Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 65: Even the Highest Konoha Military Spending Is Less

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Gojo Kaigetsu frowned slightly, observing the wavering minor clan leaders. While the Hokage held veto power in major decisions, the First Konoha Clan Representatives Assembly was largely procedural, meant to encourage all clans to take a more active interest in Konoha's development.

However, the problem remained.

Overuse of veto power diminished its absolute authority. Misalignment between leadership and subordinates would eventually lead to serious issues.

This was why it was so difficult to shift the military dimension of Konoha's prosperity.

Despite his extraordinary wisdom, Gojo Kaigetsu was still officially recognized as only a Chunin in Konoha. In terms of the feudal lord's structure, he represented the "civil official group."

From the perspective of the shinobi world, only individuals of absolute strength could alter Konoha's military system. Even someone as powerful as Tsunade had her medical corps reforms rejected by the Third Hokage.

'Damn Danzo.'

"I'll just say this-"

Gojo Kaigetsu spoke again, silencing the chaotic Konoha assembly hall.

"Even the highest Konoha military spending is less than war reparations!" Gojo Kaigetsu leaned forward imposingly, his hands braced on the table, his gaze sweeping over the assembled clan heads.

"Since the outbreak of the Second Shinobi World War, Kumogakure has been eyeing Konoha, never abandoning their ambition to usurp our position in the shinobi world."

"Their recent establishment of a base in Yugaokure further demonstrates their vast ambitions."

"True peace has never truly arrived!"

"Instead of letting our ninja way erode in this false peace, we should take the initiative and suppress the entire shinobi world with absolute power!"

"If Konoha were to be defeated one day, the war reparations would far exceed a mere five hundred million ryō!"

The clan representatives' eyes flickered, their thoughts unreadable.

Gojo Kaigetsu pressed his advantage. "Furthermore, when I speak of war reparations, I don't mean Konoha won't have to pay if we win. War reparations aren't just about handing over cash as a village."

"If, during peace negotiations, Kekkei Genkai become bargaining chips, can your clans guarantee the safety of your bloodline limits?"

"Kumogakure demands a pair of Byakugan from the Hyuga main family, Kirigakure demands the Yamanaka Clan's Mind Transfer Jutsu, Iwagakure demands the Aburame Clan's insects... Refuse, and the fighting continues, until Konoha itself crumbles."

"At that point, any talk of increasing military spending becomes impossible."

Each shinobi clan possessed secret techniques.

If these techniques were leaked, the clans' superior status would instantly collapse. This was a matter more important than individual life or death.

If the secret techniques passed down through generations were to be lost in their hands, they would have no face to meet their resurrected ancestors.

They knew that the current peace was a facade, and another Shinobi World War could erupt at any moment.

Konoha, the victor of three Shinobi World Wars, had found each victory increasingly difficult, and the village's military strength was visibly declining.