In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 100: You give the Water Shadow whatever she wants; don't you understand this principle?
"I have a few words to say, and I have to get them off my chest!" Tianyi said sternly, slamming his fist on the table as he addressed the slightly hesitant merchants.

Naoki Kaguya paused, looking at Tianyi, who was flushed and panting heavily. He was puzzled, but after all, Tianyi was a wealthy man, and he couldn't just stop him from speaking.

"Please say."

Do you know this person?

Upon hearing Naoki's agreement, Tenichi immediately stood up, stepped over the table, and walked straight to Kaguya Naoki, with the merchant watching him go.

This small hall was filled with merchants from the entire Water Kingdom, all of whom were adept at conversation.

Upon hearing this, no one knew how to respond. Even Kaguya Naoki picked up his teacup and silently observed Tenichi's back.

"Uncle Kudo!"

When no one answered, and his face turned even redder, he simply pointed to one of the seats, to his father's closest friend and wealthy Uncle Kudo.

Now, with all eyes in the hall on him, Uncle Kudo, his trembling beard trembling, could only manage a forced laugh as he stood up.

"How could one not know the name of the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure?"

"You just don't know, you just don't understand!"

Tian Yi suddenly changed from her previous shy expression to a fit of rage, startling everyone present with this abrupt change.

"If you people really knew his background and his record, how would you dare to come up with any ideas to deal with him at this time?"

With a sharp shout, the hall fell silent.

Even Kaguya Naoki couldn't help but lose his relaxed expression and start listening attentively.

"As you know, my father used to be the richest among you, right?"

Tianyi stared directly at Uncle Kudo, forcing the man to reply with a forced smile.

"Yes."

"Is he the most outstanding and perfect figure among you?"

"Yes."

"It's good that you know."

Tianyi took a breath, then quickly became excited again.

"Do you understand the power and prestige of that daimyo of the Land of Water?"

"You all just rely on hearsay and don't know the truth, right? My family is very wealthy, and I've been summoned by famous figures several times. Let me tell you bumpkins."

"The richest man in the Land of Water, my father's boss, lost all his wealth simply because the mansion he built was a little bigger than the daimyo's!"

That's the Daimyo, the most esteemed person in the entire Water Kingdom. With a single word, he could easily destroy an entire clan or wipe out a city!

At this moment, the people in the hall below were gradually becoming stunned by Tianyi's arrogant words.

For a moment, before those words were uttered again, only the sound of the pouring rain outside the door could be heard.

"Are you aware of the strength of Konoha and Sunagakure?"

"Those ninjas, single-handedly, could easily defeat hundreds or even thousands of ordinary soldiers, let alone Konoha!"

"Konoha is a village that, with the strength of just one village, thwarted attacks from the entire world!"

"Do you even know what that power is? It's a power that can destroy everything we have at will!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall changed color.

"Do you know Sunagakure? Do you know the Kazekage? Do you know the Hokage?"

After saying this, Tianyi took a breath and looked at Uncle Kudo, but his words showed no respect whatsoever.

"Do you people, when you're all tied together, have as much wealth as my father and that murdered tycoon?"

"Of course there is none."

Uncle Kudo's tone softened, and he spoke hesitantly.

"Even if you people are all tied together, do you have as much power as a daimyo who can arbitrarily abandon a clan or a city?"

"No, absolutely not."

"If you people were all tied together, would you have the strength of the Sand Village, Konoha, Kazekage, and Hokage?"

"Have it?"

Uncle Kudo lowered his head, no longer daring to speak. "Then why?"

Tianyi's expression turned ferocious.

“You say that even with the power of a daimyo, he still sends his heir to the Mizukage to receive instruction, and I myself am completely obedient to the Mizukage’s orders.”

"Even with the strength of Konohagakure, they still had to bow their heads under the influence of the Mizukage,"

"Can you see the Water Shadow Robe that the Fourth Hokage is wearing? You really haven't heard of it?"

"Those are the corpses of people from Konoha and Sunagakure, piled up one by one. Don't you really know that?"

At this point, Tenichi suddenly burst into tears, making Kaguya Naoki, who was sitting in the superior position, feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Tell me, as for someone like the Water Shadow, just let him do whatever he wants."

"He wants your money, so you give it to him."

He tells you to do it, so you do it. He wants your house, so you clean and decorate it and deliver it.

"Why resort to such ignorant collusion and instigation? And why do you have to target someone else, a young man like me?"

"I'm still young, I'm still rich, and I have a beautiful wife at home. I just want to live a peaceful life, spend my money, and have children. I don't want to get entangled with any ninja village daimyo over some trivial matters."

"People will die, you know that!"

The hall fell completely silent; no one knew what to say.

However, Tianyi's outburst, relying on his youth, wealth, and experience, immediately calmed down the businessmen who had previously harbored some ideas.

Ultimately, these people weren't unaware of the ninjas' strength, but when faced with money, a considerable number were still willing to take the risk. However, after Tianyi said that, those who had initially harbored some wishful thinking began to feel a growing fear of Kaguya Naoki, who sat in a high position and remained silent.

"It was my ignorance that led me to have such inappropriate thoughts. From now on, I will only offer my support!" Uncle Kudo came to his senses and immediately bowed deeply to Kaguya Naoki.

Seeing that even the most staunch opponents had switched sides, the other businessmen stopped insisting and bowed to the officials one by one.

"Everyone."

Naoki Kaguya suddenly stood up.

"But even that might not be enough."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Kudo lowered his head, a hint of resentment in his eyes. The merchants, while still looking at Kaguya Naoki with immense awe, now held a different kind of emotion in their gazes.

"I am the Mizukage, the Kage of Ōmura. How can I intimidate you all with just battlefield achievements?"

"I will explain this plan to everyone in detail, clearly and explicitly. Whether to follow or not is a matter of a single thought."

The people in the hall were initially somewhat bewildered, then a slight joy appeared, which quickly vanished.

Who dares to quit?

Which of the things Tianyi said was false? Don't be fooled by the Fourth Hokage's current amiable demeanor; what if he changes in the future?
Although the merchants shook their heads inwardly, they still listened attentively.

After all, what if the Fourth Hokage is actually a reasonable person?
As Kaguya Naoki's gentle voice continued to resound, the crowd, who had been persuaded by Tenichi and put aside their greed, began to seriously analyze how to make more money for themselves by extending this plan.

The land of fire, the land of water, a vast trade route, an absolutely stable environment—most people silently swallowed their saliva.

Only one of the quick-witted businessmen raised his hand and asked a question.

"Lord Mizukage, what will happen if we don't comply?"

"Of course not?"

"If we follow them, and the opposing forces hire the Hidden Mist Village to attack us, would we still accept it?"

"will not."

"Could we hire Hidden Mist ninjas to gather intelligence on other rival merchants' businesses?"

"can."

After he finished speaking, the businessmen looked at each other in bewilderment, then quickly breathed a sigh of relief.

In the Land of Water, the fact that the Hidden Mist had created such a business environment had already excited them.

But to their surprise, they were able to gain the favor of the Hidden Mist ninja.

Ultimately, in this world, the most powerful force is still the ninja!

(End of this chapter)