Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 483 Epilogue

Let the goods cross the border, not the ninjas.

This is the purpose behind Toshiro's proposed trade measures.

This statement primarily concerns the relationship between border management and war.

A special policy allows goods to cross the border for trade and the flow of goods, but prohibits ninjas from crossing the border.

The purpose of this policy is to reduce the occurrence of war and avoid casualties.

On the one hand, allowing goods to cross borders can promote international trade and economic development, and maintain regional peace and stability. This makes trade between different countries more convenient and secure, thereby promoting the economic development of the Ninja World.

At the same time, it can also reduce social problems and conflicts caused by population movement and maintain regional peace and stability.

On the other hand, preventing ninjas from crossing the border can reduce the risk of military conflict and casualties. This can avoid loss of life and destruction caused by war or conflict, and protect the safety of life and property and national interests.

And wait until the economic benefits are large enough.

If a conflict were to break out between the two countries, these merchants, nobles, commoners, and even ninjas who profited from bilateral trade would be among the victims.

This will create an invisible resistance, preventing the conflict from escalating further from the bottom up.

"In order to ensure that this trade can proceed smoothly and to quickly handle any unexpected events that may occur, our major powers should also send envoys to each other to facilitate communication between the villages."

Since it is trade, disputes are inevitable.

Moreover, it may also infringe upon the interests of some people. Therefore, it is only natural for countries to send envoys to be stationed there permanently.

"Sending envoys to be stationed permanently...that won't do!"

No sooner had Toshiro finished speaking than that old man Onoki jumped out to object.

"These people call themselves envoys, but that's just another way of saying they're spies."

"How could we possibly let a spy stay in the village, let alone be stationed there permanently? That's absolutely impossible."

If ninjas from other villages openly stay in your village, how can you guarantee the village's secrets?

Not only Onoki opposed this, but the other Kage also frowned, clearly not agreeing with Toshiro's proposal.

"I know that everyone is involved in sending spies to each other, and that's something that can't be changed."

The reactions of these people did not surprise Toshiro, who simply said calmly:

"Since everyone disagrees with these envoys staying in the village, then let them stay outside the village."

"Finding them a place to stay in a town near the village shouldn't be too difficult."

"All we need to do is ensure that they can contact the village leaders at any time."

Since you're saying that staying in the village might allow these envoys to steal confidential information about the village, then just don't let them stay in the village.

"Besides, we're all ninjas, so it's not impossible to use these envoys to have a game between ninjas."

Seeing these people, he was still somewhat undecided. Dong Shi raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said provocatively.

"Since it was inevitable that these people would become spies, we might as well have a cat-and-mouse game."

"We can send the village's elite troops to keep a close watch on these envoys. Once we discover any weaknesses in their defenses, we can then discuss how to deal with them."

"We can even grant them some privileges, such as simply expelling them without harming their lives, provided they do not cause any deaths."

The ninjas of this world are always fighting and killing each other, which is not a good habit and needs to be changed.

Since we're all ninjas, let's have some fun and see who has the best skills. Even if we fail, as long as it doesn't get bloody, what's wrong with letting him live?

At worst, I can go back, learn from my mistakes, and win it back.

"Furthermore, since international trade has commenced, there will inevitably be some related cases and disputes."

"We specialize in handling cases involving foreigners within our country."

With international trade comes international disputes, involving interests, and inevitably leading to numerous cases of fraud, murder, robbery, and other such incidents.

"To be fair, I propose that everyone contribute their resources to form this team, which can operate within the borders of various countries."

"Of course, the rules in this matter still need to be agreed upon by everyone."

"This also facilitates communication between the villages."

"..."

Seeing that no one present reacted for a moment, Toshiro was not surprised.

These people used to be enemies who fought to the death, but now they are going to form a mixed ninja team from different countries. It's understandable that some of them can't accept it for a while.

Moreover, the establishment of an organization to handle international disputes involves a similar issue to that of diplomatic missions.

Could these people be spies?

Will they come to gather intelligence about our own country?

These things are all possible.

This is even more troublesome than agreeing to the aforementioned compensation principles, trade zones, and sending envoys.

After all, these people need to be careful in every aspect of their business dealings in other countries.

"I think it's better not to make international disputes so complicated."

"To put it simply, whoever's turf has the most to be responsible for the incident."

The first to speak was Lei Ying Ai.

He generally agreed with Toshiro's suggestion, except for the last point, which he felt was completely unnecessary.

"Yes, the Hokage's suggestion is still too risky for the villages."

The thought of foreign ninjas running amok in his country gave Onoki a headache.

As an old man, he couldn't imagine a day when Konoha, Kumogakure, or Kirigakure would be wandering around in front of him. Would he be able to control his volatile temper and not just kill them outright?

Not only Ai, but also Onoki, and even Rasa next to him, felt that doing so was a bit unnecessary.

His gaze swept over the Kage, and apart from Mei Terumi who remained silent, the other three Kage clearly opposed the idea.

All of this seems to be set in stone.

"I know that we've never trusted each other."

Looking at everyone present, Toshiro had no intention of giving up, and continued to speak:

"After so many years of war, both sides have each other's blood on their hands. It's almost impossible to put aside our prejudices."

"But I feel..." Toshiro's eyes cleared as he said this. "We need to take this step."

"Everyone stands at the top of this ninja world."

"If we do not take the first step toward cooperation and move toward peace, then there will never be peace and stability in this world."

Facing Toshiro's seemingly glowing eyes, everyone present held their breath and listened quietly to his story.

"The risks of doing this are significant, and perhaps people cannot accept it right now."

"But I hope that over time, people can gradually accept this change."

"We don't need to rush. We can try step by step. Trust is built up slowly."

"If people feel that this special institution is inappropriate, we can completely abolish it."

Toshiro insisted on this because, in part, there was no fair place to handle these disputes.

The scale of trade will definitely be affected, which is somewhat regrettable for him.

"Furthermore, I hope that in ten or twenty years, the villages can frequently visit each other."

"Topics can be discussed, such as economics, agriculture, and education. We can exchange ninja academy students and even marry each other."

"Instead of what it is now, where it's all about conspiracies, deception, and killing."

"This…"

Toshiro's words silenced the entire conference room.

"Is this the magnanimity of a Hokage?"

Tilting his head slightly, Itachi Uchiha stared blankly at Toshiro, who was giving a passionate speech, his heart churning with turmoil.

He hadn't expected that his clan elder, Uchiha Toshiro, would have such expectations.

Students from other countries appeared at the ninja academy, and intermarriage occurred between villages.

Is it really possible for something like this to happen in the ninja world?

he does not know.

"We should adhere to the principle of peace in handling relations between countries, instead of constantly being on guard against our neighbors as we have done in the past."

"Let us, the ninjas and children of the village, all have a hopeful future."

"Instead of sending them to the battlefield at a young age, as we did before."

This was indeed Toshiro's true thought. It was truly twisted that students who hadn't even graduated from the ninja academy, who weren't even as tall as their ninja swords, were already skilled at killing or being killed.

Now that I have become Hokage, I must bring a different future to this world.

"Everyone, I think you should reconsider what the Hokage said."

"Although we don't know the final outcome, we can give it a try, just like the Hokage said."

"This is just an experiment. If people feel it's inappropriate, we can revoke the organization."

As Toshiro finished speaking, Mei Terumi paused for a moment, then looked at Toshiro with a hint of admiration before offering her advice.

Upon hearing Mei Terumi's words, the eyes of the several Kage present began to flicker.

Instead of agreeing or disagreeing, they began to consider the pros and cons.

"The Hokage's speech this time was truly thought-provoking, I think..."

Seeing that everyone had fallen silent, Mifune felt it was time for him to speak.

"General, please rest for now. Let's discuss this thoroughly tonight and continue our discussions tomorrow."

As the general of the Land of Iron, Mifune was not someone who didn't understand politics.

While the Hokage's suggestion was good, it was clearly impossible to get the Kage of the major nations to agree so readily.

They always need a buffer period to consider the pros and cons.

(End of this chapter)