Chapter 317: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou [317]
Since the conclusion of the Chūnin Exams, the entire ninja world had fallen into an eerie calm, with the nations tacitly agreeing to a rare state of peace.
Even some small countries, previously embroiled in internal conflicts, began to settle down under the influence of this newfound harmony.
After the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumī, launched a counteroffensive to reclaim the Hidden Mist Village, she publicly announced that the infamous Bloody Mist policies were the result of a mysterious figure manipulating the Mizukage. She officially abolished the Bloody Mist doctrine.
At the same time, Mei initiated sweeping reforms in the Mist Village, targeting those who were unwilling to adapt or those whose minds had long been corrupted by cruelty and perversion. Such individuals were either expelled or hunted down.
The turmoil within the Land of Water subsided as Konoha's reinforcements helped secure victory after victory, leaving no room for further resistance. Taking advantage of the Mist Village's reforms, the integration of Konoha and the Mist proceeded smoothly.
Projects such as military collaboration, education, healthcare, and missions were initiated. Notably, the ninja academies of Konoha and the Mist began an exchange program.
Half of the students traveled to Konoha to study together. For these young students—and their parents as well—this development brought great relief. At the very least, they no longer had to dread the deadly graduation exams.
For those about to graduate, joint teams comprising Konoha and Mist Ninja were formed to improve cooperation and build camaraderie. This effort was especially significant in the areas where Konoha's forces were stationed within the Mist Village, fostering a growing exchange between the two nations.
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In the Mizukage's Office.
"Mizukage-sama, the situation has been shifting rapidly. Initially, there was some resistance to the collaboration, but ever since the abolition of the Bloody Mist doctrine and the implementation of the new policies, people's attitudes have grown much more positive..."