Konoha Year 13
“Tenxiu, get up quickly! Help me with the gift box! Today is the big day of the Ninja School graduation!”
“I heard that the clan heads and elders of various major families will be there, and they will also give graduation gifts to the first batch of graduates of Konoha! This is a way for the major families to show their support for the Konoha Ninja Village’s Ninja School! I also specially prepared some Ninja tools yesterday, all packed in the gift box! We’ll use these later! I hope they won’t be worse than others’!”
“At that time, it will also allow the various families to see us, so that the outside world won’t keep spreading rumors that I’ve passed away!”
Uchiha Yukino stood gracefully in the center of the bedroom like a proud white swan, facing the full-length mirror, carefully styling her waterfall-like snow-white hair. Coupled with her plain white attire, she looked like a white birch tree fairy from a legend, exuding a mysterious and charming aura!
At only thirteen years old, her figure was already tall and slender, standing gracefully like a blooming flower. Her skin was as fair as snow, revealing a faint blush. On her goose-egg-shaped face, a pair of beautiful large eyes, with long eyelashes fluttering slightly like butterfly wings, were truly endearing.
Yukino's beauty had already fully blossomed at this age; her every move and smile were filled with youthful vitality and a maiden's shyness. As she dressed herself, she looked through the mirror at Uchiha Tenxiu, who was still sound asleep on the bed behind her, and couldn't help but let out a soft snort, seemingly displeased with his laziness.
At Uchiha Yukino’s call, Uchiha Tenxiu reluctantly opened his eyes and said helplessly, “I was with you guys in Jianye City yesterday, shopping all day, I’m really tired. Can’t you let me rest a little longer?”
“No way, get up quickly, let’s go out together, okay? Five years have passed, and this is our first time stepping out of the family’s gate. We should go and explore Konoha Village properly!” Uchiha Yukino came to the bedside and playfully glared at Uchiha Tenxiu, her heart pounding like a startled deer.
Just thinking about the two of them walking hand in hand later, announcing their identities to the world under the witness of all of Konoha, her cheeks flushed like ripe apples.
Although they had already done so in Jianye City.
But returning to Konoha Village, their official home, it was still the first time they would display it outside the clan!
For Yukino, who loved to display their relationship, this was her favorite thing, even compared to her own older sister, Uchiha Yukino was exceptionally competitive in certain aspects!
Over the past few years, Uchiha Tenxiu and Yukino's engagement had been successfully completed, and the two naturally entered into cohabitation. Of course. Despite living together day and night, they always maintained a certain boundary, without any excessive actions.
Especially a certain troublesome person named Uchiha Lingyue, who kept a close eye on them, which made Yukino feel annoyed.
According to the plan, their formal wedding would be postponed for two years. At that time, Uchiha Tenxiu would return to Great Zhou with Yukino to hold a grand and solemn wedding, officially making Uchiha Yukino the Queen of Great Zhou.
Of course, there was also Uchiha Lingyue.
Their statuses would be parallel.
And in these five years.
Uchiha Tenxiu's life was not static. Because he frequently needed to go out, and they all lived together in the Seventh Elder's castle within the clan, Uchiha Tenxiu also informed Yukino and Lingyue about some matters. In the entire Konoha Village, only the two of them were aware of these things.
As Uchiha Tenxiu's secrets were revealed, Uchiha Lingyue and Uchiha Yukino also learned that Uchiha Tenxiu had the grand ambition of establishing a country of his own!
Moreover, he had already completed most of this ambition.
When Yukino and Lingyue learned this news.
Their reactions were identical; they were both stunned by Uchiha Tenxiu's “grand ambition.”
However, after a brief moment of shock, they quickly regained their composure and nodded in support without hesitation.
Not only that, they also decided to fully help Uchiha Tenxiu keep this secret, and even planned to cleverly conceal this plan for him in the future.
This made Uchiha Tenxiu quite satisfied at the time.
Therefore, a few years ago, Uchiha Tenxiu also took the two of them to Great Zhou using the Reverse Summoning Jutsu, and once they went, they couldn't stop themselves, becoming immersed in everything there.
If it weren't for some matters still pending in Konoha, the two of them would have stayed in Great Zhou and not returned. Fortunately, at Uchiha Tenxiu's persuasion, the two of them treated Konoha as a resort park for temporary residence, and only then did they calm down.
After all, compared to Konoha Village.
Everything in Great Zhou was simply too good!
Over the past five years, the Great Zhou country has undergone an unprecedented transformation. It was like a greedy beast, constantly drawing various resources and populations from the Ninja World.
Every month, the Great Zhou country would absorb at least 30,000 to 50,000 people, meaning at least 300,000 to 500,000 people were incorporated into its territory each year. Sometimes, this number would even be higher, reaching six or seven hundred thousand.
After five years of accumulation, the population of the Great Zhou country has approached 3.8 million. In addition to these externally transferred immigrants, it also benefited from Uchiha Tenxiu’s demographic dividend policy, which, through various birth incentives, encouraged these incoming immigrants to continuously bear offspring. Such a large population base also brought huge development potential to the country.
Among these people, there was a striking force: the Four Great Legions. Each legion consisted of 90,000 soldiers, totaling 360,000.
These soldiers underwent rigorous training, learning Chakra refining techniques, breathing methods, and swordsmanship.
Their strength was mostly between Genin and apprentice Ninja, but with continued effort, they were expected to advance to true Elite Genin, enough to participate in Ninja wars.
Especially within these Four Great Legions, many geniuses emerged.
With their exceptional talent and unremitting efforts, they reached the so-called Chunin level, and some were even close to Jonin level.
One can imagine the brilliance these one-in-a-thousand geniuses would emit once discovered, and they would undoubtedly have a place in the future Ninja World.
In this vibrant and dynamic country, where everything flourished, all seemed so full of life.
As the king of this country, Uchiha Tenxiu, his identity became even grander in the eyes of Uchiha, Lingyue, and Yukino, revered like a deity.
When they witnessed this magnificently constructed country with their own eyes, the shock in their hearts was overwhelming and inexpressible.
Especially the grand palace, like a brilliant pearl, embedded in this land, with large and small palaces, one after another, clustered around like stars surrounding the moon.
The arrangement of flowers and brocade was even more picturesque, leaving people stunned.
Such a majestic and magnificent palace actually belonged to Uchiha Tenxiu; they could not imagine it at all, as if they were in a dream.
Watching hundreds of thousands of people in the palace respectfully kneel and submit to him, even Uchiha Lingyue and Uchiha Yukino could not help but feel their hearts surge like turbulent waves.
This scene made one feel the majesty and glory of power, as if it were an insurmountable mountain, giving them a deeper understanding of Uchiha Tenxiu's dominant position.
Even as Uchiha Tenxiu's fiancées, they were shocked by the devout kneeling and careful reception of these people, as if they themselves had become the rulers of this land.
However, as they stepped into the palace and witnessed Uchiha Sakurako busily arranging various matters, big and small, and assisting Uchiha Tenxiu in handling political affairs, a hint of sourness arose in their hearts.
They were surprised to find that many of Tenxiu's affairs, even his close confidant Uchiha Sakurako knew about, while they themselves were completely unaware, which was truly uncomfortable.
So, the two launched a fierce “tussle” against Uchiha Tenxiu, constantly making various demands until Uchiha Tenxiu satisfied them one by one, which finally appeased their dissatisfaction.
In the following years, Uchiha Yukino and Uchiha Lingyue often accompanied Uchiha Tenxiu to Great Zhou.
There, they fully enjoyed the superior treatment of Great Zhou's elite, going out to play every now and then, experiencing the joy of being served.
In stark contrast to the strange looks directed at the Uchiha Clan in Konoha Ninja Village, the people of Great Zhou were filled with awe and respect for them.
Not only them, but the lives of the Uchiha Clan members secretly transferred by Uchiha Tenxiu had undergone earth-shattering changes.
Due to being arranged to live in the inner city of Jianye City, they were no longer at the bottom of society as they used to be, but instead transformed into wealthy and respected figures.
They possessed vast wealth and many wives and concubines, living in extreme luxury.
Not only that, but they also actively responded to Uchiha Tenxiu's population policy, vigorously procreating, causing the Uchiha Clan's population to continuously increase.
In terms of status, these clan members also leaped from being ordinary Ninja who were casually ordered around to being elites who could command others.
Their status was greatly elevated, and they received admiration and respect from everyone.
For Uchiha Tenxiu, these clan members were even more grateful, their admiration for him overflowing.
They knew that if Uchiha Tenxiu had not created a country and transferred them here, they would probably still be living the laborious lives of ordinary people in the Ninja World.
Compared to the past, their current lives were like heaven and earth.
Previously, they either toiled as Ninja in the clan, driven like oxen and horses, or struggled to survive at the bottom of society like ordinary people.
However, the situation is now completely different.
As long as they announced the Uchiha surname, not only would they not be discriminated against as before, but they would also attract various surprised and admiring gazes.
People were full of envy and jealousy towards them, and even behaved very respectfully in front of them, treating them carefully.
These two vastly different treatments.
Made Uchiha Yukino and Uchiha Lingyue deeply understand the true meaning of Uchiha Tenxiu's words: “Ninja, not even a dog would be one.”
And it was precisely because of this.
Uchiha Lingyue and Uchiha Yukino no longer cared about Konoha as a “homeland,” only treating it as a temporary residence.
As for the Uchiha here.
Sorry.
The Uchiha Clan loyal to Tenxiu in Great Zhou is the true Uchiha Clan.
The Uchiha Clan in Konoha.
We are not familiar!