Uchiha: Becoming the Strongest Hokage from Scratch

By a twist of fate, the Land of Whirlpools acquired the script of the Land of Fire, and its expansion proceeded smoothly.

Originally a small country confined to the southeastern corner of the Central Plains, possessing only some islands and a portion of the coastal plains, it has now become a veritable superpower, with its territory expanding more than tenfold!

Moreover, during the expansion, there was no bloodshed or war; it was all thanks to Hashirama Senju's prestige and Madara Uchiha's domineering aura.

When the two of them team up, there's no way to defeat them.

Therefore, Madara Uchiha planned to take advantage of the situation and conquer the entire Central Plains as quickly as possible, while also taking over the isolated Land of Water.

Uchiha Tsukuyomi goes without saying, and Byakuren is also a ninja with some ability.

If he hadn't acted early, the Bamboo Clan, Hozuki Clan, and Karatachi Clan would have been recruited by Byakuren to establish a village in the Land of Water.

"I've met Bai Lian; she's a very capable and idealistic person."

In Madara's room, Hashirama and Madara sat down for a heart-to-heart talk. "With Byakuren around, how did you manage to win over the Taketori, Hozuki, and Karatachi clans?"

"If you had a choice, would you go to a remote island overseas, or stay on the Central Plains?" Madara asked instead of explaining.

Hashirama chuckled, "Ha, that's true."

After the two finished discussing the specific process of gathering the materials, Hashirama considered it for a while and then rejected Madara's previous suggestion.

"Your idea is good, but there is a big problem here. We belong to the Land of Whirlpools, Byakuren is the Land of Water, and Tsuki is the Land of Fire."

"Even if you convince Yue and I convince Bai Lian, what will happen to the daimyo of the three countries?"

Should the three daimyo rule together, or should the other two be eliminated and sent into exile?

Moreover, the daimyo value their territory highly; if we continue to expand, they will surely wage war.

This is a very fundamental problem, and one that we must consider.

The Central Plains was a strategically vital area during the Warring States period, and it did not truly belong to any one state.

Occupying unclaimed land is naturally uncontroversial; whoever occupies it owns it.

But by now, the Central Plains have been completely divided up.

The Land of Fire occupies one-third of the central and northern regions, while the Land of Whirlpools occupies one-third of the central and southern regions.

The remaining third was divided among the River Country to the west, the Waterfall Country further north, the Hot Spring Country to the northeast, and other small countries.

Whether you go to find Uchiha Tsuki of the Land of Fire or Byakuren of the Land of Water at this time, you can't avoid the two daimyo.

Will the daimyo stand idly by and watch the country's only armed force defect?

They will not, and will certainly, wage war, turning the newly stabilized situation into another Warring States period.

"Hashirama, this is a necessary growing pain to achieve peace." Madara insisted on his belief, "Only by reshaping the ninja world's格局 (geju, a concept encompassing overall structure, environment, and social order) can true peace be achieved!"

Hashirama shook his head. "Madara, you're oversimplifying things!" he argued. "Doing this will only trigger a new war, and one far more intense than before!"

"Once war breaks out between nations, it won't be like before, where individual or multiple ninja clans are hired to fight on small-scale battlefields. Instead, it will be a war fought on a village-by-village basis!"

The thought of future wars sent a chill down Hashirama Senju's spine.

"Ban, do you know how many people are in our village now? Three thousand!"

He gave a number: "Do you know how many of them were ninjas? 1,300!"

"Konoha has just as many ninja as we do, and their numbers are nearly equal. If war breaks out... the consequences will be unimaginable!"

But Ban remained unmoved.

"I know, but this is the necessary growing pain for peace! As long as we join forces, we can definitely..."

"No! This is fine as it is. I will not initiate a war, nor will I allow anyone to start one!" Hashirama Senju interrupted him, standing up to end the conversation. "Madara, you're tired. Get some rest."

He turned and left, leaving Ban sitting alone, clenching his fists, his expression constantly shifting.

This is not the peace I had envisioned!

How can such a flawed illusion be called peace?

At the same time that Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju had a disagreement, in Konoha Village.

Uchiha Tsuki is enjoying a rare moment of leisure today.

Having a secretary and a bodyguard team makes all the difference; the speed of handling and assigning tasks is much, much faster.

Stealing a moment from his busy schedule, he took Uchiha Rin with him and they wandered around the village together.

"The village is finally taking shape," Uchiha Yue remarked with emotion. "It's much, much faster than I expected."

"Thanks to your speech some time ago, the villagers are very enthusiastic, so the progress is naturally fast."

"That's good. What's the situation with the old folks in the family now?"

Rin Uchiha shrugged and chuckled as she replied, "If you don't want to be a good-for-nothing, you have no choice but to agree to come out and teach."

"Hahaha..." Uchiha Tsukuyomi laughed heartily, "The construction of the Ninja Academy needs to be accelerated, and we need to get them on the job as soon as possible."

As the two walked, they arrived at the iconic building in the center of the village—the Hokage Building, which was still under construction.

"Rin, when can I move in?"

"Three days if it goes quickly, five days if it goes slowly." Uchiha Rin glanced at her lover. "Can't wait?"

"I can't wait any longer."

Uchiha Yue hadn't forgotten the system rewards, but completing the task of rebuilding Konoha Village wasn't as simple as just choosing a location and standing there.

One of the symbols of Konoha is the Hokage Building, which is a must-have.

"Speed ​​up the process. In three days, I want to announce the official establishment of Konoha Village in front of the Hokage Building, and I will officially assume the position of the First Hokage of Konoha Village."

"Okay, I understand."

The two walked around the village, and then Uchiha Yue returned to the tent alone.

Uchiha Rin remained at the construction site of the Hokage Building, coordinating efforts to speed up construction.

"We should be able to make it in time..." Uchiha Yue sat in a chair, resting his chin on his hand. "After we collect the rewards in three days, and the prosperity rewards, what are you going to do against me?"

When he received no response to the peace document sent to Hashirama Senju, he knew that things were settled.

"Given Hashirama Senju's personality, he would sign immediately if he agreed, and reject immediately if he disagreed."

But if he neither agrees nor rejects the proposal, it must mean there's an internal disagreement with him.

As for what the disagreement is, is there any need to guess?

Everyone else wanted Uchiha Tsukuyomi to die, but Senju Hashirama didn't want to make a move!

Uchiha Tsukuyomi smiled. "In that case, Tobirama Senju will probably have to act first and ask for permission later again."

After thinking for a moment, he called out, "Youyi, have Haoyi come to see me."

"Yes, Lord Yue!"

Yuuki Hatake appeared using the Body Flicker Technique, bowed, and then left using the Body Flicker Technique again.

Soon, Uchiha Koichi rushed over. "Lord Yue, you wanted to see me?"

"Yes, let's halt activities on the border for now and consolidate our forces for defense."

Uchiha Koichi suddenly realized, "Lord Yue, is Tobirama Senju about to make his move?"

"Hmm." Uchiha Tsuki nodded. "But I don't know when he'll make his move. Instead of constantly guarding against him, it's better to set a time ourselves."

He paused, then continued, "Spread the word that I will be holding a village founding ceremony in three days, and invite the leaders of the surrounding forces to attend."

"Lord Yue, this is too dangerous!" Uchiha Koichi exclaimed in alarm.

Danger?

What danger could there be?

I'm not afraid of these people coming; I'm afraid they won't come!

Moreover... Tobirama Senju would actively help, doing everything possible to prevent Hashirama Senju from coming to witness the ceremony, so as to create an opportunity to surround or kill Uchiha Tsuki.

"I know what I'm doing, just do as I say..."