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Chapter 72: The Movie Subsidy Program Launched!

The daimyo of the Land of Water, Mizu Keita, just turned fifty-nine this year.

His long-term lifestyle of daily debauchery had long since eroded his body. His gray hair, deep drooping eye bags, and hunched figure made him look nothing like a fifty-year-old man; people would probably believe he was seventy.

Only his large hand resting on the chest of the maid in his arms still showed that our great celebrity was not young at heart.

It's easy to imagine how vibrant this famous man's nightlife must be.

In this situation, Hozuki Shingetsu even worried that Mizuki Keita's body wouldn't be able to hold out until the plan was launched, and that he would die first.

It's unclear what Kusaka Masato said, but inside the castle tower, besides the daimyo, a group of ministers, including Kusaka Masato, were also present.

And so, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Hozuki Shingetsu stepped into the power center of this water kingdom.

"An envoy from Kirigakure? The Hozuki clan?"

Reminded by the eunuch, Mizuki Keita noticed the arrival of Hozuki Shingetsu and the others. Without stopping his work, he raised his eyes, glanced at them, and said in a hoarse voice.

"I don't know what you gave the politician that made him recommend you so enthusiastically to me, saying that you brought a priceless treasure that I have never seen before, which will surely broaden my horizons."

As he spoke, Mizuki turned to look at Kusaka Masato, who then skillfully moved in front of Mizuki, squeezed past the maid, and slipped inside.

Meanwhile, the ministers below the stage kept their eyes down, seemingly oblivious to what was happening before them. Clearly, this scene had played out countless times before their eyes.

Seeing this, Hozuki Shingetsu was once again impressed with Kusaka Masato, feeling that compared to the Jonin Yanagisawa from before, this person truly grasped the essence of "ninja".

"Hmm~"

Shui Keita expertly toyed with the gift in his hand, then continued speaking to Hozuki Shingetsu and the others, "Out of respect for Masato, I'll tentatively agree to meet you all, but if I'm not satisfied with your gifts, don't blame me for getting angry, okay?"

"Of course I won't disappoint you, Daimyo." Hozuki Shingetsu bowed to the Daimyo, then turned and took the film reel from Yukinagi, whose mind was still reeling from the scene before her.

"To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Daimyo's reign, my Hozuki clan has specially gathered many craftsmen from the ninja world to create a biographical film for the Daimyo."

"First, to express our respect for the daimyo's many years of hard work in governing the country and managing countless affairs, which has brought peace and prosperity to our land of water; second, to showcase the daimyo's divine wisdom and martial prowess to the world, so that all foreign tribes may submit and be bathed in the king's rule; and third, to hope that future generations can use this film to admire the achievements of the daimyo."

The room fell silent upon hearing this.

Many ministers present couldn't help but look at Hozuki Shingetsu. Whose subordinate was this? How could he be even more shameless than them?

Even they wouldn't be this shameless when flattering someone, would they? At least they'd do it behind someone's back, right?

And you call that diligently governing the country? Diligent is true, but governing the country?

forget it!

And yet he's incredibly busy?

Unless there's someone named Li Wanji, how can this term be applied to a prestigious name?

And the subsequent descriptions of how the king's grace shone upon the four barbarian tribes and how his great achievements were admired by future generations made them sweat profusely—damn it, how come they didn't think of these aspects?

After all, for a simp, the biggest enemy isn't the goddess's partner, but the other simps. If the goddess is already being simped by other simps in all sorts of ways, how can he still simp for her?

As close retainers of the daimyo, they knew all too well what the daimyo liked. This all-encompassing package of fame, covering the past, present, and future, was enough to make even them dizzy, let alone the daimyo.

"What a despicable person!"

Many ministers cursed inwardly, then wrote down these words.

Even Kusaka Masato was startled by these words and looked up at Hozuki Shingetsu with a strange expression. He clearly hadn't expected that this big-eyed guy with thick eyebrows would also be such a shameless scoundrel.

If even these bystanders acted this way, then Mizuki Keita, the protagonist of the incident, was even more likely to behave this way.

When Mizuki Keita heard that Hozuki Shingetsu was making a biographical film about his governance, he stopped what he was doing. When he heard the second sentence, that it should be shown internationally so that outsiders could feel the majesty of his name, his eyes lit up. When he heard the third sentence, that future generations should admire his achievements, he was so excited that he lifted Kusaka Masato up and stood up, looking at Hozuki Shingetsu with excitement.

"Okay, okay! Quick, go and get those devices!"

Shui Jingtai excitedly patted the armrest, signaling the eunuchs to quickly bring over the movie playback equipment.

All entertainment tools in the world were first enjoyed by nobles, and the castle tower naturally had a full set of playback equipment.

"Hozuki's move suits me perfectly!"

While waiting for the film equipment to be set up, Mizuki Keita changed his previous indifference and became eager to see Hozuki Shingetsu.

"I have used your name, Eiji, without permission. I hope you will forgive me."

Hozuki Shingetsu was also very shrewd, showing great respect to the daimyo and subtly praising Mizu Keita. He understood the principle of being humble before being powerful, knowing that bowing down temporarily was nothing to fear, as there would eventually be a chance to rise again.

As expected, when Shui Jingtai saw that Hozuki Shingetsu was giving him so much face, his impression of the boy improved dramatically, and he repeatedly praised Kirigakure for finally producing someone worthy of his attention.

Under the repeated urging of the daimyo, the movie playback equipment was quickly set up and tested. Thus, in front of these ministers, the movie "Hozuki Shingetsu," which drew inspiration from many masterpieces of the previous life and was meticulously crafted, slowly began.

The story begins by recounting the extraordinary circumstances of Daimyo's birth, including divine intervention, a dream of the sun entering his womb, a rainbow across the sky, auspicious beasts bringing good news, an old tree blossoming in spring, the descent of the Goddess of the Rabbit, blessings from the Six Paths of Immortals, and a whole host of other auspicious omens, highlighting Daimyo's noble bloodline and his status as a born saint.

Then it tells how his father didn't think highly of him and how his brothers were hostile to him, but he won them all over with his magnanimity and virtuous character. As a result, his brothers were so ashamed that they voluntarily withdrew from the competition for the position of daimyo. This highlights his magnanimity and noble character.

Then it describes how harsh the international environment was for the Land of Water at that time, how covetous other countries were of the Land of Water, and how the lives of the people within the country were precarious and miserable. The key point is that the Land of Water was just one step away from being destroyed and its people wiped out.

Then, under his leadership, the Water Kingdom transformed from poverty and weakness to prosperity and strength, from smallness to power, and from turmoil to stability, highlighting his wisdom, courage, and foresight.

It also indirectly describes how miserable the lives of people in neighboring countries are, highlighting that you should be secretly happy if you live in a country with water!

The film concludes with the image of a prosperous and peaceful nation, accompanied by a hunched figure of a man working late into the night, highlighting his dedication and selflessness.

Coupled with its emotional dialogue, tear-jerking background music, and realistic illusions, Hozuki Shingetsu is all about creating an effect.

That's when a dog came along. You'll have to cry a couple of times after watching this movie before you leave.

(End of this chapter)