Ch 304 : Brutal Justice
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another year had passed.
The situation within the Land of Fire had completely stabilized.
With Konoha's full-scale disaster relief efforts, most of the civilian population had resumed farming.
Beyond that, the restructuring of the ninja system had also been officially implemented.
All mercenary forces within the Land of Fire were now incorporated into the new system, and for those who refused, Konoha naturally had a thousand ways to make them submit.
However, a large number of rogue ninjas were willing to become registered members of the Ninja Guild, joining the unified workforce.
This initiative even attracted many wandering ninjas from outside the country.
Konoha reassessed their ranks, ensuring that they could only take on missions appropriate to their level.
Konoha also established several branch offices of the Ninja Guild in major cities across the Land of Fire, handling registration affairs and mission assignments.
These branches would only issue missions up to B-rank, while A-rank and S-rank missions remained strictly under Konoha's control.
When the new system was first implemented, it encountered several issues.
The biggest challenge was that many rogue ninjas, unaccustomed to following orders, frequently caused disputes and conflicts.
To address this, Makoto stationed three Jonin in each branch office and even established a dedicated department.
For those who became registered ninjas but refused to follow the rules, Konoha resorted to direct military suppression.
Konoha also introduced new laws and regulations: within the Land of Fire, one must either register as a ninja under the Ninja Guild—where Konoha would ensure their livelihood—or live as an ordinary civilian.
Otherwise, they had to leave the Land of Fire altogether.
The private commission of missions was strictly prohibited among civilians.
Any violations would be severely punished.
The most immediate benefit of this policy was the complete elimination of private armed forces, with ninja power being firmly controlled by Konoha.
Beyond the ninja system reform, Makoto also implemented a large-scale reduction of the country's military forces, keeping only a limited number of stationed soldiers responsible for maintaining public security.
The Land of Fire was gradually transforming into a pure ninja nation.
Many who initially thought the Hokage was overly ambitious and waiting to see him fail now realized the feasibility of his policies.
They also recognized the gravity of the situation—if things continued like this, Konoha would only grow stronger.
Even Ohnoki of Iwagakure had similar concerns.
However, the other great nations were in completely different situations from the Land of Fire.
Having never experienced internal rebellions, their Daimyos firmly controlled both financial power and public sentiment, making any form of ninja system reform impossible.
Konoha New City.
Konoha was no longer just a "village" in name, as its size had long surpassed that of a mere settlement—it was now one of the largest cities in the world.
Compared to a year ago, Konoha had become even more prosperous.
Under Makoto's planning, the expanded district fully embraced the aesthetics of a modern society.
After a year of development, aside from people's clothing and attire remaining largely unchanged, if someone from Makoto's past life were to be transported here, they wouldn't find anything out of place.
Beyond the cityscape, Konoha had also introduced more household appliances.
For example, telephones—developed using the Yamanaka Clan's Mind Transmission Jutsu—had been implemented.
While not yet widespread, they allowed for long-distance communication.
To support this, Makoto constructed a second Tower of Solarity in the former capital of the Land of Fire, serving as a signal tower.
The old capital, in turn, became the location of the First Branch of the Ninja Guild.
Konoha now had central heating.
While air conditioning remained too difficult to develop, Tailed Beast Energy Stations continuously provided chakra, allowing households to have engraved cooling seals.
During hot summers, these seals could regulate the temperature of the entire city, making the system even more environmentally friendly than conventional air conditioning.
In some ways, Konoha New City was even more advanced than the modern society of Makoto's past life.
This transformation had greatly boosted Konoha's reputation.
Among ordinary people, Konoha was seen as a paradise, a land where gods resided.
Many were willing to spend their life savings just to secure a house in Konoha.
Over the past year, a continuous wave of migrants had moved in, quickly filling up the expanded district.
Konoha, however, welcomed anyone with a clean background.
With Tower of Solarity overseeing everything, no one had a chance to stir up trouble.
In every aspect, everything was proceeding according to Makoto's plan.
The Land of Fire was firmly within his grasp, Konoha New City was developing at an astonishing pace, and any obstacles encountered along the way had been smoothly resolved in the end.
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Amegakure.
Accompanied by Yahiko and Konan, Makoto inspected various parts of the village.
Amegakure had a strong industrial atmosphere, filled with towering structures and massive drainage pipes.
The residential areas were built in layered structures, and for those living at the lowest levels, the village was practically an aquatic city.
"The weather is a major issue," Makoto finally concluded.
"It rains all year round in the Land of Rain, not just in Amegakure," Yahiko responded.
"If that's the case, then we should modify the weather here—make it controllable at will." Makoto proposed.
Yahiko pondered for a moment before saying, "We can make it rain when we want, but clearing the skies… for now, that's beyond our capability."
The accompanying Hakumen added, "There is nothing that Lord Hokage cannot accomplish."
Makoto asked, "What about the location for the Tower of Solarity?"
Yahiko immediately bowed slightly and replied, "We have three possible locations ready, awaiting your final decision, Lord Hokage."
Makoto was now preparing to construct the third Tower of Solarity in Amegakure.
Back then, it took quite some effort to completely take control of Amegakure.
However, with Yahiko, the village leader, openly declaring his submission, any remaining dissenting voices within Amegakure were quickly suppressed.
Konoha dispatched a number of officials to take over the administration of Amegakure, but Yahiko was not stripped of his position.
Makoto proceeded to inspect the three locations Yahiko had suggested and ultimately selected the one he deemed most suitable.
"Begin construction preparations," Makoto ordered Yahiko.
"Understood."
Afterward, Makoto convened a meeting in the leader's residence with several Konoha officials overseeing Amegakure's governance.
He reviewed various administrative matters before reclining in a lounge chair to rest.
Hakumen, ever tactful, stood guard at the doorway.
At that moment, Konan approached, carrying tea and snacks.
Seeing Makoto with his eyes closed, she moved carefully, afraid of disturbing him.
However, just as she placed the items on the table and looked up, she suddenly noticed the Hokage's gaze fixed on her.
Konan's heart tightened slightly, but she smiled and said, "Lord Hokage, please have some tea."
She then respectfully offered the tea to him.
Makoto accepted it without a change in expression, his gaze subtly assessing her as she turned away.
Her personality was not as cold as in the original story, yet it had its own unique charm.
As Konan walked away, she could still feel the lingering gaze on her back, which made her somewhat uneasy.
That afternoon, Makoto returned to Konoha with Hakumen.
Upon arrival, he found Tohnogawa waiting at the entrance to the Hokage's office.
"Lord Hokage!"
His face was filled with excitement.
Makoto couldn't help but chuckle. "What's the matter?"
"Do you have time right now? Please come with me to the research lab immediately!"
Makoto raised an eyebrow slightly and responded at once, "Let's go!"
In an open-air testing ground as large as a stadium, massive mechanical equipment was scattered everywhere.
Numerous vehicles moved across the ground under human control, while countless staff members busily moved back and forth.
But Makoto's gaze was locked onto the colossal figure standing in the center of the site.
It was humanoid in shape, clad in a layer of armor with sharp, angular edges that gleamed like metallic blades.
However, that armor was not actually metal—it was a reinforced biological structure, tougher than steel!
At its chest, a recessed cavity emitted a glowing red light, pulsing with energy.
The entire figure was immensely robust, radiating an overwhelming sense of power, delivering an immense visual shock and awe!
Standing at 100 meters tall and weighing 2,000 tons!
Even the Akimichi clan's secret techniques couldn't achieve such a colossal size.
In comparison, even Tailed Beasts would look like mere toys!
Were it not for the protective barrier concealing this place from the outside world, the mere sight of this creation appearing before the public would undoubtedly cause an unprecedented uproar!
"A masterpiece..." Makoto couldn't help but murmur.
"It was officially completed at 11:45 this morning. All parts have been assembled, though the coloring hasn't been applied yet," Tohnogawa reported from the side.
Makoto couldn't help but grin, his excitement barely contained. "Not bad. Very good! Very good! Very good!"
He repeated "very good" three times, his heart pounding with exhilaration.
"Lord Hokage!"
At that moment, Tohnogawa bowed deeply.
"Please give it a name!"
Standing atop the high platform, Makoto gazed upon the colossal, sky-shrouding figure before him, his expression turning solemn.
"Brutal Justice!"
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