In the year 27 of Konoha, a revolutionary storm that would sweep across the ninja world quietly began to form in the Land of Whirlpools. However, very few people still understood what kind of impact this reform in the Land of Whirlpools would bring to the ninja world. Because...
The one-nation-one-village system was established by the God of Shinobi, a great policy that ended the Warring States period of the ninja world.
No matter which hidden village or which country, none of them believed that the Land of Whirlpools, by not establishing a hidden village, would pose any threat to them.
Shinobi...
Were the mainstream of this world.
...
Kirigakure...
Hokage's office.
"Land of Whirlpools?" The Mizukage frowned as he read the report submitted by the shinobi sent to observe the Land of Whirlpools.
"Red regime?"
What the hell was this?
A country without a hidden village was basically...
Easy prey.
It wasn't as if such countries didn't exist in the ninja world, but they were all...
In that case, why was the Land of Whirlpools abandoning Uzushiogakure?
Were they planning to give up their independent regime to seek protection from Konoha?
Otherwise...
"Keep a close eye on Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools," Yuki Kiyoi said to the Anbu below. "Report immediately if there are any developments."
"Yes!"
No matter what...
They absolutely could not give Konoha a chance to grow stronger. Kirigakure had to catch up...
"Opportunity..." Yuki Kiyoi sighed. "Where is Kirigakure's chance to grow stronger?"
Because of the First War, Kirigakure's finances were still depleted and had only just recovered. But if they wanted to catch up to Konoha, the victorious nation...
It still wasn't enough.
"How is the Jinchūriki project progressing?" Kiyoi asked the new Mizukage advisor beside him. "The Jinchūriki is crucial for us."
Without a Jinchūriki...
Kirigakure would have even less chance of catching up.
"There has been some progress," the Mizukage advisor said with a frown. "But the sacrifices have been..."
Yuki Kiyoi waved his hand. "These sacrifices are necessary. Have the sealing team continue. No matter what, they must succeed!"
Peace...
Would not last long.
...
Land of Whirlpools...
After the speech, the citizens of the Land of Whirlpools threw themselves into production and construction with excitement.
As for Uzumaki Jun...
"Establishing the Land of Whirlpools' official merchant fleet is a task that must be completed now," Uzumaki Jun said to the high-ranking officials of the Land of Whirlpools. "And now, there's no need to do it secretly anymore."
Now, he had truly...
Reached the level of a Kage. Whether it was chakra attributes, ninjutsu, or taijutsu, Uzumaki Jun could now confidently say that he was the strongest in this era.
Of course...
Excluding Madara, who could crush Kage-level opponents like dogs.
And Madara was already old now.
"Yes!" Gato nodded. As the Minister of Commerce, foreign trade was his responsibility, so this task fell to him. "Other things are manageable, but salt..."
"..." Uzumaki Jun thought for a moment. "Sell the technology."
Someone in the ninja world would inevitably discover the method of producing sea salt. This technique couldn't be kept secret for long. In that case, it was better to sell it for money. Besides...
The common people of this era were too poor.
There wasn't much profit to be made from them.
"In that case..." Gato frowned. "We can only sell it to coastal countries."
"That's up to you," Uzumaki Jun said. "As long as we don't suffer losses."
"As for the Science Institute..."
"Grand Elder, I'll leave it to you."
"No problem," the Grand Elder nodded. They had already been conducting research, and now it was just a matter of formalizing it.
"Not just technology, but agricultural development must also be researched. See if we can develop a high-yield crop."
"Crops..." The Grand Elder frowned. They had no experience in this area.
They didn't even know where to start...
"Sigh..." Seeing the Grand Elder's expression, Uzumaki Jun sighed inwardly. Biological talent...
The Land of Whirlpools was lacking in all kinds of talent.
He wondered if Hiruko had defected yet.
Last time he went to Konoha, he didn't see the Sannin or Hiruko...
If he had defected, perhaps the Land of Whirlpools could gain a real technical expert.
"Try it first. If it doesn't work, we'll think of another way," Uzumaki Jun said. With the population growing, land and food were critical. For now, they could only exchange some farming techniques, such as paddy fields, composting, deep planting, and so on.
"As for Kakuzu, the current national funds..."
Kakuzu, hearing the question directed at him, rolled his eyes and said helplessly, "Are almost empty..."
Even my personal savings are gone.
"Heh..." Uzumaki Jun laughed awkwardly. Of course, he knew the situation. He quickly turned to Gato.
"..."
Gato nodded helplessly. "I'll try to get some funds flowing back as soon as possible."
"In that case, the next step is the three-year development plan," Uzumaki Jun said, seeing that everyone was already familiar with their tasks. "In the next three years, the Land of Whirlpools has three goals."
"First, establish the first affiliated elementary school of the Land of Whirlpools," Uzumaki Jun said. "Ensure that all children of the right age can attend school."
"Divide it into combat and science tracks. For the science track, the Science Research Institute will have to work hard."
Since the mainstream was still shinobi and ninjutsu, the Land of Whirlpools currently lacked talent in this area. They could only rely on the elders for now.
"Second, the official establishment of the Land of Whirlpools' welfare institution. Mom will be in charge of this," Uzumaki Jun said, looking at his mother. "If you need anything, ask Dad."
Dad had almost become a construction fanatic. He didn't even attend meetings anymore, focusing solely on leading the people in national construction.
"Mm!" Uzumaki Meirin clenched her fists and nodded with narrowed eyes, indicating she understood. Every day for the past while, he had come home drunk. It was time to properly...
"Third, the distribution of national ID cards," Uzumaki Jun said. "Each team leader will be responsible for their own squad. Those who meet the requirements can become citizens of the Land of Whirlpools."
This was going to be a troublesome task.
In a society that hadn't yet entered the information age, any tedious task was not simple.
"Make sure there are no mistakes. And if spies are discovered..."
"Tie them up and make them pave roads."
"Well, that's about it," Uzumaki Jun thought for a moment. There didn't seem to be anything else to add. "With that, the first plenary session of the first National Congress is officially adjourned."
As for anything missed...
They could always add it later.
"Everyone, go and handle your respective tasks."
"Yes!"
Uzumaki Jun watched as the high-ranking officials left the conference room and rubbed his temples. Managing a country was indeed not easy. Everything was still in the exploratory stage. What a headache.
Suddenly...
Uzumaki Jun opened his closed eyes and narrowed them. He lowered his hand and looked at a corner.
"You're here?"