Projection magicians starting from the Uchiha clan

A sinister glint flashed in Danzo's eyes; such underhanded tricks were one of his specialties.

Even the strongest ninja is still a ninja, and everyone has weaknesses. As long as you seize on those weaknesses, even the strongest person can be defeated. This was true for White Fang, and it was also true for the Second Hokage.

After a moment's thought, Danzo turned to the ninja standing beside him and said, "Summon Ryuma to see me."

"Yes, Lord Danzo." The Root ninja quickly left.

A moment later, Ryoma Aburame appeared before Danzo and bowed respectfully: "Lord Danzo, what are your orders?"

Danzo's gaze was gloomy. He slowly said, "Ryuma, go to the Uchiha clan's territory and keep an eye on Uchiha Iori. Be careful not to let him find out."

Aburame Ryoma paused slightly, and although he wasn't one to talk too much, he still reminded Danzo:

“The Uchiha clan’s territory is the exclusive domain of the Uchiha clan. If I appear there, I will be seen as a provocation by Root if I am discovered.”

"Now that most of the Uchiha on the front lines have been recalled, and I'm near a dozen Jonin, I really don't have the confidence to hide myself well."

The current Uchiha clan territory was allocated by the First and Second Hokage. As one of the two original clans that founded Konoha and core members of the guard force, their power within the clan territory was almost unlimited.

If Aburame Ryoma were to encounter a Jonin from the Uchiha clan during his investigation, even if he were killed on the spot, Danzo would not be able to pursue the matter and would even have to apologize to him.

"Didn't you recently cultivate a special, difficult-to-reproduce parasite?" Danzo's eyes were cold, and his voice was deep. "I allow you to use it."

Ryoma nodded, no longer questioning, and said, "I understand."

After Ryoma Aburame left, a sinister smile appeared on Danzo's face.

The power of the Mangekyou Sharingan should be under my control. I will prove that I am more suitable to be Hokage than Hiruzen!

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After leaving the clan's territory, Iori walked along the path towards the former site of the Senju clan.

Since Mito Uzumaki's death, this place seems to have become deserted, with hardly anyone to be seen.

A gentle breeze swept by, and fallen leaves swirled on the ground, as if telling a story of the desolation of this place.

The original work barely mentions the aftermath of the Senju clan. All Iori knows is that Konohamaru's friend, Kazamatsuri Moegi, might be a descendant of the Senju and able to use Wood Release.

However, Iori had never cared about what the Senju clan was really like in reality, and she still didn't know much about it.

In stark contrast to the prosperity of the Uchiha clan's territory, the Senju clan's territory appeared exceptionally desolate.

Although the buildings and roads are clean, clearly maintained by someone, the place obviously lacks a sense of life.

It seems that even though the Senju clan still exists, very few people live here nowadays.

The Senju clan, a great clan that rivaled the Uchiha for a thousand years, vanished just like that. It seems Kishimoto never really offered an explanation in his previous life; I wonder what the reason was in this world.

Looking at the Senju clan as they are now, Iori was somewhat dazed. Was this really what the First Hokage wanted?

He shook his head, clearing his mind of his chaotic thoughts.

With the Senju mansion in sight, Iori quickened her pace and headed towards it.

Upon entering the mansion, Iori saw two ninjas guarding the entrance, their eyes sharp. As Iori approached, they scrutinized her intently.

Iori noticed the curiosity in their eyes, but there was no surprise in them, indicating that Tsunade had clearly informed them beforehand.

"You must be Uchiha Iori." One of the ninjas spoke up. After so many years, it was truly unexpected that a ninja from the Uchiha clan would come as a guest.

"Lord Momoka and the others are waiting for you inside. Please come in," another ninja said. The core members of the Senju clan have all arrived.

Iori felt a rare sense of tension.

Although he had lived two lives, this was the first time he had met the woman's parents.

Stepping into the Senju clan's residence, Iori looked around curiously at the place where two generations of Hokage had lived.

This residence is not luxurious; on the contrary, it appears exceptionally simple, a typical Japanese garden.

The moss-covered path meanders and twists, stone lanterns stand quietly to one side, and in the courtyard, various flowers are in full bloom, their delicate fragrance filling the air and making one feel relaxed and happy.

Iori pushed open the door, her gaze quickly sweeping across the room. Six people were sitting inside: an old man with a wrinkled face, four middle-aged men with serious expressions, and Tsunade herself.

The room was dimly lit, but it couldn't mask the tense atmosphere in the air.

When Tsunade saw Iori enter, she immediately stood up and introduced her, "This is Grandma Momoka, who followed my great-grandfather in establishing Konoha."

"This is Uncle Yingyi. He is the master of the Senju clan's physical techniques."

"This is Uncle Nengxing, the successor of my great-grandfather's earth-遁 (earth-遁) technique."

"This is Uncle Yuta, the successor of Second Grandfather's Water Escape Technique."

"This is Aunt Zhenli. She taught me my first chakra healing technique, and she was also the fastest learner after I created medical ninjutsu."

Tsunade introduced everyone's identities to Iori one by one.

Senju Momoka tapped the ground with her cane and said to Iori, "You should understand the relationship between our two clans. Your relationship with Tsuna will not be the key reason why we accept you."

"If you understand this, then start convincing me why I should support an Uchiha."

Chapter 78 Persuading the Senju Clan

Iori looked at Senju Momoka with some surprise. He hadn't expected this woman to still be alive. She must be at least seventy years old now. For a ninja, that was an astonishingly long life.

However, when he saw that she was the person in charge of the Senju clan, he couldn't help but feel relieved.

A female ninja who could make a name for herself during the Warring States period was definitely not an ordinary person.

Before arriving, Iori had already considered all sorts of possible scenarios.

He wasn't worried about smart people; on the contrary, he was most afraid of those fools who clung to their prejudices.

If the other party is convinced that the Senju and Uchiha are sworn enemies, and believes that Madara Uchiha betrayed the village, then all the other Uchiha are birds of a feather.

The chances of me convincing them are extremely slim.

Iori projected a sofa onto the floor, sat on it, and began to praise the achievements of the First Hokage.

"During the Warring States period, before the First Hokage established the system of one village per country, ninjas were as worthless as grass, and their average lifespan was less than thirty years."

"Many children were forced to go to the battlefield before they reached adulthood, and eventually died tragically on the battlefield. This was the case with the two brothers of the First Hokage and the three brothers of my clan's ancestor, Uchiha Madara."

"But after the first lord established the system of one country and one village, the situation changed drastically."

"Children are no longer forced to go to the battlefield early. They have more time to grow and learn, and they have more opportunities to see tomorrow's sun."

"This is undoubtedly a great innovation that deserves to be remembered and appreciated by everyone."

After explaining the premise, Iori took a deep breath and began to offer her own opinion.

"Although the frequency of wars has decreased significantly, the shadow of war still looms over the entire ninja world," he said slowly.

"Although conflicts are no longer frequent, the intensity of each war has increased significantly."

He paused for a moment, then looked around at everyone.

"In the past, it was always one or two families that fought each other. Even if there were alliances, it was only four or five families fighting each other."

"But in the current Shinobi World War, the battle between two villages involves far more than just five clans of ninja."

"The number of ninjas killed or wounded far exceeds that of the past, and in the recent Third Shinobi World War, Konoha even sent newly graduated genin to the battlefield."

His tone grew heavier, his brow furrowed, as if recalling how those young lives perished on the battlefield.

Do you really think that was the First Lord's wish?

Has his dream truly come true?

The Senju clan members remained silent, and a sense of oppression filled the air.

After a long silence, Senju Momoka finally broke the silence, her voice low and firm: "It's not that we haven't considered these questions, it's just that we haven't been able to find the answers."

"And what's your answer? Like Madara Uchiha back then, to unify the ninja world?"

Upon hearing this, the others all turned their gazes to Iori, staring intently at her expression, trying to discern something from it.

"Of course, times have changed. In the past, even if they could destroy the ninja world, it would be difficult to truly unify it, but that's not necessarily the case now."

Iori's confident reply.

"Why do you say that?" Yuta asked, staring at him.

“In the past, during the time of the First Hokage and Madara, there was no trust among ninjas at all, and even the Uchiha and Senju clans were full of conflict.”

He paused, his gaze sweeping across each person's face, and continued:

"In that era, even if they wanted to unify, endless rebellions would drag down the newly established ninja villages."

"The First Hokage and Madara established the ninja village to protect children. They couldn't abandon their clansmen just to build the village."

"Moreover, the one country, one village system was jointly established by the first and second generations of leaders."

"The First Hokage may have been motivated by ideals to not unify the ninja world, but the Second Hokage made this decision entirely out of self-interest."

He paused, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes:

"To be honest, although I don't like the second generation, among the first, second and Madara, only the second generation is the real politician."

Changing the subject, Iori continued:

"Now that the ninja village system is very mature, it is the perfect time to completely transform the one-country-one-village system into one-country-one-village."

"So what is your goal? And how exactly do you plan to achieve it?"

A hint of anticipation flickered in Senju Momoka's eyes. She had already begun to approve of Iori and started asking about the details of the plan.

Iori did not rashly reveal his plan, because he did not yet understand the Senju clan's attitude towards the daimyo, after all, the two sides had a long honeymoon period.

He took a deep breath, picked and chose from the plan, revealing only what could be disclosed, while avoiding mentioning the arrangements for the daimyo and nobles.

"Unify the ninja world, develop technology, adjust the village's positioning, and change the single career path of ninjas."

Iori methodically unveiled a series of plans, including his reflections on the nature of ninjas and a shift in their role.

Although Senju Momoka did not fully understand every plan that Iori mentioned, she at least understood that Iori had a long-term plan for the future of the ninja world, rather than just acting on a whim.

Her brow furrowed slightly as she weighed Iori's suggestion in her mind.

After briefly considering Iori's plan, Senju Momoka gradually made up her mind.

Her gaze refocused on Iori, her eyes now filled with determination.

If Iori can pass the test, she decides to take a gamble.