Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

"It's actually very simple."

Hoshino Hideichi declared loudly, "The highest governing body of the Ninja Alliance, the Five Kage Joint Council... that is, the council of elders composed of the Kage of the five great ninja villages, decides on the affairs of the Ninja Alliance."

Tobirama Senju frowned upon hearing this, immediately realizing the drawbacks of this approach, which could easily lead to disputes.

However, Hoshino Shuichi continued, "The Five Kage Joint Council has a chairperson, similar to the former supreme commander of the Allied Shinobi Forces, who has a veto power and a confirmation power."

Tobirama Senju's brow relaxed.

Onoki said in a deep voice, "In that case, let the Speaker decide everything; the others are dispensable."

Hoshino Shuichi said calmly, "The reason for establishing the absolute power of the Speaker is just like the supreme power of the Kage in the Ninja Village."

"The person who can become the chairman must be the most outstanding person in the Ninja Alliance and someone who is recognized by everyone."

"At critical moments, we must also have sufficient decisiveness to prevent parliament from getting bogged down in endless disputes and wrangling."

"Of course, the Speaker also needs to be held accountable for his actions. Therefore, with the unanimous consent of the four Shadows, an impeachment conference can be convened."

"If more than 60% of the Jonin agree, the Speaker can be removed and a new Speaker can be selected."

"Therefore, a Jonin Council will be established under the Five Kage Joint Council."

"And the co-chairman of the Five Kage Council must also be approved by the Jonin Council."

Minato Namikaze and Hiruzen Sarutobi were all too familiar with these words.

This is just like the Jonin system in Konoha!

Onoki and the others frowned and pondered the plan, even considering their own place within it.

Clearly, subconsciously, they do not oppose this plan.

Because under the current circumstances, the only way to avoid being killed by Konoha is to join.

Since joining is the only option, one should naturally consider how to gain sufficient benefits within the new system.

Hoshita Shuichi continued, "Of course, not all Jonin are qualified to join the Jonin Council."

"The selection method is, of course, based on merit."

"The specifics can be discussed and decided by the council after the Five Shadows Joint Council is formed."

Hideaki Hoshino didn't take too big a step or implement any completely innovative system; instead, he used what was available.

At the same time, the most drastic measures were not adopted.

Now that things have come to this point, we can eat our meals step by step; there's no need to make things so unsightly or bloody.

Onoki and the others are still useful.

In his eyes, the living are far more useful than the dead.

Moreover, whether a system is suitable or not still needs to be tested over time.

Shuichi Hoshino believed that he could hold his own with his abilities.

"So, Lord Shuichi, how are the tasks assigned?"

The Fourth Kazekage spoke first.

The core conflict of interest in the three Shinobi World Wars was not about the Daimyo fighting for territory, but rather about the number of missions they could complete.

This is the most important source of funding for the major ninja villages, besides the funding from the daimyo, and it is also what they rely on for survival.

Ultimately, the "one country, one village" system does not mean that ninja villages are the armies of each country.

Instead, they are mercenaries supported by various countries!

Therefore, the Fourth Kazekage asked the most crucial question.

Onoki, the Fourth Raikage, and even Mei Terumi, the Mizukage, all had different expressions on their faces at this moment.

Although Mei Terumi unconditionally supports her man in uniting the major ninja villages and establishing the Ninja Alliance, as the Mizukage, she also needs to fight for the interests of Kirigakure, which is not contradictory.

Hoshino Hideichi chuckled softly: "Since it's a new era, there must be a way, otherwise we'll just be back to the old struggles and hatred."

"To change the past, we must first change the way ninjas live!"

Onoki frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Not relying on missions?"

"Do you expect the powerful lords of various countries to support us?"

He sensed Hoshino Shuichi's enormous ambition.

Hoshita Hideichi shook his head: "Of course there are missions."

"Our ultimate mission is to protect the entire ninja world and all its nations!"

"Then, of course these countries should allocate funds to support us."

"However, our relationship with these countries in the ninja world is not simply one of employment."

"It is a relationship between guardian and protected, and also between compatriots and fellow human beings."

"What we are protecting is not just one village or one country, but the entire ninja world, all of humanity, and the entire Earth."

Hashirama Senju's eyes lit up as he listened, Tobirama Senju's eyes were full of admiration, and Minato Namikaze also had a big smile on his face, feeling honored as well.

Hoshino Shuichi raised his fist and said, "What I'm saying is that from now on, ninjas are no longer mercenaries, assassins, or spies, nor are they tools for completing missions."

"Ninjas are protectors!"

There's one more thing that Hoshino Shuichi didn't say: Ninjas are the masters of the ninja world!

Even so, even Onoki couldn't help but feel his mind waver and his blood boil.

but……

Onoki couldn't help but pour cold water on the idea: "If the entire ninja world is at peace, the number of ninjas will increase rapidly. Various countries won't easily spend so much money to support people like us who are useless except when fighting the Otsutsuki!"

Hoshino Hideichi shook his head: "I said I wanted to change the way ninjas live, but I didn't say that ninjas don't need to earn money through missions."

"Of course there are missions. Even with the Ninja Alliance, there will still be bandits, evil ninjas, religions, and so on in this world."

"We also need to escort caravans, eliminate bandits, and deal with wild beasts."

"Besides that, ninjas can do many other things. Medical ninjas can treat diseases, and those skilled in Earth Release techniques, can't they be used to build bridges and roads?"

"Are explosive tags only used for killing, and not for clearing mountains or mining?"

"Tsuchikage, I think your Iwagakure's demolition squad would be great for clearing mountains and building roads."

Onoki's lips twitched when he heard this.

Hoshita Shuichi then looked at the Fourth Kazekage and said, "If we can change the environment of a large area of ​​desert in the Land of Wind, wouldn't we need the power of ninjas?"

"Is the daimyo of the Land of Wind unwilling to allocate funds?"

The Fourth Kazekage was shocked: "This... this is impossible, isn't it?"

Hoshino Shuichi said calmly, "Nothing is impossible."

"Ninjutsu can destroy the heavens and the earth, but it can also create the world."

"With various ninjutsu, Wood Release, and the vast natural water resources of the Land of Rain and the Land of River, it is feasible to change the situation in the Land of Wind; the only question is to what extent it can be changed."

"Lord Kazekage, do not underestimate the power of ninjas."

Hashirama Senju laughed and said, "This is a very interesting and worthwhile thing to do. Perhaps I can stay a little longer to help."

Xingxia Xiu said, "Since the First Generation Lord is able to contribute, the effect should be outstanding."

"Furthermore, everyone, I remember saying that the moon that sealed Kaguya Otsutsuki was created by the Sage of Six Paths using the eye technique of the Rinnegan, right?"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Hoshino Hideichi then laughed and said, "Have you all ever thought that there are actually people living up there?"

What?

Everyone was shocked.

There are actually people living on the moon!

Under the shocked and curious gazes of everyone, Hoshino Hideaki said, "According to the information obtained from Kaguya Otsutsuki, after Kaguya was sealed by the Sage of Six Paths and his brothers, the Sage of Six Paths established the Ninja Clan, which led to the emergence of ninjas and ushered in a new era. This should be the source of the legend of the Sage of Six Paths creating the world."

"But his younger brother, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, did not stay on Earth; instead, he chose to stay on the moon to protect his mother."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately asked, "Shuichi, I remember you mentioned before that the Hyuga clan are descendants of Hagoromo Otsutsuki, right?"

Hoshita Hideyuki nodded: "As you all have seen, Kaguya Otsutsuki has the Byakugan."

"This is also an ocular technique that the Otsutsuki clan is born with, while the Rinnegan and Sharingan come from the Ten-Tails. Otsutsuki Hagoromo inherited the Byakugan, and the Hyuga clan is just one branch of Otsutsuki Hagoromo's bloodline left on Earth, while there is another branch on the moon."

"Therefore, the power of ninjas is enough to change the world."

"Gentlemen, times have changed, and our thinking should change too. Ninjutsu is not necessarily used to kill people."

The Fourth Kazekage said, "If it's truly possible, no one can refuse!"

Onoki looked at Hoshishita Shuichi and asked, "So, your intention is to have all ninja missions assigned by the Ninja Alliance?"

Hoshita Hideichi nodded: "Of course."

"If things remain the same as before, then there's no need to maintain the Ninja Alliance."

"Does Lord Tsuchikage think the distribution will be unfair?"

"There's no need to worry. The chairman isn't the only one handling the affairs of the Ninja Alliance; everyone here is too."

Onoki remained silent, but his expression softened.

Admiral Mifune, who had been silent until now, spoke up: "Although this is a matter concerning the ninja world, I agree with Lord Shuichi's plan. However... samurai are also part of this world, and should also contribute to protecting it."

"Lord Shuichi, shouldn't the Ninja Alliance also include samurai?"

Hoshita Hideaki looked at Onoki and the others: "What do you all think?"

The Fourth Raikage said, "More people mean more strength, of course I have no objection to that."

"But in that case, calling it the Ninja Alliance wouldn't be quite right, would it?"

Minato Namikaze, Onoki, the Fourth Kazekage, Mei Terumi, and others all nodded in agreement.

Hoshita Hideichi chuckled, "Modern samurai do use chakra, don't they?"

"They are different from the samurai of the past, so it's fine to call them ninja samurai."

"Therefore, samurai are also part of the ninja world."

"Calling it the Ninja Alliance is still appropriate. As for the Five Kage Joint Council... it can be renamed the Five Kage Joint Expanded Council. In addition to the Kage of the five great ninja villages, the leaders of the other ninja villages who meet the requirements can also obtain a seat."

Onoki nodded: "Lord Mifune is indeed qualified for a seat."

The others nodded in agreement.

very good!

Hoshino nods in satisfaction, then says, "Each village has its own ninja academy. You can discuss how to operate it from now on."

"But I intend to carry out a high-end ninja training program, which aims to cultivate more powerful ninjas who surpass the Kage level, as well as ninjas with bloodline limits and Sage Mode practitioners."

"This is actually something I did at the root of Konoha."

"Each seat in the Five Shadows Joint Expanded Council has one nomination slot, and the nominee can directly receive my instruction and special training."

"The others will need to be selected, and they must be at least at the Jonin level."

As he spoke, Hoshino Shizuka stood up under everyone's gaze: "Above the Kage level, I have established three stronger ninja levels: Super Kage, Quasi-Six Paths, and Six Paths level."

"For reference, we can look to Nagato, who was not the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, or Madara Uchiha with the Mangekyou Sharingan."

Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju couldn't help but exclaim, "He doesn't have an older brother?"

Hoshino Hideichi laughed upon hearing this, "The First Hokage at his peak was certainly a Quasi-Six Paths being."

"The Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and Madara Uchiha, who possessed the Rinnegan, were naturally both at the Six Paths level, based on the Sage of Six Paths."

In reality, such a division is not clear-cut, but at least there is a relatively clear boundary.

Hashirama Senju laughed loudly upon hearing this: "I never thought I would be ranked among the Quasi-Six Paths."

"But speaking of which, Shuichi, besides becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki or obtaining the Rinnegan, what other ways are there to reach the Six Paths level?"

Hoshino Shuichi didn't hold back, saying, "The Seeking Truth Orb, or the Bloodline Limit!"

"Truth-Seeking Balls can nullify regular ninjutsu, making them a powerful force that surpasses Bloodline Limits and Bloodline Elimination. Bloodline Limits, on the other hand, are no less powerful than Truth-Seeking Balls."

"Infinite Tsukuyomi and the Advent of the Divine Tree both belong to the Bloodline Limit."

"The sealing technique I used to seal Kaguya Otsutsuki and the others also falls under the category of Bloodline Limits."

Tobirama Senju said, "It is already extremely difficult to cultivate a bloodline limit on your own. Before you, the only bloodline limit in the ninja world was Dust Release, while Truth-Seeking Balls and Bloodline Limits are hellish."

Hoshino Hideichi laughed and said, "It is of course extremely difficult to climb a mountain that no one has ever climbed before, but if someone has already climbed it and reached the summit, then the difficulty for later people to climb it is relatively reduced."

"If someone has that aptitude, I won't hesitate to share my cultivation experience."

"Therefore, everyone, do not waste the spots you have."

After saying that, Hoshino Shizuka disappeared.

Nagato and Konan exchanged a glance, and then simultaneously used the Body Flicker Technique to leave.

Admiral Mifune, looking at the empty seat, asked, "Wasn't Lord Shuichi the first Speaker?"

Onoki said, "He's not the Hokage of Konoha, so of course he won't become the Speaker."

Admiral Mifune looked at Minato Namikaze and said, "Then it seems that the first chairman will have to be the Fourth Hokage."

Mei Terumi then said, "I agree that the Fourth Hokage should serve as the first chairperson."

Speaking of which, Minato Namikaze could also be considered her teacher.

Following Mei Terumi, the Fourth Kazekage also said, "I also agree that the Fourth Hokage should become the first chairman."

At this point, there was no suspense left, and both Onoki and the Fourth Raikage expressed their support.

Minato Namikaze stood up, bowed, and said, "Thank you all for your support. I will do my best."

"However, according to the rules that Shuichi just mentioned, I still need to be voted by the Jonin Council to become the real speaker."

"And considering the matters to be handled next, I will, in my capacity as acting chairman, work with everyone to finalize the new Ninja Alliance!" (End of Chapter)