Hashirama, on the other hand, was quite interested in this matter and kept discussing it with Ran.
Mito also offered some unique insights from another angle, but after discussing it all, her approach was a little too slow.
It was not suitable for the Land of Whirlpools' current situation.
In the end, Ran's ideas were basically aligned with Hashirama's: use a swift blade to cut through the mess and kill everyone who deserved to die.
Purge those parasites, then carry out sweeping reforms. Though things might feel a little unfamiliar at first,
it would not take long for everything to improve.
By then, the country would regain its vitality.
"Thank you so much, Lord Hashirama. You've given me many new ideas and greatly increased my chances of success this time."
Hashirama waved a hand. "With Torikaze helping you this time, he'll give you plenty of advice on many matters. His abilities are far greater than mine, and his way of looking at things is very novel."
"Who knows? He might even casually resolve problems you never considered."
Ran had no doubts about the truth of those words. After all, everyone knew that Konoha had grown to its current scale largely because of Torikaze.
Strength was one part of it, but Konoha's mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries was also the foundation of its growth and prosperity.
But in the end, everything still came down to strength. Fortunately, Ran was Kage-level, placing him around average among the various Village Chiefs. He would not be looked down upon during negotiations because of his strength.
"When the graduation ceremony comes around, make sure to interact more with the leaders of other countries. It will help you build many connections, which may come in handy when you're seeking an economic path forward for the