As a transmigrator, Shun naturally understood the diversity of species and ecological balance.
Therefore, he dispatched thousands of Shadow Clones to search for animals and plants throughout the Ninja World, transporting them to the Nameless Planet.
The cumulative fatigue from thousands of Shadow Clones caused Shun to collapse onto a soft couch in the royal bedchamber.
Beside him, Tsunade, with her hair loosely tied up, teased, "Worn out again? I told you not to use so many Shadow Clones at once, but you never listen."
Yukari gently wiped his body and said, "Husband, let's put a warm towel on you first. Tsunade-nee and I will help you with a massage to relax."
For the next hour, the bedchamber was filled with a soothing atmosphere.
Tsunade massaged Shun's acupoints, while Yukari gently kneaded his arms, both working in perfect sync.
These past few days, to care for the exhausted Shun, both women had been massaging him, leading to rumors spreading in the palace about Shun's preference for threesomes.
"Have you heard? His Excellency Shun-sama has both Queen Tsunade and Queen Yukari attend him every night. He loves threesomes the most."
"Isn't that right? Both queens emerge from Shun-sama's bedchamber every day, looking so rosy-cheeked. It's clear they're very well taken care of."
"If I could have His Excellency Shun-sama's good fortune, I'd die a happy man."
The rumors, as if on wings, spread from the palace to the common folk, quickly reaching the entire capital of the Land of Water.
Many men, upon hearing the rumors, couldn't help but show envious expressions, secretly regarding Shun as the benchmark for a "winner in life."
Guren, who lived in a luxurious mansion near the palace, also heard this rumor from her servants.
She sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, her fingers unconsciously stroking her teacup, feeling a strange, inexplicable worry in her heart.
Although she knew Shun had many consorts, she hadn't expected the rumors to be so "explicit," and she worried even more about her future situation.
But then she reconsidered. Shun hadn't actively sought her out these past few days, and that worry gradually gave way to disappointment.
Guren murmured to herself, a complex look in her eyes, "Did he just say it casually? Did he not truly care about me?"
A few days later, the atmosphere in the royal council chamber was exceptionally serious.
The head of the Propaganda Department held a thick ledger, his face beaming with pride. "After 'The Legend of Madara and Hashirama' earned hundreds of billions last year, the Land of Water's film industry has opened up. We've now produced hundreds of films, from ninja themes to slice-of-life comedies. Not only are they incredibly popular in the Land of Water, but they're also selling to other countries. With the film's promotion, many people now see the Land of Water as 'paradise' and want to come live here."
"Paradise is good, but the immigration problem is getting out of hand."
The Minister of Immigration frowned, taking over the conversation, "Last month, the number of immigrants exceeded 300,000. Most are nobles and wealthy merchants from the Land of Fire. They have money and power, so they're easy to settle. But commoners are very difficult to handle. Many commoners also want to immigrate but can't afford the high shipping fees. They're forced to gather in Uzushiogakure. Now, the streets of Uzushiogakure are full of displaced people, and order has broken down. Local officials have requested assistance several times."
Minato's expression was also somewhat stern at this point. "Last month, Amegakure occupied the Land of Grass. Ōnoki from Iwagakure led people to stop them, but they were no match for Akatsuki and suffered heavy casualties. Now, there's fighting everywhere in the Ninja World, and surely more people will want to immigrate to the Land of Water for refuge. The pressure from immigration will only increase then."
The council chamber fell silent, and the ministers all looked at Shun on the main seat, awaiting his decision.
Shun lightly tapped the table, his mind rapidly pondering.
The Land of Whirlpools and the Land of Water are separated by a sea. Shipping is not only costly but also easily affected by weather. To solve the immigration problem, a land passage between the two places must be opened.
He chuckled softly. "There are several islands between the Land of Whirlpools and the Land of Water. I will reclaim land and build islands, connecting these islands, and then construct a land passage so that carriages and pedestrians can travel directly from the Land of Whirlpools to the Land of Water. This way, commoners won't have to spend money, and the immigration problem can also be alleviated."
The Minister of Finance immediately exclaimed, his face filled with worry, "Reclaiming land and building islands? That project is too massive. Even with Ninjutsu, it would cost a lot of money, wouldn't it? We just allocated a sum of money to the ninja forces last month, the national treasury is probably..."
Shun had built many islands on the Nameless Planet, so he was very experienced.
He raised his hand to signal, interrupting, "If I do it, it won't cost money. I'll get some meteorites from space to fill the sea, then use Earth Release to bring up the sand and mud from the seabed, and finally use Wood Release to solidify it. So, not a single penny from the national treasury will be spent."
The head of the Propaganda Department's eyes lit up, and he immediately smiled broadly, flattering him, "His Excellency Shun-sama is brilliant. When you reclaim land and build islands, I will definitely have people film and record the entire process, making it into a documentary called 'The Divine Continent'. Then, everyone in the Ninja World will see your god-like strength and majesty, which will surely attract even more people to the Land of Water."
The other ministers also chimed in, and the atmosphere in the council chamber instantly became lively.
Flattery always works.
Shun smiled and nodded. "Very well, the documentary is in your hands. Tomorrow, I will go survey the sea area and start the reclamation project as soon as possible."
After the meeting, as the many ministers exited the council chamber, they saw Shisui approaching.
Shisui hesitated for a moment, then still spoke, "Clan head, Guren... her mood hasn't been very good these past few days. It seems she's worried you don't value her."
Shun paused, then remembered that he had been busy with matters on the Nameless Planet these past few days and indeed hadn't paid attention to Guren.
He paused, then calmly replied, "I know about this. I'll go see her tonight. You go prepare. Tomorrow, you'll come with me to the sea area to help me record the reclamation process."
Upon hearing this, Shisui turned and left.
Shun had some impression of Guren, knowing she was a proud person. If he delayed in taking the initiative, it would only make her more uneasy. To deal with such a person, one had to act swiftly and decisively.
Late at night, he teleported to Guren's room.
Guren was startled at first, then respectfully bowed, "Your Excellency Shun, why have you come to me so late at night?"
Shun took a step forward, reaching out and pulling her into his embrace, then lowered his head and kissed her.
The warm touch on her lips made Guren freeze.
'Isn't he the noble lord? Why is he so impatient? Didn't the rumors say he was very gentle and considerate with women?'
Instinctive resistance welled up in her heart, and she raised her hand to push him away.
Then she heard a commanding voice. "Don't refuse me."
After speaking, Shun lifted her into his arms and laid her down on the bed.
Two tears suddenly slid from the corner of Guren's eyes, falling hotly onto the bedding.
She felt like she was just a plaything, completely without dignity.
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