Chapter 428 The Ambassadors of Konoha
Chapter 428 The Ambassadors of Konoha
In Sunagakure, Hyuga Hizashi, who served as the ambassador, designed the embassy to resemble a giant sand dune, perfectly blending it into the surrounding environment.
Hyuga Hizashi's mission caused quite a stir within Konoha.
The conservative old fogies of the Hyuga clan vehemently opposed allowing a clansman with Byakugan blood to be exiled to another village, fearing the secret of the Byakugan would be revealed. Several elders even staged a sit-in protest at the Hokage Building, claiming it was a desecration of the Hyuga clan.
Ultimately, it was Hiashi Hyuga, the head of the Hyuga clan, who overruled the objections and suppressed the dissenting voices with his strong-arm tactics.
"Hizashi Hyuga is not only a member of the branch family, but also an elite of Konoha. Faced with such a momentous issue as the shared destiny of the ninja world, the Hyuga clan must not back down!"
Hiashi Hyuga's sharp gaze swept over the assembled elders, his voice resounding: "Elders, look at the Uchiha clan now!"
"Not only are they thriving in the police department and the commercial district, but they are also vigorously promoting the ninja world's shared destiny plan, providing manpower and financial support. The Uchiha are willing to humble themselves and actively integrate into the village's overall development. Are we, the Hyuga clan, going to cling to our so-called purity, be abandoned by the times, and forever left behind by the Uchiha?"
These words struck the elders like a heavy hammer blow.
For the Hyuga leadership, a grand vision might not be enough to impress them, but being left behind by the Uchiha is an absolutely intolerable bottom line.
As one of the two elite families and two great families of ocular techniques in Konoha, the Hyuga absolutely could not tolerate this kind of thing!
These words not only silenced the elders but also made Nishikawa Tetsu and Minato look at him with new respect. It was only the Hyuga clan that knew how to deal with themselves.
Hyuga Hizashi's arrival initially made the Fourth Kazekage Rasa and Granny Chiyo feel a little nervous.
The White Eye's reconnaissance ability is practically unbeatable in open areas like the desert.
Rasa even secretly strengthened the barrier around the Kazekage Building, fearing that Hizashi might accidentally "see through" the Sand Village's defensive setup.
However, the first thing Hyuga Hizashi did after taking office was not to spy around, but to launch a demonstration project codenamed "Miniature Oasis" directly in the basement of the embassy.
Using deep groundwater exploration equipment brought from Konoha and a small chakra desalination device, he managed to create a lush green ecological garden inside the embassy building, which resembled a sand dune.
When Rosa was invited to visit the underground garden, he looked at the drought-resistant plants thriving in the moist soil, and even a few butterflies fluttering around, and fell into a long silence.
"Kage-sama, this is just a preliminary demonstration." Hyuga Hizashi's pure white eyes shone with determination. "The technology Konoha promised is not empty words. As long as Sunagakure is willing to cooperate, in time, such oases will bloom all over the Land of Wind."
Luo Sha took a deep breath, feeling hopeful for the future.
He knew that Hyuga Hizashi was telling him through his actions that Konoha had sent him to promote the plan of a shared destiny for the ninja world and to help Sunagakure with its transformation.
Of course, if Sunagakure makes any underhanded moves, those Byakugan eyes won't be easily defeated.
"Ambassador Hizashi, what about these butterflies..." Rasa asked somewhat awkwardly, pointing to the small creatures fluttering among the flowers, "What do they eat? Sunagakure doesn't have any nectar for them to collect."
"Oh, this is a new breed cultivated by the research institute. They survive by absorbing weak wind-attribute chakra." Hyuga Hizashi had done his homework before coming, so this kind of small problem was no challenge for him at all.
"It's a local specialty of Konoha."
Luo Sha: "..."
Where exactly has Konoha's technology tree progressed?!
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Meanwhile, in Kirigakure, the completion of the Konoha Embassy not only brought a clash of architectural styles but also triggered a farcical comedy.
The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, originally planned to send the three remaining members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist—Juzo Biwa, Hozuki Suigetsu, and Raiga Kurosuki—to other villages to serve as ambassadors for Kirigakure.
Upon hearing that they might be going to Konoha, the three of them were so frightened that they feigned illness overnight.
"Lord Mizukage, I've been practicing a water-style technique recently, and I accidentally choked on water, which caused a lung infection. I really shouldn't travel long distances!" Juzo Biwa coughed so hard it was heartbreaking.
"Lord Mizukage, my Samehada sword has been having indigestion lately and needs to rest. It's not used to the environment in Konoha!" Suigetsu Hozuki clutched his stomach, looking pained.
Yagura was so angry at seeing these three ruthless characters who usually killed without blinking an eye, now acting like frightened quails, that he almost overturned the table.
Left with no other choice, Yagura could only leave Raiga Kurosuki, an ANBU member, in the village, and send the other two to Iwagakure and Sunagakure with a combination of coaxing and deception.
Raiga Kurosuki, who thought he could live a carefree life in Kirigakure, was dumbfounded on the day the Konoha delegation arrived.
Because the first Konoha ambassador to Kirigakure who stepped down from the carriage was none other than a middle-aged man wearing a green bodysuit, with thick eyebrows, and flashing his big white teeth at him—Might Guy!
"No!!!"
Raiga Kurosuki looked at the man who had once kicked his companion to pieces, and now he was going to stay in Kirigakure for three years. He felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
He covered his face in anguish, filled with deep regret: "If I had known Might Guy was coming to Kirigakure as an ambassador, I should have volunteered to go to Konoha! In Konoha, I might have only encountered his son, but in Kirigakure, I'd have to face this living devil every day!"
Putting aside Raiga Kurosuki's despair, the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, looked at the Konoha embassy that had risen from the ground before him, and the expression on his baby face was extremely interesting.
Kirigakure is damp and foggy all year round, but this embassy in Konoha not only has its foundation raised by several meters, but its exterior walls are also covered with a waterproof and moisture-proof coating specially made by the research institute.
Even more outrageous, several high-powered dehumidifiers and defogging machines were installed on the roof of the embassy!
As soon as the machine was turned on, accompanied by a deep roar, the thick fog around the embassy was drawn away, and the sunlight shone into the courtyard without obstruction.
"Lord Shuiying, do you think our embassy is built to your liking?"
Might Guy gave Yagura a thumbs-up, flashing his white teeth.
"During the design process, we fully respected the architectural style of Wuyin Village and ensured that the overall appearance of the village was not disrupted. To adapt to the local climate, I even had a small open-air training ground built in the courtyard, where you can run 500 laps every morning without slipping!"
Yagura looked at the sunny, dry, and refreshing area in the courtyard, then at the Water Shadow Building behind him, which was still shrouded in thick fog, and couldn't help but twitch his lips twice.
What the hell do you mean by respecting architectural style?! You guys practically carved out a piece of land in Kirigakure with Konoha-style features!
"It suits my taste perfectly."
Yagura gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words.
"Konoha's financial resources and technology are truly eye-opening."
He now finally understands what so-called peaceful evolution means.
Konoha didn't need to use force at all. Just placing this modern and comfortable embassy here was enough to create a strong sense of longing and disillusionment in all the passing Kirigakure civilians and ninjas.
This isn't about building an embassy; it's about showing off wealth and messing with people's minds!
"Oh, right, Lord Mizukage." Might Guy suddenly remembered something and pointed to the box behind him, "This is a gift from Vice Minister Nishikawa. He said the humidity in Kirigakure is high, so he specially prepared the latest fully automatic washer-dryer combo for you to ensure your divine robes stay dry every day!"
Yagura looked at the box, took a deep breath, and forced himself not to throw it into the sea.
"Please thank Vice Minister Nishikawa for his kindness," Yagura said with a forced smile. "I will remember Konoha's concern."
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