Konoha had its own Will of Fire.
For example, Hiruzen Sarutobi was always muttering, "Where the leaves dance, the fire burns on."
Iwagakure had its own Will of Earth.
Even Kusagakure had its own Will of Grass.
All these various wills
had made indelible contributions to their respective villages during the reign of every village leader. Naturally, his own Akatsuki Ninja Village needed a Will of Light as well!
"Lord Makoto, do you mean the Ninja Tool Theory?"
Kazuma thought for a moment before speaking slowly.
The Will of Light was still in its infancy. Kazuma had no idea what sort of political doctrine Uchiha Makoto wanted, so he directly brought up the prevailing ideology of the ninja world.
Ninja Tool Theory!
Uchiha Makoto remained silent.
That accursed Ninja Tool Theory had appeared.
This ideology could be called the root of all evil, having caused countless tragedies. Yet it was not entirely without use. In this fiercely competitive Warring States Period, ninjas steeped in the Ninja Tool Theory would do everything in their power to complete their missions.
Even if it meant sacrificing their lives.
This desperate, all-or-nothing spirit was what guaranteed ninja clans a steady stream of high-quality missions. Employers cared about completion rates too. If every mission failed, they would naturally turn to a more reliable ninja clan. Without missions, there was no income. It was a cruel reality.
Even though the Ninja Village Era had already begun, Ninja Tool Theory would remain the mainstream ideology of the ninja world for a long time to come.
It would not be until decades later, during the middle and later years of Hiruzen Sarutobi's rule, that things began to change.
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi could be so cowardly at times that it made one's teeth itch, and although he was willing