Year 49 of Konoha, Year 21 of the Red Calendar, February...
After the holidays ended, the Land of Whirlpools returned to its normal work routine.
Starting this year, the Land of Whirlpools had quite a few plans...
First, to move some factories to the former Land of Hot Water, now the territory of the Land of Whirlpools...
Second, still under discussion, was whether it was necessary to move the capital of the Land of Whirlpools to the area of the Land of Hot Water. Doing so would be more beneficial for the country's future development. Furthermore, moving the administrative institutions there could also accelerate the integration of the original citizens of the Land of Hot Water into the Land of Whirlpools.
Of course, some agreed, while others disagreed. Those who disagreed believed this place was the birthplace of the new Land of Whirlpools and held special significance, so it should not be moved. Those who agreed believed that moving would be more helpful for the Land of Whirlpools' development, as the current location was already somewhat restricting the country's progress.
For now, they still haven't reached a decision.
Third, to prepare to establish a space station on the moon. On one hand, this was to monitor external enemies; on the other hand, it was to make early preparations for venturing into space. After all, heading into space without complete preparation was far too dangerous. Although exploring the unknown requires a fearless and enterprising spirit, and they would eventually become familiar with the realities of space through continuous exploration and sacrifice, but...
They still haven't even developed a spaceship!!!
It's still a problem of energy. No one can be sure if current energy technology can support space travel. And...
Kaguya's current situation is still unclear. Uzumaki Jun is afraid that if they build things on the moon now, they might have to dismantle them later, which would be a waste. Therefore, he hasn't undertaken large-scale renovations of the moon.
For now, it's just about establishing the project and having the research institute provide the necessary technical support.
So, out of these three major plans, two are still in the preparation stage. After all, there are far too many related issues that need to be handled, and making plans early is essential.
Uzumaki Jun plans to go up and check on Kaguya's situation sometime soon. In theory, when Kaguya merged with the Ten-Tails, the Ten-Tails became Kaguya, and Kaguya became the Ten-Tails. If the Ten-Tails isn't recombined, even if he releases Kaguya, it would just be an empty shell.
But right now...
He has collected most of the chakra from the Three-Tails, Four-Tails, Five-Tails, Six-Tails, and Nine-Tails. There are still four tailed beasts whose chakra he hasn't obtained. If he sneaks in and takes a little bit, he might be able to gather it all. But to silently penetrate the seals and tear off a piece of the tailed beasts' power would definitely be discovered.
Unless their villages experience major chaos and the tailed beasts are released. In that case, like during Konoha's great collapse last time, he could secretly take a little bit from behind the scenes without anyone noticing.
"Sigh, let's wait and see. If I still can't obtain it legitimately," Jun narrowed his eyes and murmured, "I'll have to take action myself!"
After all, Kaguya has been asleep for so long, and there's also the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo...
This unfilial son, he should go see him too, but...
He still hasn't figured out what identity to use.
Because, in a way, all these tragedies are his own fault...
And...
Uzumaki Jun sighed, looking at the golden cat's eye stone in his hand, a trace of nostalgia in his eyes...
"Is there really no way?"
Over a thousand years have passed, who knows if Chimiko's soul is even still there?
He missed that simple girl!
He stretched, stood up, and walked to the door. Looking at the citizens who had grown accustomed to their current lives, Jun felt filled with emotion...
It's really wonderful!!!
If he hadn't activated the system back then, he probably wouldn't have been able to change the Land of Whirlpools so quickly, nor lead the entire shinobi world astray.
Perhaps when Konoha starts to change as well, the system will leave!
After all, the initial mission was to bring harmony to the entire shinobi world.
And now...
It's almost done!
Earlier this morning, he received a message from the intelligence agents stationed in Konoha. Konoha seems to be preparing for something, with shinobi constantly moving in and out of the village secretly. Also, the original Konoha Root organization is secretly spreading its power towards the capital of the Land of Fire...
Uzumaki Jun knew then...
That Minato already understands the path Konoha must take in the future.
Any world has no shortage of talented, exceptionally brilliant heroes. Once you give these people a hint, who knows what they will ultimately become?
Just like Minato refused to transform Konoha and the Land of Fire into the current state of the Land of Whirlpools. First, because it wasn't suitable. Unless either the Daimyo's faction or Konoha's people were completely wiped out, it would be possible, since in this era, ascending to the position of Daimyo is about bloodline. Second, it would cost too many lives!!
The Land of Fire is a major nation. Once you kill one person, you don't know how many more you'll have to kill to end it. That's why Minato is so conflicted. If Konoha kills the Daimyo's people, then other villages will follow suit in the future. But...
The crimes of others will likely be forgotten over time, while Konoha's would be forever recorded in the major events of the shinobi world!
Because Konoha is the initiator, the example. If they don't bear this stigma, who will?
That is precisely why most shinobi villages are waiting. They wait for Konoha to shoulder the blame before they act!!!
Of course...
If Konoha finds a better solution, they would be even happier. After all, time is becoming increasingly. If you fall behind one step, you'll fall behind step by step afterwards, and catching up will become much more difficult.
Uzumaki Jun doesn't know what Minato will ultimately turn the Land of Fire into.
He doesn't know if Minato's method will succeed or fail, but...
This still cannot the fact that Minato is also a trailblazer of this era. Kindness, talent, resilience, tolerance, all the qualities he himself possesses, Minato possesses as well. So even if he fails, the history of the shinobi world will still remember him.
And if he succeeds, and makes the Land of Fire powerful again...
He will become a figure surpassing even the God of Shinobi!
Of course, what the future will become is still unknown...
A slight smile tugged at the corner of Uzumaki Jun's lips...
"How exciting!!!"
...
Jiraiya and Orochimaru bowed their heads, frowning as they read the document Minato had handed them. The more they read, the more shocked they became...
They never thought Minato would finally come up with this method!!!
It was truly...
"Amazing!" Jiraiya looked up, staring at Minato in astonishment. "Minato, in the future you will surely be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the First Hokage who founded the village system. No!!"
His gaze burned as he stared at Minato.
"Even..."
"Surpass the First Hokage, and become a great man on par with the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools!"
After all, this was a system that could extricate the Five Great Shinobi Villages from their current predicament!
However...
It was ultimately born from the system of the Land of Whirlpools. In a way, Minato was only making some changes based on his predecessor's work.
He sighed regretfully...
"What a pity!"
"No, it's not a pity." Orochimaru licked his lips, a smile on his face as he looked at Minato. "This can be said to have a substantive difference from the system of the Land of Whirlpools. Perhaps it really can develop into a completely different system in the future?"
He showed a trace of approval, nodding at Minato...
"You should have been my student, not become the student of that idiot Jiraiya."
He had heard that Jiraiya, that irresponsible teacher, taught the basics of ninjutsu and then taught nothing more. If Minato had become his student instead, he believed Minato could have advanced even further!
However, as soon as the words were spoken...
"Hey, hey, what do you mean by that?" Jiraiya immediately looked at Orochimaru displeased. "Minato is my student now!"
Therefore, Minato's current achievements were all thanks to his teaching. Furthermore, if you think about it, this system also owes part of its credit to him. No, he deserved even more credit because he was Minato's teacher, the one who taught Minato everything he knows now!
In that case...
Indeed...
The Toad Sage had already surpassed the God of Shinobi!!!