In the Sand Village, the clones are everywhere, and the Arkham game begins

Chapter 170 Diplomatic Mission

The celebration party seemed quite boring to Qingshui.

At least the holiday TV shows in the DC world are quite interesting, and Shimizu, who has a ten-digit net worth, can enjoy almost most of the entertainment in that world.

However, such a lively atmosphere is still quite good, and this celebration banquet is only semi-entertaining in nature, and also has certain political significance.

But Scorpion obviously didn't like this kind of occasion. After staying for a while, he felt it was boring and went home to continue studying the puppet.

Qingshui and Ye Cang continued to stay.

As young jonin newly promoted in this war, the two of them will go on stage to receive commendation from the Third Kazekage - after today, Ye Cang will be able to officially get the position of jonin.

After so many years of the Second Ninja World War, the high-level combat power of the Sand Village has suffered considerable losses. The Third Kazekage wants to use these young, newly promoted jonin to tell the Ninja World that the Sand Village still has enough power to suppress the situation and tell the Daimyo that the Sand Village now has the power to continue protecting the Kingdom of Wind.

Before that, there was a slightly performative final of the Chunin Exam.

Shimizu was quite interested at first because he saw several of his former classmates in the Ninja School.

But then I continued chatting with Ye Cang.

There's nothing interesting about seeing noobs fighting each other. If these people have the potential to continue moving forward, there will naturally be opportunities for them to get to know each other.

After the finals of the Chunin Exam and the Jonin Commendation Ceremony were over, the Third Kazekage began to read out a series of post-war arrangements that had been planned at the Jonin Conference.

Including matters related to the construction of the canal and the leadership group of the canal construction.

The preliminary preparations and investigations have basically been completed, and this matter is finally on the right track.

"In summary, the construction of the water vein system connecting the two countries of Fengyu will officially begin after the new year. The relevant personnel transfers and construction progress will be arranged by the canal construction leadership group. The level of this temporary group is equivalent to that of a first-level department in the village. I will be the group leader, and the deputy group leader will be the puppet unit's senior ninja Qingshui..."

As the Third Kazekage spoke on the podium, many people turned their eyes to Shimizu who was sitting next to Ye Cang.

As the youngest jonin since the founding of the Sand Village and a disciple of Elder Chiyo and Elder Ebizo, Shimizu is somewhat famous. Even if you are not familiar with Shimizu, most of the jonin in the village know this person.

This incredibly young boy in front of me actually took up such an important position all of a sudden!
The Third Kazekage has been in power for many years and has acted prudently. It is absolutely impossible for him to let Qingshui do such an important thing just because Qingshui is a disciple of the two elders.

After all, they had just learned the general details of this grand plan from the Third Kazekage.

The Third Kazekage has to coordinate the overall situation. He is the team leader to support the group, so the people who actually do the work must be other leading members of the group.

Chiyo and Ebizo are definitely qualified to serve as leadership members, but given their status, they do not need the Third Kazekage to step forward and support them.

Since Qingshui has been allowed to reach this position, it means that Qingshui's role in this is irreplaceable, and even the entire plan may have come from his hands!

Many jonin thought of the report that the Third Kazekage asked them to write just after the negotiations ended last year.

Shimizu has the background, talent, and strength. He can become a Jonin at this age, and will most likely become a Five Kage-level strongman in the future. Therefore, it is very necessary for those ninjas who still have a desire to improve themselves to have a good relationship with Shimizu.

So at the banquet after the speech, many ninjas and even nobles from the Wind Kingdom came to talk to Shimizu.

The construction of the canal will surely be a vital event for the Kingdom of Wind, and there will definitely be people who want to gain credit and benefits from it.

And there's not much risk.

If you want to participate in it, it is necessary to get along well with Shimizu. Fortunately, the transparent world is a state of mind practice, not a natural ability. Shimizu synchronized with the incarnation of Demon Slayer early on, and with the high degree of control of the body by the heart-light technique, his acting skills have reached a new level, and the professional fake smile on his face makes everyone feel harmonious.

The celebration banquet lasted until midnight.

A week later, early morning.

The narrow gateway to the Sand Village.

The Third Kazekage and Chiyo, as well as a dozen elders and high-ranking officials of the Sand Village who hold a certain degree of power, are seeing off the Sand Village's envoys.

"I have given you all the people you want, but the daimyo still won't give in to the money. On the premise of ensuring the development of the village, I can only give you a budget of 1.6 billion taels at most."

The Third Kazekage, wearing a shadow robe, held Qingshui's hands and gave instructions.

"Sixteen billion should be enough, Lord Kazekage. If that doesn't work, we can also try to get some money from Lord Hanzo."

Qingshui estimated in his mind and smiled at the Third Kazekage.

The Third Kazekage raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Hanzo is not an easy person to deal with. Even if Elder Ebizo is there to help you, don't go too far in some things."

"It doesn't matter. According to our plan, it can greatly promote the economic transportation between the Rain Country and the Wind Country. If Hanzo really wants to do good for the Rain Country and make his country strong and prosperous, he will definitely not refuse to build this canal. It will also be good for them. We just need to explain the pros and cons to them and let Mr. Hanzo make his own choice.

If Hanzo disagrees, and the funds are really insufficient, we can also invite some nobles and big businessmen to invest, and stipulate the dividends of tariffs and profits after the canal is completed, which will definitely attract some investment."

The Third Kazekage lowered his head and thought for a few seconds, then nodded slightly.

"Okay, this is also a compromise solution, but it's better not to do this unless it's absolutely necessary, otherwise there will be a lot of unnecessary trouble and involvement later."

"I understand, Master Kazekage."

Shimizu nodded at the Third Kazekage.

The latter nodded in response, looked at Ebizo, and handed the scepter in his hand to Ebizo.

The purpose of this delegation's trip to the Rain Country was to select the starting point of the canal and carry out preliminary engineering construction.

When taking action in the Rain Country, one cannot avoid Hanzo's Hidden Rain Village. In order to avoid misunderstandings, one has to send an envoy delegation to negotiate with Hanzo openly.

That would require a person of sufficient importance, someone who is equal or close to Hanzo in status, to talk to Hanzo.

Ebizo is the candidate.

He served as the chief envoy and Qingshui as the deputy envoy.

"Elder Ebizo, I'll leave the rest to you."

"Just leave it to me with confidence."

(End of this chapter)