The four Kage were completely shocked.
Before arriving, they had indeed seen the massive agricultural base, wondering just how much food it could produce.
They had also witnessed the machines in operation, realizing their efficiency far surpassed the physical strength of shinobi.
Even if the Earth Style ninjutsu cast by shinobi packed more raw power, it lacked such incredible endurance.
Even a Jōnin couldn't match the work efficiency of these machines.
For the first time, they recognized the true power of technology; when applied to production, it was undeniably superior to shinobi.
Furthermore, if given the choice, they didn't want more wars. Every one of them had lost close relatives on the battlefield.
Not to mention their subordinates, some of whom had lost both parents to war.
The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, was particularly shaken.
The temptation was simply too great for him.
If they truly developed technology, perhaps the barren Sand Village wouldn't even have to worry about resource shortages anymore.
"My Lord, if we develop technology, could the Sand Village be transformed into a prosperous place like the Leaf Village?"
This was his greatest concern right now. If it could be achieved, he would throw his full support behind its development.
Ōnoki also wore a look of anticipation.
The vast majority of the Land of Earth's territory consisted of solid rock, making it entirely unsuitable for growing crops.
If it could be turned into an agricultural base, they could produce massive amounts of food.
There would be absolutely no need to wage war against other nations.
Unfortunately, their land was made of hard boulders rather than soft soil.
He figured this was impossible to change.
Ryōsuke looked at the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, and mused aloud.
"Turning a desert into a woodland is not impossible."
"Although it would be extremely difficult, if we vigorously develop technology, there might come a day in the future when the entire Land of Wind is transformed into a lush woodland."
"You must understand that before the Land of Wind degraded into a desert, it was undoubtedly a dense forest."
This didn't require much thought; it was a certainty. Most deserts were formed this way, whether through natural disasters or other factors.
The Wind Daimyō looked at Uchiha Ryōsuke, his heart surging with excitement, as if he could already see the scorching, desolate desert turning into a verdant forest.
What a miraculous sight that would be.
"Very well, My Lord. The Sand Village is willing to follow the Alliance's arrangements, establish schools, and cultivate talent."
"Excellent."
Ryōsuke was highly pleased; it seemed things were going much smoother than he had anticipated.
At this moment, Ōnoki also spoke up.
"My Lord, if the terrain of the Land of Wind can be transformed into a verdant forest, is it possible for our Stone Village as well?"
If the Stone Village could also be transformed into a forested landscape, what reason would they have to envy the Leaf Village?
Their Stone Village was also incredibly desolate.
In terms of resources, they couldn't even compare to the Cloud Village or the Leaf Village.
There was a reason why those two were the most powerful nations on the continent: their environments provided them with more resources, making them far wealthier.
Hearing Ōnoki's words, Ryōsuke pondered for a moment.
He had visited the Land of Earth once before. It was covered in Gobi-like wastelands. Truth be told, the region was mostly solid rock with very little soil. He didn't know how such an environment had formed, but with vigorous technological development, it was still manageable.
"Of course it is. Under the advancement of technology, even transforming the terrain of the Land of Earth into a lush green forest is entirely possible."
Ōnoki felt a surge of excitement. If this was truly possible, he had absolutely no reason not to support technological development.
"My Lord, we are also willing to establish new schools, vigorously cultivate talent, and develop technology."
The other two Kage naturally agreed as well.
Not to mention Terumī Mei, who wouldn't harbor any ulterior motives and would undoubtedly follow Ryōsuke to the very end.
This wasn't an unconditional betrayal of her village's interests; rather, by following such a powerhouse, her village was guaranteed to reap even greater benefits.
And Tsunade, naturally, would not object either.
Whatever Ryōsuke said went. Truth be told, Ryōsuke's foresight and knowledge were far superior to hers, even though he was much younger than her.
Seeing that all of them had agreed, Ryōsuke knew that two of the Alliance's major foundations had been established.
The foundations of the Alliance were absorbing talent and developing technology. Only then would they have the power to rule the entire world.
"Since that is settled, you may all return for now."
"Stay in the Leaf Village for the next few days. The specifics of the Alliance still need to be finalized."
At the very least, the power structure and governing bodies needed to be established. It wasn't like he could spend all his time figuring it out alone.
He had already thought of a great solution: finding capable talents to assist him.
The four Kage took their leave.
Only Tsunade and Ryōsuke remained in the room. Tsunade looked at Ryōsuke with a face full of excitement.
"I didn't expect things to succeed so easily. I thought they would put up a massive fight."
After all, the position of Daimyō had been passed down for countless generations since ancient times, and now, it was essentially being abolished.
From now on, the Alliance would be the ruler of this world. Without a doubt, the shinobi world was entering a brand-new era.
And the leader of this Alliance was, naturally, the man standing beside her.
Ryōsuke also hadn't expected it to be this easy.
"Alright, go and call Nara Shikaku over. I have something I want to discuss with him."
"Okay, he's just in the next room."
Hearing this, Tsunade immediately stepped out to call Shikaku.
Within a few minutes, Shikaku pushed the door open and entered.
Tsunade followed closely behind him.
Shikaku, of course, knew what had just transpired in this room. Judging by everyone's reactions, it was clearly a massive success. It seemed the world was truly turning over a new leaf.
He was also incredibly thrilled. He never expected to be a participant in making history.
"May I ask what My Lord needs of me?"
Ryōsuke said with a smile on his face.
"I called you over because I have a job for you, of course. I am the Alliance Leader of the shinobi world, so I plan to make you the new Vice Leader to temporarily oversee operations. Are you willing?"
Shikaku's expression changed drastically.
"I'm afraid I'm not quite qualified for that."
"The new members joining the Alliance are the Kage of the various villages. Our Leaf Village also has the Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan."
"I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to command their respect."
In terms of combat power and seniority, he was nowhere near as strong as those figures.
Honestly speaking, if he were to issue orders, how many would genuinely be willing to obey?
Ryōsuke chuckled and said.
"You don't need to worry about that. With me here, they wouldn't dare disobey."
"As for the position of Vice Leader, don't think of it as a role of immense power or extreme prestige. It's simply a position meant to serve the world. The most important requirements are capability and a sharp mind."