Ninja World Live Stream: Was the Sixth Hokage really that powerful?

[150L: Holy crap, I didn't know that.]

[151L: What started as a feud between heirs escalated into a centuries-long civil war, sigh~]

[152L: It started as a feud between two brothers, but that wasn't the case later. Wars always have various reasons: hatred, resentment, resources, interests, and so on.]

[153L Problem Solver: Yes, this brings us to today's topic: the ninja tool theory.]

Chapter 107 The Theory of Ninja Tools (9) Sequel: The Great Buddha, Two People Destroy Four Countries!

Madara Uchiha chuckled softly, "I'd like to know what these people have to say."

Ninja tools... a term he scoffed at. In his mind, only weak ninjas could be used as tools, and even then, only once.

[154L Solution: During the Ninshu era, the concept of ninja didn't exist. They simply referred to those who cultivated chakra, the system built around chakra, and the organization founded by the current Sage of Six Paths as Ninshu. Therefore, the idea of ​​ninja as a tool is irrelevant.]

[155L: The Ninja Clan era was indeed wonderful; apart from being relatively poor and backward, it had no flaws.]

[156L: After the end of Ninjutsu, did ninjas start to become tools?]

[157 Solution Master: There is a large gap in the history after the split of the Ninja Sect. It is probably because of the war that no historical records have been passed down. We can only speculate on what happened at that time based on the later results.]

The tribes led by Ashura and Indra have been embroiled in war for many years and have little energy to engage in productive activities. The fields of the Ninja Clan are probably all abandoned.

Without engaging in production, there was no food and no source of livelihood, so the ninjas naturally turned to mercenary work.

[Post #158: The root of everything is war.]

(Uchiha Tajima: I see?)

(Senju Butsuma: I've always believed that ninjas should always be hired; it's their destiny.)

It's unexpected that we need to be hired because of war, and then we need to be hired to fight the war. But because of the war, we can't produce food and can't be self-sufficient, so we need to be hired again. It's a vicious cycle.

Whether they were ninjas in the Pure Land or ninjas today, they all felt like their worldviews were collapsing.

Fortunately, we saw earlier that later generations of ninjas had found employment in various professions, and therefore took on fewer missions. This laid the groundwork for them; otherwise, they would probably be completely lost now.

If ninjas don't take on quests, what else can they do?

Jiraiya's eyes lit up. He had been searching for the Child of Prophecy in the ninja world, and in the process, he was also trying to find a way to stop the war and achieve peace.

However, nothing has come of it. Given the current ninja village system and ninja system, war is inevitable.

Then, we just need to change this system and its institutions!

His eyes lit up as he looked at Kakashi Hatake, laughing heartily as he patted him on the shoulder, "You're going to be amazing in the future!"

"Lord Jiraiya, please don't say that, I'll be super embarrassed." Kakashi's fair face, hidden under his mask, flushed slightly, and a hint of fear flickered in his eyes. After all, it wasn't him who would change the future of the ninja world.

"Kakashi is indeed a great talent." Nara Shikaku sincerely praised him. It must be very comfortable to be the assistant to such a Hokage, hahaha. Smart people have fewer troubles. I really envy his son.

He smiled, then changed the subject: "But timing is also very important. That kind of change would probably be difficult to achieve now."

Jiraiya frowned slightly: "What do you mean?"

Tobirama Senju glanced at him and said, "The relationship between the five great ninja villages now is far worse than it was in later years."

“It is very difficult to completely change the nature of ninjas if they do not unite with each other. Daimyo and nobles will not stand idly by and watch this happen.”

"I see..." Jiraiya, who knew nothing about politics, scratched his head in annoyance. He had wanted to tell his apprentice Nagato the good news.

"There's no need to be too pessimistic. The First Hokage is here, isn't he? With him, uniting the five great ninja villages shouldn't be a problem now, right?" Kakashi smiled, his crescent-shaped eyes narrowing. "Now, the Five Kage Summit is about to begin."

The future holds its own opportunities, and they, too, can create their own opportunities in the present.

Jiraiya: "Hahahaha, you're right."

[159L's Solution: Initially, hiring was probably for ordinary tasks like chopping trees or escorting. Later, there were missions related to war, such as assassination and intelligence gathering. Eventually, assassination and war became the mainstream.]

[160L: Sigh~ It's such a pity.]

[161L: It's all the fault of the daimyo and nobles; they were the main groups that limited the status of ninjas!]

[162L: That group not only restricts ninjas, but also restricts ordinary people from climbing the social ladder, solidifying the class system to protect their own interests.]

"Those guys really have no scruples whatsoever. Don't you think later generations of ninjas...?"

The ninjas whispered among themselves, after all, the sky had begun to mention daimyo and nobles.

Some people outwardly reprimand those who disrespect the emperor's name while secretly enjoying it, while others openly express their pleasure.

He also made some startling predictions about what would happen in later generations.

In the inn where the other major ninja villages' kage stayed in Konoha.

Onoki thought about a future where ninjas were no longer subject to the control of daimyo and nobles, and he felt both absurdity and a little bit of anticipation. "But, how could that be possible..."

That's hard to do, isn't it?

Throughout the history of ninjas, only two exceptionally powerful ninjas who emerged at the end of the Warring States period, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, possessed power that instilled fear in daimyo and nobles.

They also joined forces to establish the Ninja Village system.

Despite the fact that people in later generations have been criticizing the ninja village system and its immaturity, they are all beneficiaries of it.

After all, if the Warring States period hadn't ended, the ninjas might have been wiped out within a century, becoming nothing more than legends of the past.

Furthermore, the establishment of the ninja village system was initially opposed by the daimyo and nobles, who were naturally afraid that the ninjas would unite and do something to them.

However, these fears were insignificant in the face of Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju's overwhelming power.

Later, other major powers also established ninja villages, and Madara Uchiha parted ways with Hashirama Senju. The five major powers' ninja villages formed a situation of confrontation and balance, and the daimyo could rest easy and watch them fight like trapped beasts.

That's how the Ninja Village system has continued to this day.

[163L Problem Solver: That's right, the ninja sect's decline from being people to being tools was largely due to the crucial role played by daimyo and nobles.]

The early wars were a clash between the Asura and Indra lineages. Later, besides the accumulated blood and hatred across generations, daimyo and nobles became the main instigators of the war.

[164L: Wow, that's terrifying to think about. Now I understand why the Ninja League is cutting ties with the Daimyo and nobles.]

"Holy crap! It's actually true!"

What was just speculation before has now been confirmed!

Later generations of ninjas actually broke free from the control of daimyo and nobles!

"If the daimyo doesn't allocate funds, how will we get our income? What about food, commissions, missions...?" Someone asked a series of questions blankly, and then got a hard slap on the head from their companion.

"Are you stupid? The ninjas of later generations can all work. Why are they afraid of not being able to support themselves? Besides, the ninja villages must have their own sources of income. Otherwise, how could the finances afford to support so many students in one school?"

"Oh, you're right! But it just feels so unreal..."

"In short, the Sixth Hokage was truly amazing. Do you think we could have developed so quickly if he had become Hokage right now?"

"Huh? The Fifth Hokage is Tsunade now, right? She's super powerful too."

"But when it comes to managing the economy, I feel like we still need the sixth generation."

"Hmm...that makes sense, but the First Hokage and the Second Hokage are still around, so how could it be Kakashi's turn to take over?"

"The First Hokage isn't good at managing money either. He might just gamble away all the village's money. I heard from the casino owner that the First Hokage is a fat sheep, just like Tsunade."

"Eh????"

Is their village really okay now?

[165L: Looking back, ninjas were incredibly cheap tools of war back then.]

[166L: Isn't that right? People really do need to read more. I used to think there was nothing wrong with the ninja's social status and way of life; ninjas were born that way. But now... it's heartbreaking to think about it.]

[167L: The most cunning thing is that the daimyo and nobles transferred all the hatred and harm from the war onto the ninjas. This way, the generals under the daimyo had no military achievements and weren't afraid of becoming too powerful, and the ninjas, being of low status, posed no threat to them. Therefore, the daimyo and nobles could rest easy. Whenever there was a problem, they would just hire ninjas to solve it.]

[168L: Those who get involved in politics have dirty hearts!]

[169L: Besides blood and death, what else do ninjas gain?]

[170L: Why has no one ever rebelled against the daimyo and nobles? It's really strange.]

[OP (171L): When I first started learning these political and ideological courses, I also found it quite strange. Even if most ninjas were brainwashed or numb, there should still be some clear-headed people, right?]

[172L: Of course there are people who are clear-headed, but it always feels like you're clear-headed but not completely so.]

[173L: Yeah, like those members of the Akatsuki. Some were victims of the ninja village system, while others realized the flaws in the ninja system and defected. But it's a pity they couldn't find the right direction.]

[174L: It's a real shame about the Akatsuki.]

(Deidara: Art is an explosion! Yeah!)

(Sasori of the Red Sand: Art is eternal, you idiot! I don't like waiting for people, Deidara, you're late!)

The Akatsuki members, who were captured and brought back to Konoha Village by the First Hokage like chicks, are currently working as laborers in Konoha Village.

(Nagato: As expected, the current ninja world is no good.)

(Hashirama Senju: You probably don't want the world to suffer, do you?)

(Nagato: ......)

(Uchiha Itachi: Changing the ninja world doesn't have to be done through painful means. I have high hopes for you, Nagato.)

He once made a choice that caused everyone pain, but... now, he has begun to believe in hope.

There's always a way. If we can't find a way now, then let's light a flame and let the light illuminate the path for future generations.

Itachi turned to look at the group photo of his younger brother and his companions in the room, a slight smile playing on his lips. In his heart, he silently apologized to Shisui, his father and mother, and the Uchiha clan.

He can't go down yet; he needs to let Sasuke grow up first.

Let this be his journey of atonement, so that war will never come again.

[175L: Even if they wake up, it's useless. Once the ranks are solidified, it's very difficult to overthrow them, and the system is also difficult to change in a short period of time. Moreover, rogue ninjas usually have no comrades and fight alone, making it even more difficult to change the ninja world.]

Moreover, they hadn't found the right path, so they could only struggle in confusion, fighting amongst themselves with the ninjas, and then they were killed. Sigh~

(Uchiha Izuna: So, in later generations, rogue ninjas are...victims?)

(Uchiha Fugaku: Pretty much, at least my son is.)

(Uchiha Hikaru: Heh.) A clansman killed by Uchiha Itachi.

(Uchiha Fugaku: ...I am so, so sorry for everything my son did.) But that doesn’t stop him from feeling that his son was a victim.

(Uchiha Tajima: I've already apologized, but the Uchiha clan's decline to that level was inevitable. They're like lackeys who, even with their teeth pulled, can't see the bigger picture; destruction was only a matter of time. With the Senju and Uzumaki clans paving the way, I feel much more at ease.)

(Orochimaru: And the Kaguya clan, the Hozuki clan, hehehehehe.)