Because of Uchiha Makoto's arrival, the Uchiha Clan quickly boiled over with excitement.
Uchiha Makoto had spent a lot of effort on the Uchiha Clan over the years; he had done a lot of public opinion work and spent a considerable amount of money.
Therefore, clansmen from top to bottom in the Uchiha Clan were prepared to welcome the Hikarikage back to the family.
In fact, it wasn't just the Uchiha Clan.
Many patriarchs of Konoha's ninja clans became restless because of this; they desperately wanted to find an opportunity to meet Uchiha Makoto.
There was no helping it.
Akatsuki Village had grown too strong in recent years, especially after the Uchiha Clan went to great lengths to hold that presentation. Although Senju Tobirama managed to salvage some face with Uchiha Makoto's cooperation, the ultimate beneficiary was actually Akatsuki Village behind Uchiha Makoto.
The information gap between the two villages had gradually disappeared. The vibrant vitality of Akatsuki Village, where all things were flourishing, began to be widely known in Konoha.
Naturally, Konoha villagers and grassroots ninjas began to yearn for Akatsuki Village one after another.
—They really couldn't help but yearn for Akatsuki Village.
As everyone knows, ninjas in the ninja world have always had a "Kill Line" (mortality threshold).
After all, ninjas are constantly engaged in high-risk missions, so the death rate of ninjas remains high; their average age doesn't even exceed thirty.
In fact, sometimes dying directly in a mission is considered a decent outcome for a ninja; at least their family can still receive a pension from Konoha.
The most terrifying thing is getting injured or disabled during a mission.
In these times, Medical Ninjas are incredibly scarce in the ninja world.
Even a large ninja village like Konoha hasn't systematically started training Medical Ninjas. Medical Ninjas are basically concentrated within the various large ninja clans.
There are many reasons for this.
The village lacks money, the difficulty of learning Medical Ninjutsu is high, there are no professional teachers, secret Medical Ninjutsu techniques cannot be made public... and so on.
It was only because Akatsuki Village considered this point when it was first established that their situation is relatively better.
In short, Konoha ninjas of this era are very unlucky; ordinary ninja squads are usually not equipped with Medical Ninjas.
Once injured or disabled, especially in important areas like hands or legs... Senju Hashirama doesn't need to form hand seals when fighting, but ordinary ninjas must form hand seals to fight normally.
If a ninja cannot form hand seals normally, they lose their normal ability to act.
If it's a Genin or Chūnin, if it's slightly serious, they can basically be declared retired.
If it's a Jōnin, it's a bit better. This type of ninja usually has unique skills, so even if their combat power is damaged, they won't be too miserable. But they certainly cannot continue to perform high-level missions like before, and a slide in class status is certain.
If the ninja village has a conscience, it might take care of them a bit. If it doesn't... sometimes, this doesn't even have anything to do with conscience.
A ninja village is essentially a military mercenary organization.
—Ninjas are tools!
Is it not natural for a tool that has lost its utility value and can no longer perform missions to be discarded?
In this situation, one can usually only rely on family support.
But once reduced to "trash," even family members might... so this type of ninja and their families usually live very poorly, and such ninjas are not few in number.
Konoha's bottom-level ninjas have all witnessed with their own eyes the miserable states their colleagues have fallen into.
However, as news of Akatsuki Village continued to spread in Konoha, they discovered that Akatsuki Village ninjas could, to a certain extent, avoid the ninja "Kill Line."
It wasn't for any special reason.
It was purely because Akatsuki Village expanded very quickly, and the industries involved were increasing. Just integrating the agricultural industry required filling it with a massive number of employees; currently, there wasn't enough manpower at all.
Disabled ninjas are still ninjas.
At the very least, they are literate and can switch careers to become clerks.
Or go to Akallywood to transform into actors.
As tools, ninjas are generally able to endure hardship and have high obedience... Moreover, filming on location everywhere inevitably attracts harassment from local activists, but if ninja masters are on the scene, it's different.
Gangs are only after money, not death.
Directors in the ninja world aren't stupid either; finding that ninjas are so useful, they are very willing to accept ninjas into this industry.
And in this line of work, once a ninja becomes famous, they earn no less than those well-known top ninjas in the ninja world.
At the very worst, at the absolute worst, Akatsuki Village ninjas can still enter factories as minor foremen. They earn a bit less, but at least they can maintain the dignity of a ninja.
In summary, Akatsuki Village ninjas have more than one way to live. At this stage, even if they are disabled, they can easily find a job in Akatsuki Village sufficient to support their families.
But Konoha... if disabled ninjas want to enter a factory, Konoha must at least have factories first.
Unfortunately.
Konoha occupies a huge area, but its commerce is underdeveloped, industrial development is almost zero, it is still in the developing stage, and the overall mindset is very conservative.
It is foreseeable that as much news about Akatsuki Village spreads widely in Konoha, a large number of ordinary Konoha ninjas will appear in Akatsuki Village this year... as long as Senju Tobirama doesn't obstruct it.
As for the high-level members of the Konoha ninja clans, they understand Akatsuki Village and Konoha's current status far better than the grassroots ninjas.
Akatsuki Village is another ninja village after all. No matter how good the relationship with Konoha is, since their families have already chosen Konoha, they can't jump off the train halfway now.
Rather than envying Akatsuki Village's status quo, it's better to think about how to build Konoha well.
But... Konoha's current situation isn't too great either.
A complete reshuffling of the Konoha landscape is about to kick off.
Nowadays, Senju Tobirama is still ambitious and wants to launch a series of internal reforms in Konoha.
If it were just him wanting to do this, the high-level officials of the ninja clans could still unite with the Uchiha Clan to boycott Senju Tobirama's many reform affairs.
But the most critical thing is that Senju Tobirama has the full support of the First Hokage.
To support his younger brother, Senju Hashirama actually went door-to-door visiting the Konoha ninja clans, "persuading" the high-level officials of the ninja clans in an almost pleading manner.
—The Hokage personally stepped in. If they didn't want to be dignified, Senju Tobirama would really help them become "dignified."
It can be said that Konoha's reform is imperative. Even the Uchiha Clan cannot stop it and can only go with the flow, continuing to compete with Senju Tobirama for the voice of reform in the name of Uchiha Makoto.
As for the so-called Konoha reform, after the various Konoha ninja clans obtained intelligence through many information channels.... Senju Tobirama, he really is a copycat dog!
This is completely copying Akatsuki Village's development model.
The high-level officials of the ninja clans are indeed stubborn, but that doesn't mean they are stupid enough to completely stand with the Uchiha Clan to oppose the Senju Clan.
They mostly want to sit on the fence, and then find ways to expand their family's power and strive for more benefits in the upcoming Konoha situation.
And in recent times, the rumors that the high-level officials of the ninja clans have gathered are actually quite numerous.
Senju Tobirama seems to have reached certain deals with the Hikarikage, and he is about to receive a large sum of funds for Konoha's internal reform.
There is also the sudden bandit suppression mission, which is also a large source of income.
Konoha's finances seem sufficient to temporarily support Senju Tobirama's magnificent reform plan.
Initially, Senju Tobirama wanted to make the Konoha ninjas suffer a bit to push for Konoha's internal reform. The high-level officials of the Konoha ninja clans naturally weren't willing to accept such a thing. But now, if Konoha's financial funds are sufficient, their respective families can even obtain more financial support from it.
Then... the matter of reform is not undiscussable.
Of course, this has nothing to do with Senju Tobirama's threats!
They purely love Konoha!
However, although the Konoha high-level officials have accepted the matter of Konoha's reform, they are still uneasy in their hearts.
The reason is simple: they are essentially a group of Warring States ninjas.
From an ideological perspective alone, they do not want to support Senju Tobirama's internal reforms.
But now the general trend of Konoha is irreversible, so they can only be forced to accept this matter, and then find the optimal solution within it, finding the most beneficial method for their families.
—Senju Tobirama is a copycat!
As the Hikarikage, Uchiha Makoto created the current Akatsuki Village single-handedly. No one in the ninja world understands Akatsuki Village's development model better than him!
The high-level officials of the large Konoha ninja clans can still maintain their composure.
They want to meet Uchiha Makoto privately, hoping to reach some cooperation with Akatsuki Village to deal with the upcoming Konoha reforms.
But the patriarchs of small and medium-sized ninja clans aren't qualified to be personally received by the Hikarikage, and their families don't have the strength to reach a cooperation with Uchiha Makoto.
However, everyone has a heart that wants to progress.
Trying won't hurt.
And then... while Uchiha Makoto was still teasing little Tsunade in the Senju grounds, a steady stream of visitors carrying gifts had already arrived at Senju Hashirama's residence.
For a time, Senju Hashirama's home was incredibly lively.
Although they were ostensibly visiting Senju Hashirama, they were actually there for Uchiha Makoto.
"Lord Hashirama, you're finally back."
"Ah, Lord Hikarikage is also here."
"That is truly a coincidence..."
An unknown patriarch of a small family said these pleasantries as soon as he walked in the door.
His eyes couldn't help but look around the room.
Uchiha Makoto was sitting on the sofa, completely surrounded by these visitors.
However, this small family patriarch didn't give up hope in his heart; his eyes tried their best to find a seat close to Uchiha Makoto.
—First come, first served!
"Are you also here to find Uchiha Makoto?"
"Umm... of course not... I came to visit you, Lord Hokage... it just happens that Lord Hikarikage is also here..."
"Lord Hokage, you don't mind if I stay here for a while, right?"
"It's fine, it's fine, of course I don't mind. Find a place to sit, I'll go pour you a cup of tea first."
Senju Hashirama greeted this small family patriarch. Obviously... he was also here to find Uchiha Makoto.
However, this small family patriarch insisted he was here to visit the Hokage and just happened to meet the Hikarikage; he didn't want any issues with etiquette.
Senju Hashirama smiled; he actually didn't care about these details.
Then, while greeting the small family patriarch, he happily went to pour him a cup of tea.
The room was filled with lively laughter and chatter for a while.
Many ninja clan patriarchs gathered here, their faces piled with smiles, dressed in splendid clothes, exchanging stories of the year's harvest.
Senju Hashirama enjoyed this feeling very much; his home hadn't been this lively in a long time.
.....Madara, if only he were here too.
Uchiha Makoto's mood at this moment was also quite good; the flattery in his ears was truly pleasant to hear.
What made him even happier was that his public opinion offensive against Konoha over the years had already been quite effective. Once upon a time, Konoha always looked down on Akatsuki Village with a superior attitude.
But now, this situation has begun to gradually reverse.
Admittedly, because of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, Konoha could still sit as an equal with Akatsuki Village to a certain extent.
But Uchiha Makoto knew very well that the time for Uchiha Madara to leave Konoha was very close.
Once Konoha loses these two big shots and the military guarantee they are most proud of disappears, Konoha will fall into its darkest hour.
A mere Senju Tobirama can at most allow Konoha to linger on with its last breath.
Given time, these ninja clan patriarchs before him will all quietly find ways to transfer their families to Akatsuki Village.
Uchiha Makoto couldn't help but think this, his eyes looking at Senju Tobirama sitting not far away.
Compared to Uchiha Makoto.
Senju Tobirama was just "something by the roadside."
Although the visiting family patriarchs all respectfully greeted and bowed to Senju Tobirama, it was just "routine procedure." After that, their attention was mostly focused on Uchiha Makoto.
...Senju Tobirama, after all, is not the Hokage!
Uchiha Makoto, this Hikarikage, is the real deal.
And can Senju Tobirama, this copycat, really understand Akatsuki Village's development model? What if he learns it poorly and leads Konoha into a pit?
The Hikarikage's opinion is of vital importance!
Senju Tobirama quickly felt Uchiha Makoto's gaze, and he also looked at Uchiha Makoto.
The lines of sight of the two quickly converged.
Uchiha Makoto immediately raised his eyebrows, a bright and sunny smile appearing on his face, a smile that was extremely smug!
Senju Tobirama naturally understood Uchiha Makoto's provocation.
But... he was helpless right now!
"This naturally evil Uchiha brat... Bastard!"
"One day, I will defeat you!"
Senju Tobirama chose to continue enduring, turning his face away hatefully, not wanting to look in Uchiha Makoto's direction anymore.
At this, Uchiha Makoto's smile became even more brilliant.
After the group of ninja clan patriarchs exchanged pleasantries for a long time, they finally began to beat around the bush, and Uchiha Makoto quickly figured out their intentions.
They don't trust Senju Tobirama.
That is just great.
Isn't this giving me a chance to interfere in Konoha's internal affairs with a legitimate reason? You are begging me!
No one understands Akatsuki Village better than Uchiha Makoto.
Subsequently, he spoke slowly:
"I understand everyone's sentiments."
"Regarding Konoha's internal reform, I have also heard a bit about it. It can't be said to be exactly the same as Akatsuki Village's development direction, but it can be said to be almost identical."
"Hmm... Senju Tobirama, wouldn't you agree?"
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