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But if they also took over a country in the Pirate World to train these people, they would definitely have enough capacity.
The Pirate World had a far larger population and territory than the Ninja World.
A country's capacity to train people was on an entirely different scale from a village's.
Even if Konoha developed into a major city with over a million residents in five years, as Xunjing planned, it still couldn't compare.
"Huh? Take over a country?"
Mikoto and the others froze for a moment.
Uchiha Chisato, however, gave it some thought before speaking. "Take over a country... I think I understand what you mean. That could work."
"It would benefit our development in both worlds."
"But where do you intend to establish this country? Which country would you target?"
"The Four Blues? The first half of the Grand Line? Or the New World?"
Different locations meant different levels of difficulty and different circumstances.
They needed to think it through carefully.
"What do you think of Drum Island?"
Kushina spoke up. "How about we consider Drum Island?"
Xunjing waved a hand. "That place won't work."
He explained, "Drum Island is an affiliated nation of the World Government. If we move against it directly, the World Government won't turn a blind eye. Even if they ignore us, the place still isn't suitable."
"First, Drum Island is a perpetual winter island. The climate is too harsh for developing any kind of industry."
"Second, its territory is too small, and its population is tiny."
"Finally, unless we remain an affiliated nation of the World Government after taking over and pay an astronomical amount in heavenly tribute every year, the World Government will never agree."
"We're not ready to reveal our trump cards to the World Government yet."
"Simply put, any