With the signing of the alliance agreement, the war came to a complete end. Every Konoha ninja knew they had gained enormous benefits this time without giving up anything.
They had no idea what Turtle Island was, but they understood the Land of Tea and the mission quota very well. After this, Konoha ninja would be able to take on more missions and earn more money.
With Root's publicity efforts, Danzo officially stepped into the sunlight, and his reputation began to improve. Danzo was very pleased as well.
Although the Hyuga Clan had not recovered their Byakugan, this incident had dispelled the resentment in their hearts. They understood that after this, other countries would think much harder before trying to steal the Byakugan.
Iwagakure was delighted too. With Takigakure under their wing, their strength would increase considerably. Most importantly, they had given up nothing this time.
With that, the achievement "Only Kumogakure Gets Hurt" had been unlocked.
For some time to come, Konoha would enjoy a prolonged period of peace. No more major wars would break out.
Without external enemies, there would be internal strife. It was the same everywhere. The greater the hardship, the easier it was to unite. That had been true throughout history.
Where would Konoha's internal strife come from? Danzo and the Uchiha, naturally. That was why Uchiha Yan had brought up Orochimaru and Impure World Reincarnation. He wanted to find Konoha an enemy.
"Hahaha... That's Yan for you! He said there wouldn't be a war, and there wasn't.
"Clan leader, why don't you step down and let Yan take over? He's smarter than you!"
"Sure!"
Fugaku smiled and nodded. "But you'll have to persuade Yan. He has to agree first."
"What? He doesn't want to?"
"If he did, he wouldn't be keeping Itachi in school.