Ninja Ice House

This year's Inaba Port is a little busier than in previous years.

It has been many years since the Third Ninja World War ended, and all the great powers have gradually recovered their strength. Since the incident where Kumogakure Village coveted the power of the blood successor Kaikai Byakugan and abducted Hyuga Hinata, Hinata Hizashi committed suicide as the price.

The disputes between all parties were settled. The chilling atmosphere of the battle gradually dissipated as Konoha Village and Yunyin Village settled down.

Arms are gradually weakening, and several major ninja villages are silently licking their wounds. The number of official ninjas has been reduced again and again. Large-scale wars are entrusted to wandering ninja groups to fight, and proxy wars are fought with great joy.

With no big wars and small wars happening one after another, the Fire Nation's economy has ushered in several years of rapid growth. Gusugi Bosui officially withdrew from the Konoha Ninja School and returned to the family to take charge, just in time to catch up with the momentum of the rainbow.

The free ride, coupled with the opportunity to come up with some "new inventions", improved part of the production efficiency and brought the prosperity of Inaba Port to a higher level.

This highest point that once dominated the fate of most of the ninja continent seems to be reaching a magnificent peak again after a few hundred years.

Inaba Academy, which has only been in operation for a short time, will invite some of the parents of the students to come and observe the children's achievements after the final examination is held at the end of the year.

The general format is similar to a teacher leading a student to hold a temple fair or ceremony, allowing the outstanding students to show their outstanding side to parents who have little experience, and strengthen their confidence in sending their children to school.

In the ninja world that lacks "everything is inferior, only reading is good", most of the lower class are illiterate, and have no real sense of the principle that "knowledge changes destiny". Having more children is just to have more cheap labor, and it is definitely not for fighting.

One chance at that slim genetic mutation, a golden phoenix flying out of the chicken coop, the possibility of changing the fate of the family.

In order to keep Inaba Academy going, Kosugi Fusui had to continue to subsidize it until the first batch of children graduated, the social status was effectively improved, and the general public's view of this universal academy was changed.

"Until now, most parents send their children here just to get a few free meals and save some family expenses. They don't dare to hope for any scholarships, official careers recommended by the Gushan family, or high-paying positions..."

Looking at the simple "mud-legged" people who came and went like a circus and pointed, Gu Shanbu Shui couldn't help but sigh.

The centuries-old history of the ninja world has taught these people at the bottom to recognize the reality and not to expect to cross class barriers. There really are not so many "Phoenix Man" or "Cinderella" stories that make the general public lustful. Even if they are just fantasy

In the novel, the protagonist who is miserable at the beginning will end up with a noble bloodline, a proper "revenge of the prince in trouble", rather than some "prince, general and minister, who has his own kind". The former has a deep and well-received routine.

The latter is considered to be out of touch with reality and laughable.

Mitarai Anko, who was eating fried skewers and wandering around with Furugi Bosui, really liked this kind of excitement without rules and order. As the leader of the supporting teachers and the consultant of the student festival, this carefree female ninja still

Very satisfied.

"It is precisely because of this contrast that it is interesting. It is too boring to look the same. We in Konoha Village often encounter this kind of thing. Do you remember that cold-faced man Morino Ihiki, who just joined the ninja?

When I was in school, I was as childish as a little chicken, but now I'm not an elite member of the torture department?"

This person is a classmate of Kosugi Bosui, so of course he will be familiar with it. Morino Ihiki is not a native of Konoha Village, but a farmer from a vassal country. After many layers of selection, he passed five levels and killed six generals.

He was reluctantly accepted by the Konoha Village Ninja School. After more than ten years of hard work, he grew into a leader in Konoha Village.

There are not many such people in Konoha Village, but there are quite a few. There are always a few such "naturalized ninjas" who emerge every year.

Inaba Academy is a new school, and there is still a long way to go before it can compete with the Konohagakure Ninja School.

"What is cultivated here is not ninja, but composite talents that can be used. Combat prowess is only a part of the assessment... A small part, the elimination rate of the Konoha Ninja School is too high, and the promotion ratio is 1 out of 10 during non-war times

, it’s not worth my effort at all.”

Konoha Village only needs to select the best ninjas, while Gusugi Bosui wants to promote a large number of "tool people" to fill a large number of positions in the Fire Country. They want "craftsmen" not "supermen". This is ancient

Shan Bushui's original intention of establishing a civilian school.

Of course, for some individuals who are really outstanding, Master Gusugi will not hesitate to pave a bright road for them. Going to the Konoha Ninja School as an exchange student is only part of the choice. In the future, secondary education and secondary education will be established based on enlightenment education.

Higher education.

Primary school is only for literacy, secondary education and vocational education cultivate talents for the society, and higher education selects the real elite and adds fresh blood to the top of the Fire Nation.

"It's really hard to finish chatting with the young governor."

Mitarashi Anko casually threw the bamboo stick in her hand into the trash can on the roadside, wiped the corners of her mouth and said,

"It's really comforting to talk nonsense when there is nothing to do. Once you have any calculations, you will ramble on and on, making people feel that there is nothing to talk about."

"Then do you have anything serious to talk to me about?"

Gu Shan Bu Shui shrugged and responded nonchalantly,

"Speaking of which, you and I have hardly ever been alone together. Have we ever had such a conversation?"

In terms of friendship, the two of them really have nothing to talk about. The former Anko Mitarashi was a student of Orochimaru, and she had a bright future. Fusugi Fusui was just an aristocratic child with a somewhat embarrassing status. After he got acquainted with Yuhi Kurenai

, just chatting with Gu Shan Bu Shui as best friends.

"If you were from Konoha Village and not the young master of the Furusugi family, I think you might get along with you. You don't look like a serious and honest person at first glance, and I... the one I hate the most is Asmana.

He has a half-assed attitude and Kakashi's stale smell of bitterness and hatred."

"It's usually hard to tell that you have such a big opinion against the two of them."

"If you have an opinion, it doesn't mean you have to show it, and it doesn't prevent me from having official dealings with them."

Gusugi Bosui calmly glanced at the female ninja who was a bit drunk despite not drinking much, frowned slightly, and did not agree with what the other party said.

At this time, Mitarashi Anko should have had some of her memories about Orochimaru, the Kingdom of the Sea, and the Curse Seal sealed. However, even if she couldn't remember it, some of her instincts rooted in her subconscious would still affect her actions unconsciously.

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The seal is not omnipotent. When the time comes, or when it is stimulated, it will burst out.

"Why don't you say anything? Do you think it's inappropriate to talk about something shallow and deep?"

The female ninja sneered a few times, then smacked her mouth.

"It is precisely because you are not a Konoha ninja that I can say a few more words. There are too many rules in our Konoha village, and few can really bring surprises. In the past, Hatake Kakashi was somewhat sharp, but now

I have learned to hide my clumsiness, but it is much less interesting. The noisy Uchihas are no longer here. Although Konoha Village is peaceful, it also feels lifeless..."

It seems that Orochimaru did not choose Mitarai Anko as his disciple casually. There is a deep madness hidden in this person.

I don't know if it was inspired by the curse seal of heaven. In short, it seems that he is not a good friend to get along with.

Seeing that Furugi Bosui remained silent, Mitarashi Anko restrained her slightly wild smile and said:

"If I didn't tell you, you should have guessed that the old man Sandaime admires the exchange students you sent. I have to say that the Kosugi family has always been unobtrusive, and when they do it, people are surprised. Xianglin is outstanding, and also

It can be said that due to his family background and good training, for a proud man like Shiro, it is certain that he will be promoted to Jonin before the age of fifteen during the Third Ninja War. Of course, if he does not die on the way..."

If it were wartime, Bai's talent would have been graduated early. What's even more frightening is that it has only been more than a year since he received funding from the Gushan family and began his enlightenment education.

Although it has been delayed for several years, it is not too late now and it is not difficult to catch up.

Bai's experience is not a secret. Gushan Bushui made some compensation, but did not deliberately hide it. A refugee from the Border Islands of the Water Kingdom, her mother deliberately stayed away from others in order to cover up the blood inheritance limit and ice escape, until she was sent to ancient times.

Before the Sugi family's immigration ship, they rarely had contact with outsiders, let alone received any decent education.

It was such a lonely child who outshone the young people carefully cultivated in Konoha Village.

"I don't object to him continuing to stay in Konoha Village. It doesn't matter if he becomes an official ninja. The key is, what is Konoye Village prepared to pay? This is not Shiro's business, but the future of more exchange students in the future.

We need to agree on a standard for how to arrange it, rather than making special arrangements for a certain person..."

Gusugi Bushui can rest assured about this child Shiro. Strength is one thing. The key is that he attaches great importance to feelings. It will not be a big deal for him to be attracted by Konoha Village in the future. As long as the Gusugi family does not fail him, this kindness will be remembered for a lifetime.

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What's more, his parents were still "working" under the Gushan family. After all, Gushan Bu Shui was also the benefactor who saved their family from suffering.

If he repays his kindness, he will not become an enemy, and he can still be used by Gusugi to divine water. The other things are not important. Even if he has the spare capacity to contribute to Konoha Village, what is the point? It is impossible to say that the fate of Konoha Village will depend on it in the future.

In Gu Shan Bu Shui's hands, he took the opportunity to arrange a few reliable chess pieces that he really wanted to have.

Of course, you can make preparations like this, but you can't negotiate like this. The benefits you want must not be less. Since Konoha Village is sure that Shiro will side with Konoha Village, let's compare whether the Fire Country is bigger or Muye Village.

Ye Cun is big.

Sarutobi Asuma can claim to be a daimyo guardian nin, and Shiro has dual identities, which may be more in line with expectations.

"There is one thing that you Konoha ninjas may not be aware of. There have been problems with the heirs of the Kosugi family for three consecutive generations. The succession of my mother, Princess Ruri, was the result of a compromise between all parties. Although I have not encountered any disputes over inheritance rights.

, however, he did not complete the marriage task as expected by some people, and he also suffered a lot of criticism. When Xianglin grows up, if he is expected to inherit the family business, he will have to consider the issue of recruiting a son-in-law. Choosing a son-in-law is originally a troublesome matter.

, Xianglin still has a ninja identity. If she doesn’t have a capable helper, I’m afraid she won’t be able to secure her position as the family governor. So..."

"You mean, Bai is your chosen son-in-law?"

"It's an alternative. Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? This child has a clean background, has no troubles, has a gentle and pure temperament, is talented, and treats people well. With him helping Xianglin, who is a bit rough in life, I am very happy.

satisfied."

Gushan Bushui had also thought carefully about the above remarks. The so-called options for a son-in-law were of course just talking about running a falsehood. It sounded like that, but who could say for sure what would happen more than ten years later?

Maybe Kaoru doesn't like a gentle and elegant person like Shiro, but instead likes Inuzuka Kiba. As a father, Fusugi Fusui, does he really want to beat the mandarin duck?

In fact, it must be Xianglin who inherits the power of the Fusagi family? Maybe she is addicted to being a ninja and is unwilling to do it, so she has to let Hiiragi take the lead!

However, when these words came out of Gushan Bushui's mouth, their weight was different.

If in the future the Optimus Prime of Konoha Village leaves everything behind to become the son-in-law of the Kosugi family, will Konoha Village lose everything?

"I knew that this Lao Shizi's task would not be so simple. It is really difficult for you noble families to deal with all the twists and turns."

Mitarashi Anko couldn't help but drooped her face in frustration.

"The outcome of this matter does not depend on Shiro, but on the positioning relationship between Konoha Village and our Furusugi family. How deep the cooperation is, and the flow of talents between Konoha ninjas and the daimyo and the Furusugi family.

Whether there are rules and regulations is the key."

For a long time, Kosugi Fusui has been coveting the educational achievements of Konoha Village and tried every means to poach them, but the results were not very good. Inaba Academy is already the most successful one.

The education of civilians in the Fire Country is really poor. If you want to promote a group of cronies, you can't find a few decent crooks.

"I will reply to the Sandaime immediately and ask him to make a decision."

Mitarashi Anko gave up on persuading her face to face. This was really not something that a small messenger could make up her mind about. Gusugi Fusui did not scare her, but concluded very plainly:

"After the new year, I will go to Konoha Village, and then I will visit the Sandaime to discuss it in detail."

"Hope it goes well."

When the business came to an end, Mitarashi Anko put it aside and calmly changed the topic.

"Has Hong contacted you during these times? I feel like she has changed a lot recently..."

"How to say?"

"You may not know that in Konoha Village, the relationship between Kurenai and Asuma has been 'normalized'."

In the past, because of avoiding suspicion and fearing misunderstandings by Kosugi Bosui, Yuhi Kurenai and Sarutobi Asuma had always kept a relatively distant distance, but now they seem to be much closer, similar to the interactions between ordinary acquaintances between classmates.

She probably understands that such small actions really do not affect Gu Shan Bu Shui's perception of her, and there is no need to deliberately alienate certain people.

"I didn't like the way I used to be, but I couldn't let it go. Maybe it was the bad relationship between friends. I knew back then that you wouldn't look down on ninjas like other aristocratic children who have high eyesight, but

And I will never betray my own interests for the sake of Hong."

"Maybe……"

To put it bluntly, it's still a question of whether it's worth it. Who doesn't like young and beautiful girls? It's not Gushan Bushui's style to miss important things for the sake of temporary pleasure.

"I've always been curious, among the girls in the same class, who do you think is the most attractive? Even those of the same age..."

"Shizune, I think it's pretty good."

"Oh? This is big news. I have to tell Hong..."