Land of Fire, Daimyo's Residence.
After Hiromi left, under Fugaku's arrangements, the Daimyo's Residence was converted into the Uchiha Residence.
A semi-surveillance approach was adopted toward the Daimyo's guards and samurai.
They were given opportunities to run but once they ran, they would be killed.
Everything else remained mostly the same, and the Uchiha temporarily settled down.
On the fourth day, Shikaku arrived with thousands of ninjas and tens of thousands of villagers. This caused the Uchiha clan, which had just begun to settle down, to become chaotic once again.
Fortunately, Shikaku had a plan. With logging and house building, and thousands of people working together, it wasn't chaotic, but rather lively. However, the positioning of these houses was a bit particular.
Who would be closer to the Uchiha, and who would be further away?
In Konoha's layout, everyone took pride in being closer to the central gathering hub of the village.
Shikaku intended to smooth things over. It wasn't a big deal anyway, a few words of persuasion would suffice.
There was no reason for the Uchiha to trust someone more or grant them more power just because they lived closer.
Fugaku wanted to say something, but seeing Shisui rush back, he left with his hands behind his back, smiling.
Shisui was approached by Shikaku and looked bewildered. After understanding the situation, he didn't even drink any water before explaining the plans to Shikaku.
"With the Uchiha Residence as the core, we will build an Imperial City. The Imperial City will be divided into three parts."
"First, the Imperial Palace, for the Uchiha kin to reside. Second, the Inner City, for those with merit and ability. And third, the Outer City, for commoners and outsiders."
Shikaku's pupils constricted.
Establishing a hierarchy...
The Uchiha didn't just want to replace the Daimyo, they intended to found a nation and declare themselves emperors. And this disaster was merely something Konoha had been caught up in.
The Uchiha's goal... was the entire world!
Upon realizing that Hiromi wasn't just dissatisfied with the Daimyo, but with the entire world, he felt an immense headache.
So, even if the Daimyo of the world didn't unite, the Uchiha clan wouldn't let the people of the world go.
The world was about to descend into total chaos.
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On the fifth day after Hiromi left, news spread that Konoha had been wiped out by him.
Countless villagers were shocked and chilled by Hiromi's actions.
The ninjas had more or less guessed the meaning of what Shikaku had said to the Hyuga Second Elder—"If you want to die, you can, but don't drag others down with you." But they hadn't expected Hiromi to be so ruthless.
He had actually gone and wiped out the village he grew up in without a sound, not even making an announcement.
That was Konoha! One of the Five Great Ninja Villages!
This made them worry.
Was such a vicious person as Hiromi someone they could entrust their lives to and follow?
Their hearts were uneasy and confused, filled with hesitation and struggle.
However, they had already arrived. Thus, amidst their unease, houses were slowly being built, and streets emerged, extending in all directions, leading straight to the Inner City and the Imperial Palace.
—
On the eighth day, news arrived again that Takigakure had been wiped out.
The villagers were somewhat numb. After all, Hiromi was just that short-tempered. He wiped out villages at the drop of a hat.
But the ninjas' eyes flickered. Wiping out a village is easy to say, but difficult to do. A village is not like a clan, there are definitely people inside who are at odds with the village, which means there are also innocent people.
Therefore, Hiromi wasn't acting out of pure temper, but to eliminate hidden dangers.
And who was he eliminating these hidden dangers for? Naturally, for the Uchiha clan!
At the same time, it also included them, the people who were following the Uchiha clan.
Thinking of this, the ninjas' eyes brightened.
With someone like that, who would go to such lengths to protect his own people and bear the name of a cruel tyrant, how could they not feel a sense of absolute security in their hearts?
Beyond the few overly anxious do-gooders, most of the ninjas had smiles of relief on their faces, more or less. That was the smile of someone who had won a gamble.
And these smiles also influenced the villagers, making them full of confidence in the future of following the Uchiha clan.
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On the twelfth day, Hiromi walked back, unhurried.
The Imperial City was starting to take shape, but it was all made of wood and covered a vast area. With tens of thousands of people inside, it was like a water tank with only enough water to cover the bottom. It looked both pitiful and heartbreaking.
This Imperial City was monitored every day, especially now that no one dared to enter this "Imperial City" or stand with the Uchiha. Hiromi was discovered as soon as he entered.
Shisui, upon knowing, immediately rushed over.
"How is the situation?" Hiromi asked.
"Everything is under construction, but the people of the Land of Fire have fled this area. If we found a nation, I'm afraid half of the people will flee the country." Shisui said, very worried.
Not only were they targeted by the Ninja World, but the common people also feared them, not daring to have anything to do with this "Imperial City."
Not only did he, Shisui, feel powerless, but even the clan members felt the same.
The ninjas and villagers were all very sorrowful about this. They didn't dare to make eye contact or speak with the Uchiha, maintaining an awkward distance.
"Are there any people from Konoha who have fled?" Hiromi asked.
"None, they are afraid of death." Shisui replied with a wry smile.
You already went and destroyed Konoha, who would dare to run away at a time like this?
"Hmm, don't worry about the commoners of the Land of Fire for now. Establish the Six Ministries first."
"Not establishing a nation first?"
"Establishing a nation is just a superficial slogan, order is what is most important."
"Understood."
Shisui gathered everyone capable and established the Six Ministries: Personnel, Revenue, Rites, War, Justice, and Works.
Ministry of Personnel: In charge of the appointment, assessment, promotion, and demotion of officials.
Ministry of Revenue: In charge of land, household registration, taxation, and finance.
Ministry of Rites: In charge of ceremonies, imperial examinations, schools, and sacrificial rites.
Ministry of War: In charge of military affairs.
Ministry of Justice: In charge of the judiciary and prisons.
Ministry of Works: In charge of engineering construction, land reclamation, and water conservancy.
The head of each ministry is a Minister, and the deputy is a Vice Minister. Below them are Bureau Directors, with deputies called Assistant Directors, and subordinate officials including Managers.
Konoha prioritized ninjas, but this time, many ninjas only entered the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice, while the other four ministries were mostly staffed by commoners.
These commoners weren't exactly ordinary civilians, but at most, they were leaders of construction teams of a few dozen people. Now, standing alongside ninjas with equal status, they were flattered and overwhelmed.
They felt both happy and anxious, worried that things would become chaotic because of this. After all, they just wanted a big family and a stable life.
However, Shisui only announced these things and didn't arrange anything else. This steady pace made them breathe a sigh of relief.
With the distribution of positions, the villagers clearly felt that the city had become orderly. The most obvious sign was that the speed of construction had increased significantly.
People with ability, once placed in the right position, would shine. This radiance from the Ministry of Works made the villagers, who had long respected ninjas, feel amazed and envious, and those with ability vied to join.
There were also those without ability who wanted to join through friends and family. However, with the Ministry of Personnel monitoring and reporting to the Ministry of Justice, many were arrested, causing panic among those with ulterior motives.
But most villagers, seeing this, perceived the existence of fairness and felt more at ease.
Everything was getting better, making them start to look forward to the future.
The Ministry of Revenue managed land and taxes, and together with the Ministry of Works, regulated construction boundaries. They also allowed villagers to open shops and run businesses, turning the "castle" into a true city.
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