The Beginning of Konoha's New Chapter

In the Warring States Period, there was a Uchiha girl named Hikari who awakened her Mangekyo Sharingan. Her Dojutsu Technique was named [Yachihoko]. To counter the pressure from the Senju Clan, Hikari was trained by her clan as a weapon, and her clan even transplanted other Dojutsu Techniques into her to enhance her power.

Because of her overwhelmingly powerful strength, she gradually became feared by other clans and was eventually sealed by a joint effort of the Senju Clan and the Sarutobi Clan.

"The Sarutobi Clan is worthy of this? And the sealing location... wasn't written?"

Looking at the family chronicle in his hands, which had no beginning or end, like a eunuch's novel, Uchiha Takeyasu really wanted to slap the person who wrote it—if you can't write it, don't!

(I'll find time to ask the Clan Head and the Elders... Never mind, they probably don't know either.)

(I'll ask Sarutobi Sasuke directly.)

(I don't know if Uchiha Hikari survived, but a potential Mangekyo is worth a trip.)

"This is... the Chinoike Clan, the Ketsuryūgan."

Continuing to flip through, Uchiha Takeyasu discovered another chronicle that piqued his interest.

In the Warring States Period, when ninja clans were casually hired by nobles and powerful families, and ninjas would risk their lives for a sum of money, the Uchiha Clan, with its good reputation and formidable strength, once accepted a commission from the Land of Lightning's Daimyo to suppress the Ketsuryūgan bloodline—the Chinoike Clan—which could rival the Uchiha Clan in genjutsu at the time.

Without the crutch of genjutsu, the Chinoike Clan was directly exiled by the Uchiha Clan to the Hell Valley in the Land of Hot Water. The Chinoike Clan Head at the time tried to negotiate with the Uchiha, but was directly rejected by the Uchiha Clan Head at the time—the strongest genjutsu clan in the Ninja World could only be the Uchiha!

"The entrance to the [Paradise] world is in the Land of Hot Water, and Hell Valley is also in the Land of Hot Water. Once I find out Uchiha Hikari's sealing location, I'll go take a look."

Having made his plan, Uchiha Takeyasu stretched lazily. Seeing that it was about time, he left the library and, after a brief moment of tidying up with Uchiha Shikata and the others who had returned, they headed to the banquet venue together.

Minamoto Kazuhiko, who had been waiting at the banquet venue, never dreamed that the Uchiha and Senju, who had been on the verge of conflict, would reach an agreement so quickly—the Uchiha would take the lead as Hokage, and an era of peace would begin between the two sides.

(It's practically credit gained for free.)

(Senju Moriki is untrustworthy, talking nonsense.)

Minamoto Kazuhiko adjusted his attire in front of the mirror, a gentle smile on his face, and walked to the entrance hall of the banquet, personally greeting the lowly ninjas he used to look down upon.

Ever since witnessing that blood-colored samurai giant, Minamoto Kazuhiko, who was no fool, no longer dared to put on airs in front of Konoha. He cast aside all the arrogance of royalty and adopted an attitude of befriending influential ministers within the Daimyo's court.

At the same time, he was secretly庆幸 Konoha's strength.

The Land of Fire was located at a crucial point in the Ninja World's transportation network, serving as a vital route connecting the eastern, western, northern, and southern parts of the world.

Not only did it occupy the center of the Ninja World, possessing the most fertile and prosperous territory, with favorable weather year-round, but even scattering some seeds in the soil would result in a bountiful harvest the following year.

Its incredibly wealthy land made surrounding wolves and tigers salivate, and the war with the Land of Lightning had already sounded the alarm for the Land of Fire.

However, with the existence of the Konoha Hidden Village, he, as the future Daimyo, could still rest easy.

Furthermore, his sister was to marry into the Uchiha clan, becoming the Clan Head's wife and the Hokage's wife. With the two families becoming in-laws, it was not impossible that one day, the Daimyo's power could extend into Konoha Hidden Village.

Minamoto Kazuhiko was sketching out a beautiful blueprint for the future in his mind when he suddenly saw several figures approaching. Their clan crests, recognized by his prior research, brought a smile to his face as he walked towards them.

"Welcome, Clan Head Sarutobi. I am Minamoto Kazuhiko. Please, follow me."

As time went on, clan heads of ninja clans possessing Kage-level experts and outstanding members from their respective clans also arrived one after another. Among them, two former Kage-level individuals from the Anbu were also invited to be seated.

The spacious hall was soon filled with people. After Uchiha Takeyasu and the others arrived, the banquet officially began.

"Everyone, today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Konoha."

Uchiha Takeyasu raised his wine cup, and everyone followed suit.

In this quiet hall, under the respectful gaze of the powerful individuals, Uchiha Takeyasu felt the splendor of power for the first time.

His every word and action captivated their attention.

A casual command could influence the rise and fall of nearly two hundred thousand people in Konoha, the millions of citizens in the Land of Fire, and even the common folk of the entire Ninja World.

It was tens of thousands of times stronger than genjutsu like Kotoamatsukami or Tsukuyomi.

Power is the strongest genjutsu!

"Where the leaves dance, a fire will burn on and on. The fire's light will continue to illuminate the village, and the new leaves will take root and sprout."

This was the Will of Fire that everyone was familiar with, and it was also Uchiha Takeyasu's will—his Ascension Points would also burn on and on.

The young Hokage's gaze slowly swept across the entire venue, his voice, with its rising and falling tones, reaching the ears of the assembled strong individuals.

"With this wine, we bid farewell to the past. My Uchiha Clan wishes to forge a new future for Konoha with all of you."

"Cheers, everyone!"

After a cup of clear sake, the atmosphere in the venue heated up. People began to toast each other continuously, and Uchiha Takeyasu, seated at the head table, accepted every toast.

After three rounds of drinks and five courses of food, Uchiha Takeyasu, having had his fill, cast a glance around.

The Uchiha Three Elders were surrounded, reminiscing about the grudges and enmities of the Warring States Period with the older generation. Uchiha Rai, Barru, and Naka, the three captains of the Security Department, were also unable to hold their liquor and were being toasted heavily by a group of youngsters.

Finally, there was Uchiha Naori, who didn't touch a drop of alcohol. Like a flower on a high mountain, she sat quietly beside him. Her gentle and beautiful face, with her tender and rosy thin lips, was deeply imprinted in Uchiha Takeyasu's heart under the lamplight.

A desire for beauty and admiration, a drive for procreation etched into his very being, converged into an adoration for the purple-haired girl. This compelled Uchiha Takeyasu to approach Uchiha Naori, and amidst the girl's confused and shy expression, he took her hand.

"Naori, will you be my wife?"

Recanting his previous thought, the blush on the girl's face was the strongest genjutsu in the world!

Even the Uchiha traitor could try his best to create a new world for his beloved Rin!

It was the same face he had seen during the day, yet with just two touches of red, Uchiha Takeyasu's heart pounded wildly, as if it would leap out of his throat.

Instantly feeling a dry mouth, Uchiha Takeyasu's mind went blank. He didn't know what to say next and could only anxiously await Uchiha Naori's reply.

Sensing the commotion, the hall gradually fell silent. Minamoto Kazuhiko was even more nervous than Uchiha Takeyasu, incredibly regretting why he had followed past etiquette and hadn't brought Minamoto Kaori with him.

Minamoto Kazuhiko had already decided—if Minamoto Kaori couldn't be his main wife, she could be a concubine!

In the hall where the silence was so profound one could hear a pin drop, Uchiha Naori's beautiful eyes reflected Uchiha Takeyasu's slightly nervous face. Smelling the alcohol on him, her gaze flickered, and she softly said, "Young Lord, you're drunk."

(Why am I thinking about wanting to 'suck' Tachibana at this moment...)

Uchiha Takeyasu, who had failed his first confession in life, subconsciously collapsed into the girl's warm, sweet embrace, drunk.