The Shimada Family's Ninja Journey

"The trade in the Water City seems to be much more prosperous recently."

On the way back after completing the mission, Genji said to Ayi beside him.

He hasn't been on a mission for a long time.

Ever since he met his eldest brother before, he had been fascinated by that level of power.

In the past two years, Genji has devoted himself wholeheartedly to his cultivation, striving to make himself stronger.

After two years of practice, it was quite effective. Now, with all his strength, Genji can already perform seven or eight meters in length.

Although not as good as Hanzo, it is still impressive. After all, Genji is only a little over 12 years old this year.

Hearing Genji's sigh, Ayi next to him said casually: "Normally, the Ghost Lantern clan and the three clans of the Minazuki Alliance fought in the west of the Kingdom of Water, and the western part was almost destroyed. I don't know how many ports were destroyed.

Those merchants from the Country of Fire who want normal trade must either go around the north or simply come to the Water Capital.

Although the ports in the north are also good, the Water City, as the heart of the Water Kingdom, also has its own advantages, and it is inevitable that a large number of merchants will come to the Water City."

Genji scratched his head when he heard this and said, "It seems so."

Ayi was a little helpless: "You, can't you use your brain to think more? How will you assist the young patriarch in the future?"

"Hey." Genji laughed when he heard this, "He who is capable should work harder. If my eldest brother has this ability, just ask him to work harder. I will be a thug."

Ayi was suddenly speechless.

The strength of the two was not bad, and they traveled very quickly. The Water City was not far from the Shimada clan's residence. Soon, the two returned to the family's residence.

When the patrolling ninja saw the two of them, they naturally wouldn't stop him. Instead, Genji stopped a patrolling ninja and asked, "Is my elder brother at the training ground?"

The ninja who was stopped by his second son was stunned, and then he saluted and said: "Young Clan Chief, you are discussing matters with the Clan Chief and the elders, not at the training ground."

Genji was immediately disappointed: "What are we discussing?"

The patrolling ninja shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"Okay, you can go first." Genji waved his hands in displeasure.

The patrolling ninja bowed and disappeared.

"Okay." Ayi looked at him a little funny and said, "Go ahead and submit the task."

"Submit what? Isn't the great elder not here?" Genji asked instinctively.

"You won't be burned out, will you?" Ayi couldn't help but touch his forehead: "You have to submit such a small task to the great elder? You want to tire Uncle Hesong to death."

"oh oh……"

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Just like what the patrolling ninja said, Hanzo was indeed discussing a major matter with a group of senior officials at this time.

In two years, Hanzo has turned 16.

Although she still looks a little tender, her figure is already that of an adult.

At least it won't be as bad as being laughed at by Kaoru Terumi two years ago, which also made Hanzo relieved.

In the past two years, Zhongnian has become less and less involved in the family affairs.

For ninjas, at the age of 49, they are still at the peak of their combat power.

But for a person, at this age, energy and so on have already begun to decline.

Two years ago, Zhongnian would still help Hanzo make decisions, serve as counselor, etc. Now, he would occasionally miss even high-level meetings.

However, today is of great importance, so I will not be absent in the new year.

"Young clan leader, even if Minazuki Arashi promises that our Shimada clan and the Minazuki clan will have equal respect in the future, how can we guarantee that he will not change his mind after unifying the shinobi world of Water Country?"

In the conference room, the great elder objected fiercely.

The other elders also had more or less doubts.

This time, the conditions offered by Minazuki Lan were too generous.

As long as the Shimada clan helps the Minazuki clan completely defeat the Oniden clan, the Shimada clan will be equal to the Minazuki clan no matter where they are in the future.

This almost makes the Shimada clan the uncrowned king of the Water Kingdom.

Even if the Shimada clan returns to the Kingdom of Fire in the future, it will still maintain sufficient influence in the Kingdom of Water. Such conditions are enough to make anyone's heart flutter.

but……

Just like the great elder said, a promise is a promise, but when the Shimada clan leaves the Kingdom of Water, can the Shimada clan, who are out of reach, still maintain their status?

Maybe by accident, it turns into a clay statue, which is held high by others. It looks noble, but in fact it doesn't get any benefit at all.

Faced with the great elder's doubts, Hanzo was not angry. After all, this was human nature.

He explained patiently: "Who is more suitable to be the leader, the Great Elder, Bai Lian, Ghost Lantern Huanyue or Minazuki Lan?"

The Great Elder pondered for a moment and said: "As a lone traveler, Bai Lian has reached this stage. He has both strength and wisdom. He is indeed more suitable to be a leader than Shui Wu Yue Lan or Gui Lan Huanyue."

Hanzo nodded and continued: "Then let me ask, how does the Ghost Lantern clan compare to the Shui Wuyue clan?"

This time the great elder did not hesitate and said simply: "The Minazuki clan seems to be powerful, but Minazuki Lan has no successor, and the Ganji and Kaguya clans also have their own small ideas.

On the contrary, it is the Ghost Lantern clan, and the Ghost Lantern Huanyue clan has unlimited potential. In the future, the Ghost Lantern clan will definitely be far stronger than the Sui Wuyue clan."

Hanzo said: "The Great Elder also knows that if we have to choose an opponent between the two, the Minazuki clan is obviously the weak one.

In the future, if our clan can unify the ninja world of the Fire Country, and if the one who rules the Water Country at this time is the Minazuki clan, even if Minazuki Lan breaks his promise, are we afraid of him?"

The great elder fell silent upon hearing this.

Indeed, now that he has helped the Minazuki clan, when facing the Kingdom of Water in the future, it will be good for Minazuki Arashi to keep his promise. Even if he does not admit his debt, the Shimada clan does not need to be afraid of him.

On the contrary, if Bai Lian leads the kingdom of water, it may become very difficult.

"But if we help the Minazuki clan defeat the Oniden clan, won't they be able to quickly unify the ninja world of the Land of Water?"

The great elder asked the last question.

Hanzo smiled and said: "So we have only one goal, which is Bailian."

"Bai Lian?"

The great elder was stunned.

The other senior executives also looked at Hanzo.

Upon seeing this, Hanzo explained: "Our goal this time is to kill Byakuren.

As long as Bai Lian dies, the crisis for the Shui Wuyue clan will be resolved, but the Ghost Lantern clan still has Ghost Lantern Yanyue and Ghost Lantern Huanyue. They still have the power to resist. Even if they are at a disadvantage, they can still keep the war going. This is mine.

Thoughts, do you have any questions?”

Everyone immediately began to discuss among themselves.

Hanzo didn't take it seriously either.

This kind of important decision really requires enough caution. Even if he is confident in his own plan, he still needs others to check and fill in the gaps.

After a while, Hanzo saw that time was almost up and spoke again: "Everyone, do you still have any questions?"

All the senior officials also fell silent.

Hanzo glanced around for a week and saw that no one spoke, so he finalized the plan: "That's it."

Immediately, he waved his hand again, and a patrolling ninja quickly appeared in the conference room.

"Go and bring the envoy of the Minazuki clan." Hanzo ordered.

"Yes, young patriarch!"

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