Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 59 Unexpected Gains

"As I mentioned before, during the Warring States period, the Senju and Uchiha clans were the two most powerful ninja clans."

"Especially after Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha inherited the position of clan head, the strength of the two major clans was on a completely different level from that of other clans."

"Moreover, the strength of the two clans lies not only in the strength of their clan leaders, but also in the fact that every ninja is a top-tier fighter among their peers."

"Because of the power of the two major clans, the employer chose the Senju clan, and the employer with the opposite interests would inevitably choose the Uchiha clan, and vice versa."

"Therefore, the hatred between the two major ninja clans is also the deepest."

"If the two most powerful families, who also harbor the deepest hatred, can put aside their enmity and work together, wouldn't that set the best example for others?"

Shisui and Itachi nodded quickly.

"In this way, ninja clans that don't have such deep hatred for the Senju and Uchiha can let go of their doubts and fears about the Senju."

"What are you doubting? What are you afraid of?"

"The question is whether it will become a vassal state, or even be completely swallowed up, leaving no trace of its own existence."

"You need to understand one concept: Konoha was originally a collection of large and small ninja clans, just like a family."

"Senju is the head of this super-powerful family, and it's true that he has the highest status and the most power. This is what he deserves as the leader."

"But this does not mean that the Senju can arbitrarily oppress, exploit, enslave, or annex other ninja clans. Although there are different statuses and different roles, all ninjas are equal in terms of personality."

"In the beginning, why did the various ninja clans join Konoha?"

"Our Uchiha clan, in particular, is all striving for a more stable life, better development, and peace."

"If it weren't for a better future, wouldn't joining have been a waste of time?"

"Don't you think so?"

As they listened intently and became increasingly absorbed, Shisui and Itachi nodded in agreement.

"If the Uchiha clan doesn't agree to cooperate with the Senju clan, will the other ninja clans follow the Senju clan?"

"Zhi Shui, you speak."

To make both people feel involved, the impression will be more profound and the sense of identification will be stronger.

"No, because the difference in strength is too great, which would make them feel very insecure."

"Even if the Senju clan forces their way out, what they will ultimately get is not an elected Konoha, but a hereditary Konoha."

"And its scale is definitely not as large as Konoha, which was jointly created by the two major clans, because other ninja villages can run away, hide, or band together if they can't win."

"Furthermore, Konoha will be extremely vulnerable because the hatred still exists."

"If the Senju clan no longer has the power to suppress everything, it will immediately fall apart due to internal strife."

Uchiha Genzan glanced at Shisui with approval and said, "You've improved again, Shisui. Well said."

Hearing that his older brother Shisui was being praised, Itachi Uchiha glanced at him enviously.

Now, Itachi Uchiha has gradually developed a sense of admiration for Gen Uchiha, a cultured man who knows a lot and has profound thoughts.

"Uchiha Madara was defeated, but he did not beg for mercy or surrender. Instead, he faced death with equanimity. It was Senju Hashirama who moved Uchiha Madara with his sincerity."

"What would have happened if Hashirama Senju hadn't chosen to cooperate, but instead had instead absorbed the Uchiha clan, or even wiped them out?"

"The consequence of usurping the Uchiha clan is that they will outwardly submit but inwardly resent it. When something happens to the Senju clan, the Uchiha clan will definitely stab them in the back."

"Will other ninja clans and nobles feel intense fear and apprehension seeing the Senju clan's dominance?"

"In the past, the two major clans were evenly matched and in a dynamic balance, allowing other ninja clans to survive in the gaps between the two major clans."

"If the Senju clan becomes the dominant force, the living space of other ninja clans will undoubtedly be rapidly compressed, and without vassalage, they will only face extinction."

"For nobles, it's not a good thing for the Senju clan to have too much power."

"The bargaining power will gradually change hands, after all, no ninja clan in the ninja world can rival the Senju clan."

"As the Senju clan grows stronger, will they worry that the Senju clan will rebel and threaten their rule?"

The deeply ingrained beliefs of this world prevent Hashirama Senju from taking action against the nobles, but will the nobles believe that?

Nobles are never merciful; they always believe in killing a thousand innocent people rather than letting one guilty person go free.

"I think it definitely will!"

"In this way, the nobles and other ninja clans will surely unite to suppress the Senju clan when their interests align."

"If the Senju clan accepts, they will be suppressed to an acceptable level by the noble ninja clan alliance."

"They might even plan to wipe out the Senju clan if the opportunity arises."

"In this way, other ninja clans gained space to survive, develop, and grow stronger, the nobles regained their bargaining power, and the threat of being overthrown was eliminated."

"If the Senju clan does not accept this, then the two sides will wage a full-scale war until one side is completely defeated."

"The Senju clan was defeated; needless to say, they were wiped out."

"Even if the Senju clan wins by defeating the peerless powerhouse Hashirama Senju, how many members of the Senju clan will survive?"

"Once Hashirama Senju dies, those who are dissatisfied with the Senju clan's dictatorial rule will rise up in rebellion."

"I don't believe that without Hashirama Senju, the Senju clan could withstand the remaining forces of the nobles and ninja clans."

"No matter how you look at it, the Senju clan's final fate was not good..."

Seeing the two people who were completely engrossed in listening, Uchiha Gen swallowed hard and continued speaking, inwardly regretting not having brought some water.

If I hadn't drunk a bottle of juice before coming, I probably would have been talking myself hoarse.

"If we wipe out the Uchiha clan, the consequences will be even more severe."

"First of all, Hashirama Senju was not powerful enough to overwhelm Madara Uchiha, otherwise the two clans would not have continued to fight for so many years after they succeeded as clan leaders."

While it's true that Hashirama Senju won several important battles, the original work and its setting clearly indicate that the two were more evenly matched.

If Hashirama Senju's fighting power was 10,000, then Madara Uchiha's fighting power would be 9,900.

No way! My combat power is only 6,000, his is at least 10,000 or more!

"If the two individuals and their respective clans fight to the death, the Senju clan will most likely win, but it will be a Pyrrhic victory."

Will other ninja clans give the Senju clan a chance to rise again?

"Itachi, do you think so?"

As always, focus on engagement.

"No!" Itachi Uchiha said firmly.

"That's right, absolutely not."

"Even if the Senju clan wins a great victory, they will still return to the old path I mentioned before."

"And the conflict will be even more intense, because seeing the fate of the Uchiha clan will make them even more determined to survive!"

"I've said all this to tell you the importance of the Uchiha clan in the founding of Konoha."

"Furthermore, during the founding of Konoha, although our Uchiha clan's contribution was not as great as that of the Senju clan, we did not skimp on manpower and resources."

"In short, in Konoha, the Senju are number one, and we are number two."

Do you agree?

Shisui and Itachi thought for a moment, then looked at each other and said in unison, "Agreed."

"Now that the Senju clan is dwindling in number, I hope that one day the Uchiha clan can become the dominant force and create even greater glory than before!"

"What do you think of the dream of making the Uchiha clan great again, even greater?"

Shisui smiled broadly and said, "A truly magnificent dream! I'm willing to support you!"

Itachi said with a determined look, "Brother Gen, I think I've found the meaning of my life."

Ok?

And this unexpected bonus?

It's just a joke, so what's wrong with it? Just enjoy it for fun, and please don't criticize if you don't like it.

(End of this chapter)