Time flew by, and the years slipped away.
Five years had passed since Naruto unified the Shinobi World.
The entire world had entered a completely new era.
Through Naruto's efforts, the old order had been thoroughly dismantled and cast aside, and a new order had been established. Though the occasional minor disturbance arose, none had caused any widespread problems. Reform had not been entirely smooth, but whenever he hit a wall, Naruto promptly made adjustments. And he had not been working alone: he had plenty of companions to help him. Most importantly, five years ago, after unifying the world, Naruto had promptly enacted land reform policies that benefited everyone. It would be too much to claim that every citizen of the newly established Snow Empire now enjoyed a good standard of living, but at the very least, after five years of effort—
within the Empire's territory—
hardly anyone had starved or frozen to death.
More than ninety percent of the population could, at the very least, put food on the table for their families.
This was also the main reason the rule of the newly established Snow Empire had stabilized so quickly.
After all, back in the old days—
war and poverty—
had left a considerable portion of the world's population living in hunger and cold year-round!
They had no food to eat and no clothes to keep warm.
The Snow Empire could now put an end to those problems.
Almost everyone could receive a plot of land of their own!
The common people were certain to support the Snow Empire with all their hearts.
With such overwhelming momentum behind it,
no ambitious schemer with ulterior motives could stir up any trouble.
The newly established Snow Empire had also weathered its most difficult first few years.
Now, with social order