Tajima, who had just been filled with overwhelming battle intent, was instantly snapped awake by Arisu's sharp rebuke.
The fierce killing intent around him suddenly withdrew. He completely calmed down, holding his breath as he waited for Arisu's next plan.
Arisu slowly rose from his seat. With a light flick of his wrist, a detailed and meticulously marked map of the entire Land of Fire appeared out of thin air in front of them.
On the map, mountains and rivers, cities and tribes, and the boundaries of various forces were all clearly labeled.
Arisu tapped the central area of the map with his fingertip, then looked steadily at Tajima and said,
"I'll handle the Fire Daimyo and the court forces. You'll be responsible for subduing the major ninja clans within the territory. We'll work inside and out together, attacking from both sides."
Hearing this, Tajima's brows immediately furrowed.
"Grandfather, I think we should just kill the Daimyo.", Tajima proposed.
Arisu shook his head. "No. We'll still have plenty of use for them in the future."
Tajima thought for a moment, then couldn't help voicing his concern. "Grandfather, the Fire Daimyo and his people are all skilled in power plays and deeply calculating. They're extremely hard to deal with."
"If we build a village, we'll definitely touch their interests."
"Rather than using them, it's better to kill them!"
"Besides, those bastards claim to the outside world that their territory was personally granted by the Sage of Six Paths, sacred and inviolable. That's how they maintain the legitimacy of their rule."
"And do you believe that claim?", Arisu asked.
Tajima laughed and shook his head, his tone carrying a bit of disdain. "Of course I don't believe that nonsense. It's nothing more than a cover the Daimyo use to secure their throne and hold onto power."
"If they didn't use the Sage of Six Paths' name to build momentum, their rule wouldn't stand at all."
Arisu only smiled faintly and said nothing more.
After Uchiha Tajima left, Arisu gave a light cough.
A White Zetsu appeared.
"You understood what I just discussed with Tajima, right?", Arisu looked at the White Zetsu.
The White Zetsu immediately bowed. "I'll handle it at once."
Arisu nodded.
———
A few days later, the Fire Daimyo officially approved a document, assigning a large portion of land to the Uchiha clan.
The Uchiha obtained a "village-building permit."
Uchiha Tajima immediately mobilized the entire clan and rushed to the preselected site to begin construction.
This location was exactly the same as where Konoha would stand in later generations. The Uchiha clan, already strong in combat, were astonishingly efficient at building as well. In just a few days, they established a new foundation for the clan on this land.
Arisu personally named the village.
He gave this newborn ninja village the name, Konoha.
The outline of Konoha Village began to take shape.
Arisu immediately began drafting the "Proclamation to All Ninja Clans of the Land of Fire."
In the name of the Uchiha clan, it was announced across the entire Land of Fire, sincerely inviting all major ninja clans to come and submit, join Konoha, consolidate their strength, and seek development together.
The news spread like thunder across the territories of every ninja clan in the Land of Fire.
For a time, all clans were thrown into an uproar.
Everyone was filled with shock.
They simply couldn't understand why the already powerful and stable Uchiha clan would go through such trouble to do this.
In the established perception of the major ninja clans, the Uchiha had always been strong and ruthless, with many grudges between them.
Taking the initiative to join them was no different from walking into a trap. No one was willing to take that step lightly.
But immediately after, something happened that left all the ninja clans stunned, the Hyuga clan became the first to respond, relocating their entire clan to Konoha.
This move completely baffled the other clans.
The Hyuga clan, usually low-key and reserved, never easily involved in clan disputes, had actually taken the initiative to align themselves with the openly ambitious Uchiha.
It was truly hard to comprehend.
Within the Hyuga clan's migrating group, "Father, I really can't understand it. Our Hyuga clan has been living peacefully. Why go through the trouble of moving the entire clan to join the Uchiha?"
"You clearly understand the Uchiha clan's nature and ambitions. Why do this?"
Hyuga Tennin, while busy directing clan members and arranging supplies, complained to the clan head beside him, full of confusion.
The Hyuga clan head looked toward the direction of Konoha, his gaze deep and distant. He didn't directly answer his son's question, only speaking slowly.
"Tennin, you still don't understand. One day, when you shoulder the responsibility of clan head and think from the perspective of the clan's survival, you'll naturally understand the deeper meaning."
After speaking, the clan head's gaze grew even more distant.
Hundreds of years ago, most of the Hyuga clan had been taken away by the Sage of Six Paths.
Even though they were separated, secret communication between the two sides had never been cut off. And this connection was known only to the Hyuga clan head and a very small number of high-ranking members.
When the news of the Uchiha receiving permission to build a village arrived, he immediately received a secret order.
It instructed the Hyuga clan to fully cooperate with the Uchiha and ensure the successful establishment of Konoha.
At the same time, within the Senju clan's territory.
"Tobirama, did you hear? The Uchiha built a big village and even sent a document inviting our Senju clan to live there together!"
The six-year-old Senju Hashirama said excitedly.
Senju Tobirama looked at his excited older brother, his brows slightly furrowed, and asked in confusion, "Brother, it's just the Uchiha building a village. It has nothing to do with our Senju."
Hashirama scratched the back of his head, his eyes clear and bright. "I think it's a great thing. If all the ninja clans lived together, put aside their grudges, and made peace, wouldn't there be no more fighting between clans, no more people losing their homes?"
At such a young age, Senju Hashirama already held a longing for peace completely different from other children his age.
"What if this is just an Uchiha scheme? What if it's meant to lure our Senju clan in and weaken us?"
Tobirama, however, remained far more rational than his age would suggest. With his careful mind, he immediately raised a logical doubt.
Hashirama's smile froze, leaving him momentarily speechless.
"But the Hyuga clan already went first. Their entire clan moved to Konoha and they're still completely safe. That can't be fake, right?", Senju Hashirama said.
"Brother, you're forgetting a crucial point."
Tobirama shook his head lightly. "The Hyuga clan holds the immunity token personally granted by the Sage of Six Paths."
"The Uchiha would never dare act against them. Their safety can't be used as proof that the Uchiha have no ulterior motives."
Hearing this, Hashirama lowered his head and thought carefully. He had to admit that Tobirama's reasoning made sense.
But setting aside conspiracy theories, the idea of the Uchiha building a village and inviting all clans to gather together
Directly touched his longing for peace. If all the ninja clans could truly lay down their weapons and live in harmony, what a wonderful scene that would be.
Thinking of this, the young Hashirama couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
———
On the other side, inside Konoha, Uchiha Tajima and Arisu sat facing each other, discussing the clan's future development.
At this time, Konoha had not established a Hokage.
There was only the highest decision-making group.
That was Arisu and Tajima.
"Grandfather, since Konoha was established, the only clan that has voluntarily joined is the Hyuga. With things like this, it'll be hard to push forward with further integration plans."
Tajima tapped the table lightly with his fingers as he spoke.
He had originally been anxious, but seeing his grandfather so calm, he no longer felt rushed.
Arisu, however, remained composed, sitting at the table sipping tea, his tone unhurried, "Tajima, there's no need to rush. Building a village and integrating ninja clans is a gradual, long-term process. Haste makes waste."
Arisu paused, then methodically laid out the next core steps, "Immediately arrange for clan members to start taking in displaced civilians into Konoha, strengthening the village's population base."
"At the same time, attract external investment and activate the village's economy, so Konoha isn't just a village for ninja, but a place where people can truly settle down."
"Also, implement the mission system and ninja management system I've drafted across the entire village at once."
After speaking, Arisu pushed a stack of organized documents he had already prepared in front of Tajima.
"My god!"
After quickly flipping through them, Tajima's previously calm eyes burst with excitement. The respect in his gaze toward Arisu deepened, completely convinced by this comprehensive plan.
"Grandfather, you're incredible!"
"No need to praise me.", Arisu smiled and slowly explained the core of the strategy.
"In this world, ninja have always only taken orders from daimyo, nobles, and other high-ranking elites, serving only them."
"No one has ever truly considered the needs of the common people. This commission market has always been blank."
"We'll start from the low-end task market, first taking on all kinds of commissions from civilians."
"With absolute task quality and an extremely high completion rate, we'll establish ourselves step by step and monopolize this untouched market."
"Then we'll gradually expand upward, from the bottom to the top, taking over all types of ninja missions in the entire ninja world."
This plan came from Arisu's business logic from his previous life.
It was like milk tea shops in the real world. Scattered small brands without customers or channels couldn't survive. Only by attaching themselves to major brands could they find a way to live.
The same applied to ninja clans.
As long as Konoha completely monopolized all ninja mission channels, cutting off the livelihood of other clans and leaving them with no way out,
At that point, the major ninja clans would naturally put aside their differences and come to Konoha on their own, willingly joining this hidden village.
Of course, there was also the possibility that the major clans would band together to attack Konoha.
But Arisu actually hoped for that.
That way, the Uchiha could take them in under perfectly justified circumstances.
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