"The law does not punish the masses."
This phrase perfectly described the situation Jin currently faced.
Konoha had a population of over a million. Judging by the current commotion, at least several hundred thousand were morally condemning him.
Forget about White Fang back in the day… even future Naruto probably never faced accusations as exaggerated as what Jin was experiencing at this moment.
Even those on Jin's side, like Tsunade and the loli trio, had more or less troubled expressions on their faces.
'So this is the drawback of using forceful suppression,' Tsunade muttered under her breath.
This was why, even when both involved seizing a country, the combination of Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi tore Wano Country apart, while Doflamingo managed Dressrosa orderly and well-organized.
Well, at least on the surface.
It was because the former used violence, while the latter used brains.
This was also why Doflamingo ruined King Riku's reputation before taking action.
In the words of Jin's previous life's homeland, this was called 'having a just cause for action'.
The problem Jin faced now was that he lacked a just cause.
Of course, if he planned to be like Kaido, treating the country under his control merely as a munitions factory, then it wouldn't be a problem.
But Konoha clearly couldn't become a second Wano Country.
After all, this was the place his wife would govern.
Chat Group of the Dead:
The group of onlookers couldn't help but become curious.
Izuna, who loved stirring trouble, even started a group vote, guessing how this descendant would resolve the current situation.
Although one of the options was [Kill Them All], no one chose it.
After all, many of them had watched Jin's journey.
Although this guy acted as he pleased, he wasn't that stupid.
[Hashirama: I think he should use words to persuade everyone with reason and emotion. After all, everyone is part of Konoha. I believe they will understand.]
Truly the pioneer of Talk no Jutsu.
Even at a time like this, he still thought problems could be solved with words.
[Izuna: @Hashirama, Bullshit, Hashirama! People listened to you back then because your strength. Otherwise, why did the First Great Ninja War break out right after you died?]
[Yamamoto: 'People's hearts' are too complex. If it were me, I could only try to avoid this situation. If it really happened, I wouldn't have a good solution for the moment.]
Even Yamamoto, who had lived for thousands of years, couldn't think of a solution immediately.
However, if it were him during the era of when he had just found Gotei 13 a thousand years ago, he would most likely have killed all the unruly commoners who dared oppose him.
[Ace: It's better to be a pirate. I couldn't handle such complicated situations.]
…
Facing the moral blackmail of at least several hundred thousand people, Jin showed a strange smile.
Under the anxious gazes of the four old bastards, he left behind a "Wait for me" and then left the scene, disappearing to who knows where.
Whether it was the Sarutobi and Shimura Clans on the Konoha Council's side, the neutral parties like Jiraiya and Minato, or Jin's own people-
No one could guess what Jin was going to do.
"That guy... he wouldn't have run away because he couldn't take the villagers' accusations, would he?"
Homura asked in a low voice.
Even in this life-or-death situation, hearing Homura's question, Koharu couldn't help but roll her eyes.
'Are you stupid? If Uchiha Jin's personality were that soft, could he have become our mortal enemy?'
But to be honest, if Jin could be like White Fang back in the day, driven to suicide by the villagers' moral blackmail, it would undoubtedly be a godsend gift package for the Konoha Council.
Tsunade's gaze turned to Konan, who had been with Jin the longest.
But Konan also shook her head, indicating she couldn't guess what Jin intended to do.
Helpless, everyone could only wait slowly in this awkward atmosphere.
However, this was definitely beneficial and harmless for the four Konoha Council's members.
Unlike Tsunade and Jiraiya, who became more formidable with age in the future, although they were only fifty years old now, they were actually already slowly declining.
After all, for people who hadn't been to the front lines for twenty years, just sitting in the office drinking tea every day, could you expect them to be as fierce as the future Sage Mode Jiraiya or Strength of a Hundred Seal Tsunade after passing fifty?
After just a few dozen exchanges with the Sweet Commanders Jin summoned, they were already panting and nearly exhausted.
So this was a good chance to recover their stamina and Chakra.
The one-armed Danzo gave Hiruzen a look.
As friends who had practically grown up sharing the same diapers since birth, they could understand each other with just a glance.
Danzo's look meant, "Should we counterattack now while Uchiha Jin is away?"
Hiruzen's eyes quickly glanced at the three strange individuals Jin brought, Tsunade, the three lolis, the Uchiha Clan's members, etc...
After pondering for a few seconds, he still shook his head.
After all, even without Jin, the current situation wasn't something they could counterattack just because they wanted to.
Since his political skills surpassed those of his teacher, Tobirama, Hiruzen understood very well that the only possible way to curb Jin now was to use the villagers' psychology for moral blackmail.
Although he didn't think Jin would be as fragile as Sakumo to commit suicide, it should at least serve as a bargaining chip... right?
…
Rustle~ Rustle~ Rustle~
As the battlefield and the villagers hiding indoors waited in the pin-drop silence for about two and a half hours, the time gradually moving from afternoon towards evening.
At this time, a sound of footsteps that made eardrums tingle reached their ears.
The sound wasn't loud, but the frequency was extremely high.
Just from the sound, one could tell the number of people was absolutely not small.
"Wow! This village is so prosperous! There are so many things I've never seen before!"
"If our home hadn't been burned by pirates, ours would be even prettier than this."
"Idiot, shut up! You're still complaining when we have a place to live?"
"I'm just joking!"
"By the way, is it true we don't have to pay the Heavenly Tribute anymore? That would be awesome!"
"I don't see the sea. Does that mean we can't fish anymore? Then I'll have to switch to farming?"
Under the astonished gazes of the quartet of Konoha Council, as well as locals like Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Minato, at least several hundred thousand ragged, beggar-like refugees, emerged from who knows where, walking in mighty momentum, filling Konoha's streets to the brim!
"Who are these people!?"
At this moment, the loli trio recognized them.
These were all people from the other world Jin called the [One Piece World].
Because they saw that many among these people had physical characteristics different from ordinary humans.
For example, the Longarm Tribe and Longleg Tribe with their long arms and legs.
The Fish-Man Tribe with fish scales, fins, and other fish-like features.
Even the Mink Tribe, covered in animal fur, with facial features of carnivores but humanoid bodies.
These were races unique to the One Piece World.
…
Chat Group of the Dead:
[Hashirama: Did Rin bring people from that world?]
[Tobirama: I know what this kid is trying to do. Goodness, I never thought of this method!]
[Ace: What are you talking about? I don't understand.]
[Izuna: Young kids are simple-minded. You can't even see this.]
[Kazuma: I don't care about the rest. I just know I get to see my favorite mermaid sisters again. Boss Jin, when will you revive me? As long as I can enjoy the service of a mermaid sister, I'm willing to lick your shoes!]
...
Not just the Chat Group of the Dead…
People in reality were also momentarily speechless with shock at this sight.
They watched as Konoha Village, which had been deserted due to the civil war, became as crowded as the subway station during rush hour… filled with these ragged and strangely featured people.
And at this moment, everyone finally saw Jin among the crowd.
He was holding the hand of a pretty, well-figured short-haired girl around twenty years old.
'Damn scumbag!'
Although she was used to it, Tsunade still couldn't help but curse Jin vehemently in her heart.
"Is this your hometown? It's more peaceful than I imagined."
Koala looked around curiously.
"That's just the surface. In reality, it's extremely dirty, not much better than Mary Geoise."
Jin said with disgust.
If Konoha didn't occupy the most fertile land in the Naruto World, he would have considered changing locations altogether.
Mainly, the Land of Wind was all sand, the Land of Water was unpleasantly humid, the Land of Lightning was too high in altitude, and the Land of Earth was deep in remote mountains.
There was a reason the Land of Fire participated in all three Great Ninja Wars.
Who told them to occupy the most fertile land in the entire Ninja World?
It was the same logic as robbing the local rich tycoon.
"Koala-nee! Can we really live here from now on?!"
At this moment, a little boy in a mud-stained vest, dirty all over, the standard beggar look, asked Koala.
Hearing this, Koala turned to look at Jin.
About two hours ago, Jin had called her.
He asked her to arrange for one million homeless refugees.
He said he had found a suitable place for them to live.
At the time, Koala was very happy.
After all, the Revolutionary Army had liberated many refugees persecuted by the World Government and pirates over the years.
But even after liberation, their future livelihoods weren't guaranteed.
Koala didn't have a good solution.
So when Jin said he had a place for them to live, it solved a major problem for the Revolutionary Army.
If she weren't afraid of Sabo finding out, Koala would have wanted to push Jin down and take the initiative herself.
"Of course, no problem. But from now on, you must obey the orders of the new village chief, Tsunade-sama. Understand?"
Jin pointed towards Tsunade, who was still somewhat dazed.
"No problem! Jin-sama! You liberated us from the oppression of the World Government and pirates! We'll do whatever you say!"
Someone immediately responded.
"Right, right! To be able to live in such a good place is like a dream!"
"And they say we don't have to pay Heavenly Tribute? My heavens, is this for real?"
"My country was removed from the affiliated nations because we couldn't pay the Heavenly Tribute, and then pirates destroyed it."
"Are there pirates here too?"
"Idiot, this is the territory of Jin-sama. Not to mention pirates, even Marine Admirals wouldn't dare cause trouble here!"
The over million refugees from the One Piece World happily discussed amongst themselves.
Seeing this, Jin showed a smile of everything being under control.
Meanwhile, the Konoha's villagers hiding indoors, seeing the 'beggars' on the streets outside excitedly dancing, were shocked and puzzled, but also thought of a question-
'So many people were going to live in Konoha? Were there enough houses?'
Immediately after, they heard Jin announce again:
"Alright, everyone, now go and drag the people inside the houses out. Either kill them or throw them out. Their houses will be yours from now on. No need to worry about moral. These people are all underlings of the World Government. There's no need for mercy towards them."
Jin's words made the four old bastards turn pale with shock.
Although they didn't understand what the 'World Government' was, they immediately realized what Jin intended to do-
Replace the current Konoha's villagers with these beggars!
You Konoha people don't support me?
Fine!
I'll just change the batch.
Uchiha · Capitalist · Jin suddenly remembered a classic saying from his previous life's homeland:
If you don't do it, there are plenty of others who will.