The unification of the Shinobi World progressed smoothly.
With Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara—two legendary shinobi—appearing on the front lines, their very presence shifted the tide of war. Neither of them needed to lift a finger; their reputations alone inspired awe.
Every shinobi had grown up hearing tales of the God of Shinobi and the Demon of the Shinobi World. Their mere presence was enough to ignite unparalleled morale among the allied forces.
The battles at the front became one-sided, with victory for the Allied Forces within reach.
Though there was a minor incident during this period.
Among the resurrected Uchiha clan members, a few had awakened their Sharingan anew. To demonstrate loyalty, Fugaku had dispatched them to the front lines.
Naturally, Hiruko, who had always coveted the Sharingan, leaped at this opportunity.
The result?
The so-called "great Hiruko," revered by several daimyos, met a swift and ignoble end at the hands of Tobirama's Wood Clone, along with his three subordinates.
...
Half a month later,
The entire Shinobi World fell under the dominion of the Land of Fire. The daimyos and nobles who refused to surrender were executed.
Iwagakure and Kumogakure, already reduced to rubble, were no longer threats. Meanwhile, the Kage of Kirigakure and Sunagakure traveled to the capital of the Land of Fire to present their formal surrender to the Hokage in person.
"To see is to believe... As expected of the man who led Konoha to such heights."
"He's even scarier than Granny Chiyo!"
Mizukage Mei Terumi's tone carried curiosity, while Kazekage Temari's was tinged with fear.
Tobirama smiled faintly, ignoring their whispered remarks as he accepted the documents they handed over.
Both Mei and Temari removed their Kage hats—symbols of their respective villages' highest authority, passed down since their founding.
With great care, as though offering a precious treasure, they placed the hats before Tobirama.
Without a word, Tobirama incinerated the hats with a Grand Fireball, reducing them to ashes.
There was no need for any respect. The Five Great Shinobi Villages became relics of the past the moment the Shinobi World was unified.
From now on, there would only be one nation: the Land of Fire.
"Long live the Land of Fire!"
"Long live the Land of Fire!"
The cries of celebration echoed across the skies. Shinobi and civilians from all corners of the Shinobi World—whether genuinely or reluctantly—cheered as one.
"You see, my brother really did it!"
In the front row of the crowd, Senju Hashirama watched the scene with a mix of pride and melancholy. He turned to Uchiha Madara, eager to share his feelings.
"Your brother is indeed stronger than you," Madara replied, his tone filled with his own complex emotions. Yet, he couldn't resist taking a jab at Hashirama.
"Not by much..."
Uchiha Izuna shrugged nonchalantly, though the admiration in his eyes as he looked at Tobirama was hard to hide.
"Granduncle is so cool! Don't you think, sis?"
Nawaki's eyes sparkled with admiration.
Tsunade didn't reply. She simply nodded, her hand ruffling her little brother's hair fondly.
"Second Grandpa is the coolest! I'll be Hokage someday too! Sasuke, you can be my assistant. Let's see how smug you are then!"
"It's not 'Grandpa,' Naruto. How many times do I have to tell you?" Kushina corrected him, shaking her head before exchanging a helpless smile with her best friend Mikoto.
"This all feels like a dream..."
Minato, holding Naruto's hand, rubbed his head. Even now, the reality of his resurrection felt overwhelming.
Returning from the belly of the Shinigami was no small feat. Orochimaru had used the Uzumaki clan's Shinigami Mask to perform a miraculous swap, allowing the Fourth Hokage to walk among the living once more.
"And you're complaining? Seeing me and Naruto isn't a good thing?" Kushina's response came with a playful punch, as fiery as ever.
Amid the commotion, Tobirama's sharp gaze scanned the familiar and unfamiliar faces gathered before him. All were here to witness the future of the Shinobi World—a future he had forged.
A fire burned within his chest as he took a deep breath, channeling chakra to his throat to ensure his voice carried.
"I declare this now!"
"The Shinobi World is unified. I, Senju Tobirama, hereby assume the role of the first Head of State of the Land of Fire!"
Not Emperor. Not King. Despite the merging of his past and present lives, Tobirama had no intention of establishing a dictatorship.
He also knew the idea of people-led governance was unrealistic in a world dominated by extraordinary powers.
Instead, he envisioned a governing body to maintain stability and prevent future wars. And shinobi like himself, Madara, and Hashirama would serve as its ultimate enforcers.
"Long live the Head of State!"
The cheers reached their peak.
Even in a unified Shinobi World, there were those unwilling to accept it—remnants of the old regime and survivors of the former villages.
For them, Tobirama issued one order: eliminate them.
The founding of any nation demanded bloodshed. Only through decisive measures could stability be achieved.
By the first year of the Land of Fire, Tobirama initiated sweeping reforms, including mandatory education for children aged six and above who could harness chakra.
The curriculum extended beyond basic ninja techniques to include mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Even Orochimaru was pulled from his laboratory to help draft textbooks.
"I want shinobi capable of more than just killing."
Those who once thrived as ninja found themselves rebuilding roads, irrigating fields, and generating electricity. Thanks to their versatile abilities, the nation's development surged forward.
In the third year, after a comprehensive purge, the last remnants of rebellion were eradicated. The Land of Fire began to resemble the technologically advanced world of Boruto's era.
...
By the tenth year, the counterattack against the Otsutsuki began.
(End of Book)
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