Ninja Ice House

It snowed heavily for a while, thickening the snow that had not melted by a few inches, and then it became smaller and fell intermittently until the evening.

Xiao Hiiragi and others had a great time playing outside, leading their younger brothers and sisters to play like a big sister taking the lead.

Of course, she didn't know yet that the two youngest among them were her cousin and uncle in terms of seniority.

After sending Chinatsu and Ikki home, the three sisters ran home hard through knee-deep snow. With the help of the maid who had been waiting at the door for a long time, they cleared the snowflakes off their bodies, took off their coats, and put on indoor shoes.

Just walked into the warm inner hall.

My sister, who came home first, and my parents, who had been waiting for a long time, were preparing to eat. At this time, even my grandparents who didn't come here often were there.

Grandfather Masaki Kosugi, who was cold on the outside and hot on the inside, and his loving grandmother Princess Liuli stood up and came over to see their little granddaughter, who was sweating on her forehead.

"It's so hot outside and the weather is cold. I don't even notice it. When I come in, I'm covered in sweat. Be careful not to get sick. You have to be careful."

"Okay! We ran a long way today, but I won in the end. Many people saw it."

"Yes, yes, yes! The older children will be going to school soon, so be careful to restrain your mind."

"Um!"

Children of this age may not be able to listen to their grandmother's nagging and grandfather's concerns, but they do understand their sincere concerns.

"What's for dinner today? I smell prawns and sauce..."

"Your nose is just for eating!"

Gusugi Bosui wiped the bridge of Xiaohiira's nose with a wet towel, lifted her up, put her in a seat, and then saw the table full of hard vegetables.

"Hey, why are there so many delicious foods today?"

There is definitely no shortage of fish, eggs, milk, exquisite soup pots, cut beef with soy sauce, brewed children's milk powder, etc., everything is available.

It stands to reason that given the wealth of the Gushan family, fish brain tofu, eggplant and other dishes can be eaten every day, or even as snacks for entertainment.

In fact, this thing is not necessarily so delicious that it makes people dream of it. It is expensive, the materials are hard to find, the workmanship is complicated, and every process is extremely sophisticated.

At the level of the Gushan family, there is no longer a need to be different to show a sense of superiority, especially family banquets, which are all home-cooked dishes.

Of course, this "homely routine" is far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

There is no luxury of killing more than a hundred precious seabass to get the ingredients for one dish, and the control of taste, nutrition and health is also extremely strict.

Xiao Hiiragi loves to eat secretly, and is restricted in the intake of nutrients and calories during meals. Otherwise, she will really become a chubby girl.

Today's dinner actually relaxed the restrictions, allowing her to eat more freely.

"In a few days, you will go to school. You are far away in Konoha Village and you are not as comfortable as at home. Don't act like a young lady."

"Miss's temper, what is that?"

Kohigi's unclear question made Hongye couldn't help but smile. He tied a napkin for the little guy and slowly answered for Gusugi:

"You just have to get along well with your friends. You can't just care about your own happiness and do whatever you want. You should also consider other people's thoughts."

"I know, I will."

Xiao Hiiragi answered nonchalantly, then raised his chopsticks and started using them.

Unlike Xianglin, who lived a relatively difficult life for several years when she was a child, Xiaoyuan, Xiaojing, and Xiaosi have no idea about the sufferings of the people. The world they live in every day is arranged by the Gushan family, and they are said to be flowers in the greenhouse.

There are no words to describe how pampered they are.

Of course, it's not that they have a bad character, it's just that they are out of touch with the general public and don't know what the world is really like.

It is no exaggeration to say that they are now innocent children who can really say "why not eat minced meat" as a matter of course. Therefore, sending them to Konoha Village is really not a whim, but a carefully considered choice.

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While several children were eating lively, the mother, Princess Liuli, whispered in her son's ear:

"On the Inaba Country side, the people affected by the disaster have been moved to resettlement sites. The Daimyo side is in a bit of trouble. There is a bit of a shortage of manpower. Even the Konoha ninjas are going into battle and working overtime during the New Year. It's a bit overwhelming."

"Don't worry, I have considered sending out manpower for support. I'm just waiting for the right time..."

"Where's the support?"

"There is still some strength left over at Star Ninja Village."

"Bear country? The freezing rain and floods there are also serious. They don't have time to take care of themselves..."

"Don't worry, mother, those star ninjas may not be as good as Konoha ninjas if they are allowed to fight and kill. This kind of support mission close to the grassroots may not be worse than other ninja villages. Moreover, I have a secret weapon..."

"It's good to be sure. Your uncle has urged me several times, and the reserves and disaster preparedness reserves have been used. If it continues like this, I'm afraid there will be a big mess."

"The abnormal climate will probably not end just like this. We must prepare for the worst. Moreover, this winter is so abnormal, it is inevitable that there will be droughts in spring and summer, and even locust plagues will occur again, so we must prepare early."

"Is it that serious?"

"Be prepared! After spring comes, I will intensify efforts to build water conservancy projects, reorganize farms, and increase food production..."

"Are we really going to prepare for war?"

"The least bad option is that our family has made so much money. It doesn't matter if we take a break for a year or two and earn less. But if there is a natural or man-made disaster, we can solve the big problem."

"It makes sense! For our Gushan family, controlling risks is more important than continuing to reap benefits. You can go ahead with peace of mind, and I will also remind your uncle Qingfu. Although he wants to be a promising daimyo, his true nature is still

He is a bit weak and has soft ears. I have to remind him not to be persuaded by some inexplicable people to take unnecessary risks."

"Mom can make up her mind. How's it going with Liangzhong?"

"That bastard has finally grown up and knows how to share the worries of his parents."

In the first half of this year, my little cousin finally agreed to start a family. At the beginning of this year, he met a certain noble girl through a social gathering, and got married soon after. At the end of March, the good news came out that he was going to be a father.

The due date is within the next few days, not too far away. When the time comes, I'm afraid I'll have to make a trip to Miyagi.

It seems that the guy listened to the private persuasion.

Powers and obligations are relative. As a daimyo heir, if you can't even give birth to a legitimate heir, who will take care of other inexplicable demands?

"It's a pity that Xiang Lin and Xiao Hiiragi couldn't get to know their newborn cousin."

"Maybe it's my cousin!"

"In our family, the past few generations have been a bit yin-yang-yang-wan. It's obvious that there are more daughters and very few sons. Look at you, four daughters. As for Liangshige, it's the son's turn."

"In a few days, I will send them to Konoha Village. After registration is completed, they will meet at Miyagi. You and your father can go there first."

"Let's go together to see the three little guys enrolling, too!"

"As you wish!"

Gu Shan Bu Shui looked back at Xiao Hiiragi who was immersed in cooking, as well as Xiao Jing and Xiao Si who also had greasy mouths, and smiled knowingly.

"Perhaps, they are eager to go to Konoha Village as a family. I'm afraid they thought they were going on a trip like before."

While talking and laughing, after dinner, Hongye and Xianglin took the children for a walk to eat. Their mother, Princess Ruri, and their father, Masaki Kosugi, also went about their business.

Gu Shan Bu Shui came to the side hall and met with the representatives of Shadow Village who had been waiting for a long time.

"Get up, Chai Zhou, and these children, that's all?"

Kusanagi Shibune, who has been responsible for secret security, Kage no Sato's contact with the family, stood up, followed by a dozen children of about five or six years old, who also stood up one after another. There were six women and six men, among which three women were Kage no Sato's.

Xiaohiira, Xiaojing and Xiaosi prepared personal maids and shadow dancers to protect their masters and serve as stand-ins to block swords at critical moments.

The remaining three women and six men were all related households recommended by retainers. After layers of selection, their strength, loyalty and background were impeccable, and then they were sent to Gu Shan Bushui.

"They are all here, young master. They are all rare talents."

"As usual, let's arrange for them to meet the children!"

There are practical reasons why Xiang Rin did not go through this step. Who knew that Hongye and Xiang Rin, the mother and daughter who were not favored, could really stand up and make the decision?

Not to mention burning a cold stove, there is no chance to even get close. When he was of the right age, Xiang Rin went to Konoha Village to study. There were several family members who were willing to go all the way to Konoha to follow their illegitimate daughter who didn't know if she had a future.

Village suffers?

It's different now. Even if Gushan Bushui's three little daughters don't become heads of the family, they still have a large number of properties that they can inherit, such as the Country of Whirlpool and Whirlwind Chao Village. After all, it is a large country. If it really develops,

not bad.

The country of the sea, which is isolated overseas, is actually a good place. The seafood can be fully developed, maritime transportation can be strengthened, and tourism resources can be developed.

There is even the legendary mermaid clan, Dragon Palace City. This thing is the private property of Gushan Bushui, and he can give it to whoever he wants.

A prince from the ocean whose strength is not inferior to that of the Great Ninja Village is more popular than many famous names from small countries.

Now, it is no longer a question of whether to burn the cold stove, but a question of whether to grab the position.

Asking Kusanagi Shibafune to step aside, Furugi Fusui looked at the children, who had expectant and somewhat uneasy faces, and warned them slowly.

"This is the first time I've met you. I don't know which family you come from, nor your names, and I'm not even interested in knowing. Time will prove your loyalty and ability, don't worry. I hope that from my daughter in the future

I hear your name on our lips, praise you for your abilities, and regard you as friends."

After a pause, Gu Shan Bu Shui continued to warn:

"Go to Konoha Village, which is a completely different place from the inside of the family. There are rewards, unusual joys, sorrows, and dangers. These are all tests you need to go through. I hope you can still show up in a few years.

In front of me."

After waving his hand and asking Kusanagi Shibune to leave with the children, Kosugi Fusui breathed a sigh of relief.

"Humans are social animals. Dealing with interpersonal relationships, especially arranging children's social interactions and creating a good growth environment, is more troublesome than planting a sacred tree or dealing with the Hokage."

"Because I care, I care about it, so I can't let it go. This is the inevitable outcome of being a parent. Back then..."

As Ōtsutsuki Kaguya said, she seemed to think of the two brothers Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Ōtsutsuki Hamura.

Kaguya Otsutsuki was really devoted and deeply affectionate towards her two twin sons. However, it was really sad to be defeated and sealed by them together.

"Do you still hate the Sage of Six Paths?"

"It doesn't matter whether I hate it or not. In essence, they and I just have different choices. And, to be honest, a large part of the human beings in the ninja world have my bloodline, but do I need to regard them as descendants?

?”

Kaguya Otsutsuki replied casually,

"Only Hamura and Hagoromo, as well as their chakra reincarnated descendants, are the real descendants. The others... are too far away."

Otsutsuki Kaguya is always very tough when it comes to this topic, but her feelings for her two biological sons are true.

Gushan Bushui didn't want to get too entangled in this issue, but looked at the sky in the distance.

"The other pair of Sharingan is very close. Does that guy have the intention to kill all the Three-Tails, Six-Tails and Mist Ninjas in one fell swoop? It doesn't matter to me how they want to fight life or death, as long as they don't cause trouble in my territory.

Already."

Gu Shan Bu Shui releases his perception, and with the help of the dense barrier around him, he can see all the fluctuations of chakra one by one.

"Everyone thinks that he will be the fisherman who will make a profit, but who will be the snipe and the clam competing for the upper hand?"

If Nagato hadn't been there in person, relying on the power of Zetsu and Obito Uchiha would obviously not be enough.

"Which side are you going to help?"

"I don't know! This is my home. Uninvited guests come in droves, but no one greets me or asks me for help. Do you think you don't look down on the Gushan family?"

"So, do you want to emphasize your presence and tell them not to cause trouble?"

"Forget it, forget it, there's no need..."

Gu Shan Bu Shui smiled and rejected the proposal.

"Strictly speaking, the Gushan family has its own high-end combat power. Except for myself, there are not many other masters who can truly reach the S-level standard! The dignity supported by personal force, if not supported by other masters, is actually

It’s quite vain. I can’t be a bodyguard or a thug all day long! Stopping Nagato once is the limit. We don’t cause trouble, but we are not afraid of it. We just need to teach you a lesson, but there is no need to really make enemies..."

The Fusagi family does not control tailed beasts, has no irreconcilable conflicts with the Akatsuki organization, and is not hostile to the five major ninja villages.

Just when Major Governor Kosugi was still thinking about how to drive these uninvited guys outside to fight, Momochi Zabuza and Inigaki Kisame, who were as frightened as birds, were frightened by the appearance of Lin Yuri.

Big jump, he immediately hired a speedboat at a high price and prepared to escape to the northeastern waters.