NationStates Jolt Archive

Master Tsunade, the Legendary Sucker and Fifth Hokage of Konohagekure Village watched the Godulans and other denizens of the galaxy clean up the mess left by the Cylons and their Balroggan allies. So far, so good, the radiation has now gone down to manageable levels and the planetary shield generators have been restored to full power. But the loss of so many Konoha citizens made her want to cry, as the population has essentially been cut by 2/3s.

"Well, I not stand for that!" Tsunade roared over a cup of sake as she mulled over the population figures and the ecology damage reports. "I must have more citizens to worship my beautiful figure and learn the ways of the Will of Fire! Shizune!"

Shizune knew that tone of voice and sighed in exasperation. Another crazy scheme by the Mistress of Punches! "Yes, Tsunade-sama?"

"Prepare a press conference! It's time to address the population problem!" Tsunade yelled.

Shizune suddenly had a weird look on her face, but an order was an order. "Ok!"

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Hokage Mansion Press Conference Room

"Ladies and gentlemen!" Tsunade spoke at the press conference. "By order of the office of the Hokage, I have decreed the following measures and urge the High Council to follow it for all other planets of the Coredian nation!"

"Our population has been severely curtailed by the attack from the Cylons! We must have respond in kind to ensure that this attack shall mean nothing to us! I have, with the blessing of the Hokage Council, enacted a Baby Boom Program to take effect immediately!"

"What is this baby boom program!" A reporter asked.

"Glad you asked." Tsunade grinned. "Simply put: make babies! Lots of babies! We shall be like rabbits! We shall be like Ratatta! We shall be so innumerable that we'll swamp all who get in our way! As a bonus, the more babies you make, the greater the tax breaks you will gain! Immigrants shall be invited to participate as well. The more the merrier!"

"Thank you, and may the Force be with you!"

The audience were shocked and many started to blush. And that night and many nights afterwards, many a man and many a woman loved each other very, very much and...well, the rest will be history...

Message From Commodore Alcott, New Dornalian People's Navy and Commander of the Konoha Quarantine

"It has come to our attention that the Hokage intends to commit her people to a crash program to replenish the population of Konoha. We are surprised she has chosen this point to do so, as there seems to be still some work to do to put the planet back to normal, such as building infrastructure and reseeding the famous trees the planet is known for.

However, it is vital repopulation should begin, if metered carefully. As such, I will have the People's Navy's personnel continue their present mandate to provide relief in country. In addition, I would like to remind those, especially certain elements within my home nation's political society, who intend to reply to the Hokage's request for immigrants that they must pass People's Navy inspection first. That is all."

The last part was targeted at the Masaki Ouendan, natch. Alcott then had his main doctor send a message to the Hokage, asking for a meeting.

"Tsunade-sama, the Dornalians are requesting a meeting with us." Shizune said.

"Oh, very well. Pencil them in after the next meeting." Tsunade replied. She was beginning to sober up and wondered what the hell was she thinking announcing such a thing. Oh well, it'll give the people something to look forward to rather than more dreary days.

Since the announcement of the Baby Boom Program by the Hokage, the Ganoxian Alliance has experienced a certain decrease in doctors recently. Most have 'jumped ship' intending to find better jobs at Konoha investing in the future, literal, growth of Konoha.

"Just think of the potential financial security in healthcare. Its going to be tremendous!" a doctor said as he carried off his loosely packed suitcase with what seems to be a cord hanging out.

The Ganoxian Council has issued concern over the certain migration of doctors, "With this sudden 'mass exodus' of doctors, we are issuing out incentives to doctors to attract them back or to keep the remaining doctors we have from leaving." Chairman Kotor said in a holo announcement to the nation.

Well it certainly seems promising but it certainly looks bleak for the Ganoxian health system.

Dr. Sandra Yulan reporting, Ganoxian Associated Press.

Letter of Concern to the Nation of CoreWorlds:

It has come to my attention that the Government is encouraging a Baby Program. This has given me some concern. While I don't see any problem with people having as many children as they desire, I'm worried about the effects of health this will have on women. These sorts of stunts can round in all people. Poor people in desperate need of money, teenagers, and what really has me worried, greedy OB/GYN doctors who either have no experience, or are so greedy they will put their own finances above the health of the woman.

Please work to ensure that the health of women will not be compromised in this case. Childbirth is a very risky thing and requires a tremendous amount of care and responsibility.

Dr. Maria Burton
OB/GYN

"Tsunade-sama, the Dornalians are requesting a meeting with us." Shizune said.

"Oh, very well. Pencil them in after the next meeting." Tsunade replied. She was beginning to sober up and wondered what the hell was she thinking announcing such a thing. Oh well, it'll give the people something to look forward to rather than more dreary days.

After said next meeting, Commodore Alcott could be found knocking on Tsunade's door, accompanied by a short, somewhat gruff individual. Both were in their Dress Uniforms, so they had ties, shirts, the works. The man with Alcott, notably, had a cadeucus and a Red Cross badge on his lapels, which betrayed his medical rank.

He then bowed at 45 degree angle along with the doctor, and said, "Hokage-sama, I'm Commodore Alcott, this is my Chief Medical Officer, Dr. James Kineally." Kineally nodded and said, "Former Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, thank you."

Alcott nodded, and he said, "Hokage-sama, we've heard about your baby boom project. And we are intrigued." Putting his finger up to his mouth and then, losing himself in thought for a moment coming back, replied, "My Chief Med Officer wanted to know some things about your medical infrastructure." Kineally then said, "Specifically, if it needs some help expanding to meet the anticipated amount of newborns you're going to have people be siring." Grimly, he said, "People's Navy and the others are doing their part, and the Commodore's people here have begun clearing Ganoxan and Dornalian civilian medical personnel into Konoha at an increased pace. But as I see it, there's still work to be done on expanding the medical and educational infrastructure. We'd be willing to help, but this seems like an ambitious task you've got running here."

Alcott chuckled nervously, "Ever the pessimist, isn't he?"