The next morning, Shikaku Nara arrived at Kagami's palace, his face alight with excitement. "Lord Kagami, this is great news!"
Kagami frowned slightly. "What's wrong?"
"Last night," Shikaku said excitedly, "all those nobles and daimyo were wiped out by a meteorite!"
"What? Wiped out by a meteorite?" Kagami was stunned.
Shikaku nodded, gesturing with his hands. "A kilometer-wide meteorite fell directly from the sky and destroyed the Daimyo's mansion in the Land of Lightning. All the nobles and daimyo inside were killed! And besides that, there are a few words on the meteorite!"
"Words? What words?" Kagami asked, confused.
Shikaku took a deep breath, his voice filled with awe. "The world will prosper under King Kagami!"
Kagami was completely stunned. *What the hell is going on?* And what was that sentence all about?
"Lord Kagami, you are truly amazing," Shikaku said with admiration. "You even came up with such a plan. Now, that saying has spread throughout the ninja world, and everyone believes it is the will of the heavens!" He was certain this was Kagami's doing.
Kagami was at a loss for words. He really hadn't done anything. Could this be the work of the ninja world's consciousness, clearing the obstacles for its chosen child of destiny? He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He had just wanted to unify the world, end the wars, and bring peace. He hadn't expected the planet itself to take action. Still, it was a good thing. It would make his plans much easier.
He sighed helplessly, not bothering to explain. Shikaku probably wouldn't believe him anyway. "Shikaku," he said with a wry smile, "you should take this opportunity to quickly gather the rebel forces, win over the hearts of the people, and completely unify the ninja world as soon as possible."
He then took out a driver and a key, a new Knight Driver and Knight Key that integrated chakra armor technology. They were more powerful than the simple technological armor of the Zero-One series and had been modified by Kagami to allow the user to release more powerful ninjutsu.
"Thank you, Lord Kagami," Shikaku said, taking the driver solemnly. "I will do it right away." He left in a hurry, ready to gather the rebels and unify the ninja world.
With the nobles destroyed by a "divine" meteorite bearing Kagami's name, it was only a matter of time. A few days later, the entire ninja world's rebel armies and civilians were effortlessly subdued by Konoha in Kagami's name. It was the will of heaven, after all. Who would dare go against it?
After launching several satellites to cover the world with a communications network, Kagami held the founding ceremony on a newly built altar in Konoha. Everyone in the ninja world could watch via live broadcast.
He stood on the altar, his voice full of domineering power, echoing in every corner of the world. "The age of warring states is dead! The yellow sky has fallen! Today, in accordance with the will of heaven, I unify this world and put an end to a thousand years of endless war. I will ensure that everyone has food to eat and clothes to wear, that no one will ever again suffer the pain of war!"
"From this moment on, the Ninja World is reborn as the Shinobi Empire! Konoha is its capital, and I, Kagami Uchiha, am its Emperor!"
Thunderous cheers erupted from the altar.
"Thank you, Lord Kagami!"
"Long live Lord Kagami!"
"You are truly our savior sent by the heavens!"
The civilians in other lands were also incredibly excited, kneeling on the ground, their hands clasped in prayer. The war had ravaged their lives, and Kagami's appearance gave them hope. His powerful words struck a chord in their hearts, and many were conquered by his charm, their loyalty completely won.
The Konoha elite, like Shikaku, looked at Kagami with awe. They believed he would do as he said and bring true peace. Even the subdued rebels, watching the domineering Kagami, lost the last trace of doubt in their hearts.
Kagami looked at the adoring crowds below, a satisfied smile on his face. His goal had been achieved. However, he knew that many still only submitted on the surface. He would have to do something big, something that would affect the entire ninja world, to truly show his power and solidify their loyalty.