Uchiha: Becoming the Strongest Hokage from Scratch

As Tobirama Senju finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the tent.

Madara Uchiha remained silent for a few seconds, then suddenly let out a sneer.

"Traveling through the night? Tobirama, what are you afraid of?"

He crossed his arms, raised his chin slightly, and looked down with disdain: "Uchiha Tsuki's little tricks are nothing in the face of absolute power."

"Madara! You're too arrogant!" Tobirama Senju suppressed his anger. "You simply don't understand!"

"I understand better than you do," Ban interrupted him. "Precisely because I understand, I have even less reason to panic."

He stepped forward, meeting Tobirama Senju's gaze. "This world only recognizes power! And I, precisely, possess a power they cannot refuse!"

"Stop being such a coward." Madara's tone grew increasingly arrogant. "I'll personally negotiate with those wavering ninja clans; they'll be more than happy to join."

Tobirama Senju clenched his fist. "If problems could be solved with force, this terrible era would have ended long ago!"

"That's because my Uchiha clan didn't ally with your Senju clan; we weren't strong enough!"

"You...!" Tobirama Senju took a deep breath. "Once Tsuki Uchiha really makes a deal with the Land of Fire, you'll regret it! And it'll be too late then!"

"Hehe, late?"

Madara smiled, his smile brimming with Uchiha-style confidence. "As long as I'm still standing here, it's never too late."

As tensions between the two grew increasingly high, Hashirama Senju finally stepped forward.

"Alright." His voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable power. "Tobirama, Madara, both of you calm down."

He first looked at his younger brother: "Tobirama, your concerns are valid." Then he turned to Madara Uchiha, his tone much gentler, "Madara, I understand your confidence as well."

Hashirama walked between the two men and patted them on the shoulders with both hands. "But it's really late now, and everyone is exhausted."

"Besides, I'm also very tired. Why don't we get a good rest for the night and set off in the best condition tomorrow morning?"

"Big brother!" Tobirama Senju still wanted to argue.

Hashirama shook his head, his eyes resolute. "Tobirama, let's settle on this."

He then looked at Madara Uchiha: "Madara, what do you think?"

Madara Uchiha stared at Hashirama for a moment, then finally let out a cold snort, which was considered an admission of the arrangement.

Tobirama Senju gritted his teeth. He knew that his elder brother was trying to appease Madara Uchiha by choosing a compromise.

But doing that... would really mean losing the initiative!

"I understand." Tobirama took a deep breath and reluctantly agreed. "Then tomorrow morning."

Before turning to leave the tent, he left with one last sentence: "I hope we won't regret tonight's delay."

Inside the tent, Hashirama Senju watched his younger brother's departing figure and sighed softly.

"Madara, Tobirama is just worried..."

"I know," Madara Uchiha interrupted him, then fell silent.

……

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

The temporary camp was already bustling with activity.

The Uchiha and Senju clansmen were packing their belongings, while the four new ninja clans that had joined the alliance, including Sarutobi and Shimura, were also ready to depart.

Tobirama Senju stood at the edge of the camp, looking at the gradually brightening sky in the east, his expression solemn.

"Lord Tobirama, everyone is ready," a Senju clansman reported.

"Understood." Tobirama nodded and turned to walk towards the center of the camp.

Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha had been waiting there for a long time.

"Let's set off!" Hashirama declared loudly. "To the Land of Fire, and to proclaim the arrival of a new era to the world!"

Madara Uchiha didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly and took the first step.

Under his leadership, this alliance of the two strongest clans in the ninja world and four smaller clans embarked on their journey to the capital of the Land of Fire.

At almost the same time, in the capital of the Land of Fire.

Uchiha Tsukuyomi stood outside the Daimyo's palace, with more than thirty followers lined up neatly behind him.

"Lord Yue, the invitation has been sent in." Uchiha Koichi walked over quickly and reported in a low voice.

Uchiha Yue nodded, his gaze sweeping over the magnificent building before him.

"There's no need to be nervous. We already had the results last night. Today is just a formality."

"Yes!" the crowd responded in unison, their eyes filled with confidence and pride.

Not long after, the palace gates slowly opened.

A eunuch dressed in fine clothes strode out and bowed deeply before Uchiha Tsuki. "Lord Tsuki, His Highness the Daimyo requests that you enter immediately."

Uchiha Yue nodded slightly, his expression calm. "Lead the way."

Led by the eunuchs, the group passed through layers of palace gates and finally arrived at the main hall.

Inside the hall, the Fire Country Daimyo sat in the main seat, flanked by dozens of court officials and ministers. All eyes were on Uchiha Tsuki, who had just entered.

"Uchiha Tsuki greets Your Highness, the Daimyo." Tsuki stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Moon Lord, no need for such formalities!" the daimyo said warmly. "Your proposal is truly a groundbreaking and brilliant idea!"

Enthusiasm is the right thing to do, otherwise wouldn't all our efforts last night have been in vain?

Tsukimoto remained composed. "Since Your Highness likes this suggestion, will you support it, or...?"

"I have already discussed this with my ministers, and your proposal is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Land of Fire and for everyone on this land!"

He announced in a loud voice, "I have decided to fully support you in establishing the only, official ninja village within the Land of Fire!"

This village will become the sole armed force of the Land of Fire, responsible for maintaining national security and carrying out various missions!

After he finished speaking, the hall fell silent, and no one uttered a word of rebuttal.

They may have hesitated, but under the influence of the Sharingan's genjutsu, they suppressed their doubts.

"Your Highness is wise. The establishment of the ninja village will indeed give the Land of Fire a more stable and powerful military force."

"The Uchiha clan is powerful, so it would be most suitable for them to lead the village's construction."

"I agree. This is a crucial step for the Land of Fire to become strong."

One after another, all the ministers expressed their support.

The daimyo wore a satisfied smile. He looked at Uchiha Tsuki, "Tsuki-kun, you see, this is the unwavering determination of the entire Land of Fire to support you. Go all out and make a name for yourself!"

He stood up and loudly ordered the attendants outside the hall, "Draft the edict immediately!"

In the name of the Land of Fire, we hereby declare to the entire ninja world: the Land of Fire has officially established its own ninja village, and the village's leader is Uchiha Tsuki!

All ninja clans willing to join will receive financial and political benefits from the Land of Fire!

"At the same time, a fertile plain southeast of the capital will be designated as construction land for the ninja village, and special funds will be allocated from the national treasury to fully support the village's development!"

As orders were issued, the entire palace sprang into action.

Uchiha Tsukuyomi stood up and bowed deeply to the Daimyo. "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness."

I, Uchiha Yue, will dedicate myself to the peace and prosperity of the Land of Fire.

The daimyo nodded, his eyes filled with anticipation. "I believe in you, Moon Lord. Let's create this new era together!"

Half an hour later, several ninja hawks soared into the sky from the palace, carrying an official edict bearing the seal of the Land of Fire, and flew to every corner of the ninja world.

At this moment, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju had just led everyone into the Land of Fire...