The new Uchiha compound, a magnificent grand hall constructed with Wood Release.
All the former rulers of the shinobi world stood in silence within this hall that represented the new order.
Sunlight filtered through the vine-woven dome, dust dancing in the beams of light, yet it could not dispel the gloom weighing on everyone's hearts.
They did not dare to look up, converse, or even breathe too loudly.
Because upon the throne on the high platform, that man was casually flipping through a scroll recording the achievements of the Uchiha clan members.
The people below were incredibly tense, but no one dared to make a sound. That massacre had utterly crushed their spirits.
On the high platform, Ian finally set down the scroll.
"Alright, that should be enough killing."
"From today onward, there is no need for the Land of Fire, the Land of Wind, or anything of the sort to exist."
"In the future, this world will only have one nation."
"It shall be called the Shinobi Nation."
As his words fell, a trace of struggle flashed through Onoki's cloudy old eyes, but the moment he met Ian's gaze, he hastily lowered his head.
The Fourth Raikage A's muscles were completely tensed, his veins bulging, but ultimately, he did not dare to say a single word.
No one objected.
And no one dared to object.
"Of course, with a large nation, we need people to manage it."
Ian seemed to smile as he began to announce the new laws of the Shinobi Nation.
"Shinobi will no longer be tools for mutual slaughter. Your strength should be used in more meaningful areas. For example, building bridges, paving roads, and afforestation."
"The word 'war' will only appear in books from now on."
These words caused many of the young shinobi present to tremble, a trace of bewilderment and longing revealing itself in their eyes.
Subsequently, Ian pulled out a roster and tossed it to Izumi Uchiha beside him.
"Begin. Read out the first batch of official appointments."
Izumi stepped forward, unrolled the scroll, and her clear, cold voice echoed through the grand hall.
"Appointed: The former Fifth Hokage of the Hidden Leaf, Tsunade, as the Minister of Health and Medical Affairs of the Shinobi Nation, overseeing the national medical system reform and talent cultivation."
Tsunade blinked and nodded. This outcome was beyond her expectations.
"Appointed: The former Second Hokage of the Hidden Leaf, Tobirama Senju, as the Chief Scientist of the Shinobi Nation Academy of Sciences. In light of Orochimaru's meritorious service in the fields of Edo Tensei and human sciences to atone for his crimes, he is specially permitted to join the team."
In the crowd, Orochimaru stuck out his long tongue, licking his lips, his golden snake eyes flashing with fanaticism. To him, this was not a punishment at all, but paradise.
Tobirama Senju was also quite satisfied.
Izumi's voice continued.
"Appointed: The former Third Tsuchikage of the Hidden Stone Village, Onoki, as the Minister of Land Planning and Construction of the Shinobi Nation."
Floating in mid-air, Onoki stumbled and nearly plummeted from the sky. What? His old bones had to go do construction work?
"Appointed: Tobirama Senju will concurrently serve as the Minister of Water Conservancy Engineering of the Shinobi Nation, with the Mizukage appointed as Vice Minister, responsible for national water resource regulation and Water Release energy development."
Tobirama Senju's face twitched violently. He hadn't expected to be saddled with the Ministry of Water Conservancy on top of the Academy of Sciences!
However, the most monumental appointment was yet to come.
Izumi looked toward the most dazzling figure in the crowd.
"Appointed: The former First Hokage of the Hidden Leaf, Hashirama Senju..."
Hashirama Senju's body stiffened. He had thought he could live a life of slacking off.
On the high platform, Ian personally took over the announcement, a hint of amusement in his tone.
"You are appointed as the Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Shinobi Nation, overseeing national food production and environmental greening."
"God of Shinobi, the crops you grow should taste much better, right?"
Huh?
Minister of Agriculture?
Hashirama Senju was completely petrified. He subconsciously pointed a finger at his own nose.
He, the God of Shinobi, the man who quelled the chaotic era, was now going to farm?
"Pfft, hahahaha!"
Madara Uchiha could no longer hold it in, clutching his stomach and laughing maniacally. "Hashirama! Did you hear that?! He's making you farm! It suits you perfectly! Hahahaha! Your Wood Release has finally found its true calling!"
Hashirama's face instantly turned beet red. He glared fiercely at the gloating Madara, then looked pleadingly toward Ian on the high platform, hoping this was just a joke.
But Ian merely calmly announced the Shinobi Nation's first Five-Year Plan.
"First, completely resolve the food shortage issue. Second, complete national infrastructure construction. Third, green all deserts."
"Therefore, Minister of Agriculture, your task is very heavy."
Ian's gaze fell upon the acting Kazekage, Pakura of the Scorch Release.
"The first project will begin with the desert in the Land of Wind."
The newly appointed Kazekage, Pakura, began to tremble violently.
Was the curse that had plagued the Hidden Sand Village for thousands of years finally going to be resolved today?
"I will dispatch two clan members who have mastered Wood Release to assist you." Ian looked at Hashirama. "Minister Hashirama, you will go with them to provide on-site technical guidance."
Before his words even faded, he casually waved his hand.
An irresistible force enveloped the crowd.
One second ago, they were in the solemn grand hall.
The next second, scorching hot wind mixed with sand blasted them in the face.
An endless sea of golden sand seemed to stretch to the horizon.
"This..."
An accompanying Hidden Sand Jonin grabbed a handful of scorching sand, letting it slowly slip through his fingers.
This was the sand of the Hidden Sand Village.
Thinking of that difficult task, Hashirama Senju took a deep breath, his expression becoming incredibly complex.
Beside him, two young Uchiha clan members stepped forward, each holding a peculiar card in their hands. The cards glowed faintly, and their chakra actually resonated perfectly with the senjutsu chakra inside Hashirama Senju through the cards.
"[Sage Art·Wood Release·Deep Forest Emergence]!"
The three of them formed hand seals simultaneously.
The desert began to roar violently!
Rumble—!
An endless forest spread madly from beneath the trio's feet! Thick tree roots tore through the sandy ground like giant pythons, ruthlessly plunging into the depths. Tender green shoots broke through the sand, growing wildly under the scorching sun.
A massive thousand-armed Buddha statue rose from the ground. Its countless giant arms were no longer weapons of destruction, but the most efficient seeders and bulldozers, completely renovating the earth!
Greenery devoured the sandy land with a heaven-swallowing, earth-consuming momentum!
Just as the forest spread, high in the sky, the "Chief Engineer of Water Conservancy," Tobirama Senju, was directing several Uchiha clan members to cast a jutsu together.
"[Sage Art·Water Release·Artificial Rain Jutsu]!"
Massive cumulonimbus clouds covering the entire Land of Wind formed instantly, and a torrential downpour of sweet rain, brimming with dense chakra power, poured down!
After absorbing the rainwater, the trees grew even more lush.
The desert was dying out.
In just half a day.
The desert of the Hidden Sand Village completely vanished. In its place was a vast expanse of forest and grassland stretching to the horizon, with several small rivers winding through it.
All the shinobi hailing from the Hidden Sand Village fell to their knees at this moment.
Tears streamed down their faces as they reached out with trembling hands to stroke the moist soil beneath their feet. They grabbed handfuls of verdant green grass, stuffed them into their mouths, and chewed fiercely.
This was the miracle their ancestors had dreamed of day and night for generations!
This scene was broadcasted across the entire shinobi world via a transmission jutsu.
Countless civilians rushed into the streets, bowing in worship toward the green ocean on the screens, loudly cheering the names of the "Shinobi Nation" and "Uchiha."
In the jungles of the Land of Wind, Hashirama Senju stared blankly at his hands, then looked at this miracle of life he had personally created, momentarily entranced.
'Perhaps... being the Minister of Agriculture isn't so bad?'
Just then, Ian's figure appeared beside him and patted his shoulder.
"Good job, Minister Hashirama."
"I'll record a merit for you."
Ian looked at the masterpiece before him, then turned his head to look at Tobirama Senju nearby.
"Minister Tobirama, onto the next project."
"The Land of Lightning has many mountains and rivers. Head over there and cooperate with Onoki to build a dam."