Uchiha: Becoming the Strongest Hokage from Scratch

On the border of the Land of Whirlpools, a group of small and medium-sized ninja clans and wandering ninjas are marching.

There were quite a few of them, young and old, and everyone's face was filled with anticipation for the future.

A young ninja in his early twenties named Lanlian was beaming with excitement. He was already tired of the fighting and the precarious existence he led.

"Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha are the strongest in the ninja world, so Uzumaki Village is naturally the strongest too. If you join, you're sure to have a good life!"

Lanlian's companion nodded, her eyes also shining: "Don't forget about the Uzumaki clan. Their sealing techniques are unparalleled in the ninja world. With the three clans joining forces, the future is assured."

At the front of the group were some small and medium-sized ninja clans, and they were discussing different topics.

The grizzly shark grinned, "Our small clans face great difficulties in this era. One slip and we could be wiped out."

Joining Uzushiogakure is like finding a powerful backer; the clan's future is sure to be bright.

"Yes!" Terumi Yota nodded. "Although Konoha, founded by Uchiha Tsuki, is not bad, it is too far from our base, so it is not easy to join us."

Furthermore, Konoha's location is sensitive and indefensible; relying solely on Uchiha Tsuki and the Hyuga clans he allied with... it wouldn't be able to hold out.

"Yes, yes, but Uzumaki Village is different. Don't be fooled by the fact that they only occupy this barren land of the Great Plains coastline now. With Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha around, their territory will only grow larger and larger!"

Everyone in the group, whether civilians, rogue ninjas, or members of various ninja clans, was optimistic. Everyone talked about the strength of Uzumaki Village and compared it to the disadvantages of Konoha.

They are extremely confident about their life after joining Uzushiogakure!

Ordinary people can live a safe life, small families can ensure their continuation, and medium-sized families can thrive even more...

Just then, a loud eagle cry rang out from the sky. Everyone looked up and saw a ninja eagle swooping down from the sky.

"Is that the messenger ninja hawk?"

Terumi Yota, the strongest member of the team, caught the Ninja Hawk without hesitation and took out a small scroll from the letter tube on his foot and unrolled it.

Several people nearby also curiously gathered around.

The contents on the scroll are very brief:

"Latest announcement from Konoha Village: The Konoha Ninja Academy is officially established today, open to all villagers, regardless of social status. Anyone who passes the basic test can enroll..."

"...A ninja ranking system will be implemented simultaneously: Genin, Chunin, Special Jonin, Jonin, Elite Jonin, and Kage. Rank is linked to position, and promotion is based on strength, with terms lasting five years, and reappointment and promotion are possible..."

"...Konoha upholds the principle of equality for all, and hard work will surely be rewarded. In the future, everyone in Konoha can become a powerhouse!"

Terumi Yoru remained silent for a while, then a buzz of discussion arose.

"Does Konoha's ranking system mean that as long as you're strong enough, even someone from a commoner background can become an elite Jonin, or even a Kage?"

"Elections are every five years, with the possibility of reelection and promotion... Doesn't that mean that even if the major families currently hold their positions, they could be replaced by newcomers in five years if their descendants are not capable enough?"

The heads of the several small clans leading the teams all felt a sudden tightness in their chests.

Why did they lead their entire clan to join a powerful force? Wasn't it simply to survive in the chaos and ensure the continuation of their family line?

With the three giants in charge, Uzumaki Village is indeed safe at present, and its future is certainly promising.

But what happens after that?

In the Uzushiogakure system, which centers on ninja clans, these small and medium-sized clans, no matter how much they develop, will probably always remain vassals.

No matter how outstanding a member of the clan is, it is difficult for them to climb to a truly core position.

But Konoha's system...

"Anyone can become a tycoon." Terumi Yota murmured softly, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Suddenly, Nobuharu Hoshigaki turned around and shouted to his clansmen behind him, "Turn around! We're going to Konoha!"

"But..." said the young ninja from the clan, "we've already made arrangements with Uzumaki Village, and at this time..."

"Execute the order!" Nobuharu Hoshigaki interrupted him, his tone firm. "At the moment, Uzumaki Village does seem to have the upper hand, but Konoha represents the future!"

His speech received a lot of responses.

"That's right! We don't have a bloodline limit; we survive by relying on some ninjutsu passed down from our ancestors."

In Uzumaki Village, we can never compare to bloodline clans, but in Konoha... as long as our descendants work hard, we have a chance!

"Although Konoha's top-tier fighting force is currently inferior to that of Uzumaki Village, its future is promising!"

"Yes! Uchiha Tsukuyomi's ability to come up with such a system shows his foresight. Following someone like him is the only way to have a promising future!"

The discussions grew louder, and more and more people made their decisions.

In less than fifteen minutes, nearly half of this originally large group turned around and joined Konoha.

"Shinsha, you..." Terumi Yota wanted to call out to her friend.

"Yata, your Terumi clan possesses a powerful bloodline limit, and even two bloodline limits, unlike our Hoshigaki clan. I apologize."

Hoshinoshiki shook his head to interrupt the other party, glanced back apologetically, and led his people away without looking back.

The remaining group looked at each other, some hesitant, some wavering, but eventually seven or eight people gritted their teeth and followed the turning group.

Terumi Yota looked at the scroll in his hand, stood there and sighed.

He understood that after this parting, their next meeting might be as enemies.

"Chieftain, we..." the tribesman beside him asked cautiously.

Terumi Yota put away the scroll and looked in the direction of the Land of Whirlpools, her eyes resolute.

"We're going to Uzushiogakure. Although Konoha's system is good, it's located on a vast plain that's easy to attack but difficult to defend, and it doesn't have a super strong person who can suppress an era to govern it, so it can't develop."

……

At the same time, in Uzushiogakure.

Senju Tobirama, who was standing at the village entrance to greet them, looked increasingly grim.

Something's wrong. Many of the smaller ninja clans that had previously been in contact with us have suddenly disappeared!

"Lord Tobirama, the latest news from Konoha!" A Senju clansman rushed over in a panic to report the situation.

Uchiha Tsukuyomi! It must be him again!

Tobirama Senju's heart skipped a beat. He immediately took the information and glanced at it. When he looked up again, his eyes were as red as those of the Uchiha.

"asshole!"

He cursed and turned to leave, wishing he could rush to Konoha right now and tear that evil Uchiha, Uchiha Yue, to pieces!

been played!

And it was the same pitfall that caused two separate incidents!

Other methods are one thing, but for someone who considers themselves intelligent, the most unacceptable thing is being intellectually outmatched.

He strode into the central tent.

Inside the tent, Hashirama Senju was discussing the specific plans for the village's construction with Madara Uchiha and Ashina Uzumaki.

"Big brother!" Tobirama Senju's voice was filled with suppressed anger. "Something's happened."

Hashirama Senju looked up, saw his younger brother's pale face, and frowned slightly. "What's wrong, Tobirama?"

"Starting yesterday afternoon, more than half of those who registered to join the team changed their route and went to Konoha instead!"

Madara Uchiha's eyes turned cold. "They've been threatened by Tsukuyomi Uchiha?"

That's all you can think of!

Tobirama Senju glared at Madara Uchiha. "Uchiha Tsukuyomi is using our 'Equal Power for Everyone' slogan to win people over!"

Uzumaki Ashina was stunned: "That shouldn't be the case... The idea of ​​equality for all should be something that all ninja clans should fear, so how could they possibly defect to Konoha?"

Feeling utterly exhausted, Tobirama Senju offered no further explanation, slamming the information onto the table. "You can see for yourselves."

After it was circulated, the expressions of the people were all different.

Hashirama Senju looked on with admiration, muttering things like, "As expected of Tsuki-kun," and "How come I didn't think of that?"

Madara Uchiha raised his eyebrows, but his expression was the most complex, showing a kind of awkwardness of not wanting to submit, yet having no choice but to submit.

Ashina Uzumaki was the most indifferent. He didn't have much ambition and just wanted to live a simple life in his own little corner of the world.

"Uchiha Tsukino has grand ambitions, impure thoughts, and is skilled in using scheming and trickery. We can't let this continue!"

Tobirama Senju was filled with murderous intent. Since using his brains wouldn't work, he would solve the problem with his muscles.

"We must! Kill him immediately! Right now!"