Heian-kyō.
The capital of the Land of Fire.
This place is clearly much more prosperous than Konoha, with gambling dens and brothels lining the streets.
Only after leaving the ninja village will you discover this.
Ninjas are actually quite rare.
Konoha is the center of the Land of Fire's military power, followed by the Fire Temple.
The gap between the two is also huge.
Kagami Uchiha wore a loose black robe, with Narukami hanging at his waist, but no headband.
His clothes had no family crest, making him look like a Ronin roaming the streets.
In Kagami Uchiha's eyes, the so-called prosperous Heian-kyō was nothing special; perhaps it would be more interesting a few decades from now.
He didn't have many entertainment activities, partly because he didn't really like them, and partly because there really wasn't much fun in this era.
"Hehe, looking at this group of people reminds me of the Heian Period."
Inside the Gate of Sealing, Sukuna gently pinched his chin, seemingly savoring something.
With the presence of the Dragon Vein, the sealed space became much brighter.
Sukuna sat atop the ox skull, his feet treading on the pool of blood.
That was a really interesting era, with lots of good-tasting guys.
"So you're finally talking? I thought you couldn't stand being withdrawn. The mighty King of Curses, you can actually sulk?"
Since their last encounter, Sukuna hadn't spoken during his free time, Kagami Uchiha to believe he couldn't handle the blow.
"Kagami Uchiha, I already know that you will not release me, nor will you believe my words."
Sukuna gritted his teeth. "But can you even communicate normally, kid?"
Has anyone ever told you that you have a really nasty way of speaking?
Kagami Uchiha parted his lips slightly.
"Sorry, I'm used to it and I don't plan to change."
"If you can't stand it, you can plug your ears."
As they were walking, a woman of some beauty staggered over, dressed in the typical attire of a courtesan.
"Hey kid, wanna play a game?"
Kagami Uchiha turned his head, smiled, and waved his hand. "No need, I don't have any money."
"You're so pretty, I don't want your money!"
"Sorry, I have other things to do. Thank you for the compliment." Kagami Uchiha quickened his pace.
Sukuna sneered, "Why not just kill such a weak human? It's a shame you possess such great power."
"I remember Yuji Itadori was a high school student, right? When you possessed his body, didn't you study at all?"
"Why kill her when a few words could have resolved the matter?"
"Kill her, then kill the Patrol Team, and fight your way all the way to Daimyo's Residence... Is that really necessary?"
"I told you before, I hate senseless killing."
"I've already given up on educating you, and you still have the nerve to try to educate me?"
"So, with two faces, does having thicker skin really make you more shameless?"
It's all because of you that I have such strong emotional fluctuations.
Sukuna calmed his anger and said in a deep voice:
"Why don't you go and kill that old man named Ban? You couldn't kill him before, but you should be able to now."
"Even if such a powerful person is on the verge of death, he will still live. That old man is definitely plotting some terrifying plan."
Sukuna was still bothered by Uchiha Madara calling him filthy and wanting to chain him up.
Even if I can't kill him right now, it's good to see Kagami Uchiha kill him.
"I went there while you were sleeping."
Kagami Uchiha chuckled, "Lord Madara is really heartless; he didn't even inform me before moving."
Is that what I call sleeping...?
Whether I can see the outside world or not depends on you!
Moreover, I don't need to sleep!
"You've been following that brat named Obito for many years, haven't you? You knew all along that brat was Madara's successor?"
Sukuna used to be too lazy to think about these kinds of questions, but now she can connect the clues with a little thought.
"It seems you, like you know me, also possess prophetic abilities regarding this world..."
"There was something before, but now... fate must be in complete chaos, all sorts of Gyuki could appear."
"But..."
"But you're invincible?" Sukuna sneered, finally finding an opportunity to retort to the brat.
Kagami Uchiha smiled and shook his head, "You really are a petty person. Not only Madara, but are you still holding a grudge against Satoru Gojo?"
"What I want to say is... you have to do your best, Sukuna."
"You can't satisfy me at all right now."
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Daming City.
"Tobirama- nii... it really is you!"
The daimyo of the Land of Fire was an old man with sagging skin, a pale complexion, and deep-set eyes; it was obvious at a glance that he was weak.
It was several years after Tobirama became Hokage that Enichi Sōjun succeeded to the position of Daimyo.
The two had met several times, Tobirama Senju's wisdom and methods left a deep impression on him, earning him great respect.
At that time, Konoha didn't need to send anyone to Heian-kyō to collect money. Every quarter, the daimyo would send someone to deliver money and supplies to Konoha.
Looking at someone I used to know, now so old.
It was only Tobirama truly realized the passage of time.
He wasn't one to reminisce about the past. "Zong Chun, you know what happened in Konoha, right?"
"You don't need to know how I got back; I want to know your opinion on that matter."
If Kagami Uchiha had simply seized power through Tobirama Senju wouldn't have cared much.
Perhaps I'll stay for a few years to observe whether this Uchiha brat is suitable to be Hokage. If he can really do a good job, I'd be willing to return to the Pure Land.
Only...
Kagami Uchiha's methods are too ruthless.
The Konoha Ninja Clan suffered heavy casualties; some clans that had followed the Senju since the Warring States Period were reduced to just a few members, or even completely wiped out.
Moreover, he did not take the Hokage Position, but arranged for one of his subordinates to become Hokage.
This clearly places the Uchiha above the village.
It's worth noting that in order to better integrate the clan and the village, the Senju Clan didn't hesitate to abandon the name of the Senju of the Forest.
Even Tsunade and Nawaki don't have surnames.
Whether it's a village or a clan, that's why Tobirama Senju hated Kagami Uchiha.
As the daimyo of the Land of Fire, he couldn't possibly be unaware of what happened in Konoha.
Moreover...
Enichi Sōjun took out a letter and sighed, "The First Hokage Lord and my father pioneered the system of one country, one village, supporting each other, and that's what I'm doing too."
"But... Kagami Uchiha's words are practically treating the daimyo as vassals... This... is too much!"
"Now that you're here, Brother Tobirama, please..."
Suddenly, Tobirama Senju's expression changed.
With a furrowed brow, he left only one sentence before disappearing from the spot.
"Kagami Uchiha is here. Agree to all his demands first! Don't die, Munemoto."
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Outside Daming City.
More than a dozen corpses lay scattered about, their blood staining the stone pavement.
Watching Kagami Uchiha stroll leisurely past the corpse, the last Guardian Ninja who hadn't dared to make a move trembled like a leaf, his voice shaking.
"We...we were just...doing it to protect the Daimyo...you..."
"Why... why do you, a powerful person like yourself, have to be so ruthless as to exterminate them all?!"
In the end, the young man roared with all his might.
Kagami Uchiha brushed past him, his deep eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.
What are you talking about?
"It's only natural for the strong to kill the weak."
Splash...
The small pieces of flesh collapsed after Kagami Uchiha walked away.