Naruto: Reshaping the Shinobi World with Sasori

Chapter 183 Every family has its own troubles

Traveling by water would be slower, and it took several days for Yubi to enter the Land of Water aboard a Misty Vessel.

During the current war, although Kirigakure has a relatively strict defense of the border, the strength of the defense is not high.

Compared to other villages, they have a unique geographical advantage, so they don't need to devote too much energy to defense and military matters.

Upon entering Kirigakure, Yubi discovered that the environment of this country was different from that of the Land of Rain, where it rained all year round and was shrouded in dark clouds.

Although the Land of Water is an island nation, its interior has many mountains and peaks, but the mountains do not cover a large area—and perhaps because the country is surrounded by the sea, the air is relatively humid, and often a misty fog rises.

Easily breaking through the defenses and patrols of the Hidden Mist Village, Yubi immediately set off for the area with the lowest temperature within the Land of Water after entering the Land of Water.

Because it snows all year round in the village where Shiro's mother lives, it shouldn't be difficult for Yubi to find her.

However, after venturing deeper into the interior of the Land of Water, Yubi discovered that the lives of the country's lower classes seemed rather oppressive.

The Land of Water is the smallest of the five great nations, and its unique geographical location and environment seem to have created a different ecosystem compared to the other four great nations, including the policies and governance of its villages.

It seems that some local clans in the Land of Water have not been absorbed into the village, but are scattered throughout the country. Some clan villages are not like ordinary settlements and clearly have a certain fighting capability. Logically speaking, when Kirigakure was first established, in order to strengthen the country's military capabilities, it should have recruited as many of these forces as possible.

But the current Kirigakure village treats these clans somewhat like free-range animals; there is no unified management.

As Yubi traveled through various regions of the Land of Water, he discovered that the Fog Shadows frequently appeared around the settlements of these clans to keep watch.

This unique governance method undoubtedly complicates the power structure of "Hidden Mist Village".

This further highlights two points.

First, when Kirigakure was founded, due to certain factors, it was impossible to centralize its combat power.

Secondly, these clans are not easy to manage. They are all centered on their own family interests and will, and are not so loyal to Kirigakure.

This has probably been the custom in this region since the Warring States period—it's part of the local customs and traditions.

However, this village management model will undoubtedly cause friction and conflict between some villages and clans for various reasons, further exacerbating the chaos in the country. Although Kirigakure can suppress and control the situation with its strong military force, preventing it from falling into the state of the Land of Rain, the underlying contradictions cannot be resolved.

To put it bluntly, it's a problem with the system.

It's not that the successive Mizukage of Kirigakure lacked ability, but rather that they adapted to local conditions. The origin and environment of the Land of Water have nurtured only this kind of people, each of whom is a troublemaker. This is the only way to maintain balance. Recruiting them into the village would only disrupt the stability.

In addition, on the way here, Yubi also learned some information by controlling the Fog Concealment.

There are many island nations or even islands surrounding the Land of Water. Because of the sea distance separating them, it is not easy for Kirigakure to forcibly control the local forces on these islands—it is quite complicated.

In addition, the unique maritime environment and waterway trade gave rise to many pirate forces—among which many have been at odds with Kirigakure for years, the most famous being the Boatmen.

In short, although the Land of Water is one of the Five Great Nations, it doesn't seem so peaceful and stable.

Every family has its own troubles – if Konoha's chronic problems are hidden dangers sown long ago, then the Senju and Uchiha clans are a kind of destiny.

Every so often, a few key figures in the village will turn to the dark side; they can be said to have risen and fallen because of the Will of Fire.

The problem with Sunagakure lies in the inflexible thinking and overexploitation of resources by the village's leadership—so the root of Kirigakure's problems lies in its people.

On the rather unique customs of this place.

There are many clans, and regardless of whether they are of bloodline or not, they are all quite rebellious.

Internal instability, coupled with threats from neighboring islands, means that Kirigakure faces various pressures even in peacetime, further exacerbating the gloomy atmosphere in the village and even the country.

Moreover, the conflicts between clans and villages often escalate into massacres—which makes ordinary villagers extremely resentful of the bloodline clan.

Previously, Yubi thought that Madara and Obito controlled the Mizukage and eliminated bloodline limits in order to rectify the chaos and instability within the village and achieve absolute control over Kirigakure.

But now it seems that their move was quite in line with the special circumstances of Kirigakure, and could be considered as going with the flow for their own plans.

Kirigakure was fully aware of what was happening—but it couldn't govern them because these clans were "part" of the Land of Water, not enemies.

Changing the mindset and character of a group of people is far more difficult than changing one person.

Therefore, the only thing Kirigakure can do is to use "power" to maintain a superficial balance.

Yubi put himself in the Mizukage's shoes. If he were the Mizukage, the best way to eradicate this "root of disease" in Kirigakure or the Land of Water would be to leave behind new bloodlines, bring them back to the village, give them a different environment and education, and completely sever the connection between these descendants and their relatives.

Furthermore, it completely erases people whose thinking and personality are fixed within a certain age range.

"Use blood and fire to burn and erase everything, then fabricate a history to fill the void."

You must be tough and ruthless!

However, it is clear that none of the successive Mizukage of Kirigakure have done this, not because they did not want to, but because it was too difficult.

At least, from the perspective of the Daming Prefecture, they wouldn't agree.

It's not something that Kirigakure can do just because they want to.

It requires cooperation and understanding between Kirigakure and Daimyo's mansion.

Anyway, after traveling around the Land of Water, Yubi's summary of the country was just one sentence.

A bunch of troublemakers!

An island nation where the atmosphere of internal conflict is no less intense than that of a battlefield.

Yubi wasn't sure what the situation was like during the time of the first and second Mizukage, but that was his current impression.

When Yagura Kuraki takes over, the dark age of "Bloody Mist Village" officially begins, which will only worsen the situation.

However, the elimination of a large number of bloodline limits has indeed indirectly changed the situation of Kirigakure. Although it cannot eradicate the root of the problem, as long as the village's management policy is in place, it can still be repaired little by little over time.

From this perspective, Obito did Kirigakure a great favor.

"It's not just outside the village, but probably inside as well. Once the Third Mizukage steps down, there will likely be many people eyeing the position."

"No wonder there are so many rogue ninjas; the problem lies at its root."

Yubi understood.

This trip undoubtedly gave him a clearer understanding of the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist Village.

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