Extra 1: If there was Ugetsuki during the creation period (Part 8)
After this incident, the four of them would certainly no longer underestimate the power of rumors.
But subsequent developments far exceeded their understanding.
Because not only some small ninja clans came to them, but even many ninja employers came to them on their own initiative.
Seeing this scene, Senju Hashirama could hardly wait to find his younger brother.
"Tobirama! Tobirama, did you see that? Tobirama!"
Senju Tobirama: ...What do you see? Are you dancing here like a shaman?
Of course, Senju Tobirama knew what his elder brother was excited about.
But he didn't want to admit it quickly.
...If it is really that simple, then what are all the entanglements and pains they have experienced before?
Besides, even if the beginning goes smoothly, who can guarantee that it will go smoothly later?
You have to know that this is not a matter of one or two or even three or five people, but will eventually become a major event that countless families and the entire clan will have to devote all their efforts to.
If one thing goes wrong, the whole clan will be destroyed.
How could he let it go so easily?
"Besides."
Senju Tobirama calmly sorted out a piece of information and put it aside.
"Those who are taking action now are all small, unknown ninja clans...Excuse me, even if a dozen or twenty of these clans take action, they won't really have any impact on the world."
It’s not that Senju Tobirama looks down on people.
But for ninjas, there are only two kinds of influence.
Either the individual's ability is outstanding enough to defeat others, or there are enough family members who are all relatively strong.
Otherwise, if there aren't enough people, and you encounter someone who can beat dozens of you, your entire clan will basically be wiped out.
So Senju Tobirama felt that his elder brother was still too optimistic.
"At least there must be some well-known ninja clans who take the initiative to show goodwill before we can say that..."
"Master Patriarch!"
Just as Senju Tobirama was trying to calm his elder brother down and stop being so excited, the voices of the clan members came from outside the door.
"What's up?"
"The chief of the Uzumaki clan said he wants to discuss something with you!"
Senju Hashirama: ...Ah?
This is not the right time, and there was no prior communication... Why did he come all the way here?
The patriarch of the Uzumaki clan actually didn't want to make this long journey.
But the rumors during this period, coupled with the information he had obtained, really made him unable to sit still.
If ninjas are compared to an industry, then Senju and Uchiha are the "industry giants".
Originally, the two industry giants at the top were eyeing the biggest and best piece of cake and were constantly fighting for it, and there would always be some corners and edges left for others to eat.
But now that they suddenly know that the "industry giants" are going to stop fighting and join forces, people are of course unable to sit still.
If they don't fight each other but develop together, who can defeat them?
With such an 'invincible' situation, isn't it only a matter of time before they expand their business to the whole world?
The powerful ninja clans may still have ways to deal with it, but for others, especially the small and medium-sized ninja clans that occupy half of the world's position, it is a crisis of survival for the entire clan.
As a result, those "weak ninjas" mentioned by Senju Tobirama were almost getting bald from anxiety.
But what they are more worried about are the small and medium-sized forces that need to hire ninjas for protection or to complete tasks.
They were even more scared than the ninjas.
After all, in the past, one could say that if someone hired the Senju, the other side would hire the Uchiha to fight.
But if the two sides really form an alliance or reach some kind of agreement, and their opponents hire someone first, wouldn’t they be doomed?
Those who are rich and powerful can still say that they can hire a dozen or twenty ninjas to fight against them, but they can't do that.
Hiring a dozen or twenty ninjas at once would even make him bankrupt on the spot.
Therefore, the people who are the "Party A" are more active than the ninjas.
The big forces and big countries are not nervous because they have sufficient resources and financial support, but those of them who are just making small moves cannot do that.
Especially after knowing that Yu Yue had already contacted some business nobles, they naturally became more active in showing goodwill.
Now that the 'financial sponsor' has taken action, the ninjas can no longer sit still.
After all, those big orders that can sustain them for a year or two are always a minority, and they mainly rely on these small and medium-sized commissions to make a living.
If all these were gone, even if they would not immediately fall short of their income, they would definitely have to tighten their belts.
If the earliest investigation was just a test, then after confirming the existence of such a place and seeing others following suit, more forces could not sit still and joined in.
They are afraid.
I'm afraid that if I don't show goodwill now, I will be killed without any mercy in the future.
This is why there are ninjas coming to the door tentatively one after another, and it is no surprise that the leader of the Uzumaki clan, with whom we have always had a good relationship, comes over...
"I say, what on earth are you doing?"
The patriarch of the Uzumaki clan came and sat down in front of Hashirama Senju with a glass of wine. Although it was a visit, if he consulted with an interrogative attitude, it would be an enemy.
So he chose to bring alcohol with him, so that even if he said something wrong or went too far, he could use the excuse of "being drunk" to get away with it.
"Just...what are you talking about."
Senju Hashirama wanted to explain a few words, after all, the other party had come to him on his own initiative.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he remembered Miss Yu Yue's previous instructions, and quickly changed his words, pretending to say "I don't know what you are talking about."
The Uzumaki clan leader raised an eyebrow when he heard this - this doesn't seem like Senju Hashirama.
Hashirama Senju has always been the one who speaks his mind, even if it offends others.
To make him say such vague words...
It would be ridiculous to say there are no secrets or conspiracies.
So the Uzumaki clan leader continued.
"This news has spread like wildfire. There's no point in playing dumb any longer."
"I'm not playing dumb. I really don't know what you're talking about."
Senju Hashirama continued according to the words that Ugetsu had previously trained him with.
"OK."
Seeing that he continued to play dumb, the Uzumaki clan leader stopped beating around the bush.
"So what's the story about your alliance with the Uchiha?"
When he first heard the news, the Uzumaki clan leader thought it was nonsense.
What is the relationship between Uchiha and Senju?
That's a thousand-year-old feud.
It is better to believe that tomorrow will be the end of the world than to believe that they will form an alliance.
"I don't know where this ridiculous joke came from." He said as he laughed.
"Right, that's so outrageous..."
The Uzumaki clan leader was laughing, but found that Hashirama Senju on the opposite side did not smile with him, but instead had a heavy look on his face.
So he couldn't keep smiling anymore.
"… That's really just a rumor, a joke, right?"
However, Hashirama Senju's expression only became a little more solemn.
After a while
, and even turned around and left, saying that he had something to do.
Wait, wait a minute???
The Uzumaki clan leader panicked.
"We and the Senju are allies, right?"
"Yeah, sure."
Senju Hashirama confirmed his statement, and then said with a bitter face:
"But there are always some things we can't resist... No, nothing."
After leaving behind this vague half sentence, Senju Hashirama really left.
Only the Uzumaki clan leader and the wine he brought were left standing there as if petrified.
Wait, let him sort out his thoughts.
What does 'irresistible' mean?
That's Hashirama Senju!
What was there that he couldn't resist?
How could it be possible... No, it's not completely impossible.
The Uzumaki clan leader suddenly thought of the 'employers' in the rumors. Once he had an idea, would he still be afraid of having no more ideas?
The Uzumaki clan leader quickly started thinking.
No matter how powerful a ninja is, he still has to listen to his employer.
What if there really is an employer who is generous enough to hire both Senju and Uchiha at the same time?
It is true that the two tribes have always been in opposition, but if the employer really offers enough...then it is not something they can refuse, right?
After all, if you refuse, then the other party will take all .
With a large amount of extra money for no reason, the ninja clan can buy more ninja tools and equip themselves more comprehensively.
Next time we fight, the money spent will seriously injure you...
Therefore, even if it was just to prevent the other party from taking all the money, Qianshou had no choice but to agree.
——This is really scary.
Once you accept this possibility, it becomes natural to think further.
No, he has to report back to the clan immediately.
The Uzumaki clan leader, who had scared himself to death, turned pale and left in a hurry.
As an old ally of the Senju clan, it is naturally impossible for them to start a war.
Putting aside whether the Uzumaki clan can defeat the Thousand Hands, they do have a ready-made friendship!
Compared to those outsiders who are still trying to find ways to establish connections, they have innate advantages.
So why not join - even if you don't choose to join, you can still maintain existing relationships and protect yourself.
No matter what happened between Uchiha and Senju
What happened? For the sake of their old alliance, Thousand Hands couldn’t kick Uzumaki into the abyss.
After figuring it out, Uzumaki naturally showed goodwill to Qianshou.
Of course, they don't need to give gifts or say nice things so blatantly. It is enough to express their support for Hashirama Senju implicitly.
But even with this, Hashirama Senju felt like he was dreaming.
After all, even in the world in the dream where the ninja village was established, Uzumaki only maintained an ally relationship from a distance and did not support his decision?
Why now...
But no matter what, this is a good thing!
While Hashirama Senju was happy, he thought of the conversation he had with his younger brother before.
So he couldn't wait to find Senju Tobirama and said:
"Tobirama, what did you say before?"
Senju Tobirama: ...Although he knew that his elder brother had no ill intentions, what was with his tone?
Also, Uzumaki clan, aren’t you too unrestrained?
This is a matter that concerns the safety of the entire family, and you guys just made this decision so easily???
On the other side, Uchiha Izuna also had the same confusion as his archenemy.
If the Senju clan is in good hands, then the Uchiha clan is not completely isolated and helpless.
However, unlike the Senju side who look for the clan leader Hashirama, more people on the Uchiha side look for him as their deputy.
It’s simple, the reason why the Senju side is because Hashirama Senju is easier to talk to.
On the Uchiha side, Uchiha Madara is too notorious, so people think that Uchiha Izuna is easier to communicate with.
But even Uchiha Izuna, who had experienced various negotiation and talk scenes, was no less shocked than Senju Tobirama.
If all this is just a conspiracy of the Senju clan, then their energy and efforts are too great.
After all, these are all ninjas with whom he has good relations - of course it's not that they can't betray, but if he wants them to betray the Uchiha, the price must be quite huge. At least Uchiha Izuna couldn't imagine how much benefit that would be.
So... all of this can only be true?
In my brother's dream, the world where all ninjas lived together and worked together in harmony, is it really possible to recreate it here?!
