Five Plans

The Land of Waves Cabinet was the nation's highest governing body and the place most revered by its people.

Yamei, Shisui, Pakura, and more than a dozen others had gathered here. In addition, Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Izumi had also been asked by Yamei to participate.

Everyone looked passionately at the young man at the head of the table.

"Over the past two years, it was thanks to your efforts that the Land of Waves achieved its current prosperity. In the future history of the ninja world, each of you will leave behind a brilliant mark! You will be explorers and pioneers of a brand-new path for the ninja world! In the future, countless people will commemorate you as monuments!"

A round of manipulation immediately sent everyone's fervor soaring. At that moment, they seemed to have found their own worth and wanted to devote themselves wholeheartedly!

Yamei looked at their attitudes with satisfaction, then his expression turned solemn as he said in a deep voice, "But the Land of Waves is only our starting point!"

"We cannot become satisfied just because we have achieved this little bit! Our goal is the entire ninja world! Our goal is to spread our doctrine across the world!"

"I swear to follow Lord Yamei unto death!" Zabuza cried out excitedly.

He was a ninja who had grown up and emerged from the Blood Mist. He had already seen through Kirigakure's bloodshed and darkness, and he loathed it all.

That was why he had defected. And he was not the only one—many people from Kirigakure had defected as well!

But now, he had found a new ideal, one worth risking his life to fulfill!

"I swear to follow Lord Yamei unto death!" everyone present shouted in unison!

Shisui watched the scene with a smile. Yamei, I wonder if you're satisfied with the answer I submitted to you?

Mikoto and Izumi were equally shaken. Although they had already received the relevant information, seeing this scene with their own eyes still stirred their hearts.

The way they looked at Yamei was also filled with admiration. This boy... no! This man! He really did seem like a god!

Seeing that everyone's enthusiasm had been stirred, Yamei lightly tapped the table with his finger and said, "Since everyone is so motivated, I will now present the corresponding plans."

As he spoke, Yamei walked to Mikoto and Izumi's side. "These two are powerful members of the Uchiha Clan: Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Izumi!"

Everyone turned to look at them.

Izumi and Mikoto hurriedly stood and greeted everyone.

"I believe everyone knows what happened in Konoha. They are among the Uchiha Clan members I protected! Likewise, they will become citizens of the Land of Waves!"

Clap, clap, clap! Everyone applauded to welcome them.

Yamei nodded. "The culture of the Land of Waves will be one of great inclusiveness! Just as the ocean embraces all rivers, tolerance makes greatness! Therefore, I do not wish for something like what happened in Konoha to occur here. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" Everyone present nodded solemnly.

Izumi and Mikoto's eyes reddened as they watched. A profound sense of security enveloped them at that moment, and their days of constant fear were gone forever.

"Very good. The first point I am proposing today is the concept of multiethnic integration! Broad cultural tolerance, integration of smaller cultures, and fair treatment of talent!"

As he spoke, Yamei looked at Shisui. "Izumi has awakened the Mangekyo, but she lacks experience. Shisui, help train her."

"I will."

Shisui gave Izumi a surprised look. He knew that she was a genius, but he was still astonished to learn that she had awakened the Mangekyo.

"Also, whether it is Shisui or Izumi!" Yamei stared intently at the two of them and said in a deep voice, "The Mangekyo's power may be great, but it is limited! Do not use it casually unless necessary."

"Understood." Both of them nodded in agreement.

"Mm. In the future, I will find a way to ensure that your use of the Mangekyo is no longer restricted." Yamei did not avoid saying this in front of anyone, because he was not worried in the slightest.

"Does anyone have any objections to the first point? If so, you may raise them."

After a long while, no one spoke. Yamei nodded and continued, "Next is the second point: people's livelihoods!"

"I hope that in the days ahead, everyone will properly handle healthcare, education, infrastructure, and other matters to ensure the people's standard of living! Does anyone object?"

This time, the meeting hall did not immediately fall silent. Instead, the sound of pens writing continuously filled the room. Everyone was recording Yamei's words.

"It seems no one has any objections." Yamei smiled and took a scroll from his robes. When he opened it, it revealed a map of the Five Great Nations and the surrounding smaller countries.

"Next comes the issue of future development."

"Third point! Develop productive capacity, establish a complete production system, and export products throughout the ninja world! Expand the Land of Waves' economic influence in other nations!"

Yamei's voice brooked no doubt. Economic influence was no less significant than a war!

Konoha was indeed powerful, but it still needed the support of the Land of Fire's Daimyo's Mansion! That was because it lacked a complete economic chain!

As long as the Land of Waves' economy became strong enough, no one would dare provoke it casually—unless they wanted to plunge their own nation into crisis!

No one present was foolish. They instantly understood the deeper meaning behind Yamei's arrangements, and their gazes became fervent.

Yamei was very satisfied by this. After seeing that everyone had written it down, he said, "Next is the fourth point: diplomacy!"

"Establish relations with neighboring small nations, and attempt contact with the great nations! At the same time, spread our ideas in secret! Use the small nations as springboards! Then spread our doctrine across the world!"

"This must be done gradually. Enlightening people's minds is a step-by-step process, and it concerns our future as well! Therefore, I hope we proceed steadily and surely!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yamei sensed that the atmosphere had grown quiet. Raising his eyes, he saw that everyone was looking at him as though he were a god.

This was not a dream! Lord Yamei's ambition... truly encompassed the entire ninja world!

"Ahem, does anyone have any questions?" Yamei coughed twice, drawing everyone's attention back.

"Lord... are you really not a god?" Haku asked with worship in his eyes, though he seemed a little embarrassed.

"Of course I am not a god. I am merely an ordinary ninja." Yamei smiled wryly.

"Even if Lord Yamei is not a god, in our eyes, you are one!" Pakura's eyes burned as though she wanted to swallow Yamei whole.

"That's right! Lord Yamei is the god who came to save our world!" the others echoed excitedly.

Yamei looked helpless and quickly raised a hand to signal for everyone to stop.

"I know everyone is passionate because you have seen hope for the future, but I hope you will pour that passion into your work, rather than blindly worshipping me."

"Alright, I will now announce the fifth point, and the final one: intelligence and military affairs!"

"With so many ninjas present, I will not elaborate on the importance of intelligence. Therefore, I hope the Land of Waves will establish its own intelligence organization as soon as possible!"

"Besides an intelligence organization, military strength cannot be neglected! A nation without sufficient strength will ultimately have no voice! Falling behind means getting beaten! I hope everyone remembers that!"

"Alright, those are the five plans I have laid out. Does anyone have anything to add? You are welcome to discuss them and speak freely!"

After Yamei finished, he returned to his seat. Watching the people below discuss matters enthusiastically, he could not help but smile.

Mr. Ying! I seem to understand your grand ambition to sweep across the six realms now!