Become Kizaru in Naruto World - Chapter 142
“Kizaru, how would you unify the entire ninja world if you wanted to make Konoha the leader?”
“First conquer the weak, then subdue the strong. As for those neither strong nor weak, they naturally fall under control.”
In the study of the Shimura family, hearing Kizaru’s response, Danzo’s body shook.
Words of wisdom! Strategies for the nation!
“After you become Hokage in the future, do you wish to unify the ninja world?”
This was the first time Danzo asked Kizaru about his political ideology so directly.
Clearly, Kizaru’s strategies towards Sunagakure, as well as the student exchange system he proposed, got Danzo excited.
Although their ideologies towards politics and development differed fundamentally, Danzo supported Kizaru’s policies regarding Sunagakure.
Kizaru’s approach towards Sunagakure aimed to reshape and subjugate them, making them subservient to Konoha, thus better maintaining the current state of the ninja world, where one power reigns supreme.
And from Kizaru’s policies towards Sunagakure, Danzo saw the opportunity to strengthen Konoha, weaken other ninja villages’ collective strength, and reduce the difficulty of unifying the ninja world in the future.
Though their starting points and desired outcomes differed, the two reached a consensus through their process.
Therefore, after communicating with Kizaru, Danzo hastily returned to his clan compound, seeking out Kizaru.
“It depends on the situation!” With a smirk, Kizaru didn’t give a direct answer.
“Depends on the situation?”
Danzo had considered Kizaru’s responses in both supportive and opposing scenarios, but he hadn’t expected such an answer from Kizaru.
“What do you mean by that?” Danzo asked, puzzled, as he looked at Kizaru, seeking clarification.
“In terms of military strength, Konoha has the capability, but in other aspects, Konoha’s accumulation is still far from enough.”
“What aspects?”
As a ninja, especially as the head of a clan specializing in clandestine operations, Danzo had significant limitations in his overall perspective.
“We can conquer nations, but people need to be resettled and governed, and order needs to be maintained! Do you think the village’s ninja can handle all of that? Uncle!”
“Governing can be entrusted to…” Just as he was about to mention daimyo and nobles, Danzo paused under Kizaru’s gaze.
The current balance in the ninja world was something daimyo and nobles were content with; they didn’t want nor dared to disrupt it.
Since Hashirama Senju established the system of ninja villages, part of the daimyo’s power had been delegated.
The nation’s authority had shifted from a single daimyo to two entities: those who controlled administration and finance and those who controlled military power, the Kage.
The daimyo and nobles, who were at an absolute disadvantage in military strength, relied on two methods to balance the ninja villages and the Kage.
One was through funding, logistics, and manipulating public opinion.
The daimyo and nobles were naturally esteemed and considered descendants of gods with noble bloodlines; they were born to lead.
This was the continuous indoctrination by daimyo and nobles of the commoners.
This indoctrination made countless brainwashed commoners, and the resources they produced tools for daimyo and nobles to balance the Kage and the ninja villages.
On the other hand, the daimyo, well aware of their absolute military disadvantage, were even less willing to see the unification and alliance of ninja forces.
Just like before the establishment of the ninja village system, daimyo and nobles hired different ninja clans and individuals, inciting them to fight and accumulate hatred.
After the establishment of the ninja village system, only by inciting hostilities and even wars between ninja villages based on interests and grudges could the daimyo and nobles maintain their positions.
Only then would the ninja villages bound to the nations dare not easily move against the daimyo and nobles under external pressure.
If a ninja village wanted to rebel, the daimyo didn’t need the strength to defeat the ninja village; they only needed enough power to ensure the escape of all or one or two mainline clans.
By escaping the influence of rebellious ninja villages, the daimyo could seek help from other nations’ daimyo, spend money to hire other ninja villages and eliminate the rebellious ninja villages of their own country.
In the anime, before the Fourth Great Ninja War broke out and the formation of the Allied Shinobi Forces, the daimyo of various countries were reluctant to agree, especially the daimyo of the Water Country, who hesitated even after learning the enemy was Uchiha Madara.
Hence, Danzo realized that if he wanted to unify the entire ninja world, the enemies were not just external but internal as well.
“So, unification and such are quite troublesome matters indeed, Uncle!” Smiling, Kizaru gave Danzo a meaningful look, knowing that he had come to a realization.
Nodding seriously, Danzo looked at his nephew, feeling admiration for him for the first time.
Kizaru possessed eyes that saw through the essence of the world. Whether in strength or in strategizing, he stood at the pinnacle of the entire ninja world!
If Kizaru wished, perhaps Konoha could truly accomplish the great task of unifying the ninja world under his leadership.
Unfortunately, this child lacked a bit of ambition and desire.
What methods should he use to guide and stimulate Kizaru’s ambition?
“Kizaru, what is your ideal?” Looking at Kizaru, Danzo asked while pondering in his mind.
“Ohoho! Haven’t I already said it, Uncle? I hope to live a life of high authority, low responsibility, and abundant wealth, with a stable nine-to-five routine every day.” Hearing Danzo ask a question similar to before, Kizaru gave a similar answer.
“Don’t you want to, like the First Hokage, create a great undertaking never achieved by anyone else?” Danzo, unwilling to give up, continued to guide him.
“No, too troublesome!” Shaking his head with a smile, Kizaru ruthlessly rejected Danzo’s enthusiasm.
Sighing in his heart, Danzo lowered his head, squinting his eyes.
Could it be that his lifelong ideals truly had no chance of realization?
No, as long as he had Kizaru’s help, his ideals could definitely be realized.
People’s ideals and desires could be transformed, and Kizaru was still young. He himself still had plenty of time to guide Kizaru.
Back then, due to a moment of hesitation, he missed the position of Hokage.
This time, he couldn’t afford to miss it again, even if it meant sacrificing his life, he had to stimulate Kizaru’s ambition.
Standing up from his position with determination, Danzo looked at Kizaru’s pensive expression in front of him, knowing that his nephew might be thinking of some extreme ideas again.
“Uncle, some things are not about what you say but how you act.”
Kizaru deliberately spoke with a profound tone to prevent Uncle Danzo from getting into trouble again or causing trouble for himself and the clan.
Hearing Kizaru’s words, Danzo suddenly raised his head.
Looking at his nephew’s smiling expression, Danzo began to ponder the meaning behind Kizaru’s words.
“Accumulate resources, fortify defenses, and wait for the opportunity to claim kingship! If you truly want to unify the entire ninja world, remember these words, dear Uncle!”
After saying this, leaving hope for Danzo, Kizaru smiled and walked past him, leaving the study.
Excitedly standing up from his position, watching Kizaru’s departing figure, Danzo’s heart was struck with realization, understanding the deeper meaning behind his nephew’s words.
I understand. I understand it all! Kizaru also harbors the ambition to unify the ninja world; his current behavior is just a facade to conceal his true ambition to avoid arousing suspicion from certain individuals.
Ingenious! It’s truly brilliant!
Recalling Kizaru’s past actions and his actual deeds, as well as the trust of Kizaru by the village’s high-ranking officials and the clan, Danzo felt he understood everything!
Truly worthy of being the genius never before seen in the Shimura clan, truly worthy of being his nephew, Kizaru played this game exceptionally well.
Concealing his ambition with a lazy demeanor and a lack of grand ambitions, Kizaru is truly practicing “enduring humiliation to accomplish great tasks”!
Reflecting on his usual dissatisfaction with Kizaru’s actions and the lessons he gave him daily, Danzo felt regretful!
Kizaru, what a good nephew! It was my foolishness and ignorance that failed to see through your disguise, failed to understand your true intentions, and caused you to suffer!
Regretfully blaming himself in his heart, Danzo watched Kizaru’s departure with a relieved smile.
For the sake of his nephew’s ideals and career, he must continue to play out this great drama!
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