At the camp, Kazemori Masaki drafted plans for establishing the alliance and rebuilding its member nations. With Konoha Ninja Village contributing both money and manpower, it naturally could not go unrewarded. Beyond political influence, there were economic benefits as well. The Lands of Rain, Rivers, and Grass each had distinctive geographical advantages and resources, giving merchants plenty of opportunities to pursue.
Of course, the biggest prize was the Land of Wind. Sunagakure Ninja Village's puppet technology had its own unique strengths. Although Konoha Ninja Village was conducting related research, there were certainly things it could learn from their puppets. Acquiring some of that technology would undoubtedly help with the Aerial Combat Ninja Tools currently under development.
Once the Southern Alliance was established, exchanges between its member nations were bound to begin. Kazemori Masaki did not mind having people from those shinobi villages come to study in his village, just as Hanzō and his people had once sent exchange students to Konoha Ninja Village. Konoha could also send people to study in other shinobi villages.
As long as no sensitive secrets were involved, letting people from other shinobi villages learn more about Konoha Ninja Village's institutions, ideas, and culture would help cultivate friendly factions within the member nations. As long as their countries did not turn against one another, these people would be friends they could trust.
Nor would Kazemori Masaki be foolish enough to turn against the alliance's member nations. Konoha Ninja Village now held such a strong advantage that he needed to make good use of it.
Aside from drafting his plans, Kazemori Masaki was also waiting for the Ceasefire Agreement between Kumogakure Ninja Village and Kumogakure Ninja Village. Just as he had expected, Kumogakure Ninja Village had no intention of letting Iwagakure Ninja Village off so easily. Although