First, Amegakure and Madara Uchiha in the Ninja world, and then Konoha expanded recklessly in the Land of Fire, forcibly exploiting the nobles.
The situation is now very clear.
Konoha is now unable to contain its ambitions and is rapidly accelerating its expansion. It even plans to openly break the red line of the one-country-one-village system and the separation of military and political power. The time left for the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to think things through is running out.
Although it was difficult...
After several days and nights of contemplation, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire finally chose to accept his fate and follow the trend of the times, personally coming to Konoha to discuss the matter of an offline monarchy with Uchiha Nan.
Konoha...
News of the visit from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire has been received.
Uchiha Nan personally organized a welcoming ceremony. Even though Konoha wanted to overthrow Daimyo rule of the Land of Fire Daimyo, the Land of Fire Daimyo was still Uchiha Nan's father-in-law, and Konoha had to give him the respect he deserved.
Inside a private booth.
As the meal ended, all the plates, large and small, were cleared away. Uchiha Nan slowly poured a cup of tea for the Land of Fire Daimyo, who probably already knew the purpose of his father-in-law's visit.
Today's welcoming ceremony.::
The Land of Fire Daimyo always mentioned Amegakure Madara Uchiha, intentionally or unintentionally. These vicious madmen were slaughtering people all over the Ninja world, which must have really frightened his father-in-law.
"Your Highness, please have some tea."
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire picked up his teacup, fiddled with the lid with one hand, took a small sip, and exclaimed, "Excellent tea! The aftertaste is delightful!"
"That's natural."
"This tea is a specialty of the Land of Tea. The tea leaves come from tea trees planted by the king of the Land of Tea hundreds of years ago, and have been tended by specialists for centuries... Only a tiny amount of tea is produced each year... and this small box alone sells for over a million taels..."
This tea was a gift from Hyuga Takuma to Uchiha Nan. Uchiha Nan usually doesn't take it out to brew, not because it's expensive, but because he doesn't like the taste. If he had a choice, he would rather exchange this tea for money... But Uchiha Nan Uchiha Nan doesn't think he's fallen that low yet, so he just leaves it there.
Today happens to be the arrival of the Land of Fire's Daimyo.
He really liked this tea... nobility, you know... they just love the taste.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries...
The conversation between the two quickly got to the point, with Uchiha Nan sitting quietly in his chair, waiting for the Land of Fire Daimyo to speak first.
The essence of negotiation is that whoever speaks first is at a disadvantage. Konoha currently holds the advantage, and there's no reason for the Hokage Uchiha Nan, to speak first, even though... the person in front of them is Uchiha Nan's father-in-law.
We need to weigh plants while working!
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire waited for a while before deciding to speak first. He thought for a moment and carefully considered his words, aiming to ensure that both sides could reach an agreement gracefully.
Although Uchiha Nan has always been respectful to him on the surface and has rarely embarrassed his Daimyo during their long time together, the matter to be discussed today involves his life and fortune and cannot be taken lightly.
" Hokage, I can no longer see the future. Clearly, the next era does not belong to people like me. Continuing on... sometimes, retiring at the peak is a wise choice. For the future of the Land of Fire, and for the people of the Land of Fire... I entrust the Land of Fire to you from now on."
"Offline Monarchy..."
The Land of Fire Daimyo said this with an attitude that could be described as humble. Now that Konoha has a gun in one hand and a money bag in the other, they don't need to pay any attention to him as Daimyo. Even if Uchiha Nan was polite to him today, it doesn't mean that he can be polite forever.
Uchiha Nan smiled.
He had always admired his father-in-law, whom he considered unworthy; who doesn't like a respectable person?
Now that he has regained his dignity...
He couldn't betray this dignity, Uchiha Nan knew very well that it was time to make a promise to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
As the ancients said, "The blessings of a virtuous person last only five generations." Thanks to the accumulated goodwill between the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and Konoha, the Daimyo's lineage will become friends of Konoha, freed from the burdens of tedious politics, and able to enjoy a position of great prestige, luxurious living, and the company of beautiful women...
"Then my child..."
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire continued to inquire.
Although Uchiha Nan Daimyo the Land of Fire Daimyo and his descendants that they could rest on their laurels and live off their past achievements, the Land of Fire Daimyo clearly didn't want to be a parasite. Well, to be precise, he could be a parasite because he was guaranteed a life of luxury, but his descendants couldn't.
There is no power, only wealth.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire, having ruled for so many years, knew just how dangerous this was.
Sooner or later, they'll be slaughtered like pigs.
His child had to be rolled up.
"That's simple. If they can become excellent ninjas, they will definitely have a place in Konoha."
Uchiha Nan nodded.
This is perfectly reasonable.
The nobles possess immense wealth, but have now lost the ability to protect it. In their struggle for survival, they will undoubtedly try every means to integrate into Konoha, the simplest way being to become ninjas and transform into ninja clans... Uchiha Nan certainly won't completely exterminate these ambitious nobles.
The struggle may never end.
Since the Land of Fire Daimyo wants to push his child too hard, then I'll grant his wish. He doesn't even need to go to the Ninja Academy; the Uchiha will send elite Jonin to be his instructors. Miyabi can also teach them her advanced Ninjutsu.
Anyway, we can be considered relatives, so this small favor is nothing to me.
"Thank you, Hokage."
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire nodded; he was well aware of the prestige of the Uchiha.
The Uchiha is a prestigious ninja clan with a history spanning thousands of years. If their own children, even under the careful nurturing of the Uchiha, cannot distinguish themselves and become powerful ninjas, it can only mean that... the genes of their lineage are not strong enough, and they must find powerful ninjas to improve the clan's genes.
In the past, the Daimyo lineage was high and mighty and did not need to form marriage alliances with ninja clans to maintain their status. On the contrary, the ninja clans needed to form marriage alliances with the Daimyo lineage in exchange for the Daimyo's financial support. But things are different now.
As someone who's somewhat involved in the industry...
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire is well aware of what Kekkei Genkai mean to ninjas; all the effort they put in is worthless in the face of Kekkei Genkai.
Everything was quickly settled.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire accepted Uchiha Nan's terms.
Of course, the Land of Fire Daimyo can continue to Daimyo for a while longer. The reason why he didn't take over immediately is because Konoha's manpower is not yet sufficient. It will take some time before he can completely control the country.
Since everything is already under Konoha's control, there's no need to hastily make the Land of Fire even more chaotic. Managing an entire country isn't something that can be easily solved by just talking, and changing mindsets isn't so easy either.
Monarchy still holds a significant place in the Ninja world.
Thousands of years have made too many people accustomed to this system. The queue at the back of one's head can be cut off with a single stroke, but the queue in one's heart takes a long time to form.
Konoha's propaganda machine must operate at full capacity to prepare for Konoha's control of the Land of Fire.
The days to come...:
The Land of Fire Daimyo is responsible for providing cover for Konoha's upcoming reorganization of the Land of Fire forces. Essentially, his job is similar to Uchiha Nan's current one—a ruthless signing machine. Of course, Uchiha Nan also needs to glance at the documents, while the Land of Fire Daimyo only needs to sign them.
"Ah... speaking of which... there's something incredibly important I almost forgot to ask."
"Um?"
" Hokage, how are things going between you and Rina lately? Is she pregnant?"
"The continuation of the family line is a matter of paramount importance."
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire inquired about the question that had been on his mind for a long time.
If his daughter and Uchiha Nan had a child, his position would be even more secure. Moreover, the relationship between the couple and the child are inevitably linked; having a child and not having a child are two completely different things.
"Cough cough cough... I'm trying my best."
"I work hard every day."
"But... Your Highness... as you know, I marry five women at once... there are only seven days a week, and I even have to work overtime on Saturdays and Sundays..."
Uchiha Nan gave a wry smile.
Children often want everything, which adults find overwhelming. At first, he was indeed very happy and enjoyed this lifestyle, but over time, he didn't have indestructible kidneys; he worked nights and daytimes. Even the strongest person will gradually lose weight.
"I have a family secret recipe here. It strengthens the body's foundation and nourishes the vital energy."
Does it work?
"Of course, I've been doing this all these years..."
"Sharp!"
A few days later.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire has left Konoha.
With the complete delegation of power by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, Konoha's extermination efforts became even smoother. All heretics were crushed to dust by Konoha's ninja army. Konoha's power had exceeded these people's imagination. Under such overwhelming power, if they had chosen to obediently move to Konoha and pay to save their lives from the beginning, they might have had a chance to make a comeback. However, once they resisted, Konoha would not compromise with them.
As the saying goes, those who understand the times are the wise ones.
Those who had already made contact and cooperated with Konoha had a much easier life. They ate hot pot and sang songs in Konoha, and Uchiha Nan could even sit at the same table with them and chat and laugh.
at the same time..:
Miyo's propaganda machine was also working tirelessly, and pamphlets were quickly spread throughout the Ninja world. The Daimyo and nobles of the other four great nations also felt Miyo's determination. The sword of Damocles that had been hanging over their heads was finally about to fall.
Because the four major ninja villages also chose to follow suit.
A soybean war revealed to them endless wealth; this single industry alone could provide them with a life of luxury. What if they could go even further?
Amegakure made its choice, while Madara Uchiha continued his rampage in the Land of Rivers. Anyone who didn't choose to follow suit and join this era of change would only be eliminated by it.
all in all..:
Within a month, the Ninja world was in turmoil.
More and more radicals are emerging in the Ninja world. They all want to punish the Daimyo, hang the nobles, and form a government belonging to the ninjas. If they can be human, why choose to be dogs for those insects?
An era of change has arrived.
The Ninja world is filled with blood and fire.
Konoha...:
"It seems the Ninja world is truly about to change."
Uchiha Nan sat in his office chair, his eyes fixed on the intelligence report in his hand.
Perhaps it's because of Madara Uchiha.
Or perhaps it's because of Konoha, or a combination of both, but the four great ninja villages, which were previously cozying up to the Daimyo, have now openly broken ties with Daimyo, resorting to assassinations, extortion, and all sorts of other means to plunder the wealth of the nobles.
The nobles, of course, did not surrender without resistance. They launched an unprecedented counterattack, each forming their own armies. However, the battle between ordinary people and ninjas destined the ninjas to emerge victorious, and the insects would suffer a crushing defeat.
Everyone was engaged in a bloodbath, which naturally brought huge benefits to Konoha.
A group of ninjas, accustomed to Kunai solve problems, suddenly gain power and wealth, and are taught how to use their pens to handle issues. What a terrifying situation this would be!
Among the insects, there's a bunch of idiots spouting nonsense; there are also many idiotic women among the ninjas. The military government formed by this group can truly be described as a bunch of makeshift rabble.
They'll probably do a lot of strange and abstract things.
They still have a long way to go.
The turmoil in the Ninja world will continue for a long time; the road is rugged, but the future is bright. Of course...
This promising future belongs to Konoha.
As is widely known.
Capital and talent will all spontaneously flock to safe areas!
Compared to the sudden actions of other ninja villages, Konoha's plan was long in the making. The Land of Fire remained the safest country in the entire Ninja world, experiencing the least turmoil. Those insect nobles, in order to save their lives, naturally couldn't stay there and wait to die. For them, the best place to take refuge was naturally Konoha!
It is obvious.
Just like America during World War II, Konoha will see a large influx of high-net-worth immigrants from across the Ninja world in the coming period. These people will become the engine of Konoha's new round of economic growth.
"Very nice.:"
Uchiha Nan was in a very good mood at the moment, and then turned on the bell on the table tennis table.
"The ice cream is delicious!"
After finishing a bowl of ice cream, Uchiha Nan rested for a while, then picked up his pen again and resumed his hard work. Although the current situation was very good, as the Hokage, he had more and more things to deal with, and he had to sign a lot of documents every day.
Rōran?
Uchiha Nan Uchiha Nan dealing with the documents highlighted in red, as these were the only things Uchiha Nan truly needed to think about. The rest of the documents only required his signature.
"The dragon vein has erupted?"
Uchiha Nan frowned.
He was extremely concerned about the Dragon Vein, not only because of its enormous reserves, but also because of the Dragon Vein's own magical ability—allowing people to travel through time and space.