The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 287 Spring in the Land of Snow

On the morning of the third day, the sky over the Land of Snow was unusually clear.

Wearing light cotton clothes and clutching a bronze key, Fuuka Koyuki, along with Asama Sandayu and ten trusted men, set off towards the summit of the snow mountain.

Last night, she made a point of reading her father's notes and learned that the geothermal generator did not rely on traditional energy sources, but rather on six giant crystals on the mountaintop to absorb solar energy to operate. She felt a mix of anticipation and trepidation about the sight she was about to witness.

"Your Highness, the crystal platform is just ahead!"

The trusted confidant at the front suddenly stopped, pointed to the platform ahead, and shouted.

Looking up, Feng Hua Xiaoxue saw six giant crystals, each over ten meters tall, lined up on a flat platform at the top of the mountain.

The crystal surface is as smooth as a mirror, refracting seven colors of light under the sun, like six rainbow monuments embedded in the snow.

In front of the giant crystal stands a hexagonal platform.

There is a hole in the center of the platform that fits perfectly in the shape of a bronze key, which is obviously the key to activating the device.

"Is this the 'seven-colored crystal' recorded in my father's diary?"

Feng Hua Xiaoxue walked to the crystal, reached out and gently touched its surface, feeling a cool sensation on her fingertips.

Following the instructions in her diary, she slowly inserted the bronze key into the hole.

With a soft "click," the key fit perfectly into the hole.

As Feng Hua Xiaoxue turned the key, seven-colored light began to shine around the stone platform, spreading along the patterns and connecting to the six giant crystals.

In an instant, the six enormous crystals simultaneously burst forth with dazzling light.

Red, blue, green, yellow, purple, and orange halos intertwine, creating a rainbow of colors on the crystal surface.

Asama Santayu watched this scene in amazement: "Seven-colored crystals... I see! The former daimyo was so wise... It's incredible that he used crystals to collect sunlight as energy!"

Feng Hua Xiaoxue remained silent, her gaze fixed on the connection between the crystal and the stone platform.

As the crystal energy was continuously injected, a low "humming" sound came from below the stone platform, and the core device of the geothermal generator began to operate.

The snow around the platform is melting at a visible rate.

Water droplets dripped down the cracks in the rocks, forming tiny streams on the ground that flowed slowly down the hillside.

"Come quick! The land is showing!"

Feng Hua Xiaoxue quickly walked to the edge of the platform and looked in the direction her confidant was pointing.

The hillside, which was originally covered with thick snow, now reveals large areas of black soil.

On this moist soil, several tender green grass shoots are struggling to emerge, their leaves still covered with glistening water droplets that shimmer in the sunlight.

Near the village further away, the previously frozen river began to thaw, and the sound of the ice cracking carried on the wind, crisp and melodious.

The people at the foot of the mountain had already gathered there upon hearing the news. When they saw the snow melting on the hillside and the grass sprouting from the soil, the crowd instantly erupted in excitement.

An elderly farmer squatted by the edge of the field, his hands trembling as he grabbed a handful of damp soil and sniffed it.

"It's living soil! It's living soil where crops can grow!"

The children nearby chased after the melting water, waving branches wildly and cheering: "Spring has come to the land of snow!"

Many more people held up the newspapers that had been posted earlier, pointing to the crystal-clear light on the mountaintop and spreading the word. Some people carefully pasted the newspapers on their doors.

They offered it as an auspicious omen, and some even knelt and prayed towards the snow-capped mountain peak, silently chanting prayers.

"May the new daimyo bless you, may the new daimyo bless you."

Feng Hua Xiaoxue stood on the mountaintop, watching the people below cheering and jumping for joy, her heart filled with satisfaction.

She reached out and touched the crystal beside her, feeling the flow of energy.

A vague unease rose within him: "Energy consumption... is faster than I expected..."

It wasn't until the afternoon that Feng Hua Xiao Xue led everyone down the mountain.

Upon returning to the palace, they saw that the area outside was crowded with officials and commoners who came to announce the good news.

The village chief reported that most of the snow in the village had melted, some farmers said that their land was ready for plowing, and some craftsmen suggested that farm tools be made as soon as possible in preparation for spring plowing.

Feng Hua Xiaoxue listened patiently to everyone's reports and responded with a smile.

She didn't see the last group of people off until the sun was setting.

"Xiaoxue, you must be exhausted?"

Uchiha Mitsunori's voice came from inside the hall. He was holding a cup of hot tea and was sitting on a soft couch waiting for her.

Feng Hua Xiaoxue sat beside him, her smile gradually fading into a hint of worry: "Sanfeng, when I started the geothermal generator today, I noticed that the energy of those six crystals was being consumed very quickly, and Father's notes didn't mention any way to replenish the energy..."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Mitsunori's expression turned serious: "Those six solar crystals, although they can absorb solar energy, have limited energy reserves. They can only sustain the geothermal generator for a maximum of ten days. After ten days, the energy will be exhausted, and without new energy replenishment, the melted snow will refreeze, and the land will be covered in snow again."

Feng Hua Xiaoxue suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with shock and despair: "Only ten days? Then the people's hope... can only last ten days?"

Uchiha Mitsunaga raised his hand and gently rubbed her cheek, soothingly saying, "The altitude of the Land of Snow is between 2000 and 4000 meters. Because the 'Broken Cloud Mountain Range' to the east and the 'Snow-Covered Mountain Range' to the west are too high, they form two natural barriers that completely block the warm currents from the outside."

"If we can create a gap a kilometer wide in each of these two mountain ranges, allowing warm currents from the outside to enter the Land of Snow, we can change the climate here and fundamentally solve the problem of extreme cold. Then, even without geothermal generators, the Land of Snow will be able to usher in a true spring."

Feng Hua Xiaoxue leaned closer to the map, looking at the gap he had marked: "To open a gap in the mountains... is that even possible? Those two mountains are so high, it's probably impossible to do it by manpower alone..."

Uchiha Mitsunori smiled and raised his hand, gathering pale golden chakra: "What might be difficult for others is simple for me. I have ninjutsu that can create an opening. However, this requires your permission... After all, this is the land of the Land of Snow, and I don't want to alter it without authorization."

Looking at the gap on the map and recalling the expectant eyes of the people down the mountain, Feng Hua Xiaoxue made a decision in an instant.

"I agree! What does it matter if the people of the Snow Country live a good life? Mitsumine, I'm counting on you!"

Seeing the light in her eyes, Uchiha Mitsunori smiled and nodded.

"Don't worry, we'll go to the mountains tomorrow to investigate and pinpoint the exact location of the breach. The climate of the Snow Country is due for a real change..."