Miso War 2

Land of Grass.

Sitting in front of a tea stall, Nii Yugito drank tea and ate dessert while staring at the scene not far away.

A group of guys with Byakugan and Konoha forehead guards were talking around a young woman. A young woman holds a child in her arms. She looks weather-beaten, but she can't hide her beauty.

"Thank you, my lord... Thank you so much..."

"It's nothing, this is what we should do. After all, your physique is so special. It would be a pity if you really died outside like this... But you are an outsider after all. If you want to really join Konoha, you have to go through Konoha's review, and you and your child must receive special care for at least five years... Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood! I understand... I am really grateful..."

With Byakugan and Konoha forehead protection, needless to say, this group of people is naturally the elite Chunin from Konoha.

In the beginning, they were sent by Konoha to the Land of Grass to help the Land of Grass to stabilize production, and to teach some blind bastards a lesson.

However, due to the efforts of the various countries, the situation in the Land of Grass was stabilized at the speed of light, and this group of ninjas lost their effect.

However, they did not leave because of this, but stayed permanently in the Land of Grass.

They don't have any special tasks at ordinary times, they just help the residents of the Land of Grass solve some problems. Because the team is filled medical ninjas, it will also help the residents of the Land of Grass to solve some common diseases.

Although they were born in a top Hidden Village like Konoha, they are not domineering, but very kind.

When children pass by them, they will even take the initiative to hand out candy to the children.

Therefore, this team of Hyuuga ninjas is very popular in the Land of Grass.

Of course, they don't really do nothing.

If the residents of the Land of Grass want to join Konoha, then this team of Chunin will be responsible for screening.

Just like the mother and daughter in front of them.

Both mother and daughter have very special physiques, and they can quickly recover Chakra by letting others bite them.

Even for Great Hidden Village, such a special physique can be said to be a talent, and it is worth spending a little effort to win over.

But now, seeing what Konoha did in the Land of Grass with their own eyes, and knowing that Konoha has pulled back this small country that was on the verge of collapse, the mother and daughter took the initiative to find the ninjas and wanted to join Konoha.

The example of this mother and child is by no means an isolated case, but something that happens in the Land of Grass every moment.

Konoha has actually achieved a talent siphon for Kusa.

And Kusa...they didn't resist, they were busy making money with Konoha.

Everyone knows that Ryusei almost worshiped Makoto as his adoptive father.

Yugito silently observed everything in front of her, silently remembering it in her heart.

After being beaten up by Makoto that day, Yugito told Killer B about the matter.

Aside from being angry, Killer also agreed that Yugito should come to the Land of Grass to see if she could gain some experience to change Kumo's current predicament.

While Yugito sighed, he also observed the Land of Grass more seriously.

By this time, she had reaped a lot.

She saw Konoha's great economic success here, that United Fruit not only made money for itself, but also enabled the residents of Land of Grass to support their families – and she saw something else, too.

From the beginning to the end, Konoha has never interfered in the internal affairs of the Land of Grass, but the officials of the LLannd of Grass are still approaching Konoha quickly.

It's not that Konoha has special political skills, but a very simple reason – money.

Before the arrival of Konoha, the Land of Grass had no special products due to years of wars, and the economic system was in a mess. Even Kusagakure's reputation can be said to be notorious.

A bunch of rulers have been unable to reach a consensus for a long time, and the result is that everyone is tossing in the mud.

But the arrival of Konoha United Fruit has changed this situation.

It does not interfere in politics, it just keeps sending money to its partners as stated in the contract.

Herein lies the problem.

However, for the Land of Grass, which is small and poor, the money can be said to be a pillar.

With the money provided by Konoha United Fruit, the political forces close to Konoha United Fruit have naturally developed by leaps and bounds.

They benefited from Konoha United Fruit, so they would naturally take good care of Konoha United Fruit – who made Konoha United Fruit never pursue political interests, but only wanted to make a fortune.

On the surface, such a scene is extremely harmonious. But after Yugito was dealt with severely by Makoto, it was no longer so superficial to look at the problem.

It is true that Konoha United Fruit does not have any redundant demands now.

But... What about in the future?

Now there are still forces in the Land of Grass who are not close to Konoha, but after these forces are pulled out one by one... Everyone is close to Konoha, so if things go on like this, if Konoha has any special needs, can the Land of Grass refuse?

Obviously, the answer is no.

Konoha is indeed giving them benefits, and they naturally cannot escape Konoha's control.

In other words, Konoha actually controls the Land of Grass through the economy.

In other words... the Land of Grass has become a source of raw materials for the Land of Fire.

If Makoto wants to be the former, then Makoto's ambition is really scary.

He can be said the invisible daimyo of Land of Grass.

And if Makoto wants to do the latter, then...

"The Land of Grass will actually become a part of the Land of Fire, and will undertake part of the production work of the Land of Fire."

"And obviously, this model can be replicated. The Land of Grass specializes in producing bananas, so a certain small country can specialize in producing industrial products, a certain small country can specialize in producing rice, etc... because the whole country only does one thing, it is sure to keep improving. And as long as the Land of Fire maintains its huge advantages and has an unparalleled market, the small countries will never reject the Land of Fire's protection. –

"Through this model, he can rely on the size advantage of the Land of Fire to control the surrounding small countries one after another, and finally merge into a behemoth...by then..."

At that time, what if the four Great Hidden Villages unite together?

He doesn't even need to win, he can kill the Four Great Hidden Villages by himself.

Just like what was shown in the Fourth Ninja World War.

At that time, the reason why the two villages of Iwa and Kumo adopted such an aggressive war strategy was completely forced out by Konoha. When they were drinking cold water and eating Soldier pills, Konoha's young masters were eating ice cream...

Onoki's expression of despair at that time is really unforgettable for the rest of his life.

And according to Makoto's way of playing, Konoha will only be richer after ten years... and... those wealthy businessmen may also support Konoha.

Since a long time ago, the rulers have treated the rich merchants very badly, it can be said that they are only fattened poultry.

When you are hungry, you will be taken out and eaten.

Not to mention the contribution, the rulers often let the wealthy merchants suppress the allocation – that is, force the wealthy merchants to do certain things, and these things usually cause the wealthy merchants to lose their fortunes.

Power is like an ancient stone house, seemingly inconspicuous, but timeless.

Wealth is like a beautiful embroidered building, it only needs a little spark, and it will be burned up.

After entering the modern age, the situation of wealthy merchants has improved a lot, but they are still at the stage of being suppressed, and they can only be used as gloves. Which serious wealthy family will marry a daughter of a wealthy merchant as a legal wife?

At best as a concubine.

And Makoto's behavior style is very rich and businessman-like, and they like it... If you have to support a ruler, why not support someone who suits your taste?

Makoto is really bad.

But his trustworthiness is as famous as his bad reputation.

He really walks the talk.

If they say they want to give you dividends, even if they want to kill you, they will kill you after paying dividends.

Thinking of this in her mind, Yugito bit her thumb knuckle.

The more she gets to know Makoto and Konoha, the more pressure she has.

"But... I like it. –

"That's what I should beat and conquer."

When the weak encounter setbacks, they will be afraid and run away.

And a strong person like Yugito will only become more excited when encountering difficulties.

As a Jinchuriki, the inexplicable discrimination from the people of Hidden Village and the mental oppression of the Biju are absolutely unbearable.

Killer B's former Hachibi Jinchuriki Blue B was almost crushed by these two huge pressures.

She successfully subdued Nibi, and also gained the trust and respect of the village.

For her, the difficult Makoto is just another exciting object worth conquering.

The stronger the horse, the more it can arouse the desire to conquer an excellent jockey like her.

Yugito saw everything in front of her eyes, but just when she was about to leave and look elsewhere, an envoy from Konoha came to her and handed her a letter written by Makoto.

– It was originally intended for Raikage, but now Kumo does not have Raikage...

Yugito quickly read the letter.

"Do you want to clean up the Land of the Sky...you even wrote a letter to tell me."

Makoto, a bastard, is really a lowly character when he is an enemy, so why not come here as a scoundrel.

But this guy feels really good when he is an ally...

The Land of the Sky is just a small country, and the Soragakure in it has long been finished. Even in a small country, it is the bottom stepping stone, and no one cares about its life or death.

Now the Land of Fire daimyo doesn't know why he wants to do it. The Four Great Hidden Villages don't care about the life and death of such small characters. He even greeted them specially, which can be said to be decent... and so on.

"Is it the Land of Fire who wants to make a move, or Konoha?"

"It's the Land of Fire."

The messenger replied very quickly and with certainty.

Yugito did not suspect that the messenger was lying.

After all, Kumo still has diplomats in Konoha, she will know as soon as she asks. There's no point in lying about something like this.

"Since it is the Land of Fire, not Konoha, then we Kumo have nothing to say... But why is the Godaime Hokage in command? Shouldn't this be a matter of the Army of the Land of Fire?"

The messenger's expression was very strange.

"Because... about this point, I am not very clear."

The envoy's expression was strange, and his answer was even more strange.

However, Yugito thought about it for a while, and guessed some reasons – it was probably Makoto who wanted to use it to make money.

When Konoha meddles in things other than ninja business for no reason, it must be the young Hokage who wants to make money again.

He always likes to come up with something new.

This was the case for his previous shots.

And... all very profitable.

If Kumo can also snatch the tobacco income from the Land of Lightning like Makoto, it would really make me laugh just thinking about it.

However, this is impossible.

The mistakes made by the Land of Fire, the Land of Lightning will never repeat.

Now, Makoto is going to make another move... confrontation? No one would make such a stupid choice.

She hasn't forgotten the fiasco before.

Moreover, with Makoto's temperament, he came here to tell her about it on purpose, so he was afraid that she would make a move?

Kumo doesn't have the financial resources to be right with Konoha now.

Wrong...

"Thanks for Konoha's notification, I already know...but when you go back, can you ask Godaime if you still need financial support? –

"Kumo never minds helping their friends."

What you said was really shameless. In the past, Yugito would never say it.

But now...

The thing to do now is not to surpass Konoha, but to let Kumo stop bleeding. If possible, it is to slowly narrow the gap with Konoha.

In Makoto's era, Konoha had always been very trustworthy in doing business, and Yugito felt that this was an opportunity.

Weakness does not necessarily lead to death.

But arrogance certainly will.

Yugito is proud by nature, but she has learned a painful lesson before, and Yugito is willing to bow her head for Kumo.

Messenger:"..."

... ...

The Land of Winds, Sunagakure.

The Yondaime Kazekage looked at the accounts of Suna's accounts in front of him, frowning.

This month, Suna's accounts are not in the red, but they are also quite ugly.

This was the result after Makoto took the initiative to help them.

The son-in-law in Konoha is really particular about it.

Knowing that Suna's situation was not good, he directly gave up a lot of tasks and dedicated them to Suna.

Of course, as the winner, Konoha's task load has increased sharply, and Konoha has sent people everywhere, so that the manpower is not enough for a while, but Konoha's willingness to share the tasks with Suna is enough to show its sincerity.

In the past, if you wanted to get more mission shares, you could only go to war.

This is no joke.

The world of ninjas is so cruel.

But...the money is still not enough to spend.

Of course, there is a reason why Suna's wind and sand control plan consumed a lot of money – the advice given by Makoto has received the attention of Suna. They found that it was feasible to obtain water vapor from the Land of Rain, but it was only related to the environment. They did not dare to act rashly and could only conduct simulation experiments first. And the cost of this experiment...

It is also because Suna has spent a lot of time and energy on armaments.

In the Fourth Ninja World War, Sunna's losses were much smaller than Konoha's, but the problem is that Suna's background is also far weaker than Konoha's...

For Konoha, although the Fourth Ninja World War was painful, it will recover almost in two years.

Who makes it rich.

Even if there are not enough people in this village, you can also siphon other Hidden Villages, or reliable ninjas from neutral forces.

The condition of Konoha is really good, for many people, it is really the first choice.

He had also heard that in the Land of Grass, many children with jutsu talents choose to join Konoha instead of the closer Kusa.

But Suna...

They can only consume precious funds and try to make talents on their own.

Kazekage is not stupid, he knows very well that the current alliance between Konoha and Suna is entirely based on the fact that Suna has a certain strength, enough for Konoha to pay attention to.

However, Konoha's strength has been expanding. If the gap between Suna and Konoha is really too big... Even if Makoto is still willing to recognize him as his father-in-law, it will be difficult for Konoha's other high-level executives.

You have no strength, how can you form an alliance with others?

Even a forced alliance is only an advanced form of surrender.

Suna must have its own strength.

But wanting to build his own strength... Suna's money is really not enough no matter how he saves it.

Even with the task share given by Konoha, even if Konoha drew it into United Fruit, it is still not enough...

But Kazekage really couldn't think of a better way to make money quickly.

Just as he was worrying about the accounts in front of him, Konoha's messenger arrived and delivered a letter written by Makoto.

For some reason, Makoto wanted to clean up Land of the Sky, and even specially sent an envoy to tell him not to misunderstand.

"Well, I see."

The son-in-law came here to remind him not to misunderstand, Kazekage naturally had nothing to say.

At most, it's just an inquiry.

"How is Temari recently?"

"Madam is very healthy, her height and weight have grown very fast, and she has surpassed her peers!"

"…That's good."

Kazekage is definitely not a qualified father, and he didn't know what to continue asking for a while, so he chose to let it go.

The envoy was very tactful and did not ask any further questions, and was about to leave.

At this moment, a flash of inspiration flashed in Kazekage's mind.

"Wait, Makoto, this time... is he going to open up for Konoha again?"

This question is obviously not something an envoy can answer.

When he came out, Kakashi didn't give a special explanation, the messenger didn't dare to be expert, so he could only infer that he didn't know.

"That's right, why would I tell you this kind of thing...I'll contact Makoto personally later."

Makoto will not make troubles for nothing, he has already taken action, there must be benefits to be found.

If this is the case... In the face of the survival of the village, a person's reputation is really nothing...

... ...

Kitsuchi opened his eyes in pain.

He wasn't injured, and he didn't intend to evade his responsibilities as the Yondaime Tsuchikage. After waking up with his eyes open...it was too painful.

No matter who sees the bill in front of Iwa, it will be extremely painful.

For this reason, Kitsuchi even lost a lot of hair, almost becoming a Mediterranean.

T/N: 'Mediterranean' in this case refers to having a bald spot

But there's nothing he could do.

Because he is the loser.

In fact, if it wasn't for the agreement reached with Konoha, and Iwa also joined United Fruit, maybe Iwa's economy would have collapsed.

The war indemnity itself has to be paid, and a large number of customers have been lost, and the remaining benefactors have also lowered the commission price... Such an account is really blind at a glance.

But as Tsuchikage, he had no choice but to show up, and even do some things against his will.

For example... Suppressing the banana industry in Land of Earth.

Although there are not many, the Land of Earth actually has a banana industry.

However, these industries, when faced with the cheap and delicious low-priced bananas in the Land of Grass, were defeated steadily and could not be maintained at all.

The officials of Land of Earth didn't care at all – who let Land of Earth take a stake in United Fruit.

In desperation, they found Iwa, and wanted to forcefully solve the problem by raising funds and issuing tasks.

But how did they know that Iwa itself is also...

They did not solve United Fruit, but instead solved Iwa.

As a native of the Land of Earth, he felt extremely helpless.

Not to mention the matter of teaming up with Konoha cheat Sora before...

But if he didn't do this, what could he do?

Today is also a painful day.

Until...

Kitsuchi received a letter from Makoto.

... ...

Kirigakure, Mizukage Yagura was crying a river, eating fried sardines in front of him.

No matter how poor Kirigakure is, it wouldn't make Mizekage so downcast.

In fact, in order to promote canned food on a large scale, Yagura leads by example, so he eats this thing every day.

Mizukage eats this, why don't you buy it?

The Land of Water is rich in fishery resources and tastes good, but it can't stand to eat every day.

Anyway, Yagura couldn't hold back anymore.

While trying to stuff the tuna into his mouth, he looked at Terumi Mei with tears in his eyes.

"Just marry, you like him anyway, don't you? –

"When Temari grows up, you really have no chance. –

"...Well, the biggest beneficiaries are actually me and Kirigakure."

Terumi Mei squeezed her fist, but didn't hit Yagura in the end.

"Mizukage-sama! Look at what you're talking about... and... Suo... Didn't you also say that he already has Temari-san..."

Speaking of this, Yagura perked up.

"Don't worry, Hokage will never want an heir with Kazekage's blood. –

"The little girl Temari... will only give birth to daughters in this life. –

"As long as she can't give birth to a son, you have a chance. –

"Don't look at Makoto, who seems to be very talkative, but this is the only thing he won't back down. Besides, Temari is young, but he has already shown a bit of strength... This is what we hate the most as Kage. –

"For ordinary people, this may not matter. But for us Kages, it is a huge minus item. –

"If I really want to say it, the outer room in Makoto's house is really suitable to be a wife. Unfortunately, she never argues... But it is also because of her personality that Makoto likes her. –

"Guys like us who need a hundred minds no matter what we do, like the kind of gentle women who love us wholeheartedly and put everything on us. –

"She doesn't need to do anything, she just needs to sit there quietly and support us unconditionally, that's enough... This gentleness is enough to corrupt us conspirators."

Mizukage was talking strange things again.

Terumi Mei rolled her eyes at Yagura.

"If according to what you said, Makoto hates that kind of political marriage the most, then why do you think I'm fine? Am I not from your side?"

"Because you are my chosen heir, and through you, Konoha can unite Kirigakure."

Terumi Mei: ?

"...You are going to sell the entire Kirigakure."

"That's impossible to say."

Yagura blinked and smiled.

"If Konoha swallows us Kirigakure whole, we will be completely united because of Konoha's external pressure. –

"Because it has been swallowed into it, the other party can't use force against us. Because we joined voluntarily, so they can't restrict us too much. In time, if we pull up a faction inside Konoha... Internal blasting is always better than external attack It works."

"But... what if... Konoha really disintegrates us, what should we do?"

Yagura's eyes were filled with extreme interest.

"If that's the case... A great man once said that if even a mother is willing to betray her natal family, then as a father, he must have done a good job. Our efforts so far are all for the pursuit of happiness, not putting the cart before the horse. That being the case...then it's nothing if I surrender."

There seems to be a deep meaning in Mizukage's words.

"Do you actually think so... Wait, what kind of great man would say such strange things?"

"'Mizukage's Legacy'."

"...Does our Kirigakure have such a strange book? Why haven't I heard of it?"

"Of course, because I haven't started writing yet."

Bang!

Under normal circumstances, Terumi Mei would not beat Yagura.

Unless she can't help it.

"It hurts..."

Yagura hugged his head, covered the swell on his head, and rolled around pitifully on the ground.

"Mizukage-sama! Please don't keep making such weird jokes!"

"Oh, then don't keep hitting me on the head. I just look small, don't I want to lose face... Hey, why did Suo write a letter... Well, is this to make money... Take me, take me!"

...

Makoto was at a loss for a moment when he faced bullshit from the Four Great Hidden Villages.

He didn't know what the four guys on the opposite side were thinking, anyway, as soon as they heard that Makoto wanted to fight Sora, they all expressed their willingness to invest – Kumo, how poor are you, you have to invest like this?!

He doesn't know which birdman released the news. In short, in the past two days, a wealthy businessman has been visiting Makoto in person, asking him to leave a place for them.

T/N: 'birdman', refers to a person who's very stingy, annoying, and has a character problem

Of course, after the funds were in place, it was Makoto who would talk about the matter, and they would not interfere.

There is a feeling that Buffett has just opened a position, and there are a lot of bosses who want to py... I really just want to be tolerant, not thinking about making money!

T/N: PY stands for Professional Year, which is mainly a training course for overseas graduates in Australia

Makoto wanted to reject them very much, but the reputation of recommending the head was so great that he really couldn't put it off – the cute little Temari was wearing a cute Lolita skirt, hugging his thigh, who could resist it?

And as long as he agreed to the request of Temari and other big bosses, he couldn't refuse it together.

"But what do I need so much money for? –

"My original intention was just to financially sanction Land of the Sky and force Sora to show up. So much money..."

A lot of money is a good thing, but now you have a little bit of money, and you have accumulated too much money, which has become hot.

If only a few big businessmen came in, he would draw some resources from the Land of the Sky by manipulating prices, and it would be fine to fool them.

But now the Four Great Hidden Villages plus a large number of wealthy merchants, such a large pool of funds...he really has a way.

Makoto thought for a while, and took out a copy from the information submitted by the intelligence room.

At present, the Naruto world has not yet entered the information age, and the most well-informed organization in the world is not a newspaper office, but Hidden Village.

It's just that Hidden Villages usually don't involve politics and economics. Unless the employer has special needs, they won't take the initiative to investigate something.

But for Makoto...

"There is a severe drought in various countries, and the beans are seriously in short supply...Maybe we can play with miso?"

Ninjas have long known that the weather is hot – otherwise, how could ice cream be so popular during the Fourth Ninja World War.

But what the ninjas didn't notice was that they were not the only ones who were dying of heat...

But Makoto noticed it.

As an absolute national food in the Naruto world, almost no one does not eat miso. And one of the main ingredients of miso is...