"United Nations?"
"That's right!" Lin Nan nodded. "The Shinobi Nations' United Nations, formed by all the countries in this world. The national structures remain unchanged, but they will all become members of the United Nations!"
"Each country's surveillance department will select a chief representative from their ten council members, who will report directly to me. This is what you need to do!"
"Have I made myself clear enough?"
The Five Kage nodded in unison.
In other words, this so-called United Nations was merely a more diplomatic way of unifying the shinobi world.
If the national divisions were to be abolished outright, the common people would need time to adapt.
However, by establishing a United Nations, a super-state encompassing the entire shinobi world, everything would be resolved smoothly.
Initially, the Five Kage were quite resistant and wary of Lin Nan, especially the Raikage.
Despite being forced by Lin Nan's overwhelming power, he still wore his displeasure almost openly on his face!
However, after Lin Nan's lengthy explanation, even with his mind not entirely clear, he found no fault with it.
No one who had become a Kage, especially in this era, was a fool.
The Five Kage, as leaders of their respective villages, were primarily concerned with the interests and development of their villages.
Lin Nan's method directly assisted two of the poorer villages. While it appeared to infringe upon the interests of the other three villages on the surface, in reality, the village leaders' authority had also increased.
It could even be said that, with the exception of Tsunade, the other four Kage were persuaded by Lin Nan.
Perhaps "persuaded" was an overstatement, but Lin Nan had shown enough sincerity!
Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction. Lin Nan's previous bold pronouncements of world peace and threats of annihilation for non-compliance, which sounded frightening and caused widespread panic, were now backed by concrete actions.
After all, such words and actions were not those of a madman solely seeking to dominate.
This indicated that Lin Nan might simply be choosing a different path.
But who could know for sure until it was walked?
It was like the thin line separating a madman from a genius.
However, they could never have imagined that this was merely Lin Nan transplanting his nine years of compulsory education from his previous life.
Indeed, this was Lin Nan's plan.
First, use overwhelming military might to suppress all opposition, then use a combination of soft and hard tactics, and finally, use practical actions and irrefutable logic to show them the truth.
He even offered the revival of the dead as a "carrot"!
Although Lin Nan was not skilled at brainwashing, and in his past life, he was often swayed by others' promises, this did not stop him from directly imitating what he had seen.
However, Lin Nan's intentions were genuine.
These were all the paths Lin Nan intended to take.
As for Tsunade, her emotions were more complex. But at this juncture, it was undeniable that what Lin Nan proposed was indeed feasible.
"What do I need to do?" Naruto suddenly asked.
Turning to look at Naruto, Lin Nan noticed a flicker of light returning to his eyes.
Yes, this was the effect I wanted.
Lin Nan nodded inwardly. "You will follow Lady Tsunade and learn diligently. I look forward to you becoming Hokage, and I look forward to you building a peaceful shinobi world alongside me in the future!"
Naruto nodded slowly, aware that he still had much to learn.
Looking towards the distant rising sun, Naruto suddenly felt a different kind of emotion welling up within him.
His initial thoughts were similar to Lin Nan's; he knew he couldn't change things alone and a roundabout approach was necessary.
But now, it seemed that everything was developing in a way he hadn't imagined.
It was as if Mr. Lin was still the same Mr. Lin, just taking a different path.
"Uh? Can I ask what we're supposed to do?" Deidara couldn't help but interject.
The four of them were in a rather awkward situation. They had witnessed Lin Nan's power, but given the Akatsuki's arrogance, they couldn't say they feared Lin Nan, just that it felt strange.
Firstly, they were not from this world. Secondly, it seemed that since arriving in this world, they had been relegated to mere bystanders.
They were the Akatsuki, the world's number one mercenary organization, weren't they?
To have fallen to this extent...
"Oh, right, I forgot to introduce them!" Lin Nan immediately said. "These four, you might be old acquaintances, but in reality, they are not from the same world as you. You might not believe me, but you only need to know that they will henceforth be the direct law enforcement department of the United Nations, named 'Akatsuki'!"
"Uh..." Deidara chuckled. "I heard you talking about establishing a nation or something, but we're just mercenaries. We're good at fighting, but we don't understand laws and enforcement."
"It's fine, as long as you can fight!" Lin Nan nodded slowly. "However, we are still a bit short-handed. Perhaps we can find some helpers!"
"Helpers? What helpers?" Deidara was taken aback.
"Alright, the five Kage, our discussion is concluded. You now only need to return to your respective countries, communicate with your Daimyo, and then begin to implement this matter. I will contact you again later. Thank you for your trouble!"
The Five Kage were given their leave. They exchanged glances and then turned to depart.
Lin Nan had made himself very clear, and his plans for the future were quite explicit.
As for the specifics, a great deal of time would be needed for deliberation; it was not something that could be explained in a short while.
After the Five Kage left, only the four members of the Akatsuki remained in the hall.
"Didn't the leader say? He would re-establish the Akatsuki in this world. Although this world has changed somewhat, your nature remains the same. In other words, you can simply consider that I have hired you to work for me!"
Lin Nan said.
"Oh, then I understand! Hmm!" Deidara nodded, then whispered, "But the power levels in this world are clearly higher than in our world, world-destroying!"
"Uh... it's actually about the same!" Lin Nan grinned.
After this so-called Fourth Great Ninja War, the power levels would more or less return to normal, but there would still be the Ōtsutsuki crisis to deal with.
However, Lin Nan already had corresponding countermeasures for this.
"With only four of us, we probably won't be able to handle matters for the entire shinobi world!" Sasori suddenly spoke, being more rational.
Lin Nan smiled. "Of course, it won't just be the four of you. There are some familiar faces too!"
"Familiar faces?"
"You might find them familiar, and their personalities might differ slightly from the ones you know, but overall, they won't be too different!"
"What do you mean?"
"You'll know when the time comes!"