Naruto: Tenseigan Eye

As Kushina signed her contract with Jin'ya, Shinki couldn't help but think about the implications. In the future, when Kushina set her sights on revenge, it was likely the naval powers of the Mist Village and Cloud Village would suffer the brunt of her wrath.

Once the seeds of hatred were planted, it was only a matter of time before they sprouted, bringing nightmares for her enemies. With a perfect Jinchūriki like Kushina targeting the sea power of these two nations, combined with a powerful summoned beast like Jin'ya, the outcome would be devastating for their ships and naval forces.

Retaliation on the High Seas

Among the Five Great Nations, Konoha and the Sand Village had negligible naval power. The Rock Village, situated inland, focused on sea power more for defense against Cloud Village than for offensive purposes.

The Mist Village, being an island nation, naturally excelled in naval warfare, while Cloud Village developed its naval capabilities for plundering and pursuing territorial gains. It wasn't without reason that Onoki referred to the Cloud Village as "robber barbarians." Their aggressive tactics, both on land and sea, earned them this reputation—though few dared say it aloud in the ninja world.

Kushina's retaliation would likely target the ships of these two nations. Going straight for their main forces on land wasn't realistic, but cutting off their sea power would be a devastating blow.

"Don't hold back when you strike," Shinki said with a wry smile, encouraging her without hesitation.

Kushina grinned and leapt up, wrapping herself around Shinki in a playful hug before kissing his cheek. "Thanks, Shinki!" she said cheerfully, her mood instantly lifted.

Hyuga Mehu blushed furiously and turned away, while Uchiha Mikoto watched with a knowing smile. Kushina quickly grew embarrassed, straightened herself, and shouted, "Let's go! To the Land of Rain!"

The Changing Wind in Konoha

While Shinki and his companions continued their journey, the political climate in Konoha began to shift.

The war had ended, and the village entered negotiations with the Sand Village. However, many villagers, unaware of the details, were confused and outraged. For years, the village had boasted that it could defeat the Sand Village at any moment. Negotiating now seemed like an admission of failure.

This dissatisfaction grew louder as rumors circulated about the village's financial struggles. With funds running low, family ninjas from clans like Sarutobi and Shimura were forced to accept more missions to make ends meet.

The influx of family ninjas into the workforce revealed a new problem: there simply weren't enough tasks for everyone.

A Growing Divide

Before, tasks were distributed in a way that ensured all teams, including those formed by civilian ninjas, could participate. But now, with so many family ninjas joining the pool, competition for missions intensified.

Family ninjas, generally stronger and better equipped, quickly outperformed civilian teams, leaving fewer and fewer tasks for the latter. Civilian ninjas, with weaker foundations and less experience, struggled to find suitable missions. Accepting dangerous tasks out of desperation often led to failures, further exacerbating the problem.

Over time, civilian ninjas who couldn't secure missions found themselves unable to earn money. Their frustrations grew, and some began to join the voices of discontent within the village.

Protests and Political Tension

The growing dissatisfaction led to more protests in the streets of Konoha. Civilian ninjas and their families demanded fair treatment and access to missions. Radical voices in the village fueled the unrest, claiming favoritism toward the clans.

"Hiruzen," Mitokado Homura urged the Third Hokage, "we can't let this situation escalate. If we don't address it, the protests will only grow louder."

The Third Hokage sighed heavily. He understood the gravity of the situation but felt trapped between two conflicting priorities.

"I know," he replied, "but the village has limited resources. Without financial subsidies, we're forced to prioritize missions for family ninjas to stabilize the larger clans."

This prioritization, however, left civilian ninjas with little to do.

"We could increase positions in logistics, finance, or the medical corps," Homura suggested, "but even those departments are reaching their capacity. There's only so much the village can absorb before the system collapses."

The Hidden Cost of Large Families

The Third Hokage had always seen the strength of Konoha's great clans as an asset, but for the first time, he recognized the drawbacks. The sheer number of family ninjas meant increased competition for limited resources, creating tension between clans and civilians.

Even with additional roles in various departments, the problem persisted. The village was simply overburdened. For many civilian ninjas, the lack of opportunities led to financial strain, frustration, and growing resentment toward the Hokage's administration.

As Konoha struggled to balance the needs of its families with those of its civilian population, the cracks in its foundation began to show.

A Brewing Storm

The discontent in Konoha was a reflection of the larger challenges faced by the ninja world. Resources were finite, and as peace settled over the nations, competition for those resources only grew fiercer.

For now, the Third Hokage could only hope to find a solution before the growing divide tore the village apart.

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