Coincidentally, after deciding to build a village together, the event aligned perfectly with the Lunar New Year.
The New Year customs during the Warring States Period were similar to those of the Senna Island Country.
On the last day of the year, families would gather for New Year's Eve dinner and listen to the tolling of the New Year's bell.
During times of war, traditions like these were almost nonexistent.
The New Year's bell, which once rang in celebration, would only sound twice, more as a symbolic gesture than a true festival.
But this year was different.
For the first time, people believed that an era of peace might actually come.
Families began reviving customs, decorating their homes with pine branches, buying soba noodles and rice cakes for the New Year's Eve feast, and preparing lucky money for the children.
And so, the true "final year" of the Warring States Period had arrived.
At Izuna's home, there were only three people—Izuna, Mito, and Madara.
Although Madara initially refused to join, not wanting to intrude on Izuna and Mito's time together, he eventually gave in to Mito's repeated invitations.
Thus, on the eve of the new year, the three of them sat together, enjoying the New Year's Eve dinner that Mito had prepared.
They sipped on high-grade tea imported from the Land of Hot Water, chatting as they waited for the New Year's bell to strike midnight.
Suddenly, Madara broke the silence.
"How long has it been since Father passed away?"
Izuna looked up, pondering for a moment.
"Four years... No, five years."
Madara sighed.
"Five years already? Time really flies. It would have been nice if he could see this day."
Izuna smiled.
"At the very least, we're letting the next generation see it."
Hearing this, Madara's expression softened, and a small smile crept onto his face.
"Yeah… you're right."
Then—
BOOM—
BOOM—
BOOM—
BOOM—
The New Year's bell finally rang.
It signaled the end of one era and the beginning of another.
Mito stood up, picking up the teapot.
"Izuna, Brother Madara, let me pour you some more tea."
Madara shook his head.
"No need. I'm heading back."
Adjusting his cloak, he swiftly exited the house, ignoring Mito's attempts to stop him.
As he left, Mito sighed.
"Still as withdrawn as ever."
Pouring Izuna another cup of tea, she smiled.
Izuna chuckled.
"Well, that's just how he is. He's never going to change."
Over the next few days, Izuna had been searching for the perfect date for his wedding with Mito.
However, he faced a dilemma—should he invite the Uzumaki clan?
After all, Uzumaki Hiroyuki, the clan elder, despised him.
Just as Izuna was still hesitating, Madara suddenly arrived.
"What's wrong, Brother?"
Izuna was surprised at Madara's unexpected visit.
Madara smirked and handed him a red envelope.
"Take a look at this."
Izuna opened it—and froze in shock.
It was a wedding invitation.
He had been preparing for his own wedding, yet someone else had beaten him to it.
But what surprised him even more was who the groom was.
Senju Hashirama.
The bride was Uzumaki Rena, the daughter of a high-ranking Uzumaki elder.
Hashirama even proposed that he and Izuna hold their weddings on the same day, in the newly built ninja village.
Izuna couldn't help but laugh.
"That guy, Hashirama… he really thinks things through."
His biggest concern had been whether Uzumaki Guanghai would refuse to attend his wedding.
But if Senju Hashirama was also getting married, there was no way Uzumaki Hiroyuki could reject the invitation.
Even if the old man hated Izuna, he wouldn't dare disrespect Hashirama.
This way, Uzumaki Hiroyuki would be forced to attend, restoring the connection between Mito and her family.
As Izuna read over the invitation, he smirked and turned to Madara.
"Brother, do you have any thoughts about Hashirama getting married?"
Madara raised an eyebrow, confused at first.
But then, Izuna's teasing smile made him realize the implication.
His face twisted in frustration, nearly making his nose crooked with anger.
Later, Izuna shared the news with Mito.
At first, she felt uneasy about holding their wedding at the same time and place as Senju Hashirama's.
But after some thought, she realized that it might actually help mend the relationship between her and the Uzumaki clan, so she agreed without hesitation.
The wedding would also coincide with the founding of the village.
This led to a crucial decision—where would the village be built?
Izuna, Madara, and Senju Hashirama all agreed that it should be located on the most fertile land in the Land of Fire—territory that currently belonged to the Uchiha and partially to the Senju.
To discuss this matter, Senju Hashirama sent a messenger, stating that he would visit in person to negotiate with Izuna and Madara.
When this news spread, both clans were stunned.
Using Izuna's worldview from his previous life, this was the equivalent of a summit between two world leaders.
And not just any leaders—these were the strongest rival factions of the past era.
Madara wasted no time.
He immediately ordered preparations for a formal meeting.
This would be a historic event—one worthy of being recorded in history books.
At the Uchiha entrance gate, two massive banners were hung:
On the left, the Senju clan crest.
On the right, the Uchiha clan crest.
Uchiha guards, dressed in deep blue, stood at attention.
Soon, a group of white-cloaked Senju warriors arrived, led by Senju Hashirama.
In a meeting of peace, no one was allowed to carry weapons—including the Senju, despite being in a disadvantaged position.
As Hashirama approached, he gazed at the two banners hanging side by side.
For a moment, he felt overwhelmed with emotion.
A new era had truly begun.
Under these banners, former enemies no longer wore armor, but simple robes, and they greeted each other not as foes, but as allies.
For the first time in history—
The Senju and Uchiha stood together, not as enemies, but as the foundation of a new world.
From the side, Izuna watched the scene unfold.
A small smile formed on his lips.
"It's finally here… The Konoha era."
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