As the most prosperous city, the endless flow of people spread far along the official road.
Most are in business.
In addition to our own country, there are also those from other countries, such as the Kingdom of Wind, the Kingdom of Rivers, the Kingdom of Birds, etc.
It is also the second place where ninjas gather.
Ninjas who feel uncomfortable living in Ninja Village usually come here to seek positions as bodyguards.
Although the price may not be as high as the execution of the task, it is better in the long term.
Naruto looked at the city from his horse.
Because Fujiwara Tenkai and others were riding horses, he, Hinata, and Neji also chose to ride horses in order to avoid attracting attention.
Even if you don't know how to ride, you can use chakra to control the horse.
not so good.
Naruto thought to himself after scanning it once.
As a flower grower, the majesty and majesty of the ancient city are naturally ranked first.
"Let's go this way."
Fujiwara Tenkai pointed to the right side of the city gate.
A passage specially opened for nobles.
After identifying themselves to the guards, the group passed smoothly.
The metropolis is divided into the inner city and the outer city.
The nobles all lived in the inner city.
But the outer city is obviously more lively.
Specialties from all over the world are gathered here.
Naruto saw his own property, the Konoha Cola Store.
But the form is different.
According to his suggestion, Coca-Cola was divided into two types in the Land of Fire.
One is a special Coke exclusively for nobles.
The slogan is that after twenty-one layers of filtering, it comes from the best springs in a certain mountain, and then tells the love story of a princess many years ago.
Anyway, it is low-key, luxurious and connotative.
Coupled with the taste, it quickly spread among the nobles.
The other is an affordable product sold to other people.
The slogan changes to a drink that conquers nobles, saying it is a diluted version, but the taste is the same.
Since it was more expensive to open a store, Naruto simply asked them to set up a push cart stall and go directly into the streets and alleys.
The result is naturally huge profits.
The bubble milk tea that follows follows a similar routine.
And it performs better.
After all it has different flavors.
Naruto randomly scanned the scenery around him.
According to regulations, only a few nobles can ride horses in the metropolis.
So they and their group attracted more attention.
Naruto's gaze paused.
There is a street to the northeast of him.
All the items sold are the Four Treasures of the Study.
And it was very lively at this time.
"Naruto-kun, it is a coincidence that you are here. It is October, which happens to be the time for the tribute ceremony."
Fujiwara Tenkai always paid attention to Naruto, and when he saw him stopping, he explained to him.
Hinata turned her head and glanced at him.
When did you call Naruto-kun?
"The Gongju is a system used by the Fire Kingdom to select talents across the country, that is, an examination. The Gongju is presided over by Shikibu, one of the eight provinces, and the subjects of the examination are divided into poetry, classics, medicine, law, etc."
Fujiwara Tenkai continued to explain.
Oh, the imperial examination.
Naruto immediately understood the meaning.
According to the knowledge of previous lives, this so-called tribute ceremony was learned from the Tang Dynasty.
The Fire Nation and others were all born out of ancient neon.
These are normal.
Naruto stopped looking because he noticed a few familiar scents.
Members of the White Lotus Sect.
He has Wutian's memory.
And Wutian has personally taught many disciples, so Naruto can feel it.
The group of people soon arrived at a huge mansion.
The plaque at the door reads "Fujiwara".
"Second Young Master."
Immediately a servant noticed Fujiwara Tenkai and quickly stepped forward to lead the horse.
"I'll take the three of you to see my father."
After Fujiwara Tenkai handed the horse to his servant, he led the way.
The attitude is very friendly.
Neji frowned.
He glanced at Naruto who was leisurely, and then at Fujiwara Tenkai.
has a problem.
He has also taken over many tasks from nobles.
Nine out of ten people don't like ninjas very much, and the remaining one just wants to fight and kill them.
Fujiwara Tenkai’s father is Fujiwara Kenichiro.
He is almost sixty years old, but he looks very energetic, his eyes are like lightning, and he is very majestic.
Wearing a set of home clothes, he smiled when he heard Uzumaki Naruto's name.
"Welcome the three of you from Konoha."
Kenichiro Fujiwara said in a friendly tone, "After the dog disappeared, many people visited me privately in recent days. I hope the three of you can help me get rid of these flies for half a month."
Naruto winked at Neji.
"We will get the job done."
Neji consciously took half a step forward and said.
"Then I'll trouble you three."
Kenichiro Fujiwara waved his hand and said, "Tianhai asked the kitchen to prepare well, and we will prepare for the three of us tonight."
"yes."
Fujiwara Tenkai answered respectfully.
The three of them were arranged into the guest room.
Very luxurious.
There were still two hours before dinner, so the three of them met in Naruto's room.
Neji rolled his eyes and said, "This Fujiwara Mansion is heavily guarded. There are at least a hundred fully armed warriors. It is difficult for even ordinary ninjas to break into it."
Samurai these days are no longer ordinary samurai, they can use chakra more or less.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that he is a ninja who uses taijutsu.
Naruto was actually very curious about how the Sage of Six Paths promoted chakra to the entire ninja world.
"The stricter the situation, the less optimistic the situation is."
Neji closed his eyes and said, "Tsunade-sama also said that if it comes to the internal affairs of the Fire Country, we try not to get involved."
He looked at Naruto and remembered the attitude of the Fujiwara family.
"There is a saying that I don't know whether to say or not..."
"Then don't talk about it."
Naruto said subconsciously, then reacted and smiled, "This is a conditioned reflex, haha, you say it."
"Do you know Fujiwara Tenkai?"
Fortunately, Neji has long been used to this guy's lack of tune.
"do not know."
Naruto said honestly.
If you add the word "wing" after "天海", he will recognize it.
Not only do you know each other, but you also have a special understanding of each other, which is the kind of candid treatment.
Neji fell into deep thought after hearing this.
Naruto would not lie to himself.
And Fujiwara's attitude is too weird.
He pondered and said: "Perhaps the Fujiwara family wants to drag Konoha into trouble."
Naruto thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed possible.
If Fujiwara Tokai cooperates with Sunagakure Village, then he should cooperate with Konoha Village and clear up the relationship.
Although ninjas value their missions, their first priority is to protect the country's daimyo and nobles.
In other words, the Leaf Village is a supporter of the Daimyo.
The Fujiwara family may have expressed their loyalty to the daimyo in this way.
But this alone is not enough.
"Play it by ear." Naruto finally said.
By the time of the dinner party, he finally understood what it means to be a big dog.
Ninjas, even the Hokage, eat average food.
The most luxurious thing is probably barbecue or something.
But compared with the luxury of the nobles, it is nothing.
There were only about ten people, but there were more than thirty dishes.
Well, Hinata is very satisfied.
Naruto kept picking up food with her because he considered her character.
Halfway through the time.
Kenichiro Fujiwara had almost finished eating. He looked at Hinata strangely and then turned to Naruto.
"The tribute examination is coming soon. As the examiner, I need to be there. How about one of you go out with me?"
"Of course." Neji glanced at him sideways and said, "I will follow Mr. Fujiwara."
"But I do hope that Naruto will go with me." Kenichiro Fujiwara said with a smile.
"Okay." Naruto said without turning his head.
At the end of the dinner, Hinata blushed and waved her hand, saying, "Naruto-kun, that's all."
Because she was the only one eating, she really felt uncomfortable.
Kenichiro Fujiwara saw this and said, "It's okay. It's a blessing to be able to eat. Let's just chat for a while."
Ningci suddenly raised his head and said, "I'll be right back."
He left the hall.
Fujiwara Tenkai immediately stood up and followed him out.
Neji threw out a shuriken.
A precise hit on the man in black on the roof in the night.
The sound of metal hitting metal.
Then the man in black didn't expect the force on the shuriken and rolled down directly.
The patrolling samurai captured it immediately.
"As expected of Byakugan, who is famous in the ninja world."
Fujiwara Tenkai had just arrived at the courtyard, and the battle was already over.
This is more comfortable than worrying about it some time ago.
The only drawback is that it's expensive.
But this is not Neji's shortcoming, it is their shortcoming.
After this incident, Hinata stopped eating.
It wasn't until the next day that Neji dealt with more than ten visitors.
Naruto found an opportunity to torture him with his Sharingan.
It was discovered that their purpose was to drag the sea to Fujiwara, or to be more precise, the treasure he obtained.
Because they couldn't find Fujiwara Tuohai, they had no choice but to come to Fujiwara Prefecture.
"I'm going out first."
Naruto greeted the two people.
"No need to ride a horse."
Kenichiro Fujiwara waved his hand and said, "My carriage is very big. Come on and sit on it."
"Isn't it suitable?" Naruto shook his head.
"There's nothing inappropriate."
"Fine."
Naruto accepted the invitation and got on the carriage.
It's not a problem to accommodate seven or eight people in a wide space.
"After the tribute ceremony, there will be an annual banquet."
Kenichiro Fujiwara looked at the hustle and bustle on the street through the window and said, "Naruto, what do you think is a better gift for Mr. Fujiwara? Especially during this time, we need to show our loyalty."
"Just give whatever the Daimyo likes." Naruto said casually.
"He likes beautiful women."
Kenichiro Fujiwara turned his head and said seriously, "His Highness targets the Fujiwara family mainly for two reasons. One is that the Fujiwara family supports His Highness, and the other is that the deal with Princess Madoka Yui allowed him to obtain the so-called second most beautiful woman in the world."
"So you want to give the second most beautiful woman in the world to the daimyo?"
Naruto raised an eyebrow.
Do you want them to act like a loving father and a filial son?
But it's probably impossible for His Highness to get angry over a beauty.
"It can both please the great name and disgust His Highness."
Kenichiro Fujiwara frowned, "The only trouble is that it is difficult to get this White Lotus Saint. Maybe you have a way."
He changed his name to Naruto again.
Show more respect.
Sure enough, he didn't think that His Highness would swing a sword at the Daimyo because of Shiro.
Naruto looked at him and suddenly smiled.
All strategies are in vain in the face of absolute strength.
But it's also quite interesting.
His Highness did not dare to swing his sword at the daimyo, nor did he dare to swing his sword at Kenichiro Fujiwara.
Because it will pay a huge price.
But the Sharingan can.
"Do you have any idea?"
Fujiwara Kenichiro noticed his smile and asked, "If Your Excellency is willing, and His Highness the Second Highness will be honored in the Great Hall in the future, you will be a Dragon Minister, and you will have a better future than being a vulgar ninja."
"I can give it a try."
Naruto said mysteriously, "In less than three days, the White Lotus Saint will be delivered to you."
Fujiwara Kenichiro was slightly shocked.
Does it only take three days?
It's really surprising.
"Then just wait for news from sir."
Kenichiro Fujiwara's title has changed again.
The carriage stopped.
Naruto opened the curtains and looked at the building in front of him.
It's a bit like the Taixue he saw in his previous life.
Candidates sit in a cubicle, separated left and right, to prevent cheating.
Naruto followed Kenichiro Fujiwara and sat on the high platform.
As an unfamiliar face, he also attracted a lot of attention.
It also contains some familiar scents.
Naruto raised his eyebrows and smiled.
As long as there is enough time, most of the official positions in the Kingdom of Fire may one day be stolen by the White Lotus Sect.
Of course, those at the top have little chance.
Naruto also learned this history in his previous life.
Neon's tribute system ended up in name only due to excessive aristocracy.
time flies.
Someone started handing in papers.
Naruto glanced at it.
Poetry.
If he hadn't been in Naruto, he probably could have done some of Bai Juyi's poems and become a literary copywriter.
The exam is over.
Kenichiro Fujiwara went to deal with the scroll.
Naruto leaned against the wall and fell asleep.
After a while, a young man passed by and whispered: "His Holiness, please speak to me."
After saying that, he left as if nothing happened.
Naruto looked around.
Suddenly, I became curious about the extent of the White Lotus Sect's intelligence system.
After returning to Fujiwara Mansion, Naruto left a shadow clone behind, Kagura's inner eye opened, and she quickly found Zabuza and Haku.
A palace somewhere.
Naruto fell lightly.
Zabuza subconsciously held the beheading sword, and only let go when he saw it was him.
I just felt a little cold in my heart.
I didn't even notice it even though I was so close.
His strength is getting more and more scary.
Naruto uses his own identity, the Hermit.
Zabuza and Haku both knew it, so there was no need to get another one.
"What other plans does Wuming have to bring down the Fujiwara clan?"
Naruto asked straight to the point.
"He said that if you get to the metropolis, you will be in charge of the rest."
Zabuza looked at him and said.
To be honest, he didn't believe this thirteen-year-old kid.
In addition to being strong, it is impossible to be as smart as Wuming.
But this guy was ranked first on the Nirvana List by Wuming.
You must know that Langya Bang is particularly popular in the Land of Fire.
Because nothing went wrong.
Although it took advantage of the tribute system.
"Does His Highness have any soldiers?"
Naruto asked again without any surprise.
"There is a team of guards, about a hundred people."
Zabuza was a little confused, "There are too few people to mutiny."
"It's not a mutiny."
Naruto smiled and said, "It's to make His Highness furious for the beauty."
He told the plan.
It's actually not complicated.
But it’s different from Kenichiro Fujiwara’s plan.
"It's not easy for a hundred people to rush to Fujiwara Mansion. We need the help of the White Lotus Sect." Naruto said.
"This is simple." Zabuza said with a chuckle after hearing this.
the next day.
Naruto sent the unconscious Shiro to Kenichiro Fujiwara.
"As expected, it is a country that is captivated by the city."
Kenichiro Fujiwara lifted Shiro's veil and was lost for a moment before saying, "I believe the daimyo will be very happy to have such a beauty."
This was the first time he saw the true face of the White Lotus Saint.
Bai rarely goes out.
Everyone has just heard of this name.
Coupled with His Highness's obsession, naturally no one dares to harass him.
In fact, even if I have seen it, it is not that good.
After all, Bai's second beauty in the world was obtained with ninjutsu.
The annual banquet will be held next month, which is the end of the year.
Naruto had enough time to arrange.
In addition to accompanying Kenichiro Fujiwara to invigilate exams every day, he was waiting for news from the White Lotus Sect.
A week later, His Highness discovered that the White Lotus Saint was missing, and there was no trace anywhere.
"Damn it!"
Madam Hideyoshi slammed a vase down, his face full of anger.
The servants around him were silent.
After a while, someone knocked on the door and said, "Your Highness, the envoy from Langya Pavilion has arrived."
"Let them in quickly!"
Madam Hideyoshi took a deep breath, put away his anger, looked at the young man who walked in, and asked, "Where is White Lotus now?"
The young man, also Naruto, answered: "She was kidnapped by Kenichiro Fujiwara a few days ago in order to take revenge on you."
"What?!"
Yuan Xiuji couldn't suppress the anger in his heart, and his voice suddenly rose, "How dare this old dog?! Who doesn't know that Bai Lianhua is my woman!"
Naruto's expression remained unchanged and he said, "According to our information, he seems to want to give the white lotus to the Daimyo as a gift."
"He's looking for death!"
Yuan Xiuji shouted loudly, "If he dares to do this, I will kill his whole family!"
"Your Highness is indeed heroic."
Naruto gave a thumbs up.
Just as Yuan Xiuji was about to speak, he saw the scarlet color in the young man's eyes.
In an instant, his anger could no longer be controlled, it was released, and he drew his katana.
"Wutai! Lead everyone to follow me!"
Naruto tilted his head, and Wu Tai's eyes turned red.
He roared and said: "Fujiwara Kenichiro humiliated His Highness, and he deserves to be punished. All brothers, with knives in hand, kill the old dog!"
The palace door opens.
A hundred people were traveling at night.
With such a big movement, the city guards were immediately alerted. After reporting the situation, they immediately came to stop it.
But the road along the way is full of all kinds of obstacles and traps.
So much so that the hundred warriors led by Madoka Hideyoshi felt like they were in a deserted land.
Ordinary residents naturally dare not come out.
The vibration caused by the horse's hooves.
Let the peaceful Fujiwara mansion wake up.
Neji and Hinata had already left early.
Although they accepted the mission, they could not be enemies of the Daimyo.
Even if they are willing, Tsunade is not willing.
The daimyo is the real financial backer of Konoha.
"Your Highness?"
Kenichiro Fujiwara met with Hideyoshi Madoka under heavy protection.
His face was extremely ugly.
Although he made a mistake first, he is still a minister of Taizheng after all.
Yuan Hideyoshi came with his troops, which was a great humiliation to him.
No matter what the outcome is tonight, the Fujiwara clan will probably be even more sad.
"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"
Kenichiro Fujiwara tried hard to stay calm and said, "If you step back now, there is still room for salvation."
At the same time, he had doubts in his heart, why haven't the city guards arrived yet?
Among the major armies in the Country of Fire, the City Guard Army is actually the most elite.
Because they are the army that protects the daimyo and the metropolis.
Based on past efficiency, it should have arrived long ago.
"room?"
Madoka Hideyoshi laughed loudly, "When you took White Lotus away, did you ever think of leaving me some room?"
Kenichiro Fujiwara's face turned pale.
This is indeed what happened.
What kind of Langya No. 1 person can’t even handle this matter?
By the way, three of them?
Only then did Kenichiro Fujiwara realize that in such a huge bustle, he did not see the Konoha ninjas who were on a protective mission.
"Tianhai, go find Naruto and the others."
He ordered in a low voice.
Although I already had an ominous premonition in my heart.
Fujiwara Tenkai immediately woke up and sent people to look for him, but there was no trace.
"Cheated!"
When Kenichiro Fujiwara received the news, no matter how stupid he was, he understood that he had been tricked.
No, not only him, but also the murderous Madon Hideyoshi in front of him.
"Your Highness, there must be something fishy about this matter!"
Fujiwara Kenichiro said quickly, "How about we both put down our weapons and negotiate for peace? I will return the white lotus to His Highness immediately."
"It was indeed you who did it!"
Madoka Hideyoshi raised his katana and shouted, "Kill me!"
A battle begins.
After half an hour, the city guard arrived belatedly.
The commander couldn't help but swallowed when he looked at the Fujiwara Mansion with corpses on the ground and Madoka Hideyoshi bathing in blood.
"The sky is going to change!"
At this time, somewhere in the palace.
Neji and Hinata listened to Madoka Yui talk about what happened.
Zabuza and White Guard were on both sides.
Neji's heart skipped a beat.
I always feel like I shouldn't be here.
White Lotus Sect, Fujiwara clan, Your Highness.
No matter which one is a danger, he must stay away from it.
But tonight it's all mixed up.
Hinata lowered her head.
She and Neji had completely different ideas.
Why didn't Naruto-kun tell me earlier?
Obviously I can help him?
The second day.
The Fujiwara Mansion massacre shocked the entire Fire Nation.
One is the head of the civil service, and the other is His Highness.
No one expected that it would turn into a bloody battle.
Naruto quietly came to the court hall.
"Idiot! Idiot!"
The angry and violent voice of the daimyo Enshikyu echoed in the spacious hall.
Saliva splash.
Madoka Hideyoshi, who was kneeling on the ground, was shaking slightly, showing the fear in his heart.
But thinking back to his impulse last night, for some reason he didn't regret it.
But he understood that he had made a big mistake, or in other words, a taboo.
Carrying a murder in the metropolis is a crime that involves the nine clans.
Not to mention disregarding the law and killing ministers privately.
Although the law is of little use to them, at least it cannot be violated on the surface. After all, it was made by them themselves.
"Father, please listen to my explanation."
Madoka Hideyoshi waited for Madoka to stop scolding him enough, and then talked about his reasons.
He thought about it all night.
His life should be safe, but it is very possible that he will be stripped of his title of His Highness.
This was more uncomfortable than killing him, so he wanted to rescue him.
"Miss Bailianhua and I are already married, and she is pregnant."
Madoka Hideyoshi said something shocking, "Kenichiro Fujiwara took the White Lotus girl abducted because of his lust. How can I not be angry?"
The invisible Naruto couldn't help but complain.
You are really a genius!
But I have to say that this trick is very effective.
To put it into perspective, any man in Madon Hideyoshi's position would probably do such a thing.
Yuan Shixiu pressed his aching forehead.
He glared at Yuan Xiuji and said: "Even so, you shouldn't do cruel things!"
"It's a child's impulsiveness."
Madoka Hideyoshi suddenly kowtowed his head and said, "I am willing to be punished in any way."
Yuan Shixiu was very disappointed and confused.
Madoka Hideyoshi is one of his favorite sons and is very likely to become a daimyo in the future.
But those who commit such crimes must be dealt with severely.
"Daimyo."
The old man sitting first on the left raised his head and said, "Filial piety comes first. His Highness did this because he was worried about the safety of his wife and daughter. In the final analysis, it was Fujiwara's fault first."
His name is Toyoda Shinji, and his official position is Minister of the Left.
In the legal system, the minister of Taizheng is the highest, followed by the ministers of the left and right.
At the same time, the Toyoda family is also the natal family of His Highness’s mother.
When he came out to speak, it was reasonable.
After him, some ministers spoke.
Of course, if you plead for mercy, you will be severely punished.
His Highness, headed by His Highness, demanded severe punishment to rectify the laws of the country.
Yuan Shixiu's face became increasingly gloomy as he watched the two clearly divided factions fighting.
No current daimyo wants to see this happen.
Before he died, his ministers had already chosen their future.
But it was precisely because of the struggle for power that Madoka Hideyoshi suspected that Madoka Hideyoshi had fallen into a trap.
Mr. Fujiwara has always been a supporter of His Highness.
After much thought, Yuan Shixiu finally made his decision.
Order Toyoda Shinji to investigate the matter thoroughly, especially why Fujiwara wanted to capture White Lotus.
However, Madoka Hideyoshi closed his door to think about his mistakes and guarded the Fujiwara family's mausoleum for three years.
Naruto turned and left the hall.
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