"Ten thousand years is too long; I will seize the day."
"We ninjas have been suppressed by those nobles for over a thousand years. If we don't make a change now, when will we ever get another chance?"
The road ahead is long and fraught with difficulties and obstacles.
"But are we going to leave these problems to the next generation to solve?"
Uchiha Nan's repeated questioning left the four Kage speechless.
yes!
Just because things are difficult doesn't mean we shouldn't do them.
"First and foremost, the five great ninja villages' mission is to safeguard peace in the Ninja world, maintain international peace and security, develop international friendship, promote international cooperation, and serve as a center for coordinating the actions of all nations."
Regarding the economy.
"We live in a complex and diverse Ninja world, where the spontaneous order of economic activity and individual freedom are the core forces driving social progress and prosperity—free trade."
"As a manifestation of this spontaneous order and free choice, it is the cornerstone for achieving economic prosperity and enhancing human well-being."
"Here, we, the five great ninja villages, with unwavering conviction and clear reason, call upon all those who pursue freedom and prosperity to jointly defend the principles of free trade."
Uchiha Nan spent some time talking about economics and trade, advocating liberal trade and mixing in positive values.
The four figures in front of them nodded and did not object to the proposal.
After all, the eloquent words spoken by Uchiha Nan were truly captivating.
Unwavering faith, freedom, prosperity.
Everyone likes this kind of vocabulary.
"And then there's culture. The Five Great Ninja Villages are, in a sense, of the same origin. Konoha and Sunagakure have always had a system for sending international students, and to further promote cooperation among the Five Great Ninja Villages, I think this system could be extended to all five."
"Besides."
Uchiha Nan said a lot in one breath, but since it was the first of its kind in the Ninja world, he could only set the general direction, and the rest of the details would need to be discussed in the future.
The four figures then spoke one by one, but their speeches were all rather brief.
Currently, their ambitions don't lie in the entire Ninja world; they're only focused on cleaning up the mess at home.
After several twists and turns
Uchiha Nan finally succeeded in mediating and persuaded the four Kage in front of him to establish a regular meeting system for the Five Kage.
The meeting place was naturally in Konoha.
The five great ninja villages will collectively fund the construction of a conference building in Konoha.
after
The Five Kage Summit once a month, or even once a week, to communicate, coordinate, and handle various affairs in the Ninja world.
However, as a shadow...
Their daily affairs are extremely busy, and it's impossible for them to come to Konoha every month specifically for the Five Kage Summit.
Moreover, from a safety perspective, this is also impossible.
This is the heart of Konoha, teeming with powerful experts. What if Konoha harbors even the slightest ill intentions?
So all these Kage are coming to Konoha as exchange students.
so.
The four great ninja villages will send diplomats to be stationed in Konoha to convey the will of the Kage and participate in the daily Five Kage Summit.
Of course, you can tell from the name.
The Five Kage Summit is where the five major ninja villages discuss matters. Smaller ninja villages may also come and join in the Five Kage Summit, hoping to resolve these issues.
For example, the Kusagakure, which has always regarded Konoha as its father.
However, the smaller ninja villages do not have voting rights.
" Lord Hokage, I understand your thoughts, but considering the actual situation..."
"The status of ninjas cannot be changed overnight. Even if we establish a so-called regular Five Kage Summit, how much of a ripple can it really create?"
"The world of nations, the world of nobles, the world of merchants is completely different from the world of us ninjas."
"Currently, our five great ninja villages do not have enough influence in the Ninja world to bring them to the negotiating table."
"To put it bluntly, they simply won't pay any attention to us. If things get out of control and we end up resorting to violence, that's not a long-term solution."
"Regarding the use of force... our four great ninja villages have already made our stance very clear. Besides, Hokage, you must understand that each generation has its own mission."
After the discussion about the regular Five Kage Summit system concluded, Ōnoki spoke a few words earnestly to Uchiha Nan.
Words may be finite, but meaning is infinite.
To put it bluntly...
He just felt that Uchiha Nan was too arrogant. Although Konoha was very powerful, full of martial virtue, and adorned with gold and silver,...
The rules of the ninja world are the product of thousands of years of development.
The five great ninja villages have only been established for a little over twenty years, yet they are already delusional enough to overturn all the old rules and then re-establish the rules for the ninja world.
Even Hashirama Senju, who was once hailed as the God of Ninja world, couldn't accomplish something like this.
Taking too big a step can easily lead to injury.
Setting the bar too high, then getting ignored, and finally resorting to violence in a fit of rage— Iwagakure won't stand by and watch Konoha go crazy.
Uchiha Nan looked at Ōnoki, but instead of showing any anger, he greatly appreciated Ōnoki's honesty.
In the original work
This guy, who's less than 1.4 meters tall, carried Iwagakure from the First Shinobi World War all the way to the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Furthermore, he played a key role in the early battles against Madara Uchiha of a meteor and Dust Release to clear out Susanoo. cough cough Although it was a clone.
Whether in terms of combat strength or personal wisdom, Ōnoki is no simple character.
" Tsuchikage, I understand what you mean."
"This concerns the struggle for control of the Ninja world, and it's certainly not something we can seize by holding a few meetings in a conference room."
"Therefore, we need to get the Daimyo and nobles of the Ninja world to come and negotiate with us."
"Of course, I understand your difficulties, so I will not resort to force."
Uchiha Nan said with a light laugh.
He had been planning for this day for several years.
"Gentlemen, do you know what soybeans are?"
Uchiha Nan's sudden mention of soybeans caught the four Kage off guard.
I don't know why Uchiha Nan brought up soybeans at this time.
"I know, the main ingredient in our miso soup is soybeans, who doesn't know that?" Third Ai scratched his head and said in confusion.
Perhaps it's because of the anime "Little Days".
In this Ninja world, from the highest levels to the lowest commoners, everyone who can afford it will add a bowl of miso soup to their meals.
Even Kakuzu, who's Kakuzu a tightwad, has become wealthier in recent years and has started having a bowl of miso soup with his meals.
Even the worst meal should have miso soup!
"Since the First Shinobi World War, soybean production in the Five Great Nations has been steadily increasing—or rather, soybean production across the entire Ninja world has been steadily rising."
"The importance of soybeans to the country is self-evident; it is comparable to the importance of rice, which we eat every day."
"Due to the recent surge in soybean production, some impoverished small countries, either to fill their stomachs or to pursue greater profits, have simply switched to planting soybeans exclusively."
"Even the Five Great Nations have increased their soybean planting ratios."
Uchiha Nan spoke eloquently, while Suitō, listening from the side, was already getting a little impatient.
" Hokage, what you're saying... how does it relate to the topic we're discussing today?"
Faced with Suitō's question, Uchiha Nan smiled, then said in a sinister tone:
"What if I could cause a massive reduction in soybean production this year, or even a complete crop failure in some areas?"
As soon as Uchiha Nan finished speaking, the four shadows in front of him began to tremble.
Although they are Kage, the leaders of a military group, they lead a group of full-time ninjas in fighting and killing all day long, and do not engage in any production.
However, soybeans are a common crop that is consumed daily, and as a shadow, they also need to send people out to purchase them regularly.
so.
They have some understanding of the importance of soybeans.
That truly was the livelihood of millions of canal workers.
If what Uchiha Nan said becomes a reality, the sky over the Ninja world will collapse!
If such a thing were to happen, its terror would be no less than that of a Ninja world war.
" Hokage, you must be joking..."
Ōnoki forced a stiff smile, though a sense of unease crept into his heart.
But rationally, I still feel that Uchiha Nan is talking nonsense here for no reason.
"I'm not joking."
Uchiha Nan was still smiling.
Controlling food means controlling everything!
Several years ago.
Uchiha Nan then Tobirama Senju research and develop a batch of genetically modified soybeans, and then established the Konoha Seed Company to sell these seeds to the entire Ninja world.
Tobirama creates something, it's bound to be a masterpiece.
These soybean seeds not only have a high oil yield and are resistant to pests and diseases, but also have a significantly shorter production cycle.
This batch of seeds can increase soybean yield by five levels, and when combined with fertilizer produced by Konoha Fertilizer Plant, the yield will be boosted even more dramatically!
Such excellent seeds naturally attracted the attention of the entire Ninja world.
Uchiha Nan sold these seeds to the entire Ninja world through the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and various channels in Konoha.
The goal is to get the entire Ninja world using Konoha's soybean seeds.
At first, they attracted customers by offering it at half price or even giving it away, and only after a while did they start selling it at the normal price.
Konoha's soybean seeds quickly became popular throughout the Ninja world due to their superior strength, and later even set off a wave of popularity.
This process was certainly not smooth sailing.
Despite some setbacks, the project proceeded smoothly overall.
After all, this concerns the livelihood of the entire nation, and in order to promote these soybean seeds throughout the Ninja world...
Konoha did it very carefully.
First, they registered numerous seed subsidiaries, disguising their identities and colluding with local seed companies in various countries.
Local seed companies were hired to help Konoha market its seeds, and in return, these seed companies received a cut of the profits.
Konoha's soybean seeds are of excellent quality, and they even give away fertilizer with the purchase—a good deal that seed companies like them are naturally happy to offer.
Of course, Konoha also bribed high-ranking officials in various countries.
Those wealthy people are willing to ask for and accept any amount of money.
Occasionally there are honest and upright people, but if you don't accept their bribes, your boss will, right? Your boss's boss...
If all else fails, there are always Konoha's Kunai clear the way.
Over the years
Taking the Land of Earth as an example, they are a major soybean-producing country, with a large number of farmers making a living by growing soybeans.
Now
At least 70% of farmers in their country use soybean seeds from Konoha, along with a range of complementary fertilizers produced in Konoha.
Konoha sells these soybean seeds at low prices, and also sends professional personnel to provide guidance. Even the accompanying fertilizer is discounted when you buy the seeds. Over the years, they have only made a meager profit.
For Konoha, this was practically like doing charity.
Even Kakuzu argued with Uchiha Nan several times over these matters.
Lord Hokage, what's wrong with you?
Why not go and earn some easy money?
Such good soybean seeds are being sold at such a low price!
This is such a waste!
In all the arguments that the two had, Uchiha Nan emerged victorious.
Who can blame him when Uchiha Nan is the Hokage?
However, every gift of fate comes with a hidden price.
These genetically modified soybeans have a fatal flaw: they cannot provide second-generation seeds.
In other words
These soybean seeds can only be used once.
This was certainly not because Tobirama Senju was incompetent; it was Uchiha Nan who specifically requested it.
The chives we planted have grown lush and strong; it's time to wield the sickle and harvest them.
Subsequently
Uchiha Nan clapped his hands and summoned the ninjas outside the door, instructing them to remove the hot pot from the table.
Uchiha Nan took out the sealing scroll he always carried with him and searched through it for about five minutes before finally finding what he was looking for.
"Please look at the current soybean production data for various countries, and the percentage of soybean production in each country."
"This is data from Konoha's seed company. The Five Great Nations of the Ninja world, along with various smaller countries, are all clients of Konoha's seed company. They're buying Konoha's soybean seeds. Now, please see the percentages."
Uchiha Nan analyzed the data on the paper bit by bit.
These Kage Level masters, who had spent their entire lives wielding Kunai, couldn't immediately understand what this data, along with the line charts and bar graphs, represented.
" The Land of Fire is one thing."
"Our Land of Earth actually buys so many soybean seeds from Konoha every year!"
"Our Land of Lightning is one of them."
"Our Land of Water is separated by a sea, yet we are also a major customer of your Konoha."
"Even the Land of Wind has one..."
The four shadows listened to the explanation.
While marveling at it, an indescribable fear arose deep within me.
If this continues to spread, the consequences could be terrifying.
" Konoha's soybean seeds are being sold throughout the entire Ninja world, but these soybean seeds are very special and cannot be used to produce second-generation seed varieties; that is, they can only be planted once."
"If Konoha stops selling soybean seeds starting this year..."
Uchiha Nan still wore a kind smile as he spoke slowly.
Normally
Uchiha Nan would never be so reckless as to cause such a large-scale disturbance; he would only exploit people little by little.
After all, this could really kill people.
Many, many people will die.
Those Daimyo are no harmless fools; if they collectively go berserk and launch an economic attack on Konoha, their subordinate ninja villages certainly won't stand idly by.
Once attacked by a group
Konoha might one day experience the same treatment that Amegakure is currently enjoying.
This is a terrifying thing for Konoha.
But things are different now.
Konoha plans to bring the four great ninja villages onto the war machine.