Danzo did not have to wait long before Konoha's people arrived. They did not stay long in Uzushiogakure either. After paying the money, they took Danzo away. In any case, Uzumaki Jun left these matters to the clan head to handle.
He really was not in the mood to argue with Konoha's people. Moreover...
Konoha's people probably did not have the face to argue either. They surely wanted to resolve things quickly and leave with Danzo as soon as possible.
However, according to the clan head, the team leader was a young man with white spiky hair and a short sword strapped to his back. He seemed very strong...
Uzumaki Jun immediately became interested. If he was not mistaken, this was likely Konoha's White Fang, famous during the Second Shinobi World War and who also died after the war—the father of the future Hatake Kakashi.
The story of Konoha's White Fang taught us one thing...
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. If you don't have strong backing, don't wear the Hokage's robe sleeves!!
In any case, Uzumaki Jun felt that Konoha's White Fang's death was quite tragic. He had rendered outstanding service to the village, yet in the end...
He was driven to his death by the village!
Even his soul could not rest in peace until he finally found solace upon seeing Kakashi...
"What a pity." Uzumaki Jun sighed and shook his head. He should have gone to see him earlier, just to catch a glimpse of the Sixth Hokage's father.
Also, why had Zetsu not shown up recently? He was still waiting for news about Hiruko!
Was he afraid of being killed and turned into tree fertilizer??
"Truly worthy of being a filial son who survived for thousands of years!!" Uzumaki Jun exclaimed with emotion. He then turned to Uzumaki Hibiki beside him. "Has anything major happened in the country recently?"
"Nothing too significant," Uzumaki Hibiki flipped through the notes in his hands and said. "It's just that the prisoners aren't very obedient to Yōya."
There had even been incidents of attacks!!
Hearing Uzumaki Hibiki's words, Uzumaki Jun smiled faintly. "It's fine. As long as the difference in treatment is clear, that's enough. If there are troublemakers..."
"Make them copy texts!!"
Jealousy could change a person!
This was part of the deal he made with Yōya...
Perhaps these people would resent Yōya, despise Yōya, but...
If they returned to their villages and received even worse treatment, cracks would form in their hearts. The imbalance would grow, and eventually...
They would either be killed by their villages or become traitors. Either way, the seeds of conflict would be sown, slowly nurtured until they finally erupted.
The only downside was that Yōya would probably have a hard time. Not only would his own village want to kill him, but other villages might also want him dead!!
"Ah..." Uzumaki Jun sighed regretfully. "Have they been attending classes properly recently?"
...
The prisoner camp was a place in Uzushiogakure where foreign captives were treated well. The area was surrounded by Uzu-nin and barriers. Without special means, escape was absolutely impossible.
"Repay kindness with kindness, repay resentment with virtue!!" A Uzu-nin read from a book. "Take a step back, and the world becomes vast. Endure for a moment, and the storm will pass."
"If everyone contributes a little love, the world will become a better place."
"More forgiveness, more... green hats!"
"..."
"Alright, that's all for today. Copy what I've said ten times before the next class!!" The Uzu-nin ignored the prisoners' disdainful looks. He knew his words sounded ridiculous. The shinobi world was one of life and death. A moment of mercy could mean doom, but...
"Those who fail the dictation tomorrow won't get to eat!"
The Uzu-nin smirked coldly, then packed up and prepared to leave. He still had to prepare lessons for tomorrow's class at the academy. Those students...
They were the future of Uzushiogakure!!
"Kenji, wait a moment." Seeing the Uzu-nin teacher about to leave, another slightly older Uzu-nin walked over and said, "Let's go together."
"Ga." Kenji held the book and nodded with a smile. "Have you finished your work for today?"
"Done." Ga stretched lazily. "With the kid at the academy now, things are a bit easier."
"Oh? Ei is at the academy?" Kenji asked in surprise. "I haven't seen him."
"He's not in your class." Ga said with relief. "Before I knew it, Ei was already old enough to attend school."
"By the way, the ethics lessons at the academy... aren't they..." Ga hesitated, glancing at the book in Kenji's hands. He had overheard Kenji's lecture earlier. If Ei was learning the same things, he might have to pull him out of school.
"You're worried about that?" Kenji paused, then laughed. "Don't worry, this is a special edition."
"It was specially compiled by Lord Jun for those people. The academy doesn't teach this." Kenji patted Ga's shoulder. "We know what we're doing."
"Then why..." Ga asked. "These prisoners won't believe it anyway."
"That, I don't know." Kenji shrugged helplessly. "Lord Jun said they just need to memorize it. As for the rest..."
"Even if they don't follow it, these teachings will eventually spread to their villages."
"There will always be a few saints among them!!"
"Remember." Kenji suddenly looked serious as he stared at Ga. "Don't go spreading this around."
"Understood." Ga was taken aback, then smiled. "I've been a shinobi for ten years. I know how to keep secrets!!"
"..."
...
Kamizuru Clan's Base
"Clan Head!" A member of the Kamizuru clan walked over and respectfully addressed Kamizuru Seihō. "This is the income from the past few days."
"I heard that because our bees are beneficial to health, even more people are rushing to buy them."
"We might run short on supply!"
Kamizuru Seihō took the document and skimmed through it, feeling a surge of emotion. "The people of Uzushiogakure are really wealthy!!"
"By the way, have all taxes been paid?" Kamizuru Seihō looked at the young man sternly. "Tax evasion is illegal."
"Yes." The young man nodded. "All taxes have been paid. Today, we were notified that taxes will be collected monthly from now on. We'll need to go to the tax office ourselves to pay."
"Just make sure you handle it properly." Kamizuru Seihō said. "Also, remind the clansmen not to engage in illegal activities."
"Everyone knows." The young man replied. "It's just that some clansmen have started looking for jobs after gathering honey."
"Uzushiogakure is currently short on earth-style shinobi, so those who know earth-release techniques are paid quite well."
"..."
Hearing this, Kamizuru Seihō felt relieved. It seemed everyone had gradually calmed down and was adapting to their new lives. This was because Uzushiogakure had clearly defined what was allowed and what wasn't. As long as they didn't break the law, they could live as they pleased.
After becoming familiar with the environment, they no longer felt as restrained.
"Let them be." Kamizuru Seihō shook his head. "What about the children?"