chsdbacks Chapter 182: This reminds me.
Chapter 182: This reminds me.
No one paid any attention to the "lawyer's letter" delivered by the Thousand-Handed Buddha.
Three days later, nothing happened.
And in the next ten years
Despite countless setbacks, he remained true to his original intentions and continued to do things his own way.
He focused wholeheartedly on expanding Konoha's business empire, cultivating the economy, vigorously pursuing development, and quietly accumulating strength and wealth.
Internally, Manji designated Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, Tobirama Senju, and Izuna Uchiha as core trainees, establishing them early on as the backbone of Konoha's second-generation ruling team.
He taught and nurtured Hashirama and Madara according to their individual talents, making them the pillars of Konoha's top fighting force.
The program focuses on honing Tobirama and Izuna's political strategies, domestic policy decisions, and strategic planning abilities, enabling them to shoulder the heavy responsibility of governing Konoha and developing their clan.
At the same time, Manji drastically improved and enriched the ninja school system, not only creating a complete ninja school system, but also pioneering the establishment of a civilian school.
Comprehensively improve the overall quality of Konoha villagers
It eradicated the evil practices of bullying the weak and wanton bullying within the village at their root.
To avoid a situation like in later generations where a group of troublemakers in Konoha bully Naruto in the morning and Hinata in the afternoon.
Externally, he always upheld the banner of peace, constantly extending goodwill to the various clans of the ninja world, and repeatedly calling on all parties to put aside their old grudges, join hands to submit to Konoha, and build a peaceful world together.
All outsiders who voluntarily smuggle themselves into Konoha seeking a peaceful life will be provided with living allowances and proper resettlement benefits.
However, if someone harbors ill intentions and attempts to disrupt Konoha, Manji will refuse them entry without hesitation.
However, prolonged peace and development have ultimately sown the seeds of considerable drawbacks.
Konoha was immersed in a peaceful and smooth atmosphere, and a considerable number of ninjas gradually lost their fighting spirit and the courage to face the flames of war.
Just like the Uchiha clan's aversion to fighting and their isolation of Madara Uchiha in the original work, this fear of war is spreading more and more in Konoha.
Needless to say, the Hyuga clan has been living a peaceful life away from war ever since the Sage of Six Paths granted them a truce.
The once fierce and warlike Uchiha clan gradually gave up the idea of fighting during this long period of peace, and the vast majority of the clan members were no longer willing to start bloody conflicts.
Even more surprisingly
Surprisingly, the groups within Konoha most eager to wage war were a number of civilian groups.
Confined to their established class and unable to achieve upward mobility, they were determined to break the existing order through a major war, break free from the shackles of class through the flames of war, and completely change their own destiny.
It was precisely this difference in ideology that gradually led to the emergence of two major camps within Konoha.
The doves, led by Wan Ci, adhere to the principles of peaceful development and steady progress, and are unwilling to easily provoke war.
The hawkish faction, led by figures such as Uchiha Tajima, Hashirama, Madara, Tobirama, and Izuna, advocated launching a war to unify the ninja world, aiming to end the chaos with swift and decisive action.
Over the past two decades, Hashirama, Madara, and others have grown rapidly under the careful guidance of Wanci, shedding their immaturity and becoming the pillars that support Konoha.
His strength and prestige are unmatched among the younger generation in Konoha.
Madara and Izuna were the only ones who were unable to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, the supreme eye of the Uchiha clan.
Manji protected the two of them too thoroughly, so they never experienced the blood and tears of separation, death, and loss of loved ones as depicted in the original story, thus reducing their chances of unlocking the kaleidoscope.
Today, Madara Uchiha has healthy parents, a younger brother by his side, and his great-grandfather Mancii's devoted protection and care.
His life was stable and smooth, and his state of mind was much gentler and more peaceful than in the original work. He was less stubborn and isolated, and more secure and confident. His circumstances were worlds apart.
The environment can really change a person.
Inside the Elders' Building
"Grandpa, I really don't understand! Our Konoha has been developing diligently for nearly twenty years, and our strength has long been unparalleled in the ninja world, yet the new generation of young people has never experienced the true tempering of war!"
"If this continues, our people will only grow more fearful of war, and when war truly breaks out, we'll all be at a loss!"
Tajima offered his advice with a look of anxiety.
Tajima watched as Konoha spent its days taking on missions, earning resources, and burying itself in farming.
Wanci is incredibly patient and skilled at farming.
Having not seen a major war for nearly twenty years, Tajima was already impatient, feeling that Manji was too restrained and cautious, and had never taken the crucial step of unifying the ninja world.
Manji saw through Tajima's eagerness at a glance.
It's not surprising that Tajima was in a hurry.
Because in the original story, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama had already begun establishing Konoha at this time.
However, we have not yet achieved unification.
Although Konoha was established early, unification came much later.
Wan Ci remained calm and composed as he slowly reassured everyone, "Don't be impatient. We must not provoke a war."
"Only by waiting for others to make the first move, so that we have a legitimate reason to fight, can we firmly occupy the moral high ground."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tajima's expression suddenly tightened. In his anxiety, he didn't have time to think and blurted out, "If we just keep waiting like this, who knows how long we'll have to wait!"
"If all else fails, we can deliberately cause trouble at the borders of other tribes, claiming that one of our ninjas has gone missing at the border, and use that as a pretext to launch an attack, how about that?"
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Manji first glanced at Tajima in surprise.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration appeared in his eyes, as if his mind had been enlightened, and a brilliant idea instantly took shape.
"Tajima, your words have reminded me!"
Wanci raised his hand and tapped lightly, his tone carrying a hint of realization and certainty.
Tajima was taken aback at first, then a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, and he quickly bowed closer: "Grandpa, have you thought of a solution?"
Wan Ci smiled mysteriously and beckoned him forward: "Come here, I've thought of a brilliant plan that kills two birds with one stone."
Tajima followed his instructions and slowly stepped forward, leaning close to Manji's side. Manji lowered his voice and whispered a few words in his ear.
Upon hearing the plan, Tajima's eyes lit up with surprise, and he nodded repeatedly in agreement!
But a moment later, he hesitated, his brows furrowing slightly.
Tajima hesitated before speaking: "This plan is truly brilliant. It not only gives us a legitimate reason to attack, but also allows us to influence the situation!"
"But... is it a good thing or a bad thing that this will allow Madara and Izuna to awaken their Mangekyou Sharingan...?"
The scene of Uchiha Chen awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan is still vivid in his mind. Behind that earth-shattering power lies a huge risk of blindness, which he always keeps in mind and cannot help but worry about.
Looking at his worried expression, Wanci said calmly but with a hint of deeper meaning, "Whether it's a blessing or a curse ultimately depends on their own character and choices, and whether they can control this power."
"Tajima, you wouldn't want to see your two sons surpassed by the Senju brothers, Hashirama and Tobirama, would you?"
Wanci said while drinking tea.
After careful consideration, Uchiha Tajima nodded seriously: "Alright, I'll do it!"