T/n: For Every 100 Power Stone 1+ Chapter ( I hope I don't regret it and get burned out!! XD)
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Under Yuzuru Uchiha's immense power, the "Shinobi Supremacy" plan progressed with exceptional smoothness.
Faced with the bloody butcher's knife, the pampered nobles chose to submit at the first opportunity.
Within only a week, all of Kyoto was completely under Yuzuru's control.
The newly appointed daimyō herself even publicly endorsed the idea of granting authority to shinobi.
Things went so smoothly that even A, Sakumo Hatake, and Fugaku Uchiha were left speechless.
Their illusions had been completely shattered, and their resolve only grew stronger.
It was one thing when they didn't know better, but now that they did, how could they continue letting these cowardly parasites sit above them, flaunting power they didn't deserve?
Such a thing could no longer be tolerated.
However, as events continued to unfold, the entire Land of Lightning began to grow restless.
Inside the daimyō's residence—
Yuzuru sat in the main seat while the newly appointed daimyō knelt beside him, serving tea.
She was the eldest princess of the former daimyō—gentle in temperament and clear-headed.
Once she recognized the situation for what it was, she chose to cooperate fully with Yuzuru's plan.
Thanks to her assistance, the plan had advanced as far as it had.
"Yuzuru, a message from Lord Raikage."
Fugaku Uchiha entered, glancing at the kneeling daimyō with mixed feelings.
Whether it had been in Konoha back then, or now before the mighty daimyō, Yuzuru always managed to turn impossible situations into realities that defied reason.
Perhaps he himself needed to start acting with a bit more boldness too.
Yuzuru popped a grape into his mouth and said calmly, "Fugaku, what did the Third say?"
Fugaku replied immediately, "Lord Raikage said he's already sent people to begin clearing the bandits across the Land of Lightning."
"Police forces are being established in every region—centered around small towns to maintain public order in nearby villages."
"However, we may not have enough ninja. Lord Raikage would like to hear your opinion on how to handle that."
"Also, some local nobles are refusing to cooperate, claiming we assassinated the daimyō."
After listening, Yuzuru said indifferently, "Tell the Third to decide the police forces as he sees fit. As for the lack of ninja, that can wait."
"Now that ninja hold a higher status, there will be no shortage of people wanting to become one in the future."
"And as for those who resist… kill all who refuse to yield."
"Those who can't keep up with the times are destined to be eliminated."
The daimyō beside him trembled involuntarily.
Fortunately, she had chosen not to oppose him—otherwise she would already be a corpse.
Thinking that, she lowered her head even further.
From now on, she must curry favor with Yuzuru no matter what.
As for revenge… what a joke. The difference in power erased any notion of hatred.
She should be grateful he hadn't wiped her family out entirely.
While she was lost in fearful thoughts, Fugaku spoke again, uneasy:
"Yuzuru, there are quite a few people against this. If we kill them all, won't it hurt our image?"
He'd just resolved to act more boldly, but killing every dissenter felt too extreme.
They were to be rulers now—shouldn't they care about appearances at least a little?
Hearing that, Yuzuru chuckled softly.
"Fugaku, don't worry. Just do as I said."
"When the time comes, others will justify our actions for us."
Seeing the quiet confidence in Yuzuru's expression, Fugaku said nothing more and turned to leave.
Once he was gone, Yuzuru said to the daimyō beside him, "Bring me a map of the Land of Lightning."
To make a nation prosper, one must first build roads.
Now that he was the master of this land, the builder's urge within him was growing hard to suppress.
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While the reforms burned fiercely in the Land of Lightning, the entire shinobi world was thrown into turmoil.
Daimyōs across the nations denounced the country for placing ninja above nobility, accusing the shinobi of Kumogakure of staging a coup.
They vowed to send troops to "eliminate the rebels" and restore order to the Land of Lightning.
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Land of Wind — Sunagakure
Looking at the vast wealth and supplies sent by the Wind Country's daimyō, the Third Kazekage's face was filled with glee.
Since his rise to power, the village had always struggled with funding—he had never seen so much money before.
Seeing the Third Kazekage's money-grubbing look, Chiyo, who was at his side, couldn't help but remind him, "What do you plan to do about this matter?"
The Third Kazekage immediately replied, "Of course we'll send troops to attack Kumogakure."
"They've always coveted our kekkei genkai. The Uchiha slaughtered many of our ninja last time—now they've brought this upon themselves. It's the perfect chance for revenge."
"And besides," he sneered, "the Land of Lightning is rich in resources. Once we invade, even claiming a few mines will solve our financial problems forever."
Chiyo shook her head. "Lord Third, Kumogakure is strong. Have you considered the consequences if we lose?"
"Lose?" the Kazekage scoffed. "This time, the four great daimyō have spoken together, calling for an allied ninja army.
Even if Kumogakure is strong, do you think they can fight all four great villages at once?"
Seeing Chiyo still wanting to argue, the Kazekage slammed his hand on the desk.
"Enough! It's settled. We'll send three thousand shinobi. Let's take what we can while we can!"
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Land of Earth — Iwagakure
Kitsuchi laid a scroll before Ōnoki and said solemnly, "Father, the daimyō has ordered us to join Konoha, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure in attacking Kumogakure. What do you think?"
Floating midair with his hands clasped behind him, Ōnoki gazed out the window.
"Kitsuchi, this time we'll send a token force of a thousand shinobi—just for show."
Kitsuchi was surprised. "Is that really wise? What if the daimyō punishes us afterward—"
"Hmph!" Ōnoki turned, fixing his son with a sharp glare.
"You have no idea how terrifying the Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan truly is."
"If Hashirama Senju hadn't stopped Madara Uchiha back then, the existence of daimyōs might not have lasted at all."
"Now another pair of Mangekyō eyes has appeared among the Uchiha. I'd rather not provoke them needlessly."
"Besides," he continued, "what Kumogakure achieved—we of Iwagakure can achieve too."
If the allied army actually won, that would be fine. But if they failed…
Then perhaps they could follow Yuzuru's example and deal with their own daimyō instead.
Kitsuchi stared in shock.
Could his father, who always seemed so steady and honest, actually be thinking of overthrowing the daimyō too?!
Compared to him, Kitsuchi suddenly felt naïve.
"Father, as expected of you—you're truly cunning."
"Cough, cough—" Ōnoki nearly spat blood.
"Cunning? This is called foresight! Kitsuchi, if you don't know how to use a word properly, don't use it at all. And another thing—when we're working, address me by title."
Kitsuchi nodded. "Understood, Title-sama."
"You—!!"
Crack!
"Ow, ow, ow—"
"What's wrong, Title-sama?"
"Stop calling me that! I just threw my back out!"