Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Orochimaru's head was spinning just thinking about this year's ninja academy graduation ceremony...

In the past, he was the one who applauded from below.

But things became less simple after he became Hokage…

The first issue is the venue and security. We need to deliver a truly spectacular performance while ensuring the safety of the audience…

Moreover, as Hokage, he always concurrently served as the principal of the Ninja Academy.

Orochimaru also had to consider the sense of inferiority and impact that the exceptionally outstanding Kabuto, Yamato, Itachi, and Toneri would have on the other ninja academy students. "Geniuses... Konoha always seems to produce a constant stream of geniuses..."

"But we can't just focus on these geniuses. Besides bloodline and talent, a good environment and atmosphere are essential for these seeds to take root and sprout properly..."

"This is what my teacher has always taught me."

"To create a positive and uplifting environment, it's not just about the red flowers; we must also give sunshine to the green leaves..."

Orochimaru couldn't help but think of his alternate dimension self and the things he had told him...

In this alternate dimension, due to various reasons, bullying has become a widespread phenomenon in the village. From Jinchuriki and powerful clan ninjas to ordinary passersby, no one shows each other any respect, and they seize every opportunity to bully one another…

The once-proud Konoha has become the village that produces the most and highest-quality rogue ninja!

This is a classic example of moral decline caused by the corruption of the Will of Fire…

Orochimaru was extremely wary of this.

It is necessary to continuously adjust the welfare and support for lower-ranking ninjas, balance the preferential treatment for high-ranking ninjas, and break up ninja factions and prevent them from forming cliques... These are all very effective methods.

The problem is that these effective methods are not easy to implement…

Orochimaru stood up and examined the map of the ninja world.

Above that are Konoha's five current administrative districts.

"The situation is stable enough; we can't let local forces continue to take root. We need to switch them up, creating a rotation..."

"This generation of ninjas may be simple-minded, but they cannot be guided by personal feelings. Instead, they must take advantage of the teacher's authority and the current situation to establish long-term systems..."

Orochimaru murmured softly.

Only after sitting in Hiruzen Sarutobi's position did Orochimaru realize just how difficult the Hokage position was in Konoha's current state... You have to think three steps ahead for every one step you take, and sometimes that's not even enough.

Although most tasks do not require personal execution, research, investigation, and analysis are necessary to determine the future direction... The difference between the Hokage's assistant and the Hokage may seem to be only half a step, but it is as if they are insurmountable.

One is the executor.

One is the one who formulates the rules.

The pressure and tasks they bear are completely different…

It wasn't until Orochimaru had actually served as Hokage for a while that he belatedly realized that his respect and admiration for his teacher were still insufficient. Just how did his teacher handle these issues with such ease back then?

Surprisingly, he didn't even manage to punch those mentally ill ninjas to death!

"So many times, I almost couldn't hold back anymore..."

Orochimaru took a deep breath.

He thought he was a very well-mannered person, even able to barely tolerate Danzo, but the position of Hokage was more grueling than he had imagined…

There are too many entanglements of interests involved, and he has a lot of things to resolve. Often, it's hard to say who is right and who is wrong between the two groups... Many times, Orochimaru's super wisdom tells him that if all else fails, he should use his super power!

But Orochimaru held back.

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi had told him that while violence could solve all problems, it would also create new ones…

Especially internally.

Orochimaru has gradually come to understand the appeal of it all...

The Hokage cannot always be the sole winner; they must learn to expand their own pie and then distribute it fairly.

Even if they can't get any, they can still establish the prestige of "distribution"...

"But we still have to fight."

"Now I understand how right my teacher was to beat up the entire village back then! It's about periodically bringing these troublemakers over to show them the power of the Hokage!"

"I'm being reasonable because of the Will of Fire, not because I lack the strength!"

Orochimaru gritted his teeth.

His spirit escape technique is the most orthodox inheritance, and it is not necessarily a disadvantage!

"Hanzo, Nagato, Yahiko, Konan..."

"From Amegakure Administrative District, relocate to the Loulan and Sunagakure regions..."

Orochimaru slowly pondered the personnel appointments.

"Nakamaro, Kisame, and Yagura Karatachi are to take up their posts in the Iwagakure region."

"Minato and Kushina, let them head to the Kumogakure region first..."

"Scorpion and Leafa, let's head to Amegakure..."

The logic behind the entire appointment process is quite simple.

The idea was to separate the top leader from the ninja below him, so Orochimaru chose combinations with historical issues between them. This way, he could both isolate the local power structure at the top and, taking advantage of the ninja world's rapid development, try to smooth over some past problems…

The lingering regrets of the old era must eventually be left behind.

Even so, doing so will inevitably cause some internal strife, but Orochimaru has already made up his mind to do it...

The Leaf Village of today is capable of withstanding this kind of resilience.

If we don't do it now and leave the problem to the next Hokage, it's hard to say what the situation will be like then... Orochimaru doesn't want the next Hokage to resent him for leaving behind a mess...

"Hmm, let's send Obito and Kakashi to the Sunagakure and Roran regions! They have a lot of potential, they should be given more responsibility..." Orochimaru rubbed his chin.

Kakashi and Obito certainly embody the traditional Hokage and his supporting character...

He has the look of a Hokage at first glance!

Furthermore, Obito's network of connections possessed enormous potential; even Orochimaru considered it a resource with boundless potential...

That was the power of the "Scarlet" organization and the Honorary Hokage.

"And then there's the matter of infrastructure and the stock market..."

"The ninjas also need to be divided into different groups and trained in a targeted manner, forming specialized teams to handle specific tasks..." Orochimaru couldn't help but smile wryly.

He was even thinking of taking a cigarette like his teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, to relax...

"Forget it, the teacher just emphasized that cigarette packs should all have a warning about the health risks of smoking. With my constitution, it's impossible for it to have any energizing effect on me..." "Teacher, that's the Will of Fire you're smoking, not cigarettes..."

Just as Orochimaru was feeling the pressure.

Even greater pressure is coming!

Tsunade and Jiraiya burst into the Hokage's office in a flurry of activity. Tsunade pushed open the door and slammed her hand heavily on the table.

Instantly, cracks appeared all over the Hokage's desk...

Orochimaru's brow twitched, but he said without changing his expression, "You pay for it."

Tsunade's expression froze.

How can that bastard be so stingy!

Back then, Danzo slammed doors every day, but his teacher never made him pay compensation.

However, Tsunade subconsciously overlooked the fact that Danzo usually wouldn't slam tables or doors to the point of damaging public property; her force was still too much… "Let's not talk about the table for now!"

"Orochimaru, tell me! What is this stock market? This is too dangerous! It's practically gambling with the entire ninja world!"

Tsunade said angrily, "I've quit gambling!"

"Really? I don't believe it..."

Orochimaru shrugged: "The stock market isn't gambling; it's an extremely efficient financial tool..."

"Tsunade, do you know how much money Konoha will need in the future?"

Tsunade was taken aback, then stubbornly replied, "That's no reason for you to allow gambling!"

"It's an astronomical figure."

"Since Lord Danzo sacrificed himself for his country, the natural energy of the Three Sacred Lands and some of the power of the Pure Land have dissipated into the ninja world, partly due to the teacher's machinations..."

"More and more people are able to condense chakra."

"And the ninjas' physical condition has also improved significantly. The quality of buildings from the past is no longer suitable for their physiques." Orochimaru glanced at the cracked table. "This isn't entirely your fault..."

"Not only do the buildings need to be rebuilt, but the transportation system, which has remained in the Warring States period, also needs to be drastically transformed."

"My teacher once said, 'To get rich, build roads first…'"

"To complete the infrastructure construction quickly, a lot of money is necessary, but this money cannot be borne by the village alone, as this would put enormous financial pressure on us."

"Therefore, we can only turn to the ninja world for help, just like when Master faced Otsutsuki Hishiki, he borrowed everyone's light and heat..." Orochimaru said some very nice words.

Tsunade's brow twitched, clearly unconvinced by Orochimaru's words: "What if the ninjas' money decreases as a result?" "I understand what you mean, so we need to strengthen relevant regulations to make the market orderly and stable, with strict rules of the game..." Orochimaru said calmly, "Once fairness is ensured, then winning and losing become acceptable."

"Don't ninjas know they might lose their lives before accepting a mission? I will conduct rigorous risk tolerance tests and invest in training," Tsunade said, glaring at Orochimaru with obvious displeasure.

"Tsunade, money is only money when it circulates; otherwise, it will cause a terrible crisis if it accumulates. Right now, the money in the ninja world needs a unified flow..."

Orochimaru sighed and patiently said, "Furthermore, not only will the number of ninjas increase in the future, but their work will also become a new problem."

"We're gradually laying the groundwork now. Although there may be some problems in the short term, in the long run, the benefits to the ninja world will far outweigh the drawbacks..."

"I know you're worried, so this time I've asked you and Kakuzu to oversee the ninja world's stock market, so that those groups with bad intentions will be punished accordingly."

"You and Kakuzu also need to take the disciplinary clauses to heart and draft a report for me to review..."

Silently and imperceptibly, the ninja world gradually developed in the direction that Hiruzen Sarutobi was familiar with.

Earth Release ninjas, or more specifically, earth-wood ninjas, will be in high demand for a while in the future…

Orochimaru already looks like he's destined to be Hokage.

Faced with Tsunade's doubts and accusations, he did not argue, but instead turned them into tasks and assigned them to Tsunade and Kakuzu to carry out, so that they could improve the system.

Tsunade glared fiercely at Orochimaru.

She felt that what the other person said seemed to make some sense, but it also sounded like they were making excuses…

"This matter has also been approved by the teacher and Lord Tobirama..." Orochimaru said softly, "They both think it's feasible." Tsunade was speechless for a moment.

You've brought up the teacher and your second grandfather, so how can we play with you now?

The two most authoritative figures in the ninja world...

"You managed to contact Second Grandfather?" Tsunade asked suspiciously. "How did you do that? Could you let him come see me? I miss him..."

Orochimaru chuckled and pointed to his divine robes: "Once you become Hokage, you'll be able to contact Lord Tobirama..." "Lord Tobirama's affairs are known only to me and the future Hokage; they're top secret. Not even Hashirama or Mito-sama have that authority, let alone you..."

In reality, Orochimaru had no idea what Tobirama's situation was...

But just as Hiruzen Sarutobi used to often tell little stories about Tobirama and say things that Hashirama never said, Orochimaru smoothly learned this little trick.

Raising a big flag, using a tiger's skin...

However, Orochimaru's inspiration for the stock market did indeed come partly from casual conversations with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Orochimaru, without any formal instruction, illuminated a crucial structure in modern finance…

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained noncommittal on this matter.

If used properly, it's an extremely useful tool...

If used improperly, it can become a terrifying tool for reaping profits.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not intend to intervene rashly. Moderate fluctuations would be beneficial to the ninja world. Konoha was not a delicate flower that could not withstand wind and rain. Moreover, Hiruzen Sarutobi believed in his successor and in the ninjas of Konoha, and believed that they could improve this system.

However, if something truly catastrophic were to happen, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't simply idle off like the Sage of Six Paths; he would still intervene when necessary…

However, the thought of a "stock market" system in the ninja world in the future made Hiruzen Sarutobi feel like his youth had returned...

He was once a veteran stock investor.

Just thinking about how the ninja forum will be infused with new vitality along with the stock market makes Hiruzen Sarutobi unable to resist wanting to post more threads then... There will definitely be a lot of witty remarks!

"Heavy-position trading," "adding to winning positions," "frequent trading," and "technical analysis"—each one is a heavyweight…

Especially for the ninja world, investing makes people want to understand the fundamentals of a project, and it might even give rise to a new batch of scientific research ninjas... After all, ninjas themselves have real productivity, and an original technique could become a disruptive industry... This is also a major reason why Hiruzen Sarutobi supports the ninja world stock market.

It helps to stimulate the ninjas' creativity...

"You'll regret this, Orochimaru!"

Tsunade turned around abruptly, preparing to go find Kakuzu to talk about this matter.

Jiraiya blinked and spread his hands.

He was forcibly dragged here by Tsunade…

"Idiot, stop standing there! Go and take charge of the venue for the Ninja Academy exams! Isn't Mount Myōboku currently migrating? Talk to the Toad Sage..."

Orochimaru then assigned a new mission to his brother.

Jiraiya sighed with a bitter expression and resignedly went to work overtime...

Orochimaru smiled slightly.

everything…

It's probably still under his control, right?

However, Orochimaru didn't expect one thing: a certain genius trader, Uchiha Aokiji, would shine brightly in the ninja world's stock market...

Using the name "Tobirama Senju," he ruthlessly manipulated the stock market, siphoning off vast sums of bureaucratic funds for his own research, but occasionally inadvertently harming retail investors. Therefore, he was deeply hated by hundreds of millions of stock market participants in the ninja world…

However, Tobirama remained unconcerned...

Orochimaru himself had no idea who was behind this terrifying name...

Even the Sage of Six Paths, known for his exceptional composure, couldn't help but curse upon seeing a sea of ​​red (representing the daily limit down) on his phone before opening his shop one day: "Damn it, Tobirama Senju, he's dumping stocks again!"

The Sage of Six Paths never expected this…

Even a sage like him could be manipulated by capital!

PS: I forgot to post OR2 after finishing it yesterday. I just saw it while organizing the draft and the outline of the extra chapters. A reader suggested I post it to support my investment.

The rest will be released all at once at the end of August; the intermittent release will not provide a good viewing experience.

Also, if you have any requests for side stories, you can write them in this thread. I will carefully absorb all the brilliant ideas from you readers!