Chapter 197

In the case of the Great Hidden Villages exerting influence through money and manpower, the Shinōbi World's TV and film industry has begun to flourish.

The technologies required for TV and movies have been fully developed, whether it's two-dimensional or three-dimensional, or even the immersive 3D experience.

Why is it growing so rapidly?

Because everyone has realized the effectiveness of film and television as a means of promotion.

The novelty attracts the attention of ordinary people, making them more inclined to believe it.

For example, at this moment, in the wide area of the village, a huge screen displays documentaries about the Land of Wind.

There are breathtaking views of Sunagakure, the expansion of various war remnants, and a group of environmentalists planting trees in the Wugen Desert.

"Sister, where are these places?"

The little girl, holding her younger brother, asks the Kunōichi.

The big sparkling eyes make Kunōichi's heart skip a beat.

"That's the outside world, the world governed by our Sunagakure."

Kunōichi smiles warmly, patting the little girl's head.

"Why can't I go there? The food they eat looks delicious."

"Of course, you can go there. You'll go to school."

"Really?"

"Yes, really. Children must attend school. It's stipulated by our Kazekage-sama. Education is free."

"Who is Kazekage-sama?"

"He's the leader of Sunagakure. Look, he's the one speaking on the screen now."

Kunōichi points to Hitoshi and smiles.

"He's so handsome."

The little girl gazes at Hitoshi's youthful face on the screen and whispers unconsciously.

"Yes, Kazekage-sama is handsome, but it's a shame he's taken."

Kunōichi's tone is filled with envy.

There have been discussions among the Kunōichi in Sunagakure about Hitoshi's appearance in recent years.

The consensus is that Hitoshi has a special method of maintaining his looks.

Many women have tried to follow in his footsteps, hoping to learn his beauty secrets.

For a woman, the most important thing is to maintain a youthful face. No one wants to have gray hair and wrinkles when they're old.

Everyone hopes to have the face of an eighteen-year-old, the figure of a twenty-eight-year-old, and the temperament of a thirty-eight-year-old.

Even women like Tsunade resort to Ninjutsu like the Yin Seal. It's clear how other Kunōichi feel.

"Sister, do you admire him a lot?"

"Of course, Kazekage-sama is the strongest. He has led Sunagakure to prosperity and success."

The little girl declares.

"In that case, I want to be someone like him in the future."

"Then you must work hard, little girl."

Similar conversations are happening everywhere.

With the popularization of television and film technology, the perception of the Five Kages and Shinōbi in the entire Shinōbi World is quietly changing.

Everyone is surprised to find that both the Kazekage and the Mizukage are so handsome. The Tsuchikage has a prominent nose, the Hokage is a bit eccentric, and the Raikage is muscular.

In the past, only Shinōbi were knowledgeable about Shinōbi. Now, even ordinary people can learn about Shinōbi.

The popularity of TV and movies is bringing the Shinōbi World closer together.

"How is it? It's working well," Rakai asks Rasa.

"Yes, I never expected that simply showcasing the policies of the Hidden Villages and ordinary life would elicit such a huge response."

Rasa nods in agreement.

"The distance. In the past, there was a significant gap between Shinōbi and ordinary people. The ordinary person's knowledge of Shinōbi came from war and speculation. Shinōbi were seen as demonic beings."

Rakai shakes his head, speaking seriously.

"I wouldn't say that the one country, one village system is entirely right."

Rasa frowns, his tone sounding a bit harsh.

"I don't know. Some things can't be judged solely as right or wrong. The one country, one village system has its pros and cons."

Rakai advises, not wanting to provoke a discussion about Senju Hashirama.

Evaluating someone like him is beyond our capability. At least, only a Village Kage can make such an assessment.

"Don't dwell on it. Neither you nor I can make that judgment. If you want to comment, you need the status of Kazekage at the very least."

Rakai senses Rasa's contemplative thoughts and quickly interjects.

"Let's focus on our own tasks. That's what we should be doing."

In the Kazekage building in Sunagakure, Hitoshi is fully immersed in his work.

As a responsible Kazekage, Hitoshi is no longer indulging in frivolous pursuits. He has taken on a high-intensity workload.

He arrives and leaves work on time every day, never late, never working overtime.

From 9 to 5, with a three-hour lunch break in between, that is Hitoshi's work schedule.

In the Kazekage's office, Hitoshi feels overwhelmed by the governmental affairs from various regions of the Land of Wind.

Hitoshi is immensely grateful to Irene and Hua Ye. They were true kings who left him with invaluable experiences, even if their reigns were not entirely successful.

Because Hitoshi has based his character template on former kings, he possesses exceptional skills in handling governmental matters.

He works at an incredible speed.

Additionally, with the support of the Elder's Group led by Ebizo, Hitoshi's work progresses smoothly.

"Bunpuku, you need to quickly establish a police system everywhere. It's crucial for local security. Shinōbi alone are not enough. Recruit ordinary people as well."

"Shamon-sama, we should prioritize the development of Chakra tools for everyday life."

"Chiru, the same goes for you. Innovate various technologies as soon as possible. Only by mastering core technologies can we continue to improve."

"Ebizo Elder, the selection of officials from all over the country must be completed promptly. If necessary, we will transfer them to the military. Retired Shinōbi will be dispersed to manage grassroots levels."

Hitoshi is mainly responsible for overseeing the overall operations.

If he were to handle everything by himself, he would be overwhelmed.

Zhuge Komei was great, but even he, a powerful figure, eventually met his limits. It wasn't physical strength but mental fortitude.

"Kazekage-sama, can those Shinōbi be effectively managed once they're transferred to the military?" Ebizo asks with hesitation.

He truly doubts whether those Shinōbi can be properly managed.

Hitoshi looks up at Ebizo with a blank expression. Ebizo is stating the obvious.

"Of course, they will be poorly managed. But even with poor management, they can still contribute. They are the worst, caring about nothing except overseeing their assigned areas."

Hitoshi knows very well that a group of Shinōbi who don't comprehend the bigger picture can't lead the Land of Wind to thrive. At best, they won't do any harm, but they won't do much good either.