The Kirigakure family faction had always envied Konoha's ninja clans, who had consistently held political power. Their own ancestors had once enjoyed such glory as well, but after the Second Mizukage died and the commoner-born Third Mizukage took office, their faction of clans gradually began to lose control over Kirigakure's government.
After Yagura took power, the conflict between the two sides completely erupted. Having been suppressed for more than a decade through the Bloody Mist policy and the authority of the Mizukage, the commoners' advantages were brought to their fullest extent. Their influence grew rapidly, while the clan faction was continuously weakened, until it now faced the prospect of extermination.
Yet Konoha's ninja clans had always dominated the government. Especially now that Skywalker had risen to prominence, sovereignty would once again return to the hands of the Senju Clan, and the power and status of Konoha's various clans would only become more secure. The difference between their circumstances was simply heaven and earth. For the first time, Kirigakure's upper echelon present felt a yearning to join Konoha. If they could become part of Konoha's clans, could they also hold high positions and enjoy such privileges? Furthermore, as far as they knew, Konoha's ninja clans had expanded tremendously over the past decade or so. Both their wealth and population had multiplied. Some medium-sized clans had already become comparable in scale to Kirigakure's top clans, not to mention the four great clans.
At this thought, the clan heads present felt their hearts burn with excitement, becoming even more determined to join Konoha. As for whether Konoha's commoners would accept them emotionally? They no longer cared in the slightest. Since Konoha's clans welcomed them, under the government's leadership, they would adapt sooner or later. Their only concern now was what Konoha's several rulers