Naruto: I Can Take People Through the Ninja World in the Future-Chapter 426: The Empire of Fire is Established!

When Lux arrived in Parallel World 3 and met the Fifth Hokage, Orochimaru was plotting something grand in the capital of the Land of Fire!

"Sir, you've come!"

Inside the palace, Orochimaru smiled gleefully upon seeing the arrival of Immortal Blessing.

"What are you doing?"

Lux was confused by Orochimaru's actions.

At that moment, Orochimaru was tying up the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, Enishi Hitomi, on the throne and viciously modifying his brain.

The scene looked somewhat bloody and cruel.

In Parallel World 2, Tobirama was 'training' the previous generation of daimyo who had already died, while in Parallel World 3, Orochimaru was modifying the brain of the still-living daimyo.

Truly fitting as teacher and student, their preferences and styles are very similar in terms of cruelty!

"Just performing a small operation on this daimyo, so he won't ruin my plans later..."

"Genjutsu is useful, but there's still a risk of being exposed. Brain modification is much more reliable..."

Orochimaru laughed cheerfully.

Compared to genjutsu, he trusts science more!

Although he doesn't deny the power and utility of genjutsu...

"What are you going to do with him?"

"Of course, use this daimyo's name to quickly annex the five great nations and complete unification!"

"Annex?"

"Yes. Conquering and destroying each country one by one is too troublesome and time-consuming. It's better to annex the five great nations and the smaller countries all at once, much more efficient!"

Orochimaru has a very clear understanding of unifying the ninja world.

The population of the ninja world has already exceeded one billion.

In the Land of Fire alone, there are hundreds of large and small cities.

One daimyo's palace is easy to conquer, but what about hundreds of cities spread across various locations?

With only thousands of ninjas available in Konoha, it would take at least one or two years to conquer each city one by one!

If the troops are divided, even if all ninjas are spread across thousands of cities worldwide, one ninja conquering one city?

Even if they could conquer, it would be impossible to manage!

Moreover, Orochimaru himself isn't very interested in ordinary cities and their inhabitants; compared to being a king, he prefers a laboratory full of research materials.

Just complete the unification as quickly as possible, no need to pursue perfection.

"Explain, what's your plan?"

"I've already used the name of the Land of Fire's daimyo to send twelve daimyo guard ninjas to contact the daimyos of the other four great nations. Inviting them to the Land of Fire for a secret discussion on how to counter the ambitious Konoha Village!"

"Inviting them to counter yourself?"

"That's just the excuse. When the four daimyos arrive, I can easily capture them. Then, with the help of this Land of Fire's daimyo, using their names and authority, I will easily annex and merge the five great nations, forming a larger empire, and complete unification!"

Orochimaru's thinking is very clear.

The four great ninja villages, the most difficult to conquer, have already been taken down; for the five great ordinary nations, there's no need to waste too much time on military conquest.

Better to directly use the power and influence of the five daimyos to form a new empire and quickly complete unification!

About controlling daimyos? Overthrowing governments? Stealing power?

And other major crimes...

In the eyes of Hashirama and Minato, this is outrageous and unacceptable.

But in Orochimaru's eyes, it's not a problem, even easier than eating and drinking.

Orochimaru has no moral burden, no hesitation.

As long as the ultimate goal is achieved, almost any means will be used!

"You want to retain the administrative and governmental framework of the Land of Fire as the core, then annex the four great nations and other smaller countries, forming a super empire encompassing the entire ninja world?"

Lux easily understood Orochimaru's intent.

For other ninjas, this is clearly a crazy idea; but for Lux, it's quite understandable.

"Correct!"

Orochimaru's eyes shone. He knew Lux would surely understand his intent.

Unlike most ninjas who have been brainwashed by thoughts of loyalty to rulers.

In fact, if openly told to most Konoha ninjas: [We must stab the daimyo in the back, destroy the Land of Fire], they might not be willing!

This is also one of the significant achievements of the Third Hokage's reign.

From the Land of Fire having to look at Konoha's face, to the election and inheritance of the Hokage having to look at the daimyo's face...

This is also why Orochimaru only brought a small elite team and sneaked into the daimyo's palace, without telling anyone.

Other nations still think the Fifth Hokage is in Sunagakure...

"Good idea. But unification achieved this way is risky, it won't be very stable..."

Lux reminded.

'Annexation and merger' is indeed faster than 'destruction and rebuilding', but there are pros and cons.

Speed and efficiency increase, but stability will definitely decrease.

Using the administrative power of a great nation to rule, it certainly won't be as stable as killing all the rotten nobles and building a new framework and system.

Lux hasn't forgotten.

His main task, after completing unification, must guarantee at least twenty years of peace!

Orochimaru nodded, he has already considered this issue.

"I know there are weaknesses, but I still choose this path."

"There are two reasons."

"First: The ninja or ninja village governance system likely isn't suitable for cities where ordinary people live, ordinary people can't live normally by accepting missions. Rather than forcing that system, it's better to achieve real unification first. Then slowly improve and replace it, at least reducing a lot of conflict."

"Second: After the new empire is established, I will revoke all nobles' rights to employ ninjas and samurai, completely unify and limit violence, then slowly cleanse all rotten nobles, and inject fresh blood into the empire!"

Lux nodded after hearing this.

Wow, no wonder this is Orochimaru!

Indeed quite reliable, even already prepared plans to resolve conflicts post-unification!

In fact, 'annexation and merger' is indeed unstable, many great nations in history have fallen because of this.

In just a few decades, a group of old nobles wanting to restore their power unite and cause riots, even overthrow the nation.

But there's a difference.

The ninja world is still the ninja world, there's a ninja system as a superpower here!

As long as after unification, Konoha controls and limits the highest system of violence.

Then the rotten nobles from various nations, even if they intend to cause riots, won't have the strength to do so.

Now Konoha can already destroy the four great ninja villages, still afraid they can't cleanse these weak rotten nobles after unification?

As long as Orochimaru realizes this and prepares in advance, the chance of being defeated is very small, no need to worry too much.

"You've thought it through well. What about the daimyos from the four nations, have they arrived?"

Orochimaru nodded confidently:

"They're still on their way. Relax, they can only come, there's only one path for them!"

Don't underestimate the greed of nobles for their own power!

Even if the daimyos themselves don't want to come, under the growing threat of Konoha Village, the nobles in their nations will force their daimyos to attend this meeting.

To discuss how to counter the great threat of Konoha Village?

Remember, within one month, the other four great ninja villages have been destroyed.

Although besides Sunagakure, the destruction of the other three villages doesn't seem to be Konoha's doing; but the fact is now only Konoha remains.

This makes the nobles terrified!

Konoha Village has become the biggest threat that keeps them from sleeping soundly, must be dealt with immediately!

Now, with the Land of Fire as the leading nation in this conspiracy, how could they miss this good opportunity?

The four daimyos from other nations have almost all set off immediately after receiving the secret letter.

"Seems like you've arranged everything?"

"Of course!"

"After the new nation is established, what name will you give it?"

"Still called the Empire of Fire, as a tribute to the First Hokage."

Orochimaru has no particular preference for the nation's name, as long as it's good and useful, since it won't affect the empire's actual operations.

"What about the nation's leader? Or daimyo? Will it still be given to this trash?"

"Of course not. If this trash becomes the first leader of the empire, it would be a disgrace."

"Will you do it yourself?"

"No! I'm not interested in being a nation's leader, and don't want to be bothered by too many administrative affairs. When the time is right, I'll manipulate this person to directly hand over the throne to Tsunade, and Tsunade will become the first leader of the empire!"

"Tsunade?"

"Her mother once married into the Land of Fire's daimyo family as a member of the Senju clan, she has noble blood. Using this title and identity to ascend the throne, it's most reasonable and easy, also making the Land of Fire more accepting of her."

"Not afraid she'll gamble away the entire nation?"

Lux laughed, joking.

Tsunade in Parallel World 3 is still a gambling and alcohol addict!

"Relax, I'll find a way to make her quit drinking and gambling. If she can't do it herself, I have many ways to physiologically eliminate addiction, surely she'll be satisfied!"

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Orochimaru licked his lips, showing a confident and terrifying smile.