Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-30172350-20170617092643/@comment-26104757-20170617103142

Strong?

Not particularly.

Well, I suppose. However, wasn't the Bloody Mist era instigated by Obito, replacing Madara's previous inclination toward Kirigakure by his name through the current Fourth Mizukage, and Three Tails Jinchuriki, Yagura? I'm not entirely sure what Obito's intentions were when he decided to alter the ranking system, but it all seemed rather impractical to me, if not cruel. What was the point? His general motive at the time, (strengthening the Akatsuki and acquiring Bijuu) proved to be successful considering he revealed his suppose self to Kisame, and recruited him, while already having a Bijuu, the Three Tails, in his possession.

So why the Bloody Mist?

I speculate two possible reasons that act upon Obito's pre-meditated realisation to prepare for an impending war, but oppose each other equally. Obito either;

One, disrupt Kirigakure's military strength to benefit him when the Nations eventually join forces, and total their numbers.

Or Two, improve the quality of each Ninja so that the Mist can be used as a potential weapon shall the need ever arise.

Despite what he wanted, I do believe in some portion that the Bloody Mist earned their reputation as strong because of this. But to which benefit? I don't know.