"What about the state system? Do you have any ideas?" Kageyama Kogetsu asked seriously.
This question was a bit difficult for everyone.
The supreme leaders of the various countries in the world were all Daimyō. There had been kings in the past, but did they have to come up with a new system?
Inventing a new state system out of thin air was too difficult; they didn't have that ability.
Besides, we can't quite figure out your intentions. If you want to be an unprecedented Daimyō, wouldn't suggesting other systems offend you?
And the Daimyō system didn't seem bad. You could be the Daimyō, and we could be the nobles.
Seeing no one speaking, Kageyama Kogetsu looked at Orochimaru. "Tell me your opinion."
Orochimaru smiled. "I think the system of the Land of Fire is not bad. If it's outdated, it can be modified."
Seeing this, the others expressed their support one after another. Following Orochimaru's lead wouldn't be wrong, at least.
"I know all your opinions."
"In that case, I will follow everyone's opinion. However, I don't like the title of Daimyō."
"Currently, the supreme leaders of countries, big and small, are all Daimyō. If the supreme leader of the new country is also called Daimyō..."
"How can that reflect the uniqueness of the new country?"
"Our country includes all current countries. We must have a name that fits its uniqueness and greatness."
"Think about it carefully, everyone."
The new country's system naturally couldn't follow the path of the country in his previous life, and he didn't want to follow the capitalist path either.
He wasn't really wholeheartedly trying to bring peace to this world and liberate its people. His own interests came first.
Everyone pondered hard for a while. The Fourth Raikage, A, spoke excitedly.
"The new country is founded by us ninja. The highest status in each ninja village, and often the most powerful ninja, is called a Kage (Shadow)."
"Lord Hokage is the Shadow of Shadows. I think it would be better to call you the Master of Shadows (Kage-ryū no Aruji), or Shadow Master (Kage-shu) for short."
Hearing this, Kageyama Kogetsu's expression changed slightly, and he found it a bit hard to keep a straight face.
Nani? Master of Shadows?
It seemed somewhat appropriate, but it felt a bit awkward...
The Fourth Raikage A's suggestion received support from many leaders of ninja villages, who thought it sounded quite good.
"I think Shadow God (Kage-gami) is better," Terumī Mei said with a smile.
Konan had a different opinion and said seriously, "Everyone, the highest status and most powerful ninja is the God of Shinobi. I think God Master (Kami-shu) is more appropriate."
Ōnoki laughed. "Good names, but I heard from Lord Hokage that we ninja originated from Ninshu created by the Sage of Six Paths."
"Compared to the First Hokage, the God of Shinobi, the Sage of Six Paths is even more powerful. I think Sage Master (Sen-shu) would be fitting."
Gaara put down his hands supporting his chin, sat up straight, and said seriously, "The new country will be the ruler of this world. I think World Master (Kai-shu) is also very good."
Everyone felt that each title was quite good. After discussing for a while, they looked at the person who could make the decision...
Kageyama Kogetsu felt that except for Master of Shadows, the other titles were acceptable. For a moment, it was hard to choose...
"Forget it. Let's go with World Master."
"Gods and Sages feel a bit high-profile and chuunibyou. World Master is more appropriate and lower-key," Kageyama Kogetsu decided.
How is World Master low-key?
Master of a World is low-key? It feels like gods and sages are all under your management.
Hearing this, similar doubts arose in everyone's hearts.
They didn't know that Kageyama Kogetsu's understanding of gods and sages was quite different from theirs...
Some gods and sages were managed by World Masters, while some gods and sages could create worlds or manage many worlds.
"We obey Lord Hokage's (World Master's) command," everyone replied unevenly.
Some quick-witted leaders of small ninja villages had already started flattering him.
Kageyama Kogetsu nodded with a smile, then changed the subject.
"The new country can have nobles, but the new nobles will be different from the old ones. They can have privileges, but they cannot have fiefs."
Many people's expressions changed upon hearing this...
"The reason is simple. If there are fiefs, it's equivalent to small states within a state."
"Firstly, it affects the elimination of conflicts between people from different places, hindering the progress of integration and peaceful coexistence."
"Secondly, if fiefs govern themselves, I'm afraid that over time, the lords and nobles will oppress the people below them to death, just like the current nobles and officials."
"Then what is the meaning of the new country we created?"
"It would be nothing more than an expanded version of the current countries."
"My current idea is to divide the administrative regions into five levels: Province, Prefecture, County, Town, and Village. We will discuss the specific standards later."
"It's impossible to discuss everything today. We can only agree on a general framework first."
Kageyama Kogetsu had spoken. Although his tone was gentle, it didn't mean there was room for bargaining.
Everyone didn't even dare to remain silent. They could only express their support. Not supporting at this time meant dissatisfaction and opposition.
"Don't be discouraged. Although there is no land, there will be privileges in other areas."
"Not to mention you, even an ordinary Genin will have no worries about food and clothing and live well."
Hearing this, everyone felt much more comfortable...
"Lord Hokage, can province names be like Fire Province, Earth Province, and so on?" Ōnoki asked cautiously.
Kageyama Kogetsu said decisively, "Of course not. Things of the past should belong to history."
"Using province names with such a strong flavor of the past is too detrimental to integrating all parties and peaceful coexistence."
"In principle, neither provinces nor prefectures can use them. Below the county level, it can be considered at discretion, but it's best not to."
"Understood. I'm getting old, and my brain isn't very sharp," Ōnoki smiled apologetically.
"It doesn't matter." Kageyama Kogetsu magnanimously didn't mind.
"The official system of the new country will temporarily refer to the official system of the Land of Fire. We will discuss and improve it slowly later."
"I suggest you find some officials who have surrendered to teach you after the meeting. Don't be ignorant later."
"Although ordinary people have no secrets in front of ninja, there must be ninja working among the officials."
In Kageyama Kogetsu's vision, the new country was an aggressive empire, and embarking on the path of external expansion was only a matter of time.
An empire is different from a dynasty. An empire is an empire, and a dynasty is a dynasty. There are many differences between the two.
The most significant difference is that an empire drains non-core areas and colonies to supply the core area.
The living standards of people in the core area are extremely high compared to non-core areas, followed by non-core areas, with colonies being the worst.
In short, the closer to the center, the better the life; the further away, the worse the life.
Dynasties often do not drain non-core areas but instead show compassion and subsidize non-core areas and border areas to consolidate the borders and maintain rule.
The living standards of people in various parts of the territory vary. Some areas even have higher living standards than the core area, such as the Jiangnan region and the Zhili region.
Although the new country was a feudal imperial system, it wasn't worse than the current ninja world, which was a mix of feudal, capitalist, and other elements. After purification, it might be even better.
No one stipulated that a feudal imperial system must develop poorly, especially in a world with supernatural powers.
The Ōtsutsuki clan, who viewed everyone as grass and only pursued power and evolution, developed quite well.
Compared to the Ōtsutsuki clan's act of wiping out planets at the drop of a hat, the feudal imperial system was far more advanced, even worthy of being called the light of humanity!
"Alright, the next matter is very important. It will be the eternal national policy of the new country!"
"Listen carefully, everyone."
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