurosawa Akira or Kurosawa Jiro succeeded the family head, it would have no impact on the city lord. It can be said that the Kurosawa clan no longer has any influence in Kurosawa City, and it does not matter whether or not this clan exists.

"Who knows..." I smiled: "Maybe there is something we don't know that Kurosawa hasn't told us. Maybe that's the purpose."

"Mariko? How is the investigation of the Kurosawa clan's history going?"

"I have been investigating for the past two days. The Kurosawa family has a history of thousands of years in this city. It has always been glorious and prosperous. It was not until the era of the first generation that it began to slowly decline, but..."

Mariko paused and looked at me: "But during the investigation, I found that there is an interesting legend in Kurosawa City."

"Oh?" Mariko said it was interesting. She must have thought of something, and it couldn't have been unintentional: "What legend?"

"It is said that this city was not called Kurosawa City before. Six hundred years ago, this city was always called Fishhook City. The name was changed to Kurosawa City after the Kurosawa clan grew."

"Fishhook City? Interesting name, what's the origin?"

"Yes." Mariko nodded: "In ancient times, there was a man named Yama Yukihiko. In order to catch a big fish that could cure his mother's illness, he borrowed a fishhook from his friend Umi Yukihiko. In the sea, Yama Yukihiko fished They reached the big fish, but the big fish was too strong and pulled the fishhook away. In order to retrieve the fishhook and return it to his friend, Yama Yukihiko went into the sea alone and found the Poseidon Palace. With the help of Poseidon, he retrieved the fishhook and brought it with him. He returned to Oyu and cured his mother's illness. In the process, Yama Yukihiko met the daughter of Poseidon and married her. Later, in order to thank Umi Yukihiko who lent Yama Yukihiko the fishhook, the daughter of Poseidon attached her divine power to the fishhook. It was returned to Umi Yukihiko. Umi Yukihiko, who got the magical fishhook, became the master of the city. With the magical power of the fishhook, the city became prosperous from then on. Therefore, this city is called Fishhook City." Note. ①

Mariko told this story as briefly as possible. It is a myth and legend. It is difficult to say whether it is true or false. However, Mariko must have her own reason for telling this story.

"Then what? What else did you find out?"

"There is also a legend that the Kurosawa family prospered because they obtained Umi Yukihiko's fishhook. It is said that the ancestors of the Kurosawa family can control storms on the sea. No matter how bad the weather is, as long as

If he goes to sea, it will be calm. It is precisely because of this that every time this clan goes to sea, they always return with a full load, and the Kurosawa clan prospers. "

"Is that so? Does it have a magical fishhook..."

Although this can only be regarded as a legend, no information ninja will let it go. What's more, legends of gods are everywhere in this world. Many of them are real events, but they have just been mythical by later generations.

Musheng was noncommittal: "Can myths and legends be taken seriously? Mr. Jing?"

"Of course myths cannot be taken seriously, but there are still many magical props in this world with unimaginable power. Some people have used these props, and then later generations will make them mythical. Let's think that the Kurosawa clan may have such props."

"Then, if the legend is true, then the other party may have come here for this fishhook. After all, this is a prop that can control the weather, and its value is self-evident. And..."

I deliberately put it off, but Mariko immediately picked up what I said: "Furthermore, the Kurosawa clan is strictly prohibited from going to sea to do business. This fact itself is quite interesting..."

"That's right," I was very happy. Mariko could always keep up with my thoughts. This woman was so in tune with me: "The Kurosawa clan doesn't even have a sea ship now. The power of the daimyo will destroy the Kurosawa clan." Being stuck in this city is very interesting in itself.”

Musheng understood a little bit and nodded: "In other words, the legend is probably true. The Kurosawa clan has a fishhook with divine power?"

"Well, it's very possible. And Akira Kurosawa can actually be said to be the head of the family, but he has delayed announcing his takeover. There may be some reason."

I became slightly interested. Ever since the mission of the Moon Clan, although I didn't pay much attention to it on the surface, I actually had some doubts in my heart. What exactly is the Clan of Gods? If there is a clan of gods, can it be understood that gods may also exist?

When the Sandaime died in front of me, what was that vague phantom behind him? After all the corpses and ghosts are sealed, this technique can summon the God of Death. Is that vague shadow the God of Death? God, does he really exist?

Human beings know too little about this world, and since I was a child, what I have seen and heard has caused me to have a lot of doubts. I want to find the reasons for many phenomena in this world that I think are unreasonable.

The mission continues, and the redundant thoughts are quickly calmed down. Now I am not doing the mission to complete the mission, but out of interest. I want to know the secrets of the Kurosawa clan.

I approached Kurosawa again and asked him about some matters.

"Master Kurosawa, why haven't you announced your succession as head of the family?"

"Ah, you are talking about this..." Kurosawa smiled and explained to me: "Although our Kurosawa clan has declined, the succession of the head of the family is still very serious. There are many things to prepare. These preparations will be about the same for next month. At that time, I will inherit the position of the contemporary head of the Kurosawa clan under the watchful eyes of the clan."

"That's it. I'm sorry I asked too much..."

"It doesn't matter. After all, it's rare for a family leader to delay the succession for such a long time. It's normal for you to have doubts."

Next month...

Note: According to "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki", when Yama Yukihiko was fishing, the fishhook Umi Yukihiko lent him was dragged away by a big fish in the sea. In order to find the fish hook, Yukihiko went to the Poseidon Palace in the sea and married the daughter of the Poseidon, Toyotama Bimai.

In addition: Yukihiko Yama and Yukihiko Umi are brothers, both gods in Japanese legend.