Sky Curtain: Short Video Commentary on Konoha Villagers

The text on the sky changed again.

During his time in power, Kakashi tacitly approved Shikamaru's transformation of Nara tribe medicinal herb cultivation techniques into the pharmaceutical industry.

This industry expanded rapidly and later became a pillar of Konoha's economy.

In the Nara clan's residence.

Shikaku picked up his teacup, but his hand froze in mid-air.

Ding Zuo stepped forward and slapped his thigh, making a crisp sound.

"Shikaku, your Nara family is destined for great wealth! The pharmaceutical industry is the pillar of our economy!"

Shikaku put down his teacup and scratched his head.

"This is indeed a good deal."

Haiyi sat down beside him and picked up the teapot to pour water for Lujiu.

"Using secret techniques for civilian purposes, that's quite daring. But it can make money for the village, so it's a new way out."

The text on the screen continues to be output.

Secondly, he supported Kaminarimon Electric's civilian application of Lightning Release chakra, leading to the creation of a power system covering the entire village.

Thirdly, while retaining the ninja academy, a science and engineering college should be established.

[To provide Orochimaru's research team with legitimate research channels.]

The entire ninja world was deathly silent.

Hokage Building.

Jiraiya stared at the large characters on the sky for a long time before finally uttering a single sentence.

"Has Kakashi gone mad?!"

"He actually let Orochimaru return to the village? And he even gave him legitimate research opportunities?"

The underground base of Otogakure Village.

Orochimaru stopped holding the test tube.

He stuck out his long tongue and licked his upper lip.

"Legitimate research channels..."

"Kakashi is truly a pragmatic Hokage."

"He's much more adaptable than Sarutobi-sensei. Scientific progress inherently requires a tolerant environment."

The barrage of comments scrolled wildly.

[Onoki, the Libra: Are all the higher-ups in Konoha crazy? They dared to accept a dangerous person like Orochimaru?]

[The Fourth Raikage, A: Darkness has fallen on Konoha! The Hokage has actually colluded with a rogue ninja!]

Konoha Village Street.

The villagers pointed at the sky and shouted curses.

"How could Lord Kakashi allow Orochimaru to return?!"

"Orochimaru has captured so many of our children! He must die!"

"Are the higher-ups in Konoha being controlled by Orochimaru?!"

On the training field, Kakashi rested his hand on his forehead.

He stared at the sky, his mind a complete mess.

Is Orochimaru legalized?

This is simply trampling on Konoha's bottom line.

How much pressure must my future self have been under to dare to make this decision?

The text flashing on the sky gave a direct response.

These pragmatic policies allowed ordinary people in Konoha to enjoy the benefits of ninjutsu for the first time.

[For example, affordable housing built quickly using earth-遁 (a type of magical technique).]

For example, household appliances powered by lightning have changed the lifestyles of ordinary people.

The scene cuts in.

Several Earth Release ninjas formed hand seals and pressed their hands to the ground.

One after another, sturdy stone buildings rose from the ground.

The ordinary people queuing up next to them happily moved into their new homes, holding their keys.

The camera pans again.

In the brightly lit room, the electric light dispelled the darkness.

The housewife pressed a button, and the washing machine started running automatically.

The text on the screen continued to jump.

During Kakashi's tenure, he accomplished basic industrialization of Konoha in just fifteen years.

This completely shattered the mercenary ninja system that had existed in the ninja world for a thousand years.

[This allows ninjas to earn a living without having to rely solely on missions.]

Many ninjas transitioned into workers, technicians, and merchants, allowing them to live more safely.

The ninja world fell silent once more.

The previous shouting and cursing stopped.

Konoha Village Street.

A retired genin with a missing arm stood in the crowd, staring at the image on the screen, tears welling up in his eyes.

"No need to do any tasks..."

"You can survive without constantly risking your life..."

"There are still affordable houses to live in."

He squatted on the ground and wailed loudly.

The surrounding civilians also fell silent.

They work from dawn till dusk every day, just to earn a meager amount of food.

The battles of the ninjas were far removed from their own lives, but the hardships of war fell heavily on their shoulders.

If ninjutsu could be used to build houses, it could make life easier.

Who cares whether Orochimaru is a rogue ninja or not?

[Konoha Genin A: I don't want to risk my life on the front lines anymore, I want to be a technician!]

[Iwagakure Chunin B: Is Konoha's future really that good? Can't we in Iwagakure also industrialize?]

[Sunagakure civilian C: I envy those from Konoha. Why wasn't I born in that era?]

[Kirigakure rogue ninja Ding: No war, a safe way of life—isn't this the ideal world?]

The period when Konoha was founded.

Hashirama Senju stared blankly at the sky.

"No need for war..."

"Ninjas can be workers or merchants."

"Ninjutsu is used to build houses and make life easier."

"Sandal! Did you see that?!"

"This is true peace!"

With the end of the sixth generation Kakashi, new text appeared:

The Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki.

Training Course.

Naruto jumped up excitedly on the spot.

"My turn! My turn!"

"I'm right behind Kakashi-sensei!"

Sasuke glanced at him and turned his head to the side.

"You loser, you're so proud of being Hokage."

Naruto moved closer to Sasuke and patted his chest.

"Sasuke, that's called strength! I'll be the Hokage someday. If you're polite to me, I'll make you the Vice Hokage!"

The text on the screen continues to be output.

The Seventh Hokage's prestige was immense, even rivaling that of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

Hidden Rock Village.

Onoki's beard twitched twice.

"Approaching Hashirama Senju?"

"What earth-shattering thing did this blond brat do?"

"Hashirama Senju pacified the chaotic world; what gives him, a junior, such prestige?"

The celestial script provides an explanation.

He possesses exceptional charisma and a profound commitment to peace.

He is the spiritual symbol of the entire Hidden Leaf Village, and indeed the entire ninja world.

The barrage of comments scrolled wildly.

[Onoki, a Libra: A spiritual symbol? What on earth did this brat do?]

[Fourth Raikage A: Relying on Affinity as a Spiritual Symbol? Since when has the ninja world started judging people by their temperament?]

[Mei Terumi: Her prestige is approaching that of the First Hokage? That's a bit of an exaggeration.]

[Konoha Villager A: How could a naturally evil fox spirit achieve such a feat?]

Konoha 48th year.

The Hokage's office.

Minato Namikaze looked at the words on the sky, a sunny smile spreading across his face.

He hugged Kushina Uzumaki tightly.

"Kushina, did you see that?"

"Naruto did it."

"He not only became Hokage, but he also gained everyone's recognition."

Kushina's eyes reddened, and she nodded vigorously.

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Finding materials is so tiring; this is the first time I've written at such a fast pace.