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Chapter 159 The Land of Fields, Negotiation
Chapter 150 The Land of Fields, Negotiation
At the Cat Castle lakeside, Xingyuan Qianshuo let Huimei sit and rest.
He opened the system interface and first extracted the rewards for treating Emi and Gosuke.
Mental strength increased by 5%, which also led to an increase in chakra; Yin power index increased by 3%, reaching 48%.
Xingyuan Qianshuo could sense that the power of his three-tomoe Sharingan far surpassed that of ordinary Uchiha clansmen. If he were to suffer any more negative mental stimulation, he might be able to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan at any time.
However, he hopes to use his mental power or Yin energy to naturally drive the evolution of the Sharingan.
After using the "Shusaki Swordsmanship Experience Scroll," a large amount of experience and memories were integrated into my consciousness. This is a swordsmanship technique that emphasizes the samurai style, and my basic swordsmanship proficiency increased by about 3000 in one go.
After collecting the reward, Hoshino looked at Emi sitting quietly to the side and thought to herself, "It's a pity I didn't get any new vortex physique fragments from Emi this time—it seems I still have to find Kushina. Also, I need to find an opportunity to bring Honoka Uzumaki from the Land of the Sea over so that Emi can have a companion of the same kind to grow up with."
He sensed the mark left on the spirit of Gosaku Suzaki again—a subtle connection remained. After a moment's thought, he formed a hand seal and created a shadow clone.
The shadow clone attempted to use the Flying Thunder God Technique, but it was as if it had crashed into a thick wall. Its chakra was completely depleted in an instant, and then it turned into white smoke and dissipated with a "bang".
"Ten thousand chakra points were instantly depleted?"
Xingyuan Qianshuo's eyes narrowed. "If there's a drain on the energy, it means the technique is reacting. Right now, either the amount of chakra isn't enough, or the spatial power or the source of Yin power isn't sufficient to cross dimensions—never mind, let's keep this mark for now and try it again when our strength improves."
After calming himself down, he remembered the purpose of his trip and said, "Huimei, could you pick some healing pom-poms for me?"
"Okay." Huimei got up and walked over, her tone serious. "Teacher, I can make it myself now."
"Okay, that's fine. You can make eight sets from me, twenty per set. Also, you can make two sets yourself." Xingyuan Qianshuo didn't refuse—it would make her feel more at ease if she made some sacrifices.
"Yes, teacher!" Huimei replied happily.
She skillfully channeled her chakra, and a green dandelion grew from Xingyuan Qianshuo's arm, blooming into golden fluffy balls that floated gently upwards.
Xingyuan Qianshuo reached out and gently gathered them, sending them one by one into his personal space.
After completing the eight sets, Hui Mei spontaneously gathered chakra to generate a new healing fluff ball.
Xingyuan Qianshuo stored the two sets she made separately, preparing to test the difference in effect later.
After collecting the items, he didn't linger. He formed a hand seal and created a shadow clone, saying to Huimei, "Teacher has to leave. Let the shadow clone continue to accompany you in your cultivation."
"Okay, goodbye, teacher." Huimei had gotten used to being with the shadow clone and nodded obediently.
Xingyuan Qianshuo nodded slightly, then his figure flickered and disappeared.
Upon returning to Qianshuo City, he first inspected the small square, rotating and replenishing his shadow clones.
The four-day free clinic was nearing its end, but many people seeking medical help without any illness had infiltrated the queue. Fortunately, Xingyuan Qianshuo had a system to detect and quickly screen them.
He decided to extend the event for two more days to finalize everything, ensure the free clinic was as comprehensive as possible, and oversee the distribution of the Morino family's assets and farmland between Kazehaya and the four selected families.
This was his first large-scale free medical consultation outside Konoha Village. Oversights were inevitable, but it can be considered as accumulating experience for the future "Red Cross Society".
The following day, Hoshino Senju arranged for his shadow clone to treat Kakuzu as usual, while his main body had a meal to recover his chakra before heading to the Land of Rice Fields to meet with Kakuzu as promised.
After acquiring the source of Yin power, his sensing range for the Flying Thunder God Mark increased dramatically, exceeding 1,400 kilometers. He could clearly perceive the coordinates of the kunai on Gento and Kakuzu, and keep track of their movements at any time.
Xuan Neng remained in the capital of the Land of Fire, which was, after all, the center of politics, economy, and culture, and the place where emerging industries developed the fastest, making it suitable for investigation.
Kakuzu's location is uncertain. Yesterday, when Xingyuan Qianshuo sensed it in the Cat Castle, he was already close to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Fields.
Open the system organization section to view the data for the two individuals:
Xuan Neng's belief level increased by 3 points, reaching 27%, which is still not high.
Kakuzu's faith level remains at 77%, and he remains steadfast in his insistence on "taxing" various countries.
After closing the interface, Xingyuan Qianshuo instantly teleported away.
On the outskirts of the capital of the Land of Fields, Kakuzu sat alone on a rock, his green eyes quietly examining the kunai in his hand.
The kunai was ordinary, except for a peculiar mark on it—a spacetime coordinate that could guide the celestial source Qian Shuo to descend at any time.
Initially, he was extremely uncomfortable carrying this kunai and had the urge to discard it many times, but he suppressed it each time.
If Xingyuan Qianshuo really wanted to kill him, he wouldn't have let him leave in the first place, and he would have even healed his wounds.
Since the other party is recruiting and I have already agreed to join, I should at least have this much trust.
In the past few days, he has been traveling around, attacking those underground bounty hunters he considers "evil," taking their hearts, and replacing the three he was missing.
With all five hearts back in place, his mindset gradually stabilized. After repeatedly convincing himself, he had completely adapted to the presence of this mark.
At nine o'clock in the morning, the warm sunlight spread across the wilderness, stretching his solitary shadow long.
A very faint whooshing sound came from behind.
Kakuzu suddenly turned around and saw Hoshino Sensaku standing there with a smile.
"Kakuzu, good morning," Hoshino Sensaku greeted politely.
"Good morning, Senshuo-kun," Kakuzu said in a deep voice.
Xingyuan Qianshuo sensed it briefly and asked, "Is the heart fully repaired?"
"Yes." Kakuzu nodded, paused, and then said, "They are all the hearts of underground bounty hunters—I believe they are all guilty."
"I believe you," Xingyuan Qianshuo said calmly.
With a 77% conviction rate, there is no need for further doubt.
According to the original work, Kakuzu was a trustworthy "comrade"—fighting for the Akatsuki organization to the very last moment.
The mask concealed Kakuzu's expression, but all five hearts seemed to simultaneously feel a warmth of being trusted.
"Senju-kun, what are your plans for today?" Kakuzu asked.
"Wait a moment, let me sense them—" Hoshino Senju focused his mind. "Four Jonin, one of whom is barely at the Elite Jonin level. There are also quite a few Chunin, Genin, and Chakra Warriors."
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"Sensory ninjutsu? We're at least four kilometers from the capital—" Kakuzu thought to himself.
"Let's go straight to the daimyo's residence," Hoshino Sensaku said. "Let's talk to this daimyo and get him to allocate some land for us to build a base for the Red Cross Society."
"We are doing something righteous, and he should support us. However, I cannot reveal my identity, Kakuzu, so I will have to borrow your title of 'Undying Hunter' this time."
"Alright." Kakuzu replied without hesitation, showing not a trace of respect for the nobles in his words.
Xingyuan Qianshuo formed hand seals and transformed into another form—it was none other than Kuchiki Byakuya from "Bleach".
His features were sharply defined, handsome and aloof; his black hair fell to his shoulders, he had light purple eyes and pale skin.
Wearing a jet-black shihaka outfit over a pure white haori, with a silver-white lace draped around her neck, and a "star-gazing box" worn exclusively by nobles on her head.
A samurai sword was worn diagonally at his waist.
He adjusted the image repeatedly yesterday until he was satisfied with it.
The only regret is that the sword was a common item bought for 60,000 taels of silver; it wasn't a Zanpakuto and didn't match its image and temperament.
Besides Byakuya Kuchiki, he also tried the outfit of Sosuke Aizen, but ultimately chose the former, who looked younger and more handsome.
"Senju-kun, you look quite striking," Kakuzu said.
"It's alright. We'll try our best not to use force to coerce, and we'll negotiate on an equal footing. A better image will make the negotiations go more smoothly." Hoshino Senju's tone was calm. "From now on, I'll use this image when I'm interacting with the organization, and my name will be Kuchiki Byakuya."
Kakuzu nodded, offering no objection.
The two walked slowly from a distance, not far from the capital.
As Xingyuan Qianshuo walked, he explained to Kakuzu in detail the future plans of the "Red Cross Society" and the "Star" organization.
The Land of Fields is a vast, flat country with extensive farmland, a mild climate, and abundant water resources, making it a well-known grain-producing country in the ninja world.
However, the profits from grain production are ultimately limited, and the country's strength has always been lukewarm, which is one of the reasons why the country has never built a village of ninja.
The capital of the Land of Fields resembles a large market town situated on a field.
Most buildings are one or two stories high, with few multi-story buildings.
Shops line the streets, people come and go, and the bustling atmosphere is filled with a sense of leisure and local life.
Daming Prefecture is located in the city center, with neat buildings and a solemn atmosphere.
As the two approached the mansion's gate, the guards on duty tensed up upon seeing Kakuzu wearing the headband of a rogue ninja from Takigakure and Hoshigen Chisaku beside him, dressed in fine clothes and carrying a long sword.
"Halt." The older captain of the guards gripped his sword hilt and said in a deep voice, "This is the residence of a daimyo. Unauthorized persons are not permitted to enter. Please state your identity and purpose."
"The Undying Hunter, Kakuzu, has come to pay a visit to the daimyo of the Land of Rice Fields." Kakuzu's voice was deep.
"An 'Undead Hunter'?" The guard captain looked puzzled.
Judging from his expression, Xingyuan Qianshuo knew that the other party had never heard of the name of the underground world of Kakuzu.
"Just go in and report the facts," he said calmly.
"Yes, please wait a moment." The captain of the guard turned and quickly walked inside.
These guards could only stop civilians; when facing ninjas, their only duty was to report their presence.
A short while later, a ninja of about thirty years old emerged from the mansion.
The system detected that his name was Tadashi Jun, and sensed his chakra; he was an ordinary Jonin.
The daimyo and nobles of small countries are important clients of the underground gold exchange, and they have a lot of information on bounty hunters. He recognized Kakuzu's identity at a glance, his heart tightened slightly, and he bowed and said, "Mr. Kakuzu, welcome to the Land of Fields. Please come in."
"Hmm," Kakuzu responded and strode forward.
Xingyuan Qianshuo, dressed as Kuchiki Byakuya, had a cold expression, walked with composure, and exuded an air of nobility.
Taji Jun followed closely behind. Although he was a Jonin, he dared not be negligent in the slightest when facing these two.
Inside the mansion, several ninjas and samurai were already lined up and waiting.
"Mr. Kakuzu's sudden visit caught the Daimyo off guard. Please explain your purpose." The leading elite Jonin, Kawahara Kamaru, spoke in a deep voice.
Xingyuan Qianshuo's eyes flickered slightly. "The name of Kakuzu doesn't seem to be very useful—it might even arouse suspicion."
He took two steps forward, immediately drawing everyone's attention, and slowly said, "I am Kuchiki Byakuya. Mr. Kurihara Kama, we are here for a formal visit, not to force our way in."
"Why are you all so alarmed? Do you consider us enemies? Once we clash, victory or defeat will be secondary; this mansion—"
—It's probably difficult to preserve them.
Kurihara Kama is thirty-seven years old this year. He has been guarding the Daimyo's mansion for nearly twenty years and has served as the captain of the guard for ten years. Even during the Ninja World War, he did not cause major damage to the Daimyo's mansion.
But facing the "Undying Hunter" Kakuzu, he knew that once the war started, it would be an unprecedented crisis for the Daimyo of the Land of Rice Fields.
Moreover, this aloof and noble Kuchiki Byakuya possesses an aura that is in no way inferior to Kakuzu's, and his strength is unfathomable.
The fact that the other party called him by name directly suggests that they likely had prior intelligence gathering and came prepared.
He hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Please wait a moment, I will inform you of my name immediately."
"He does know how to assess the situation," Xingyuan Qianshuo thought to himself.
Not long after Kurihara Kama left, a retainer named Tanima Honami appeared and led the two through a long corridor into a hall.
Xingyuan Qianshuo used Kagura's Mind Eye to perceive and observe the surroundings to prevent the other party from acting rashly and leading them into a trap.
After a short wait, the daimyo of the land of fields finally appeared.
She appeared to be in her early thirties, holding a feather fan, wearing a uniquely patterned kimono, and an exaggerated fan-shaped crown. She slowly walked out from the inner room and sat down in the main seat.
Kurihara Kama stood between the daimyo and the two men, still maintaining a wary posture.
The system detected the name: Mizugaki Haruho.
Mizugaki Haruho looked up and her gaze lingered on Hoshino Sensaku's gorgeous clothes and headdress for a few seconds, a hint of envy flashing across her face.
He lightly waved his feather fan and spoke in an exaggerated tone: "Mr. Kakuzu, and this gentleman—Mr. Kuchiki Byakuya. May I ask what brings you two here today?"
"My lord, we are affiliated with the Red Cross Society." Hoshino Senju's voice was calm and steady. "The Society aims to spread the will of the ancient Sage of Six Paths and to provide free medical treatment to patients using medical ninjutsu. Whether you are a ninja or a commoner, you may come for treatment."
"Oh? The Sage of Six Paths? Providing free treatment?" Mizugaki Haruho raised an eyebrow. "What does this have to do with our Land of Rice Fields?"
"The association plans to establish its headquarters in the Land of Rice Fields and gradually set up branches in various countries to help people with medical ninjutsu," Hoshino Sensaku continued. "For the Land of Rice Fields, this association can be regarded as a special ninja village. This village focuses on medicine, maintains friendly relations with various countries, and can help your country maintain peace in the midst of great power conflicts."
"Of course, we are quite confident in our own strength, and Mr. Kakuzu's joining is proof of that. In the future, the Land of Fields can even declare permanent neutrality to other countries, just like the Land of Iron, enjoying a special peaceful status."
After speaking, he waited quietly for a response.
"Free treatment—then what are you asking for?" Mizugaki Haruho went straight to the point.
"The association's leader believes that the Sage of Six Paths founded the Ninja Sect in ancient times," originally to help the needy, heal the sick, and save lives. However, ninjas have now become a source of war—we wish to peacefully utilize medical ninjutsu to show the world the righteous side that ninjas should possess."
Xingyuan Qianshuo's tone was calm, yet it conveyed an undeniable conviction.
"What does the land of fields need to give up?" Mizugaki Haruho asked again.
"We only need a plot of land to build our headquarters. If necessary, we can also purchase it," said Xingyuan Qianshuo. "The association provides free medical services to the public and does not seek profit, but it accepts voluntary donations."
Mizugaki Haruho pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly: "Approved. You can discuss the specifics with Honami."
He pointed with his feather fan at Tanaka Suibo, who was standing to the side.
"Thank you, Your Excellency." Hoshino Senju bowed slightly.
"Okay, you may leave." Mizugaki Haruho waved her hand.
Xingyuan Qianshuo said no more and left with Kakuzu.
After the two figures disappeared, Tanaka Honami whispered, "My lord, Kakuzu is infamous in the underworld, yet he is subordinate to this association—I'm afraid their ambitions are far from small."
"It's alright." Mizugaki Haruho gently waved his feather fan, his expression leisurely. "If chaos truly arises, the major ninja villages will take action; it has nothing to do with us. We'll just observe and see how things unfold. As for the land outside of our farmland, if they want it, we'll give it to them."
"Yes." Tanaka Suibo bowed and accepted the order.
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