The reason Kaito had chosen to save Might Duy wasn’t just out of admiration and regret.
He had also checked Duy’s bond value through the system.
Ding!!!
[Might Duy’s Bond Value with the Host: 80%]
“So this is what mutual respect between heroes feels like?
Heh…
the Eight Gates Technique is practically within reach now!”
Of course, reviving Duy had cost Kaito a portion of his own life force.
Meanwhile, Madara was becoming increasingly anxious.
“Hashirama, what are you doing?
This is a battlefield!
Put away your foolish idealism!”
But Kaito remained unmoved.
Madara cursed under his breath and redoubled his efforts to hold back Abe Akiteru.
After the White Snake Sage had finished off the remaining shikigami, Abe finally lost his patience.
“One Hundred and Eight Forms: Thousand-Talisman Killing Array!”
A massive number of talismans spread outward, forming a gigantic ritual array.
Using it as cover, Abe instantly vanished.
“You’re not escaping!”
Madara stopped holding back.
His Complete Body Susanoo slashed twice, shattering the array, while his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan spun continuously.
“Madara, he’s over there.”
The White Snake Sage pointed with the tip of its tail toward the foot of the mountain.
“Good.
Get up here.”
Susanoo lifted the White Snake Sage onto its shoulder.
Then, with a spread of its wings, it soared into the sky.
Watching Madara fly away, Kaito couldn’t help but feel envious.
Once again, he yearned for high mobility.
“This won’t do.
I’m too slow.
I have to get wings somehow.”
“I want to fly.”
Only after completing Duy’s treatment did he finally sit down and begin recovering his chakra.
Taking the opportunity, he looked around.
The once magnificent Daimyo’s Palace had been reduced to ruins.
The Daimyo himself was nowhere to be seen.
He had probably fled when things turned bad.
A threat like that couldn’t be left alive.
Just then, Tobirama and the others arrived one after another.
“Brother, are you alright?”
Tobirama stepped forward with concern before noticing the man lying on the ground.
“Huh?
He’s still alive?”
Kaito patiently explained everything that had happened.
“In that case, we don’t have a moment to lose.”
Tobirama immediately began issuing orders.
“Each squad will investigate the west, north, and south routes.
The rest will follow me east.”
He then turned toward Kaito .
“Brother, leave the guards behind.
Your safety is more important.”
Kaito could only nod helplessly.
“Fine.
They can also help calm the citizens.”
“That’s all.
Dismissed!”
After everyone left, Hashirama ordered the five guards to comfort the city’s residents and settle Might Duy down.
As for himself, he began reconstruction work.
“Wood Release: Grand Palace Technique!”
A long time later…
The surrounding buildings had been completely restored.
Not only that, Kaito had rebuilt them according to his own preferences.
“Now this is what imperial architecture should look like.”
He admired his own work with great satisfaction.
“Nothing beats the grandeur of ancient imperial architecture.”
After appreciating his masterpiece for a while, he prepared to make do with a night’s rest on a wooden bed.
“This will do.
I’m exhausted.”
The next day, around nine in the morning—
Kaito was awakened by noise.
The various clans of Konoha had arrived one after another.
They all marveled at the majesty and solemnity of the palace.
“As expected of the Daimyo’s Capital.
“Yeah.
It’s my first time coming here.
I can die without regrets now.”
Kaito rushed outside and immediately began scolding them.
“The old palace was destroyed long ago!”
“This place is called the Taiji Palace!”
“The building in front is the Taiji Hall, where state affairs and morning assemblies are held.”
“The eastern palace is the Liangyi Palace, my residence.”
“Understood?”
“Understood!”
“Then carry out the plan.
The Senju clan stays behind.”
Looking at his excited clansmen, Kaito smiled.
“The rules of this world are about to change.”
“This is only the beginning.”
“Follow me, and things will only get better.”
Everyone immediately bowed.
“Long live the Clan Head!”
“You’ve all performed very well recently.”
“Each of you will receive an additional one hundred points.”
“Long live!”
The crowd instantly erupted in excitement.
“That’s enough to exchange for intermediate-level ninjutsu!”
“As long as you’re willing to work hard, the future is limitless.”
“Now, I officially announce the establishment of the Stealth Mobile Unit and the Personal Guard Corps.”
“Selection will be based on performance and personal preference.”
“Dismissed.”
“Mito, Shumo, Reiko, let’s go.”
With that, Kaito led them into the Liangyi Palace.
The farther they walked, the more shocked they became.
The place was far grander than the Senju ancestral grounds.
The overwhelming magnificence almost felt unreal.
“Hashirama…”
Uzumaki Mito’s beautiful face showed traces of worry.
“When did you become so extravagant?”
“The decline of the Uzumaki Clan should still serve as a warning.”
Shumo also lowered his head.
“Yes, Father.
Under your teachings, Reiko and I never pursued luxury.
Yet now you…”
Beside him, Reiko silently held the infant in her arms.
“Haha…”
Kaito laughed awkwardly.
“You’re all thinking too shallowly.”
“I built this palace myself.
It didn’t burden the people.”
“And I’m not pursuing extravagance.”
“Given my ambitions, it’s better to build everything properly in one go.”
“Otherwise, rebuilding over and over would be far more troublesome.”
“We still have much to do.”
“The other four great nations won’t simply let us be.”
“As for the palace…
you’ll understand after we unify the world.”
Mito sighed.
“Very well.
You’re the head of the family, so matters outside are your decision.”
“But this Liangyi Palace…”
She paused and looked at him seriously.
“Don’t worry.”
“If I’m the king, then you’ll be the queen.”
“The queen?”
Mito immediately grabbed his waist and twisted hard.
“You want to imitate the Daimyo and keep a harem too?”
“Ow!
Ow!”
Kaito immediately cried out in pain.
“My dear wife, never!”
“I’ll listen to you in the future!”
“That’s more like it.”
“At your age, and you’re still so shameless.”
Mito and the others were already accustomed to Kaito ‘s strange terminology.
Meanwhile, Shumo and Reiko hid to the side, trying desperately not to laugh.
“Come here.”
“Let me hold my precious granddaughter.”
Perhaps because affection skipped a generation, the baby girl liked Kaito very much and easily burst into laughter whenever he teased her.
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“Let’s discuss business.”
“Mito, how did the Uzumaki Clan react?”
“How many support us?”
“Only a small number.”
“The Clan Head refused last time.”
“He still refuses now.”
“Prideful, arrogant, and stubborn…”
Kaito sighed.
“They’ll become a disaster sooner or later.”
“Hashirama…”
Mito looked worried.
“What are you going to do?”
“You’re not planning to act personally, are you?”
“I promised you I wouldn’t use force.”
Kaito smiled confidently.
“I have plenty of methods.”
“No one can stop humanity’s happy future.”
His expression of absolute certainty caused something in Mito’s heart, dormant for many years, to stir once more.
A faint blush appeared on her face.
Her eyes grew slightly unfocused.
“As long as the clan survives…”
“I’ll support whatever you decide.”
Kaito gave her a strange look before turning to Shumo.
“How has your training with Tobirama been?”
“Father…”
Shumo lowered his head.
“Your son is untalented and has failed to satisfy Uncle Tobirama.”
“And Sage Mode…”
Kaito paused.
“Forget it.
That’s even less likely.”
“How are things going with your summon?”
“Lady Katsuyu is very easy to communicate with and takes good care of me.”
“Everything is going smoothly.”
“With Lady Katsuyu around, at least you won’t die on the battlefield.”
“What are you saying?”
Mito glared at him.
Kaito sighed.
“Right now, with Tobirama and me still alive, things are fine.”
“But what if we’re gone someday?”
“If the Senju decline, what do you think will happen to our descendants?”
Mito immediately thought of something terrible.
Her face darkened.
“You mean…”
“That’s right.”
“They’ll die miserable deaths.”
“Their corpses might even be used for research.”
“As for me…”
“I might be dug out of my grave and exploited.”
“No!”
Mito’s voice trembled.
“That won’t happen!”
“You’re only thirty-four!
You’re still in your prime!”
“It’s just a possibility.”
“That’s why I have to work harder.”
“While I’m alive, I need to perfect everything as much as possible.”
“I understand your intentions now.”
Shumo stood up guiltily.
“I’ll return to training immediately.”
“Get back here.”
Kaito rolled his eyes.
“You’re nineteen already, yet you’re still so impatient.”
“I’ll think of a way to improve your strength.”
“Right now, our family should have a proper meal together.”
“It’s a pity Tobirama isn’t here.”
“He still has no interest in marriage.”
“Could it be that he really plans to spend his life loving the Uchiha?”
“Uh…”
“More like hating them to death…”
Afterward, Kaito personally cooked four dishes and a soup.
The entire family praised the meal endlessly.
Only Mito’s gaze remained filled with a strange emotion.
After the meal, Kaito still felt uneasy.
He decided to inspect the city personally.
The whole family chose to accompany him and take the opportunity to stroll around the capital together.