Naruto: Rise of the Senju
Chapter 199

Reforms for the People

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International opinion intensified, with the entire Shinobi World clamoring for an attack on the Land of Fire. Some nations even amassed troops on their borders, appearing poised to strike at any moment. The civilians of the Land of Fire Land of Fire also deeply concerned. However, Queen Tian Flying Swallow issued a message to all the people of the Land of Fire, stating that the Land of Fire feared no enemy. She assured the people that if any enemy dared to Land of Fire, they would be annihilated.

As Tian Flying Swallow said, those clamoring nations were merely observing each other; none dared to attack the Land of Fire. The Land of Fire's strength was beyond doubt, proven by the entire Shinobi World. The Hokage alone could easily defeat the four great nations, hence no Land of Fire dared to attack. However, the daimyo and nobles of these many nations were unwilling to accept this. They directly annihilated and annexed the Land of Rice Fields Land of Rice Fields, and exterminated all Land of Rice Fields nobles—a move that challenged the bottom line of all the daimyo and nobles. They lacked the strength to attack the Land of Fire, but they maintained a propaganda offensive, tarnishing the Land of Fire's reputation throughout the Shinobi World.

However, in the Land of Fire, Queen Tian Flying Swallow's name shone like a dazzling light, illuminating every corner of the country. Since she ascended to the throne, the common people of the Land of Fire seemed to have been reborn, their lives getting better day by day, and their lives filled with hope.

After Tian Flying Swallow took power, she implemented a series of policies to benefit the common people of the Land of Fire. One of these policies was to reduce agricultural taxes for the common people of the Land of Fire for three years.

Second, the entire Land of Fire established a six-year compulsory ninja education program.

Third, the policy of reducing or reimbursing medical expenses by 50% for hospitals established throughout the Land of Fire.

Fourth, the entire Land of Fire embarks on a new industrial revolution, increasing productivity and raising the income of ordinary people.

Fifth, all land will be nationalized and distributed to commoners according to population, while nobles will receive appropriate compensation for their land.

With the issuance of decrees from the royal palace, the common people of the Land of Fire experienced a dramatic change in their destiny.

Let's talk about agricultural taxes first. In the past, the common people of the Land of Fire worked hard to cultivate the land. After paying taxes all year round, they still had to pay rent to the nobles. The remaining grain was barely enough to survive. Once a year of disaster struck, they had to sell their children and live a life of exile, relying on charity and handouts. After Tian Flying Swallow came to power, the first thing she did was to announce a three-year reduction or exemption of agricultural taxes.

When the news spread, the farmers could hardly believe their ears. They were so excited they were moved to tears, and they spread the word far and wide. For the next three years, they could farm in peace, without worrying about paying taxes, and their financial burden was significantly reduced. Many farmers began trying new crops and improving their planting techniques, and their harvests were much better than before. They all said that Queen Tian Flying Swallow was a goddess descended to earth to bestow blessings, and that she had brought a bountiful harvest to the Land of Fire.

Let's look at the second edict: a six-year compulsory education for ninjas. Previously, only children from noble and wealthy families could receive the opportunity to learn to be a high-ranking ninja; children from commoner families could only watch with envy, with no chance of ever learning.

Queen Tian Flying Swallow said that every child in the Land of Fire should have the opportunity to become a ninja and serve the country. So, Ninja Academy were opened throughout the Land of Fire, and 50,000 chunin Genin from Konoha went to all parts of the country to become ninja teachers. Children aged six to twelve across the country could attend Ninja Academy for free and learn mysterious and powerful Ninjutsu.

The commoner parents watched their children go to school with their backpacks, their eyes filled with pride and hope. The children also worked exceptionally hard, because they knew that this was an opportunity that Queen Tian Flying Swallow had fought for for them. The Ninja Academy offered classes in Ninjutsu and Taijutsu, as well as patriotism and cultural knowledge. The commoner children were able to learn a great deal, not only Ninjutsu but also cultural knowledge.

The best among them have the opportunity to continue their studies at the capital's Advanced Ninja Academy, while the exceptionally outstanding ones can compete with the Konoha Ninja Academy Konoha spot at the Kage Academy. All the commoner children say that when they grow up, they want to become powerful ninjas to protect the Land of Fire and protect the Queen.

There's also the Sanjo decree: the establishment of ninja hospitals nationwide, with the government reimbursing 50% of medical expenses. Previously, ordinary people in the Land of Fire faced difficulties and high costs in accessing medical care; many could only endure minor illnesses and wait to die from serious ones.

After Queen Tian Flying Swallow ascended to the throne, she established national hospitals in cities across the country and introduced such favorable policies. Now, ordinary people no longer have to worry about seeing a doctor. The medical-nin in the hospitals do their best to treat patients and reimburse half of the costs, allowing patients to truly feel Queen Tian Flying Swallow's care for the common people.

After recovering, many patients would go to Queen's Square and kowtow to the statue of the Tian Flying Swallow, saying, "Thanks to Her Majesty the Queen, I was able to recover. Long live the Queen!"

The most exciting policy was the Sanjo decree: the New Industrial Revolution. Tian Flying Swallow initiated this revolution, introducing new runic technology and equipment, greatly increasing productivity. Factories hummed with activity, and workers were full of energy. Their incomes increased, and their lives improved. The Land of Fire's economy flourished, and its cities became increasingly prosperous. People said it was all thanks to Tian Flying Swallow's wisdom and vision that the Land of Fire had embarked on the path to prosperity and strength.

Then there was the land reform. Previously, most of the land in the Land of Fire was in the hands of nobles, and commoners could only rent land to cultivate. After Tian Flying Swallow came to power, he nationalized all the land and distributed it to commoners according to their population. Although the nobles were somewhat dissatisfied, Tian Flying Swallow also gave them appropriate compensation. After receiving the land, the commoners were extremely grateful to Tian Flying Swallow. They said that this was the "field of hope" that Tian Flying Swallow had allocated to them, giving them a real home of their own.

With the implementation of these beneficial policies, the common people of the Land of Fire revered Tian Flying Swallow as the second deity of the Land of Fire. In their hearts, Tian Flying Swallow was even greater than the Hokage, the Lord Tsubasa of God of Shinobi. Countless commoners of the Land of Fire hung portraits of Tian Flying Swallow in their homes and burned incense to worship her every day. Whenever they encountered any difficulties, they believed that the Queen would protect them and ensure the eternal prosperity of the Land of Fire.

As the first rays of dawn pierced the clouds, the flag of the Land of Fire was adorned with a brand-new Nine Dragons Fire-Pattern Flag. Tian Flying Swallow stood atop the highest point of the palace, gazing at the bustling crowds of the capital. She gently touched the Nine Dragons Jade Seal at her heart, overwhelmed with emotion. This Nine Dragons Jade Seal was a wedding gift from her husband; she hadn't expected it to be so miraculous and powerful. Every day, it absorbed the power of faith from the common people of the Land of Fire, and combined with the Chakra she had absorbed from killing recently, Tian Flying Swallow felt terrifyingly powerful now. According to the sorceress Kagura, Queen Tian Flying Swallow should be the strongest Shinobi World.

After absorbing a large amount of faith power, the Nine Dragons Jade Seal's quality continuously improved, reaching the level of the Golden Core Realm magic weapon. Tian Flying Swallow also received a large amount of energy from the Nine Dragons Jade Seal, advancing her strength to become a super powerhouse at the False Core Realm. She knew that this power was due to the trust and support of the people of the Land of Fire. She secretly vowed to protect the Land of Fire and ensure that this land would forever be peaceful and prosperous.

Standing atop the highest point of the palace, Tian Flying Swallow gazed upon the mountains and lands of the Land of Fire, her heart filled with hope. She believed that under her leadership, the Land of Fire would become the most powerful nation in the world, Land of Fire people would live happy and prosperous lives.

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