Chapter 144: Gato's Recklessness [Part 2] (Patreon)

Chapter List: Naruto: Sakura Blizzard

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"You know, Sakura talks tough, but she's actually soft-hearted!" Kakashi's eyes narrowed with a smile, resembling a crescent moon. "She kept saying she wouldn't care about Tazuna along the way, but after arriving here, she still chose to help!"

"I'm not tough on the outside and soft on the inside. I just really dislike the oppressive atmosphere in the Land of Waves!" Sakura glared at Kakashi, knowing that forgiving Tazuna was impossible. "Besides, there are profits to be made here in the Land of Waves. Once we take down Gato, I'll have Tenka Kai take over his shipping company. Then we can earn more pocket money!"

"Take down Gato?" Kakashi couldn't delve deeper into Sakura's tough talk. But when he heard Sakura say she wanted to take down Gato, his mouth involuntarily twitched. "Sakura, you better not act recklessly. Gato is a wealthy businessman. If you lay hands on him, all the ninja villages will unite and attack you!"

Although ninjas possessed greater power than ordinary people, there were strict rules to follow. One of them was not to harm those who held power and influence. If the person was an ordinary individual, there wouldn't be much concern as long as things didn't go too far. However, if the person belonged to the likes of Gato, a wealthy businessman, or a powerful daimyo, they couldn't be easily targeted. It was an unwritten rule in the ninja world. Breaking it would result in the entire ninja world joining forces to retaliate.

The reason for this rule wasn't because the leaders of the ninja villages were kind-hearted. It was because, despite lacking power, ordinary people played an indispensable role in the world. The food and resources that ninjas consumed in their daily lives often came from the hands of ordinary people. If the commoners were gone, who would serve them? In essence, the relationship between ninjas and civilians was one of mutual benefit. Ninjas used their strength to protect the commoners within their jurisdiction, while the commoners took care of the ninjas' logistics work. After all, ninjas were not omnipotent. Having combat skills didn't mean they could excel at ordinary jobs.

Even wandering ninjas like Zabuza wouldn't lay hands on civilian employers. If Sakura really intended to harm Gato, it would undoubtedly invite the retaliation of the entire ninja world.

"Kakashi-sensei, you're overthinking it. I'm aware of the rules of the ninja world. I won't do anything to Gato unless he provokes me. I plan to bankrupt Gato's shipping conglomerate through Tenka Kai. Then it will be natural for us to take over everything belonging to Gato's group. At that time, I'll have Tenka Kai's members help with the development of the Land of Waves!" Sakura naturally understood the unwritten rules of the ninja world. "I see potential gains in the Land of Waves. Despite Gato's presence hindering the full potential of the region's aquatic resources, once Tenka Kai takes over everything from Gato, those resources can thrive. It will benefit me and the people of the Land of Waves, a win-win situation. Why not go for it?"

"Why are you so enthusiastic about making money?" Kakashi couldn't quite comprehend it. There weren't many in the ninja world who had such a strong desire for wealth. Moreover, Sakura's wealth was already enough to last her a lifetime.

"I'm not enthusiastic about making money. It's just that I'm a bit bored, and well, who would dislike having too much money?" Sakura's expression revealed a sense of loneliness as a master. She continued, "Maybe one day in the future, when I control the economic lifeline of the entire ninja world, I can force the whole ninja world to coexist in peace through sheer power!"

"Do you think that's possible?" Kakashi didn't know how to respond to Sakura's dream. "It seems like you want to forcefully bring about peace in the ninja world on your own. That's not advisable."

"Kakashi-sensei, do you know the biggest mistake Hashirama Senju ever made?" Sakura asked.

"The First Hokage? I'm not sure!" Kakashi shook his head. He didn't know what had happened in the past, so he couldn't make a judgment.

"The biggest mistake Hashirama Senju made was distributing the Tailed Beasts to other ninja villages!" Sakura sneered disdainfully. "Perhaps in Hashirama Senju's eyes, it would balance the strength of each village and prevent wars. But in reality, how many wars erupted among the villages in the pursuit of the Tailed Beasts? Moreover, the Tailed Beasts were used as weapons of war, causing damage not only to their spirits but also claiming countless ninja lives!"

In Sakura's eyes, Hashirama Senju's decision was simply foolish. Giving away the Tailed Beasts to other countries was like handing over nuclear weapons. After obtaining the Tailed Beasts, the various ninja villages coveted their power, resulting in numerous wars. The Tailed Beasts were used as weapons, causing countless casualties.

"Of course, this is just my opinion. I can't say for sure. Peace is something that can never last. It's a rule of the universe. My idea of controlling the peace of the ninja world through economic dominance was just an immature thought. Whether to use it or not will depend on the future!"

Sakura clarified, realizing that she was speaking out of a momentary impulse. If she were really asked to act on it, she didn't know how to proceed.

"We can't always judge the actions of our predecessors. Regardless of whether the First Hokage made a mistake, their intentions were all for the sake of peace!" Kakashi scratched his head. There was no way to argue about this. After all, Hashirama Senju's reason for distributing the Tailed Beasts to other nations was to maintain balance and achieve peace. It couldn't be said that he was wrong, but the method was indeed flawed.

"I didn't expect you to possess Wood Release. It seems like Konoha is rising once again!"

Zabuza, who had followed behind the others, paid no attention to Kakashi and Sakura's discussion. Instead, he looked at the wooden house with a complex expression. The Wood Release of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, had been terrifying. He single-handedly suppressed the entire ninja world, preventing all the ninja villages from initiating wars. When Hashirama Senju was still alive, the ninja world enjoyed an unprecedented period of peace. The reason was simple—nobody could defeat him.

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