Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?-Chapter 281: Gojo Kaigetsu’s Vision for a Modernized Shinobi World!

Chapter 281 - 281: Gojo Kaigetsu's Vision for a Modernized Shinobi World!

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Great nobles might need hidden villages, but less powerful nobles certainly did! If the power shifted, who knew where the blade would fall next?

The hidden village and the nation, the Kage and the Daimyo...

Neither was inherently subservient to the other.

They simply represented the most legitimate choices, relying on and empowering each other, maximizing mutual benefit.

When the Daimyo sought to shed the heavy burden of military expenditure, they inevitably faced the problem of an uncontrollable force.

"Return to the Warring States Period?" The Fire Daimyo sipped his tea.

"I think not. Look at this new Shinobi city beneath our feet. Isn't it the best example? Shinobi from all walks of life, those who couldn't survive in the great villages, fled here, earning a living through honest work—Once they have money, once they have hope, which Shinobi would risk their lives daily, thinking only of war?"

"The same applies to the Shinobi clans. They aren't monolithic entities. There will always be those who step forward, dedicating themselves to the great cause of peace."

"The chaos of the Warring States Period—arose because Shinobi had no other way to earn money, no other way to survive—And partly because of hatred, something inexplicable. But compared to the chaos of that era, the hatreds of the hidden village era are far easier to resolve."

"Now? Times have changed! Konoha's development in recent years is proof! They haven't initiated a single war of aggression, yet their economy thrives. I, as Daimyo, haven't had to worry about finances."

"The Shinobi World will eventually find peace. This is the tide of history. We, as Daimyo, must possess foresight, positioning ourselves for the industries of a peaceful era."

"Gradually cut off funding to the hidden villages, until their military power is stripped away. If these decommissioned Shinobi attempt to cause trouble, Konoha's Shinobi can surely protect you."

"Besides, there's no need for aggressive terms like 'disband,' 'dissolve,' or 'disintegrate.' We can use—'reform'! A directive issued from the Daimyo's mansion—'Guiding Principles for Hidden Village Reform'—will quickly divide the villages internally."

"The previous era—the Warring States Period, was ended by Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi. The relatively peaceful hidden village era—was also established by Hashirama Senju. But I believe it's not enough. So, the next era—"

"I define it as the era of 'Five Nations Co-Governance,' and we, the five Daimyo, shall establish it together!"

"Perhaps future generations will compare us to stars, defining this night as—'The Five Elders' Birth.'"

The Fire Daimyo raised his teacup. His meaning was clear.

Either cooperate, becoming co-creators of the "Five Nations Co-Governance" era, or let their Shinobi clash, and see who would be reduced to dust.

"This..." The four Daimyo fell silent.

Tempted?

Perhaps—slightly. After all, the strength of the Land of Fire and Konoha was undeniable.

Instead of pouring vast sums into funding their hidden villages, engaging in an arms race with Konoha, fighting endless wars for an uncertain future—

—why not accept the Fire Daimyo's offer? Save the funds, enjoy lives of luxury, and secure a place in history as one of the "Five Elders."

Even in death, their posthumous titles would be—benevolent, compassionate, enlightened...

Wealth secured, reputation secured.

The price? Simply decommissioning their Shinobi forces, letting them find their own way in the "Five Nations Co-Governance" era.

It was like—before, becoming a Shinobi meant securing a stable career, guaranteed sustenance, at the very least receiving basic missions from the village.

Now, with hidden village reform, the villages would lose state funding, and being a Shinobi would no longer guarantee employment. Those unwilling to live a life of constant danger would have to relinquish their headbands, embracing the spirit of the Shinobi Creed...

After removing their headbands, they could join the various companies established by Konoha, companies designed to utilize Shinobi abilities, possessing advanced production technologies!

For example—

The New Konoha Power Grid Company!

Gojo Kaigetsu knew that while the Shinobi World possessed electricity and some basic applications, they hadn't truly explored its potential.

This was, essentially, the Second Industrial Revolution!

Generators, electric vehicles, electric lights, telephones, computers, televisions...

Logically, with computers and televisions, they should have entered an advanced electrical age. Yet the Shinobi World remained technologically fragmented. Many conservative villagers, despite having electric lights, still preferred candles and oil lamps.

Despite having computers and televisions, they preferred listening to storytellers in taverns.

These—were the targets of Gojo Kaigetsu's revolution!

The Shinobi World would eventually enter an advanced, civilized electrical age. The demand for electricity then would far surpass current levels.

And if demand couldn't be met? Generate more power!

Fire Release? Thermal power! Water Release? Hydroelectric power! Wind Release? Wind power! Lightning Release? Human power!

Generate power! They could generate power!

Advanced production equipment, fueled by electricity, would accelerate Konoha's development even further...

The Fire Daimyo—or rather, Gojo Kaigetsu in disguise—surveyed the room, nearly uttering the words, "Who agrees? Who opposes?"

"Fire Daimyo! I cannot agree with this course of action!" The Earth Daimyo abruptly stood, his expression grim.

He'd initially planned to simply flatter the Fire Daimyo, secure the promised dividends, and perhaps borrow some funds to alleviate his own nation's crisis.

Who could have imagined? He sought only interest, yet the Fire Daimyo intended to seize his principal investment as well?

Today, he demanded hidden village "reform." Tomorrow, would he demand "Daimyo reform"?

Hidden village power wasn't everything, but its absence was crippling. Who could guarantee that the Fire Daimyo, seemingly amicable now, wouldn't turn on them once they were defenseless?

Perhaps he would seize their consorts, their princesses, and subject them to—humiliating spectacles...

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