Chapter 309: Unifying the Ninja World
Yeruashi landed not far from Kirigakure, in front of a deep crater, in the center of which was a mutilated body, looking closer, it was possible to vaguely recognize Urashiki Otsutsuki.
Initially, Yeruashi wanted to learn more about the Urashiki Otsutsuki Clan, because as far as he understands, this clan should be divided into three layers, and Kaguya and Momoshiki are definitely not at the top.
After eating the Chakra Fruit, Kaguya was able to reach the fourth stage of the Six Path level without much trouble, and the Otsutsuki Clan, which has existed for thousands of years, had to collect a large amount of Chakra Fruit, so it would not be surprising if any of them will reach the fifth or even the sixth stage of the Six Path level.
Of course.
These are potential threats.
By Yeruashi's estimation, Momoshiki and Kinshiki won't arrive for several years. The Otsutsuki clan didn't react to Kaguya's betrayal until almost a thousand years later, so after Momoshiki and Kinshiki were confronted, the Otsutsuki clan probably wouldn't respond until tens or even hundreds of years later, so there's not much to worry about at this point.
"A very peculiar physique indeed...," Yeruashi looked at Urashiki's corpse.
Urashiki Otsutsuki's physique was completely different from that of the Shinobi of this world, and Yeruashi couldn't even control Urashiki's flesh with his Rinnegan.
He tried to create a new life based on Urashiki's body, but the attempt failed because the soul created was not strong enough to carry that body.
Yeruashi decided to give up after several failed attempts.
"I'll let Orochimaru do his research," Yeruashi reached for Urashiki's body and wrapped it in a multitude of black symbols.
Soon, the Otsutsuki Clan member's body sealed and quickly shrunk, turning into a tuft of black hair that also wrapped around Yeruashi's finger.
When Yeruashi finished with everything and was about to leave, a Kirigakure ninja appeared nearby.
"Long time no see, Hokage-sama," Mei walked to the edge of the crater, looked at Yeruashi below and greeted him with a smile.
Yeruashi raised his head to look at Mei, who was standing on the edge of the crater, and the next moment, his figure blurred and appeared next to her.
"It was quite some time ago, Jounin Mei... No, the Fifth Mizukage.", Yeruashi greeted Mei.
Mei addressed Yeruashi politely, "I thank Hokage-sama for saving our village from the crisis. Would you like to relax in Kirigakure? The battle must have been hard, and I need to discuss something with you..."
Yeruashi looked at Mei for a moment and finally nodded, "All right."
It's true that in the next few years, Konoha won't be able to allocate a massive force to take control of the Water Country, but with Kirigakure's active help, everything will be different.
In the current situation, not to mention the fact that Mei is now in charge of Kirigakure, even if the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, still has great authority and influence, it is possible that he is already trembling with fear and wants to negotiate with Konoha as soon as possible.
...
Yeruashi stayed in Kirigakure for three days.
He had a detailed and in-depth discussion with Mei on the issue of Kirigakure joining Konoha and taking control of the Water Country.
The daimyo of the Water Country was now terrified and sees Kirigakure as his last drop of salvation, but in fact, most of the Shinobi of Kirigakure realized that it is simply impossible to resist Konoha, and basically lost hope.
If before, Yeruashi's disappearance for a couple of years was enough to change the situation, now, even if Yeruashi suddenly dies for some reason, they still won't be able to resist Konoha.
After three days of negotiations, Kirigakure officially joined Konoha. According to the decision made by Yeruashi and Mei, of the nearly eight thousand Shinobi present in Kirigakure, more than six thousand will go to Konoha.
Only a little more than one thousand Shinobi will remain in Kirigakure.
Then, these more than six thousand Shinobi from Kirigakure will be divided by Yeruashi into different teams, mixing with the shinobi from Kumogakure, Sunagakure and Amegakure.
Each of the four Great Ninja Villages, in one way or another, had suffered very heavy losses in recent years, and now, even if they gather all their forces, there will only be about twenty thousand ninja, while the number the forces of Konoha is about thirty thousand Shinobi, but so that nothing unexpected happens, it was decided to disperse the forces absorbed from other Great Ninja Villages.
After that.
Yeruashi will send three thousand Shinobi from Konoha to Kirigakure and more than one thousand mixed Shinobi from Sunagakure, Amegakure and other villages to integrate into Kirigakure.
These shinobi, who previously belonged to different villages, will find it difficult to trust each other, so they will inadvertently control each other, allowing Konoha to relax a little.
But the number of Kirigakure ninja planned to be sent to Konoha was too large. This may create some problems, so it was decided to move the Kirigakure ninja in batches, the first of which will personally come to Mei, to make sure that there will be no problems.
Of course.
Yeruashi could vaguely sense that Mei's true hidden goal was not to control the Kirigakure shinobi, but to take over his body, but he was already used to it, because there are a lot of girls in Konoha who have such thoughts, and nothing can be done about it....
After all, he is the most powerful, charismatic, beautiful and popular Hokage in history!
The first group of Kirigakure shinobi, consisting of about a thousand people, gathered and prepared for a couple of days, after which they immediately went to Konoha, led by Mei.
The second and third installments soon followed.
Upon arrival, each Shinobi of Kirigakure was assigned to Shikaku Nara.
It was a very difficult task, but Shikaku showed his talent to the fullest and managed to finish the first batch in just two days. The whole process was perfectly organized, without the slightest mess.
This made Mei sigh helplessly.
Speaking of strength, it was rumored that Yeruashi is not much inferior to the mythical Sage of the Six Paths, and speaking of will, under Yeruashi's guidance, Konoha has become a solid and durable piece of steel. Even between clans with powerful Kekkei Genkais and Secret Jutsus, it is extremely rare for conflicts to break out.
In terms of management, Konoha has the terrifying monster, Shikaku Nara.
An incredible amount of talented people are concentrated here.
Therefore, only Konoha could unite the shinobi world.
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The 58th year since the founding of Konoha.
This year is also known as the first year of the Age of Fire.
After passing through the chaotic Samurai eras, the Warring States Period and the Five Great Ninja Villages, the Shinobi world, which had been divided for hundreds of years, was finally united, with the Fire Country as its base.
Although there are small remote countries, such as the Demon Country and the Snow Country, which are not part of the Fire Country, it doesn't matter much anymore. Wind, water, earth, lightning, after absorbing the four major countries, looking at the overall picture of the world, one could safely say that unification had already occurred!
After hundreds of years of incessant war and bloodshed.
The Shinobi world has regained its long lost unity and peace.
The fame of Konoha's leader, the Fifth Hokage, Hatake Yeruashi, who ended the Third Shinobi World War and forced the great countries to bow their heads, has reached an absolute peak.
As the man who united the world and put an end to wars, in the eyes of countless people of all countries, Yeruashi became a legend, far above Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara of the past!
When the fire of Konoha burned hotter than ever, a new era began, known as the Age of Fire!
Many even began to call Yeruashi the Legendary Sage, as well as the Sage of the Six Paths of the myths.
In the eyes of many civilians, the Fifth Hokage, who calmed the troubled times and united the shinobi world, has already become comparable to the Sage of the Six Paths!