The Fourth Ninja War That Started Ahead of Schedule

Since the beginning, money was never the solution to all the problems.

But money can solve most problems.

With the continuous injection of funds from the Land of Fire, Konoha, a large ship that was dilapidated due to successive years of war, finally barely covered the wound and gained the strength to move forward again.

Makoto did not start with this wealth but allocated it to Konoha's clans in a very fair proportion.

Taking this as an opportunity, Makoto's reputation in Konoha skyrocketed.

After all, who hates money?

Makoto is a bastard, he is really giving money away... Danzo, you son of a gun, at times like this, you are still making rumors about me everywhere... You just wait...

This operation was perfect. If there were any shortcomings, it would be that Danzo isn't bleeding to death.

But Makoto thought about it the other way around, an old fox like Danzo is simply a non-stick pan. It's nothing more than a time difference outside his cognitive range, and it's not so easy to really deceive the other party.

Also... Danzo must die, but not now.

It took several days and nights and finally finished arguing with the heads of the major families, and after finalizing the tobacco profit distribution ratio, Kakashi came to visit Makoto again.

Essentially, Kakashi is a practical ninja. But to this day, everyone can see that Makoto is looking at Kakashi differently.

Although there is no such position, Kakashi still has a unique new job - Secretary of Hokage.

A role that was different from Hokage's advisor.

Small clans usually cannot contact Hokage directly, nor do they have the right to speak like major clans, so sometimes, they hope to pass some things through Kakashi...

Kakashi came prepared this time.

Makoto was eating when he came to visit.

Minatsuki was wearing a kimono and was teaching Haku how to read.

For three-year-old children, it was time to start learning some basic knowledge.

It's just that Haku's book is a bit weird.

It's a comic called White Rabbit Candy.

– The Land of Fire is an industrial country after all, even though there have been years of war, there are still some in the entertainment industry.

Even if it's not as good as Naruto's, you can watch movies leisurely, manga and novels are still available.

Kakashi hadn't read the manga. Although it is indeed a bit strange to use comics to study, since Kakashi himself is still a child, so there is no reason to doubt it.

Children help children.

It's really cool to be able to read comics openly.

So Kakashi didn't say anything, just said.

"Excuse me, madam."

"No, it's alright... Come on, Haku, let's go to the back room."

Minatsuki grabbed Haku's little hand and walked towards the back room.

This is a strong-willed and thoughtful woman.

For mothers, it is a very good choice.

It's a pity... the background is still a little lower.

Kakashi watched the pair of mother and daughter leave, and came to the dining room. Then... saw Makoto whose eyes were dull and whose hands were shaking a little while holding the chopsticks.

"Godaime-sama, you are..."

"Never underestimate a woman's determination to get pregnant... Hey, I really don't know until I'm married. What savior after marriage? How did Prime Minister Cao survive?"

T/N: 'Prime Minister Cao', '曹丞相', some dude from the "Three Kingdoms" who likes having wives

As usual, Makoto murmured words that outsiders could barely understand. After muttering a few words, he began to have a formal conversation with Kakashi.

"You're looking for me at this time. What's the matter?"

"Yes, the director of Konoha Hospital has some questions that are not good to ask in front of others... She wants me to remind you that although your intense promotion of cigarettes in the Konoha and the Land of Fire can bring a lot of income, the harm it'll do to ordinary people and even ninjas is immeasurable, especially if some children follow suit..."

Obviously, this is the direct result of the increase in prestige.

Without this prestige, then the dean would not have given Kakashi's sneaky 'suggestion', but directly sent a chakra scalpel to this drunken Hokage.

But right now, she doesn't care.

Based on the most basic conscience, she had to say something, so Kakashi could only pass the note for her.

Makoto clicked his tongue.

"Cigarette is our savior. –

"Who doesn't know that smoking is bad for your health? It's written on the cigarette box. –

"For a lot of people, you ask them to donate 100 million, and they support it loudly. You ask them to donate a billion, and they shout louder than before. Yet when you ask them to donate a cow, they talk about it – because they really have one. –

"However, smokers are different. They are really willing to sacrifice their health to add bricks and tiles to Konoha. And they die early before they start receiving pensions. –

"I call it – 'the Great Sacrifice'."

What Makoto said really makes people want to beat him up.

Since his bottom line was breached, Makoto seemed to have awakened, and he plummeted into moral depression.

But Kakashi was not prepared to refute.

Because what Makoto said was the truth.

Also, he was not planning to get seven hundred shurikens in his back and have his death called off as a suicide.

I'm afraid even the lady dean knows this well.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Now that the words have been brought to him, Kakashi continued to discuss other issues.

"There's something else?"

"Yes... just some friends want to ask you, why is the Uchiha clan given such a low proportion compared to the other clans?"

"The Uchiha clan barely did anything this time. Isn't it normal to get less?"

Makoto blinked innocently.

Kakashi also blinked innocently.

Both of them actually knew that this question was asked in reverse.

This time, Hyuuga made great efforts. Although there wasn't fighting during the whole process, they were able to talk with each other without causing too much resentment.

No one has a problem with them receiving more.

The small clans have shed blood and tears in previous wars, and tall of them made sacrifices. Everyone has no objection to taking more.

However, Uchiha basically didn't do anything. If the ratio is too high for them, other clans will definitely have opinions.

On the surface, it is common for major clans to eat more and occupy more. But in the hearts of the smaller clans... this dissatisfaction will not erupt immediately, but will continue to accumulate. There will always be a moment when a spark set things on a blaze.

Therefore, Makoto deliberately gave the Uchiha a relatively low proportion.

– At the very least, Uchiha, this deadly tsundere, will really be ready to spend money to support him.

If he is scolded, just scold him.

It didn't matter to him anyway.

As for what Uchiha thinks... the battle is imminent, everyone should be quiet.

Knowing that Makoto was pretending to be clueless, Kakashi didn't ask any more questions.

He asked one last question.

"What's your next plan?"

Makoto thought for a while and took out a thick notebook.

"This is my preliminary plan. Kakashi, you are not an outsider, you can take a look."

Kakashi took the notebook and looked at it seriously.

Makoto is just an ordinary earthling before he reincarnated, and his ability to govern a country can only be average.

Fortunately, he knows how to plagiarize.

Moreover, Konoha itself has a powerful tradition of military centralization, even if it encounters certain problems, it can be forced to push through.

"I think that for an excellent organization to be successful, it must have the following points."

"First, we must have a lofty ultimate goal. Second, in order to achieve this goal, we must have a strict subordinate-subordinate relationship with no lack of affinity. When moving towards our goals, we must always maintain a healthy and hearty smile. Finally, we also need a handsome uniform... the Konoha vest is really ugly. –

"On this basis, I roughly divide the plan into three aspects: technology, military and economy, and finally culture."

Needless to say, it is natural that the information about the technology revolution is the first to be completed.

At the time of Boruto, the ninja world already had chakra cannons, aircraft carrier battle groups, and other wicked things.

If we take this as the time point to reverse, then Konoha should start the information technology revolution in the Tsunade period at the latest.

That's the truth.

Kakashi that guy should be working on a laptop.

There is nothing to say about the military. Konoha has some experienced ninjas who have fought for a lifetime.

They're more professional than Makoto.

What Makoto can do is to provide enough funds.

Provide hard.

Provide you the ten times the amount.

As for the economy, it is necessary to establish more trusts to extract profits from across the country and around the world.

If possible, it is best to form an advanced model in which the company loots ahead and Konoha's armaments support at the rear.

It has to be mentioned that the fighting methods of the Five Great Hidden Villages are too stupid.

Neither cede land nor pay compensation, and fight back and forth, all in vain.

The ninja army fought like this since the Shodaime, now he's the Godaime, and they're still fighting like that.

How can this work?

The capitalists are almost crying, okay?

When the ninja army goes out to fight, it must gain benefits.

Even if you can't sign more than a thousand unequal treaties, at least you have to have a most-favored-nation treatment or something.

Culture? That's even easier.

Makoto's goal is to have twenty handsome and beautiful ninjas specialize in this job.

Strive to leave Konoha Ninjas as handsome men and beautiful women, and they must fight to save the world.

In any case, Konoha and the Land of Fire are indeed the most powerful country and Hidden Village in the world. Because of the residual influence of the Warring States Period, ninjas and civilians in other countries are actually very easy to accept big-country chauvinism.

On a serious note, the five major countries actually have the same language and the same species.

As long as the output continues, people will naturally link Konoha with justice.

With this name, what to do is much easier.

Even if Konoha did something wrong, there are countless people who will speak up for Konoha. After the talents from other countries grow up, the first dream is not to join their own country, but to join the Konoha and Land of Fire.

Of course, in order to achieve the best results for the above goals, it is necessary to increase the income levels of the Land of Fire and the ninjas.

For the same industry, other countries give 1,000, while the countries of Konoha and the Land of Fire give 2,000.

As for where the funds come from... of course it is from plundering from other countries.

If things go on like this, talents will naturally come with their own two feet.

Kakashi looked at Makoto's densely packed notebook, countless sweat appeared on his forehead.

He knew that his Kage's thoughts were a bit... but this was too...

The Kages of other Hidden Villages all want to destroy each other's Hidden Village. But why does Makoto give people the feeling that he wants to be the mastermind behind the whole world?

Kakashi swallowed hard.

"What you considered... Isn't this a bit too long-term?"

Kakashi thought about his words, but in the end, he could only say this.

"People have no long-term considerations, but they must have near-term worries. In any case, it is not a bad thing to think more about the future. –

"Kakashi, if you're going to think, then think more."

Makoto knew that Kumo still had a big hurdle to pass before him.

But to be honest, since the success of the cigarette project, he is not too worried about Kumo.

In the original work, the Sandaime relied on a few bad cards, and could still reach a blank peace with Kumo and Iwa.

Now under the leadership of Makoto, Konoha's economic strength is better and morale is higher, there is no reason why it cannot resist.

In this case, some things definitely need to be considered first.

After the two five-year plans, Konoha's strength must have improved by leaps and bounds.

Even if the worst happens, he only needs to fight to the death for fifteen years.

At that time, the combination of Naruto and Sasuke is enough to help him smooth everything out.

Although it is not nice to say, the upbringing of Naruto and Sasuke under the hands of Sandaime is really...

"I don't agree with the theory of only productivity, but advanced productivity can indeed solve many problems that could not be solved before."

"Oh, by the way, Kakashi, you happen to be here. I have already thought about my guiding ideology. If you are free these few days, hang them everywhere in Konoha, and let everyone see them all the time."

"Guiding ideology?"

"Hmm... for a world that is pure for blue."

The guiding ideology of the Shodaime Hokage is to stop fighting and end the Warring States Period.

The guiding ideology of the Nidaime Hokage is to maintain. After losing the ballast stone of the Shodaime, he tried his best to maintain the order of the countries.

The guiding ideology of the Sandaime Hokage is the will of fire, which is intended to strengthen the cohesion of Konoha.

The Yondaime died too early, leaving almost nothing decent.

And he, Makoto... fought for that blue and clean world.

Not to increase suffering and evil, but to restore peace to the world, where people no longer kill each other.

Kakashi nodded stiffly.

"Ah, by the way, Suna sent an official note, saying that their baasama, Chiyo, wants to come to visit."

"Chiyo-baasama is coming to Konoha... That's welcome, very welcome."

The five major Hidden Villages have grievances and enmities with each other, and each has large countries behind them. So most of the time, there will be no overt contact between the Hidden Villages.

If the other party's Hidden Village really sent a big shot, it means that the other party is serious.

The identity of Chiyo-baasama is very subtle.

She is not only a well-known senior, but also has a great influence on Suna-nins. Since she is in a semi-retired state, she does not actually interfere with the operation of Suna-nins.

Now that the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire are not at war, she probably doesn't want to mess with Konoha... Now that she's here, she's probably here to discuss an alliance.

Other than that, there is no possibility of other goals.

Making peace without fighting sounds unbelievable, but the Land of Wind is now cutting funds. As a visionary leader, certain changes are bound to be made.

Of course, the other party asked Chiyo to come over instead of letting their Kage come over, which also left enough room for them to back down.

If Konoha wants to take over Suna with war, it'll take a lot of effort.

"Maybe we can have a partner ahead of time. –

"Isn't this a good news?"

Kakashi nodded.

The two were about to say something else when an Anbu suddenly jumped in through the window.

"Hokage-sama, according to trusting information, Onoki from Iwagakure has already left to meet the Yondaime Raikage in the Land of Thunder!"

The two Kages are meeting?

Kakashi's pupils constricted instantly.

Chiyo came to Konoha for a peace talk.

Tsuchikage and Raikage also start meeting.

It doesn't seem like much on its own, but if it adds up... isn't it the start of the Fourth Ninja War?!