Actually, it's basically the traditional setup of Sunagakure for the past forty years.
That is, to have the Kazekage go to the capital to meet with the Daimyo and conduct an exchange of interests.
The outcome of the negotiations generally depends on the situation at the time, the relationship between the Kage and the Daimyo, and their respective personalities.
In the past, the previous Daimyo was a fatuous and incompetent person who didn't care about national affairs. As long as he had enough money for food, drink, and entertainment, he didn't pay much attention to other things and was very willing to delegate power.
The two budget cuts during his lifetime were also intended to use the deducted money to build luxurious palaces and gardens.
Therefore, during his reign, Sunagakure, apart from being a little short of money, did not suffer much interference.
It's just that the newly enthroned Daimyo is a bit different now.
From the documents, it can be seen that this person wants so much money not only to fulfill his political promises before taking the throne but also to regain the power that was lost during the old Daimyo's reign.
In addition, Sunagakure now intends to break away from the Daimyo's economic constraints, so he is using this as an excuse to suppress Sunagakure.
"Shimizu, what's your opinion?"
After Chiyo and Ebizo spoke, the Third Kazekage looked at Shimizu, who had been silent and deep in thought.
"Third Kazekage-sama, before that, I would like to ask a question, that is, what exactly is the relationship between the ninja village and the Daimyo?"
"The Kazekage, as the military leader of the Land of Wind, leads Sunagakure to protect the Daimyo and territory of the Land of Wind and is responsible for external expansion when necessary.
The Daimyo, as the political leader, provides economic and reputational support to the ninja village."
"That's right, so we might as well change the suggestion that Rasa just made. We don't have to conflict with the Daimyo, but we can support another force to make the Daimyo feel threatened."
The Third Kazekage's eyes lit up.
You little brat is really ruthless!
"I just looked at the documents, and it says that our new Daimyo imprisoned or killed all of his adult brothers, right? But what if one of his brothers was rescued by a loyal servant who hired ninjas from other countries, and then started a rebellion somewhere, claiming that the current Daimyo killed the old Daimyo to take the throne? In that case, Third Kazekage-sama, what do you think the new Daimyo would do?"
The Third Kazekage, Chiyo, and Ebizo couldn't help but laugh.
That's a good idea.
When the time comes, whoever wants to secure the Daimyo's position must obtain the support of Sunagakure.
At that time, the initiative will naturally fall back into the hands of Sunagakure.
"I'll take care of this matter. Some of the black ops that the village has placed in other countries can now come in handy."
Ebizo chuckled.
Rasa felt a little embarrassed, but he still brazenly pretended that nothing was wrong.
His plan was directly rejected, but Shimizu's plan was adopted.
If he didn't come out to do something, wouldn't it seem like he was useless?
Shimizu smiled imperceptibly.
Whether it was him, Ebizo, or Chiyo, none of them disagreed.
Because in this matter, Shimizu is the planner, and Rasa is willing to be the executor. More importantly, this is ultimately not a very glorious thing.
It's not a big deal if it's not glorious. Ninjas do a lot of disgraceful things.
But this matter is internal…
It's not something that can be said publicly, and there won't even be detailed records in the mission logs.
It's like how Konoha's Hiruzen Sarutobi always stands in the light. Even if there are dirty things to do, he leaves them to Danzo, the black ops.
As for Shimizu and Rasa…
This combination seems pretty good?
Chiyo and Ebizo exchanged glances again.
Rasa is not good as a leader, but he is very suitable as a knife.
The Third Kazekage was expressionless, sighing inwardly.
Rasa, oh Rasa, why haven't you made any progress in your brain even now?
If you really become the Kazekage, how can you compete with Shimizu?
"Then let Rasa and Ebizo handle this matter. Rasa, remember to let Elder Ebizo take the lead, don't leave any traces, follow the seniors to see and learn more. Elder Ebizo won't hide anything from you."
The Third Kazekage said to Rasa.
Ebizo also nodded in agreement with a look of approval.
That's right! I'm just teaching you how to do dirty work, of course I won't hide anything!
Rasa couldn't restrain his surprise.
Is he really so easy to talk to?
Shimizu just glanced at Rasa with an inscrutable expression, and then lowered his head to think again.
In fact, there are more things that can be done than just these.
In the ninja world, it's not like no one has ever thought of getting rid of the Daimyo's power. There have been many powerful officials in history. It's just that the ninja village system established by the First Hokage separates the military and the government too much, and the independence of the ninja village is relatively high, so no one has thought of doing these things in the past.
But in fact, a ninja village controls almost all the military power of a country, and it is not difficult to manipulate some things.
There are many things that can be used in terms of public opinion, finance, resources, local powerful families, etc.
The local separatist regimes in the late Tang Dynasty, the Donglin Party in the late Ming Dynasty, and the shogunate in Japan all created many ways to weaken the central government's finances and hollow out power.
It's just that I don't have enough power to plan these things now, and I don't know enough about the specific situation of the Daimyo.
As for the Third Kazekage…
Undeniably, his ability and skills are very good, but Shimizu can't judge whether he has the courage.
But no matter what, now is not the time to take further action. We must first grasp enough detailed information before we can set the general strategy and send outstanding talents to implement it, so that we can sweep the Daimyo system into the dustbin of history.
"Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll go and handle this matter with Rasa first."
Ebizo patted his sleeves and stood up from his seat.
"Wait a minute."
The Third Kazekage stopped Ebizo, and took out the scroll that Shimizu had given him before, and told him about the bloodline puppet developed by Sasori.
"As expected of my good grandson!"
Chiyo smiled happily.
"So, Elder Ebizo, I would like to know where in the ninja world there are still bloodlines that are not from the five major ninja villages that are relatively easy to obtain."
"Hmm…"
Ebizo stroked his chin and began to think.
Almost all of the information collected by the entire Sunagakure intelligence department has been recorded in his mind.
