Madara, let's change the world together!

"Yes!"

"I want to acquire a full range of skills and stand at the pinnacle of the world!"

Only the strongest can do whatever they want!

"Then I will conquer all the countries, and there will be no more wars!"

Kiyoshi Gen smiled.

Having dreams is good, but it's foolish to ignore reality.

"Yahiko, how about this?"

"Since you've never been here before, let's stroll around here together."

"If I ask you questions later and your answers satisfy me, then I'll have someone teach you ninjutsu, how about that?"

Yahiko looked around and noticed that many people were watching them.

This person is the leader here, and probably someone similar to Hanzo.

"it is good!"

"It's a deal!"

Kiyoshi nodded, gave Ryuka and the veil behind him a look, and the two immediately understood and quietly followed behind.

A light rain was falling.

Kiyoshi held up a large umbrella and let Yahiko walk beside him.

At this time, due to the war, even the bustling "Rain House" commercial district, which was teeming with people just six months ago, has become deserted.

Even the Rain Village ninjas who were supposed to be here were all sent out by Hanzo to fight against three countries.

Therefore, only the essential facilities remain operational in this commercial district, serving ordinary visitors.

This is also a benefit that Qingjingyuan provides for the common people here.

At least, as long as they have a small amount of money, they can buy food at the market to fill their stomachs and wash away their fatigue and relieve stress at the bathhouse.

And the money can be earned through the part-time jobs offered here.

The two walked along a street with shallow streams flowing through it.

The water is drained to the outside through the well-developed drainage system here, so there is no water accumulation.

However, because of these persistent dark clouds, the Land of Rain rarely sees the sun.

Yahiko looked around. It was clean, but there wasn't much of a person around.

As he passed an izakaya (Japanese pub), he was surprised to find people inside having drinks.

Are the people here not afraid of war?

"Don't worry, this is the heart of the Land of Rain, and Hanzo won't allow ninjas from other countries to enter here."

Yahiko scratched his head and said sadly.

"It's different from where I live."

"The battlefield is very close over there, and sometimes you'll suddenly encounter flying explosive tags."

"Many people died because of the explosion."

Kiyoshi Gen glanced down at him.

Do you want to change?

Yahiko lowered his head and hummed in response.

This time, perhaps because the two were alone, he did not make a scene.

"This way."

Kiyoi Gen led Yahiko toward the vegetable market in the commercial street.

Because of the frequent rain, most of the buildings here have wide eaves and semi-open pipes to guide the water flow.

The two walked to the eaves, and just as Kiyoshi Gen put down his umbrella, a guard came out carrying a child.

He threw the child away.

This is the third time!

"If this happens again, I'll throw you out of the cordon the moment I see you!"

The ragged child got up and ran away without saying a word.

When the guard saw Qingjingyuan, he immediately stood at attention, bowed, and paid his respects.

"Greetings, Lord Yuan!"

Kiyoshi waved his hand, indicating that he should ignore him.

Yahiko frowned.

What did that person do?

"That's what the guard replied."

"This is the third time that child has come to steal."

"I've warned you so many times, but it's completely useless."

Yahiko took a deep breath.

"But how can we children survive without stealing?!"

The guard retorted instinctively.

"Work!"

“Our caravan has a place here to receive children.”

"Go there to learn skills, then work to earn food!"

"We gave him a chance, but that child repeatedly refused to change his ways and was lazy!"

"He's just a good-for-nothing who only knows how to steal!"

Yahiko's shoulders trembled. He wanted to argue, but lacking in education, he couldn't think of a suitable reason to refute the other party.

Kiyoshi Gen signaled to the other party with his eyes.

The guard immediately understood, bowed again, and entered the market.

"Yahiko, shall we go inside and take a look first?"

Yahiko wiped non-existent sweat from his face and nodded.

He also wants to learn ninjutsu and become a ninja to change the world!

The two entered the huge domed building, which was a large vegetable market.

Of course, this market doesn't just sell vegetables and meat; it also sells ready-made food and convenient items like bread.

It wasn't as bustling as usual, but you could still see many ordinary people buying food here.

There was no obvious anxiety on their faces.

"The food here is so cheap!"

Yahiko stared in disbelief at the prices displayed on the notice board.

How does it compare to your neighborhood?

Kiyoshi asked.

"It's two or three times more expensive than here."

"During wartime, it can be four or five times more expensive."

"Can you really make money doing this?"

Yahiko asked curiously.

"It's not making money."

Kiyoshi shook his head.

"The purchasing power of ordinary people in the Land of Rain is too low. My shop here is losing money every single moment."

"Then why?!"

Yahiko couldn't understand it. Shouldn't businessmen be driven by profit?

Kiyoshi Gen has not yet responded.

"Let's leave here and head to the lookout tower."

Seeing that the other party did not answer, Yahiko had no choice but to obediently follow.

The lookout platform is the highest point built in the "Rain House".

The two walked through the corridor and eventually arrived at the long staircase.

It took them a full half hour to slowly climb to the top.

This place is like a lighthouse, offering a view of the borders of the Land of Rain.

Including the front lines where fires suddenly broke out.

"Yahiko, what did you see?"

Yahiko began running around the huge platform.

His gaze pierced through the misty rain, surveying the entire Land of Rain.

From the dense urban clusters in the center, to the bungalows in the central area, and the chaotic ruins in the outermost area.

This country, shrouded in rain, is already devastated.

Only this central urban area has not yet been ravaged by war.

Do not!

Even in this central urban area, the hope for life in the hearts of many residents has been eroded by the war!