In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 125 The Dragon Vein That Suddenly Arrived

With sails unfurled and oars swung, the hastily assembled ships in the Land of Tea carried the army of Kirigakure swiftly toward the Land of Wind.

Just as a large number of Kirigakure vanguards were being deployed to the coast of the Land of Wind, Juzo Biwa frowned, a rare occurrence for him.

"A group of commoners want to see Lord Mizukage?"

Pipa Juzo was puzzled, and his tone was tinged with dissatisfaction.

"Since when have commoners of the Land of Wind been able to freely request an audience with the Mizukage, and even have you, a Kirigakure ninja, come to report to him?"

"Don't be greedy for credit."

The ninja lowered his head, thinking of the ragged, chapped-lipped commoners and the scene of the extremely beautiful queen begging him. As his lower abdomen burned, he tentatively opened his mouth.

"Lord Juzo, those commoners have seen our Kirigakure ninjas, and it is because of those people that they have the idea of ​​requesting an audience with the Mizukage."

"Hidden Mist Ninja?"

Pipa Shizang frowned.

"Correct."

"Shark face, bandaged man, and sharp teeth."

Pipa Juzo had some doubts.

but.

What if?
"Just in case, I'll go and inform Lord Mizukage."

The secret agents bowed and retreated, but their minds were filled with images of Sara.

As a subordinate, you must be able to figure out what your superior is thinking, Juzo!

If the original Juzo Biwa had come here, he would probably have driven this ANBU member away immediately, and would not have allowed those civilians to appear in front of the Mizukage.

However, people change, and Juzo, living in the new era, is no exception.

His transformation stemmed from the most glorious moment of his life.

At that time, he led thousands of soldiers and followed Lord Naoki to the front of Kirigakure.

Logically, he would be the third person after Naoki and Mei Terumi.

But then, an unexpected event occurred.

Suigetsu Hozuki walked up to the high platform wearing the Water Shadow Robe and put it on.

It was draped over Naoki-sama.

This single garment changed many people's lives.

Other people are not important.

Most importantly, that shameless, sycophantic bastard, Suigetsu Hozuki, stole the life that should have belonged to me!
Thus, the previously cold-blooded and bloodthirsty Juzo Biwa, who took pleasure in killing, began to study the art of ingratiating himself.

Today marks the first day of the experiment.

Before I knew it, I had arrived at Naoki's door.

Raise your hand, tap gently, and explain the reason.

civilian?

Do the commoners of the Wind Kingdom wish to see me?
Naoki Kaguya subconsciously felt that this matter was not simple.

Not all ordinary people know about the Hidden Mist.

Not all ordinary people have the courage to communicate with ninja villages.

Of course, while all of the above are important, they are not the main reasons for his decision.

The main reason is that he's really free.

"Lead the way."
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"your name."

“I am Sarah.”

With the help of others, Queen Sara managed to lift her head and look at the face of the Hidden Mist ninja before giving a serious reply.

Sarah?
Distant memories echoed in my mind.

Queen Sara, the Loulan civilization, a puppet kingdom, and a dragon vein that transcends time.

What is your purpose in contacting me?

The lake, which had been as still as a mirror, was finally rippled by something that hadn't happened in a long time.

"The purpose is..."

Sarah hesitated.

Naoki Kaguya didn't take it to heart.

Now that Sarah was standing in front of him, he had a million ways to persuade her.

"Our goal is to ask Kirigakure to take us out of the Land of Wind and give us a piece of land where we won't be disturbed by Sunagakure."

Pipa Juzo sneered, clearly disdainful.

"So, do you possess some treasure that the Sand Village covets?"

Seeing that Naoki Kaguya had already reached this point, Sara bit her lip.

"Of course."

"So, are you planning to use that treasure to exchange for a chance for you to start a new life?"

“Yes.” Seeing the confident look on the man’s face, Sarah felt uneasy.

Is it really possible to survive by doing business with such people?

A bitter feeling welled up in her heart, but she also knew that she really had no other choice but to rely on the person in front of her.

The ninjas of Sunagakure are not people that ordinary people can fight against.

"I agree."

That's far too hasty!

Naoki Kaguya remained as calm and collected as ever. He turned his head, gave a few instructions, and soon enough, Hidden Mist ninjas brought over plenty of food and fresh water.

"Eat."

Sarah breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

"Please, everyone, eat."

"Thank you, Queen!"

The commoners, who were already starving and their eyes were practically glowing green, immediately plunged into the vast ocean of food after the Queen gave the order.

very nice.

Sarah's eyes welled up with tears, and then she began to cough uncontrollably.

A splash of crimson stained the yellow sand.

"You're dying."

Naoki Kaguya didn't need to use his Byakugan; he could sense that the woman's life was as fragile as a candle flickering in the wind simply by relying on the sensitive constitution of the Uzumaki clan.

"It's fine."

Sarah quickly looked up and wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth.

"Come here."

Naoki Kaguya waved, and Sara approached him.

Noticing an unusual odor on herself, she couldn't hide her blush.

"Open your mouth."

As Sarah opened her mouth, a drop of blood flowed into her throat, and in an instant, life blossomed within her frail body.

"Let go of me."

The maid hesitated, but Sarah, looking surprised, emphasized again.

"Let go of me."

When the maid reluctantly let go of her arm, Sarah found herself able to stand alone in the dust, and even walk around.

"Thank you, Lord Mizukage!" Sara spun around excitedly for a few moments before remembering something and quickly turned back to express her gratitude.

"You're welcome."

Sarah paused, then couldn't help but think of the dragon vein.

Rebuilding our homes is already a pipe dream.

"Lord Mizukage, what I wish to entrust to you is the Dragon Vein."

As Sara slowly recounted her story, the civilians present stopped and began to reminisce about the past, while the Hidden Mist ninjas all showed expressions of surprise.

That was Loulan, a civilization that miraculously rose thousands of towers on the desolate Gobi Desert, thanks to the power of the dragon vein, bringing unparalleled devastation.

Then came utter disaster.

Fate played a cruel joke on Loulan, turning it overnight into a desolate Gobi Desert, a desert that will never be too rare.

The glory exists only in the memories of these people.

A bleak future, a future without sunshine, that's all they have today.

"That's why I'm handing over the power of the dragon vein."

"If this continues, my people will all die in this desert sooner or later."

"Therefore, Lord Mizukage, please take us away from this Gobi Desert."

"If that's the case, then I'll have to refuse."

Sarah looked up in surprise. How could anyone not care about the power of the dragon vein?

What followed was sadness and grief.

Mom, Naruto.
I really can't hold on any longer.

Seeing the various emotions that Sara couldn't help but show on her face, Naoki Kaguya quickly added.

"I mean."

"I want to help your Loulan rebuild your homeland."

"Of course, I also hope that you can do a good job as my partners."

"Ugh?"

Sarah was somewhat skeptical.

but.

More than anything, there is hope!
(End of this chapter)