The nobles within the Land of Red were tense, but it wasn't all bad.
At least, to avoid being manipulated as puppets by ninjas acting in their name, they had temporarily become "loving to their people as if they were their own children."
Under the governance of these nobles, taxes were reduced, allowing the local residents to feel grateful towards the nobles ruling over them, thinking that this year they might be able to save more food, make good money, and buy new clothes to wear.
Little did they know, this was merely a method for the nobles to showcase their "benevolence." Once this tense period passed, they would revert to their old ways.
Taxes would still increase, and life would still be arduous.
However, this was only temporary, as sooner or later, the people of Konoha would truly come to their side and lead them to truly manage their own affairs—
History, like a mighty river, flowed relentlessly forward.
