Naruto: The Way of the Great Lord
Chapter 41 We Welcome Mr. Yorukage!
"From today on I will educate you all about skills and knowledge that are not based on Shinobi, this will allow our Village to take a step forward as others are left behind. This knowledge will add to your understanding of the changes I have made and will make in the future."
With that statement they all followed me to the main education building. The curriculum will consist of reading, writing, mathematics, economics, science, engineering and history. It will start from the foundation then continue to the degree level of a bachelor's degree on Earth, It will allow my citizens to think at a level they have never had before, to question things, he said, creating, developing new ideas and discoveries that will push us further. This training will continue on a daily basis until I ensure that each individual has absorbed his or her knowledge.
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The deadline for the kidnapping expedition of Orochimaru and the shinobi sent to negotiate trade with other countries has arrived. I shortened the Re-Education training for the day and returned to my office where I found the shinobi I sent with some extras to their group. I sit at my table then ask for a report of all the cooperation status of the Nation."Mr. Yorukage, All Nations accept your condition with great enthusiasm and convey their most sincere gesture to Welcome You in the region. The Land of Volcanoes has sent these people to ask for your help in a certain matter."
*Autumn From POV* Volcano State*
At first I was very skeptical of people who claimed to be Shinobi. They arrived out of nowhere to claim that they were sent by the Yorukage in the Land of Night. This statement raises a number of questions, The Land of Night is a place that has nothing to offer, why do shinobi settle there? How can they start trading? How strong are they? Is this Yorukage a capable person? So Daimyo sent several people including me to the Night Land to inspect this village to determine its capabilities both economically and militarily.When we arrived at our border with the Night Land, we were very surprised. The desert that once was no longer there, the Trees stretched as far as the eye could see. A large Border checkpoint was also set up with 10 Shinobi on guard, a small Kunoichi walked up to us and asked what our business was in the Night Land. It was at that moment that I realized that Yorukage was a very capable person who had taken action to ensure the Sovereignty of his country which forced other countries to respect him or face retaliation.
When we passed the Border we entered the Forest, even in the dark and eerie daylight under the canopy of trees. The Shinobi at the border told us that this was the Midnight Forest personally established by Lord Yorukage to bring wildlife to the country. 'Yorukage can set up a forest of this size!?' I always hear Shinobi stores in the east however, to witness their prowess firsthand completely overturned my worldview. Trees of all breeds, Ponds, rivers, Rivers, grasses, bushes with wild fruits, the Midnight Forest itself was enough to provide a huge source of income for the Night Land. As we got closer to the Village, the trees started to grow taller and more light started to flow through it to illuminate the forest causing a picture-worthy environment. Many birds and other types of wild life can become wandering flocks, the Great Mountains also begin to have fun in the distance. 'The Yorukage created all this.' Unknowingly I gulped down a mouthful, in order to be able to create all of this alone its power became the inhibiting factor itself.
Only a fool would attack this country! even if other shinobi are not that strong, only Kage can wipe out our nation! I can't even understand this!
Our journey continued until we reached a large lake at the bottom of the colossal Mountains that loomed before us. In the middle of the lake is a collection of beautiful buildings with a bridge leading to a passageway that crosses the mountain in the middle. Many shinobi travel to and fro buildings and hallways. There was no way to reach this structure in the middle of the lake from where we were so we could only circle the mountains, Breaking through that area could be seen as an act of aggression by the Land of Volcanoes. I refused to be the cause of an unwinnable war with the Monsters living within this Nation.We then arrived at the Yamigakure Gate, the presence of the gate itself forcing us all to submit. Its splendor was undeniable, made of graceful white stone and dark brown wood which made it look elegant. Yamigakure said with the symbol of the village was the finishing touch, Two Shinobi stood guard, we told them our purpose and entered.
We walked inside the building, what greeted us further hinted at us further. The Great Black stone pillar that towered from the white floor, the Village Symbol was embedded in the center of the pillar. Many shinobi entered and exited the office right in front of that 'yorukage office' symbol. I was getting more nervous as I waited for our turn to be seen, when finally we entered the room and immediately we felt suffocated.The power emanating from his body demanded attention and respect, The Grace in all her actions forcefully submissive, you can only bow your head. The shinobi we came to all kneeled down and the leader of the group began to speak.
"Mr Yorukage, All Nations accept your condition with great enthusiasm and convey their most sincere gesture to Welcome You in the region. The Land of Volcanoes has sent these people to ask for your help in a certain matter."
Yorukage nodded his head then turned his attention towards me, when his eyes met mine I felt small and weak. He then said, "Speak."
His tone sounded as if the words coming out of my mouth would decide the fate of my country. My presence seems not only undesirable but also very rude to him. Yet he was completely justified in his annoyance, the brash Daimyo who made my visit so brazen. I have nothing that can justify the actions of my people who blatantly disrespect Lord Yorukage. All I could do was try to defuse the situation.I bowed and began to speak, "Master Yorukage, please forgive this blatant disrespect towards yourself and the Hidden Darkness."
"You misunderstood something. You don't disrespect the Village, you don't respect my Nation!" At that moment a wave of Chakra was released from his body which caused us all to fall onto the hard stone floor. His anger was projected not only to us but it seemed that almost everyone in the village felt that Chakra was surging as the Shinobi team immediately appeared before Lord Yorukage.
"Please dim your anger Lord Yorukage, we have come to ask for your help!" This is the only thing I can think of to save not only my life but the lives of all the people living in the Land of Volcanoes.
"What do you ask of me?" His tone changed and the chakra disappeared without a trace along with the Shinobi that appeared. My life will soon be gone."Lately the Land of Volcanoes has been attacked by the Land of Iron. Because of the Mountainous environment there were many raw materials hidden beneath the surface, the Iron Lands attempted to claim the Land for themselves."
"And what do you need from me? That doesn't sound like my problem."