Chapter 61 61 Situation on the battlefield
It has been more than ten nautical miles from Immortal Island, and the ship on which Quan Na came was on board.
The leader of the boatman hid in the corner and looked at the gold nuggets that Izuna handed him as reward. He thought that after returning this time, he would quickly change his life.
If what I did this time were discovered by some freaks on Fairy Island, I would never be able to afford it. With this money, I could start a business from scratch in another place.
Just as he was thinking about Xiao Jiujiu in his heart, a dark shadow suddenly flashed in front of him out of thin air, scaring the boatman so hard that he fell to the ground.
"Wow!!!"
After falling onto his back, the boatman quickly crawled over to pick up the gold that fell on the deck. Looking forward, he found that Quan Nai had appeared in front of him out of thin air.
"Uh... uh... Sir, sir, you..."
The boatman was so surprised that he was incoherent. Even if he didn't stutter, he wouldn't know what to say at this time.
Izuna was too lazy to talk nonsense with him, so she took out another gold nugget from her arms and threw it into the other person's arms, "Sail the ship to Izumo Town, and the money will be yours."
For the Warring States Period, an era when people didn't know when they would die, things like money were more tempting to civilians than later generations.
When the boatman saw the new gold nugget in his arms, his eyes widened and he nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, I'll do it now."
The boatman got up and ran to the helmsman of the boat, telling him to change course.
Izumo Town is the only town in the future Land of Fire that leads to the Land of Waves. It is located in the northernmost east side of the Land of Fire and is a port trading town.
Izuna sat in the corner of the ship's side, opened the senjutsu scroll she took from the Jugo clan, and began to study it.
It is because of these two scrolls that Immortal Island has been in turmoil.
"Lord Riyan, we have sent sentient tribesmen to investigate the entire island. There are no people except our tribe."
A jounin jumped from the cliff and landed next to Riyan to report.
"If it's just the condensation of natural chakra and the cultivation of immortal arts, I can write it again, but I can't copy the research on immortal arts written by my predecessors."
As he talked about the latter part, Riyan's tone began to tremble. If that thing was not taken back, there was no telling how many tribesmen would be eroded by natural energy in the future, causing them to go berserk and go crazy.
"Sir, what's the next step?"
This jounin-level clan member was also extremely angry. Originally, his clan was prone to emotional fluctuations due to his innate ability to absorb natural energy.
Riyan calmed down a bit and began to analyze. After a while, he said: "The island we live in is very remote, and there are no signs on many maps. It is very difficult for a ninja to come here alone, unless someone leads the way."
The Jonin's face darkened slightly, "You mean, there is a traitor?"
Riyan fell silent again. After thinking for a while, he woke up and said: "You lead a team of people to the country of waves and focus on investigating the caravan that delivered goods to us this morning!"
When the Jonin heard this, he immediately understood what Hihiko meant, "Yes! I'll do it right away!"
The old man Riyan is not stupid, and this is too coincidental. He usually delivers goods only once every half a month, but if something happens on this day, most people will be suspicious.
This group of freaks with ups and downs of emotions would probably cause quite a commotion if they went to a place where ordinary people live.
But Quan Nai was no longer interested in this.
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Late that night, Izumo Town Port.
After arriving, Quan Nai jumped off the ship and stepped into the formation.
The boatman gathered his men and doubled their wages for the month.
"Boss, why have you been paid before the end of the month? And it's so much."
one of the crew members asked curiously.
For an ordinary person, getting more money is definitely an exciting thing, but if there is no reason, the excitement will be replaced by confusion.
"Well, I can't say too much. In short, everyone should take this money and go elsewhere to make a living. I'm afraid we will cause a lot of trouble."
The boatman sighed.
He originally planned to take the gold given to him by Quan Na and walk away, but he still couldn't bear to look at his subordinates who had followed him for many years.
"Boss, what do you mean? Tell me clearly."
Several boatmen looked puzzled.
"Oh, don't ask. Anyway, whoever wants this ship can take it. I'm leaving. Remember, it's best not to return to the Land of Waves."
After saying that, regardless of the shouts of the crew behind him, he strode into Izumo Town and disappeared into the vast sea of people.
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Early on the next morning, I walked out of the room on the second floor of the hotel and went to the lobby on the first floor, where the store served simple pasta and tea for breakfast.
"Did you hear that?"
At this time, a table of four people sitting behind Quan Na was discussing something while eating breakfast.
"What's the matter?"
Another person heard this and asked aloud.
"The four clans of Watanabe, Fuma, Saito, and Onikawa have become affiliated clans of Uchiha, and are now at war with Sarutobi and Shimura!"
"Tch, I heard about it when I came back from the northwest last week to deliver goods. Your news is simply out of date."
Another man with a mustache dressed as a standard vendor said with disdain.
"Ahem, tell me, who will win this battle?"
Someone else joined the discussion.
"Uchiha, Uchiha. Uchiha is originally stronger than Sarutobi, Shimura is even better, and having four tribes become their affiliates, it is even more powerful."
Another person replied, and the others nodded in agreement.
"No, no, no, the situation on the battlefield is complicated, and the stronger side will not necessarily win."
"That's right, even if the Uchiha can win this battle, they can't completely defeat the Shimura and Sarutobi clans. Don't forget that their old enemy Senju is still eyeing them from the east."
Hearing the group of civilian traders discussing the war behind her, Izuna couldn't help but secretly laugh.
Although not accurate, what this group of people said does have some truth to it.
It is very likely that Uchiha will win this battle, but it is impossible to completely defeat the Sarutobi and Shimura clans, which means annihilating them.
In that case, even if he wins, the damage to Uchiha will not be light.
It is very likely that the Senju of the East will take the opportunity to make a surprise attack. Even with the truce agreement and the Senju Hashirama, there is no guarantee that the Senju will not break the contract.
The best result is to take away part of the land resources from the Sarutobi Shimura clan.
Boom~~Boom~~Boom~~
Suddenly, waves of shaking came from the ground, causing the hotel lobby to fall into a commotion.
"The ground, was there an earthquake?!"
"Quick, quick! Hide under the table!"
"My money bag! My money bag fell!"
Just when everyone was about to fall into chaos, the hotel manager ran out and explained: "Guests! Guests, please calm down! It's not an earthquake, it's not an earthquake!"
