For the past ten days or so, Uchiha Nan had spent almost all of his time with his wife and children, until they finally kicked him out of the house.
The combat power of Six Paths level expert is unparalleled in the world, and this is not just reflected in combat!
then.
Uchiha Nan returned to his familiar office.
It's time to get to work!
The most important thing on Uchiha Nan's mind right now is to unify the Ninja world. In the past, in order to reduce the losses of Konoha and to reduce the resistance of other forces in the Ninja world, Konoha had been accumulating strength. But now... it's completely unnecessary!
The Ninja world has been in utter chaos for the past six months. Natural disasters always seem to follow man-made calamities. Uchiha Nan is not Hashirama Senju, who would make a foolish move when he could unify the Ninja world. Even if many people die in the process, Uchiha Nan will steadfastly lead the Ninja world forward.
Those who dare to resist will be purged!
"I will unify the Ninja world!"
Uchiha Nan convened a meeting of Konoha High Command. He sat at the head of the table, his domineering aura making the Konoha High Command feel breathless. Then Uchiha Nan explained the reason for his meeting.
The higher-ups looked at each other...
They naturally had no objections to the Lord Hokage's grand goal. Uchiha Nan then discussed future plans with them, as unifying the Ninja world was not something that could be achieved simply by talking.
These scoundrels must be completely eliminated; they have no right to continue standing above the ninjas and issuing orders throughout the Ninja world.
Moreover, the rule of the Daimyo and nobles has now developed fatal cracks. During the time that Uchiha Nan disappeared from the Ninja world, countless rulers and nobles of small countries have been massacred, ultimately resulting in their deaths and the extermination of their clans.
Even large countries are no exception.
Awakened ninjas don't care about your social status; they only care about your wealth and strength.
Relatively speaking, only the Land of Fire is in a better position, since the Land of Fire has a deep connection with Konoha, and the Hokage and the Daimyo Konoha related by blood.
The Land of Fire Daimyo is now ready to abdicate and retire, and Konoha has taken over most of the government affairs. However, this time Konoha's goal is the entire Ninja world, which is the most difficult thing at present. Uchiha Nan has the ability to eliminate any forces in the Ninja world that oppose Konoha within a week. Neither the Five Great Ninja Villages nor Madara Uchiha will be his match.
However, even Uchiha Nan was deeply troubled by the question of how to effectively and reasonably rule the Ninja world.
Conquering a country is easy, but maintaining it is difficult—this is not just an empty saying.
After several days of discussion, Uchiha Nan and the higher-ups of Konoha finally came up with a draft, feasible plan.
The four great ninja villages are a natural ally of Konoha. As fellow ninjas, we're all in the same boat. The vast territory of the Ninja world needs people to manage it. As long as they are willing to surrender to Konoha and obey Konoha orders, the rest is just a matter of negotiating various interests. Once the insects are eliminated, a large amount of wealth will appear out of thin air for the Ninja world to divide. These are things that everyone can sit down and discuss.
Once the major ninja villages are dealt with, the remaining smaller ninja villages will be settled. After some concessions are made, a complete ninja military government with shared interests can be established.
Of course... except for the ninja village.
Konoha still needs to recruit some nobles.
Transforming the Ninja world is no easy task. The Daimyo and nobles have ruled the world for far too long—long enough to encompass the entire history of ninjas. Simply wiping them all out with physical means would be incredibly difficult, requiring countless deaths and immense sacrifices.
That's far too extreme.
Furthermore, it would be extremely difficult for a group of people who are used to solving problems with Kunai to start using pens in the beginning. The ninjas need time to get used to the new world. Therefore, completely eliminating the nobles and Daimyo and temporarily recruiting the progressive elements among them to share power and jointly rule the world are not contradictory.
"Fortunately, the Five Kage Summit has been held regularly for some time now, and smaller ninja villages have joined in. Let's gather them for a meeting; this meeting will determine the future of the Ninja world!"
Uchiha Nan gave orders to Nara Luyuan, and Konoha acted swiftly. Within a week, the attention of the entire Ninja world was focused on this meeting, where Konoha publicly declared its determination to unify the Ninja world.
What will be the outcome of this meeting: war or peace?
Whether the four great ninja villages were willing to surrender to Konoha or not was of no concern to Uchiha Nan, because he had already secured victory; the power of Six Paths level cultivator could be so unreasonable.
Meeting room.
"Everyone, it's been a long time."
Uchiha Nan saw several familiar faces: Mosa, Ōnoki, Suitō, the Third Ai, and a group of representatives from smaller ninja villages sitting in the audience.
And of course, there were two Madara Uchiha...
The two of them also appeared in the conference room.
The elderly Madara Uchiha and the young Madara Uchiha engaged in a heated dance duel upon meeting, and after the excitement subsided, they felt an instant connection and exchanged information.
The exact same first half of their lives.
A completely different second half of life.
Madara Uchiha from another world really didn't want to dwell on his experience of being deceived. If it weren't for... Uchiha Nan... he would have been destined to be used as a sacrifice to resurrect Kaguya Otsutsuki.
The elderly Madara Uchiha patted him on the shoulder, indicating that he understood... Upon reflection, he realized that he had also been deceived. Given the extremely embarrassing situation, the two tacitly chose to stop short of a confrontation and parted ways at lightning speed. Afterwards, the elderly Madara Uchiha enthusiastically invited his counterpart from another world to join his plan.
A younger version of myself would certainly understand my thoughts and carry out the path I've chosen.
Over the past six months...
The elderly Madara Uchiha truly gained the support of a large number of people from the lower classes.
"The cowardice, greed, and petty calculation of the common people and weak ninjas in the Ninja world are often more pronounced because, for thousands of years, no one has truly cared about them, and no one has genuinely treated them in any other way."
They've respected them, so they only treat others this way.
"Being afraid of death stems from having nothing worth sacrificing one's life for. Being calculating stems from having to carefully manage one's resources just to barely survive. Being indifferent stems from the fact that those who are shivering in the storm are no longer able to hold an umbrella for others, and I want to return to them everything that has been taken from them."
The elderly Madara Uchiha spoke slowly, his voice neither hurried nor slow, his calm words filled with power.
"Interesting."
Young Madara Uchiha sensed the determination within this world. He didn't know what he had gone through in this world... but these things would be challenging and interesting to do.
"I want to unify the Ninja world, and you must surrender to me. Who agrees and who disagrees?"
Uchiha Nan spoke his mind frankly, revealing the aura of Six Paths level expert, and an immense pressure enveloped the conference room.
"That brat... didn't he use his full strength when we fought last time?"
"They're like completely different people!"
In another world, Madara Uchiha had this utterly absurd idea.
The other ninjas were sweating profusely, every cell in their bodies trembling, and they instinctively backed away.
Everyone remained silent.
A moment later.
Old Man Spot stepped forward; surrendering so easily was not his style. He wanted to personally test Uchiha Nan's magnanimity!
As you wish!
Uchiha Nan knew that he should show off his muscles when the time was right, otherwise he would be wasting the opportunity created by his age spots.
The others in the hall breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, someone had stepped forward to take the brunt of Uchiha Nan's firepower. The ninjas were naturally unwilling to surrender to Uchiha Nan so easily... but... they dared not go themselves... because telling them directly would really mean death.
Uchiha Nan naturally noticed these people's ulterior motives. While Six Paths level power might allow them to do whatever they wanted in the Ninja world, these people were stubborn and wouldn't give up until they were pushed to the limit. He had to show them with their own eyes just how big the gap was between them and him!
Do you want to come too?
"I can accept two against one."
Uchiha Nan looked at the young Madara, his tone revealing confidence, but before the young Madara could express his opinion, the old Madara immediately interrupted the conversation.
Two against one?
Who's going to feel this cold?!
Even if you win, it's not a glorious victory.
A one-on-one fight is a must!!
And so, under everyone's watchful eyes...
Madara Uchiha showed no carelessness and immediately unleashed his Susanoo. A giant hundreds of meters tall appeared before everyone, its towering presence leaving a deep impression on the four Kage. The Allied Shinobi Forces they had previously assembled had been utterly destroyed by Madara Uchiha.
but...
This time, the old man with age spots is up against Uchiha Nan.
Under the bewildered gazes of the crowd, Uchiha Nan unleashed his full power, mimicking Ōtsutsuki Isshiki by piercing through Susanoo's defenses with a single kick. Not only the onlookers, but even Old Madara, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth, stared at Uchiha Nan with astonishment... Even Hashirama hadn't accomplished something like this.
"The battle will be over soon."
Uchiha Nan charged towards Old Man Madara. In terms of combat experience, he was still no match for the battle-hardened Madara, but in this battle, Uchiha Nan was purely a numerical monster.
These years...
Uchiha Nan had always lived in the shadow of certain people, but thankfully... thanks to his talent and hard work, he finally got to hold his head high today!
Madara Uchiha - Defeated!
Uchiha Nan defeated Madara Uchiha with an invincible aura, but... the unintentional destruction they caused during their battle sent chills down the spines of the spectating ninjas.
Is it possible for a human to create a crater hundreds of meters deep with a casual strike?
"Such power truly leaves one feeling powerless."
"I'm the first to surrender!!"
Mosa, having innately grasped the French spirit, surrendered to Uchiha Nan. After all, Sunagakure was already highly aligned with Konoha... Following Konoha wasn't a bad thing... He lay down!
"Hmph, how can you be so spineless!"
The Third Ai is a grumpy old man; his whole body is soft, but his mouth is still very tough.
"Hey, are you kidding me? Your Kumogakure borrowed a huge sum of money from Konoha for reconstruction, and now your Kumogakure companies are managed by Konoha people, and your Kumogakure ninjas are even working for Konoha in those companies. I'm asking you... what's the difference between this and surrendering?!"
"That's true... Our Kumogakure only owes Konoha a little money... and our ninjas even work for Konoha's companies... But no matter what, our Kumogakure is also a shareholder..."
The voice of the Third Ai grew softer and softer.
"Tch, I was the first to surrender anyway. The first to surrender will definitely get preferential treatment. My Sunagakure has never been rich."
Mosa retorted to the Third Ai without hesitation, "A wise man submits to circumstances. That huge Susanoo was destroyed by Uchiha Nan with a single kick. What's the point of fighting now?"
"Then I'll be the second one."
Shorty Ōnoki raised his hand, swearing allegiance. Madara Uchiha was his childhood nightmare, and their Allied Shinobi Forces had been defeated by Madara Uchiha. But now, his childhood nightmare had been decisively defeated by Uchiha Nan... What was he still holding on to?
Suitō: "Then I want to be the third one!"
"You have no morals!"
"Surrender is surrender!!"
After Third Ai loudly declared their stance... The way they raised their hands made them look like a complete idiot.
The representatives from the smaller ninja villages looked at each other and eventually acquiesced. From the very beginning, they had no chance to bargain. The fact that Uchiha Nan allowed them to sit on a stool to eat, instead of being forced to sit at the table to Uchiha Nan, was already the biggest opportunity he could give them.
This meeting laid the foundation for the future of the Ninja world, and a makeshift government that ruled the ninja world was officially established. Fortunately, it shifted the external conflict to an internal one.
These contradictions continue to give Uchiha Nan a major headache.
The Ninja world was still fragmented, with various factions vying for more benefits for their own people. Uchiha Nan encountered countless problems in the process of integrating the various countries, large and small.
Uchiha Nan was not a true god; he couldn't be perfect in every aspect.
The Sunagakure in the Land of Wind is still a desert, requiring a lot of resources to alleviate poverty and restore vegetation. The Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth want more investment to boost their domestic economies. The Land of Water is far from the mainland, which is an even bigger problem.
There's also the Land of Rain, who complained about the constant rain in their village and asked Konoha to solve this long-standing problem.
Although Madara Uchiha was willing to accept Uchiha Nan's leadership, he was unyielding in pursuing his own goals and demanded autonomy.
There are many problems, though not numerous.
Fortunately, Uchiha Nan possessed extraordinary martial prowess. Faced with unstoppable violence, everyone struggled and suffered as they moved towards a new era.
The tides of time roll on, and one must either keep up or be completely abandoned by the times.
The new year of the Ninja world calendar.
This was a year destined to be recorded in history; in this year, under the leadership of Konoha, the ninjas established a new government.
Genin belong to Konoha; all others are illegal armed groups.
Uchiha Nan launched an unprecedented struggle against the old world.
The bloodline of the Daimyo has been severed; the noble families have lost their lineage. Countless ninjas and commoners have waited for this day for far too long.
A new era has officially begun!
"Throughout the Ninja world, there have been over a hundred large-scale wars throughout history. The rights and wrongs are difficult to determine, but historians have invariably noted that it was on these ancient battlefields, amidst rise and fall, that I embarked on my journey from Konoha. Wherever I went, the people welcomed me with open arms. I truly had the perfect timing. That vibrant scene of life and flourishing life is still vivid in my mind."
"Gentlemen, one era has ended, and another has begun."
A new struggle has begun!
After Uchiha Nan swept across the six kingdoms and unified all the countries, he began his inaugural address at the highest point of Konoha.
A brand new empire is rising!
(The End!)