Chapter 1227: The Chosen One_4

Chapter 1227 -122: The Chosen One_4

It’s quite fitting to portray him as a righteous hero with attributes like courage, compassion, and a broad-mindedness.

When the International Industrial and Civil Cooperative was founded recently, Kaiza joined in.

He exchanged the fish retrieved from the sea for a significant amount of money from the cooperative, keeping only enough for himself and distributing the rest to impoverished families in need of aid.

This indirectly promoted the cooperative’s cause.

He greatly admired the ideals advocated by the cooperative.

He is an upright, enthusiastic man with a heart full of a sense of justice.

Though his life history and character may reveal a bit of na?ve goodness, such people can unwittingly become leaders among others at the right moment.

“He’s an interesting fellow. If we guide him just a bit, he might serve a great role in the future. I’ll recommend him to Lady Ichihime later.”

Kado closed the dossier, having made up his mind.

He was unsure if this man was the type Ichihime was looking for to meet the ‘qualifications,’ but as long as he had development potential, the Land of Demons would never be stingy in investing in talent cultivation.

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The next morning, at ten o’clock.

“Lady, I’m back.”

Raidenmaru dashed into the study after pushing the door open, calling out to Ichihime, who was reading a book, and jumped onto the desk.

Seeing Raidenmaru approaching, Ichihime quietly closed the book.

She opened a drawer, took out a packet of snacks, and placed it in front of Raidenmaru.

“This is your reward, specialty snacks sent specially from the Land of Demons.”

“Oh, I’m so deeply moved.”

Raidenmaru felt heartfelt gratitude, adeptly tearing open the snack bag, extending a paw to pick up the snack and savoring it with a sweet expression of enjoyment.

In terms of identity, rather than a parent-child relationship, these artificial beings are more like servants specially created by their maker.

Therefore, although they are referred to as father and son, they hold considerable respect for the true offspring of the creator.

Among them, Ichihime is the most powerful of the many children created by Hakushi.

As summoned creations, they naturally maintain an attitude of reverence toward Ichihime.

After all, this lady’s temper is not something ordinary people can handle.

Even at a young age, she’s already the top combat power within the military of the Land of Demons—no mere candidate—but her deterrence power within the talent-abundant military is evident.

Ninjas ultimately need to talk with power.

Otherwise, even with a strong background, they will only be given due respect, not reverence.

“Miss Ichihime.”

Following Raidenmaru, Tazuna entered from outside and greeted Ichihime.

“Ah, it’s Mr. Tazuna, please have a seat.”

Ichihime seemed to anticipate Tazuna’s visit, as she had already instructed someone to prepare another chair in the study, placed not far from Tazuna.

Tazuna did not stand on ceremony, knowing that this young lady descended from a merchant family was devoid of arrogance.

If he were to be overly cautious, he might be looked down upon.

“I apologize for the scare caused to Mr. Tazuna and Miss Tsunami yesterday. I didn’t expect the Isolated Island Merchant Alliance would go so far as to assassinate an unrelated person like Mr. Tazuna.”

If she hadn’t been extra careful and sent Raidenmaru to Tazuna’s side early, Ichihime thought the corpses of Tazuna’s family might have been all she saw today.

“Isolated Island? Merchant Alliance?”

It was the first time Tazuna heard such matters.

“It’s a group of illicit merchants relying on criminal activities to maliciously amass wealth. Due to their connections with many countries’ officials, they also have substantial networks in the Underground Black Market, making most countries hesitant to provoke them.”

Ichihime briefly explained the origin of the Isolated Island Merchant Alliance to Tazuna.

“This is the first time I’ve heard of this.”

“To ordinary people, such darkness indeed isn’t exposed, and it remains distant. But seventy percent of Ninja Realm’s industries—gambling, drug trafficking, even human trafficking—are more or less related to the Isolated Island Merchant Alliance. With this explanation, Mr. Tazuna should now understand the fearsome nature of these merchants.”

Ichihime fixed her gaze on Tazuna’s eyes, revealing such information.

“It’s truly a terrifying existence.”

Tazuna shivered in fright.

Soon, another issue crossed Tazuna’s mind.

“Miss Ichihime, are you saying our Land of Waves’ gangs, casinos, and red-light districts are also controlled by the same entity?”

“They’re the ones behind it all.”

Ichihime did not conceal the fact.

Tazuna gasped, never expecting the illicit businessmen’s criminal hand had already reached into the Land of Waves.

“Furthermore, the Daimyo of the Land of Waves provides indispensable support behind the scenes.”

Ichihime’s words immediately changed Tazuna’s expression, causing him to abruptly stand up from his chair.

The commotion attracted Raidenmaru’s attention, diverting his gaze from his snack.

“Daimyo? No, that’s impossible! The Daimyo could never do something detrimental to the country! He is—”

Tazuna found it hard to believe Ichihime’s claims of the Daimyo committing acts harmful to the country’s interests.

“The specific reasons cannot be disclosed. There might indeed be unspeakable difficulties involved, but right now, the Daimyo of the Land of Waves is indeed supporting the Isolated Island Merchant Alliance. My subordinates have basically gathered the evidence.”