"Welcome to Iwagakure!"
"From now on, we are family!"
"Welcome, Lord Hozuki Gengetsu, to Iwagakure! A warm welcome, and may Lord Hozuki Gengetsu enjoy good health!"
A large banner hung at the entrance of Iwagakure.
On the streets of Iwagakure, the sounds of celebration filled the air.
Common civilians of Iwagakure on both sides cheered enthusiastically, welcoming Lord Hozuki Gengetsu and his entourage, who had traveled a long way from the easternmost region.
At the same time, the residences for the two Ninja Clans were arranged in the central part of Iwagakure.
"The population of Iwagakure has grown significantly. I've seen many children...."
Hōzuki Gengetsu and Mu walked side by side.
"Yes, since I took office, I have greatly opened up immigration, and coupled with promoting childbirth, the population of Iwagakure has increased significantly," Mu said.
In the original work, during the Third Great Ninja War, Ōnoki mobilized ten thousand Ninja to besiege the Third Raikage.
A large population was indispensable.
"Hm, that's not bad, Mu. How do you plan to arrange me and my clan?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu sighed with emotion, never expecting that he would one day come to rely on Mu.
"our Clan masters secret Ninjutsu, so they can be arranged into the teacher corps or Jonin forces, Anbu, and other departments."
"I believe the Kaguya Clan can be incorporated into the Iwagakure Security Force, working with Fūma to maintain public order in Iwagakure."
Mu presented the arrangements for the two Ninja Clans.
After listening, Hōzuki Gengetsu couldn't help but feel that Mu was bold.
These positions were all crucial departments of Iwagakure; the Anbu and the Security Force were both top priorities for Iwagakure.
He didn't expect Mu to directly insert them; shouldn't he observe them first?
"You're really bold.... What about me?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu was also pleased by Mu's trusting behavior, being so confident in him.
The reason Mu dared to do this was because his own strength was evident, and coupled with the strength of Iwagakure's civilian Ninja, they could now contend, so he wasn't afraid.
"What position do you want? I can arrange it for you."
Mu asked Hōzuki Gengetsu for his opinion.
"Me, well, emm, nothing too troublesome, something easy, just try to find me something to do. I get too bored when I'm idle. Can you find me a job that's both entertaining and not boring?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu said with a gleam in his eyes.
Hōzuki Gengetsu was a fun-loving person; if he were idle, he would definitely feel bored, but if he were busy, he wouldn't want to work.
Mu's face tightened; it seemed Iwagakure didn't have such a position yet.
Suddenly! A light bulb appeared above Mu's head!
"Aha!"
Mu pointed a finger, remembering the department he was preparing to establish recently.
It had been registered a long time ago, but due to technology and manpower, it had never officially operated.
Now the technology was ready, but a series of recent disturbances in the Ninja World had prevented Mu from starting.
Now that Hōzuki Gengetsu was here, it was the perfect opportunity to let him do it!
"Come with me, I believe you'll like this job."
Mu used Flying Thunder God to take Hōzuki Gengetsu away.
The other officials were responsible for receiving and entertaining the Guiteng Clan and the Kaguya Clan.
...
"Iwagakure Art Film Production Company?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu read the plaque above.
"Film? Art? What is this for?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu asked, puzzled.
At this time, things like cameras had not yet been invented in the Ninja World, let alone the word "film."
So, it was normal for Hōzuki Gengetsu not to know.
Mu had previously established the Iwagakure Research Department to find a way to extend his lifespan.
The establishment of the Research Department greatly accelerated Iwagakure's technology.
Things like cameras were also invented along the way.
"Someone, show Lord Hozuki Gengetsu."
Mu looked indifferently at a few civilian staff members.
Soon, several cameras, lights, and microphones appeared.
Hōzuki Gengetsu looked at the camera in front of him with curiosity.
"Click!"
Immediately after, the camera flashed.
Hōzuki Gengetsu casually made a few movements.
In just a dozen seconds, Hōzuki Gengetsu was recorded.
"Wow! That's amazing! Is this Ninjutsu?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu looked in surprise at himself being recorded.
"This is technology. I plan to use it to promote Iwagakure and film some interesting and entertaining movies to make Iwagakure's culture flourish."
Mu introduced it carefully.
He clearly understood the importance of culture.
Firstly, he wanted to use these for his speeches and promotions, to propagate ideology and the Will of Stone.
Secondly, by filming these movies, even if Ninja didn't watch them, those noble Daimyo would become obsessed with them, thus allowing him to gain more money.
Thirdly, it was Mu's personal interest.
The Ninja World was too boring, with too few forms of entertainment.
He wanted to make movies in the Ninja World for promotion.
Making movies, TV series, even considering adult films....
But that would have to wait until televisions were gradually popularized in the Ninja World.
"Oh! Interesting!!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu's mouth curved. He quickly understood what Mu wanted to do and the future prospects of this industry. He couldn't help but fantasize, indeed, it was a very interesting job.
He could create more abstract content to present to the residents of Iwagakure and even the world for viewing.
"Brilliant!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu exclaimed, praising and walking to the camera to tinker with it.
"Take a picture of the two of us brothers."
Hōzuki Gengetsu pulled Mu to the front of the camera.
"Alright, honorable sirs, closer, closer..."
Several staff members began to operate it.
"Mu, you gotta smile!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu said, putting his hand on Mu's shoulder.
Mu reluctantly showed a smile.
Click!
Immediately after, the image was frozen.
Although it was black and white, it could be colored later.
"Hahaha, so handsome! I'm truly so handsome!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu looked at the image, primping his slicked-back hair in a showy manner.
"It's not bad....."
Mu sighed slightly, resigned. Well, perhaps this was his and this guy's only photo together. Keeping it as a memento was good, better than nothing.
.....
While Iwagakure was taking in the two great Ninja Clans,
Konoha was in a fierce turmoil.
Initially, Konoha announced that the Nidaime was merely missing, but later declared his death, and could only conclude that it was the Gold and Silver Brothers who were responsible.
However, Senju Tobirama did not leave behind a candidate for the Third Hokage.
Konoha was currently in turmoil!
Uzumaki Mito and Sasuke Sarutobi were in charge of the overall situation.
(In the original work, these two also presided over the overall situation. In Hiruzen Sarutobi's experience, he only ascended to the Kage position with the help of Uzumaki Mito and Sasuke Sarutobi.)
At this moment, in the Konoha Kage Building.
Uzumaki Mito sat in the main seat, while Hiruzen Sarutobi respectfully sat to the side.
"Hiruzen.... Do you still dare to be Kage?"
Uzumaki Mito asked meaningfully.
The First Hokage was killed, and the Nidaime was also killed.
Neither of the first two Kage had a good end.
These events cast a shadow over the Kage position.
Therefore, Uzumaki Mito asked this question.
As soon as these words came out, not only did Hiruzen Sarutobi's breathing become rapid,
Even Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Utatane Koharu, who were at the side, started breathing rapidly!
Could it be!?
Does Lady Mito want to choose Hiruzen as Kage?
Danzo Shimura's heart pounded, his pupils constricting sharply. He feared his brother's hardship, but even more, he feared his brother becoming Kage.
"I dare!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes showed determination as he spoke decisively.
"Once you become Kage, what will you do?"
Uzumaki Mito continued to ask.
And Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a perfect answer!
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