"Forget the war?"

"Hahahaha!"

As if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, the burly man holding the samurai sword suddenly burst into laughter.

"Yes, yes, this is indeed the country that is called 'Forgetting War'."

"But war is a word that cannot be explained by simply forgetting it, little friend."

"Forgetting is just another form of escapism."

"Why do you think we chose to come to this place? It's because several years ago, the village of Yugakure, which existed here, was slaughtered by a rogue ninja, leaving us with no choice but to retreat from the world."

"It's been a dead letter for a long time!"

"Only a little guy like you would be so naive as to think that forgetting war is because of loving peace!"

"Ha ha ha ha!!"

The man laughed wildly, and not only him, but his companions beside him also burst into laughter.

【Peace,】

[To live in such a turbulent world, it's amazing that there's actually a little guy who believes in peace, especially since the other party is a ninja from a major power!]

Huang ignored the other party's ridicule and instead pondered in his heart.

Is the Hidden Hot Spring Village a bloodbath wrecked by rogue ninja? Or is it merely a shell of its former self?

Therefore, the instigator of this incident must be Hidan and the Jashin Church behind him.

Of course, Ara wasn't interested in the grudges and feuds of Yugakure; what he was truly interested in was this country.

Although the mob in front of me was quite disgusting, there was one thing they said that was very true and direct.

In a sense, 'forgetting' does not represent 'peace' but rather a kind of helplessness and beautification of the inability to defend one's own territory.

How could a truly ambitious monarch allow such thugs and ruffians to roam his country?

There is only one reason that can explain all of this.

The other side had the will to govern but was powerless to resolve the situation, especially after Hidan had shattered Yugakure. They could only turn a blind eye and even collude with those guys.

This is the tragedy of small countries.

The sorrow of living in a chaotic world.

But for Huang, it is also an opportunity—an opportunity to establish a place to live!

Because judging from the few locations it has established so far,

The Land of Waves is too small in size and is located between the Lands of Lightning, Water, and Fire. It is fine for training small-scale elite ANBU and serving as an intelligence relay station, but it is not enough to be a major base of power. The fate of the Land of Whirlpools in the past is the best proof of this.

As for the Forest Kingdom, it hasn't been developed much, and the best state for the Misty Forest, as a reserve area, is to maintain its secrecy and not be known to outsiders.

The empty area was too desolate and was also the territory of the ninja cats. He had long promised those cats that he would not disturb them too much.

As for the Snow Country, it is suitable as a stable region in the later stages, but it still has some shortcomings at this stage. Not only is it located in a remote area, but Princess Kazahana Koyuki has not yet been able to fully assume power.

Currently, it's already quite good that it serves as a chakra armor supply area and a place for the Four Celestial Beings of the Land of Craftsmen to live and work in peace.

The Land of Hot Springs is currently not only a 'no man' territory, but also rich in natural resources and has an excellent port. It's as if it's quietly waiting for its true master!

Of course, it is understandable why it has not been occupied by other forces all these years. First, Hidan's defection was only a few years ago, and at that time, Yugakure still had a certain deterrent effect on the outside world.

Secondly, neither the neighboring Land of Lightning nor the Land of Fire could stand idly by and watch the Land of Hot Water be annexed by either of them.

In a sense, this country can be considered a buffer zone between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Fire.

Finally, in the current uneasy environment, the seemingly peaceful Land of Hot Water is actually rife with undercurrents. Unless a powerful force directly and forcefully invades the border, it is impossible to completely rule it in an instant.

This can be seen from the righteous thieves, the Raikage Gang, who were once active here and helped the poor residents; the evil cult that had been operating covertly and caused the collapse of Yugakure; and even from these wandering samurai in front of us.

"Thank you, thank you so much for reminding me of that."

Huang's lips curled up slightly.

He became increasingly certain that before the Land of Snow became completely stable and the last stable area, the Land of Hot Springs, which bordered the Land of Fire, was undoubtedly the best choice for his transition.

"Hey, looks like you're not bad after all."

"Know your limits and be grateful."

"However, after all this talk, I'm raising the price."

Looking at the little guy in front of him who seemed to have transformed into a different person, Tieshan nodded in satisfaction, and the greed in his eyes became even more intense.

Arriving in this chaotic, lawless region, let alone mere Konoha ninjas, even tigers and dragons must lie low!

"Well, I'll give you another option: go home unharmed like this."

"Only once."

"Cherish it."

Huang was in a good mood.

As for the heretical cults and local bullies, just wipe them out.

In the name of the former Thunder Light Group.

Chapter 312 Oh dear, there's one left.

The scene fell silent the moment the young ninja uttered his declaration.

Everyone present was looking at the arrogant young man in their field of vision with strange eyes.

[In return for the message, they actually let our side return home unharmed?]

[Hey, is this kid so scared he can't even talk anymore?]

Who exactly wants to go home? And whose territory is this anyway?

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy, and the fierce-looking wandering samurai moved closer, their weapons, which were either hanging down or carried on their shoulders, began to move slowly.

Seeing this situation, even Tsunade, who wanted to touch the boy's details, became uneasy.

Is this guy really a ninja?

They don't even have the slightest sense of judgment or ability to assess the situation.

[This is somewhat similar to the naturally arrogant Uchiha clan.]

However arrogant those guys may be, they have the right to be arrogant.

[He lacks the skills of the Uchiha clan, but possesses a temperament similar to theirs.]

But that clan seems to have declined; it's unlikely that any of its members would appear in a place like this.

【Tsk. 】

[Ninjas, ninjas, can't you avoid battle and endure hardship? At the very least, you can settle scores later.]

It's no wonder they would think that way.

Ultimately, it's all because the young man in front of them is simply too young, and he's all alone in a foreign land.

Of course, there is another important point: being able to live freely in the seemingly peaceful but actually chaotic Land of Hot Water, and having the law enforcement of this country delay in intervening for so long.

All of this demonstrates that these guys' skills and connections are far beyond what ordinary people from all walks of life can compare to.

However, that's all these seemingly vicious guys can do.

If someone dares to kill a Konoha ninja, even a newly-formed genin, then there's no point in them continuing to exist here.

After all, while the prestige of the Five Great Ninja Villages may not be as effective in foreign lands, it is not something that can be easily offended!

[But this is for the best. Letting this kid suffer a bit will make him clearly understand the difference between being within the Land of Fire and carrying out a mission across borders.]

[Well, this definitely isn't retaliation for the 'head pat' I just received without warning.]

"Did anyone hear what he said?"

At the same time, the wandering samurai leader, whose face was close to the desolate figure, straightened his back again, and nonchalantly picked at his ear with his little finger.

As for the samurai sword in his right hand, it had somehow already pressed against the 'fragile' and 'slender' neck of its prey! And on the blade, there were waves of azure flames, like the neon lights of a hair salon!

This is........

The manifestation of chakra!

These wandering samurai who can roam freely in the Land of Hot Water are definitely not just random passersby!

"Who knows?"

"He's probably so scared he wet himself and is talking nonsense. He thinks he's in the Land of Fire where he can do whatever he wants."

"Hahahaha!"

The scattered soldiers and rabble immediately erupted in unrestrained laughter.

Amidst the laughter, a skinny man with a cunning, monkey-like appearance emerged from the group of warriors and whispered something close to Ara's side:

“Hey young brother, as you can see, this Iron Boss is no ordinary person.”

"If you really piss him off, you might lose your head."

"Is it worth risking your life for a little bit of money that you can't take with you when you die? A wise person knows when to yield. This is a vivid lesson the railway boss has taught you. Be more careful when you're out and about in the future, don't you agree?"

Huang listened quietly as the man beside him finished speaking, and at the same time recognized him: this guy was none other than the spy who had been spying on him from the street corner.

However, judging from his words and appearance, he doesn't seem to be the same kind of people as these wandering warriors in front of him; their relationship is more like an immediate collaboration.

Informants roaming the streets search for suitable targets, and once they are found and confirmed to be capable of striking, these wandering samurai are then recruited to carry out the attack.

The intricate and complex Land of Hot Springs.

[The Land of Hot Springs, left unmanaged.]

The heat in Huang's eyes grew even stronger.

Maintaining peace in this area and eliminating all potential pests is an equivalent exchange that aligns with his intention to possess this place!

"Correct."

"Absolutely right."

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