chsdbacks Chapter 255 The Sixth Great Nation: "The Land of Dawn"
Chapter 255 The Sixth Great Nation: "The Land of Dawn"
Golden spatial fluctuations suddenly appeared within the palace.
As soon as Uchiha Mitsumine stepped out, Tsunade quickly came to greet him.
Tsunade was wearing a white silk casual outfit, her long golden hair was loosely tied back, and her face showed a hint of worry.
"Where have you been? We've been looking for you for ages, and our dinner is almost cold."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and picked up a cup of hot tea from the table, the cup still steaming.
"It's a bit chilly outside, let's have a cup of hot tea while it's still warm."
Uchiha Mitsunori accepted the hot tea, the warmth spreading from his fingertips throughout his body, dispelling the chill of the night.
"I went to Amegakure and talked to Nagato about strategic direction."
Tsunade nodded gently, without asking any further questions: "Have some hot tea to warm yourself up first. The children are waiting in the dining room!"
Uchiha Mitsunori took her hand, and the two walked side by side toward the dining room.
In the corridor, you can hear the children playing in the dining room, Xingchi's laughter, Sasuke's rebuttal, and Karin's coquettishness, all intertwined, creating a warm atmosphere.
These vibrant voices intertwined, like a warm current, instantly washing away the sorrow in my heart.
A smile unconsciously crept onto his lips, and his steps became lighter.
As soon as the door was opened, the noise in the dining room stopped instantly.
All the children turned to look at them. Karin was the first to rush over and hug Mitsumine's leg: "Father! You're finally back!"
Sasuke abandoned his previous arrogance and quickly stepped forward, his eyes full of anticipation: "Father, I've already awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan. Would you like to see it?"
Uchiha Mitsunori bent down and picked up Karin, ruffled her hair, and patted Sasuke's shoulder: "Okay, after we finish eating, we'll go check out the training grounds, but let's eat first, or the food will get cold."
Uchiha Mirai ran over and shouted, "Father, I want a hug too!"
Uchiha Mitsunori smiled gently, then picked up Mirai with his right hand.
The family sat around the dining table, the aroma of dinner filling the air.
Tsunade kept serving food to Uchiha Mitsunori, while the children chattered excitedly about the day's events, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere in the dining room.
Time slips away quietly amidst the hustle and bustle, and several months pass in the blink of an eye.
The peace of the ninja world was completely shattered, and a wave of expansion that swept across various countries suddenly erupted.
The first to send the news was Nagato. Following the advice of Mitsuhine, he first swiftly conquered the Land of Grass and the Land of Birds, integrating the ninja forces of both countries before launching a surprise attack on the Lands of Fire, Earth, and Wind.
The Akatsuki ninjas worked together seamlessly, and Pain's Shinra Tensei was unstoppable. They conquered 7 cities from the Land of Fire, 6 cities from the Land of Earth, and 5 cities from the Land of Wind.
Amidst the shock of the ninja world, Nagato held a grand ceremony in the capital of the Land of Rain to officially announce the establishment of the sixth great nation, "Akatsuki".
The news caused an uproar throughout the ninja world.
A nation established by a rogue ninja organization has risen to become a force capable of rivaling the five great nations in just a few months, something no one had anticipated.
The rise of the Land of Dawn ignited the ambitions of other major powers.
Onoki of the Land of Earth personally led the Iwagakure ninja in a surprise attack on the Land of Waterfall.
The Land of Waterfall was no match for the attack of the Hidden Stone Village and was annexed in just three days, thus forming an encirclement of the Land of Fire.
Not to be outdone, Sunagakure in the Land of Wind seized the opportunity while the Land of Fire was busy dealing with the Akatsuki's offensive, taking control of five cities in the Land of River and pushing its territory eastward, thus also bordering the Land of Fire.
The Land of Lightning was even more ambitious, annexing the Land of Moon and the Land of Fields in one fell swoop, and seizing four cities from the Land of Hot Springs. Its territory extended westward, connecting with the eastern border of the Land of Fire.
In just a few months, the map of the ninja world was redrawn, and the balance that had been maintained for decades was completely broken.
Border wars broke out frequently between countries, refugees flocked to the country, and starvation was rampant, leaving the ninja world in a state of panic.
The Land of Water, thanks to the abundant land and stable environment brought about by previous land reclamation and island building, has become the only "safe haven" in the ninja world, and the number of immigrants has exploded.
Inside the royal palace council chamber, an official from the Immigration Department hurried in, carrying the latest statistical reports.
His voice was somewhat hurried: "Your Excellency, the immigration figures for last month have been tallied, totaling over 320 million! The Land of Fire has the largest number of immigrants, exceeding 280 million, with the remainder mainly coming from smaller, annexed countries like the Land of Waterfalls and the Land of Rivers!"
Uchiha Mitsunori took the report and quickly scanned the data on it.
Of the immigrants to the Land of Fire, only a small portion were commoners; the majority were nobles weary of war and wealthy merchants seeking refuge.
He nodded slightly, his tone steady: "Continue to expand the resettlement area, and work with the civil affairs department to ensure that every immigrant has a place to live and food to eat. In addition, have the military select capable ninjas to join the guard force to be responsible for the security of the new land and prevent chaos."
"yes!"
After the immigration official acknowledged, the Ministry of Revenue official stepped forward, his tone tinged with concern: "Your Excellency, all the nations of the ninja world are watching us. In particular, the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth have sent people to spy on the Land of Water several times. Some spies have even attempted to infiltrate the new land, only to be discovered by our patrols."
A sharp glint flashed in Uchiha Mitsunori's eyes as he lightly tapped his fingers on the table: "Have Namikaze Minato strengthen border security and increase patrols. If any foreign ninjas are discovered spying, show no mercy and expel them immediately. If they dare to make a move, handle them according to wartime regulations, and let them know that the Land of Water is not to be trifled with."
The officials readily agreed and left the council chamber one after another.
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At night, a soft sound of footsteps could be heard.
Uchiha Mikoto wore a light purple dress, her long black hair was styled into an exquisite updo, and a pearl hairpin was inserted in her hair, which added a touch of gentleness to her temperament.
She reached out and gently rubbed his shoulder, her voice tender: "Husband, are you thinking about the ninja world again?"
Uchiha Mitsunori took her hand, turned around and pulled her into his arms, the faint fragrance of her perfume lingering around his nose: "It's nothing, just some minor issues."
He kissed Mikoto's cheek: "Mikoto, your skin has become increasingly smooth lately. Your husband needs to test the results of your cultivation."
Uchiha Mikoto leaned against him, her cheeks slightly flushed, and gently pushed against his chest: "Husband, it's only a little past 19 p.m., it's still early, the children are still playing in the yard."
"I've already activated the barrier; the children can't get in, and they can't hear anything, so you can rest assured!"
Uchiha Mitsunori lowered his head and kissed her lips gently, his movements tender and lingering.
When the two separated, Mikoto's breathing was already somewhat rapid.