Naruto: Unlimited Kekkai Genkai

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Nara Shikaku knew what Ishigami Hara's move meant and what the result would be, so he was worried and couldn't help but say: "In this way, Lord Hokage, you will definitely anger the daimyo, and then the daimyo may completely cut off all financial support for the village."

Ishigami Hara nodded, took out a pack of cigarettes from the drawer, took out a cigarette, and gestured to Nara Shikaku, who hurriedly shook his head.

He lit the cigarette, took a puff, and exhaled the smoke before Ishigami Hara spoke again: "The development of Konoha in recent years is obvious to all, especially in business."

"It can be said to be the best in the Land of Fire, even we can't compare to the capital, it is already the second most prosperous city in the entire Land of Fire."

After flicking the ash, Ishigami Hara continued: "In addition, the commercial tax of Konoha Village has been increasing day by day in recent years, and it has now become a considerable number, even to the extent of exceeding the financial allocation of the daimyo in previous years."

At this point, Ishigami Hara raised the corner of his mouth and revealed a sarcastic smile.

"It's impossible for the daimyo to not see such a big piece of cake."

"Two years ago, he was so greedy that he wanted to increase Konoha's commercial tax by 20%, and threatened with financial allocations."

"I really don't know where he got such a big ambition."

Nara Shikaku's forehead was sweating when he heard it.

He thought more than others.

Just hearing this, he knew that the Hokage's dissatisfaction with the daimyo was not a day or two, and even... had some ideas for a long time.

Nara Shikaku didn't dare to think about what this idea was, but his smart mind made him understand everything in an instant.

So, Nara Shikaku thought about what might happen, and he couldn't help but get nervous.

If the Hokage really wanted to do something to the daimyo, Nara Shikaku didn't dare to think about what the result would be.

It was scary to think about it. "This, this... Now is not the time to turn against the daimyo."

Nara Shikaku could only say this, trying to persuade Ishigami Hara not to intensify the conflict for the time being.

Ishigami Hara smiled and said, "Of course I know that we can't act too hastily."

"You are a smart person."

"You should be able to see that the prosperity of Konoha will inevitably be targeted by some people."

"Our Konoha is just a ninja village."

"After all, it still belongs to the Land of Fire, and the daimyo is the actual ruler of the Land of Fire.

"The prosperity of Konoha will inevitably conflict with the daimyo."

"This is unavoidable."

Nara Shikaku naturally understood this.

After working with Ishigami Hara, he knew more and could vaguely understand some of Ishigami Hara's ideas.

It is precisely because of this that he knew the price that Konoha needed to pay for its prosperity. "Do as I say."

"From now on, Konoha's finances will no longer rely on the daimyo."

"We only need to maintain stability with the daimyo."

"This is also the respect I give to the daimyo as a Hokage."

Nara Shikaku hesitated for a moment, then suddenly gritted his teeth and asked in a deep voice: "What if, I mean if, the daimyo is unwilling?"

"Unwilling?"

Ishigami Hara smiled, took a puff of his cigarette, and chuckled: "Then help the daimyo retire.

"!"

Nara Shikaku wanted to cover his ears. At this moment, he deeply realized Ishigami Hara's ambition. Thinking of what might happen in the future, his heart trembled.

The consequences were a bit scary to think about.

If the First Hokage ended the chaos of the Warring States era and opened a new era, then the Fourth Hokage in front of him might bring even greater changes to the ninja world.

Nara Shikaku couldn't tell whether this change would be good or bad, but just imagining it, he could understand that this change would definitely affect countless people.

"Don't worry, just follow the order," Ishigami Hara said.

"Yes! Hokage-sama!"

At this point, Nara Shikaku knew that he had no way out. As the assistant of the Hokage, his duty was to handle various government affairs and trivial matters for Ishigami Hara, and he had to follow this order.

Seeing Nara Shikaku leave with a solemn face, Ishigami Hara smiled slightly, without any worry at all.

He was just a daimyo. Even if he controlled the financial power of the entire Land of Fire and had many soldiers at his disposal, he was still not enough for a ninja village like Konoha.

The two sides had different foundations, faced different situations, and naturally brought different results.

If such a day truly came, Ishigami Hara wouldn't mind letting the daimyo and a series of nobles know his and Konoha's determination.

Reforms could not be stopped. Whoever stood in the way would only end up being smashed into dust.

He put out the cigarette in his hand. He had started smoking after becoming an adult. As for the reason, it was simple: it made him look older.

He became Hokage at the age of thirteen.

Although he was highly respected by the villagers, he was still young.

At the beginning, he would inevitably cause concern among more experienced individuals when handling certain matters.

Even though his actions were eventually proven correct, his age was a flaw.

In this way, Ishigami Hara had to reduce his appearances to maintain a sense of mystery.

As time went by, Ishigami Hara's political abilities were accepted by everyone.

After his fame grew even greater, he felt his face was too handsome—almost to the extent of a male succubus—which would bring unnecessary distractions to the identity of Hokage.

Thus, it became inevitable to add some life experience to his appearance.

Smoking was a good choice, at least compared to drinking.

As for why? Just look at Tsunade.

After her hemophobia was controlled, coupled with her special identity, Ishigami Hara didn't impose too many restrictions on her, so now she was a little free, often getting drunk after losing bets.

Thinking of this, Ishigami Hara shook his head helplessly, then stood up, stretched his body, and left the office.

Off work!

Konoha had changed a lot now. After a round of expansion, the area of Konoha Village had increased by more than three times, and the population had doubled.

Ishigami Hara adapted to local conditions and did not blindly follow the experience of his previous life by building Konoha into a place full of high-rise buildings.

On the contrary, he preferred the village model that was integrated with the environment, so Konoha's expansion focused more on spreading outward rather than building upward.

In this way, Konoha became more prosperous while still maintaining the original flavor of a large village, which Ishigami Hara liked very much.

Along the way, he was watched by many people, and countless individuals greeted him. Ishigami Hara just nodded lightly, maintaining a cold sense of majesty.

He had to do this. Perhaps it was because of the Third Hokage's approach of being close to the people that, when Ishigami Hara took office, he tried to do the same. The result? Women approached him constantly, which annoyed him.

Since then, Ishigami Hara had maintained a distant and cold demeanor towards everyone outside. Initially, he just wanted to calm those women down with his attitude, but somehow, it seemed to have attracted even more attention, leading him to walk fast and avoid talking to anyone when outside now.

But the people of Konoha just fell for his tricks, which was really strange.