By that time, the children raised from an early age with a unified ideology would have grown into adults.
In people's minds, there would no longer be distinctions such as Konoha, Kumogakure, or Kirigakure. Everyone would identify as citizens of the same country.
With that, how could war break out again?
Yet just as everyone's eyes shone with visions of the future, Seiichi inopportunely threw cold water on their hopes.
"Granted, war will inevitably break out again. This is a natural law that cannot be defied. As long as humanity exists, it will be difficult to avoid that possibility entirely.
What we can do is make every effort to prolong this period of peace.
In the past, a war broke out every ten years or so. Now, can we work to extend that interval to a hundred years, or even longer, to several hundred years?
As long as we achieve that goal, I believe our desire for peace in the Shinobi World can be considered fulfilled."
As Seiichi's words fell, the entire hall went silent. Those present pondered his words, trying to understand their deeper meaning.
The others remained silent as well, their thoughts unknown.
Tsunade glanced at Seiichi and found that he was in no hurry at all.
Hyuga Hiashi stood up. "May I ask a few questions?"
After seeing Seiichi nod, he continued.
"Must you do this? Is there any room for compromise?"
"It must be done, and we will take action in the coming days!
Besides, don't forget that Konoha has long been the target of a concerted attack by the other Shinobi Villages."
His decisive voice made his stance clear to everyone.
As Seiichi's words fell, the entire hall went silent. Those present pondered his words, trying to understand their deeper meaning.
A moment later, a