Chapter 334: Sand Village Attacks, Orochimaru and Jiraiya Listen to the Class

War... has no solution.

Orochimaru paused when he saw this.

After a while, he focused his attention on the first half of the sentence again.

In the absence of resources, there is no solution to war.

As the pages turn, an analysis of this passage is presented.

[Whether you are a noble, a ninja, or an ordinary person who works the land to make a living, you need food to survive and you need to be well fed. ]

[However, the resources that ordinary people can produce through labor are limited. Food, cotton, natural disasters and man-made disasters have a huge impact on the output of resources. ]

[Among them, the number of ordinary people and the area of ​​arable land also lock the amount of resource output. ]

[Based on this, a world without war will allow the number of ninjas to begin to grow. And twenty years is the limit.]

[The life with chakra goes from birth to twenty years old. This is a process, and it is also the process of the growth of the number of ninjas. 】

[Peace and ease will initially lead to a population explosion, which is the instinct of living things. As the number of non-producers increases dramatically, the number of missions decreases sharply in a peaceful environment, and there is a huge gap in the resources needed by the ninja village.]

[In fact, it is not just ninjas. In a peaceful and comfortable environment, it is foreseeable that the population will grow exponentially in the early stages. ]

[This also led to... the people being unable to fill their stomachs, the nobles becoming less extravagant, and the ninjas having no missions to accept.]

[Plundering and reducing the population became the only options for the top leaders of the ninja village. So the only option was war, transferring internal conflicts to the outside, using hatred as a driving force, and completing a cycle.]

"Boom."

The book fell to the ground.

Orochimaru, however, continued to stare at the book on the ground.

At this moment, everything I have learned over the years seems to be more intuitive and clear than this book.

Peace……

The answer to which the first Hokage, Hashirama Senju, devoted his entire life during the Warring States Period, devoted his entire life is now in this small book.

How ridiculous...

Over the years, countless lives have been lost in wars time and time again, lives that are so fragile, and the answer they have been searching for their entire lives is so simple and clear.

The root of war...is resources.

If we want to stop the war and achieve peace, we have to solve the problem of resources before we can talk about other things.

At the Five Kage Summit, the First Kazekage was very aggressive. Did he really not want peace and wanted to continue the war so that he could be beaten by the two heroes of the Ninja World?

No, that's because he couldn't agree to it.

The Wind Country is a large desert with poor soil, which means that there is no living condition. If the internal conflicts cannot be diverted, even if he is a shadow, he will be submerged.

"finish watching?"

Kevin's voice rang out as he stood up and rummaged through the bookshelf, pulling out another book and handing it over.

Title: [Science and Technology is the Primary Productive Force]

Orochimaru's eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked at Kevin and asked, "So this is why you took me away and ignored Jiraiya and Tsunade?"

Kevin nodded and said, "That's right. Although I brought the domineering power system to this world, the basic theorems of physics and chemistry may not be the same. And I... don't have enough brains."

Not enough brains?

Orochimaru picked up the book on the ground and placed it under the second one.

How could one be stupid enough to come up with such a theory based on the fragmentary records in the documents and the past history of the ninja world?

For thousands of years, how many people in the ninja world have struggled for peace all their lives. Looking at it this way, what do we count as?
"Do not misunderstand."

Kevin continued: "The brains I'm talking about are brains for scientific research. And looking at the entire ninja world, there are very few scientists with such brains."

"At this point in time, all I can think of is that you'd better be brought back. After all, the Third Shinobi World War is about to break out. Once there is a conflict between Sunagakure and Konoha, it is inevitable that you, as one of the three ninjas, will appear."

Orochimaru looked at the second book in his hand.

"I haven't decided to join you yet... this book..."

Kevin: "Whatever. It doesn't matter whether you join or not, you can read the book."

Orochimaru was stunned: "What's the reason?"

Kevin pondered for a moment, his tone still calm: "Although I don't have chakra, I can still perform the Impure World Reincarnation Technique. The expansion of thinking can open people's wisdom. After enlightenment, you will understand that the world not only needs peace, but also equality."

"It's not a threat, but I will not be strict with myself and lenient with others. Revolution is not a dinner party. It doesn't matter to others, but not to you."

Just like when he was in the pirate world of O'Hara, he had a disagreement with Dragon over the issue of Vegapunk.

Only when it comes to this matter, he will not hesitate.

"understood."

Orochimaru's answer was equally simple, and he immediately began to read the second book in his hand.

【Science and technology is the primary productive force】

With Kevin's accumulated knowledge, there must be nothing that is truly useful, only inspiring descriptions.

Fertilizers, crop cultivation, yield growth…

Machinery, tools, energy utilization...

Basically, they are some inspiring thoughts about the Industrial Revolution.

And Orochimaru quickly sank into it.

In the past, he would never even look at these things.

How could a ninja who holds the title of Sannin, and who has a great chance of becoming the Yondaime of Konoha, care about the survival of ordinary people?
But if this survival issue is related to the root of war, everything will become natural once they understand this essence.

……

Two days later, Konoha, Sunagakure and even Iwagakure, which was still waiting and watching, had all received the notification letter from Amegakure.

Konoha, Hokage Building.

Sarutobi Hiruzen took puffs of his pipe, his eyes still fixed on the mission report on the table that he had already read.

After a long while, he spoke: "Not being able to sense chakra may be a secret technique, but being able to defeat you so easily, such a power may have mastered the Rain Country."

"Even Hanzo became this gentleman's student."

This made Tsunade stunned: "How could it be?! He is called a demigod..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen unfolded another intelligence scroll: "Not only the three of you, but the other three teams were also captured. One of the backbone forces was Hanzo of the Salamander."

At this point, Sarutobi Hiruzen paused and took another puff of his cigarette: "Being able to suppress Hanzo's power, the Rain Country already has the foundation to compete with the five major countries."

"But we don't have to worry too much. Just bring the captives back. As for the rest, we can wait for the Sand Village to take action."

At this time, Danzo walked in from outside the office.

After glancing at Tsunade, he looked at the Third Hokage: "What are you going to do about the notification letter from the Rain Country?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Wait. The Third Kazekage of Sunagakure is missing, but we didn't do it. Now they can't cross the Rain Country. If they want to divert internal conflicts, they can only change their targets or fight with Rain Country."

This made Danzo look dissatisfied: "In the entire Rain Village, there is only one Hanzo who can be considered powerful. In this situation, we should defeat the enemy in a short time to form a deterrent..."

Before he could finish his words, Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his already aged eyes and interrupted him.

"No one wants a war. At the same time, if Konoha gets caught up in it, the siege during the Second Shinobi World War will come again."

"Danzo...I am the Hokage!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the pressure from this ninja hero made Danzo clench his hands. It's like this again!
If I hadn't been slow at that time, this indecisive old man would never have become the Hokage now.

"You will regret this!"

"Boom."

The door to the Hokage's office was slammed shut and Danzo left immediately.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also sat down tiredly and rubbed his eyebrows with his hand.

During the Second Shinobi World War, the Second Hokage died together with Kinkaku and Ginkaku who rebelled against Kumogakure. Under such circumstances, he was appointed to become the Third Hokage, and at that time he knew nothing about power.

Konoha includes many families, and the relationships between them are somewhat complicated.

At that time, it took a lot of struggle to become a shadow.

The name of Ninja Hero came from this. After a very long time, he truly became the third generation of Konoha.

But because of this, the successor to the Fourth Hokage was frequently discussed in the village.

White Fang...died because of this.

"It really is……"

Tsunade glanced at the closed door, "You don't have the slightest bit of manners."

Sarutobi Hiruzen tapped his pipe and said, "Go down. Since Jiraiya and Orochimaru are already there, wait for a few days. After negotiations, you will lead the team to pick them up."

"We'll know the details when we get there."

……

Sunagakure, high-level meeting room.

Unlike Konoha, the large meetings in Sunagakure involve a lot of people, including elders and elite jonin.

At this time, a notification letter was slammed on the table, and those participating in the meeting were filled with indignation.

"You actually dare to do it..."

"Just wipe them out!"

"The Rain Country is such a small place. They must pay compensation and apologize for this incident. Otherwise, we will destroy them."

"The Land of Rain is a buffer zone between the three major nations. If we occupy it, we will directly face Konoha of the Land of Fire."

……

Amid the noise, Chiyo, the elder, knocked on the table.

For a moment, the conference room became quiet.

"The Third Kazekage is missing. We cannot ignore the obstruction of the Rain Country. We have no other choice after the news of the battle with Konoha spreads."

Ebizo on the side also said: "The battle is inevitable. Hanzo of the Rain Country, who calls himself a demigod, needs to understand the gap between a small country and a big country this time."

With these words, the meeting ended successfully.

As for Chiyo and Ebizo, one stayed behind while the other followed to the Rain Country.

Before leaving, Chiyo said, "Konoha's White Fang Hatake Sakumo committed suicide. Intelligence records show that his son is already a Chunin. If you encounter him... bring back his head."

Ebizo hesitated and said, "Maybe not? In Konoha..."

Chiyo frowned, "They won't do anything unnecessary. They occupy the most fertile land. The wealth of the Land of Fire or Konoha far exceeds ours."

"With the Third Kazekage missing, the power of the Kage is vacant, and fighting has begun in all quarters of the village. They are not in a hurry, but we are out of options."

Ebizo: "I understand, sister."

……

Three days later, in the Land of Rain.

In the classroom, Kevin continued to teach.

As a buffer zone between the three major countries, this country can be said to have the largest number of war orphans.

With Kevin's presence included, all 36 schools in the Rain Country have reopened. Ninjas and ordinary people alike can attend classes and stay or leave as they please.

For children, the school will provide two meals a day.

Under this condition, a lot of people came to attend the class.

But again, the issue of literacy arises.

As far as I can remember, it seems that there are no illiterate people in the entire ninja world, but in fact... there are many.

So the courses were separated, and Hanzo from the Hidden Rain Village sent people to teach them how to read.

In the second term of the school, where Kevin was the lecturer, there were two special students, who were also the oldest students.

Orochimaru, Jiraiya.

"No one is born superior, just like no one is born with invincible power. Power is given by the people at the bottom after all lives come together, not passed down by blood..."

Kevin was talking incessantly at the podium, Orochimaru was listening to the lecture seriously below the podium, and Jiraiya on the side was holding a thought textbook to block himself... and was also talking incessantly.

Jiraiya: "I found out yesterday that there is no one guarding the door here. We can run away at any time. How about doing it at night?"

Orochimaru:……

Jiraiya: "I was caught because of you, if you do this I will just run away!"

After waiting for a while, there was still no response.

Jiraiya scratched his head and said, "What's wrong with your brain? Are you listening so seriously? If you don't talk, I'm going to fall asleep."

……

After chattering on for more than ten minutes, Orochimaru still ignored him.

Jiraiya felt bored and muttered to himself, "How can equality be achieved? Without chakra, you can't become a ninja. Even if you work as hard as I do, you still need to have the possibility of becoming a ninja."

At this moment, a shadow blocked Jiraiya's sight.

"When there is a distinction between high and low in life, oppression is everywhere. With a sharp knife in one's heart, the killing will arise naturally. The individual power brought by the spiritual will will cause the high and mighty to fall into the abyss."

Kevin said as he took a picture of the book in his hand.

With the ability to predict the future using his Observation Haki, it was as if Jiraiya dodged the attack and was hit on the back of his head.

"Boom."

The whole face was printed on the table.

Kevin looked at him: "Prophecy means destiny. If it is destined, then does all the struggle and hard work become a joke? Or... prophecy is just a way of guidance."

"You have one more chance. If you are caught again, you won't have to come to the academy anymore."

At the same time, a figure flashed by outside.

Kevin glanced out the window.

A puppet of the Sand Village.

So what he predicted was correct. If Sunagakure wanted to solve the mess left by the disappearance of the Third Kazekage, the only way was to start a war.

However...he also needs a big country to establish his authority.

……

(End of this chapter)