Chapter 34: Escapement
What's the matter here?
To be honest, Mingyu can't tell what he is doing here. www.biquge.info He just thought that since he passed through the Land of Rain on the way, it would be a pity if he didn't go to find the three of them and get to know them.
Looking at the three people sitting in front of them, they are only fourteen or fifteen years old now, probably not long after their debut, although they are faintly wary, but they are still quite enthusiastic about themselves, a stranger from Konoha.
Only the look of vigilance in Nagato's eyes was a little stronger, probably because his parents were killed by Konoha ninjas in his childhood.
Mingyu thought for a while, and finally remembered a similar method, so he said, "I don't know if you can still remember Jiraiya?"
Yahiko, Nagato, and Xiaonan were all stunned, and then showed a look of surprise, especially Yahiko, who propped his hands on the table, leaned over, and said excitedly: "Do you know Jiraiya-sensei?"
Mingyu smiled: "You are indeed his disciples, and my relationship with him is not just acquaintance!"
The surprise on the faces of the three of them had turned into ecstasy, and Yahiko straightened up and said loudly, "Could it be that Mr. Jiraiya asked you to come to us?"
Mingyu shook his head and said: "No, I also told me about you, I want to pass through the country of rain, and I am curious, so I will look for you by the way." ”
Nagato said, "What is the relationship between you and Jiraiya-sensei?"
Yahiko also calmed down a little, while Xiao Nan remained silent the rest of the time except for the surprise at the beginning, and kept secretly observing Mingyu.
Mingyu smiled: "My teacher's name is Orochimaru, and he is a disciple of the third generation of Hokage with your Jiraiya sensei. ”
The three of them recalled the scene when they were children, and they were slightly shocked when they thought of the cold look on Orochimaru's miserable white face and cruel and ruthless words.
This is a dangerous person, what kind of good stubble will his disciple be?
Ming Yu looked at the expressions of the three of them, and probably knew the concerns in the hearts of the three of them, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, although I am a disciple of Orochimaru, I am closer to Jiraiya." ”
The three of them saw that he looked tame, kind, harmless, his eyes were very calm, and there really was no malice, plus his relationship with Mr. Jiraiya was little known, if he was not close to Mr. Jiraiya, it would be impossible to know, and he was relieved a lot at the moment.
At this time, Aozora asked, "Excuse me, why didn't you pay the toll?"
Mingyu said with a smile: "I have to pass through the country of rain all the way, and there are countless small towns I have passed, if I hand it over all the way, I'm afraid I won't even have money for food, I'm very poor, so I just won't pay." ”
Qingkong said again: "Do you know the people behind Ryohei Kitayama?"
"Sansho fish is half-hidden, it doesn't matter. Mingyu said with a smile, he was not afraid of those people from Yuyin Village, and he was even a little eager to try.
Seeing Mingyu's indifferent look, Yayan raised his eyebrows and shouted, "How can you do this? Besides, in your eyes, Mr. Sanshoyu Hanzo is just a noun?"
He is not a subordinate of Sanshoyu Hanzo, and even Yahiko does not approve of his use of force, but Yahiko respects him for going all out with the major powers in order to lead the country of rain to peace, and argues with reason, and in Yahiko's heart, Sanshoyu Hanzo is the direction of his efforts.
"Yahiko. Xiao Nan next to him took his hand and whispered, "He's just a child." ”
Mingyu looked at Yahiko and said with a smile: "No matter what kind of person you think Sanshoyu Hanzo is, this name is meaningless to me. And do you think that collecting tolls is really beneficial to the Land of Rain?"
Yahiko said angrily, "What do you mean?"
"Think about it, although the toll fee is a lot of income, but who does it flow into?" Mingyu ignored his angry look and talked eloquently, "In the end, it fell into the hands of Yuyin Village, what was it used for? In addition to the necessary daily necessities, most of them were used to buy military supplies and enhance their strength." ”
"And what are the disadvantages it brings?" Mingyu said lightly, "I don't need to say it, you have seen it too, right?"
The three of them were all shocked, what is the harm of tolls? Naturally, it has become a barrier to trade. Abroad, merchants who are unwilling to pay fees will go to other countries, and at home, there will be a shortage of goods and prices will skyrocket. The direct consequence is the withering of people's livelihood, so thieves breed, and various security risks arise.
"A large amount of tolls flowed into Yuyin Village, which became the driving force for the war. Mingyu smiled, "And the consequences will be borne by thousands of ordinary people in the Land of Rain." With this policy, Sanshoyu Hanzo defeated domestic competitors and strengthened the country of rain, which is indeed a 'wise move'. ”
The irony in the words is palpable to anyone.
Yahiko sat down, frowned, and said, "However, this at least keeps the peace of the Rain Country, and there will be gains and losses, and the price is inevitable." ”
"Yes, I can understand his difficulties. Mingyu also knew that he was suspected of standing and talking without backache, "But he shouldn't be paid for by the people." ”
Yahiko hung his head and said nothing.
Nagato and Xiaonan have been observing Mingyu all the time, but they didn't expect this young child to see the problem so thoroughly, and immediately analyzed the pros and cons of the policy, and his vision was so unique and sharp, it was not like what a child under the age of ten said.
Qingkong didn't know what to say, he brought up Mingyu's bad deeds, just to make the three of them raise their vigilance, but I didn't expect this kid to be so strong, and he used the topic to play, leaving Yahiko speechless, which was really unexpected.
For a moment, there was silence in the living room.
Xiao Nan was still calmer, resumed the conversation, and said, "You are going through the Land of Rain, where are you going?"
Mingyu smiled: "Go to the country of seclusion." ”
Yahiko also looked up and looked at him in surprise.
"It's so far!" Xiao Nan said in surprise, "You're so small, aren't you afraid of danger, what are you doing there?"
"Go find something. Mingyu smiled meaningfully, "Something that can bring peace." ”
The three of them were even more surprised, and the fastest reaction was Yahiko, who had always been hot-blooded and impulsive, and he said in a deep voice, "What do you mean?"
Is it that we are in the midst of peace right now, and that can bring peace? Does it mean that there will be no peace soon?
A chilling word came to everyone's mind: war!
Mingyu didn't think of it that much, he just wanted to provoke the desire of the three of them to continue talking, and then naturally wanted to whet their appetite, so he looked out of the door, stood up and said, "This, it's not early, I think I should go out to solve the dinner problem." Why don't we talk about it next time?"
Before he finished speaking, how could Yahiko let him just leave? He also stood up and said, "Don't worry, we just have to cook too, if you don't mind, just stay and eat together, right?"
"But......" Mingyu looked embarrassed, unaware that he had already taken the lead just now.
Xiao Nan nodded, and also said: "Let's eat together, no matter what, it's also an acquaintance of Teacher Jiraiya." ”
"Oh well. Mingyu reluctantly embarrassment.
In fact, he was already laughing in his heart: close to success!
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PS: Lateness is the norm, punctuality is news. I'm really sorry, but I've been so busy lately...... (To be continued.) )