Uchiha's personal opinion

"Since His Majesty trusts me, I am humbled to accept the appointment and hope to live up to his expectations in my future work!"

Okay~

The attendant ninja nodded, then took out a document bag and handed it over, saying, "Since the first Ninja World United Council has finalized all the seats for the House of Representatives and the Senate, you will be temporarily assigned as a member of the House of Representatives, Hirakawa. Moreover, His Majesty has instructed that if your work performance is outstanding, you may be able to participate in the election for the next United Council."

Although the words weren't explicitly stated, the meaning was already quite clear.

—Work hard, and the position of Ninja World Councilor awaits you!

This is what Uchiha Tokumitsu wanted to convey.

"I respectfully obey Your Majesty's will..."

Huang Tu somewhat awkwardly imitated the manner of a proper ninja, bowing respectfully towards the direction of the Konoha Throne before solemnly accepting the appointment letter and identification.

Although his true loyalty might be somewhat questionable, it didn't stop Huang Tu from respecting Uchiha Tokumitsu, who was willing to give him another chance. Moreover, he didn't want the name of Iwagakure to become just a cold, lifeless term in the dustbin of history.

Furthermore, he didn't understand why Uchiha Tokumitsu still attached so much importance to the construction of the ninja army in this peaceful era of the ninja world, but this might be an opportunity—a good opportunity for those former Iwagakure ninjas who are still serving hard labor in the reclamation regiment to get out of their predicament.

……

As the various organizations established by Uchiha Tokumitsu began to operate, the necessary personnel gradually took their places through the 'mediation' of various powerful clans.

At the same time, the reserve ninja army, which was reorganized from the original Konoha scaffolded column, also began to be integrated, with sons of various powerful clans serving in it.

Most notably, Senju Nawaki, the direct heir of the Senju clan, was conscripted and appointed as the commander of the reserve engineering corps due to his outstanding civil engineering skills in overseeing all engineering matters related to the Senju houses.

While it's somewhat surprising that a Senju clansman with decent skills would be involved in civil engineering, for Tsunade, it might be the best possible outcome.

She really didn't want to see her only direct relative risking his life on the battlefield, but as a ninja, if she stayed away from the ninja army, the decline of her clan would be inevitable.

Especially in this era dominated by the Uchiha clan, where ninja disguises are bound to shine!

Moreover, during this time, Tsunade realized that Uchiha Tokumitsu's understanding of the New World was definitely not superficial; he must know some top-secret secrets! Therefore, after careful consideration, Tsunade finally decided to send the clan's most elite ninja to accompany her younger brother, Nawaki, to join the reserve force.

Although these ninjas were few in number, they were all the elites trained by the Senju clan after its re-establishment.

"...Once you join the Ninja Army, you must pay attention to your relationships with your colleagues."

Because the reserves needed to undergo training, Tsunade, still somewhat anxious before leaving, kept nagging like a mother hen, repeatedly reminding everyone of various small things.

Don't worry, sis~

Nawaki said nonchalantly, "I've already asked Orochimaru-sensei, and he confirmed that the engineering corps won't encounter any danger."

"When did you go to see Orochimaru...?"

Tsunade muttered something in dissatisfaction.

Then, she suddenly realized that she and Orochimaru had lost contact and communication at some point.

Back in the day, they were from the same school...

Tsunade couldn't help but feel a little lost.

Perhaps it was dissatisfaction with Orochimaru's silence regarding his teacher's death, perhaps it was dissatisfaction with Orochimaru's decisive defection, or perhaps it was out of a desire to avoid suspicion and protect herself. In any case, for various reasons, after the death of the former Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, she never had any private contact with Orochimaru again.

Then, her mind immediately started working.

"In that case, why don't you just transfer to Academy City..."

Tsunade asked tentatively.

"do not want!"

Nawaki immediately shook his head repeatedly, "If I went to Orochimaru's command, I'd probably still have to do engineering, dealing with those unkempt and arrogant Hyuga surveying teams all day long. That would be too unpleasant!"

"Besides... Sister, I'm already a special Jonin."

"Understood... Mr. Senju Nawaki, a special Jonin who doesn't even have the status of a district councilor~"

Tsunade stopped insisting and a smile appeared on her face. She reached out and helped Nawaki straighten his clothes.

"Just focus on the training. After all, you've never had the chance to go to the battlefield before, so it's good to learn something in training."

Kato Dan, who was standing nearby, also offered encouragement.

"Don't worry, brother-in-law!"

Nawaki appeared spirited and full of energy: "I will definitely be selected for the Sabre Team, and a reserve gold medal is a sure thing!"

"The Saber Group needs to be incorporated into Uchiha Tokumitsu's Imperial Guard..."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade couldn't help but sigh: "You are the heir of the Senju clan..."

"...Although we are still in our clan's territory, it is best not to address His Majesty by his honorable name directly."

Nawaki muttered, "Besides, aren't the Imperial Guards safer...?"

"Alright, it's about time..."

Kato Dan quickly pulled Tsunade, who was about to explode, aside and said to Nawaki, who was behaving somewhat 'rebelliously,' "Hurry up and report to Academy City, because being late won't do."

"Oh, right~"

Rope Tree slapped his forehead and immediately vanished in a flash.

"Are you relieved now?"

After Nawaki left, Kato Dan released his hand from Tsunade's mouth and said, "Look~ she's so careful even in the clan's territory, she'll definitely be fine outside."

"I know……"

Tsunade's expression returned to its usual calm and collected state: "I'm just worried that he'll suffer if he stays too arrogant after joining the reserves."

"How could that be? Nawaki isn't a child anymore."

Kato Dan laughed heartily, inadvertently revealing a piece of information: "When he was in charge of Senju House, he was a shrewd guy who managed to snatch the project from Hyuga Hiashi, the head of Hyuga Construction, by taking him to an izakaya for drinks!"

"How come I didn't know about this!"

Tsunade immediately flew into a rage upon hearing this.

"But this kid's progress is pretty fast!"

On second thought, Tsunade's anger subsided: "That Hyuga kid looks like a good person with thick eyebrows and big eyes, but I didn't expect him to have such a hobby in private!"

"He must have corrupted Rope Tree!"

Being the heir of a clan isn't necessarily a bad thing, but Tsunade still unhesitatingly shifted all the blame onto Hyuga Hiashi, who was left to take the fall.

"Working in civil engineering is quite a good way to develop oneself..."

Realizing his slip of the tongue, Kato Dan chuckled dryly and quickly changed the subject: "By the way, how's Shizune doing in the medical class...?"

"It's pretty good. If I keep at it, I should be able to be promoted to Medical Chunin by graduation..."

……

Such scenes of reluctance to part are constantly being repeated in Konoha, Kirigakure, and even throughout the ninja world.

One by one, spirited young ninjas, roused by the call of the Ninja World Government, entered the reserve training camps scattered throughout the Ninja World, filled with aspirations for the future, ambitions to make a name for themselves, and a touch of fervent loyalty to their lord.

This time, under Orochimaru's strategic planning, not only were more than 10,000 new ninja trainees recruited, but more than 7,000 reserve ninjas were also officially enlisted and began to receive regular army training.

During wartime, these reserve ninjas will be incorporated into second-line units as a reserve force of the ninja army, carrying out various combat missions in the New World. Perhaps their future will be one of great success or one of dying in obscurity, but in any case, Uchiha Tokumitsu's preparations for the development of the New World have injected new vitality into the long-dormant ninja world.

……

On the first day of the third month of the first year of the Kaihuang era, the first plenary session of the First Ninja World United Council was officially convened!

At this moment, according to the calculations of the Uzumaki ninja, there are still 29 days until the gate to the new world is fully opened!

Representatives from all over the ninja world arrived and solemnly entered the grand council hall.

Although most of the council members were unaware of the existence of the New World, they had all been informed beforehand that when the council officially convened, His Majesty Emperor Uchiha Tokumitsu, the Great Emperor of the Uchiha Dynasty and the Grand Regent of the Ninja World Government, would announce a major resolution that would affect the course of ninja history. Therefore, no one dared to be negligent in the slightest.

With all members of the House and Senate present, the doors of the parliament building slowly closed, and the winds of the ninja world were about to reverberate in the world of pirates!

Chapter 489 Prelude to Iron and Fire

Since the Sage of Six Paths bestowed chakra upon the world, the ninja world has been in constant warfare.

Although it wasn't a war that lasted for years, small-scale conflicts and killings never stopped.

While ninjas, as a relatively more advanced and powerful combat profession, successfully eliminated the old-era priests, shrine maidens, and samurai, and under Indra's leadership, they essentially eradicated the monsters that ravaged the ninja world, it is undeniable that the damage ninjas caused to the world was actually far more severe.

To obtain more chakra metal, ninjas would completely hollow out a mountain; to obtain a certain precious herb, ninjas would completely eradicate any factors in the area that might endanger the herb's growth, and the concept of an ecosystem was never a concern for them; as for the problems caused by testing the power of ninjutsu, such as forest fires, landslides, earthquakes, and water pollution, they would cause endless trouble.

Putting aside other issues, the large-scale environmental damage caused by the Ninja War alone has rendered nearly one-fifteenth of the Ninja World's arable land unusable for cultivation.

When these stark statistics were presented to the members of the Ninja World Alliance, each of them felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

The ninja world is now living in the best of times.

Apart from the brief period of peace during which Hashirama Senju quelled the chaos and founded the ninja village, the ninja world has never been so stable and peaceful.

However, when the ninja government's report was presented to the councilors, they realized more clearly that behind the peace and prosperity, the ninja world's ecology had actually reached a precarious state.

Of course, this was also Uchiha Tokumitsu's 'great idea' - after all, the tactics of the Green Party and environmentalism, even if he had only heard a little about them in his previous life, were enough to create a dimensional reduction attack when applied to this relatively backward world.

No one doubted the report's authenticity, because the cases described were things they saw all the time.

But when all these realities are put together, the conclusion is somewhat frightening.

For a moment, there was some commotion in the parliament hall, which then fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone's heart was heavy.

"...Why waste so much time talking to these insects? Just announce a full-scale mobilization of the ninja world to expand into the New World."

In the rear hall of the council, Elder Setsuna, representing the royal family, muttered with some dissatisfaction, "Tokuko, sometimes you're just too conservative..."

"I need the entire ninja world to work together, so we must give the war that is about to begin a great meaning."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said, "Even a ronin genin, as long as he is willing to go to the battlefield with the goal of fighting for the future of the ninja world, can play a greater role than a chunin who is forced to go into battle."

"But what's the use of that..."

Elder Setsuna was still somewhat dismissive: "The New World isn't a pushover that a mere genin can conquer."

"Therefore, more ninjas are needed to serve as warriors in order to support the upcoming bloody battle."

Uchiha Tokumitsu sighed: "Elder... People are all made of flesh and blood. Nowadays, not to mention the newly recruited ninjas, even the commoner ninjas from Konoha have a kind of mentality of wanting to live a peaceful life without any trouble."

"If it weren't for the greater good of the ninja world's future, would we really hold a ninja sword to their necks and force them to the battlefield?"