"Genshin is absolutely right. How should I reward Lord Hokage?"
Madara Uchiha's Konoha had indeed made an outstanding contribution during the rebellion in the Land of Rice Fields. Seeing Genshin seek a reward for Madara, the Daimyo nodded in agreement, while Shinhiko glanced at Genshin.
That sly old fox.
"Your Highness, Otogakure in the Land of Rice Fields is presumably about to be disbanded. Why not put Konoha in charge of garrisoning the Land of Rice Fields, with the Land of Rice Fields covering its expenses? That way, Konoha's ninja could take on fewer dangerous missions."
Seeing the Daimyo struggle to decide on a reward for Madara, Shinhiko Kōzuki, who understood Madara best, immediately proposed one. Although Madara had not supported Shinhiko's earlier suggestion of destroying the country, Shinhiko still considered him one of his own.
Besides, Shinhiko had only said it to reinforce his image. If they really destroyed the Land of Rice Fields during this relatively peaceful period, the Land of Fire would suffer the consequences too.
"Lord Shinhiko is absolutely right. But beyond that, I believe the Uchiha Clan deserves an even greater reward."
The Daimyo first agreed to Shinhiko's proposal, then began pondering the matter himself.
"Ah, Lord Hokage, you have a younger brother, don't you? His name is Sasuke Uchiha?"
When the Daimyo mentioned Sasuke's name, Madara sneered inwardly. He had already guessed what the Daimyo intended.
"You are so powerful, Lord Hokage. Surely your younger brother must be an exceptional ninja as well. My son is still young, about Sasuke's age. Why not have Sasuke come to the Royal Palace as my son's ninja bodyguard? I can make a special exception and grant Sasuke samurai status. If he performs well, I could even grant him a fief and make him a noble."
The Daimyo