Madara, let's change the world together!

Meanwhile, the Konoha Merchant Guild announced a price reduction for its goods during this sensitive period, selling them at a price only slightly higher than the cost.

Upon hearing this news, Mighty and Mighty, who had just returned from the battlefield, declared that they would dedicate their youth to the cause and refused any wages.

But the Chamber of Commerce did not agree.

This decision has further enhanced the reputation of the Konoha Merchant Guild within Konoha.

The war was likely over, leaving only wrangling and negotiations between the village leaders. Therefore, Tsunade told the Third Hokage that she was quitting and returned to the trading company with Shizune and Kurenai.

This place makes them feel more at ease.

Perhaps everyone had the same idea, because many people gathered here.

Mikoto Uchiha and Kushina Uzumaki come to find their good sister Ai Kiyoi.

Kakashi, Obito, and Rin came to visit and discussed their reflections on the war with their good friends Shizune and Kurenai.

At the same time, Kakashi also came to report his results to Kenpachi Zaraki.

This was a goal that Kenpachi Zaraki set for Kakashi at the beginning of the war.

Kakashi always felt a little relieved when he saw Kenpachi Zaraki's strange attire, though he couldn't explain why.

When Ai Kiyoi, with Shizune's help, finished preparing the meal, everyone gathered around the table, eating and chatting.

"Kushina, why isn't Minato here?"

Mikoto casually asked, and even when the sisters had a small meeting, Minato would usually wait in the lobby reading a book.

"Ah, he said that the Third Hokage and Danzo Shimura had a conflict, apparently because of this war."

"I'm in a meeting right now, very busy."

When the topic of war came up, everyone present fell silent.

After all, the people here had all experienced the Ninja World War. Even though Kiyoi Ai hadn't participated, she understood the pain and despair of being displaced.

"Let's not talk about this for now."

"Kushina, it seems that you and Minato already have a child together."

"It's difficult for you to get married during wartime."

Ugh? !

Everyone present looked over, and Kushina was also very surprised.

She scratched her head and couldn't help but laugh.

"Sister Xiao Ai, how did you know?"

"Minato and I only found out not long ago."

Kiyoi Ai said with a smile.

“You forgot, we’re quite familiar with the doctor who examined you.”

"She mentioned it casually when we met last time."

"I see."

Kushina couldn't help but lower her head, her face flushed.

Sister Xiao Ai doesn't have her own child yet, probably because she's not good at that aspect.

We mustn't upset her.

Of course, Ai Kiyoi had no idea what Kushina was thinking; she just wanted to lighten the mood by mentioning the happy news that Kushina and Minato were having a child.

Since it was brought up, everyone naturally offered their blessings.

And so the topic naturally veered off course.

"Lady Tsunade, why don't you and Lord Genji have children yet?"

"puff!"

Tsunade almost spat out her drink after taking a sip.

Feeling the gazes of the crowd, her cheeks flushed slightly.

"It's not that I'm unwilling."

“Yuan insists that he won’t have children now. If you don’t believe me, ask Xiao Ai.”

Honestly, she's almost thirty-eight years old. Does she really think she doesn't want to have a child with Yuan?

When this man first consummated his relationship with her, he said that there was a sealing technique in place, so she could rest assured that she wouldn't get pregnant.

Ai Kiyoi can only offer explanations.

"Oh, my brother said we have to wait a few more years."

"He doesn't want children right now, and we sisters are quite a lot; it would be really awkward if each of us had one."

Everyone present understood.

Then, in an attempt to change the subject, Kiyoi Ai asked Mikoto a question.

"Mikoto, aren't there rumors circulating about your Uchiha clan again in the village? Is that alright?"

Mikoto immediately realized what Kiyoi Ai was referring to.

This great war lasted for five years, and almost every clan suffered heavy losses, but the Uchiha clan alone lost more than forty members.

Some ninjas are now secretly saying that the Uchiha clan and Kirigakure are colluding, not contributing to the Fourth Shinobi World War, and reaping the benefits without contributing.

Mikoto felt really wronged when she heard this rumor.

She fought desperately on the battlefield and even earned the title of Crimson Flame Princess, but she still felt a faint sense of rejection.

The village treats the Uchiha clan very harshly.

The warmth she felt here was far less than what she felt in Sunrise City.

Yuan Gege and her teacher took much better care of her than her clansmen did.

If it weren't for her parents still needing care in the tribe's territory, she would really want to settle down in the peaceful City of First Sun.

As for traveling around the world and seeing all the beautiful sights...

Mikoto thought of Kiyoi Gen's blessing to her and seemed to understand something.

Come to think of it, both Yuan-gege and the teacher occasionally show similar expressions.

Those are eyes looking towards the future.

Mikoto Uchiha shook her head.

"It's alright. Although some people are slandering us Uchiha, we've gotten used to it."

This statement resonated with everyone present.

People like Tsunade and Sakumo Hatake, who disguised himself as Kenpachi Zaraki, both understood this statement to some extent.

They had all served in the upper echelons of Konoha and were well aware of the subtle, underlying sense of prejudice against the Uchiha clan within the village.

They initially thought it was due to the Uchiha clan's arrogant personality, but after meeting Mikoto and Obito, they realized that there were still many normal people within the Uchiha clan.

Seeing the atmosphere turn cold again, Ai Kiyoi reconsidered what topics she could bring up.

It just feels like no matter what you say, the atmosphere is so tense that it always brings up the war that just ended.

At that moment, Obito Uchiha suddenly spoke.

"Sister Xiao Ai, how's Uncle Yuan doing lately?"

"I actually have a question I'd like to ask him. Can I contact him by phone?"

Kiyoi Ai immediately replied with a smile.

"My brother must be directing a caravan to treat people displaced by the war."

Now everyone is looking over.

Obito Uchiha was somewhat surprised.

"really?"

"real!"

"I've already learned how to do makeup, and I've even put eyeshadow on myself," Kurenai Yuhi said with certainty.

"Many students in the schools in the city of Hatsuhi are war orphans. I had contact with Shizune when I was studying there."

This is truly surprising.

Many of those present were surprised that the Qingjingyuan Chamber of Commerce would do something like this.

Hatake Sakumo had heard of it. Although he had been to Hatsuhi Castle once or twice, he spent most of his time guarding Kakashi, so he wasn't really clear about the situation there.

Kushina's opinion of Kiyoi Gen has risen even higher.

Judging from the various actions taken by the Chamber of Commerce, Kiyoshi Gen is truly a very humane and compassionate person.

"Obito, if there's anything you want to ask, ask your brother yourself later."

"My brother told me yesterday that he would come to Konoha to celebrate with everyone."

At this, most of the people present showed surprised smiles, including Kakashi, who had taken off his mask.

Chapter 222 The Fourth Hokage

Upon hearing that Kiyoi Gen was coming to Konoha, Tsunade and the others were no longer in a hurry to go to Hatsuhi Castle.

That night, Tsunade fell asleep happily, hugging her "Kiyoi Gen" body pillow.

Jingyin wrote some diary entries, fantasized about a beautiful and peaceful future, and then went to sleep.

Kurenai Yuhi returned home to wait for her father, Shinku Yuhi, to come back.

Because Minato Namikaze said he had something to do that night and wouldn't be going home, Kushina Uzumaki stayed behind and spent the night there with Mikoto Uchiha and Ai Kiyoi as best friends, having a pajama party.

Rin Nohara and Obito Uchiha each went home, one to see her parents and the other to see her grandmother.

Kakashi returned to the Hatake residence and went to sleep in his room.

Sakumo Hatake then followed him back to his room, which his son had cleaned spotlessly.