Uchiha Touhuan glanced at Miura Kazuo with satisfaction, but still expressed some doubt: "Isn't this a bit too hasty?"
"Grand Minister, you are mistaken. The most important thing right now is the safety of His Highness the Daimyo. Since there are already hidden dangers in the Fire Capital, His Highness is in danger if he stays here for even a moment longer. I urge the Grand Minister to make a decision as soon as possible," Miura Kazuo said.
Miura Kazuo had a very clear self-awareness. He understood that the reason Uchiha Touhuan was willing to help him before was mainly to fight against Abe Taiichi's faction. Now that Abe Taiichi was dead, if he didn't do something to demonstrate his value, he would probably be next.
Therefore, at this moment, Miura Kazuo knelt down without hesitation.
"I urge the Grand Minister to make a decision as soon as possible," his faction behind him shouted in unison.
Seeing this, Uchiha Touhuan could only sigh and say, "Since that's the case, let's put the relocation of the capital on the agenda as soon as possible. For His Highness's safety, I will take him to Konoha in a few days. Kikuchi Tomokane."
"Your subject is here," Kikuchi Tomokane quickly replied.
"I remember you used to be the Minister of Construction, right? In the next few days, quickly prepare a blueprint for His Highness's new palace. You will also come with us to Konoha in a few days," Uchiha Touhuan instructed.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Kikuchi Tomokane said.
...
Under the shock of the execution of the entire Abe clan, the relocation of the capital to Konoha was quickly decided. In the following days, the court officials were all busy with this matter in a state of panic.
Uchiha Touhuan, however, only went to the daimyo's palace on the second day to inform him of this matter.
When Uchiha Touhuan arrived, Minamoto no Yuuki was having his meal. Upon hearing the eunuch's report of Uchiha Touhuan's visit, his small hand holding the chopsticks trembled.
It was clear that Uchiha Touhuan had left a deep shadow on him that day; on his first day back in his bedchamber, Minamoto no Yuuki had a nightmare.
"Quickly, invite Master in," Minamoto no Yuuki said to the eunuch serving him, though a lingering fear remained.
Uchiha Touhuan entered the bedchamber, first bowing to the young daimyo, and then said, "Yesterday's situation was urgent. After executing the traitorous Abe no Tai and his faction, I didn't have time to bathe, and thus offended Your Highness. Please forgive me."
"Master, you are too kind. You were only thinking of my safety," Minamoto no Yuuki said, forcing a smile. "May I ask what brings you here today, Master?"
"The palace servants have surely informed His Highness of yesterday's court assembly," Uchiha Touhuan said. "The Fire Capital is no longer safe for His Highness, so in a few days, I would like to request that His Highness return to Konoha with me."
Minamoto no Yuuki glanced at Uchiha Touhuan, lowered his head, and said, "I will follow my teacher's arrangements."
…
Two days later, Uchiha Touhuan led a group of ninja back to Konoha, while Kakashi remained in the Fire Capital to handle the aftermath of the relocation.
Because the Daimyo's procession was so large, the group traveled slowly, taking a full three days to reach Konoha.
When the group arrived, all the ninja clans and high-ranking civilian ninjas remaining in Konoha, as arranged by Uchiha Touhuan, waited at the village gate to welcome the Daimyo. Leading the group was Uchiha Fugaku, whom Uchiha Touhuan had left in Konoha to manage village affairs.
"Your Highness, this is Konoha Village. All of you present are powerful ninjas from the village. With you here, Your Highness's safety is assured," Uchiha Touhuan said, leading Minamoto no Yuuki down from the carriage.
After speaking, Uchiha Touhuan looked at the ninjas at the village entrance and shouted, "Everyone, salute His Highness the Daimyo!"
"Loyalty! Sincerity!" Everyone raised their hands in unison, a sight that startled Minamoto no Yuuki.
"Greetings," Minamoto no Yuuki said, somewhat reluctantly raising his hand. Uchiha Touhuan nodded in satisfaction.
After the welcoming ceremony, Uchiha Touhuan left Yamato behind and, with the Daimyo and his entourage, went to a large open area that had been cleared beforehand, located north of the Uchiha clan's territory.
He handed Yamato the blueprints of the Daimyo's palace that Kikuchi no Tomoyuki had prepared in advance.
Yamato took the blueprints, carefully examined them, and then nodded.
"Wood Release: Linked Pillars Technique!" Yamato formed a series of hand seals and slammed one hand on the ground.
To the astonishment of Minamoto no Yuuki and the accompanying officials, countless giant trees burst from the earth and coalesced, forming magnificent palaces.
With Yamato's current chakra reserves, it was impossible to build all the palaces the daimyo needed at once. Therefore, only the daimyo's sleeping quarters were completed initially. The palaces for court assemblies and administrative affairs would require further construction.
After settling the daimyo, Uchiha Touhuan took his leave and returned to the Hokage Building.
Although village affairs had been entrusted to Uchiha Fugaku, Fugaku could only handle routine matters. Things like the rotation of ninja troops on the border and the secret intelligence relayed by spies in other villages had to be handled personally by Uchiha Touhuan, the Hokage.
These documents had piled up during his time in the Land of Fire.
By the time Uchiha Touhuan finished dealing with these matters, it was already late at night.
Upon returning home, Uchiha Touhuan summoned the communication snake from Ryuchi Cave using the Summoning Jutsu, sending a message to Orochimaru to meet him there shortly.
Soon after, the spatial-temporal fluctuations from the Reverse Summoning Jutsu arrived, and Uchiha Touhuan appeared at Ryuchi Cave.
"Lord Touhuan," Orochimaru, who had been waiting there, greeted him respectfully.
"Thank you for your hard work this time," Uchiha Touhuan nodded.
Now, Orochimaru's head tops the bounty list at the underground gold exchange, and his market value is a whopping thirty Asuma.
Although Orochimaru had already self-destructed, in a place like Ryuchi Cave, where natural energy was abundant, he could easily suppress Orochimaru, who was limited by Kotoamatsukami.
"The technique you had me test last time was theoretically feasible, but during the fusion of the Mangekyō Sharingan's ocular power and Sage Chakra, I could clearly feel something was missing."
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