Upon hearing this, the daimyo became intrigued and immediately ordered the maid to come forward. He then asked, "How do we demonstrate it?"
"Just have her wear this necklace, and then have Daimyo-Sama order someone to attack her," Kain explained.
"Is it that simple?" the daimyo asked, a bit doubtful. But after a quick demonstration, he would be able to see the effect. So, he instructed the maid to put on the necklace and said, "Sakumo-kun."
As soon as the words were spoken, a white-haired ninja wearing a mask appeared in the room, using the Body Flicker Technique. He bowed and said, "Daimyo-Sama."
The daimyo pointed to the maid and said, "Excuse me, Sakumo-san, try it as Kain-san has instructed."
"Yes."
After Hatake responded, he drew his sword and slashed at the maid. However, his sword skills were superb, and he did not use Chakra Nature Transformation.
Even with the blade just a centimeter from the maid's throat, he could easily withdraw the knife.
But Hatake Sakumo's strike was blocked.
Hum!
Thirty centimeters away from the maid, a milky white halo appeared, directly blocking Hatake Sakumo's sword.
"Um?" Hatake Sakumo's eyes narrowed slightly. He withdrew his knife and slashed again, this time using more strength and channeling Chakra to increase the slashing power.
But once again, the strike was blocked by the white halo!
When his attack was blocked a second time, Hatake felt surprised. Although he didn't use Wind Style Chakra Nature Transformation, he had at least used Chakra to enhance his physical strength.
The strike he just performed could have cut through two walls.
Kain smiled and said, "Sakumo-san, you can use a little more strength."
The Fire Nation daimyo nodded in agreement, adding, "Sakumo-san, a little more force."
"I see."
After Hatake Sakumo responded, subtle electric light crackled around his body. He quickly slashed at the maid again. This time, the fierce motion of the blade caused the maid to flinch, her face turning pale as she closed her eyes in fear.
However, the strike was still blocked, and the white halo around the maid intensified, glowing like an incandescent lamp.
The maid was pushed back by the force of the strike, stumbling four or five steps before sitting down. When she opened her eyes, she realized she had not been harmed.
"It's truly powerful. Daimyo-sama, I used more than half the strength of that blow just now. That should be the limit of this defense."
Hatake Sakumo said to the daimyo. His swordsmanship focused on two Chakra Nature Transformations: Wind and Lightning.
Lightning Style stimulates body cells, increasing speed and strength, while Wind Style enhances the power of the sword. With a single strike, he could split steel.
Just now, he used Lightning Style Chakra to augment his strength, which was enough to break through a normal man's defenses while wearing such a treasure.
Had he used Wind Style Chakra, he might have been able to break through the defense and kill the maid, but that wasn't necessary.
"How many Hatake Sakumos are there in the entire ninja world? And how many people can focus on sword skills like him?" the daimyo mused.
"A rare treasure indeed. Is this a legacy from the Sage of Six Paths in legend?" the Fire Nation daimyo asked, his excitement evident as he stared at the necklace on the maid's chest, clearly impressed.
"It has nothing to do with the Sage of Six Paths. It is a treasure left by a wizard. It could also be called the 'god of the righteous path,'" Kain shamelessly gave himself this honorary title.
He then smiled and asked the daimyo, "If you like this treasure, I will gladly give it to you."
When the daimyo heard Kain's words, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he asked again for confirmation, "Is it really for me, Kain-san?"
"Of course. I already have one similar to it, and it's useless to wear two."
Kain extended his arm to show the daimyo his magic bracelet.
Upon seeing Kain's bracelet, the daimyo happily accepted the black magic necklace. With this, he could sleep much more comfortably in the future.
Knowing from Kain that this treasure also had the function of restoring energy made him even happier.
Originally, Kain was just a minister he had promoted to handle affairs with Konoha, but he did not expect to be presented with such an important gift.
"Daimyo-sama, I still have another gift for the Daimyo Mansion. I am ashamed to say that Cloud Shinobi's actions were caused by me, and the Land of Fire has suffered greatly. This should be used as compensation."
Kain took out a business agreement, and the maid handed it over to the daimyo. The agreement stated that half of Viagra's profits would be transferred to the Daimyo Mansion.
Since the daimyo now wore the black magic necklace, the Daimyo Mansion was effectively under Kain's control— it was only a matter of time.
"It's too expensive."
The daimyo was also a loyal user of Viagra, so he was well aware of the enormous profits this drug generated. He had been tempted before, but as Kain was the Minister of the Fire Kingdom, he knew that acting on it would break the rules among the nobles.
Even if he was tempted, he hadn't dared to entertain any improper thoughts. But now, Kain was offering half of the profits willingly, which moved the daimyo. He was pleased by the gesture.
Kain shook his head, saying with profound understanding, "Although Daimyo-Sama is enlightened and understanding, the Land of Fire has suffered losses after all."
"Of course, this has nothing to do with Kain-san. It's all Cloud Shinobi's rudeness."
The daimyo immediately made a decision in his heart and said, "I will send an envoy to Konoha Village to inform the Third Hokage that the Land of Fire will never agree to any request from Cloud Shinobi or the Third Raikage. The daimyo will fully support this war."
With such a huge benefit, not only could the money supporting Konoha be recouped, but the Daimyo Mansion could also make a lot of money.
The Fire Nation daimyo was in no mood to compromise with Cloud Shinobi. He had heard that the Third Raikage wanted to target Kain, and that was a huge loss when the pharmaceutical factory in the Land of Fire started.
"I was foolish and reckless to make mistakes first. How could I blame others? Ninjas truly are like this," he thought to himself.
Kain noticed the daimyo's change in mood and smiled. "Then thank you, Daimyo-sama."
"It's just a small matter. Kain-san will stay in the mansion today. I can arrange a banquet."
'It went very smoothly, but it will take three months to fully control the Fire Nation Daimyo without raising suspicion. Although it's a bit slower, it will definitely be faster than Orochimaru,' Kain thought with a smile as he left the Daimyo Mansion.
As for the income from Viagra given to the Daimyo Mansion, it only temporarily resides there. After a while, the entire Daimyo Mansion—or the entire Land of Fire—will become Kain's personal property.
Once he becomes the daimyo of the Land of Fire, he can drastically upgrade the country: computer networks, industrial innovation, satellite launches, and more.
He will also introduce new energy exoskeleton mechanical super soldier troops.
The envoys sent by the daimyo to Konoha will leave in two days, and Kain will accompany them. The reason is to check on the situation with the Konoha newspaper.
In truth, he wants to assess the situation with Nono. She is Kain's spy chief stationed in Konoha, and she may know more than Orochimaru about what's happened in the past two years.
"There's also flying Fortress, but that can be handed over to others for redesign and transformation. That guy, Shinno, should be studying Forbidden Techniques and Medical Ninjutsu. The same goes for Hiruko. He can go to the underground gold exchange to inquire about the news, but maybe it's already over."
After the successful transformation of the air fortress, it will become Kain's new daimyo mansion.
Kain has always valued comfort, and by then, the Land of Fire will be close to unifying the ninja world. As the only daimyo, he will naturally enjoy the fruits of his power.
Kain thought carefully and realized that there was much to do. In addition to flying Fortress, he also needed to contact Terumi shin.
He had been trading with Mist Shinobi for two years, and he needed to give him at least two pieces of Chakra metal.
Some time ago, he wasn't around, so Genji, that old fox, had pretended nothing had happened. Now that Kain is back, he won't allow Genji to keep playing the fool.
"I'm really ashamed of my procrastination. Starting tomorrow, no more delaying!"
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