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Hiruko's methods possessed a terrifyingly potent adaptability.
Due to the lingering influence of the Warring States Period, people of other nations were naturally susceptible to Great Power Chauvinism. Strictly speaking, the inhabitants of the Five Great Nations shared the same culture and ancestry. By continuously exporting Konoha's culture, Hiruko could effectively make "Konoha" synonymous with "Justice."
With that righteous mantle secured, everything else became simple—bleeding the Five Great Nations dry until Konoha grew into an unstoppable titan, eventually swallowing them whole in a single gulp.
With Hiruko's backing, Konoha's strength was destined to skyrocket. Even in the worst-case scenario, he estimated it would take at most ten to twenty years to achieve total unification. When that day came...
Kakashi clutched the notebook nervously as he sprinted toward his sensei's house. He knew deep down that if the contents of this journal were exposed, it wouldn't just be the four Great Nations; every single country in the shinobi world would unite to crush Konoha.
Watching his receding back, Hiruko let out a small smile. "That little guy still can't keep his cool."
He then headed to his laboratory to settle a few matters before returning home. Today, Nohara Rin had been waiting for him.
The young girl approached him slowly. After a polite bow, she said bashfully, "Lord Hiruko, I have made my decision."
Hiruko gave a slight nod. "Oh? You've thought it through?"
A flash of resolve flickered in Rin's eyes. "Yes, Lord Hiruko. If possible, I want to accept this power."
Having witnessed the overwhelming might of the Cursed Seal, Rin couldn't help but look back at her past. If she had possessed such strength back then, how could she have been kidnapped so easily? Thus, she chose power.
The corners of Hiruko's mouth curled upward. "I will use my serums to modify your body, making you more compatible with Nature Energy. However, during the adaptation period for Senjutsu Chakra, you should focus on strengthening your Taijutsu training."
Rin nodded without hesitation. "I can do that."
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"If there are no issues, we start tomorrow," Hiruko added.
He chose tomorrow because he also needed time to familiarize himself with another secret technique. It was a method Orochimaru used to cultivate subordinates—leaving a sliver of one's will within the Senjutsu Chakra. Hiruko had no intention of splitting his own consciousness, but he planned to adapt the model to place certain "contingencies" on Rin.
After all, if Obito were to hide away using Kamui, Hiruko would find it quite troublesome to deal with. He needed a countermeasure. Even though he could sense Rin's slight affection for him, he didn't believe that emotions were immutable. He needed to install a "switch."
"I understand, Lord Hiruko," Rin said, her heart filled with gratitude. She felt that Hiruko was far too kind; not only had he saved her life, but he was also willing to help her grow stronger. As a commoner-born kunoichi, she felt her luck was extraordinarily good.
That night, Rin lay in bed, her breathing ragged and heavy. Every so often, her pink little tongue would dart out to lick her lips in anticipation.
With continuous cultural output, even if Konoha made mistakes in the future, countless people would still leap to its defense. Under a long-term propaganda offensive, Konoha's image would be deeply rooted in the public's mind as the symbol of justice. When talents from other nations grew up, their first thought wouldn't be to serve their own country, but to dedicate themselves to Konoha and the Land of Fire.
To maximize this attraction, raising the income levels of Konoha's citizens and shinobi was an essential step.
Take the leaders of the real world, for instance. When a leader pours massive funds into their elite paratroopers, the troops naturally reciprocate with absolute loyalty. If the pay is low, no one wants to risk their lives. But if the pay is high?
"General, I will follow you to the ends of the earth!"
"Where is the enemy? Just give the order!"
With such historical precedents as a benchmark, Hiruko had similar plans. If other nations offered a thousand ryo for a talent, Konoha and the Land of Fire would offer three thousand, four thousand, or even five thousand. As for where the money came from? Naturally, it would be plundered from the resources of other nations through high-tech means.
Over time, talents would "vote with their feet" and flock to Konoha.
As Kakashi read through Hiruko's dense notes, his heart hammered against his ribs, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. What kind of person could come up with such a sinister plan? He knew Hiruko's thinking was ahead of its time, but he hadn't expected it to be this extreme. This was a blueprint to play the four Great Nations like fiddles and eventually erase them from the map.
Kakashi swallowed hard, asking hesitantly, "Aren't you... thinking a bit too far ahead?" He weighed his words carefully before blurting out his true thought: "Isn't this a little bit... evil?"
"If a man does not consider the distant future, he will find trouble at his doorstep," Hiruko said, patting Kakashi on the shoulder. "We have to think big, Kakashi. Take these back and show them to your sensei. I trust he will understand my vision."
Minato Namikaze might be hailed as a "Little Sun," but he was only a sun to Konoha. To the outside world, he had always been the cold-blooded "Yellow Flash."
Currently, the Hidden Stone and Hidden Cloud were still thinking of uniting to threaten Konoha. To Hiruko, this was no cause for concern. In the original timeline, the Third Hokage managed to secure peace with much worse cards in his hand. Now, with Konoha's economy booming and morale at an all-time high, there was no reason they couldn't endure.
Under these circumstances, certain plans had to be put into motion ahead of schedule.
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