In Konoha, the relationships between various clans are complex, and conflicts of interest are constant.
On the day of the birthday banquet, the news that Mito Uzumaki and Senju Yasuhei were discussing a marriage alliance stirred up ripples like a stone thrown into a calm lake. Someone with ulterior motives leaked the conversation, and suddenly, all the clans were in a tense atmosphere, holding secret meetings to discuss countermeasures.
Inside the meeting room, smoke filled the air, and the heads of the various clans frowned deeply. They all knew that if the God of Shinobi Hashirama Senju and the master of hidden weapons Senju Yasuhei, were to successfully marry, the scattered forces of the Senju Clan would inevitably reunite, greatly increasing their strength. This would undoubtedly pose a huge threat to the other clans.
After a heated debate, everyone finally came up with a solution—to defeat the Senju clan with a marriage alliance. Since the Senju Clan wanted to consolidate its power through marriage alliances, they could also use marriage alliances to counterbalance it.
Sasuke Sarutobi the initiative, carefully selecting the most outstanding girl in his clan. With utmost sincerity, he approached Senju Yasuhei and proposed a marriage alliance. However, to his surprise, Senju Yasuhei refused without hesitation. This left Sasuke Sarutobi extremely embarrassed, but he was powerless to do anything about it.
After the news spread, it triggered a chain reaction, with various ninja and noble families flocking to the Senju Clan, all wanting to discuss marriage alliances. Senju Yasuhei faced this endless stream of visitors, but simply declined with various excuses.
Gradually, a saying from Senju Yasuhei spread Konoha: "My precious grandson is not someone anyone is worthy of." This statement spread like wildfire throughout the village, and the marriage alliance with the Senju branch of the Ten Family became the hottest topic in Konoha.
While everyone was discussing it, Tennin Hyuga couldn't sit still any longer. He found Senju Yasuhei and bluntly told him that he wanted his daughter Hyuga Muyan, to marry Tsubasa. Senju Yasuhei looked at Tennin Hyuga and slowly revealed Tsubasa's plan to marry seven wives.
Upon hearing this, Tennin Hyuga's eyes widened in surprise, as this was completely unexpected. However, driven by his ambition to become the leading clan in Konoha and his determination to disrupt the marriage between Hashirama Senju and Senju Yasuhei, he was unwilling to give up so easily. Thus, the two engaged in a heated discussion.
Tennin Hyuga argued forcefully, hoping to secure a favorable position for his daughter in this complicated marriage. He repeatedly emphasized the power and status of the Hyuga Clan, demanding that Hyuga Muyan become the eldest daughter-in-law. Senju Yasuhei was not to be outdone; well aware of the Hyuga Clan's " Caged Bird Seal " system, he insisted that neither Hyuga Muyan nor her child should be branded with the Caged Bird Seal. The two argued back and forth, neither willing to yield, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.
After returning to the clan, Tennin Hyuga immediately discussed the matter with the clan elders. The elders sat together, their faces solemn. They knew that this not only concerned Hyuga Muyan's Mirai, but also the interests of the entire Hyuga Clan.
After careful consideration, the elders finally agreed to Senju Yasuhei's request. After all, the Senju branch Ten Family, now extremely wealthy and powerful, holds a pivotal and transcendent position in Konoha and the Land of Fire. In Konoha, a village full of competition and challenges, a marriage alliance with the Senju Clan might bring new opportunities to the Hyuga Clan.
After learning of the Hyuga Clan's decision, Senju Yasuhei summoned Dō Senju, Tsubasa, and Hyuga Muyan to meet. Hyuga Muyan stood there, her well-behaved and sensible appearance instantly endearing her. Dō Senju took a liking to the girl at first sight, holding her hand and showering her with concern.
Seeing that his aunt was so happy, Tsubasa naturally wouldn't object to the marriage. And so, the two families arranged a marriage between their children. From then on, Hyuga Muyan changed her name to Tian Muyan and became the daughter-in-law of the eldest son, Dō Senju.
Tian Muyan has a peculiar hobby: she has absolutely no resistance to delicious food and an astonishing appetite. Coincidentally, Dō Senju loves to cook all kinds of food. Every day, the kitchen is filled with tempting aromas. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law take turns cooking and eating, getting along incredibly well. Their relationship is as good as that of a biological mother and daughter, making onlookers extremely envious.
No sooner had this matter concluded than Uchiha Tomioki came knocking on the door again. Senju Yasuhei's expression changed slightly upon seeing Uchiha Tomioki, and he coldly refused, saying, "I have seven sons, four of whom died at the hands of your Uchiha Clan. Tell me, our families are sworn enemies; how can we possibly arrange a marriage?"
Uchiha Tomioki, however, remained calm and composed. He had come prepared, and with a smile on his face, he said, "First of all, you killed quite a few Uchiha Clan back then. Secondly, the war between our two clans is over, and the hatred between our two clans should be put aside. Our Uchiha Clan has the spirit to put aside hatred and marry my daughter into your family to bear children and continue your lineage. What are you afraid of? Now we are all in the same village, and the grudges of the past should have been forgotten when the village was founded. How about letting my daughter bear four children for your family? Konoha needs peace between the major clans to stabilize the various families."
Senju Yasuhei listened in silence. He knew that Uchiha Tomioki had a point. Konoha had never been peaceful because of the discord among the major clans. Peace and stability between the major clans were indeed needed for harmony. After a long while, he sighed and had no choice but to call his family members, excluding his seven daughters-in-law, to discuss the matter together.
The group sat together, the atmosphere somewhat heavy. Gi Senju spoke first, "This is something the Uchiha Clan owes our family, why shouldn't we accept it? My second branch will take it." Others also voiced their opinions, and after a heated discussion, everyone finally decided to agree to the marriage. Thus, the two families reached a marriage agreement, Uchiha Uguisu was renamed Tian Uguisu from then on.
Just when everyone thought the matter had settled down, an even bigger wave was yet to come. The Lady of the Land of Fire personally came to discuss a marriage alliance, proposing that the daimyo's youngest daughter, Princess Flying Swallow, who was 10 years old, should marry 7-year-old Tsubasa. Upon hearing this, Senju Yasuhei thought to himself, "This is one of the most powerful people in the Land of Fire. There's no reason to refuse such an opportunity to befriend the daimyo." So he readily agreed.
After meeting Princess Flying Swallow, Kaidō Senju and Tsubasa gladly accepted the marriage proposal. From then on, the third branch of the family had a new member, Tian Flying Swallow. Although Princess Flying Swallow was young, she was innocent and lovely, and quickly integrated into the big family.
Just when things seemed to be settling down, another problem arose. To Senju Yasuhei's dismay, his savior Chen Shenji, also came to discuss a marriage alliance. Chen Shenji's youngest daughter, Chen Zhiyun, was only three years old. After meeting Tsubasa at Chen Shenji's birthday banquet, she decided to marry Senju Yasuhei. Later, she heard that countless families had wanted to form marriage alliances with him, but she had been rejected in the end. Instead, she was pleased and came to discuss the matter in person today.
Senju Yasuhei explained the whole story to Chen Shenji in detail, and even mentioned that a marriage agreement had already been made between the three families.
Chen Shenji hesitated after hearing this. He thought to himself that only good things would be fought over, and he wouldn't even look at the bad ones. After struggling for a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and agreed to the marriage. Given Chen Zhiyun's young age, Senju Yasuhei called over his youngest daughter-in-law, Senju Ga Shou Hua, and arranged for Chen Zhiyun to enter the youngest branch of the family. From then on, Chen Zhiyun changed her name to Tian Zhiyun.
After returning home, Mito Uzumaki told Hashirama Senju what Senju Yasuhei said. Hashirama Senju felt very uncomfortable upon hearing this; he absolutely did not want his daughter to share a husband with another man. Looking at her husband's expression, Mito Uzumaki sighed helplessly, then called her daughter Biwako back and told her about the matter.
After hearing Biwako, Biwako hesitated for a moment before finally mustering the courage to confess her love for Hiruzen Sarutobi. Mito Uzumaki was heartbroken. She truly loved Tsubasa and had hoped to marry him, but now it seemed impossible.
As the Tenten passed, Mito Uzumaki received news that Senju Yasuhei had arranged four marriages for Tsubasa. She couldn't sit still any longer. Since her own daughter had no chance, she decided to try her luck with her niece. She returned to her parents' home and spoke with her father.
After hearing about Tsubasa's terrifying talent, the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools Uzumaki Ashina, also became interested and decided to marry his 13-year-old eldest granddaughter, Uzumaki Gessei, to him. To show his sincerity, he even personally went to Konoha to negotiate the marriage with Senju Yasuhei. From then on, Uzumaki Gessei changed her name to Tian Yueqing and entered the tutelage of the fourth branch of the Nanshin Senju.
At this point, Ame Senju and In Senju became envious. Seeing that the other families all had daughters-in-law, while their two families were still without any, they were extremely anxious. So, the two went to their father, Senju Yasuhei, to discuss a solution.
Senju Yasuhei looked at his two daughters-in-law and said with a smile, "I can't help it. These marriages all came to us on their own. They're all well-matched. It's all Tsubasa's own fate. Don't be in such a hurry. Maybe Tsubasa will find two more people someday. Tsubasa is still young, so there's no need to rush."
This series of marriage alliances has made the relationships between the various families in Konoha even more delicate. Tsubasa, a young child, has become the focus of everyone's attention as he is associated with five top powers.
The power struggles between the major clans have never ceased, only shifting from bloody assassinations to commercial competition. The Ten Family and other Senju Branch Family were recently overwhelmed and powerless. However, in the past month, with Hashirama Senju's intervention, the tables have turned completely. The major clans are not content with this situation. The current intermarriage alliances among the top clans have left the smaller clans feeling powerless. As Senju Yasuhei said, daughters from smaller clans are unworthy of his grandson, the Tsubasa One. This deeply stings the large and small clans, represented by the Sarutobi Clan. Will these marriage alliances truly quell the power struggles? The outcome remains uncertain.