Naruto: I Survived Two Wars Without You, System!

Kirigakure was, without question, the most tragic of the Five Great Ninja Villages.

After Uchiha Madara secretly controlled the Third Mizukage, he enforced rule through terrifyingly brutal methods.

He spread the Bloody Mist policies across the entire ninja world.

Even though Kirigakure had not yet reached the level of devastation it experienced after being manipulated by Obito for over a decade as in the original storyline, its shinobi had long since internalized the law of survival of the fittest.

Its bloody and cruel atmosphere had become radically distinct from the other hidden villages.

Even if there were still a few rational individuals remaining,

with such low numbers, they were virtually powerless to effect change.

The difficulty of assimilating them through soft diplomacy was even greater than forcibly unifying the Five Great Ninja Villages through military force!

Kei Yamanaka wasn't a reincarnation of a Buddhist holy child sent to enlighten the Naruto world.

If gentle persuasion wasn't possible, then use it as a hammer to forge the rapid integration of the three villages!

Except for those few characters in the original story whom he found somewhat regrettable and pitiable,

he might choose to intervene slightly on behalf of those individuals.

As for the rest,

he would simply say that he respected the course of others' fates.

Jiraiya himself had been traveling across the ninja world for years, understanding the atmospheres of various hidden villages far better than most people.

He pondered for only a moment,

and immediately grasped why Kei Yamanaka was so ruthless toward Kirigakure.

In the end, if they couldn't be friends or allies, showing mercy to enemies would only lead to endless trouble and consequences.

"So what now?"

Jiraiya shot Kei a knowing glance, subtly signaling that Danzo was still present.

In theory, once Danzo arrived at the front lines, he would become the supreme commander there, assuming control over all Konoha ninja operations.

Although Kei Yamanaka's demonstrated strength had already led everyone to recognize him as their de facto leader,

some things still needed to be handled behind closed doors.

Otherwise, outsiders might laugh at them.

"You don't need to look at me. For actions beneficial to Konoha, why wouldn't this old man agree?"

The White Zetsu impersonating Danzo scoffed.

He reached into his chest pouch and tossed the official appointment scroll directly at Kei Yamanaka.

"In that case, thank you very much, Director Danzo."

Kei Yamanaka smirked falsely and replied with feigned politeness.

Meanwhile, he had already begun considering whether to stage Danzo's future death as due to sudden illness or battlefield fatality.

As for the secret schemes he had already set up against Danzo himself,

it was better left buried in history.

Kogane no Mai was never a noble tradition—he had no intention of passing it on to the next generation of ninja emerging from the merged villages.

After slipping the appointment scroll into his robes,

Kei Yamanaka entrusted Jiraiya, Minato Namikaze, Mimura Maki, and others with calming the Konoha ninja at the front lines and organizing follow-up units.

Then, he turned and strode out of the camp.

Kitsuchi, who had been standing at the forefront of the Iwagakure forces, also stepped forward after entrusting Onoki to his trusted subordinates' care.

As for the Sunagakure side,

Fuki, the senior Sunagakure commander overseeing the front lines, seeing Kitsuchi's reaction, could only summon his courage and step forward too.

"From the Warring States era to the Hidden Village era, ninjas have always been engaged in constant conflict, and the scale of warfare has only continued to expand. I hope to change all this, and I also hope that Iwagakure and Sunagakure can join me in reshaping this world."

Kei Yamanaka's opening statement was polished and morally charged.

But neither Kitsuchi nor Fuki were moved by such simplistic words.

> Change the ninja world?

Hashirama Senju once entertained that very same dream.

And what was the result?

"Please state your specific demands and plans plainly. I will faithfully relay everything to Kazekage-sama."

Fuki frowned tightly; his tone feigned firmness yet instantly passed responsibility elsewhere.

There was no way he could agree to anything Konoha proposed at the front lines—even though he himself harbored fear toward Wood Release's earth-shattering power.

But such a burden was simply too heavy for one person alone to bear!

"I want Iwagakure and Sunagakure to engage in peace talks together with Konoha, discussing how our three hidden villages might smoothly merge into one unified entity."

Looking at Kitsuchi, whose height approached six feet seven inches, Kei Yamanaka inwardly marveled at how wild Onoki must've been in his younger days.

Unless it was a genetic mutation, there was simply no other explanation—

unless Onoki's wife herself stood eight chi tall!

How else could someone barely four foot four produce a son who was over six foot six?

"No way..."

Buzz~

The air vibrated with a buzzing hum as the ground beneath them split and shattered.

Jet-black Sage Chakra erupted from Kei Yamanaka's body, locking onto Fuki and forcing him to swallow his next words.

"If you're just going to be a messenger, then act like one. If you don't have authority, shut up."

Fuki's eyes quivered as sweat poured down his face.

Under such an overwhelming oppressive force, his body rattled like a sieve, collapsing onto the ground, paralyzed with terror.

A horrifying sense of imminent annihilation flooded his mind,

nearly stripping him of coherent thought entirely!

"A village merger involves more than just integrating combat forces. There are various institutions serving different functions, not to mention the nations backing each hidden village. Merging them won't be easy."

Kitsuchi crossed his arms over his chest, nails digging deeply into his palms beneath his sleeves to maintain self-control under this terrifying pressure.

Whether for Iwagakure or for his father,

he could not afford to yield here!

"If you'd been born in Konoha or if I'd been born in Iwagakure, we probably would've made great friends. Hmm... perhaps we still can become friends someday."

Kei looked at Kitsuchi, standing before him like an immovable mountain, and offered a faint smile of admiration.

Noticing that Fuki's eyes were slowly regaining focus,

he continued speaking.

"We can discuss the rest later—I'll clarify my vision now to prevent any misinterpretations."

"First, merging the villages means reshuffling all personnel, whether civilian or combatant alike, assigning everyone based on their abilities and specialties. The Kages from each former village will establish a council to oversee major governance decisions and guiding the new village's course together."

"Underneath, there are several departments such as standard combat units, the Police Force, Finance Department, Logistics Department, Construction Department, Research and Development Division, Intelligence Division, Civil Administration, and so on. Positions will be assigned based on capabilities."

"Let me make one thing perfectly clear: I'm not asking Sunagakure and Iwagakure to become prisoners or slaves. What I want is a more stable and peaceful ninja world."

"Regarding what you said earlier about nations secretly backing the hidden villages, that's something we'll think about only after the merger is complete."

After Kei Yamanaka finished speaking, he tilted his chin up slightly, as if giving Kitsuchi a signal that he could ask any questions now.

"I agree to the merger, but it'll take some time to unify our village's stance internally. When should we start discussing the details of the merger?"

Kitsuchi gave a slight nod, not asking questions about matters like power distribution.

He wasn't especially adept at administrative matters.

But even he could see that Kei Yamanaka wasn't here imposing demands upon defeated enemies with a victor's attitude.

There was no air of superiority, nor had he tried to exploit the situation to demand oppression or enslavement of Iwagakure.

Of course, Fuki from Sunagakure might not see it that way.

"You'll need two to three days just to return, so let's set the negotiations ten days from now. We'll meet here again."

"Hmph. Then I'll take my leave."

"Hopefully next time you come, you'll truly be wearing the Tsuchikage's hat."

"...I will."

Kitsuchi turned around and walked back toward Iwagakure's group.

He already knew the pressure and challenges waiting for him back at the village.

But as his father had said, when faced with such overwhelming power, they had no choice left.

At least for now.

Perhaps the future Kei Yamanaka envisioned wouldn't be as terrible as they feared.

A unified village that integrates all ninja...

Could it truly bring lasting peace?

"Go back and tell Chiyo and the others to think it over during the next ten days. If they refuse, let us know early on. I'll go talk with her personally."

Kei Yamanaka turned his head toward Fuki.

"Yes sir."

Fuki fought to keep his body upright as he forced himself to stand. After bowing respectfully to Kei Yamanaka, he staggered as he turned to leave.

How could someone who hadn't personally experienced Kei Yamanaka's power understand how utterly helpless one felt facing such an enemy?

Chiyo, Ebizō, and the others were always full of themselves.

He had no intention of dying with those stubborn old fools!

Damn it all!

He'd become a monk at the Wind Temple once he returned!

Isn't the current abbot Bunpuku's junior disciple?

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