Naruto: About the Fact That my Brother is Madara-Chapter 195 - : The Stubborn Senju Hashirama

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On the future Hokage Rock, three figures stood side by side, their clothing billowing in the bleak, cold wind.

"I say, haven't we posed long enough?" Hashirama sighed helplessly. He still had a great deal of work to do.

"In truth," Kyōsuke remarked, his words carrying an air of deeper meaning, "our greatest role is simply to stand here and be seen."

Madara nodded in agreement. Their presence alone, standing as a symbol for the entire Land of Fire to witness, was a declaration of the village's strength. Without such a grand display, would Konoha have reached its current state of prosperity?

Glancing at Kyōsuke, who seemed momentarily lost in thought, Madara unexpectedly offered a word of praise. "I have to admit, your proposal was excellent."

Hearing this, Hashirama quickly nodded, inwardly acknowledging his friend's capabilities.

When they first built the village, he had never imagined it would flourish as it had.

Looking down from their vantage point, they could see the bustling activity within the village walls—smoke curling from chimneys, streets filled with people moving about their daily lives.

The sheer liveliness of it all brought tears to Hashirama's eyes. The dream he had chased for so many years, the vision he had longed for, was finally within reach.

Receiving the praise of his two friends, Kyōsuke merely shook his head with a faint smile.

"This alone is far from enough," he said.

"If we want the village to achieve lasting peace and stability, military strength alone won't suffice. Economic development must keep pace."

He extended his hands, tracing a few circles in the air as he spoke.

"I plan to implement a land reform system, dividing the village into three major zones."

"First is the Core District. The land here must remain under our control. Villagers can purchase temporary rights to their homes, but not the land itself."

"Next is the Inner District, where housing prices will be more affordable, allowing people from different social classes to settle and integrate."

"Finally, the Outer District—this should be expanded as much as possible. In simple terms, we build as much as we can, stretching the village to its full potential."

"Uh..." Hashirama scratched his head in confusion. "Why do we need to do all this?"

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Having spent his whole life in a clan-based society, he couldn't quite grasp the purpose of such measures.

"You..." Kyōsuke took a deep breath before suddenly posing a question neither of them expected.

"Do you know the meaning of life?"

Seeing their silent expressions, he continued, "Actually, it's not just you—I believe most people struggle to find the answer."

"In that case, let me give them one."

"For example, moving into a better home, relocating to a more comfortable district, finding a more respectable job, and so on."

"When people have clear goals, they will feel that their efforts are worthwhile—even if, in the end, all they achieve is..."

Kyōsuke trailed off, leaving his sentence unfinished. But the other two understood his implication.

Patting Hashirama on the shoulder, he smiled. "I've already drawn up the plans. I'll leave the implementation to you."

Though he still didn't fully grasp the reasoning, Hashirama clenched his fist, his bright smile reflecting his determination.

Meanwhile, Madara asked with curiosity, "So, do you intend to increase tax revenue through housing and land?"

"Of course not." Kyōsuke shook his head before elaborating on his vision.

"In the beginning, many people simply won't have the means to afford land or housing rights."

"So, I've decided to introduce mortgage loans under the village's name."

The concept was simple—allowing villagers to borrow against their future earnings to purchase property they otherwise couldn't afford.

With no upfront costs or immediate financial risks, the village would generate a steady stream of revenue over time.

Even if the plan didn't lead to full-scale expansion, it would still serve as a crucial financial foundation for Konoha.

Beyond that, Kyōsuke also planned to support merchants and establish a trade route connecting the entire Land of Fire.

After all, a hidden village, despite its power, was relatively small compared to the vast world of commoners. In the grand scheme of things, the shinobi realm was merely a fraction of the Land of Fire's true scale.

Take the Land of Fire, for example—its vast territory was dotted with numerous towns and cities, many of which rivaled Konoha in size.

To establish relations with these settlements, the first step was diplomacy. And that meant dealing with the secular ruler—the Daimyō.

With the Daimyō's support, Konoha's economy could truly flourish.

Many of these ideas were somewhat difficult for Madara and Hashirama to fully grasp.

In fact, much of Kyōsuke's reasoning remained hazy to them.

To Madara especially, the concept of negotiating with the Daimyō felt absurd. His first instinct was simple—eliminate him and take direct control of the Land of Fire's military and government.

Unfortunately, Kyōsuke had vetoed that idea outright.

What a joke.

Even if they had twice the manpower of their two clans combined, it still wouldn't be enough. Even in later years, when Konoha reached its peak, it barely had enough capable administrators.

Governing an entire nation wasn't just about strength—it was a complex endeavor with countless challenges. A single misstep could lead to catastrophe.

Then there was the issue of security.

With so many people guarding just Konoha, the village still repeatedly faced threats of destruction.

If they stretched their forces thin by attempting to govern an entire Land of Fire, by the time they realized what was happening, they might already be wiped out.

Rather than wasting resources on direct rule, it was far wiser to let the Daimyō handle mundane affairs while Konoha focused on securing its own interests.

Of course, Kyōsuke had no intention of letting a Daimyō rule over him indefinitely.

It wasn't about not wanting to govern—he simply understood the importance of timing.

When the right opportunity arose, they would naturally replace the Daimyō.

For now, the village's development remained the top priority.

With economic plans in place, the next focus was education and military affairs.

Though they seemed separate, the two were closely intertwined.

Only by establishing a comprehensive education system could the village continuously produce talented individuals.

The original Konoha Ninja Academy had the right idea, but in Kyōsuke's eyes, its scale was far too limited.

Each generation only had a handful of students—far too few to sustain a large-scale war effort.

Thus, Kyōsuke proposed a bold reform:

Completely remove all entry restrictions for students, making enrollment numbers the primary concern.

No discrimination by birth. No concern for talent. No tuition fees.

As long as someone wished to become a ninja, they would have the chance.

Furthermore, he planned to reshape public perception. They needed to erase the belief that becoming a ninja meant a lifetime of war and death. Instead, they would promote the benefits—stability, honor, and financial security.

Upon hearing Kyōsuke's vision, Madara immediately voiced his approval, but Hashirama hesitated.

"Kyōsuke." His voice was serious. "We founded this village to prevent children from going to war. Are you sure you're not straying from our original purpose?"

"Moreover, strengthening our military too much could place great pressure on neighboring nations, which wouldn't be good for peace in the shinobi world."

Kyōsuke was stunned.

He looked at his friend in disbelief, genuinely curious about how his mind worked.

Avoiding military expansion... out of fear of intimidating other nations?

He tried to explain his reasoning, but Hashirama remained firm in his beliefs.

At that moment, Kyōsuke finally understood the struggles of that "Sixth Hokage" from the future.

Hashirama was brilliant in many ways—but he was also painfully idealistic.

The man had even distributed the Tailed Beasts to other villages.

What kind of idiot would do something like that?

Sure, Hashirama had the power to subdue them. But did he really think everyone else could do the same?

Those very Tailed Beasts, once given away, inevitably turned against Konoha in the end.

Even Tobirama himself—his own brother—met his death at the hands of the Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers, who wielded the power of the Nine-Tails.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that many of Konoha's future calamities stemmed from the foolish ideals of the Senju brothers.

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