Before going home, Shiraishi first went to the base exercise field of the military region.

The flying ninja was carrying a soldier, flying in the sky, making a vibrating sound in the air.

In the center of the exercise field, a target was placed every ten meters.

The flying ninja who passed by from high altitude directly pressed the magazine on the flying ninja gear, and the silver-white metal **** quickly ejected from the high altitude, and one of them landed on the target in the center of the exercise field.

Boom boom boom!

The continuous explosions made people's ears buzz.

The burst of fire light also illuminated the face.

More than the power of the detonating charm, after the explosion of these metal balls, the area of the exercise field with the target will be turned over to one side of the soil, and a large area of potholes will appear on the exercise field, which is basically unusable before repairs. state.

"Can the power of metal bombs be further improved?"

After Shiraishi read it, he asked Dr. Kataki who was beside him.

The other party is a senior scientific researcher from the army of the Kingdom of Ghosts, mainly focusing on the military industry, and has developed a lot of advanced ordnance equipment for the Kingdom of Ghosts over the years.

After watching the performance of the flying ninja, Shiraishi was still a little dissatisfied with the power of the metal bomb dropped from the air.

"Of course, you can continue to improve."

Dr. Pietchi nodded without hesitation.

This was originally a test of the water. With the first complete test product, it is undoubtedly much simpler to improve on this basis.

"However, this requires updating the system equipment of the chakra compressor. Sooner or later, maybe one day, a super bomb comparable to the jade-tailed beast can be produced."

Dr. Pietchi said so confidently.

Thinking of such a situation, Dr. Pianchi couldn't help but look forward to it.

"I will let the other departments cooperate with you to study together."

Compared with Dr. Kataki, who is still looking forward to it, Shiraishi understands what kind of terrible weapons science can create in the future.

Not to mention the tailed beast jade, a bomb more terrifying than the tailed beast jade can also be created.

However, it is still too early to say that.

The technology of the country of ghosts has not yet reached the level of making nuclear bombs, so targeting the tailed beast jade is also a way.

"Unfortunately, there is no war in the country of ghosts now, and I don't know if these metal bombs are used on the battlefield, and whether they can form a suppressing force on the battlefield, this is an unknown number."

Lack of reference comparison.

The so-called military weapons are like this.

Data analysis is, after all, something on paper.

Whether the product is satisfactory or not requires market feedback and user experience.

On the other hand, the kingdom of ghosts, which does not need war to make its name famous, will not put these weapons on the battlefield for the time being.

Although Dr. Pianqi is very confident in the weapons he has developed, after all, he lacks the necessary 'advertising'.

Acting is not a real fight, these weapons need an opponent.

Shiraishi also understands this truth. Although the Kingdom of Ghosts also used modern firearms such as long-range artillery during the War of the Kingdom of Wind, the lethality of ninjas with high mobility is actually not very optimistic.

On the contrary, the suppression of the air force on the land force is very effective.

Of course, this may also be because the number of artillery pieces brought to the Land of Winds was insufficient, and the firepower coverage was not taken care of in all aspects.

At that time, I just wanted to try the effects of these armaments, and I would not put the expectation of victory on these unsystematic firearms.

"The Land of Rain."

Shiraishi mentioned this country.

"The Land of Rain?"

Dr. Pietchi tilted his head.

"Sell these bombs, together with the flying ninja gear, to the Land of Rain at a high price, let them fight the Land of Fire, and use their war to tell us the answer."

What are the advantages and disadvantages of dealing with ninjas, and what areas need to be improved, there is nothing more suitable for talking than war.

And the country of ghosts can't directly participate in the war in the country of rain now, and it can't participate. Once involved, the Konoha Ninja Village will not stand still.

Now the people who are active in the Land of Rain are all ninjas from the Daming House in the Land of Fire.

The Kingdom of Ghosts cannot break this balance, so dispatching the troops of the Kingdom of Rain is only a deterrent effect, and it is impossible to really participate.

Even if the country of ghosts wanted to participate, Nagato probably wouldn't allow it.

Because once a war broke out between the land of ghosts and the land of fire, the location of the war would most likely be the land of rain.

That's not just a petty fight. It is very likely that the Kingdom of Rain will become a wasteland with no one living under the confrontation between the two countries.

I can't participate in the war, and I want to verify the performance of these new bombs in the actual war, so I can only sell them to the country of rain, and use the war of the country of rain to feedback the performance of the weapons.

Dr. Pietchi quickly understood this truth.

A big country is a chess player, and a small country is a chess piece.

The Kingdom of Rain is very weak now, so it can only be reduced to the fate of a chess piece.

And Shiraishi, after all, is also a high-level executive in the land of ghosts.

Naturally, I don't mind helping other small countries if we can, but once the problem involves the interests of our own country, we must fight for it without yielding an inch.

Fortunately, the performance of these weapons does not require the blood of their own people to react.

After all, arms are the most profitable industry in the world.

Compared with the wicked way of pornography, gambling and drugs, selling it directly in the name of the state is the real way to make money.

"Then, Shiroishi-sama, what kind of ninjutsu are you asking for this time? Or the so-called sacred tree material?"

Dr. Pietchi asked curiously.

He knew that Shiraishi was a ninja. As long as he was a ninja, he would prefer something like ninjutsu.

"No, the current ninjutsu system in the country of ghosts, with the documentation of Uchiha, Hinata, and the Uzumaki family, has been constructed very well. There is no need to exchange ninjutsu. And the sacred tree is not necessary, I The reason why I exchanged the branches of the divine tree is to improve the desert environment in the Land of Winds."

The Kingdom of Winds now has a part of the land under the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Ghosts.

In this regard, Baishi is also naturally concerned. In the future development strategy, the desert land will be reused.

"This time, I plan to exchange resources such as silver and copper from the Land of Rain."

Shiraishi said what he wanted to exchange.

Although the country of ghosts is not short of mineral resources such as silver and copper nowadays, Shiraishi will not dislike too many of these resources.

It is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. He wants to do too many things, and resources are the basis for building all industries. In Shiraishi's view, the more resources, the better.

Moreover, with the technology of the country of rain today, it is difficult to make effective use of these resources. From a long-term perspective, it will do more harm than good to the country of rain.

But in the Land of Rain, there are not many choices for reference now.

Although Nagato went to the battlefield, he obviously didn't want to do it himself, otherwise his strength would be exposed.

The last Sanshoyu Hanzo who showed his true deterrent power had already died under Konoha's conspiracy.

No matter how strong a person is, he has to serve the whole country and Ninja Village.

If they were loners, Konoha and Sandyin would not dare to provoke Hanzo.

But Hanzo is the leader of Yuyin Village and the protector of the Rain Country. This is Hanzo's weakness.

In the same way, the current Yuyin and the Kingdom of Rain are also Nagato's weakness.

With Hanzo's lessons learned, Nagato is more inclined to hide himself in the face of no real power to protect himself from the rain.

However, hiding oneself means that Yuyin Village has lost its strongest deterrent power. In this civil war, it also revealed that Yuyin Village's combat effectiveness is seriously insufficient.

Therefore, when the Kingdom of Ghosts cannot participate in the war, the Kingdom of Fire dares to continue to entangle with the Kingdom of Rain. It is because of delay that victory belongs to the Kingdom of Fire.

The current Nagato is already thinking about the gains and losses after his own shot.

If that's the case, then help him again.

Use the rain country war to create a wave of advertisements for the ghost country.

After that, there will be a steady stream of countries buying arms from the land of ghosts.

As a result, the country of ghosts can occupy a dominant position in the arms market of the ninja world.

And the country of Oni, which dominates the arms market, is equivalent to controlling the war market in the ninja world.

The premise is that the country of rain will win the battle beautifully in the conflict with the country of fire.

Regarding this point, Shiraishi felt that he needed to take a good look at it.

"I'll ask you, Doctor, to improve the power of the bomb. I will consider when to sell new weapons to the Land of Rain."

"Yes."

Dr. Pianqi understands that there are many benefits to putting new weapons on the battlefield of the Land of Rain.

But also, there are huge risks.

For example, regarding the follow-up rebound of the Fire Nation, where will the Rain Nation go, whether it will affect the previous transactions, and what will happen to the international situation in the future, it is necessary to convene a high-level meeting between the military and the government to discuss. There are many aspects involved, and you can't just focus on the fruits you are about to get, but also consider the hidden dangers.

"Looks like I'm going to trouble that Raikage again... Years later, I'll visit Yunyin Village in person. In the Ninja world, apart from our country of ghosts, only the country of thunder is most eager for the country of fire to decline. At present, the interests of the two countries are completely aligned, so there is room for manipulation.

As the head of the military, the object of his visit is Raikage.

As for the daimyo of the Kingdom of Thunder, it can be negotiated by the government's diplomats.

Leaf.

Naruto's house.

With the end of the year approaching, Ri Zhan also temporarily relieved his heavy responsibilities, and has rare free time to rest at home.

But the house is also very deserted.

His wife, Sarubi Biwako, died during the Nine-Tails Rebellion during the Nine-Tails Rebellion, delivering the birth of his predecessor, Kyuubi-katsuri.

The eldest son, Sarutobi Takashi, also died on the battlefield of the Land of Winds, as did his daughter-in-law, Saruhiko.

The second son, Sarutobi Asma, did not agree with his philosophy, so he moved away from home when he was a teenager and lived alone.

Now at home, he is the only old man left alone and a grandson who is waiting to be fed.

The hired servant also went home, preparing for the New Year, and will come to help after the New Year.

Looking at the empty environment, Ri Zhan couldn't help but sigh. Soon, he put his mind away and concentrated on practicing calligraphy at home.

In the afternoon, there was a knock on the door at the entrance.

Ri Zhan put down his calligraphy brush and walked to the entrance to open the door.

"You're here, Lu Jiu, come here sooner than I thought."

The one who came to visit him was Konoha Kaminou squad leader Nara Shikahisa.

"After all, it's Hokage-sama who summoned...it's a hassle though."

Lu Jiu scratched his head and complained deliberately.

With the end of the year approaching, he also had a rare chance to rest for a while. In addition, he had to summarize his son Nara Shikamaru's studies and teach him. Therefore, even during the Chinese New Year, the burden on him has not been relieved much.

He is Konoha's upper ninja squad leader. His words and deeds represent Konoha's face, and he cannot be negligent. Especially in educating the heirs, he undoubtedly devoted all his efforts.

Ri Zhan smiled and led Lu Jiu into his study.

"Then, Hokage-sama, what is the reason for calling me here during this kind of rest?"

Kakashi asked incomprehensibly.

Speaking of this matter, Ri Zhan couldn't help sighing and said, "I didn't want to bother you at first, because Tsunade sent me a letter, and I'm not sure what she said in the letter. , I need you to discuss it with me."

"Is that so?"

Lu Jiu nodded, but his mind became active.

At such a time, I can't wait to find him to discuss it together, it will definitely not be a trivial matter.

"Don't Tsunade-sama plan to come back at the end of the year?"

"She doesn't come back. She has something to do with Shigu Forest."

Rizao replied.

"What about Lord Jiraiya?"

"Jirai will also come back and stay for a few days to exchange information with the village. Not only does he want to investigate Orochimaru, but also the information from the country of Oni, he will also handle it."

Although he knew that Jiraiya was reckless in some respects, even a single tendon, Hizan knew that Jiraiya's ability to collect information was very strong, so that Konoha would not be blind to the outside world and know nothing.

For Konoha, Jiraiya is by no means a dispensable existence. As long as the two of the three ninjas are still alive, to Konoha, they are Dinghaishenzhen.

"Okay, let's not talk about the two of them. This is a letter from Tsunade to me. The content is a bit long. Take your time and read it. I'll make you a cup of tea."

Hiizhan took out Tsunade's letter.

This is not an ordinary letter, there are as many as a dozen pieces of letter paper, and the content inside is very substantial, which makes Lu Jiu interested.

If it is just a simple condolence, half a piece of paper is enough, there is no need to write so much.

A few minutes later, Ri Zhan re-entered the study, came in with tea, and placed it beside Lu Jiu.

But at this time, Lu Jiu obviously had no idea of drinking tea. He stared at the letter, and read the letter word by word, without skipping any content.

After a few more minutes, Lu Jiu read all the contents of the letter, let out a deep breath, and the expression on his face became serious.

What Tsunade wrote in the letter was very simple. It was not a simple greeting to the village, but an investigation report.

Comparing the countries of the ninja world, including the country of fire, with the rising star of the country of ghosts.

In terms of comparison, including but not limited to the national tax system, industry, economy, industry, agriculture, armament, national system, etc.

He pointed out the various problems that exist in most countries in the ninja world, and led to the only result - the rise of the country of ghosts, not by accident, but by necessity.

And gave a fairly certain prediction that in the next ten years, the country of fire will not be the opponent of the country of ghosts at all.

In the new era opened by the land of ghosts, the decline of the land of fire and Konoha is obvious.

This decline is not because the ninja's military strength is weak, but at a comprehensive level. Even if it is military, the country of ghosts will become extremely terrifying with the improvement of comprehensive national strength, and Konoha cannot compare with it.

Aside from the top ninja fighting power, the backbone and the bottom will be completely compared to the country of ghosts.

It seems that the country of ghosts will become a behemoth occupying the heads of all countries in the ninja world.

These piercing visions made Lu Jiu feel the same way.

Because, when he went to Damingfu with Hizan last time, he also felt the horror of the land of ghosts.

It's just that Tsunade's disclosure now allows him to see the core part of it.

Although it is a part, not the whole, but it also caused an extremely violent turmoil in Lu Jiu's heart.

He knew that what Tsunade said was true. The Land of Fire and Konoha were indeed going downhill. This was an indisputable fact.

A few years ago, they could barely fight Yun Yin, and they would win or lose.

But now if there is a full-scale war with Yunyin, I am afraid that the result will be more losers and less wins.

The Kingdom of Thunder has been vigorously developing the ninja army for decades. Whether in war or in peace, it is constantly expanding its armaments. On the other hand, Konoha has no such desire, or indulges in the honor of the past, forgetting that Yunyin Village is not the past. The cloud hidden village.

Now the number of ninjas on the surface of Yunyin Village has surpassed that of Konoha Village, and Yunyin has not stopped following it, and is still expanding his troops.

Because the Kingdom of Thunder is eager to compete for the largest country, Yunyin Village is also eager to defeat Konoha and become the first Ninja Village.

The powers of Daimyo and Raikage are concentrated to the outside world, forming a harmonious situation in which the military and government of the country of ghosts are completely unified.

This is a very scary thing.

The relationship between the Daimyo of the Kingdom of Thunder and Raikage is more harmonious than that of the Daimyo of the Kingdom of Fire and Naruto.

Not to mention, a country like the Demon Country where the government and the military are completely unified.

Even if the population and land do not have an advantage over the Land of Fire, it will be a matter of time before they catch up. Maybe it has surpassed the country of fire.

"How about it, Lu Jiu, what are your thoughts?"

Ri Zhan asked.

"If I didn't guess wrong, Tsunade-sama... she wants to reform the internal environment of Konoha."

Lu Jiu gave this answer.

Rizhan nodded, he also had the same idea.

Among his three disciples, Jiraiya's character is the most honest, Orochimaru is the most aggressive, and Tsunade is similar, but because of his kindness, he will not embark on the path of unscrupulousness like Orochimaru.

Hiizhan didn't know what kind of changes Tsunade's radical attitude would bring to Konoha if he served as the fifth Hokage in the future.

Whether it's good or bad, I don't know at all.

This is where he is very embarrassed.

"If we do what Tsunade said, the one country, one village system that the first generation of adults has worked so hard to establish will likely collapse, and a terrible civil war will break out in the big country. Neither us nor the daimyo want such a thing to happen."

The one country, one village system is kept in balance because the daimyo and the ninja village check and balance each other.

According to Tsunade's approach, the system of one country and one village will be completely out of balance, leading to a major civil war.

Because this would not only violate the interests of the daimyo and nobles, but also the interests of the Shinobi clan within the Shinobi Village.

Especially in Konoha, this is even more difficult.

The ninja clan within Konoha is very powerful and has always been the leader of the village.

Under Hokage, all the high-level people who can participate in Konoha's decision-making are from the ninja family, and there is a share of the family behind them.

The establishment of the ninja school took a lot of effort at the time. Although the ninja people agreed with the ninja school, they did not open the family's ninjutsu materials, but continued to choose "family" education.

What civilians accept is always the foundation.

However, the teaching of the ninja is an extension of the basic teaching, so that the children of the family become stronger.

One step ahead, one step ahead.

Therefore, among the tens of thousands of Konoha ninjas, there are only a few civilians, most of whom rely on the ninja forces.

Hizan understands this, and Shikaku understands the same.

Even Chiba Shiraishi in the land of ghosts was able to start his career with the power of the Uchiha clan behind his back.

In the ranking of the ninja clan, the Uchiha clan is not behind the Senju clan, and ranks first all year round.

The connections, resources, and ninjutsu mastered by this family are all civilians as individuals, and it is difficult for them to surpass the past in their entire life.

Thousands of years of accumulation, the accumulated wealth is not just pure money that can be calculated.

That is the bloodline bound ninja clan that has a longer history than the five kingdoms.

The Ninja Village was established, and the Ninja tribe occupied the most power in it. This kind of thing cannot be changed and cannot be changed.

They all put in a lot of effort to form a village, so naturally they should be granted their due status and benefits, otherwise the Ninja Village will lose the loyalty of the Ninja tribe.

Without the participation of the ninja forces, Konoha would not have been able to defeat strong enemies again and again in the past.

Therefore, the power of the ninja clan is the cornerstone of the ninja village, and it is also one of the foundations for the implementation of the one country, one village system.

If the interests of this part are leveraged, whether it is Rizhan or Lu Jiu, it is hard to imagine what the consequences will be.

"The reform is out of date, and the current international environment does not allow us to do so."

Lu Jiu thought for a moment and then gave his advice.

It's not that he doesn't want Konoha to reform, but he can't change it now.

Internationally unstable diplomacy, at the same time, the Daming Palace is deeply mired in the war in the Kingdom of Rain, and the Kingdom of Thunder and the Kingdom of Ghosts are eyeing each other. These external environmental problems have not been improved. If they reform rashly, these external forces will attack the Kingdom of Fire. Country, Konoha will collapse on its own.

This kind of reform is not as simple as medical reform, and it will not touch the majority of interest groups.

If Konoha does not have a safe international environment, if this reform is carried out, it will soon perish.

The proposal is good, but the timing is not right.

Konoha has no time.

The most important thing is that there are too many uncertain factors.

Any reform can only be referred to, not imitated.

The reform of the country of ghosts has high reference value, but it has no practical significance.

Unless... it is to break down all the hierarchies and establish a new order.

But how is this possible?

Even in the land of ghosts, I'm afraid they wouldn't dare to do this.

If you do this, you will offend the daimyo and nobles of all countries except the Demons, as well as the forces of the Shinobi Village.

"Did you reject Tsunade's proposal?"

Ri Zhan asked.

"It's just that the time is not right now. As for the future, no one knows what will happen. Maybe, this is also a kind of temptation by Tsunade-sama."

Kakashi said meaningfully.

The sun was cut.

He had already communicated to Tsunade through Jiraiya that he wanted her to be the fifth Hokage~www.mtlnovel.com~ If Tsunade became dissatisfied with Konoha because of this kind of thing, it would not be worth the loss.

Moreover, he also saw the benefits of the reform for Konoha, and from a long-term perspective, it was beneficial to Konoha.

But what is good for Konoha is not necessarily good for the country of fire.

The two powerful regimes of the Daimyo Prefecture and Konoha are incompatible.

Therefore, the specific situation can only be analyzed in detail.

He believed that there was no shortage of such talents among Konoha.

On the basis of the one country, one village system, there may be a way to not only satisfy the commoners, but also to reassure the daimyo and nobles, and to reassure the ninja.

"Luhisa, I'll leave this matter to your Nara clan to handle. I will arrange for any documents you need."

Ri Zhan said.

"Yes. I didn't expect that one day I would also make up for the history of the ninja world."

Kakashi said with a wry smile.

The reforms proposed by Tsunade did involve his blind spots in knowledge.

No matter how smart he is, most of what he has learned since childhood is how to manage the village, how to command the ninja troops, and help Naruto to balance the situation within the village.

Therefore, the reforms proposed by Tsunade were things that he had little or no contact with.