A Blood-Soaked Troubled World

After completing the mission, successfully wiping out the bandits, and rescuing the villagers, Uchiha Ying Yue and his squad set off on the journey back to Konoha.

Along the way, Ying Yue remained somewhat silent, his heart filled with complex thoughts as the scenes he had witnessed in the village played over and over in his mind.

The sky gradually stained with the colors of sunset. As the team marched along the forest path, their footsteps rang out with startling clarity in the silent air, while Uchiha Ying Yue's thoughts drifted toward more profound matters.

Why is the Ninja World so cruel and bloody? Why is there constant warfare, with ninja killing ninja and village slaughtering village? Ying Yue asked himself repeatedly. These bandits are detestable, certainly, but they are also ordinary people driven to the brink by this world...

Uchiha Ying Yue recalled the villagers; most were sallow and gaunt, clad in rags, living in poverty and terror.

Although Konoha stood as one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, protecting the peace and safety of its own, in other parts of the Ninja World, war was frequent and the people lived in misery.

Ying Yue's thoughts returned to the memories of his past life. In modern society, peace and stability were the norm. Even though that society had its injustices and hardships, compared to the brutal reality of the Ninja World, it was like heaven and earth. Here, the people—especially the commoners—lived almost entirely in despair and poverty.

Ying Yue thought of how the commoners of the Ninja World relied on farming to feed their families, toiling day after day, yet unable to escape the fate of poverty. Not only did they have to pay heavy taxes to lords and daimyo, but they also faced the constant threat of natural and man-made disasters.

Whenever the harvest season arrived, most of the grain the farmers had worked so hard to grow was confiscated, leaving only enough to barely sustain their families.

They are just trying to survive for a bite to eat, yet the nations of the Ninja World continue to wage war... An indescribable sorrow welled up in Ying Yue's heart.

Ying Yue knew deep down that these ordinary people possessed neither chakra nor powerful ninjutsu to protect themselves; they could only scrape by amidst the flames of war and plunder.

Once faced with disaster or catastrophe, they were left with no choice but to starve, flee, or turn to banditry in their desperation.

Reflecting on his recent experience, Ying Yue couldn't help but deepen his reflection on the current state of the Ninja World. The wars between villages and the endless slaughter of ninjas were all driven by the power struggles of various nations.

And under the shadow of these struggles, the lives of ordinary people became exceptionally difficult.

Why can there not be true peace in the Ninja World? Why must these innocent people endure so much suffering? A fierce question burned in Ying Yue's heart.

The world of ninjas was one where the strong reigned supreme; only by possessing sufficient power could one protect oneself and those one cherished. However, Ying Yue began to wonder if it was possible to break this endless cycle of war, and if it was possible to make this world more peaceful and just.

On the road back, Uchiha Ying Yue's thoughts grew increasingly complex.

The cruel reality of the Ninja World, the suffering of the commoners, the endless killing between ninjas—all of it weighed heavily upon him.

Although Ying Yue was determined to change the status quo, he realized that in the face of such massive problems, his current abilities and resources were far from enough.

Some things that cannot be understood for now can be set aside, Ying Yue comforted himself in his heart.

Ying Yue understood that the problems he faced could not be solved overnight. In this process, he needed a more comprehensive understanding and deeper reflection.

Uchiha Ying Yue realized that his knowledge of the Ninja World was still too limited.

Although he had mastered some of the plot through the memories of his past life, that was merely surface-level information. To truly have a firm grasp of the situation in the Ninja World and the movements of every nation, he needed more in-depth research and field investigation.

Perhaps I need to step out of Konoha and travel to the various nations of the Ninja World to investigate firsthand and understand the true situation of this world, Ying Yue planned silently.

Ying Yue knew that to change the Ninja World, he first had to understand it, and the first step to understanding was to master the movements, power structures, and living conditions of the people in each nation.

However, relying on his own strength alone, it was clearly impossible to fully grasp all the information of the Ninja World.

Uchiha Ying Yue realized he needed to establish his own organization and build an intelligence network to acquire information from all corners of the Ninja World.

Only by mastering sufficient information can I truly be prepared for a rainy day and control the overall situation, Ying Yue decided inwardly. Whether it is to deal with future crises or to achieve my goal of changing the Ninja World, intelligence is crucial.

Intelligence in the Ninja World was a vital resource, especially for those high-ranking ninjas and rulers.

Possessing intelligence meant having a basis for decision-making and a strategic advantage. Although Ying Yue knew some key plot developments, his advantage was actually quite fragile because he lacked specific timelines and details.

Take the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools, for example. I know it will happen, but I don't know the exact time, Ying Yue pondered. If I could obtain precise information in advance, I might be able to make some changes, or perhaps even influence the entire landscape of the Ninja World.

Ying Yue felt more and more that establishing an intelligence network was an urgent matter.

This network needed to cover not only Konoha but also extend to every corner of the Land of Fire, and even infiltrate other ninja villages and nations. Ying Yue needed to master the timing and details of every important event to make the best decisions at critical moments.

On the way back, Ying Yue began to conceive how to build his own intelligence network.

Building an intelligence network required trust, resources, and time; it was not something that could be accomplished in a day.

But Ying Yue had enough patience and wisdom, and he believed he could achieve this goal step by step.

First, I need to find some trustworthy partners who are not only capable but also loyal to me, Ying Yue mused. Next, I will establish a preliminary intelligence network covering Konoha and the main regions of the Land of Fire, gradually expanding outward.

Uchiha Ying Yue decided that upon returning to Konoha, he would begin scouting for suitable candidates to build his own organization and gradually expand his influence.

At the same time, Ying Yue also intended to use the good reputation he had built in Konoha to acquire more resources and support.

Uchiha Ying Yue's thoughts gradually became clear. It would be difficult to quickly build a powerful intelligence network on his own, but he was in Konoha, which possessed two powerful forces: the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan.

If he could leverage these two forces, his plan could be implemented faster and would be much more stable.