After the dispute over the Two-Tails was resolved, the Tailed Beast capture plan came to a temporary end.
Uchiha Makoto smoothly became the biggest winner of this Tailed Beast capture operation.
Afterward...
After eating and drinking their fill, the group, with nothing to do, began to discuss the future Tailed Beast capture plan.
Currently, there was no specific news on the whereabouts of the other Tailed Beasts.
However, the ninjas of both Akatsuki Village and Konoha were continuously searching. In the original story, just Konoha Village alone could gather all the information. Now, with the addition of Akatsuki Village's power, it was only a matter of time before the two forces found them all.
But...
To be honest.
Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara were not very enthusiastic about the future Tailed Beast capture plan.
The reason was simple.
The strength of the Tailed Beasts was not as terrifying as recorded in the historical records.
The strength displayed by the Two-Tails had truly disappointed these two demon kings.
If the Two-Tails' strength was so weak, then how much stronger could the Three-Tails be... the Four-Tails, the Five-Tails... even the Nine-Tails... were probably not much better.
The combination ninjutsu that the two of them had worked so hard to practice was completely useless.
So, the next time they captured other Tailed Beasts, there was no need to go to such great lengths as this time.
Either one of them taking a long trip would be enough.
The Two-Tails kitty, listening on the side, shivered, curling its entire body into Uchiha Makoto's arms—these two demons were still planning to continue their vicious attacks on its Tailed Beast brethren!!
Tailed Beasts will never be slaves!!
But amidst this indignation, unyieldingness, and hatred... there was a hint of regret.
The cat's heart was truly bitter. What had it done to deserve being beaten up by these two great demon kings together?
This kind of treatment should belong to the Nine-Tails!
That stinking fox, the Nine-Tails, just because the old Sage of Six Paths favored it and gave it a little extra chakra, it became complacent and has been calling itself the leader of the Tailed Beasts for so many years... The kind of treatment I received today, the Nine-Tails should have a taste of it too!
The Two-Tails kitty thought to itself.
But the cat was still kind-hearted.
For the freedom of its Tailed Beast brethren, it did not speak up—Nine-Tails, if it encountered these two demons at once like I did, it would surely not be able to escape. But if it only encountered one... there might still be a chance to escape.
"The next Tailed Beast captured must be handed over to Konoha for safekeeping."
"Tobirama, I think we still need to consider the Tailed Beast's wishes."
"Hmph..."
Compared to Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, who were making humblebrags, Senju Tobirama's words were more pragmatic. He was already starting to fight for the ownership of the next Tailed Beast.
Uchiha Makoto was still maintaining his persona, saying things that the Two-Tails liked to hear.
Senju Tobirama immediately looked very displeased, snorted coldly, and glared at Uchiha Makoto, then stopped talking—as long as Uchiha Makoto didn't come out to stir up trouble, the Tailed Beast's wishes could be represented!
—All Tailed Beasts love Konoha!
"Tobirama, I plan not to go back to Konoha for now. I want to go to Akatsuki Village with Uchiha Makoto for a while."
At this moment, Senju Hashirama suddenly spoke.
Because of his younger brother, Senju Tobirama, Senju Hashirama had developed a great curiosity about Akatsuki Village. So, to satisfy his curiosity, he specially requested Uchiha Makoto, hoping to visit Akatsuki Village.
"Of course, no problem."
"As long as Lord Hashirama is willing, the gates of Akatsuki Village are always open for you."
"What about you, Tobirama? Do you want to come along?"
For such a request...
Uchiha Makoto naturally would not refuse and readily agreed.
He even proactively asked Senju Tobirama to accompany Senju Hashirama to visit Akatsuki Village again.
But unfortunately...
Senju Tobirama really did not appreciate Uchiha Makoto's kindness at all.
If Uchiha Makoto hadn't proactively mentioned this matter, he might have actually gone to Akatsuki Village with Senju Hashirama to prevent his big brother from being deceived by that naturally evil Uchiha brat, Makoto.
But...
Now that Uchiha Makoto had proactively mentioned this matter, coupled with that signature smile of his.
Senju Tobirama immediately couldn't help but imagine some things.
That bastard Uchiha Makoto would definitely deliberately compare Akatsuki Village with Konoha in front of his big brother, and then take the opportunity to embarrass him.
"Tobirama, what do you think? Comparing Konoha and Akatsuki Village, which is better and which is worse?"
"No way, no way... Konoha's development now... Tobirama, you have to work harder..."
"You can't just stay poor like this... if it really doesn't work out, I'll manage Konoha for you..."
The thought of Uchiha Makoto "persecuting" him like this in front of Senju Hashirama.
Senju Tobirama's fists were already clenched.
Go to Akatsuki Village?
How is that possible!
Isn't that like a sheep entering a tiger's den, voluntarily sticking my face out for Uchiha Makoto to slap?
Uchiha Makoto would definitely do that!
"Hmph..."
"Forget it. Konoha has a lot of things to do recently, no time."
"Why not reconsider?"
"Heh....."
Uchiha Makoto tried to persuade him a few times.
But Senju Tobirama kept a grim, deadpan face and very directly refused Uchiha Makoto's "kindness."
Uchiha Makoto immediately showed a regretful expression.
He did indeed plan to say some sarcastic words in front of Senju Hashirama, just as Senju Tobirama had imagined—Senju Tobirama's intuition is too accurate!
What a pity~~
Afterward, Senju Tobirama pulled Senju Hashirama aside, glared fiercely at Uchiha Makoto, and finally began to earnestly instruct:
"Big brother, if you want to go to Akatsuki Village, I won't object."
"But regarding Uchiha Makoto... you must be careful. In short, just one thing: if it's a cooperation between Akatsuki Village and Konoha that he brings up, then don't agree to any of it."
"Why~"
"Big brother, I'm really afraid you'll sell Konoha and still be counting the money for Uchiha Makoto!"
"Am I really that bad?"
"Shut up!"
"Anyway, you must promise me this condition, otherwise I will definitely not agree to let you go to Akatsuki Village!"
"..."
Under normal circumstances.
Senju Tobirama could really firmly suppress his big brother, Senju Hashirama.
Senju Hashirama, being scolded by Senju Tobirama, couldn't lift his head. He finally touched his head, smiled foolishly, and agreed to Senju Tobirama's condition, which finally appeased him.
—Hmph, big brother, no matter how stupid he is, as long as it's about cooperation between Konoha and Akatsuki Village and he doesn't agree to any of it, how can he be tricked by Uchiha Makoto?
The next morning.
The four of them went their separate ways.
Senju Tobirama embarked on the road back to Konoha alone. Before leaving, he specially gave Uchiha Makoto the middle finger.
And Uchiha Makoto did the same, then took Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara (wherever Hashirama goes, I go!) and headed towards Akatsuki Village.
...............
A few days later.
The outskirts of Akatsuki Village.
The supreme Lord Light Shadow returned to his loyal Akatsuki Village.
The Two-Tails kitty sat on Uchiha Makoto's shoulder, curiously looking around.
Because of their immense power, and because their power had been given various evil names by humans over the millennia, but also because of the Sage of Six Paths... so to avoid conflict with humans, the Tailed Beasts often stayed away from human settlements.
The Two-Tails hadn't seen so many humans in a long time.
And also curiously looking around were Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.
They also didn't expect to see so many Akatsuki villagers on the outskirts of the village.
"Makoto, why are all these villagers heading... in the morning?"
"To work. There are several large factories and construction sites in that direction. Labor-intensive industries... it's normal to start work at five in the morning."
"But it looks like they are all very happy."
"Lord Hashirama, it's a job that can feed them, after all..."
Uchiha Makoto's tone was slightly emotional.
Looking down from above, these people were like ants heading towards the factories, numbering in the tens of thousands.
This group of people had come to Akatsuki Village through various means, such as fleeing from disaster, migrating... They were regarded by the lords of the Land of Fire as "dangerous elements" that were a source of instability.
But Akatsuki Village still accepted them.
Because... there is no price that cannot be sold, no commodity that cannot be sold. As long as the price is low enough... anything can be sold!
This is the charm of sweatshops... hmm... of labor-intensive industries.
Of course, this definitely comes at a price.
This group of people before them had to work hard every day, getting up early and working overtime at night. The only benefit was that they could eat their fill and get a meager salary, and then... they were satisfied.
Uchiha Makoto had gradually developed the low human rights advantage of the ninja world.
At least so far.
No matter how he tormented this group of people, as long as he guaranteed that their quality of life could be maintained at the subsistence level, and arranged for some meat from time to time (canned fish is really a bestseller), then it was better than those vermin.
Even if you tried to drive them away, they wouldn't be willing to leave.
In short, Uchiha Makoto's labor-intensive industries had been a great success.
"According to the plan, that direction will be the outer city of Akatsuki Village, and the houses built there will be specifically sold to these workers... to achieve communitization... and as long as they buy these houses, their children will be eligible to receive a systematic education at the Ninja Academy established in the main part of Akatsuki Village. After graduation, there is a high probability that they will have the opportunity to find a decent job in the main part."
"Of course, the main part of Akatsuki Village will continue to be expanded..."
As Uchiha Makoto walked, he also introduced some of the urban planning of Akatsuki Village.
Considering the boring and hard life in the factories, the workhorses could endure it for the first few years.
But over time...
A group of scientists once conducted an experiment. They put a mouse in a jar full of water to see how long it could survive on average. Each mouse gave up struggling within 15 minutes and eventually died. Then the scientists tried a different method. They put a new mouse in the water, but just before it was about to drown, they took it out, dried it, fed it, and let it recover. Then they put the same mouse back into the jar of water, but this time the scientists would not save it. And this group of mice swam desperately this time, holding on for 60 hours, a full two days.
This is the power of hope.
And in this era with a strong sense of localism, this group of people had left their hometowns for various reasons and come to Akatsuki Village. The land that originally belonged to them had also been taken away by the vermin through various means... At this time, giving them a home in the form of a community was equivalent to giving them hope.
People are like mice.
They are not afraid of hardship or fatigue, but of having no hope.
Once you get married and have children, you have to find a way to buy a house. It doesn't matter if you don't have money... you can take out a loan.
Once you buy a house and have a mortgage, you really have something to look forward to.
It sounds a bit like hell.
But... the capitalists of Akatsuki Village still felt that Uchiha Makoto was too kind-hearted.
In this era, as long as you are young, you can be thrown into a factory with a little training and become a good laborer.
The same goes for children a few years old.
It's not like there aren't jobs suitable for children in the factories.
But in this aspect...
Uchiha Makoto made a clean cut.
Even if the children's parents didn't mind these things.
After all, earning a little more money is always good... even if it's just a little bit.
But Uchiha Makoto knew that once this door was opened, things that even he couldn't bear to see would happen.
To this, he would rather spend a little more of the public funds on buying food.
"Lord Madara, Lord Hashirama, let's go. Their future is bright."
"In the future, they will become a part of Akatsuki Village and build their own homes."
"We're almost at the main part of Akatsuki Village."
Uchiha Makoto said, and waved to Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama behind him.
Compared to the outskirts of Akatsuki Village.
The main part of Akatsuki Village was a scene of vibrant life and competitive progress.
"Incredible... Makoto... if I didn't know this was Akatsuki Village, I would have thought it was the capital of the Land of Fire."
"In just a few years, you've managed Akatsuki Village to this state. It's truly amazing."
"No wonder Tobirama, after just one trip, collected Akatsuki Village's policies overnight... and then wrote a development strategy for Konoha."
Senju Hashirama's eyes lit up. He looked around, his expression one of disbelief.
A strong ninja is bound to be confident.
In the Warring States period, Senju Hashirama had defeated one strong enemy after another. Even Uchiha Madara had been defeated by him. He himself was a proud and confident ninja, just that he acted like an "idiot."
No matter what, Konoha was his life's work. How bad could it be?
But at this moment, Uchiha Makoto could already hear it.
Senju Hashirama seemed to be doubting his life.
Even if Senju Hashirama had mentally prepared himself, but to actually see Akatsuki Village with his own eyes... comparing Konoha and Akatsuki Village, the difference was not just a little bit!!
"Hahahaha..." Uchiha Madara felt a secret joy in his heart for some reason. Although he was also a Konoha ninja, the thought of Senju Tobirama working himself to death in Konoha for the sake of so-called prestige and power, only to have the results be so different from Uchiha Makoto's, made him very happy... Uchiha Makoto, no matter what, is still an Uchiha!
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