Chương 56: City of Sin

Mito said, "Thank you for your conversation today. It has truly broadened my horizons." A hint of worry appeared in her eyes. The Land of Whirlpools was not wealthy, and if they were to start developing at a rapid pace now, their clan's strength would simply not be enough, and they would have no strength to compete for funds in the ninja mission market.

"You're too kind. Consider this a thank you gift for treating me to dinner," Jie Luo said with a slight smile.

"If this is the case, didn't the Senju brothers foresee this?" Mito asked.

"Once they leave, how will the Senju clan maintain its foothold in the village?"

"Of course I foresaw it. Don't underestimate the evil Tobirama Senju," Yura said.

"His answer was to disband the Senju clan, integrate them into the entire Hidden Leaf Village, and completely reduce them to civilians. After all, the Senju clan members are not like the Uzumaki clan, with their striking red hair, making it difficult for outsiders to identify them."

Mito's pupils narrowed slightly as he said, "What a heartless man. Isn't he afraid that his clan will be at the mercy of others in the future?"

If they can abandon even their own race, it's hard to say whether they will take care of their ally, the Vortex race.

"That's what you call perspective. In the eyes of the Senju brothers, the village is equivalent to the Senju clan." Yura laughed.

"Even if the village changes its name to Sarutobi or Shimura in the future, it doesn't matter. As long as Konoha still exists, the Senju will still exist. However, after several generations of bloodline changes, it's hard to say whether the Senju will still be the Senju. In name, they will inevitably perish."

"And what about you..." Mito asked, looking at Yura, "What is your purpose in going to Kirigakure?"

"We'll seize the position of the Second Mizukage," Yura laughed.

"From now on, we'll be neighbors across the sea."

He makes no attempt to hide his ambition.

"The Second Mizukage?" Mito asked thoughtfully, then looked at Lucy and asked, "His name is Kogai, right? Is he your only subordinate?"

Lucy suddenly looked up at Mito, her eyes wide open.

No, how could you do this! I misjudged you!

"Lucy!!!"

"For now..." Jieluo said, "In the future, many ninja clans will join my ranks, and I will give them a bright future that they cannot refuse."

Mito was completely unaffected by Lucy's abilities; she truly lived up to her reputation as a woman capable of violently suppressing the Nine-Tails on a mental level.

"I understand." Mito picked up his teacup and said, "Let's use tea instead of wine to wish Lord Yura good fortune in battle."

Neither of them paid any attention to Lucy, who angrily shoveled at her food.

After a simple meal, we strolled around Uzushio Village with Mito. In fact, the village was not a small fishing village, but a town with a large population. Modern concrete buildings rose and fell, electrification was being used, and vortex symbols and statues were everywhere. The scenery was unique compared to the Ninja World Continent.

A blend of classical and modern, a fusion of mystery and scientism, dense buildings, buildings packed together, narrow streets and alleys that are interconnected like a spider web, flamboyant illegal buildings and a chaotic concrete jungle, some of the buildings look precarious and about to collapse at any moment, very cyberpunk, very Kowloon Walled City.

Reaching a pedestrian overpass, Jie Luo leaned against the side and looked down at the crowds on the street below.

Jieluo quite liked the style of this city.

"Although the scenery is unique, your village is a bit too crowded."

This is a stockaded town.

"There's no way around it. The city on the island was initially established by our Uzumaki clan as a military outpost, which later attracted nearby islanders to settle there," Mito said.

"Then, during the Warring States period, countless refugees poured in for various reasons or by chance, and it gradually developed into this size."

Such high-density living conditions, cramped living spaces, limited resources, and a closed-off environment should, in theory, be a breeding ground for crime.

However, compared to the power of ninjas, the ambitions of ordinary people are too insignificant. The stable and simple rules maintained by the Uzumaki clan are running smoothly.

"The Land of Whirlpools has a very advantageous geographical location. Have you considered opening some businesses there?" Jieluo asked. If it weren't for the fact that the sealing techniques of the Whirlpool Clan were too conspicuous, and that it was a typical no-man's-land, it would naturally be a stage for various forces to secretly compete and trade, becoming the center of the dark underworld.

Just like the eye of a vortex.

"Business?" Mito looked at Yura with a puzzled expression.

Ninjas are usually not employed. Most ninja clans have some form of livelihood, but not much, since robbing is more convenient and less troublesome. The Uzumaki clan, on the other hand, relies on offerings from villagers to sustain themselves.

"Yes, for example, building a ninja entertainment city," Jieluo said.

"A one-stop shop for gambling, bathing, massage, and entertainment in the red-light district. I just saw that there are hot springs on the island."

How to quickly reap negative emotions has been a topic of much thought lately for Jie Luo. Killing people one by one on the battlefield is the most foolish approach.

Building entertainment centers to release human desires is a relatively efficient way.

The accumulation of negative emotions will become resources for future growth.

A peaceful and tranquil village is not suitable for Jieluo to occupy for a long time.

Kirigakure's location is too remote, making it difficult to gather many people. In contrast, the Land of Whirlpools has a convenient geographical location, allowing it to continuously attract various groups of people from across the ninja world.

"An entertainment complex..." Mito frowned in thought, then said, "You mean, to attract nobles to come and have fun...?"

"Yes, there are a large number of nobles from various countries who are hostage on the island. The five villages will have to think carefully before making a move," Jieluo said.

"If we give them some of our industries, it will be even more secure. We can create the largest entertainment city in the ninja world and attract more than ten million people."

Mito's eyes suddenly lit up.

Creating a sinful city of desire as a lair was Yura's main plan in the early stages. Before establishing Gensokyo, Yura needed a pilot experiment.

After thinking for a moment, Mito said, "The power of the Uzumaki clan is not enough to protect this vast industry."

The prospects are very good, but the power of the Uzumaki clan alone is not enough to give them the confidence and strength.

"Your Whirlpool Clan is a bit too xenophobic. If you don't change this soon, the outcome won't change," Jieluo said.

After a moment of silence, Mito smiled and said, "Let me think about it."

"If you've thought it through, you can answer me anytime." Jieluo raised her hand and released a small snake that was coiled in her sleeve. As soon as the snake left Jieluo's body, it broke free from its stiff, feigned-death state and quickly and nimbly crawled into Mito's sleeve.

"The snakes of Ryuchi Cave are truly rare spiritual beasts," Mito said, examining the cauliflower in her hand and asking, "Are they poisonous?"

"The tooth has been pulled," Jieluo said with a slight smile.

It's poisonous; how pitiful.

Mito patted the head of the small snake wrapped around her wrist reassuringly.

"If you were to build an entertainment complex," Mito asked, "what name would you choose?"

Name?

Entertainment centers are too tacky; amusement parks are much more apt.

There's no need to name something if it's not certain yet.

Jieluo pointed to the giant statue in front of him and asked, "What's its name? It looks very fierce."

This is a giant statue over fifty meters tall, towering over the building it leans against. The statue is fierce and menacing, exuding a sense of malevolent divinity and mysterious majesty. Its face is grotesque, as if it is roaring angrily. It has three heads and six arms, with a vertical pupil between its eyebrows. Its hands are clasped together in front of its chest, and it sits cross-legged.

"It is Yama, the King of Hell."

This Yama is not the same as that Yama. In the ninja world, the underworld exists, and Yama also exists. Madara's Rinnegan can summon her.

It's hard to say what it is. It's a deity that controls life and death and can resurrect people. It's an external path, the Samsara technique, which can resurrect tens of thousands of people in one breath. The image of Yama is also on the tongue of the statue that Pain often sits on in Amegakure.

"A summoning beast?" Jieluo asked.

"Summoning beasts and such are too rude, they should be gods," Mito said.

Yura pointed to the opposite bank and asked, "So, that river is called the Sanzu River?"

"No, I don't mean it," Mito chuckled.

"Don't think of my hometown as some kind of hell."

During their normal sightseeing trip, Yura chatted and laughed with Mito along the way, with Mito's laughter ringing out from time to time.

Lucy followed behind the two and suddenly felt somewhat superfluous.