The Master of Konoha's Legacy

But then Uchiha Tunan's lips curled into a gentle smile, and he said leisurely:

"You don't need to worry about anything, just go through the motions."

If someone says it's good, then you should say it's good too.

If someone says something bad, you just repeat what they say.

I don't need you to exercise your decision-making authority under these circumstances.

In addition, I have always valued rules and regulations and have a clear system of rewards and punishments.

You've been helping me diligently these past two years, so naturally I won't let you suffer any injustice.

I have little to do with anyone in Konoha.

You don't need to be restrained by my presence or have to act according to other people's wishes.

Do what needs to be done.

[Chapter 319. The Daimyo Arrives to Warn Sarutobi]

After the two finished their discussion, Naraku's earth clone disintegrated on its own, turning into soft soil.

As soon as Naraku left, the smile on Uchiha Tonan's face gradually faded, his expression turning cold as he slowly said:

"Daimyo......"

Meanwhile, in the woods one kilometer outside Konoha Village.

Naraku opened his eyes in the sedan chair, a flash of hatred disappearing in an instant.

How could Naraku not hate Uchiha Tonan, who had controlled his life and death?

But there was nothing he could do. The cursed seal that Uchiha Tonan had placed on him was too complex, and despite learning so many sealing techniques, he couldn't discern even a trace of it.

If the call to action is carried out and the entire nation's resources are mobilized, Naraku is confident that he can break the cursed seal.

However, with White Dove watching him closely, he dared not mention the cursed seal to his subordinates.

Even if we were to escape control...

Naraku knew that his strength was still far inferior to that of Uchiha Tonan.

He might break the curse seal no sooner than Uchiha Tonan plants something new on himself.

The only option now is to endure it.

Naraku immediately took a deep breath to calm himself and said indifferently, "Let's go."

Ten minutes later.

At the entrance of Konoha Village.

All the high-ranking officials of Konoha were waiting here for Naraku to arrive.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo stood at the very front.

Behind him were Minato Namikaze, Fugaku Uchiha, and Shikaku Nara, the three commanders of this war.

The row behind them consisted of Mitomon Homura, Utatane Koharu, Sarutobi Biwako, and other heads of their respective departments.

Behind them were the heads of the various ninja clans of Konoha.

As for ordinary civilians and ninjas, they were not qualified to greet them at the village entrance.

Most of them could only wait voluntarily by the roadside at the village entrance leading to the Hokage Building.

In this world, the prestige of a great name inexplicably resonates with people.

It's as if it's written into people's genes.

For thousands of years, there has never been a rebellion.

At most, it would only undermine the power of the daimyo.

It's as if an invisible hand is controlling everything from the shadows.

The natives of the ninja world didn't feel much, but Uchiha Tonan felt it most deeply.

This situation is clearly not right.

Because the people in the ninja world do not have the so-called loyalty to the emperor or patriotism.

Uchiha Tonan had consulted a large number of historical books.

It was discovered that the current daimyo are all descendants of the former emperors of the ancestral kingdom.

Then I thought of the six immortals in the Pure Land.

Everything goes without saying.

"His Highness the Great Ming has arrived!"

Just then, shouts rang out from outside the village.

Two rows of guards with swords led the way, escorting the sedan chair in the middle into the barrier.

The Konoha officials who came to greet him were immediately invigorated and spontaneously knelt down to welcome Naraku's arrival.

"Welcome, Your Highness."

Only Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo remained standing in the same spot.

Hiruzen Sarutobi refused to kneel because he still harbored resentment over the matter between Shinnosuke and Asuma.

After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi already knew the general truth.

I know that Shinnosuke's death is inextricably linked to this daimyo.

Asking him to kneel before his enemy is something he really can't do right now.

As for why Danzo didn't kneel, it was simply because he saw that even Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't kneel.

Even though he was about to become Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't kneel down to the Daimyo.

If I were to kneel down, wouldn't I be inferior to Hiruzen Sarutobi?

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the stopped palanquin, a warm smile on his face, and bowed, saying:

"Welcome, Your Highness, to Konoha. I am Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage of Konoha."

However, the burly man beside the sedan chair frowned, his eyes widened, and he glared angrily at Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo, shouting:

"How dare you!"

Even the First Hokage, who was known as the God of Shinobi, had to kneel before the Daimyo.

"How dare you two stand there while His Highness arrives! You have no sense of hierarchy whatsoever!"

This guy is putting on airs even in Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyelid slightly, his heart filled with indignation.

Although I admit that I have been impolite.

But the high-ranking officials of Konoha were all here, and a large group of ninjas were watching from a distance.

The other party's actions were quite embarrassing for him.

Danzo glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a blank expression, wanting to see what he would do.

At the same time, he thought to himself:

What does "Daimyo" mean? Is it specifically targeting Hiruzen?

It's just that I happened to be here, so I've been caught in the crossfire.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo were thinking quickly.

Wanting to save face while also trying to smooth things over, neither of them made a move for the time being.

Seeing that they didn't move, the burly man's eyes turned cold. He gripped the hilt of his knife at his waist, a murderous aura emanating from him, and he said coldly:

"What are you two standing there for?"

Do you harbor rebellious intentions and disregard His Highness?

Hiruzen Sarutobi forced a smile and explained:

"General, you jest. Konoha is a vassal state of the Daimyo. How could I possibly harbor any rebellious intentions?"

The burly man's eyes narrowed, and he shouted, "Kneel down!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the hundreds of guards escorting Naraku shouted in unison:

"Kneel down."

"Kneel down."

"Kneel down."

........

Hiruzen Sarutobi maintained a stiff smile, bent his knees, and slowly knelt down.

He stretched out his hands and respectfully kowtowed to the sedan chair.

Just as Danzo saw Hiruzen Sarutobi submit and was about to kneel down...

Naraku's slightly languid voice suddenly came from inside the sedan chair.

"No need, I hate all this red tape."

Nice job.

Danzo inwardly cried out, feeling inexplicably pleased as he watched Hiruzen Sarutobi lose face.

At the same time, for the first time, I felt that Naraku was a really helpful ally.

Of course, Danzo's idea of ​​allies was just wishful thinking.

In Naraku's eyes, Danzo was nothing more than a slightly more obedient subordinate.

If it weren't for Uchiha Tonan suddenly appearing, according to Naraku's original plan...

When this war ends, it will be the time for him to completely subdue Konoha.

He will also disperse those ninja clans and integrate them into the common people.