How to Change the Ninja World's Situation

"Conqueror's Haki, huh..." Zi Xu felt the changes in his body. He could clearly sense that his physique had gained a tangible boost from awakening this Haki, and his control over his own body had become more effortless.

Zi Xu tried, but he couldn't consciously control the release of his Haki, let alone advanced applications like Conqueror's Haki Infusion. For now, his Conqueror's Haki was at the initial stage of awakening—unable to be controlled or used at will. It only activated on its own when his emotions fluctuated violently, and he couldn't control its range or target, striking friend and foe alike.

Still, Zi Xu was quite satisfied. Conqueror's Haki was, after all, a rare ability that appeared in only one in millions. In One Piece, even the top-tier powerhouses wouldn't dare claim a reputation without it. Cultivating the Haki system to its peak was no weaker than a Demon Fruit.

After all, the Pirate King himself was a Haki user without a Devil Fruit. And Red-haired Shanks had trained his Conqueror's Haki to such a high level that it became a passive ability he could keep active at all times. Still, they didn't rely solely on Haki; they also depended on Taijutsu and swordsmanship.

"System, can Armament Haki and Observation Haki be unlocked? Can Conqueror's Haki be upgraded with points?"

[Given the host's current state, it is not recommended to unlock abilities in quick succession. Doing so will cost more points.]

[Conqueror's Haki cannot be trained. It will only strengthen when the host's own spirit and strength improve.]

[The host can enhance their spirit by battling powerful enemies, thereby driving the growth of Conqueror's Haki.]

[Detected: Host has completed the second ring organization mission. Detected: Host's comprehensive strength has reached B-. Novice missions will no longer be issued. From now on, accepting missions will require reward points. Please use reward points wisely.]

[You have obtained Ninjutsu: Adamantine Sealing Chains.]

"Damn, I jumped the gun. You could've said something sooner." Zi Xu felt the system's notification came too late. He had already spent all his reward points to unlock the Haki system, meaning he didn't even have the points needed to accept missions now.

But when he saw the final notification, he felt a surge of joy, thinking it was compensation from the system. After carefully recalling, though, he remembered that one of the mission rewards was a "random A-rank Ninjutsu." It had been so long that he'd nearly forgotten about it.

A somewhat ancient, dark red scroll appeared in Zi Xu's hand. He unrolled it and read through the first few pages, his expression gradually growing serious. If he used this technique well... it might be no weaker than Haki.

"Adamantine Sealing Chains, a unique Sealing Technique of the Uzumaki Clan. It allows the user to extend multiple Chakra chains from their back. These can serve as powerful attack weapons, create Barriers, and seal enemies. When combined with the Uzumaki Clan's vast Chakra reserves, the power it unleashes is terrifying." Zi Xu couldn't help but sigh in admiration as he read the description, and his disgust for Danzo deepened.

"That old bastard probably kept the Ninjutsu left by my body's parents for himself—something similar to this Sealing Technique. Even though only the Uzumaki Clan can use it, he'd rather hoard it and never use it than leave it to an outsider like me. Or maybe he planned to use those Ninjutsu Scrolls to buy me off later..."

The more Zi Xu thought about it, the angrier he got. He decided to stop dwelling on it. After memorizing the training steps and Chakra flow patterns, he put the scroll away and began planning how to execute the Adamantine Sealing Chains.

Zi Xu pulled up the organization module again. Ignoring the clutter, he opened the organization's strength display, which showed C+. His current comprehensive strength was B-, meaning he had raised his organization's rating. Chino was probably between C+ and C, while Hatsumi was between C and C-.

He noticed a small "2/3" marker next to "Escape Konoha's Control" in the organization missions. Now, only Chino's "Caged Bird" curse mark remained unresolved. The road ahead looked bright.

"But not having mission points to accept missions hurts. So the first two missions were basically novice missions. Still, according to what the system said earlier, changing the situation in the ninja world can also earn points. In fact, that might be the proper way to gain points.

With strength at B-, I should have some ability to make changes." Zi Xu calmed his thoughts, sat back on the bed, and began planning how to alter the state of the ninja world.

Zi Xu's awakening of Conqueror's Haki hadn't taken long. The afternoon sunlight filtered through the leaves by the window, casting a dark green glow that carried a strangely lazy feel. Zi Xu pushed open the window, letting the outside breeze cool his somewhat muddled head.

"Right now, the ninja world's technological development is skewed. If I could mass-produce thermal weapons using Chakra as an energy source, it might drastically change the situation. Alternatively, I could use various Kekkei Genkai to create mass-producible test subjects—multi-element Chakra Nuclear Bombs, Earth Release tanks..."

Zi Xu had knowledge from another world, with all kinds of modern weapons stored in his mind. He hadn't eaten pork, but he'd seen pigs run.

"No, no! Why did I instinctively jump to the extreme path of building weapons? If I hand these high-powered weapons over to the ninja villages, given their nature, the most likely outcome is an immediate, larger war. They'd use absolute force to crush other villages and unify the world..."

Don't expect politicians to care about ecology or peace. Zi Xu had too many examples from his past life to forget. In their eyes, even if they know there will be consequences, as long as it achieves their goals, they'll downplay those consequences. At worst, they'll just bow and apologize. 'I already said sorry, what more do you want from me?'

"Looks like I'm still being influenced by this place. I need to keep a clearer head from now on. Aim for peace, don't turn into a terrorist organization or a war profiteer. The changes for the ninja world should focus on the civilians." Zi Xu came to this conclusion after a series of considerations.

First, civilians and ninja were practically two different species. The former's production activities mainly served the latter, while the latter had a duty to protect the former. But everyone knew that when real disaster struck, ninja had plenty of ways to escape. Civilians, however, had no chance to run. They could only be slaughtered, unable to choose their own fate.

Second, the conflict between civilians and ninja ran deep. It was just suppressed by the overwhelming force of the ninja class. Civilians still had to live. Farming depended on the whims of nature. Ninja could clearly use Ninjutsu to make crops grow better, but who could afford to hire lofty ninja to waste their precious Chakra on watering and fertilizing? So the appearance of ninja hadn't brought farmers convenience; instead, it had added pressure.

Finally, civilians had no say in the conflicts between ninja. No matter what, they were the ones who suffered. Every ninja village claimed to protect its villagers while actually oppressing civilians.

"Everyday technology here has developed pretty well. What civilians need now is the power to protect themselves and a stable life. The latter requires the former to guarantee it. In the end, it all circles back to the same point." Zi Xu scratched his head in frustration. At its core, the gap in power between the two sides was too vast. At that moment, Zi Xu wished he had someone skilled in research or science to help him.

"But... who would study science in a world where martial power is everything? People say, 'I believe in Chakra,' 'I believe in the gods.' Then I come along and say, 'I believe in science.' Does that even make sense?" Giving up on finding a like-minded person, he decided to start with Chakra tools—items that could store Chakra and release it when needed.

"I really am not cut out for this research stuff. I'd better focus on training. If I can't figure out a solution, I'll just wait until I'm strong enough and deal with them one by one." Lacking any immediate inspiration, Zi Xu decided to go out for a walk. Maybe he'd stumble upon some ideas.

Shutting yourself in and building a cart won't get you anywhere. Without investigation, you have no right to speak. Zi Xu decided to deeply understand the lives and thoughts of civilians.

Though it was already afternoon, there was still time before dark. The evening breeze gently brushed the houses, and the swaying trees occasionally dropped a few withered leaves. The temperature was just right—neither the scorching sun of noon nor the heavy gloom of dusk. It was the best time for exercise, aside from early morning.

Zi Xu didn't head to the village center. That area was mostly the domain of prestigious clans, and the shops catered to ninja. It wasn't where he wanted to go. Walking and stopping along the way, he moved farther from the center. The shops around him showed a clear shift—from the bustling "Ninja Tool Shops" and "Taijutsu Martial Halls" of the center to the down-to-earth "Seed Shops" and "Fertilizer Shops" here.

The target clientele was also different. The architecture changed from the ornate, two-story painted buildings of the center to simple, practical single-story houses. Zi Xu even spotted a few farm plots here, though most farmland was outside the village.

But over the years, due to his age and other factors, Konoha hadn't allowed them to leave the village, claiming it was for their protection. So Zi Xu didn't know much about the world beyond the village.

Zi Xu sat down next to a small restaurant. He didn't go inside, just sat by the entrance, watching the passersby and listening to their conversations.

"Looks like the harvest won't be good this year. It rained heavily right after we sowed, and all the seeds got washed away."

"Some places are drowning, others are drying up. My field hasn't seen a drop of rain, and the seedlings are almost scorched. I borrowed a water-storage scroll this year, but now I'm afraid I won't even be able to pay back the cost of the scroll."

"I heard it's because those ninja got into a fight with ninja from another village while setting up a Barrier outside. Their battles end up hurting us."

"Sigh, what can we do living in this era? Just accept it. It's not like we have the talent to become ninja..."

Author's Note: Good morning. No days off for Labor Day—working through the holiday.