Chapter 563: Be the first to arrive
The Kingdom of Iron is located in the northern part of the Ninja Continent.
It can only be considered relatively close to the two big countries of Earth Kingdom and Thunder Kingdom, and borders the Fire Kingdom, Taki Kingdom, and Field Kingdom.
The distance from Yuno Country is only a few hundred kilometers.
However, the Iron Country is one of the few neutral countries in the ninja world. The nobles and the people in the country highly respect the way of the samurai.
Therefore, in the Kingdom of Iron, many foreign tourists can clearly feel the uniqueness and prosperity of the samurai culture.
As for the Iron Country, which was founded on samurai, even if there was not a single ninja, the five major countries could not ignore the country's armed strength.
In a huge forest that is dyed white with snow all year round.
The sky is full of white snow, falling to the earth like flowers.
In this extremely cold forest, there are actually thousands of warriors scattered at this moment. The core of the forest is surrounded by a layer-by-layer formation like a gauze net, as if it is closely protecting something.
These warriors all wore thick cashmere turtles, and black and gray warrior armor on the outside, with armor on their heads and samurai swords on their waists.
Just judging from their expensive and exquisite clothes, if the Iron Kingdom was not already wealthy enough to be compared with the five major countries, then these thousands of warriors would definitely be the most elite force in the entire Iron Kingdom.
What was heavily protected by these warriors was a majestic and tall castle.
Tuk-tuk-tuk.
At this time, a knock on the door suddenly came from a practice room inside.
"Come in."
A slightly older voice sounded, but it sounded energetic.
"My subordinates have something to report, Mifune-sama."
The samurai wearing a double helmet took back the hand that opened the door, placed the other hand on the saber at his waist, and bent down to speak to the people in the training room.
"Okisuke, what's the matter with you?"
The samurai named 'Okisuke' had a long cross-shaped scar on the entire right half of his face, extending to the brim of his forehead and under the thick scarf between his neck.
There are deep wrinkles on his face, and he looks very old.
But his eyes are clear and bright, and like an incomparable sharp blade, they often pierce people's hearts.
He is thirty-five years old this year and is a famous Iaizhan master in the Iron Kingdom with a calm and calm personality.
It is also for this reason that he is more often given very high authority in the Iron Kingdom, helping Mifune, who likes to practice secretly, to manage the samurai below.
He was also one of Mifune's guards in this Five Shadows Conference.
"That's it, Mifune-sama, the Hokage-sama of Konoha just now, has led the Konoha ninjas to arrive and is currently resting in a side room."
Okosuke maintained his bent posture and said respectfully.
"Really? You came here so early."
You know, although the Kingdom of Iron borders the Kingdom of Fire, the Kingdom of Fire has a vast territory and is located in the Hidden Leaf Village in the central region. It will take a long time to get to the Kingdom of Iron.
"Okay, I get it. How is the venue for the meeting arranged? Don't wait until all the five shadows have arrived. The venue has not been arranged yet. It will be a joke then. The five shadows have respected status and powerful strength. They can It is an honor for our country of warriors to choose the venue for the meeting, but we must not slack off in our organizational work, right?"
Mifune said calmly.
His hair is half white and his face looks slightly older. But his whole body exudes a simple and majestic aura.
Mifune, who is in his forties, is shirtless, revealing his dark upper body, but the muscles on his chest, abdomen and arms are bulging, and his eight-pack abs are enough to make any young man pale in front of him.
While retracting the forward thrust, he did not put the katana back into the scabbard.
Instead, he picked up a handkerchief and wiped the blade, doing routine maintenance for ten years. The cold light on the blade shone, revealing its compelling edge.
Hearing this, the expression on Okisuke's face did not change at all.
"Don't worry, sir. I know the importance of this. The meeting venue has been arranged and decorated this morning."
"That's good."
Mifune nodded with satisfaction and continued. "It's too troublesome for you to complete these boring chores for me, Okisuke. A talented samurai like you should spend more time practicing swordsmanship."
Hearing this, Okisuke's expression changed slightly, but he immediately denied Mifune's words.
"Sir, you are serious! I just told you the matter in a few words, and it did not delay your own practice at all. Moreover, I am very honored to be able to help you with some trivial help, Mifune-sama. ”
At the end of the sentence, Okosuke showed a look of reverence on his face. Between the lines, the words are precise and there is no trace of falsehood or falsehood. As soon as you hear it, you will know that it is the truth.
As a general and warrior leader of the Iron Kingdom. Mifune's swordsmanship can be said to be unparalleled in the ninja world, not to mention that during the second ninja war, the rain ninja led by Sanshouyu Hanzo slaughtered everyone in the Iron Kingdom. Most of the country's territory fell, but this seemingly old warrior in front of him successfully saved the Iron Country from fire and water.
Although he was defeated by Sansho Hanzo, Mifune also relied on his strong strength to gain the recognition of the leader of the Rain Ninja Village and gave up the idea of continuing to use troops against the Iron Kingdom.
It can be said that without the samurai in front of him who is gradually approaching old age, the Kingdom of Iron would have long ago become the same fate as countless small countries that were wiped out in history!
In Okisuke's eyes, let alone doing some small management tasks for Mifune, he would be willing to hand over his life to him.
Because Mifune will always be the patron saint of the Iron Kingdom in his heart!
"Hehehe..." Facing the compliment from his subordinates, Mifune shook his head helplessly.
He is already old and has long lost his original sharpness, but if his subordinates are so sincere, they will never feel harsh.
Not to mention, Okisuke is a talented samurai he has trained and developed as a future samurai leader.
Although there are many powerful warriors in the Kingdom of Iron, there are very few warriors who combine talent, strength, and character. So he still felt that Chongsuke was the most suitable one.
"I won't disturb your master's practice anymore. I will resign."
Seeing that Mifune came down without any other instructions, Okosuke stood up, walked back to the door and stretched out his hand to close the door.
But at this time, footsteps came from behind.
Soon, the footsteps slowed down significantly when they arrived at Mifune's training room, probably because they were afraid of disturbing the training of the samurai leader.
Soon, a warrior wrapped tightly in armor and a giant turtle came over from outside.
Although the clothes on his body are heavy, his steps are full of wind. Surprisingly, there is no dull sound of footsteps, showing his strong body control ability.
Seeing Okisuke turning around and looking at Okisuke at the door, the samurai was stunned for a moment, and then took two quick steps.
"Okisuke-sama, Raikage-sama from Kumogakure Village has also arrived."
He quickly reported this important news.
"Ok?"
Hearing this, Chongsuke's expression changed slightly.
I really saw a ghost today. Konoha, whose strength has always been ranked first in the ninja world, and Kumogakure, who has always had a high self-esteem, were actually the first and second ninja village forces to show up.
He was just about to turn around and report to Mifune in the training room, but found that the samurai leader had already stood up from the room.
Clang——
He put his katana back into the scabbard on his waist, put on his clothes, straightened out the wrinkles in his clothes, and then stepped out slowly.
"Since two Kage have already arrived, I, the master, cannot turn a blind eye."
Mifune said with a faint smile.
At the same time, a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.
"It seems that the Hokage is not the only one who values this meeting..."
"Let's go, you lead the way." Then he said.
"Yes."
The warrior lowered his head and answered respectfully.
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