Chapter 1222 - 121: Assassination_3

If the Land of Fire falls into a disadvantage in the struggle against the Land of Demons, then their plan to transform the Land of Waves into a second Heaven Island will undoubtedly end in failure.

"It's not just the Land of Fire; the Land of Earth is also against the Land of Demons setting up in the Land of Rain. I think it's still better to use stable commercial warfare methods to drive out the forces of the Land of Demons within the Land of Waves. Being too aggressive might lead to a situation like a few months ago, where the Land of Wind got a harsh blow from the Land of Demons."

Not all merchants enjoy taking risks.

The plan has painstakingly progressed to this stage; stabilizing our advantage is the best approach.

Using assassination techniques, although it can quickly achieve the goal, regardless of success or failure, might lead to more serious problems later on.

"No, the normal progress of commercial warfare is too slow, and the Shion Flower Merchants Association isn't a small association. Once a commercial war unfolds, it won't just be limited to the Land of Waves, and it will easily create a stalemate."

Merchants each hold their own views. Although they are all working for the alliance, disagreements can arise due to differing opinions.

"Then, what about having one faction focus on commercial warfare and another planning assassination, implementing both strategies simultaneously?"

In the end, a merchant reluctantly spoke up and shared their opinion.

There are quite a few merchants with radical ideas, persuading them to give up in a short amount of time is unrealistic.

If the debates continue, it will also be easy to miss a useful opportunity.

The Land of Demons has already started closing in. If their forces cannot be united, they will be defeated by the Land of Demons one by one.

They must unite to exhibit a power that makes the Land of Demons wary.

This is also the reason they aren't worried that the Land of Demons will use military methods to eliminate them.

Their complex network of interests involves the Underground Black Market, involves numerous countries, and even some officials from major nations have shares. If the Land of Demons wants to use military force against them, it would be equivalent to declaring war on numerous countries in Ninja Realm, effectively isolating themselves internationally.

If the decision-makers of the Land of Demons were even a bit smart, they wouldn't foolishly resort to violence.

Therefore, the assassination plan proposed by radical merchants isn't without merit.

"Carrying out both strategies at the same time, is it? That sounds like a good idea. However, let me declare upfront: if you want to implement an assassination plan, don't kill the girl; aim to capture her alive. She is Chiba Hakushi and Uchiha Ruri's daughter, Chiba Ichihime. If she is accidentally killed, dealing with the subsequent issues will be quite troublesome."

A merchant took out a photo and put it on the table for the other merchants to see.

"So, in the end, she's to be used as a bargaining chip, right?"

Merchants responsible for the assassination plan were interested in the girl in the photo.

"I wonder if she's awakened the Sharingan? After all, it's a rare Kekkeigenkai, but even if we capture her, we can't make her ours. What a pity."

Many merchants showed signs of regret.

They are regulars of the Isolated Island arena, having recruited many unique ninjas under their command.

Especially ninjas who possess Secret Techniques and Kekkeigenkai abilities, they are most fond of this type of ninja.

Because Secret Techniques and Kekkeigenkai signify something special, and special means strong.

Along with their wealth, one day, the Isolated Island Merchant Alliance will become a gigantic force influencing the Ninja Realm landscape, no longer having to speak according to the whims of great nations.

Just like the rapidly rising Land of Demons today.

However, Ichihime's identity is special, with parents who are renowned ninjas in the Ninja Realm. They can't make her theirs, nor can they rashly kill her, or it will provoke crazy retaliation from the Land of Demons.

But by capturing Ichihime alive, they will have the leverage to negotiate with the Land of Demons, allowing room for maneuvering, preventing them from being disadvantaged in negotiations.

"Then, the assassination plan is in your hands. Prioritize removing Kado and that worker representative, Tazuna beside her. I believe once she loses public spokespersons, she will have no choice but to face us personally."

"Rest assured, this time we will deploy our elite ninjas to ensure the plan goes flawlessly."

"And what about the Daimyo of the Land of Fire...?"

"The Industrial and Civil Cooperative? A rabble will always be just a rabble. As long as we move quickly to expel the Land of Demons from the Land of Waves, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire won't have much to say."

Unlike the attitude of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, the merchants believe that workers and farmers are just a mob, no matter how many gather, it does not change their nature as a mob.

Although some merchants find it inappropriate, most do not think the Industrial and Civil Cooperative will hold significant weight in the upcoming game, believing it is unnecessary to pay attention to them.

The most pressing matter is to expel the Land of Demons from the Land of Waves, rather than wasting effort on a group of rabble.

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"Dad, it looks like this winter we'll be able to get through quite easily at home."

At Tazuna's house, his daughter Tsunami happily said to Tazuna.

Thanks to Tazuna joining the Industrial and Civil Cooperative, his family quickly received feedback on the preferential policies that the cooperative provided to member families.

Such as purchasing supplies, or using money to buy daily necessities; any family with members in the cooperative would enjoy internal discount benefits. Moreover, for families struggling with living conditions, the cooperative would distribute necessary living materials for free, although a compensating labor is required, indirectly solving unemployment concerns for poor families.