Chapter 372

As Hui's words concluded, the meeting room fell silent.

Everyone understood that when Hui announced something, it was never trivial. 

However, none had anticipated that it would be a direct declaration of the world's name, the nation's name, the village's name, and even the title of its leader.

Sage World, Hidden Sage Village, The Sage.

This was a complete farewell to the previous era.

The Land of Fire, the Village Hidden in the Leaves, the title of Hokage, none of these would exist anymore.

For a moment, everyone felt a mix of emotions.

After all, these were people who had lived their entire lives in this era. They were products of the Age of Hokage, and their homes had always been Konoha.

"There's no need to feel sorrow," Hui said, addressing their evident wistfulness.

"While the name of Konoha may soon cease to exist, its spirit will live on. Regardless of whether the land we live on is called Konoha or Hidden Sage Village, we are all people of this land. We carry the same will and the same spirit. Our essence will never change."

He had seen their melancholy and spoke to reassure them.

It was true that using a name to unite people was never a long-term solution. True belonging and identity came from shared bloodlines and spirit.

The people of Konoha were of diverse bloodlines, making it ineffective to unite them through lineage alone. Instead, it was the shared spirit that brought them together.

Hearing these words, though their feelings of loss did not vanish entirely, they were somewhat comforted.

"Hidden Sage Village will not belong to any of the Five Regions. It will be the capital of the Sage World and the center of the entire world. Its administrator will be the Sage, who will also serve as the world's leader."

Hui's voice continued, and the crowd nodded in agreement.

This arrangement made sense.

The development of Konoha had always been leagues ahead of any other village in the world. It was unique, and placing it under the administration of the Region of Fire's leader would indeed be inappropriate.

The only one qualified to govern it was the world's highest leader, the Sage.

"Now, let's discuss the specifics of this war. What were the losses?..."

Seeing no objections, Hui transitioned into the next topic.

The meeting continued this way, lasting from morning until evening in the blink of an eye.

After the meeting ended, Konoha became a hive of activity.

Preparations began for the grand celebration marking the founding of Hidden Sage Village.

Teams were organized to explore the Shinobi World's geography and natural systems. Post-war matters were also being addressed.

Meanwhile, those interested in the Five Regional Leader positions were busy gathering all possible information about their targeted regions. 

Families were called together to brainstorm and draft governance proposals.

They aimed to stand out at the next meeting by presenting well-prepared plans and securing approval.

They also knew this was likely their best chance. If they missed this opportunity, the next selection for the Five Regional Leaders would no longer be limited to Konoha's people.

As per Hui's plan, the first batch of Five Regional Leaders would be chosen from Konoha. However, in ten years, the next selection would be open to everyone in the Sage World.

The level of competition for that selection would be unimaginable.

With the meeting concluded, the news of the new era, the new world, and the renaming of Konoha quickly spread.

The message disseminated outward from Konoha, gradually reaching the farthest edges of the world. By the time the news reached those distant regions, it was likely that the second meeting would have already taken place.

Sitting in the Hokage's office, Hui contemplated this matter, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk.

The dissemination of information was crucial, especially in a world of this size.

Transportation was another pressing issue, one that significantly affected governance.

In a conventional world, Hui would have focused on developing technology: telephones, smartphones, computers, trains, high-speed rail, airplanes...

But this world was different. For its development, Hui leaned more heavily on abilities.

After all, how could trains, high-speed rail, or airplanes possibly match the speed of... spatial teleportation arrays?

Yes, spatial teleportation arrays. This was Hui's solution to the issues of transportation and communication in this world.

This wasn't some fanciful idea either. 

In the original story, techniques like Minato's Flying Thunder God Jutsu and Kumogakure's Heavenly Transfer Technique had already touched on spatial teleportation.

Though these techniques had significant limitations, Hui was confident in his ability.

If he could create something as groundbreaking as the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique, he was certain he could develop spatial teleportation arrays suitable for humanity!

Moreover, these arrays wouldn't just serve Sage World but would also lay the foundation for future interstellar warfare.

Sage World was destined to enter the cosmos and usher in an era of space exploration.

Once maps were no longer measured by land but by galaxies and planets, traditional modes of transportation would no longer suffice.

Only spacecraft and interstellar battleships could meet such demands.

However, the technology required for those things was likely at least a century away.

Moreover, whether it be spacecraft or interstellar battleships, the material requirements for their construction would be astronomical.

Thus, in Hui's vision, the development of this world would primarily focus on abilities, with technology serving as a secondary supplement.

For long-distance travel, spatial teleportation arrays would be the main mode of transportation. For shorter distances, airplanes, high-speed trains, and similar technologies would suffice.

As for communication, Hui considered adapting the technologies from his past life with some modifications to suit this world's unique nature.

Take the internet, for example.

In his past life, the internet required satellites, base stations, and communication devices, all of which would be difficult to establish in the short term.

However, in this world, such technologies were entirely unnecessary.

Hui thought of the technique from the original story: Infinite Tsukuyomi.

He planned to use the moon as a "satellite" to create a unique network formed from mental energy, a Second World.

In his conception, the Second World would function as a spiritual virtual reality that people could actively enter by performing a specific technique.

This world would operate much like a large-scale virtual game, making it easier for everyone to understand.

At that point, any information that needed to be disseminated could be published in the Second World, bypassing spatial limitations and directly reaching the recipient's consciousness.

This would enable the rapid transmission of information.

Alternatively, he could create a new technique specifically designed for the swift communication of messages.

As he mulled over these ideas, Hui couldn't help but frown slightly.

Building a well-developed world required far too much effort.

Especially as the first leader of the entire world, his responsibilities were immense.

Indeed, the saying "With great power comes great responsibility" was proving true.

Even the ideas of spatial teleportation arrays and the Second World were difficult to delegate.

Within the entire shinobi world, only a handful of individuals were capable of researching these techniques.

For the spatial teleportation arrays, the only people who could contribute meaningfully were Tobirama, Minato, and himself.

For the Second World, the only suitable researchers were Madara, the Sage of Six Paths, and himself.

In both cases, the majority of the research would still fall on his shoulders.

Technically, Otsutsuki Kaguya was also qualified to research these techniques, given her mastery of both spatial and mental abilities.

However, Kaguya lacked the intellectual curiosity to study such techniques in depth. She hadn't even fully comprehended her own abilities...

"This is giving me such a headache," Hui muttered, sighing deeply.

At that moment, he wished he could quickly cultivate a group of capable researchers to take on these responsibilities.

But identifying individuals with the necessary talents was yet another challenge, involving the meticulous selection of candidates to meet the needs of a future world.

This, too, was a task deserving to be called monumental.

The more he thought about it, the more his head ached.

Hui decided that such non-technical matters should be left to others. 

He decided to let people like the Minister of Comprehensive Management and the Minister of the Administrative Department handle these headaches.

At this thought, he suddenly remembered something. 

The current Minister of the Administrative Department, Sakumo, and Minister of the Comprehensive Department, Hiruzen, were about to leave for their new roles as leaders of the Five Regions.

Who would fill their vacated positions?

This question made Hui's headache even worse.

No, this wouldn't do. He needed to cultivate a group of capable individuals to handle these matters as soon as possible. 

Otherwise, he'd likely exhaust himself to death.

Even now, he was constantly splitting off shadow avatars and clones to assist in researching various techniques, leaving himself with barely a moment to rest.

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