I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 348 Empty Zone, Economy, Grow Bigger and Stronger!

Empty area.

A city ruin located southeast of Konoha Village.

This was also one of the "prices" that Konoha paid to Nara Rangsuke in the previous "Three-Tails Deal".

That's right.

Aside from money, ninjutsu, and ninja tools.

The vast expanse of land in the Void Zone was the biggest price Konoha paid in the "Three-Tails Deal".

The reason why Konoha was willing to give up such land resources in the "Three-Tails Deal" was not because Nara Rangsei took the initiative to request it.

It's simply because Konoha only has so many bargaining chips to offer.

At that time, the Third Shinobi World War was still in full swing.

Konoha's resources are extremely strained, and they can't squeeze out much surplus, so they naturally can't afford to pay a price high enough to buy the Three-Tails.

After much deliberation, the Konoha leadership realized that they could only focus on the "land" aspect.

Since the Nara clan already has a special base in Naramori and a "semi-clan base" in Kikyo Castle, having another clan base wouldn't have a significant impact.

Moreover, the Void Zone and Kikyo Castle are basically symmetrical about Konoha in the southeast and northwest, making their geographical location very "advantageous". Konoha is not worried that the Nara clan will directly become "Konoha's major landowners" because of this.

During the previous transaction, Nara Shikaku saw through the village's intentions and had specifically reminded Nara about issues related to the acquisition of the cassia tree.

Although the Void Zone is a city ruin and not far from Konoha.

However, strictly speaking, the empty area is not ownerless.

In fact, the empty area is very close to the Uchiha clan's Naga Shrine.

For so many years, the Void Zone has been a region secretly protected by the Uchiha clan.

In other words.

Even though Nara Rinkachi had obtained permission from the Third Hokage of Konoha and the certification from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, he still needed the approval of the Uchiha clan to obtain the Void Zone.

Even though Nara Shikaku pointed out in advance that "the village's handing over the empty area to the Nara clan may imply that the village wants to pit the Nara clan against the Uchiha clan."

After some deliberation, Nara Rangsei decided to take over the empty area.

The first and most important reason is that the area of ​​the vacant zone is indeed large enough, and its geographical location is also very advantageous.

The only major river around Konoha, the Naka River, passes through the empty area.

Nestled against the mountains and beside the water.

Nara Rinkachi likes this kind of environment.

Second.

Given the reality that Konoha could only afford to pay for land resources.

The empty area is also the only suitable area.

I won't go into detail about the land within Konoha Village.

Over the decades, the land within Konoha Village has long been divided up by various forces, leaving no room for anyone else to interfere.

As for the land outside Konoha Village...

Those barren, empty spaces are not as good as the vacant areas, whether in terms of location or conditions!

In addition, Mrs. Cat and the Ninja Cat Clan, who have a good relationship with Nara Rinka, live in the ruins of the empty area...

Nara Rangsei then decided to take over the empty area.

The "Three-Tailed Transaction" has long been over, and the empty area has long been registered under the name of Nara Rankei.

However, Nara Rinka has been in the Land of Hot Springs for some time now, responsible for guarding the Kumogakure defense line.

The reconstruction of the empty area naturally had to be postponed.

Nara Rinka has now returned to the village.

Such a large area of ​​land in the vacant zone cannot be left to lie there indefinitely.

That's why we have the question about Nara Kano just now.

"The empty area will definitely need to be rebuilt."

Nara Lan Gui set the tone first.

"But its construction will not begin now."

Nara Kano looked at Nara Rinka with some surprise.

"Lan Gui, you... already have a plan?"

"certainly."

Nara nods.

"I had already considered this when I decided to take over the empty area."

"However, the situation in the village has changed slightly, and my previous plans need to be revised a little."

Nara Shikano and Nara Shikaku exchanged a glance.

"Chieftain, would you mind revealing the details of your plan?"

Nara Shikaku took the initiative to ask the question.

"If possible, the family can also cooperate with your plan."

"Well... the specifics might be a bit complicated."

Nara Rinka stroked his chin, trying to simplify his plans as much as possible.

"Simply put, my initial plan was to develop the empty area into a special economic and trade zone, but now..."

"I want to transform the empty area into Konoha's... new center?"

The plan to renovate the vacant area is basically still just a concept in Nara, and there is no concrete written document to explain it yet.

The airspace redevelopment plan involves many aspects.

Even Nara, with its splendid ambitions, couldn't come up with a concrete plan in a short time.

However, even the few bits of information revealed by Nara Rangsuke left Nara Kano and his son Nara Shikaku speechless.

"Geographical Investigation of Void Areas", "Economic and Population Analysis of Konoha", "Innovation of Konoha's Business Ecosystem"...

Nara Lan Gui's words involved too many novel vocabulary words.

Even if the Nara Kano father and son were both exceptionally intelligent, they couldn't possibly fully understand Nara Rinka's meaning in a short time.

They could only roughly understand that the clan leader planned to lead the clan to make a lot of money!

If Nara Rinkei really does become the Fourth Hokage as he wishes...

That is... the Fourth Hokage led the village to make a fortune!

In response, Nara Kano and Nara Shikaku could only say—

Chieftain, please intensify your efforts!

Ninjas aren't inherently cold-blooded monsters.

With a few exceptions, the vast majority of ninjas chose to become ninjas because of life's necessities.

The daily training, food, clothing, and other necessities of a ninja are not provided free of charge by the ninja village.

Most of these actually need to be provided by the ninja themselves!

A few ninjas even choose to change professions because they don't have enough money.

of course……

Currently, being a ninja is still a very popular profession.

Even in the neighboring Land of Iron, many traditional samurai choose to become ninjas.

It's because ninjas can make money more easily.

A D-level mission can have a maximum reward of 10,000 taels.

The maximum reward for an A-level mission can even reach one million taels!

Although being a ninja is a dangerous profession, it is indeed lucrative.

Even the Nara clan, a ninja clan with a long history and ancient traditions, is not as wealthy as people imagine.

This is only because the Nara clan has the additional ability to "cultivate medicinal herbs"...

In the ninja world, there are countless ninja clans that have disappeared into history due to the decline of their families.

If Nara Rangatsu really can lead his family and village to make money...

Then Nara Shikano and Nara Shikaku can be guaranteed.

No one would dislike their clan leader becoming the Hokage.

Nara Rinkei chatted with the old clan chief and his son for a while, making the two clever Nara men a little dizzy, before finally finding a chance to escape.

To be honest...

Some of the things Nara Rinkei just said, he himself didn't understand.

But so what?

In terms of individual combat strength, ninjas are indeed extraordinary.

As for economic development, the ninja world has only emerged from the chaotic and bloody Warring States period a few decades ago!

Nara Rangatsu is confident in leading his family and village to grow stronger and create a brilliant future together.

Ok……

Now it depends on whether we can "cultivate" another top-tier partner from another village...

Nara Rinka arrives at the underground research institute and finds the target.

"Miss Yekura, have you made up your mind about the Kazekage issue?"

(End of this chapter)