a bolt from the blue!!
The news of the assassination of the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning caused a huge uproar as soon as it was exposed, and it quickly spread throughout the entire Ninja world!
Konoha TV was constantly broadcasting the latest news, and Konoha's publishing house and printing plant were also working at full capacity to print newspapers and distribute them throughout the streets and alleys of Konoha.
The headlines about the Hyuga Clan were instantly overshadowed by this major news, turning it into obscured junk news that no one cared about.
Although in terms of the sheer scale of the tragedy...
The assassination of the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning was far less serious than the Amegakure Incident. After all, in the Land of Rain, the Rain Ninja killed Daimyo and nobles according to their family genealogies, vividly demonstrating to the Ninja world what it meant to "trample the streets with the bones of nobles and burn the imperial treasury to ashes."
What are Daimyo and nobles?
Do they have fists as big as a ninja's? Do they possess invincible Kekkei Genkai like the Uchiha?
They have nothing!
Why are Daimyo and high-ranking officials inherently superior?
I would rather the Rain Ninja transform into demons than allow nobles to stand in the temple.
The ninja war lasted eight years, yet not a single village died. With a single stroke of their pens, the Ninja world was littered with corpses. For such insects, only...
Kill! Kill! Kill!
The Daimyo and nobles were so frightened that they immediately formed a five-ninja alliance to wipe out Amegakure.
The Land of Rain lost not only Daimyo but also countless nobles, while the Land of Lightning lost only a Daimyo. The two are incomparable in terms of numbers, but from another perspective, the latter is far more egregious.
Even though Amegakure set a precedent and has stubbornly survived to this day, the mainstream view in the Ninja world is that Amegakure will eventually be wiped out by the Daimyo; it will just take a little more time and a little more money.
Now even the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning is dead!
He died from assassination!
Regardless of how he died or what the truth is, it no longer matters. Since the era of the Ninja Village, such a thing has never happened before. Even in the earlier Warring States Period, the assassination of Daimyo was an extremely rare occurrence.
This means the situation is starting to get out of control. A precedent has been set, and if there's one, there will be two, and surely there will be a third!
Who's next?
How the Daimyo and nobles are going to sleep now?
The collapse of rites and music
It's truly a collapse of morality and social order.
The era that followed was ten times more terrifying than the Warring States Period.
During the Warring States Period, the states were constantly at war, the ninja clans fought each other incessantly, and the Daimyo and nobles were shameless, with instances of the inferior overthrowing the superior, fathers killing sons, and sons imprisoning fathers occurring frequently. However, they still managed to reason, adhere to principles, and follow etiquette and law.
The saying goes, "Punishment does not apply to high-ranking officials."
As long as they obediently kneel down and surrender, they will most likely only have their property confiscated and their titles stripped, rather than their entire family dying or even their surname being unable to be passed down.
If the current situation escalates and gets out of control, those ninjas who have gone mad with killing will really come knocking on their door one by one according to the family tree. The tragedy in the Land of Rain is still fresh in everyone's mind, and no nobleman wants such a thing to happen to them.
This is absolutely terrifying, like a nightmare.
In a short time
All eyes in the Ninja world are focused on the Land of Lightning.
News writers are ushering in a golden age; at this juncture of transition between the old and new eras, every event that occurs is worthy of being recorded in history.
They are the witnesses and chroniclers of their time!
Uchiha Nan was pleased with this outcome.
Although all of this was beyond Uchiha Nan's expectations, overall it was a good thing.
Aside from a few minor flaws
As the current Hokage, the assassination of a Daimyo is bound to cause turmoil in the international situation. Konoha is no longer a purely military organization like before, so Uchiha Nan has no choice but to start working overtime.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire was so frightened by this incident that he couldn't sleep. He had a long-distance call with Uchiha Nan that night to discuss how to handle the situation.
" Hokage, tell me the truth, does this have anything to do with Konoha?"
"How could the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning be suddenly assassinated? In this Ninja world, accomplishing such a thing is no easy feat."
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire looked haggard, his voice was full of fatigue, and dark circles appeared around his eyes.
Since learning of the assassination of the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, he hasn't slept soundly again, unlike others.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire knows best who is behind the events that have occurred in the Ninja world in recent years.
"Your Highness, this matter has absolutely nothing to do with Konoha!"
"Really? Hokage, you can't be lying to me!"
"Of course it's true!"
Uchiha Nan spoke with absolute certainty.
However, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire still looked distrustful.
This annoyed Uchiha Nan.
I'm not Danzo, that master of scapegoating; I can't just take the blame for everything! ( Danzo, I miss you.)
I admit it!
Major events that have occurred in the Ninja world in recent years.
I'm behind everything from behind the scenes, but I can't just assume I'm responsible for every major incident that happens in the Ninja world, can I? Where's the justice in that?
" Hokage, then who do you think committed such a heinous act?"
The Land of Fire Daimyo was deeply disturbed. He could not tolerate such a heinous and Daimyo assassination attempt targeting a daimyo spreading throughout the Ninja world. He had to thoroughly investigate the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice!
"Your Highness, this matter has only just occurred. The Land of Lightning and Konoha are far apart, and even Konoha cannot quickly ascertain the truth. However, I have already dispatched Anbu ninja to investigate, and I am also in contact with the Kumogakure."
Uchiha Nan shook his head.
He has already sent people to investigate.
There are quite a few suspicious individuals.
Kumogakure, Amegakure, the Daimyo's political enemies, bounty hunters, Missing-nin, and more.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire fell silent upon hearing this.
He still felt that the Hokage was involved in this matter, after all, the Hokage had always been interested in the chair he sat on.
In the past
The ninjas/ninja villages are responsible for military affairs, Daimyo is responsible for the economy and people's livelihood. Financial matters are handled by the Daimyo; if he can't resolve them, then the ninjas/ninja villages will try to lower commission rates and increase the number of missions.
Even if it means starving to death, the rules must not be broken.
As the saying goes, starving to death is a small matter, but losing one's integrity is a great one.
This has been how it's been for hundreds of years.
But then Uchiha Nan appeared.
The new edition of The Will of Fire was always kept by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire on his bedside table.
Now that Konoha has broken free from the control of the Land of Fire, the shackles that once bound the ninja village have been completely shattered by the Hokage, Hokage controls both ninjas and vast wealth.
Having secured military and financial power, how could he possibly tolerate having someone else standing above him?
Even if I misunderstood the Hokage, if one of the Hokage's ninjas wanted to advance further, pursue more power and wealth, one day he might suddenly put the Daimyo's clothes on the Hokage.
What about the Hokage?
You can't exactly take your clothes off again, can you?
He would probably yell, "You've really ruined my life!"
Then
On that very day, his head would appear before the Hokage.
" Hokage, several years have passed since we first met. Life is as short as a fleeting moment. Those who pursue power and wealth are merely trying to accumulate enough money to squander in their short lives, to indulge in pleasure, and to ensure that their descendants will not suffer. In a way, we Daimyo are no different."
"We use the power we hold to indulge in pleasure, and then pass that power on to our descendants, so that they too can live a carefree life and enjoy the pleasures that power brings."
Daimyo suddenly began to sigh.
Uchiha Nan nodded.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire was absolutely right.
This is what any ordinary, normal person would think.
"The future of the Ninja world is uncertain, and I can no longer see where it will lead. I wonder if the Hokage can point me in the right direction?"
That's what Daimyo said.
He had to take advantage of the fact that he still had leverage and make a deal with the Hokage, otherwise, once things got out of control, it would be all over.
"Oh~"
"While I may not know your Daimyo, have you heard of an offline monarchy?"
Uchiha Nan smiled.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire remained as dignified as ever; he preferred people like this.
What is an offline monarchy?
"It's very simple. As the name suggests, the monarch decentralizes power, entrusting national affairs to experts, while the Daimyo can simply enjoy wealth and luxury on his own land, using the wealth he has accumulated to invest in emerging industries, accumulating enough shares for his descendants so they can enjoy wealth and luxury every day, drinking and making merry, accompanied by beautiful women. Isn't that wonderful and carefree?"
Uchiha Nan patiently persuaded him, and his words even moved himself.
Damn it!
Just thinking about those days makes me happy.
The power of the Daimyo will definitely be fully acquired by Konoha, and those lazy, unambitious nobles who only know how to sit on the sidelines and do nothing will certainly die.
This is Uchiha Nan's bottom line.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire listened and pondered.
The Ninja world is completely different now.
Times have changed!
That's true, at least in the Land of Fire.
Ninjas are no longer the same as they used to be, just fighting and killing, begging for food with Kunai and Shuriken.
In the Land of Fire, a series of new industries initiated by ninjas emerged. They gradually replaced and improved upon the old industries. The ninjas put down their Shuriken and Kunai and devoted themselves to companies with advanced productivity invested in by Konoha.
Konoha had never launched several large-scale ninja wars of aggression, and the village's economy was getting better and better, developing like a rocket, so it didn't need the meager funding from the Land of Fire.
Following this trend
The Ninja world will generally move towards peace.
Warring States Period, and even during the era of ninja villages, ninjas fought to the death because they only had one way to live: if they didn't take on missions, they wouldn't earn money, and without money, they couldn't survive.
Although hatred also played a part in it.
But none of that matters.
With massive amounts of money poured in, no fire of anger is too deep to extinguish.
Even Amaterasu's flames must be extinguished!
Only when there is money and enough bread, would any ninja be willing to risk their lives to earn money, to think about carrying out missions, or to think about fighting?
In Hokage's words, increased productivity will mask all the contradictions.
Whoever represents the most developed and advanced productive forces should obtain national power and the power to control the world.
And now, the people who possess the most developed and advanced productive forces
Without a doubt, they are ninjas!
Those who hinder the development of productivity are hindering the peace of the Ninja world; they are the sinners of the Ninja world.
These people are no ordinary criminals!
They have seriously violated the Will of Fire of Konoha and must be completely eradicated by Konoha until they are completely wiped out of this Ninja world!
Who are the obstacles to productivity?
Naturally, it refers to the Daimyo and those nobles!
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire recalled the words in the new edition of the Will of Fire book, and a chill ran down his spine.
Sometimes, choosing to retire at the peak of one's career is a wise choice.
Konoha's emerging industries are practically money-printing machines. Over the years, I have been continuously investing Konoha Konoha's industries and becoming a shareholder. As long as my descendants don't mess things up, these shares are enough for them to live a life of luxury.
certainly
Ultimately, wealth cannot compare to power.
Wealth without power is like a rootless plant. The Daimyo of the Land of Fire must be afraid. If he really listens to Konoha's advice, the Land of Fire will one day be reformed into a "monarchical offline system," and he will have to live at the mercy of others, that is, be their dog.
Even if I'm willing to be a dog
The ministers and many nobles of the Land of Fire would certainly not agree.
Whether they live or die
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire doesn't matter.
The main concern for the Land of Fire Daimyo is that these guys will definitely oppose the Hokage under his name.
" Hokage, this matter is of utmost importance; I cannot attend to it in a short time."
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire was already considering abdication; the Ninja world was far too dangerous, but he still couldn't make up his mind.
This matter, after all, involved the life and fortune of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. The hard work of his ancestors had suddenly been destroyed in his hands, and he needed some time to convince himself of this.
"It's alright, Your Highness. You can come to me anytime if you've thought it through."
Uchiha Nan smiled and said.
He wasn't in a hurry. Taking control of the Land of Fire at the lowest possible cost, if it only took a little more time, would be a worthwhile deal.
Oh, right.
" Lord Hokage seems to be still unmarried. I wonder how things are progressing with my daughter? Have you made love yet? When do you plan to get married? How many children do you plan to have after marriage?"
"Actually, I have several daughters, and they're quite pretty. If the Hokage is interested, I can send them all to Konoha in a couple of days."
"Stop, stop, stop"
Uchiha Nan quickly waved his hand.
The topic is changing too fast; why are they starting to covet their lower bodies again?
Daimyo, I'm happy that you want to build me a Hokage, but I don't like Hokage if you want my harem to explode.
"Alright, since the Hokage has agreed."
"Then it's decided."
"I'll send my daughter to Konoha tomorrow."
The Land of Fire Daimyo selectively ignored Uchiha Nan's opinion and made his own decision. In any case, he had already bought a lot of land and houses in Konoha, so his daughter would not lack a place to stay.
If even one of his daughters could sleep with the Hokage and have a child, he would have hit the jackpot.