It is naturally a good thing when one's researched inventions are appreciated. However, Orochimaru felt a vague sense of uneasiness from Ryan. It seemed like something was about to happen. Ryan already knew this, but the other ninjas were still in the dark.
He resolved to keep a close eye on Ryan and gather more information, his curiosity piqued by the mystery. Plus his instincts had never been wrong.
The other ninjas were curious and didn't understand why Ryan was in such a hurry. In their view, the entire ninja world was at peace, with all territories under Konoha's rule. Previously, when Uchiha Madara and Zetsu tried to cause trouble, they were easily thwarted. Ryan's strength was simply too overwhelming, crushing all opposition. To them, there seemed to be no reason for urgency.
They didn't know that the threats previously dealt with were just minor compared to the real danger approaching—The Ōtsutsuki, clans this ancient extraterrestrial. They travel across different worlds to consume their natural resources and harvest chakra fruits from the God Trees, which grow by absorbing the energy of the planet and its inhabitants. Ryan knew this in his heart but couldn't reveal it to them. If he did, they might think he was a lunatic.
After the experiment, it was clear that the Chakra Cannon was highly viable. It was very powerful and had a low usage threshold, making it suitable for ninjas who weren't particularly strong. Next, Orochimaru introduced several other technological inventions. It was evident that...
During this time, Orochimaru hadn't wasted any of his time. The results of his work were impressive. It's likely that the technology from the Land of Lightning also provided some assistance, accelerating Konoha's progress. Ryan was quite satisfied with this development.
He then called Minato and the others for a serious discussion about the future development of their village.
"The most important aspect is technology," Ryan told Minato and the others. He knew in his heart that cultivating a strong ninja was no easy task. It required evaluating the individual's talent and more than ten years of preparation. Moreover, if a ninja lost their life in war, it would be a huge loss.
However, technological products didn't have such limitations. Mass-produced items, even if damaged, could be quickly replaced. This meant that technology could compensate for combat effectiveness in a short period. This was crucial for Konoha, which was about to face significant threats.
Minato, Orochimaru, and Kakashi nodded in agreement with Ryan.
Ryan continued, "The most important thing is to speed up the improvement of our nation's strength. Let Konoha become stronger! Be mindful of development."
The heads of the major ninja ministries all nodded to show their support and agreement.
In Hashirama's world,
The first Hokage, Senju Hashirama, had agreed with the other great powers previously. With his strength, those countries couldn't pose a significant threat. Hashirama had no worries about backlash.
After all, Hashirama was not alone in this world. Behind him was his brother, Senju Tobirama. Tobirama was not just a fighter; he was incredibly intelligent with high attainments in both ninjutsu research and governance. While Hashirama fought to expand the country, Tobirama would efficiently renovate and organize it.
After a period of preparation, the major countries were fully integrated. Following the example set by Ryan's world, they became part of Konoha. The original major ninja villages were now Konoha's ninja departments, functioning as local branches. Each branch utilized the local geographical and economic features to enhance its ninja expertise.
There were also some small, inconspicuous countries left. Hashirama hadn't even needed to touch them as several small countries surrendered directly. For example, the Land of Hot Water, which relied entirely on tourism and was famous for its hot springs, had no significant military power. With no decent ninjas, only hired ones, they couldn't hope to contend with the real powerhouses. Thus, they simply surrendered and announced their integration into Konoha Village, becoming a special tourist attraction.
For these countries, Hashirama was very satisfied. He appreciated their pragmatic approach. These small countries, with little chance of winning, had made a wise decision.
When encountering an irresistible, strong opponent, surrendering quickly can save lives and ensure a better future. Those who refuse to surrender, however, often face dire consequences.
For example, the Land of Snow, located in a remote and icy region, thought they could resist. They believed that Konoha's ninjas wouldn't be able to adapt to the harsh conditions, and even the famous ninja god Hashirama would be powerless against them. They relied on their geographic location, thinking their powerful freezing capabilities would guarantee victory.
Hashirama, however, taught them a harsh lesson. He demonstrated the ability of trees to grow even in ice and snow. When he used Sage Art Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands, armed with Susanoo, the ninjas of the Land of Snow were terrified. The resistance was crushed by the Buddha's terrifying hands, which were powerful and could absorb chakra. The remaining people realized they should have surrendered sooner.
As a result, the First Hokage Hashirama completed the unification of the ninja world.
In the Second Hokage Tobirama's world, unification was also achieved unexpectedly quickly. Even Tobirama himself hadn't anticipated such rapid success.
Tobirama was not initially in a hurry to unify the ninja world. Upon returning to his world, the first thing he did was dive into research. He had brought back valuable items from the One Piece World, which he hadn't finished studying yet. Now, he also had a new batch of treasures from the world of Shinigami, including many training methods for souls and the fascinating Zanpakutō. For Tobirama, the temptation to explore these new abilities was too great to resist.
He locked himself in his room and began his research with fervor. However, his studies were soon interrupted by an unexpected event.
"What did you say? The Land of Thunder dares to declare war against us?" Tobirama's disbelief was evident as he listened to his subordinates. He hadn't even considered attacking them first, yet they couldn't hold back.
A sneer appeared on Tobirama's face at the thought. "Very well," he said, "let them see the consequences of their actions."
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