Ron is now 3 years old, this is the same year that Kakashi was born. This is also the year Namikaze Minato graduated from the Ninja Academy at the age of 10. Currently, Minato is undertaking missions with his genin team, and he will soon be accepted as a personal disciple by the returning Jiraiya.
According to the original timeline, Rin Nohara and Uchiha Obito would join Kakashi at the ages of 9-10 to form Minato's team due to the looming war. The Third Ninja World War is expected to begin in 9-10 years, lasting for three years, with Minato ultimately ending it, the same year he would become Hokage at the age of 23, only to die tragically at 24.
However, the current state of Konoha raises questions about how events might unfold. Despite remaining the strongest village, Konoha appears increasingly isolated from the outside world. Other nations, including smaller ones, have opted for neutrality, finding it more advantageous and safer to avoid aligning with Konoha or involving themselves in conflicts.
Meanwhile, covert alliances and suppressive strategies by Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure have significantly reduced Konoha's share of missions from smaller countries. Although this loss is negligible for Konoha due to the abundant resources and wealth of the Land of Fire, it has provided substantial benefits to the other major villages, leaving them content for the time being.
Over the past two years, the Land of Lightning has quietly undergone significant changes, largely unnoticed by the outside world. Even the Land of Snow, once distant and disconnected, has been subtly cut off from external influence. The Daimyo of the Land of Snow, displaying remarkable generosity, secretly relocated most civilians to the Land of Lightning, where they were integrated as part of the noble class within the Land of Lightning.
While some people remain in the Land of Snow, its true purpose has shifted it has become a heavily fortified stronghold for Kumo ninjas. This fortress not only serves as a defensive position against external threats but also acts as a key artery for future trade and connections to other countries.
Currently, the Land of Lightning and Kumogakure are evolving steadily. Physically, there are no drastic changes yet, as infrastructure projects like laying railways and improving roads take time. However, significant advancements have been made in agriculture.
For instance, degraded and overfarmed land, which previously rendered areas unplantable for years, can now be revitalized. Farmers have begun hiring ninjas to exchange depleted topsoil with fertile soil from below, making farmlands available again.
Around Kumogakure and the Lightning Mountain range, terrace farming has become increasingly common, especially near important settlements.
Ninjas are also broadening their roles, taking on tasks beyond combat and assassination. Agricultural support, infrastructure development, and even research have become new avenues for ninja employment.
This diversification has not only improved the livelihoods of the people but also laid the foundation for Kumogakure's future growth and stability.
In recent years, the Land of Lightning has seen remarkable changes, many of which remain hidden from the outside world. One such development is the creation of an underground subway system, designed exclusively for ninjas, trusted departments, and select merchant groups.
This network, still rudimentary and in its testing phase, was secretly constructed to transport supplies and materials between major cities, Kumogakure, and the capital.
Utilizing the region's familiarity with mining and the efficiency of ninja labor, digging these tunnels proved relatively straightforward. Ron, along with others, played a significant role in conceptualizing and organizing this system, which is set to evolve over time.
In the future, as the Land of Lightning grows more prosperous and prepared, these underground tunnels will pave the way for aboveground railroads available to the public, bringing a new era of connectivity and trade.
Ron himself has been deeply involved in various projects, primarily focused on research and innovation. While the actual construction of large-scale infrastructure remains costly, his ideas have laid the groundwork for transformative advancements. From material science to engine designs, Ron has provided numerous engineering solutions, but he understands that real progress takes time. Testing, refinement, and gradual implementation are essential, and he remains patient as these developments unfold.
The underground railroad was mainly so that Kumogakure ninjas could be supplied with materials covertly to the land of snow from anywhere, was immediately built by his father's and Uncle's decision, as Ron wanted to wait before things truly developed, as construction is costly and time-consuming, and with a little wait, a more improved engine, and materials could be used with better systems, rather than building old railroads and stations Ron wanted them to build modern ones to begin with.
Despite the gradual pace, the seeds of progress Ron has sown are beginning to bear fruit. His contributions have not only advanced Kumogakure's technological potential but also fostered a culture of innovation that will shape the Land of Lightning's future.
In the last two years, Ron has immersed himself in the knowledge of this world, reading almost every book he could find. Driven by his vision for a different and better future for the Land of Lightning, he proposed numerous revolutionary ideas. These included free medical assistance, reforms in education, future job opportunities, taxation systems, and innovative approaches to governance.
Naturally, such forward-thinking ideas were met with skepticism. To address this, Ron didn't just propose changes he documented his thoughts extensively, authoring books on the economy, society, and the stages of development he envisioned for the Land of Lightning. In these works, he explored questions about progress, What happens when food becomes universally available and abundant? What should people pursue for a fulfilling life, development, and entertainment?
Ron planned to distribute these books soon after he finished his plan and arrangements and truly conveyed his vision for the future through his writings.
Rather than dictating solutions, Ron's writings provided starting points and encouraged others to think critically about these issues. His goal was not to implement everything himself but to plant seeds of innovation and guide people toward self-driven progress. He introduced foundational ideas and technologies, setting the stage for growth, while planning to gradually step back, observing and offering guidance as needed.
For now, Ron focuses these efforts on civilian advancements. He remains mindful of his personal dreams most notably, his desire to become like a Saiyan. Though he has not yet delved into the intricacies of chakra, ninjutsu, or the daily life of ninjas, he knows that journey awaits him.
His ultimate ambition, the fusion of technological innovation and chakra research, lies on the horizon. As he approaches his fourth year, he continues to balance his grand vision for the Land of Lightning with the personal goals that drive his heart.