Konoha
It was nighttime, and a grand banquet was underway. All the lights in the venue, large and small, were lit up, creating a magnificent and dazzling spectacle, like a scene from heaven.
Even a famous Daimyo who had seen it all couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
" Konoha has really changed a lot in the last two years."
"Even the capital city seems insignificant compared to Konoha."
Before the Daimyo could finish speaking, a hint of dejection flashed across his face. The attendants surrounding the Daimyo all lowered their heads at that moment, not daring to make a sound.
The next moment... Daimyo's expression brightened again. Wouldn't it be a pity to waste such a wonderful banquet and such a beautiful time?
The nobles of the Land of Fire and the high-ranking officials of Konoha were all present. They discussed everything about Konoha, and unintentionally, Konoha gave these nobles a little bit of a capital shock.
At this moment, the two poles reversed.
The ninjas, who had always been low-class and lived a miserable life, suddenly upgraded their weapons and built up such a large fortune in just one or two years.
The greedy nobles spread their arms wide, as if they wanted to embrace the entire Hidden Konoha Village.
Konoha earned this fortune, so why shouldn't they earn it too?
Fearing Konoha's powerful military might, they dared not seize by force or trickery, but with their status and vast wealth, they could still make a fortune by engaging in legitimate cooperation with Konoha.
This was an era of rampant capital expansion, and those who controlled it wielded power and wealth. The combined power of the two is unimaginable.
However Uchiha Nan was happy to see this happen.
The cake from the Land of Fire is huge; Konoha is already stuffed. If they want to eat another bite, they'll need someone to pour them water and pat their backs.
To hell with feudalism, let's have some capital, even if it's just capital.
Let's work together... happily increase output and make the pie bigger.
Isn't this good?
"This mansion is so luxurious, it's huge!"
Mito Uzumaki naturally received the invitation and marveled at the mansion's luxury.
Whether it's the location, the decoration, or the land area, well, this isn't a mansion she can afford, and even if you had the money, you couldn't buy one in Konoha.
"It's the Lord Hokage's private residence."
Toma Senju stood to the side and said in a low voice.
"That bastard must have embezzled!"
Mito Uzumaki is just being a sour grapes, falsely accusing someone of being innocent.
Uchiha Nan was not Tobirama Senju, who would embezzle funds from the Land of Fire to conduct experiments.
The profits from his businesses and shares are so high that even a printing press can't keep up.
However, these are all external things. In the world of Hokage, power is the foundation. Uchiha Nan has always regarded these mundane things as dirt. In the face of the power of the Six Paths, these things are nothing more than the moon in the mirror and flowers in the water.
The reason they painstakingly developed Konoha was simply because of the system's mission.
But regardless, Uchiha Nan was still the Hokage. He worked for the development of Konoha and the well-being of the villagers, so he was worthy of the Divine Robe he wore.
Uchiha Nan was very satisfied with the current progress. Everything was under his control. He was gradually eroding the Land of Fire, and then expanding outwards through capital and public opinion, eventually swallowing up the entire Hokage world.
Ideally, war could be avoided, but even a fool's eye would know that's impossible.
However, what Uchiha Nan wanted was not the crude and shoddy military conquest like that of Madara Uchiha.
The indiscriminate use of force is ultimately not a good thing.
Unless the killing machine nature of ninjas is reversed, the world will remain the same. Nobles will remain hidden in the shadows, high above, while ninjas will continue to fight each other endlessly just to fill their stomachs.
In the original Hokage story, Amegakure was reduced to ruins in Shippuden. Nagato was persuaded by Naruto's talk-no-jutsu and used the Rinne Reincarnation technique with his own life to revive the Konoha who had died in the war.
Nagato believed Naruto's words, thinking he was the chosen one who could save Amegakure and even the entire Ninja world.
Therefore, on his deathbed, he entrusted Naruto with the task of restoring Amegakure to its original state.
But in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Naruto has become the Seventh Land of Rain Konoha, and has two children. The Amegakure, however, remains a ruin, a scene of devastation, with its people starving.
It's not even as good as Amegakure during Pain's era.
So, is all of this Nagato's fault or Naruto's fault?
That's definitely the world's fault!
Uchiha Nan was a pure-blooded Uchiha; if there was any fault, it was the world's.
Therefore, the old world must be destroyed!
Unless a divine intervention occurs and an Otsutsuki falls from the sky, no one can stop Uchiha Nan from doing what he's about to do.
Uchiha Nan, dressed in Divine Robe, stood out in the crowd due to his prominent status and position, especially since he was currently single.
Unmarried young ladies from the aristocratic circle, dressed in their finest attire, stared at Uchiha Nan with eyes like those of prey. They all carried missions, whether for the prosperity of their clans or for their own future wealth and glory; the Lord Hokage of Konoha was an excellent husband.
Some insightful families, while attending the meeting, repeatedly emphasized that this was an opportunity for you to rise above your station and perhaps become the wife of Daimyo.
" Lord Hokage!!"
Tsunade looked at Uchiha Nan, who was surrounded by girls, and pouted, wanting to rush over and drive them all away.
"Alright, alright!!"
"At this time, Tsunade, you shouldn't cause any trouble. Girls should be more dignified."
Mito Uzumaki grabbed Tsunade. This wasn't the place for jealousy or rivalry, even though Tsunade came from a ninja clan and didn't place much importance on etiquette.
But this was, after all, a formal banquet. As the granddaughter of the Hokage, the daughter of the Senju Clan Head leader, and the princess of the Land of Fire, it would be extremely impolite for her to throw a tantrum without regard for decorum.
Tsunade was wearing a bright green cheongsam, her hair tied in a small ponytail, which added a touch of gentle elegance to her already youthful and beautiful Tsunade. Standing there, she truly looked like a lady from a noble family. Of course, that was on the condition that Tsunade couldn't speak.
Besides Tsunade, Uzumaki Luwei also brought Uzumaki Yangyue to the party. She was wearing the traditional clothing of the Uzumaki Clan, made of exquisite materials, with a lot of special patterns on the skirt. Her red hair was tied into two buns, making her look playful and cute, quite different from her usual style.
Yes. Of course, there's also Hyuga Takuma. He naturally wouldn't leave Hyuga Asuka behind. Maintaining her usual style, she wore a pale yellow kimono, quiet and elegant. Coupled with the strict upbringing of the Hyuga Clan, every move she made exuded grace. Even the nobles would praise her, saying she truly deserved to be called a lady of a prestigious family.
"I'm still so popular!"
Being favored by so many beautiful girls satisfied Uchiha Nan's vanity. But Uchiha Nan soon got tired of it; it was really tiring to have to keep a smile and act politely to deal with everyone.
Especially Uzumaki Old Man and Hyuga Old Man, who personally joined in. With so many people present, a full-blown fight was impossible, but some sarcastic remarks were inevitable.
Those two shameless old men!
Compared to the two old men's initiative, Toma Senju sat at a table, forcefully cutting his steak with a knife. The knife made an unpleasant sizzling sound as it rubbed against the porcelain bowl. He ate Uchiha Nan as a side dish, as if he were eating Uchiha Nan's flesh.
Just now, in the blink of an Tsunade, Tsunade was already hovering around Uchiha Nan.
Soon, Uchiha Nan saw an old acquaintance, Aodebiao from Kusagakure and a representative of the industrial faction.
These two are now riding high, having gained the support of Uchiha Nan and with Konoha as their backing, living a very prosperous life.
Uchiha Nan greeted the two of them, then picked up his wine glass and walked away.
Representatives from the six ministries and thirteen offices of the Land of Fire, as well as local powerful nobles from various major cities, all came.
Uchiha Nan felt like a social butterfly, constantly spinning around.
Next year, Konoha's capital will expand significantly, which will inevitably involve dealing with them. Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake, so it's necessary to get acquainted, exchange greetings, and deepen the relationship.
Friendships are formed when you help me and I help you.
This is also why Uchiha Nan went to great lengths to gather such a large group of people to Konoha.
Konoha helped them make money, creating a win-win situation; few would refuse Konoha's goodwill.
Therefore, wherever Uchiha Nan went, laughter and joy filled the air.
Of course, besides Uchiha Nan Hokage, there are many other social butterflies in Konoha, such as Nara Luyuan, Hyuga Takuma, and Uchiha Tomita, who are all using their positions to build connections for Konoha's expansion.
Due to the world imprint left by Kishimoto, ninjas have always been at the bottom of the social hierarchy among the nobility.
What aspects of the killing tools used in carrying out a mission are worth noting?
Only those great ninja clans with a history spanning thousands of years would receive special treatment from the nobles, but now the situation has reversed.
The nobles visibly noticed that the ninjas' thinking was wavering; they were no longer willing to remain confined to their past political lowlands and began to use their brains to befriend the high-ranking officials and nobles of the Land of Fire.
However, due to Konoha's military strength and wealth, everyone tacitly accepted this transgression.
But in times of national crisis, good generals are needed, and in times of turmoil, loyal ministers are revealed. The Daimyo had gathered a group of loyal ministers and generals around him, and they knew all along that Konoha was up to no good.
But I never expected that Konoha would be so bold now, directly daring to win over ministers right under the Daimyo's nose.
"Your Highness, the Lord Hokage of Konoha is even more popular with the ministers than you are."
The words of criticism quickly resonated with the crowd, and the small room Daimyo was alone was now filled with indignation.
They were all pitiful creatures persecuted by Konoha. The bloody expansion of capital is inevitably accompanied by evil, and is full of zero-sum games and the primitive jungle law of winner-takes-all.
They were a group of losers. Their resentment and the pursuit of self-interest led them to unite, hoping to incite the Daimyo to give Konoha a good beating.
Rebellion isn't about whether you want to do it, but whether you're capable of doing it.
Konoha is not only capable of rebellion, but also aspires to it. Limited by the worldview of the Mizore, it is currently accumulating strength, aiming to complete the change of dynasty in a relatively peaceful manner.
The feudal Daimyo system is outdated and must be swept into the dustbin of history. Uchiha Nan had no desire to be a Daimyo.
The sheer size of Konoha and the sheer volume of affairs it requires are enough to give Uchiha Nan a headache. If the affairs were to expand to the Land of Fire, or even the entire Ninja world, Uchiha Nan felt he would definitely go insane.
We should probably trust in our future wisdom and adopt a reasonable system to ensure the smooth operation of the Ninja world.
So, what do you want?
The Daimyo was somewhat helpless; loyal ministers and generals always seemed to be up to something. And their excuses were always so righteous and awe-inspiring that there was no way to escape them.
The world has changed. It's only a matter of time before ninjas gather together to form ninja villages and cease to be loose ninja clans. Self-preservation is the only way to survive in the long run.
I'm already halfway to the grave; I can't take any more stress.
"Your Highness, ninjas and nobles have always been two separate worlds. Nobles are responsible for ruling the country, while ninjas are responsible for protecting it. Nobles provide ninjas with material rewards, allowing them to live a wealthy life without engaging in production. This has been the rule for thousands of years."
"Even the First Hokage, who was as powerful as Konoha and revered as the God of Shinobi, did not deny this. Yet the current Hokage is trampling on the legacy of his ancestors. His Highness should be punished."
"Hmph, so what do you plan to do? Are you going to turn against Konoha Land of Fire?"
Daimyo lay on the sofa, took a sip of iced cola, and asked in a blank expression.
"Your Highness, the Hokage's ideology is extremely dangerous; even the Daimyo of other great nations would never tolerate it."
"We should unite. The ninja villages are filled with hatred. If we join forces and sow discord, all we'll have to do is spend some money to support them in starting Second Shinobi World War and deplete the ninja villages' manpower."
"If all goes well, even the Third Hokage, this source of trouble, might perish in the war, just like the Second Hokage."
"Enough!!"
He slammed his hand on the table with Daimyo force.
These bastards in front of me think things aren't chaotic enough already, and they're trying to instigate Second Shinobi World War?
How could they even come up with something like that!
We haven't even had a few days of peace, and now there's war again?
If things are exposed, you'll have to take the blame yourself.
Having long seen through people's hearts, he understood that they wanted to use him as a pawn.
Daimyo daimyo was well aware of the sordid conflicts arising from the conflict between these loyal ministers and generals and Konoha, all stemming from self-interest.
She usually covets his money, and now that her own purse has been stolen by Konoha, she expects him to stand up for her?
Konoha isn't a place where you can make money without the daimyo 'Daimyo. For businesses that make big money, Uchiha Nan would always considerately call out the Daimyo.
On one hand, it was to get the Daimyo to use his influence to support and protect Konoha's businesses.
The idea of Daimyo taking a stake in a business is quite impressive. In today's ninja world, it always seems out of place for ninjas to do business, but if the Daimyo also gets involved, things become much easier.
On the other hand, it was naturally to appease the Daimyo. "I've given you face, so you should just obediently play along and not let either of us lose face."
There will be a place for you in the new world.
The Daimyo rebuked his loyal ministers and generals, ordering them to temporarily withdraw.
" Daimyo is a coward, what should we do?"
"This is a blatant overreach by Konoha! A tyrannical ruler is in power!!"
"Perhaps... there's something I'm hesitant to say. I remember that Daimyo isn't good at swimming."
The whispers ceased instantly. Clearly, even the loyal ministers and generals were frightened by these words.
This man is the maternal uncle of the second young master of the Daimyo family.
Only then did they realize that Daimyo was already sixty-five years old.