Chapter 87: Clan Prosperity

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Hashirama and Madara became allies and founded Konoha to end the never-ending clan wars. Unlike the Daimyo, who were entirely focused on political power, Hashirama and Madara weren't driven by a hunger for control.

Both were trendsetters, and their decision to ally inspired others around the world to follow in their footsteps. As a result, the wars ended, and peace finally arrived.

People like the Daimyo, who used wealth to eliminate those they disliked, became fearful when shinobi across the world began to unite. Before this, they had employed underhanded tactics to destroy certain clans. For example, the Chinoike Clan was destroyed after one of its members was framed.

The Daimyo paid the Uchiha Clan to drive the Chinoike out of fertile land and into the Valley of Hell. But as the shinobi started to unite, the stakes grew higher, and the Daimyo couldn't rely on their old methods.

If a Daimyo ever decided to block resources—similar to what the future Daimyo did to Sunagakure in the Naruto series—Hashirama himself would likely intervene. The Daimyo believed that Hashirama wouldn't remain silent, and their very lives could be at risk.

By the end of the meeting, they decided to increase bounty rewards and categorized them into different levels.

1. Kill Hashirama = 2 million ryo

2. Make Madara kill Hashirama = 1 million ryo

3. Make Madara betray Konoha = 500 million ryo

"Do you think it will succeed?" asked the Earth Daimyo.

"Who knows? Hashirama is the strongest shinobi alive, but as long as he lives, it threatens our power," replied the Wind Daimyo.

The most foolish Daimyo at this meeting was the Fire Daimyo. Despite Hashirama being essentially his subordinate, he failed to see that Hashirama's death would throw the world into chaos and decrease their wealth. Blinded by fear and thirst for power, he chose the most extreme approach.

War and prosperity never go hand in hand. Children become orphans, people starve, and landscapes are ravaged. Only after war can people's quality of life improve.

Isn't Konoha the perfect example? But these foolish Daimyo always think of themselves, not the common people.

Mother feeling…

Haruko finally gave birth to a girl. To be honest, Haruko had always felt a bit jealous of Akari. Every time she saw Karina and her sister, she too longed for a daughter.

Of course, she loved her own children. There isn't a mother who hates her own child, especially since her son was born from the man she loves.

When they were newborns, she didn't notice much difference between her children. But as they grew older, she could see how different they were, even though they were twins.

Akari's children also had distinct appearances, and the most beautiful one was, of course, Karina. Haruko hoped her daughters would grow up to be as beautiful as Karina, or even more so.

Uzukage planning…

The Uzukage was overjoyed this time, not just because of his new grandchild but because Haruko had given birth to four daughters.

This meant that if the Uzumaki clan married Haruko's daughters, they wouldn't be called Uchiha, but Uzumaki instead.

Although he wasn't racist, the concept of clans was still deeply rooted in him. Having survived and risen to be patriarch during the Warring States Era, he valued the prosperity of his clan over national prosperity.

That's why he welcomed Setsuna and his group when they wanted to migrate to Uzushiogakure. In 100 to 200 years, those from the Uchiha, Chinoike, and Hyuga clans would bear the Uzumaki surname. Even if they didn't, they would be recognized as shinobi of Uzushiogakure.

This concept is similar to the original Naruto, where Naruto presented himself as a Konohagakure shinobi, rather than as a member of the Uzumaki clan.