Chapter 310: Unifying the Ninja World [67]
Chapter 310: Unifying the Ninja World [67]
Silence enveloped the area.
Feng Ye descended from the sky, landing not far outside Kirigakure, where a massive sunken pit lay. At the bottom of the pit was a dark figure, barely recognizable as the battered body of Kaguya Otsutsuki.
Feng Ye reached the bottom of the pit and approached Kaguya's corpse.
He wanted to learn more about the Otsutsuki clan through Kaguya, as the clan seemed to be divided into three branches: the main family, the head family, and the branch family. Kaguya, Momoshiki, and Urashiki were likely not the ultimate members of the main family.
If the fruit-eating Kaguya had attained the fourth stage of the Six Paths, it wouldn't be surprising if the main family of the Otsutsuki clan, having collected countless God Tree fruits over endless years, had reached the fifth or even sixth stage of power.
Of course, these were potential threats.
Currently, neither Momoshiki nor Kinshiki Otsutsuki had arrived, and it would likely be several years before they did. Given that it took the Otsutsuki clan over a millennium to react to Kaguya's betrayal, it was possible that they had been dealt with by Kinshiki and Momoshiki, and it might take them decades or even centuries to respond. Such a lengthy timeframe meant that they didn't need to be an immediate concern.
"Indeed, a peculiar constitution..."
Feng Ye examined Kaguya's body.
Unlike the ninjas of this world, Kaguya's physique was uniquely different, and his Rinnegan couldn't manipulate her flesh.
Feng Ye attempted to create a new life using Kaguya's broken body as a foundation, but ultimately failed as the created soul couldn't bear the burden of Kaguya's physique.
After several unsuccessful attempts, Feng Ye decided to give up.
"I'll leave it to Orochimaru for research."
Feng Ye extended his hand towards Kaguya's body, and intricate black textual seals wove themselves around it, soon sealing Kaguya's remains as well. They transformed into a black silken thread that coiled around his fingers.
Just as he finished, ninjas approached from a distance.
"Long time no see, Hokage-sama."
Mei Terumi arrived at the edge of the pit and greeted Feng Ye with a smile.
Feng Ye looked up at her and, in a flash, appeared at the edge of the pit beside Mei.
"Indeed, it has been a long time, Mei Terumi, a special jonin of Kirigakure... no, the Fifth Mizukage."
Feng Ye's gaze swept over Mei appraisingly.
Mei bowed slightly to Feng Ye and said, "Thank you, Hokage-sama, for saving our village from the crisis. Please rest in our village, Hokage-sama, and let us discuss some matters."
Feng Ye studied her for a few seconds, a slight smile playing on his lips, before replying, "Very well."
Indeed, it was time to resolve the issues with Kirigakure. Even though Konoha wouldn't be able to spare any forces to control the Water Country in the next two years, the situation would be different if Kirigakure willingly cooperated.
Currently, only the Water Country and Kirigakure remained of the Ninja Five Great Countries. Regardless of Mei being the Fifth Mizukage, even if Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage, still held the power, he would undoubtedly be quivering in fear and eager to negotiate with Feng Ye.
...
Feng Ye stayed in Kirigakure for three days.
During this time, he and Mei Terumi, the Fifth Mizukage, engaged in detailed discussions about Kirigakure becoming a subordinate of Konoha and the control of the Water Country.
In truth, the daimyo of the Water Country was also living in fear, seeing Kirigakure as his last straw. However, the ninjas of Kirigakure were well aware that resisting Konoha's unification of the ninja world was futile, and many had already lost all hope.
If it had been the old Konoha,
Feng Ye's sudden disappearance for several years might have changed the situation. But the current Konoha would remain unchanged even if Feng Ye disappeared or died due to unforeseen circumstances.
After three days of discussions, Kirigakure officially became a subordinate of Konoha. Following the plan devised by Feng Ye and Mei, over six thousand ninjas out of a total of seven thousand seven hundred seventy were dispatched from the village to Konoha.
Although the four great ninja villages had all suffered heavy damage, and even when combined, their total number fell far short of twenty thousand, a mere fraction of Konoha's current strength of nearly thirty thousand, dispersing them was still the best way to ensure no problems arose due to a lack of trust between the villages.
Afterward,
Feng Ye would dispatch three thousand Konoha ninjas and about a thousand mixed Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Amegakure ninjas to Kirigakure to integrate and reorganize the village.
These ninjas, originally from different villages, would find it difficult to trust each other, but this would enable them to supervise each other, thus relieving some pressure from the Konoha ninjas.
Since over six thousand Kirigakure ninjas were being transferred to Konoha, a number that could easily lead to problems, they would be sent in batches. Mei Terumi, as the Mizukage, would accompany the first batch to ensure a smooth transition.
Of course,
Feng Ye felt that Mei's true purpose was not to assist him in controlling the Kirigakure ninjas but to get closer to him physically. However, he had grown accustomed to this, as there were countless young women in Konoha who had their eyes on him. It was an inevitable situation.
After all, he was the strongest, most charismatic, and most popular Kage in history.
The first batch of Kirigakure ninjas heading to Konoha numbered about a thousand and was personally led by Mei Terumi. The assembly and preparation process took about a day or two, after which Feng Ye opened a spatial passage to Konoha, and they crossed over directly.
Then came the second and third batches.
As for why they weren't all sent at once, the reason was simple. These Kirigakure ninjas needed to be registered, assigned, and processed one by one, and these tasks fell to Nara Shikaku.
However, Shikaku's talent was undeniable. He managed the allocation and handling of the first batch of Kirigakure ninjas in just two days, and the whole process was orderly and efficient.
This left Mei Terumi with a sense of admiration.
In terms of military might, Konoha had Feng Ye, a figure akin to the Sage of the Six Paths. In terms of unity, under Feng Ye's leadership, Konoha was as solid as iron, and conflicts between clans possessing Kekkei Genkai and secret techniques were extremely rare.
And when it came to management, there was Nara Shikaku, a genius akin to a monster. With so many brilliant and talented individuals concentrated in Konoha, it was only fitting that they should unify the ninja world.
...
The fifty-eighth year of Konoha.
This year was also known as the first year of the 'Age of Fire'.
After the tumultuous Warring States period and the era of ninja villages, the ninja world, which had been fragmented for hundreds of years, finally achieved unification, with the Fire Country at its center.
Although some remote countries, such as the Snow Country and the Ghost Country, had not yet been incorporated into the Fire Country, this was no longer important. With the Wind, Lightning, Earth, and Water Countries annexed by the Fire Country, the grand unification of the ninja world had been essentially achieved!
After centuries of turmoil,
The ninja world finally welcomed a long-awaited era of unity and peace.
As the leader of Konoha, who had campaigned north and south, established great merit in the Third Great Ninja War, and subsequently conquered the four countries, Kakashi Hatake's fame reached its pinnacle this year!
Having unified the ninja world and ended the war, Feng Ye was regarded as a legendary figure by countless civilians, surpassing the widely revered Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.
Wherever the leaves of Konoha fluttered, the fire of the Will of Fire burned brightly, and a new era, known as the 'Age of Fire', had arrived!
Some referred to Feng Ye as—
The legendary sage.
In the eyes of many, Feng Ye, who had pacified the chaotic world and unified the ninja realm, had become akin to the Sage of the Six Paths himself!
(End of Chapter)
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