This Akimichi Jonin was actually a shinobi of this world's Akimichi Clan. Ever since the family joined the Empire's Akimichi Clan, both their treatment and status had risen considerably.
As an Akimichi Jonin, all he needed to do was lead a dozen or so Imperial shinobi to take charge of the entire Grass Country, where he lived like a superior being. This was especially true when it came to food; he could feast to his heart's content without spending a single coin.
Now this was truly an immortal's life. Where in Konoha could one find such a good thing? Because of this, these clansmen admired their former clan leader's decision immensely.
He did not want to lose such a wonderful life. Treasuring it deeply, Ryoichi Akimichi became extremely enthusiastic after accepting the mission.
He immediately went to find the new daimyo of the Grass Country and had him issue an edict in the name of the Grass Country's daimyo.
Using barbarians to control barbarians, governing these ignorant commoners through the local daimyo was the best option.
Even if public resentment arose and eventually grew into a major disturbance, the Empire could simply deal with the daimyo and order a new one to take office.
The Empire would take the benefits, while the daimyo would shoulder the consequences.
This was also the colonial policy proposed by Uchiha Kyu. It was the most stable, effective, and convenient method.
And all the Empire had to do was arrange a dozen or so people to stabilize an entire country. It could not have been a better bargain.
The daimyo of the Grass Country had long since been scared witless. He knew that the only way he could hold on to his position was through the Empire's support, so he did not care at all