Two years later.
Naruto have finally turned twelve. According to the original timeline, they have just graduated from the Ninja Academy.
But they are still students at the Academy.
With his unique protagonist charm, coupled with his powerful strength, gentle temperament, and calm personality, Naruto earned the genuine respect and trust of everyone around him.
This was also Yuzuru's purpose in sending him to the Academy.
Asura not only gave Naruto powerful talent, but also a special charm that could unite people's hearts.
Now that he has received proper moral education, Naruto's charisma is even stronger, making all his peers subconsciously regard him as a role model.
Furthermore, these children left the ninja village and came to the Academy, where they studied for more than six years. They had long since broken free from the mindset of the Shinobi World, and they had developed a completely new understanding and the ability to think for themselves.
This is exactly the result that Yuzuru wanted.
We must sever the ninjas' future at its very root!
He will not allow even the slightest possibility of this morally distorted profession to resurface.
In the president's office, Yuzuru and Mei Terumi were preparing for their next move.
Since acquiring the resources of the Land of Wind, the development of the Sea Capital has accelerated once again.
They weren't really short of money, they were short of resources. After all, the wealth of the Daimyo of the Land of Water and the nobles within its borders was more than enough to spend. In addition, surrounding small countries such as the Land of Waves also provided a lot of economic support. Whether it was voluntary or not, it all belonged to the Sea Capital.
Now that resources have been replenished, both urban construction and weaponry have undergone a major upgrade, and the speed of technological development far exceeds expectations.
All sorts of electronic products, portable mobile phones, computers, and all sorts of strange and wonderful devices have been developed.
It can only be said that Orochimaru truly deserves to be called the man who has mastered all the technological advancements in the Shinobi World.
"Is the Daimyo of the Land of Wind so patient? For two consecutive years, there hasn't been much economic exchange with Sunagakure, yet Sunagakure's economy is getting better and better?"
Mei Terumi picked up the intelligence report on the table and exclaimed in surprise.
"It's not that he doesn't want to get involved, it's that he has no reason to."
"The people came from the ninja village, the money came from us, and the equipment came from us as well. If we have to say what's related to him, it's probably that we're in his country."
"But unfortunately, his prestige in the desert is too low. After all, the successive Kazekage of Sunagakure have been dealing in resources for a long time. He knows about this, but he can't stop it."
"Now, Rasa is simply doing the same thing as the previous Kazekage, only more thoroughly, and he has nothing to say about it."
Yuzuru smiled as he looked at the information about the Daimyo's Daimyo of the Land of Wind.
"Just wait and see, there's going to be a good show. In the past two years, Sunagakure has become incredibly wealthy. They've taken more than 300 million ryo just from us. A greedy creature like the daimyo won't just sit idly by. Our money isn't so easy to take either."
"Now that you think about it, it really is true. In the past two years alone, the investment in the Land of Wind has exceeded one billion taels. We wouldn't have dared to even dream of that before. The national treasury should still have quite a bit left, right?"
Mei Terumi suddenly asked.
"You underestimate the wealth these insects have accumulated over hundreds of years—a billion taels... Hmph!"
"Don't even mention 1 billion taels, 10 billion taels would be more than enough. That's the blood they've sucked from the entire Shinobi World for hundreds of years. So many people have died. It's hard for them not to be rich. War is always the fastest way to get rich."
"To be honest, I've never really looked at the national treasury in detail, but I know the Ministry of Finance's records perfectly well. I never expected the national treasury to have so much left. The Sea Capital Land of Water has used quite a bit over the years."
"There is a considerable amount, but not much actually flows out. Most of it is within the domestic economy, so no matter how it goes around, most of it still ends up back in the Ministry of Finance."
"Furthermore, don't forget the basic electric freight cars and Scientific Ninja Tool we bought back then. The revenue from those alone is astonishing, not to mention the outsourced road construction and other engineering projects."
"Now I'm wondering how long the Daimyo of the Land of Wind can hold out. I've already secretly revealed the Sunagakure's income over the past two years, but I didn't expect him to be able to hold back. Now, as long as we can make him lose his temper and completely turn against the Sunagakure, then this country can be completely taken over by us."
Yuzuru toyed with the teacup on the table, tapping it lightly with her fingers.
"Actually, it's not that much different now. We have 80% of the territory under our control, and we're responsible for guarding it. The annual ninja missions for Sunagakure are practically nonexistent. They just guard their small plot of land and count their money. Most of the talented young people in the village have gone to the Academy, and they can't even cultivate the next generation of elites. There's almost a talent gap."
Mei Terumi about the current state of Sunagakure.
No one knows how long they had waited for this day.
In the six years since its founding, the Sea Region Academy has recruited an astonishing number of over 20,000 students. Keep in mind that the first batch to enter, Naruto's grade, hasn't even graduated yet.
The current Shinobi World is in a state of having no successors, because anyone with even a little talent has come to the Academy, and without exception, they have all been completely corrected by the Academy's education.
Once a person has the correct understanding, they will discover the problems in the Shinobi World without Yuzuru and the teachers of the Academy needing to say anything.
Over time, they also became completely disillusioned with the Shinobi World.
In another year, Naruto's cohort will begin their internships, the final step in determining their future career paths.
When a group of children with sound moral values see that the world they live in is so terrible and so disgusting, their only feeling is confusion.
Confused about their own future, confused about the future of the Shinobi World.
A group of young people, brimming with youthful passion, want to make something of themselves and put their knowledge to use. However, they find that no matter what they do, they will clash with the existing Shinobi World system. Not only that, but they also face opposition from their families, relatives, the village, and everyone else. In their hearts, besides pain, all that remains is confusion.
At this point, Yuzuru needs to do is give these young people who have already come to their senses a direction.
Let them see what the future truly is, and what real human society is.
Without needing many words, they will think for themselves and understand what to do in the future.
"Oh, by the way, look at this."
Mei Terumi handed a piece of intelligence to Yuzuru.
"This is?"
Upon receiving Yuzuru, Yu Xian immediately noticed the words " Joint Chunin Ninja Exams " written on it.
" The Chunin Ninja Exams?"
" Konoha initiated this, and the timeframe is set for two months from now."
Mei Terumi smiled and said, "Should we say something like, 'Should we send someone to participate?'"
"Well, let's see how things go for now. If Kumogakure and Iwagakure participate, then we'll go."
What about Sunagakure?
"A lamb to the slaughter, no need to care."