January of Konoha Year 21, the First Ninja World War, which had swept across the entire Ninja World, had just concluded.
At the Daimyo Manor in the Land of Water, white lanterns had been hung, and white silk adorned the interior.
Jōnin Daimyo Shimotsuki Hayato, who had been gravely ill for a year, passed away last night. The hastily arranged mourning hall, set up overnight, was filled with guests.
Mitsuki Kōmei, dressed in sackcloth and filial mourning, knelt before the coffin.
Suddenly, sounds of cheerful conversation drifted in from outside the door. A moment later, the owners of the voices appeared in Mitsuki Kōmei's line of sight.
Several corpulent ministers, dressed in red ceremonial robes, walked into the mourning hall arm-in-arm, glancing at Shimotsuki Hayato's portrait.
The Finance Minister put his arm around his father's concubine, placing his hand on her rear and kneading it, as the two began to flirt intimately.
In the evening, the guests dispersed. Mitsuki Kōmei had to observe a month-long vigil, unable to leave the mourning hall for even half a step.
After a quick dinner, Mitsuki Kōmei lay down to sleep in the inner room of the mourning hall. In the middle of the night, sounds that made one blush reached his ears.
Mitsuki Kōmei opened his door and immediately saw the Finance Minister and his father's concubine playing games next to his father's coffin, right in front of his father's portrait.
"Get out, you useless trash!" The Finance Minister, in the midst of his activity, discovered Mitsuki Kōmei and cursed him loudly.
Mitsuki Kōmei looked at his ten-year-old small physique, then at the Finance Minister's three-hundred-pound bulk, and he decisively ran back to his room, knowing better than to resist.
He secretly thought, having Transmigrated for less than a day, there's no need to die for his cheap father. He would definitely kill the Finance Minister in the future to avenge his cheap father.
Mitsuki Kōmei returned to his room, but the Finance Minister's curses continued.
"Useless like his dead old man, what's the point of living?"
"Keep it down. He's taking over as the new Daimyo next month. Aren't you afraid he'll retaliate?"
"The Daimyo's power has long been divided among us ministers. He's nothing. Let's not talk about that trash; let's continue."
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A month later.
The four gates of Daimyo City were wide open, and carriages adorned with red and green ribbons slowly drove into the city in a line.
On the clean streets, common people gathered in twos and threes, their clothes patched and faded but clean.
"Tarō, do you still have money to make new clothes?"
"Where would I get money? It's cloth I bought the year before last. Young Master Kōmei is becoming Daimyo, and your sister-in-law made me a new outfit for good luck."
"Alas! The ministers are wantonly raising taxes and plundering. When will these hard times end?"
"It's difficult! Young Master Kōmei is only ten years old. The ministers control the power of the Land of Water. It's too hard to break this deadlock."
The Third Mizukage, who had come to observe the ceremony, sat on the high platform and nodded slightly to the minister presiding over the event.
"The auspicious hour has arrived. The Daimyo's inauguration ceremony begins. Please welcome Young Master Shimotsuki Kōmei to the stage."
Mitsuki Kōmei walked out of the Daimyo Manor, wearing an elaborate ceremonial robe that restricted his legs and steps, making him very uncomfortable. He could only shuffle forward little by little.
He focused all his attention on walking, when suddenly a pair of fat hands behind him pushed him, making him stumble and nearly fall flat on his face.
"Hurry up! It's bad luck to miss the auspicious time."
Mitsuki Kōmei clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and thought, You all just wait, I'll flay you alive sooner or later.
He ascended the high platform expressionlessly, completed a series of tedious rituals, and received the imperial seal representing the Daimyo's authority.
After the common people dispersed, the Mizukage called Mitsuki Kōmei to his seat, looking down at him and pointing a finger at his chest.
"As Daimyo, you must always remember the Hidden Mist Village, which sacrifices itself for the country."
"The Hidden Mist Village is the safety barrier of the Land of Water. Every common person of the Land of Water must remember this." Mitsuki Kōmei took a step back and nodded.
"Also, send the funds as soon as possible," the Mizukage took a step forward and clapped Mitsuki Kōmei's shoulder firmly.
"Don't worry, I'll arrange it immediately," Mitsuki Kōmei said with a faint smile. His hands hung low, tightly pinching his thighs, which were already bruised purple.
He thought to himself, You also wait, I'll scatter your ashes.
Mitsuki Kōmei thought of the arrogant ministers; he needed to find a protective charm for himself.
"Mizukage, can the two Jōnin by your side stay in the Daimyo Manor for a period?"
The Mizukage looked at the two Jōnin beside him and nodded.
"Yes, the Village still has matters to attend to. Farewell."
Mitsuki Kōmei stared at the retreating figure of the Third Mizukage, his eyes slightly narrowed, a cold light flashing, and he let out a soft chuckle.
"Heh."
"Don't just stand there, hurry up and arrange our lodging. Our legs are numb from standing so long," the Hidden Mist duo urged.
Mitsuki Kōmei instructed Chief Yū to entertain the Hidden Mist Jōnin well.
He now had more urgent matters to attend to and turned to return to his sleeping quarters.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully assuming the position of Water Country Daimyo. The Money Can Move Gods System has been successfully bound."
"Phew, the System is finally activated!" Mitsuki Kōmei let out a long breath. After Transmigrating to the Ninja World, his age and body had become smaller. After a month of keeping vigil at the start, his Golden Finger was finally activated.
"System, what are your functions?"
"This System is a trading System. The host can purchase any item using points."
"The host acquires money through taxes, business, confiscation, plunder, and other means. For every tael of net profit earned, one point is awarded."
Mitsuki Kōmei opened the System Mall and looked at the most expensive items.
"Eternal Freedom Physique — Ten Trillion Points"
"Immortal Palace — Ten Trillion Points"
"Divine Tree Willow God — Ten Trillion Points"
…Mitsuki Kōmei looked at the System items, almost drooling. "The items are good, but they're too expensive."
"Host, don't mind those details. Does the host wish to claim the Newbie Gift Pack?"
"Claim," Mitsuki Kōmei chose to directly receive the Newbie Gift Pack.
"Congratulations to the host for acquiring the Bloodline Limit: Liquification Release, Special Physique: Genbu Immortal Physique, Divine Rank Chakra Extraction Technique."
Upon hearing the System rewards, Mitsuki Kōmei instantly sat up straight. Three items, they sounded very high-end.
"System, is there anything special about the Bloodline Limit: Liquification Release?"
"This System's carefully designed Bloodline Limit: Liquification Release allows the host to learn and use all Ninjutsu containing the water attribute."
Mitsuki Kōmei felt the System was implying he was a "water-based" person (a 'fake' or 'useless' person).
"What about the Genbu Immortal Physique? I bet it can grant me a very long lifespan."
"The host guessed correctly. In addition, it grants the host wind and water attribute Chakra, conceals Chakra fluctuations, shields Karma and heavenly secrets, preventing divination and prophecy."
"The host needs to continuously develop the Genbu Immortal Physique to enhance defense and increase total Chakra capacity."
"The System is powerful!" Mitsuki Kōmei pondered silently. He had obtained the means to become stronger. He would develop discreetly, set a goal, and cultivate for two and a half years.
"Someone, call Chief Yū in."
Ten minutes later, Mitsuki Kōmei was lying on his side on the bed, studying the System, when Chief Yū rushed in.
"Young Master, you've been wronged."
Chief Yū said with tearful concern.
Mitsuki Kōmei sat up and waved his hand, "Chief Yū, tally the deposits in the manor. Also, find the Finance Minister."