A month later.
The situation in the Land of Lightning gradually stabilized.
The newly appointed officials each carried out their duties.
Finance Minister Mitsui Fukutarō acted decisively. In just one month, he sorted out the Land of Lightning's tangled finances and produced a detailed reconstruction plan.
With Mabui's assistance, Samui pushed forward Kumogakure's restructuring in an orderly fashion.
After screening, most of the ninja who had followed the Raikage in the uprising were absorbed into the ranks, while a handful of diehards were eliminated.
The people of the Land of Lightning gradually returned to their normal lives after their initial fear and unease.
After leaving enough ninja to maintain order, Xuandou returned to Hidden Xuan Village.
At the Imperial Palace, Kushina came out to greet him with Hanyu.
Hanyu had grown a little taller, his red hair especially striking in the sunlight.
He bowed respectfully to Xuandou.
"Father, you're back."
Xuandou patted his head.
"How has your training been going?"
"Teacher Itachi said I've been improving quickly."
"Lord Madara gives me a few pointers now and then, too."
Xuandou nodded without asking further.
After returning to his study, the first thing he did was take out the two Life Reincarnation Cards.
"Someone, go invite Lord Hashirama and Lord Madara over,"
Xuandou instructed.
An Anbu left to carry out his order.
Several days later, two figures appeared in the corridors of the Imperial Palace.
Hashirama Senju walked in front, holding Shiwa in his arms.
The little boy was now over four years old and had inherited Tsunade's light brown hair and the Uchiha's black eyes.
His large eyes were lively and bright.
As Hashirama walked, he looked down and played with him, his face full of affection.
Madara Uchiha walked behind him, wearing red armor from the Warring States era, his