Chapter 65 Chapter 65 Children and the Alliance Invitation
Hashirama walked very fast. The two tribes were adjacent to each other across the Nanga River, and the distance of nearly 100 kilometers between them was only a matter of ten minutes in his eyes.
As he got closer, he carefully avoided some of the secret guards outside the Uchiha clan territory and saw that the clan territory was brightly lit.
Some Uchiha clan members were cleaning up the battlefield. Even though their clan territory was almost half destroyed, the atmosphere was not depressing at all.
He could sense that the personnel situation in the Uchiha clan territory seemed to be no different from before, and there were no casualties that would inevitably occur after the clan territory was attacked.
The guards at the entrance to the clan land didn't look panicked at all, but were instead discussing something obscurely...
Hashirama knew that his trip might be in vain. Although he didn't know why the fight broke out in the clan territory, if it was really an enemy, judging by the current level of damage in the Uchiha clan territory, it was impossible that there would not be any casualties.
He breathed a sigh of relief, a bit curious about what had happened to the Uchiha. Since he was already here, he might as well go talk to Madara...
By the way, tell him that your younger brother also agrees to the alliance!
Hashirama thought for a moment, took off his armor, put it into the sealing scroll, and then dived towards Madara's chakra aura.
At this moment, Ali was properly arranged to live.
She looked around curiously at the courtyard, which was similar in style to the previous clan leader's residence. Although it was much smaller and did not have as many rooms to entertain guests, it was still quite conspicuous in the entire Uchiha clan territory.
It should be the residence of an elder, right?
"I'll beg you to stay here tonight. Brother Ban will be living next door to you soon. We'll move back tomorrow when the clan leader's residence is rebuilt."
Quannai spoke naturally, without any intention of arranging a separate courtyard for Ali.
The Uchiha who was investigating had been sent out a long time ago. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be back in a few days. Once everything is confirmed, we can decide on the next arrangements. Now that we know the opponent's strength, it is even more impossible to send this time bomb out alone.
Izunai didn't know that she would also bring back an unexpected surprise...
Ali, on the other hand, was not at all shy at this moment. She was used to living with Madara and did not think there was anything wrong with living next door to him. She nodded in agreement without hesitation: "Thank you for your help, Izuna."
Ali stuffed a few of the ten kilograms of gold bricks he had exchanged into Izuna's hands, which made Uchiha Madara, who was standing next to Izuna, look at him in surprise.
Seeing Quannai's surprised expression, Ali laughed dryly and explained, "I still have some assets here. After all, I also had a share in the destruction of the clan land this time. If it's not enough, I still have more here. Just come to me and get it..."
Quannai looked at Ali, who looked rich and powerful, and the other party had no idea that he had exposed anything.
It’s not about the money…
For ninjas, if they want to build a house, a transformation can easily solve the problem. However, they are already accustomed to the wooden structure of some doors, windows and interior decorations, so in addition to the transformation, they also have to use some wooden decorations to assist. It will take a day to restore the patriarch's mansion.
As long as there are no casualties, the loss is not that great. As for the information in the clan land, it is all stored in special sealed scrolls and the possibility of damage is very small. There are still secret guards cleaning up the ruins. It is estimated that by daybreak, all the information can be found.
He looked at the gold nugget in his hand. The output of gold at that time was scarce, the value was higher, and the purity was not as pure as the one in his hand.
This is a universal currency that can be circulated in various countries. The value of one piece is enough to cover the simple expenses of the entire Uchiha and Senju clans for a year, and they even fight to the death for it.
Just like the game between the two countries this time.
Looking at the girl's natural attitude, Izumi smiled slightly and softened her brows.
It was not because of these gold bricks, but because of the other party's unconcealed attitude and concern, which made him more certain of some of his guesses.
"Don't show off your wealth. Ali, you must be careful next time and don't take out the gold in front of outsiders." Quannai changed the polite "Sir" to a more intimate name for Ali.
The young man, who was about to say that it would bring about fatal disaster, paused, thinking of the girl's fighting ability: "It might attract some annoying flies."
"If only my daughter could be like you..."
Ali: “???????”
Wait! What daughter?
Ali's astonishment was too obvious, and with his mouth slightly open, he looked a bit childish.
Izuna subconsciously touched the other person's head encouragingly.
After touching her, Izuna realized that the person in front of her was not her daughter, but a powerful ninja like her brother.
Izumi's movements froze slightly, but he was surprised to find that the girl did not resist, and the curiosity in her eyes was surprisingly bright.
He also relaxed and smiled: "I'll introduce you to her later. She's a few years younger than you, maybe you can get along well."
Quannai slowly left, but Ali was like a cat with piqued curiosity: "Quannai seems to be only 24 this year?"
Ali went to gossip and approached Ban, who was sitting in the corridor outside the door and seemed to be looking in a certain direction: "He has a daughter?"
"How old?"
Madara watched the girl move closer to him very naturally, and looking into her shining eyes, he finally didn't refuse: "Next year she should be 8 years old..."
"Her name is Nami. She was born prematurely and is very weak. The clan leader's residence is noisy during the day, and too empty during wartime, so she has been keeping her here, where it's quieter."
Ali:!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isn't Izumi only 24? Her daughter is almost 8 years old?
Ali felt a little shocked, but she recalled what Madara had told her a long time ago: in the Warring States period, it was normal to get married and have children at the age of 14...
As the patriarch, it seemed Madara should have fulfilled his duty to continue the family's excellent bloodline, but he didn't do that, so the pressure seemed to fall on Izuna...
As expected, Izuna really indulges her brother...
Ali felt a little complicated.
There was a rare hint of tenderness in Madara's eyes as he looked towards the courtyard beside him.
Perhaps it was because the other person had left too deep an impression on him, or perhaps it was because he had almost lost Izuna today that Madara was moved to confide in her. "She is different from you. She is not good at fighting. She prefers to grow flowers and embroider, doing things that ordinary people like to do."
Like the gentle yet fragile dodder...
"She was born into a ninja family, in the clan leader's mansion. Even if we just want her to live a safe and peaceful life, it's hard not to be swept up by the trend."
Since she could not inherit the position of patriarch, they could only choose the next patriarch. All they could do was put the best options in front of her so that she could choose.
With the two brothers around, her life should be easier.
"But is that really what they want?"
"If we form an alliance, we won't have to fight anymore, and Nami might not have to live such a hard life?" A familiar voice came from the treetops in the courtyard.
Ali looked up at the familiar figure, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.
Do you still remember that you are a member of the enemy faction, Chief of the Senju clan?
Senju Hashirama jumped down from the treetop, ignoring Madara's slowly narrowing eyes, and walked in front of the two of them. He seemed to be affected by the family news: "My son is going to be engaged soon."
The man didn't think there was anything wrong with discussing these topics with the patriarch of a rival family.
He thought of his son. Just because of his identity as a son, he had to bear too much expectation and pressure from the clan members since he was a child. Now he is only 14, but his next marriage partner has been arranged to prepare for the continuation of the family.
Just like him back then...
"If there were no war, they might not have to bear these pressures and could live freely..."
Madara stared into Hashirama's sincere eyes, but ultimately did not take action: "Hashirama, you think too simply..."
"At least it can protect them and prevent them from suffering from war, right?" The man's tone was a little anxious.
"You don't want what happened to Izuna today to continue happening around you, right?"
"Tobirama has also agreed to form an alliance. We are getting closer and closer to that dream. As long as..."
He was interrupted before he could finish his words.
"Are you threatening me?" Madara narrowed his eyes again, his aura rising.
"Ban, you know I didn't mean that..." The man waved his hands frantically, then instantly fell into a state of depression, squatting in the corner of the yard, muttering to himself.
Ali's mouth twitched.
After a long stalemate, the atmosphere in the courtyard became quiet, until: "Hmph..."
Madara was the first to restrain his momentum.
Ali listened to their conversation quietly, and seeing that Ban's attitude was gradually softening, he finally couldn't help but interrupt:
"So, the peace you want is just an alliance? Do you think simply building a village will bring peace?"
Ali's expression turned serious, and she frowned at Hashirama who looked up at her. Madara on the side also turned his head to look over, as if he didn't expect the girl to suddenly interrupt.
"The union of the two strongest clans will inevitably attract a large number of ninjas to join them in order to adapt to the times. How do you plan to accommodate them then?"
“How should internal disputes over interests be resolved?”
"Your establishment and the union of the ninja clans will inevitably arouse the wariness of the daimyo. Even if you can reluctantly reach a cooperation, it will inevitably divide the daimyo's power. How can you be sure that the daimyo will not find ways to consume and suppress you in the future?"
"In order to fight against you, the distant ninja clans will inevitably unite and form villages of all sizes..."
"In order to fight for survival resources, this most fertile land will inevitably be coveted."
"Peace will not come. It will just evolve from a war between ninja clans to a war between villages, which is even more cruel..." Ali's voice was very flat, as if he was saying something that was an established fact.
"How are you going to deal with this? You don't think that just by talking, you can get everyone to follow your wishes, do you?"
"Are you really ready, Hashirama Senju?"
The series of questions made Hashirama unable to react. Madara, who was standing next to him, was stunned for a moment, then frowned and began to think about these questions.
Just then.
"The Senju clan leader is in a really good mood, running to our Uchiha clan territory at this time." Izuna's cold voice came from the front of the door, and it was unknown how long it lasted.
"Can I consider this a provocation from the Senju clan?"
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