"Productive forces!?"
The unfamiliar term echoed through the chamber. Everyone present—seasoned shinobi and Kage alike—paused, visibly puzzled.
"What exactly does that mean?" the First Hokage asked, frowning.
All eyes turned to Naruto, waiting for an explanation.
Naruto replied calmly, "Productive forces refer to the material capabilities of society—our ability to generate resources and goods."
He gestured with his hand. "For example, how many tons of timber Konoha produces each year, or how many ninja tools we forge. That's what we mean by productivity. It's the manifestation of our capacity to work and create."
The room fell silent as his words sank in.
Even the First and Second Hokage, as well as Orochimaru, Tsunade, and the others—shinobi who stood at the top of their era—had never encountered this kind of economic thinking. But Naruto's clear and straightforward explanation began to take root in their minds.
Naruto continued.
"Productive forces form the foundation of human society. They are the driving force behind historical progress."
He took a breath, then added, "If we look closer, increasing productivity doesn't just benefit the village—it directly affects people's happiness, whether in Konoha or even Sunagakure."
That raised eyebrows. Someone asked what many were likely thinking:
"How does improving productivity make people happier?"
Naruto smiled, anticipating the question. "Let me give you an example."
"Imagine a small village of ten people. Of those ten, some are elderly or children and can't work, leaving five to farm."
"Those five produce just enough food to support all ten."
"But one day, a farmer gets sick. Now only four are working. They can still barely get by."
"But if another gets sick… only three are left. Three people can't produce enough food for ten."
"So what happens?"
"Someone will go hungry. Who decides who that is?"
He let the silence answer.
"And when people go hungry, conflict arises. Desperation breeds violence. That's how tragedy begins."
Naruto's tone deepened.
"Isn't that how so many wars in the ninja world began? Over the struggle for resources?"
Heads slowly nodded. Hashirama, Tobirama, Orochimaru, Jiraiya—they had all lived through wars. But none had thought about it quite like this.
They had always known wars were fought for land, food, or political dominance, but Naruto's framing struck a deeper chord. It wasn't just ambition—it was scarcity.
Naruto pressed on.
"Konoha is envied not just because of our strength, but because of our land. Our farmers can harvest thousands of kilograms of rice from a single field."
"But look at Sunagakure—buried in sand."
"Iwagakure—surrounded by stone and barren mountains."
"Their food supply is unstable. Their people go hungry."
"And when people are starving, all it takes is a scrap of bread to spark bloodshed."
He looked around.
"I'm sure you've all seen it before—on the battlefield, in the aftermath of war. Desperate people, scavenging, fighting for a meal."
The air in the council chamber grew heavy. The memories were fresh for many. War had consumed their lives—torn families apart, razed homes, starved nations.
They nodded slowly, somberly.
But then Naruto spoke again—his voice rising with resolve.
"That's why we must increase productivity."
"Imagine a future where one person can produce enough to feed ten."
"Or a hundred."
"Or even a thousand!"
"With just a few hundred people working, we could sustain all of Konoha."
The weight in the room began to lift—just slightly.
Naruto wasn't simply talking about economics. He was offering hope. A path to peace, through progress.
And in that moment, even the most battle-hardened ninja began to believe—maybe, just maybe—the cycle of war could be broken.
"That way, we'll never have to worry about food again."
"Everyone in Konoha would have a guaranteed meal every day—even if something unexpected were to happen."
"With the productivity of just a few hundred people, we could feed the entire village."
"And isn't it easy to find a few hundred people?"
"Plus, as productivity improves, the people who were once needed for farming can now work in other areas."
"This would allow both Konoha and Sunagakure to flourish in every way."
"Isn't that a beautiful future?"
At that moment, the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, the Second Hokage, Tobirama, as well as Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Minato, and others were all present.
Hearing Naruto's vision, they couldn't help but let their imaginations run wild.
If a few hundred people could truly support all of Konoha…
Then wouldn't a few thousand—or tens of thousands—be able to feed the entire ninja world?
And if everyone had enough to eat…
There would be no need to fight anymore.
No more battles.
No more wars.
And no wars... would mean peace.
At that thought, Hashirama—the man who once dreamed of uniting the shinobi world—was visibly moved. He couldn't help but step forward and ask Naruto eagerly:
"Lord Fifth!"
"Then how do we increase productivity!?"
Naruto saw the genuine emotion in Hashirama's eyes. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
"That takes us back to something I've mentioned before."
"The development of science and industry is the key to improving productivity."
"By questioning everything—understanding how things work, how they can be improved—we'll eventually be able to create automated farming machines."
"Machines that don't need people to operate them at all."
"Imagine it: hundreds, even thousands of machines working around the clock—day and night—without rest."
"All we'd need are a few skilled workers to maintain them and keep everything running smoothly."
"With that, a handful of people could support all of Konoha."
The image Naruto painted left everyone in the room stunned.
Machines that could farm the land automatically?
A world where no one had to bend their back in the fields?
Where only a few people were needed to supervise, and yet the entire village would be fed?
The shock on the faces of Hashirama, Tobirama, Minato, Kushina, and the others said it all.
But Naruto wasn't done.
"Of course," he added, "it'll take time to develop such machines."
"But there's something else—something we can do in the meantime."
"Have you ever considered letting ninjas help with farming?"
A few murmurs passed through the room.
"Of course, I know what you're thinking," Naruto said. "Our chakra is destructive—too powerful for delicate work like farming."
"But then… why not create a specialized farming ninjutsu? One designed not for combat, but for cultivation?"
His words struck like lightning.
The First and Second Hokage both froze, momentarily speechless.
They had never even considered the idea.
In their worldview, a ninja's role was clear: to fight, to carry out missions, to serve the village in times of danger.
Farming? That was for civilians. Not for shinobi.
And yet...
Why not?
Why couldn't there be a new kind of jutsu, one that nourished instead of destroyed?
One that created instead of killed?
A future where ninja didn't just fight for peace—
But helped build it.
Until now, the shinobi world had always focused on strength—on defeating enemies and surviving the battlefield. To ensure they wouldn't fall behind rival villages, no one had ever truly considered—
Using ninjutsu for anything other than combat.
Nearly all jutsu were created to kill or destroy.
But what if… a system of farming-oriented ninjutsu was developed?
What if the very chakra that had been used to wage war… could instead be used to cultivate life?
Using chakra-enhanced abilities to till soil, regulate water, or encourage crop growth would naturally outperform anything ordinary farmers could achieve.
As Naruto's vision took shape, Orochimaru's expression changed. He couldn't help but admire Naruto's thinking.
If these bold ideas could be realized—
Konoha's future prosperity would be unimaginable.
"The Godaime…" Orochimaru muttered, glancing at Naruto. "If you had become Hokage earlier… Konoha wouldn't be in the state it is now."
His voice was full of genuine emotion.
Naruto—this young Fifth Hokage—was not just courageous. He dared to imagine a future no one else had considered. He dared to act on it.
Far beyond Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage… Naruto had already surpassed him.
In Orochimaru's eyes, Naruto was destined to become the greatest Hokage in Konoha's history.
As Orochimaru finished speaking, the others gradually snapped out of their awe. One by one, they echoed his sentiment—offering sincere praise for Naruto's wisdom and bold reforms.
Naruto accepted their praise with humility. Then he turned, looking directly at Orochimaru.
"Orochimaru-senpai," he said calmly.
"I'm establishing a new division: the Ministry of Science and Technology. I want you to serve as its first director."
"I trust you won't refuse?"
Everyone turned toward Orochimaru.
He hadn't expected this.
Not only had Naruto shown full support for his research in the past—now he was assigning him a central role in Konoha's future.
Creating an entirely new department, one that would push the boundaries of science and innovation—
And placing Orochimaru at the helm.
It was a tremendous vote of confidence.
And Orochimaru felt a rare sense of honor.
"Of course," Orochimaru replied with a smirk, bowing slightly. "I accept, Lord Fifth."
The room burst into congratulations. Jiraiya, Tsunade, Minato, and Kushina all voiced their approval.
And after the congratulations quieted down, Naruto moved on.
"The third reform," he said, "is medical reform."
"Though Konoha has already established a medical system—thanks in large part to Tsunade-senpai's efforts—"
"In my opinion, it's still too limited and overly complex."
"Medicine is deeply tied to science."
"To truly understand our bodies, we must ask why things happen—explore causes, patterns, and processes."
"We must build advanced medical facilities and design a modern healthcare system that offers both protection and treatment."
"High-quality medical care should be accessible to every villager—whether in Konoha or Sunagakure."
"We will train new generations of medical professionals, advance medical research, and improve the health and longevity of our people."
He turned to Tsunade.
"These responsibilities... I entrust to you, Tsunade-senpai."
With those words, Naruto officially declared the creation of the Health and Medical Affairs Department.
And Tsunade would serve as its director.
Seeing Naruto's trust and the vision he painted, Tsunade felt a renewed sense of duty. She accepted the role with pride.
But Naruto wasn't finished yet.
Next came the fourth, fifth, and sixth reforms...
"Following healthcare," he said, "we must turn our attention to culture—starting with the traditions of Konoha and Sunagakure."
"And once the entire ninja world is unified, we must value and protect the traditional cultures of all nations."
"Respecting cultural heritage, while also encouraging innovation and exchange."
"We'll build art centers, libraries, museums..."
"These institutions will promote the development of literature, music, and visual arts."
"They'll remind each of us of where we come from—our identity, our roots."
Naruto paused briefly, then added:
"Furthermore—once productivity rises and our material needs are secured—I will implement a comprehensive social welfare system."
"This system will ensure that every resident has their basic needs met."
"We'll guarantee food, shelter, healthcare, and safety."
"No one will be left behind—not the elderly, not orphans, not the disabled."
"We'll protect the rights of the vulnerable."
"And beyond this foundation," Naruto continued, "we must foster public awareness."
"Through education and outreach, we'll raise awareness of modern living, personal rights, and the value of innovation."
"We will inspire young people to dream, to build, and to lead."
"To cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit."
"To give back to the land that raised them."
"To help Konoha—and the entire shinobi world—rise to new heights."
At this moment, Naruto stood like a master painter, calmly outlining a grand vision for the future of the shinobi world.
His words painted a picture so vivid that even the First and Second Hokage, along with the others, couldn't help but feel excitement and anticipation swell in their hearts.
What kind of place would Konoha, Sunagakure, and the entire ninja world become—once these reforms were realized?
A future without war.
A future full of innovation, prosperity, and peace.
Yet, Naruto was fully aware—no matter how beautiful his vision was, the road to change would not be easy.
"These plans require more than just ideals," he said, voice firm. "They'll demand patience, wisdom, and strong leadership."
"More importantly, we need open communication with the villagers—to earn their trust, their support, and their participation."
"Only by uniting everyone can we implement these reforms and bring about true modernization."
"Konoha, Sunagakure, and the entire shinobi world… can step into a new era of peace and prosperity."
"And to accomplish this," Naruto added, glancing around the room, "I'll need the help of all the esteemed seniors present here."
He didn't hesitate to say it.
Because while Naruto had the power to shake the world on his own—
This level of large-scale reform couldn't be achieved by strength alone.
And besides…
He didn't become Hokage just to bury himself in endless work.
In his past life, he had already done enough of that.
He had finally clawed his way to the top in this life—so now?
He was going to delegate.
Naruto thought this with zero guilt.
At that moment, the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, and the others—Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Kakashi—stepped forward in unison.
Their eyes held admiration. Determination.
They had already seen Naruto's vision—and they were ready to see it through.
Each one of them voiced their full support for the reforms, vowing to stand by Naruto's side.
And with that—
The historic meeting that would determine the future of the shinobi world came to a close.
In the days that followed, sweeping reforms began to roll out across both Konoha and Sunagakure under Naruto's command.
Konoha, of course, led the way—Naruto himself participated directly, along with the guidance of the village's veteran shinobi.
As for Sunagakure?
It was not left behind.
Thanks to Naruto's prior planning—and the influence he had quietly planted there through Kurama's power—reform took hold swiftly.
Naturally, these changes wouldn't happen overnight.
It might take years for the full vision to be realized.
But even within the first few days—
The winds of change had already begun to blow.
Konoha was undergoing tremendous transformation.
The first major change came when Jiraiya was officially appointed as the new head of the Ninja Academy. Following Naruto's guidance, he began implementing sweeping reforms to the education system.
Notifications were sent out to families across the ninja world, informing them of the new educational policies.
Under the new plan, children would enter a nine-year compulsory education program at the Ninja Academy. During this period, they would not only receive standard academic instruction but also learn foundational ninjutsu.
By the time they graduated, they would already meet the standards of a Chūnin.
The moment this policy was announced, the entire shinobi world was shaken.
No longer did one need to survive life-threatening missions to reach Chūnin rank—the system now emphasized long-term cultivation and collective strength.
The reaction was immediate and overwhelming.
Families from other nations and hidden villages rushed to move into Konoha, eager to give their children access to this new path. As a result, many new residents began settling in the village.
These newcomers, coincidentally, filled the labor gaps left behind by the original Konoha villagers—those who had been punished by Naruto earlier and assigned to perform various public works as part of the restructuring effort.
This sudden influx of new blood caused a major shift in the composition of Konoha's population.
And it was at this very time—
The day of Danzo's execution arrived.
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TN:
At first, I thought "productive forces" was just a mistranslation of "productivity," but nope — it's actually a term from Marxist theory. It refers to the combined capacity of a society to produce material wealth.
Anyway, enjoy that chap lol~ 😄📖✨
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