What surprised Izuna the most was that the dozens of Senju ninjas who arrived with Senju Hashirama, all dressed in white, showed no signs of discomfort in the Uchiha territory.
They even took the initiative to greet the Uchiha clan members, offering friendly conversations and even inviting them for drinks.
Izuna quickly realized that these weren't randomly selected individuals.
Hashirama had carefully chosen them—warriors who, during the Three-Clan Alliance War, had fought alongside the Uchiha and held no deep-seated hatred against them.
After arranging for the Senju warriors to stay at the tavern, Izuna secretly ordered the Uchiha to treat them well.
Then, acting as their guide, he led Madara and Hashirama on a tour of the Uchiha lands—which would soon become the center of Konoha Village.
They walked without using ninjutsu, just like ordinary people, from morning until dusk as Izuna explained everything in detail.
One of the highlights was the Hero Monument, which Izuna had designed.
Carved from obsidian, it bore the names of all those who had contributed to the war.
Hashirama was deeply moved by this and suggested that, after the village was built, it should be placed at the ninja cemetery, where future generations could honor the fallen.
By the time they reached Madara's mansion, the sun was setting.
After tea was served, the three of them sat in a triangle formation, discussing the future of the village.
Izuna smirked and turned to Hashirama.
"So, a new fiancée just appeared out of nowhere, huh?"
Hashirama's expression froze for a moment before he lowered his head dejectedly.
"I'm sorry…" he murmured.
Madara's eyelid twitched before he snapped.
"Can you stop sulking all the time!?"
He had known Hashirama since childhood, and this personality flaw had never changed.
Izuna, seeing the argument about to begin, sighed and cut in.
"Alright, let's get to the point."
He had no interest in watching these two quarrel like old men.
His wife-to-be was still waiting for him at home.
Hashirama straightened up, his expression returning to normal.
"Izuna and I had the same idea—to hold our weddings in the newly built village. The day the village is established will also be our wedding day. Isn't that a wonderful way to celebrate?"
Izuna nodded internally.
"As expected, everything is still about the village."
He even wondered if Hashirama had any real feelings for Uzumaki Rena, or if this was just another political move.
However, securing the Uzumaki clan's allegiance was indeed crucial.
If Hashirama wanted to take a concubine, it wouldn't be surprising if Hinata, Sarutobi, and Shimura clans started offering their daughters to him as well.
Izuna then presented his proposal for the village's location.
"We'll build the village around the cliff where you and Madara used to meet as children. That will be the center, and it will expand outward from there."
The core of the village would be Uchiha territory, incorporating parts of Senju land as well.
Hashirama's eyes widened in surprise.
"This is the most fertile land in the Land of Fire… We'll build the village here, and establish diplomatic relations with the Daimyo and other noble families."
Madara scoffed.
"Hmph! Those rich parasites need to understand that we are merely cooperating with them—not serving under them."
Hashirama sighed.
"Madara, don't be so arrogant. That kind of attitude will only cause unnecessary trouble."
Madara merely snorted again, not bothering to argue further.
Izuna then added, "We should leave negotiations with the Daimyo to Tobirama. His political skills are solid enough."
Madara smirked.
"Hah, I bet he'll squeeze a lot of money out of them."
Hashirama patted his chest proudly.
"And I'll handle the construction using my Wood Release!"
With that, the general framework for Konoha was decided.
The finer details would be finalized once construction officially began.
That evening, Madara and Izuna personally hosted a banquet for the Senju warriors.
When the Senju and Uchiha heard that the village establishment had been finalized, the atmosphere became lively.
For the first time, Senju and Uchiha mingled freely, talking and drinking together without hesitation.
The next morning, Hashirama returned to Senju lands with his people, preparing for the village's construction.
On the Uchiha side, large portions of their land were designated for village development, requiring extensive reconstruction.
Some conservative Uchiha still refused to coexist with the Senju and requested to move to the outskirts of their territory.
Izuna didn't stop them.
Most of them were elderly warriors or survivors of massacred families, holding onto lifelong grudges.
For them, isolation was the best choice.
Using powerful ninjutsu, the land was reshaped and rebuilt.
The defeated Hyuga, Sarutobi, Shimura, Nara, Akimichi, and Yamanaka clans all relocated from their former territories to integrate into the new village.
Meanwhile, Izuna issued a strict order:
Hyuga City was now a restricted area.
No outsiders were allowed entry.
Of course, the Hyuga clan still didn't realize that Izuna had uncovered a secret that even they were unaware of.
Had he not possessed his knowledge as a time traveler, even he wouldn't have known about it.
With that, the village-building efforts officially commenced.
Ninjas from all clans participated, but Hashirama's Wood Release was the most crucial element.
With his abilities, entire houses and infrastructure were erected at an astonishing speed.
Looking down from the high cliffs, one could see Konoha—the future strongest village—rising before their very eyes.
As construction progressed, so did the preparations for the weddings of:
Izuna and Mito
Hashirama and Uzumaki Rena
Traditionally, in this world, the groom wore black, while the bride wore pure white.
However, influenced by his memories from his past life, Izuna felt that black and white attire for a wedding was strange.
So, with a wave of his hand—
He changed the wedding dress color to bright red.
When Izuna returned home, a maid greeted him with a bow.
"Lord Izuna, Lady Mito's wedding dress has arrived."
She smiled and added, "She is trying it on right now."
The maid was not Uchiha—her white eyes made it clear that she was Hyuga.
This was part of Hashirama's integration efforts—having ninja from various clans participate in village events to reinforce the idea of unity.
Izuna nodded.
"Then I'll go take a look."
But as he stepped forward, the Hyuga maid suddenly stopped him with a playful smile.
"Lord Izuna, a bride and groom cannot see each other until the wedding ceremony."
Izuna froze for a moment, then sighed in defeat.
Even in a new era, some traditions remained unchanged.
End of the Chapter.
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