Uchiha: Becoming the Strongest Hokage from Scratch

Inside the Hyuga clan's reception room, Hyuga Tennin sat upright in the main seat, his pure white eyes calm and undisturbed.

Before him knelt a member of the Hyuga branch family's intelligence team.

"Lord Tennin." The intelligence captain bowed respectfully. "According to the information we have gathered, the situation is now basically clear."

Hyuga Tennin nodded slightly. "Speak."

"First, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire issued an official edict." He presented the intelligence scroll with both hands. "The edict declares that Uchiha Tsuki is permitted to establish the only ninja village within the Land of Fire."

Uchiha Tsuki was appointed as the leader, and the village will enjoy financial support and preferential policies from the Land of Fire, and will be designated as the Land of Fire's sole official armed force.

Hyuga Tennin took the scroll, quickly scanned the information on it, and his brows gradually furrowed.

"Anything else?"

The intelligence captain continued his report, "Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, leading the Sarutobi, Shimura, Utatane, and Mitomon ninja clans, entered the capital of the Land of Fire at dawn."

They were received by Uchiha Yue's men and brought into the city, where they were temporarily housed in an inn in the south of the city. The first round of negotiations took place at noon.

Although the content of the negotiations is unknown, they did not leave the capital of the Land of Fire, suggesting that the negotiations were likely successful.

Hyuga Tennin slowly put down the document in his hand, tapping his fingers on the armrest of the chair as he fell into deep thought.

Hashirama Senju led the alliance to negotiate with Tsukuyomi Uchiha. Based on intelligence, the initial contact between the two sides was very successful; otherwise, Hashirama and his group would have left long ago to start their own venture.

Something fishy is going on?

Perhaps, but Hyuga Tenjin dared not gamble.

After the two sides successfully negotiated a peace agreement, he led his clan to join Konoha. However, he did not receive initial shares, and his status was inevitably lower than that of the Uchiha, Senju, Sarutobi, and Shimura clans.

But how could I accept that?

The Uchiha and Senju clans are one thing, but why are the Sarutobi and Shimura clans considered to have a higher status than them? Just because they joined earlier?

"We can't wait any longer!" He made a decision. "Bring Uchiha Rin in."

"Yes, Lord Tennin!"

Soon, the door to the reception room was gently pushed open, and a member of the Hyuga clan respectfully led Uchiha Rin inside.

"Miss Rin, please forgive my rudeness just now." Hyuga Tennin gestured for her to sit down, his tone much gentler.

Rin Uchiha nodded and sat down. "I understand. After all, some things can't be determined by just listening to my side of the story."

She smiled, meeting Hyuga Tenjin's gaze. "So... does your Hyuga clan have an answer?"

"We already have the answer. Our clan can set off for the Land of Fire today to begin peace talks with you."

Hyuga Tenjin got straight to the point, "But our clan has one request: we are not latecomers, but co-builders who work with you."

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Uchiha Rin chuckled inwardly, but remained outwardly calm. "Tennin-kun, I cannot guarantee your request. After all, the order of arrival is clear, and it's not something we can simply decide."

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Tenjin's expression turned grim. Although he knew it was true, he had to fight for it for the sake of his clan's interests.

"Miss Rin, as everyone knows, our clan's strength is no weaker than the Uchiha or Senju clans. Although there is some controversy, we are definitely stronger than the Sarutobi and Shimura clans."

"Now that my clan has joined, there's no reason for us to be of lower status than them. Do you understand, Miss Rin?"

They've fallen for it!

Uchiha Rin was secretly delighted and kept praising her lover's clever mind.

She feigned reluctance and refused Hyuga Tennin once again, saying, "This issue needs to be determined in subsequent negotiations, and I cannot give you a definite answer."

How can this be allowed?

Hyuga Tenjin put on a stern face, using a feigned retreat as a tactic, and said, "In that case... my clan will have to seriously consider this."

That's exactly what I've been waiting to hear!

Rin Uchiha frowned and pondered for a long time before proposing a compromise.

"Well then..." Rin Uchiha took out a scroll from her ninja tool pouch and placed it on the table. "This is a draft of cooperation agreements between our side and various ninja clans."

Take a look first, and if you agree, you can sign now.

After signing the agreement, the Hyuga clan can skip the negotiations and head directly to Konoha Village, which is currently under construction, to join as co-builders.

Hyuga Tenshi's eyes lit up. This is great! A new brain works so well!

You guys are still negotiating, but I'm already one of them. So, I've skipped all the wrangling about who came first and who didn't, and I'm directly securing my original shares.

Suppressing his excitement, Hyuga Tenjin carefully read through the document but found no problems.

"Miss Rin." Hyuga Tennin put down the document. "My clan is very satisfied with this plan, but what exactly does Chief Tsuki think about the concept of equality for all?"

If he were forced by Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha to promote this idea and incorporate the bloodlines and secret techniques of the various ninja clans in Konoha, wouldn't all of that have to be made public?

This is his biggest concern.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Uchiha Tsuki, but rather that the combined power of Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama was too great; no one in the ninja world could withstand it.

Uchiha Rin nodded upon hearing this, "That is indeed a problem. The reason we haven't reached an agreement immediately is because we have disagreements on this issue."

"But don't worry, we will stick to our principles, after all, this is the root cause of our break with Uchiha Madara."

"Lord Yue has prepared a complete negotiation plan for this issue. In Konoha Village, each ninja clan can still maintain its independence and protect its bloodline and secret techniques."

The so-called equality refers to equality before the law and equality before opportunity, not forcibly erasing the differences between the various ninja clans.

Hyuga Tenjin remained silent for a few seconds, becoming even more certain that the alliance formed by Madara and Hashirama would join Konoha, and he also strengthened his resolve to lead his clan to join Konoha.

Uchiha Tsukuyomi is a very intelligent person and should be able to balance the power of all parties well.

Moreover, his strength isn't that great, making him easier to control than Madara and Hashirama. With the Hyuga clan joining, there will be more room for maneuver.

"Can these be written into the contract?" Hinata Tennin asked.

"Of course." Uchiha Rin agreed without hesitation.

These words completely dispelled Hyuga Tennin's doubts. He took a deep breath and said, "Alright! On behalf of the Hyuga clan, I agree to join Konohagakure."

Rin Uchiha suppressed her excitement and tried her best to keep her expression calm.

"Tennin-kun, you will never regret your decision today," she replied calmly.

A new document was drafted, and after both parties signed it, they each put it away. Uchiha Rin nodded slightly, "Then I won't stay any longer. Farewell."

"Miss Rin, won't you take a rest?"

"Time is of the essence." Uchiha Rin paused and added, "Tennin-kun can immediately gather the clansmen and head to the construction site of Konoha Village in the southeastern plains."

"Arriving early allows you to choose a better location for the family's residence, which better reflects your status."

Hyuga Tenjin nodded, "I will make arrangements immediately and get there as quickly as possible."

After Uchiha Rin left, he indeed began to make arrangements, gathering all the Hyuga clan members and announcing the news of co-founding Konoha with Uchiha Tsuki.

At the same time, Rin Uchiha has gained a valuable asset that she can play at any time, making future negotiations even smoother.

"Ha! As expected of the man I've admired since childhood." She laughed heartily, "By borrowing the power of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, we can strengthen our own power and then suppress them again..."

"genius!"

She was even more motivated, and moved with lightning speed to her next destination.