Naruto: Yes, Uchiha-sama.

Chapter 158 Clear Shadow Side, the supreme Lord of Light and Shadow descends upon his loyal Konoha?
The sky gradually darkened.

Firecrackers started going off outside the window, and various fireworks burst in the sky above Konoha right on time.

As a traditional military organization, Konoha usually has a curfew for security reasons, but there has been an exception in the last few days.

The Uchiha clan members, who were responsible for maintaining order in the village, were also unusually lenient in turning a blind eye to the outrageous behavior of some people in the village.

After all, there are only a few days a year when you can let loose and relax.

To boost sales, the village's merchants pooled their resources and hired a performance troupe. The children of Konoha were naturally delighted, arriving early to soak in the relaxed and lively atmosphere, and then pulling out the red envelopes given to them by the adults.
While the outside was bustling with excitement, the atmosphere inside Hashirama Senju's villa was also reaching its peak.

After having enough wine and food.

Everyone chatted at the dinner table, a group of people gathered together, seemingly with endless things to say.

Of course, none of the conversations were serious matters; no one would talk about village affairs at this time, as it would be too unpleasant.

Hashirama Senju enthusiastically boasted about his childhood, how he always surpassed Madara Uchiha in everything, even in a peeing contest where he could pee farther than Madara.

Madara Uchiha was extremely unconvinced. His face flushed with alcohol, he argued loudly with Hashirama Senju, even planning to drag Hashirama Senju to the bathroom right now for a contest.

It looks like everyone's had a bit too much to drink.

As a junior, Senju Morima was too embarrassed to interrupt when he saw his father, Senju Hashirama, "making a scene." Uchiha Makoto, on the other hand, had no such scruples and took advantage of the chaos to stir things up, offering to act as a witness and referee, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

Mito Uzumaki chatted with two women about everyday matters. Although she still looked like a young woman in her late teens, she had definitely reached menopause. Being talkative and gossipy was a characteristic of women of this age.

"It's great that we can all get together like this again next year."

A smile appeared on Hashirama Senju's face.

Although there were some minor hiccups in the middle of the day, which were different from what he had imagined, the result was good!

My best friend is right beside me, and my beloved is right across from me (Madara is directly opposite). Konoha, the village where I have pinned my dreams, is thriving. Everyone has a smile on their face. This is the happiest thing in the world.

Perhaps many years from now, Hashirama Senju will still reminisce about this lively scene.

Of course, not everyone was so happy.

For example, Tobirama Senju, who was hiding in the inner room, was listening to the laughter and chatter outside the door, and he was feeling very unhappy.

This is clearly my home!
Now I feel like an outsider. During the New Year's Eve dinner, I was inexplicably not at the table and was forced to hide in my room and couldn't get out!

Is there any reason?
Are there any laws?
It’s simply heartless!

"Hmph, Madara Uchiha, you were born evil! It's all your fault!"

"And that damned author. What kind of rubbish plot did he write? At this crucial moment, he made Uchiha Madara recall those old, trivial matters, even though we had clearly agreed to let bygones be bygones! Damn it!"

"I don't even care about this anymore, yet he's still so hung up on his hypocrisy!"

"Cuckoo"

Just as Senju Tobirama was eavesdropping and filled with resentment, constantly complaining in his heart, misfortune struck again.

His stomach growled.

I was busy all afternoon.

He hasn't eaten yet!

but
This is the current situation.

Tobirama Senju knew that if he went out now, the atmosphere outside would definitely become awkward and tense again, and he would have to endure Madara Uchiha's stares every now and then, making him feel uneasy. He immediately felt that it was better to stay in the room.

then.

He quickly gave up the idea of ​​going out.

But at this moment, Tobirama Senju's stomach started to rumble in protest again. Helpless, he could only rummage through the room, searching for something to fill his stomach.

After searching for a while.

Tobirama Senju was extremely fortunate to have made a gain—he found two soldier ration pills!
"Even a daimyo eating only soldier's rations and plain water is no match for me."

Tobirama Senju's tone was strange as he angrily swallowed a soldier's ration pill, then continued muttering to himself, cursing Madara Uchiha over and over in his mind. Finally, he channeled his grief into strength and ate the other soldier's ration pill. "So awful."
Makoto Uchiha felt the atmosphere was quite pleasant.

Everyone had also drunk alcohol.

He immediately steered the conversation toward the children, and everyone began discussing their future. The group in the room placed high hopes on the next generation of the Uchiha and Senju clans.

"Lord Hashirama, would you be interested in being my son's teacher? If you were to guide him, he would surely become an excellent ninja!"

As soon as Uchiha Makoto opened his mouth, he immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of Uchiha Madara. Among the people present, the most suitable person to be the teacher of Uchiha Makoto's son should be Uchiha Madara, no matter how you look at it.

No one understands the Uchiha clan better than him, and no one understands the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan better than him. It can be said that Madara Uchiha's use of the Uchiha clan's inherited ninjutsu, genjutsu, taijutsu, and Sharingan has reached the pinnacle, a level that is unprecedented and unparalleled!

Of course.

Makoto Uchiha said this on purpose. Of course he knew that Madara Uchiha was more suitable to be his son's teacher, but Hashirama Senju was the Hokage of Konoha.

If we directly ask Madara Uchiha for help, he'll agree immediately... So how can we then get close to Hashirama Senju's school?

Having both is the choice of an adult. Even though Makoto Uchiha knew that Hashirama Senju might not be able to teach his son for very long, even if it was only for a day, his son could say when he was out and about, "My teacher is the First Hokage!"

"Of course I'm fine with it. But Madara would be a better fit than me; your child has the Sharingan."

"Oh dear, look, I'm already drunk. I'll punish myself with a drink. Lord Madara, would you be willing to become my son's teacher? Lord Hashirama just said it was no problem, so he's my son's teacher too. If he can receive guidance from both of you, his future will be limitless!"

"You're so greedy."

"Haha, as a father, of course I want to give my child the best!"

"Yeah, yeah, let's have a competition to see who teaches better!"

"Alright then, I'm just killing time anyway."

Unlike Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha was not oblivious and quickly noticed Makoto Uchiha's little scheme. However, Hashirama Senju was genuinely happy today and was even encouraging him from the sidelines, so Madara Uchiha did not refuse his competitive spirit!

After discussing Makoto Uchiha's son.

Naturally, everyone's attention shifted to the unborn Tsunade. Even though Tsunade was a girl, she was still Hashirama Senju's granddaughter, making her becoming a ninja almost inevitable. Following up on the previous topic, Hashirama Senju pulled Madara Uchiha aside, suggesting that he help teach Tsunade. Amidst laughter and chatter, Madara Uchiha agreed without hesitation.

"That's great. My son will have a companion. They can spend every day together."

"Lord Hashirama, how about we arrange a marriage between our children?"

As Uchiha Makoto continued the conversation, he revealed his ultimate goal!
Tsunade, become my daughter-in-law!
This is not only to find a beautiful, capable, and socially equal wife for his son, but also for the long-term planning of Akatsuki Village.

Even Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha disappeared from Konoha.

The great tree in Konoha is still incredibly thick and intimidating.

Even with the four great ninja villages joining forces against Konoha, and Konoha's F4 constantly weakening the village's internal strength, Konoha still managed to fight three consecutive Shinobi World Wars and emerge victorious each time. Considering Konoha's inherent strength, if Akatsuki were to annex Konoha using force, Konoha would undoubtedly be an extremely tough nut to crack.

Furthermore, both Akatsuki and Konoha are located in the Land of Fire and are allies. Even if Tobirama Senju were to succeed in taking power and become the Second Hokage of Konoha, he would still be able to completely control the village.

At most, the two sides will resort to underhanded tactics and kick each other when they're down. It's impossible for them to truly break off relations and engage in a large-scale hot war. Neither Uchiha Makoto nor Senju Tobirama would be foolish enough to choose their own territory as the battlefield.

Therefore, if Uchiha Makoto wanted to annex Konoha, the best way he could think of was to peacefully evolve, just like an eagle dealing with a bear!

If the two families were to unite by marriage, it would be a union of the Uchiha bloodline, the successor to the Hokage, and the Senju bloodline, the successor to the Hokage.

There is such a flag.

Resistance within Konoha Village will be minimized; even the Senju faction will reluctantly accept the alliance of Uchiha Makoto, the Light and Shadow Lord.
Uchiha Makoto had every opportunity to use Tsunade's name to stage a substitution of the Tian clan.

The only obstacle to this script is actually Tobirama Senju; this guy would never accept such a thing no matter what.

It's okay, though.
Uchiha Makoto and others can wait.

If Tobirama Senju dies, the fate of Konoha will be sealed!

By that time.

Whether the Third Hokage was from the Uchiha or Senju lineage, it couldn't stop Makoto Uchiha's actions. Of course, Makoto Uchiha probably estimated that the Third Hokage was definitely from the Senju lineage. Tobirama Senju, that naturally evil old man from the Senju lineage, would never allow the Uchiha lineage to control Konoha.

Hmm... If Hiruzen Sarutobi were to become the Third Hokage...
A clear shadow on the side!
The supreme Lord of Light and Shadow descends upon his loyal Konoha!
After speaking, Makoto Uchiha's mind was racing.

"It's a marriage between children."

Hashirama Senju muttered to himself, a look of great interest on his face.

This is largely thanks to the fact that, within this historical context, the legacy of the Warring States period was well preserved.

The people here are not like modern people from Earth, who view arranged marriages as feudal dregs and advocate for free love, and who believe in respecting the ideas of young people.
Arranged marriages by parents and matchmakers were the norm.

Especially in large families, when two families become related, the first consideration is not the thoughts of the individuals involved, but rather the identity, status, and strength of the other family. People value matching families of equal wealth and families of equal status.

For example, Hashirama Senju and Mito Uzumaki were married through a family alliance, as were Makoto Uchiha and Tsubaki Uzumaki, and Morima Senju and Tsubaki Senju were also married through a family alliance.

"That's right, this is a marriage alliance between the Uchiha and Senju clans, representing that the two clans have truly abandoned their past hatred, and representing the unbreakable bond of friendship between Konoha and Akatsuki."

Uchiha Makoto began to instill values ​​in this child betrothed.

Hashirama Senju nodded repeatedly at Hashirama's words. The Senju and Uchiha clans had turned hostility into friendship, and the younger generation of the two clans had become friends. It was a beautiful story. The blood feud of a thousand years had truly come to an end with their generation!

He didn't object to the childhood betrothal.

Mito Uzumaki felt the same way. She admired Makoto Uchiha, and Shizuku Uzumaki was a member of her clan, whom she also liked very much. If the children of the two families were to marry, it would be a perfect match no matter how you looked at it. She did not object to the marriage!

of course.

Ultimately, it was Senju Morima and Senju Tsubaki who had the final say.

Although Hashirama Senju and Mito Uzumaki agreed, they still left the decision to the couple, since Tsunade was their daughter.

Senju Morima considered for a moment.

Makoto Uchiha's identity is Light and Shadow. He is Light and Shadow.
Under the influence of alcohol and the surrounding environment.

"Then it's decided, father-in-law!"

"Okay, it's decided then!"

Senju Morima raised his glass and gladly accepted the arranged marriage, and Uchiha Makoto immediately raised his glass in response.

Fueled by alcohol, Uchiha Makoto even took out paper and pen, and the two made a marriage agreement.

Everyone had a great time drinking today, but what if they regret it tomorrow when they sober up, saying something they said while drunk?
Making a marriage contract changes everything.

Under the laws of the Land of Fire, this has legal effect and cannot be denied. Considering Uchiha Makoto's identity, if he were to go back on his word afterward, it would escalate to the level of insulting the Light and Shadow, and insulting the Akatsuki Village.

The atmosphere in the room became even more lively; from now on, everyone could truly be considered family.

The group chatted until very late.

Uchiha Seiji left Senju Hashirama's house with Uzumaki Tsubaki Shizuku and arrived at the guesthouse prepared for them by Konoha.

Madara Uchiha went home alone. He could have stayed at Hashirama Senju's house, but Hashirama persuaded him repeatedly. It was Mito Uzumaki's last act of defiance that he refused to let this "wild man" stay at his house!

After Madara Uchiha and Makoto Uchiha left, Tobirama Senju came out of the room.

"what?"

"Uchiha Makoto has a son?"

"Big Brother has agreed to take Uchiha Makoto's son as his disciple?"

"what???"

"They even arranged a marriage between our children???"

"I haven't agreed yet!!!"

Tobirama Senju was instantly paralyzed.

(End of this chapter)