After the votes were tallied, Uzumaki Shori looked over the results and made the announcement.
"The Land of Whirlpools' first institution of higher learning, Uzumaki University, is officially established!"
Construction began on Uzumaki University's foundations.
Communication Towers sprang up across the Land of Whirlpools, while the Black Bee Drone hives along the border were gradually completed and brought into service.
Sealing Scroll Phones went on sale in the Land of Whirlpools, and many people picked them up curiously to make calls.
Uzumaki Shori was in his office, handling the day's business.
A Genin hurried into the Uzukage Office.
"Lord Uzukage, according to our intelligence, Konoha and Sunagakure officially went to war yesterday."
The Land of Whirlpools was now trading with the Land of the Moon and the Land of Lightning, accelerating its stockpiling of supplies.
With Konoha and Sunagakure at war, demand for all kinds of supplies was growing rapidly. Going to Konoha was now crucial to the Land of Whirlpools' development.
"Elder Keimei, have the Rocket Launchers ordered by Konoha been assembled? And how is the stockpiling of supplies for our country going?" Uzumaki Shori turned to ask.
"The Rocket Launchers are nearly assembled. If we're in a hurry, we can use the ones already prepared for our troops."
"The financial reports we seized from the Land of the Moon show that we can afford to pay higher prices to buy the materials we need. We've been accumulating supplies, and we've stockpiled more than expected. The warehouses are almost full," Elder Keimei replied.
"Good. No matter how much money we have, it's no use compared to food that fills your stomach and clothes that keep you warm. Send word to prepare plenty of supplies. I'll lead the team to Konoha tomorrow." Uzumaki Shori made his decision.
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