Hokage: Ryo’s Path

The merchant ship sailed on the sea for several days before reaching the land of water.

The Land of Water is far away from the mainland and faces the sea on all sides. It is an island country composed of various islands.

Because it is located on the sea, it has less communication with the outside world, and even exchanges with other countries basically rely on maritime trade.

The main income of the Kingdom of Water is also through maritime trade, because it is surrounded by the sea and is rich in various fish. Many merchants exchange other daily necessities for fish.

At least dozens of merchant ships like Jiraiya and the others dock a day.

Because there were too many ships coming and going, the ninjas who checked were not too serious, and let them go after a glance.

It was only when the merchant ship entered the territory of the country of water that Yamanaka Ryo could clearly see the country shrouded in thick fog.

The ship was docked at the port, and there were already fifty or sixty ships docked around, and the shore was also extremely lively.

There are shouts and shouts one after another, it is hard to imagine that this is in the war years.

Ji Lai also patted Yamanaka Ryo, and Yamanaka Ryo immediately pretended to be a rich man, supported his big belly, and swaggered out of the boat behind Ji Laiya.

As soon as he got off the boat, several people dressed as Mist Ninja surrounded him, and Jilai also gave Yamanaka Ryo a wink, signaling him not to move.

After the ninjas came up, they were very polite, and Jilai also chatted with them casually. After the ninjas confirmed that Zilai was also a local tyrant, they became more respectful.

After the ninjas left, Jiraiya and Yamanaka Ryo said: "Most of the ninjas patrolling here are genin, and these genin have been specially instructed by the daimyo to treat businessmen with courtesy."

"Why is this? Shouldn't merchants be cautious when they are rich and face ninjas?" Ryo Yamanaka was a little puzzled.

"Stupid, these merchants are the most important source of income for the Kingdom of Water. In other words, merchants are their parents. If ninjas offend these merchants because of their bad attitude, it will be a huge loss for the Kingdom of Water. "

After listening to Jiraiya's explanation, Yamanaka Ryo also understood a little. The method of the country of water is to create a feeling that the rich are the masters, and even ninjas can drink around.

Civilians instruct ninjas, this strong gap is indeed satisfying.

The purpose of their trip is to collect information on Wunin Village, and sneaking into Wunin Village is definitely the best and most direct way.

However, Mist Ninja Village is heavily guarded. Just now, Yamanaka Ryo noticed that there is an enchantment around Mist Ninja Village. If you forcefully break into it, you will definitely be discovered.

What Yamanakato noticed, as a veteran of intelligence gathering, Jiraiya also found out, but Jilai was not in a hurry, and wandered around with Yamanakato.

After making a big circle, Zilai also seemed to have gained something, and then he took Yamanakato to the largest hotel on the outskirts of Mist Ninja Village.

Originally, Yamanaka Ryo thought that the way Jiraiya obtained information was also in hotels, places where people talk a lot.

But he didn't expect that as soon as the two of them sat down, Zilai would fill the table with delicious food and drinks.

"That's too much!" Yamanaka Ryo said looking at the dishes on the table.

"What do you know, just shut up and eat, someone will take us into Mist Ninja Village soon!" Jiraiya looked at Yamanaka Ryo with contempt.

Ryo Yamanaka was a little puzzled, but seeing Zilai was also confident, he didn't ask again, but obediently picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

Ji Lai also ordered the most expensive dishes on the menu, and the country of water is rich in seafood, and these dishes are authentic seafood.

Yamanaka Ryo was a northerner in his previous life, and in Konoha in this life, he has eaten a lot of fish and shrimp, but he has never eaten this kind of seafood feast since he was reincarnated in Konoha.

Ji Lai also let him eat, of course Yamanaka Ryo will not be polite.

Ji Lai also ordered too many things, which were too expensive, which alarmed the hotel owner. Such customers are rare.

To be able to open such a large hotel on the outskirts of Wunin Village, the owner of the hotel is certainly not an ordinary person.

The owner of the hotel is actually a daimyo from the country of water, and he is responsible for receiving some distinguished guests. It is rare to see such a generous person like Jiraiya.

So the hotel owner went upstairs in person, intending to say hello to Jiraiya, the "local tyrant".

"Kuukou—" Yamanaka Ryo, who was feasting, was taken aback for a moment, and Jilai also motioned him to continue, and then said, "Please come in."

The hotel owner opened the door and came in. He glanced at Ryo Yamanaka, who had been reincarnated as a starving ghost, in surprise, and then at Zilai, who was sitting opposite Ryo Yamanaka, his eyes lit up.

Jiraiya looked at Yamanakato's expression full of disdain at this time, as if he had never seen the world. It was this kind of look that made the hotel owner sure that Zilai was not an ordinary person.

"My lord, hello! This is the owner of this hotel, Yamada Chokyo." The hotel owner took the initiative to greet Jiraiya.

Jiraiya glanced at him, squeezed out a smile, and said lightly: "Boss Yamada, hello, my name is Sanshu."

"So it's Mr. Sanzhou. I don't know where you are from, my lord?" The hotel owner then asked.

"I'm from the country of iron, and this guy is from the country of rain."

Hearing that Jilai also claimed to be from the country of iron, Yamada Changjing breathed a sigh of relief. A country that is not at war with the country of water might really be able to make a big deal. The next thing is to determine whether this person is from the country of iron country.

The two continued to chat, from the geographical location of the Iron Country to the local customs, and from the local customs to military politics.

What Jiraiya said had nothing to do with what he knew about Yamada Changjing. Yamada Changjing rolled his eyes and asked the last question.

"Master Mifune, it is said that during the Second Ninja World War, Master Mifune, General of the Iron Country, once defeated Sansho Hanzo. I don't know if this is true."

"Crack!" Jilai also pretended to be furious, stood up and said, "I don't know where you heard the rumors. For a samurai, reputation is as important as life. Mifune-sama lost to Sansho Hanzo, and never said that he defeated Sansho Hanzo, please don't listen to rumors and insult Mifune-sama's reputation."

Yamada Chokyo thought that Jiraiya was really angry, and quickly persuaded him: "I'm sorry, Mishu-sama, I also heard the story, so don't be angry."

Seeing that Jiraiya reacted so understandingly, Yamada Chokyo completely believed that the man in front of him was a businessman from the Iron Country.

After finally appeasing the "furious" Jiraiya, Yamada Chokyo quickly asked Jiraiya what he wanted to buy on this trip.

Jilai did not hesitate to say that the purpose of his trip was to buy rare metals for making beheading swords.

Yamada Changjing was taken aback for a moment. He knew that the person in front of him was a big customer, but he didn't expect that this customer was not ordinary big.

Yamada Changjing felt that he was about to develop. He knew the metal for forging a beheading sword. Wunin Village still had some reserves, and he also intended to sell it for a small dollar or two.

Thinking of this, Changjing Yamada quickly said: "Master Sanzhou, you are in the right place today. I can introduce you to help you facilitate this transaction, but the money."

Jiraiya also pretended to be dubious, and watched Yamada Chokyo for a long time. Then he took out a few small bags with some hesitation, opened the smallest one and showed Yamada Changjing a look.

Yamada Changjing has seen many treasures, and he can tell at a glance that the things in Ziraiya's bag are of great value.

"After the transaction is completed, this item will be yours!" Ji Lai also pretended to be heartbroken.

When Yamada Changjing heard this sentence, his face flushed with excitement, and then he immediately expressed his reassurance that the business would definitely succeed.

Spoiler alert, Lord Madara is about to appear in the next chapter.