Tribal Migration
Land of Fire
Oda Castle, located in the southern part of the Land of Fire, is an ancient and famous city, serving as a Daimyo gateway to the Capital City of the Land of Fire.
On the Oda Castle, numerous soldiers and ninjas stood guard. The Land of Fire Daimyo Uchiha Nara and the Uchiha Clan's chief minister Uchiha Fugaku stood side by side, with several middle-aged ninjas wearing vests embroidered with Gunbai badges behind them.
The two stood by the city gate's parapet, watching as numerous Uchiha ninjas wearing dark blue robes embroidered with Gunbai fans on the back and Konoha Headbands, along with many Uchiha civilians carrying bags and wearing clothing with Gunbai emblems, slowly poured into the city gate.
"Fugaku, are only these thousand or so members of your clan willing to migrate to Oda Castle?"
Naraku the city wall for a long time, observing his people migrate and settle in this famous city in the Land of Fire, which he had carefully chosen.
"Daimyo Highness, the clansmen are used to living in Konoha. We are overjoyed and honored that you have ascended to the throne of Daimyo."
However, most clansmen cannot sever their attachment to their homeland in Konoha...
Uchiha Fugaku had a calm expression. He was already over forty years old, and the tear troughs on his face had turned into nasolabial folds. Compared to Naraku, who was a few years younger than him but still looked young, he already appeared to be middle-aged.
Upon Naraku turned to look at Fugaku and said softly:
"They're reluctant to give up their revered status in Konoha, huh? Oh well, I originally only wanted to relocate close relatives and branches. Since they can't sever ties with Konoha, they can stay in Konoha."
Serving Konoha is also serving the Land of Fire.
"Your Highness, the Daimyo clan... Your status is now extremely high, and the Uchiha's standing in Konoha has risen once again because of you."
However, the clan members were all ninjas and didn't understand things like governance or etiquette, and their feelings for Konoha were even deeper.
I believe that with these thousand-odd clansmen willing to follow you, serving as your Guardian Ninja or relatives, it is sufficient to safeguard your position."
The Uchiha Yashiro, who had originally addressed the clan head as such, swallowed hard before opening his mouth and changed it to the honorific Daimyo. He also carefully considered his words before speaking them slowly.
"Um"
Naraku's expression was indifferent, making it impossible to guess his thoughts. After a long while, he finally gave a faint "hmm".
Naraku was somewhat disappointed with his clan Uchiha. He had originally only planned to relocate close relatives and branches, but later decided to relocate the entire clan to serve as his second force in the Land of Fire, besides Konoha.
Naraku's good intentions in conscripting them to relocate were misplaced. Many of the clan's ninjas were attached to the environment of Konoha and, due to the lingering influence of Naraku's status Fourth Hokage, were unwilling to leave their homeland Konoha.
"Although he holds a high position in Konoha, leaving Konoha and following the Daimyo is clearly a better path."
These guys, once they're even a little comfortable, they get completely absorbed in it and can't pull themselves out.
Naraku's thoughts drifted away, feeling somewhat disappointed by the unexpected circumstances surrounding the Uchiha's migration. He had such deep control over the clan and such a high reputation.
If this kind of thing can happen even during migration, Naraku can only blame himself for promoting the Will of Fire too deeply into people's minds.
Uchiha Ruofeng, Naraku, seemed to have guessed Naraku's thoughts and chuckled:
"Chief, there is no need to be sad about this. You are the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, and everything in the Land of Fire belongs to you."
Those clansmen who are close to you or have a long-term vision have already migrated and followed you. As for the other Konoha, they can also play a role in stabilizing Konoha for you.
After all, you are His Daimyo, the ruler of the Land of Fire.
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku frowned and said seriously:
"Ruofeng, whether it's Konoha or the Uchiha clan, they are all subjects of the Daimyo, there is no distinction between them."
"It's not a question of stability or anything like that. After Lord Naraku became the Daimyo, did Konoha become independent and no longer obey the Daimyo's orders?"
Fugaku paused slightly, turned to look at Naraku, and continued:
"Your Highness, whether in Konoha or in Oda Castle, our clansmen will support the Daimyo's decree."
Whether or not they migrated was actually irrelevant; Oda Castle was simply another base for the family.
Konoha, after all, the village where our clan has lived for many years. Even before Konoha was established, our Uchiha Clan had always lived on the lower reaches of the Naka River, not far from Konoha.
The Naka River runs through the entire Hidden Leaf Konoha and is a symbol of the Uchiha Clan's ancestral home.
"Those clansmen, though they did not migrate, will all remain His Daimyo's clan and his most loyal subjects."
When Uchiha Fugaku spoke, his expression was quite solemn. He was Naraku's cousin, and their fathers were brothers. Their relationship was so close that, apart from Naraku's parents, wife, and children, they were the closest people to each other.
Uchiha Fugaku refuted Ruofeng's argument because he, too, was one of those who decided to stay in Konoha, and he felt an overwhelming attachment to his hometown.
A faint smile appeared on Naraku's calm face. He turned and glanced at Ruofeng and Fugaku, then chuckled softly:
"Alright, no need to say more, I know all of this."
Whether in Konoha, or in Oda Castle, or even in Yuho City.
They are all the same, without distinction.
Naraku spoke calmly, paused slightly, and then continued:
"I will select members from the clansmen of Oda Castle to serve as members of the Guardian Ninja the Capital City. As for the clansmen in Konoha, Fugaku, I will leave them to you."
From this moment forward, you are their chieftain.
"It's time for the Uchiha to distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate children."
"Concubine?"
Uchiha Fugaku felt nothing about being promoted to clan leader, but he had some doubts about Naraku's final status as a legitimate or illegitimate son.
Uchiha Yashiro and Ruofeng both wore puzzled expressions.
Naraku noticed the three people's expressions, smiled and nodded, and said softly:
"That's right, legitimate and illegitimate. This branch of the Oda Castle is the legitimate branch of the Uchiha, that is, the Main House of the Uchiha."
Those from Konoha and Yuho City are all from commoner families, meaning they belong to Branch House.
Otherwise, the groups are too scattered, and it would be difficult for me to manage them all.
In areas outside my jurisdiction, each clan should establish its own head, who will be the head of the commoner clans. This would be better for the continuation and connection of the Uchiha.
"The Daimyo has to govern the country; he doesn't have the energy to manage the affairs of his own family."
Fugaku remained silent for a long while, then nodded heavily and said in a deep voice:
"I see!"
Uchiha Yashiro and Ruofeng exchanged a glance but remained silent.
"The Uchiha left Konoha and spread all over the world under my leadership, and I feel very accomplished about that."
In this way, although the power of the Uchiha is dispersed, there is no danger of its collapse.
Naraku wore a calm smile, showing no psychological pressure regarding the division of the Branch House. After a slight pause, he continued:
"This group of clansmen has finished migrating. Fugaku, you will serve as the village's advisor, and you will be responsible for maintaining communication between the village and the Capital City from now on."
"Yes, sir!"
Fugaku nodded earnestly in agreement.
Naraku's face was gentle, giving him an even more somber appearance. After receiving Fugaku's reply, he turned to look at Ruofeng and said softly:
"Ruofeng, go to Yuho City and summon Inabi and Seimei to the Capital City."