The Land of Rice regained order after the scare of the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Orochimaru returned to Otogakure and explained the situation of the battlefield to everyone. He stated that after this battle, the entire Otogakure would become the sole military ninja village of the new world, and Otogakure would begin military rule over the various countries of the world.
This news truly shocked the entire nation. Some people initially doubted the authenticity of the news, but when they learned that the world outside the Land of Rice was completely covered by tree roots, everyone instantly understood who held control over the Divine Tree. They all knew good days were about to arrive.
Many villagers spontaneously went to the Shadow's residence, wanting to pay homage to the guardian deity who had dispelled the disaster and saved everyone in the Land of Rice. However, before they could even get close to the street of the Shadow's residence, they were forcibly cleared away by ninja.
Ryun originally wanted to stay home and have a reunion meal with his mother, wife, and child. However, the Daimyo of the Land of Rice came to visit as soon as night fell, unable to wait any longer.
The dinner lasted for over an hour. Yet, the Daimyo of the Land of Rice waiting in the house did not dare show the slightest impatience. Instead, he even had his wife go and wash the dishes for Ryun's family.
"Shadow-sama, is everything Lord Orochimaru said true? Will our Otogakure become the world's only military force?" In the living room, the Daimyo of the Land of Rice couldn't help but ask nervously.
"What? Don't you believe the words of the Sound Shadow?" Ryun took a sip of tea and smiled.
"No. No. I just wanted to confirm this news." The Daimyo of the Land of Rice hurriedly stood up to explain, his expression fearful.
"I will not go back on my previous promise to you. Otogakure will use the fastest speed to militarily conquer the original Five Great Nations. From then on, how to manage these countries well will depend on your own capabilities."
As soon as Ryun said this, the Daimyo of the Land of Rice was instantly overjoyed. Without thinking, he knelt down and expressed endless gratitude. After that, he repeatedly guaranteed that he would manage these countries well for Ryun, emphasizing that his family would for generations recognize Ryun's family as their master, always serve by their side, and never betray.
Previously, Ryun had promised to make him the leader of the allied nations, a status that would surpass all other Daimyo, the absolute ruler on the level of ordinary people. The grand promise from the past was about to be fulfilled. How could the Daimyo of the Land of Rice not be excited?
"Alright, go and prepare. Follow all arrangements from the Sound Shadow. For matters you can decide yourselves, bother me less." Ryun did not want to waste time on these trivial matters.
"Good. I will go back to prepare right now, and will not disturb the rest of the masters." The Daimyo of the Land of Rice bowed to each of Ryun's family members, then exited the Shadow's residence with an excited and happy mood.
"Son, are those two really the Daimyo and Daimyo's wife from the Daimyo's residence? Such noble status, how could they be so... towards you..." Asuka couldn't even bring herself to say the words 'servile and obsequious'.
"Mom, from now on, you are the most noble woman in this world. The so-called Daimyo are merely servants who manage this world for us. Times are different now. You should discard those old ideas from your eyes that place the Daimyo above all." Ryun took her hand and smiled.
"Ah... I become the most noble woman in the world after waking up from a sleep?" Asuka's head felt a bit dizzy.
"Grandma, the Shadow's residence stands above everything. You will get used to it gradually." Nanaise actively nestled into Asuka's embrace.
Asuka possessed Ryun's sage blood. That bloodline connection made Nanaise unconsciously want to be close.
"Move away, move away, go to your father over there. Mom still has a lot to talk about with your grandma."
Kushina stepped forward and pulled Nanaise away, then proactively rested her head against Asuka's soft chest, essentially taking her daughter's place.
"Mom, what are you doing? You always competed with me for Dad before, and now you're competing with me for Grandma?" Looking at Kushina who came to compete for favor again, Nanaise poured out her dissatisfaction with an angry face.
"Your dad is right there, isn't he? I'm not competing with you." Kushina blinked her big eyes, looking completely innocent.
"Dad, look at her!" Nanaise's pretty face turned red with anger. Helpless, she could only seek justice from her father.
"Mhm, mhm, I saw it all. Nanaise is good, Mom is bad." Ryun stroked his daughter's head, smiling and comforting her.
"Hmph, stinky redhead." Nanaise couldn't help but mutter a curse under her breath.
"Huh? What did you say?" Kushina vaguely seemed to hear Nanaise cursing her. Her willow-thin eyebrows instantly shot up.
"I. I didn't say anything." Nanaise hurriedly explained, her little face turning pale with fright.
"Husband, was Nanaise just cursing me?" Kushina asked with a serious expression.
Kushina was now a sage. Her ears were sharp.
"Ah? No. You must have misheard." Ryun pretended to be clueless in his reply.
"Really not?" Kushina tilted her head. She felt she probably didn't mishear just now.
"Mom, don't wrongfully accuse me." Nanaise's face was full of grievance.
"Exactly. If she didn't, she didn't. Would I allow her to curse you?" Ryun gave her a sideways glance and said.
"Er. Sorry, Nanaise." Upon careful thought, Kushina realized it was probably true, so she proactively apologized to her own daughter.
"Hmph, I won't accept your."
"Ahem." Ryun gave a light cough.
"Fine, I'll reluctantly forgive you, since you're my mom after all." Nanaise knew when to stop.
"Thank you, Nanaise." Kushina giggled her thanks, then started chatting idly with Asuka.
Seeing that her mom had to apologize to her even after being cursed, Nanaise couldn't help but smile smugly.
Ryun proactively put his arm around his daughter's shoulders and hooked a strand of his own hair in front of Nanaise's eyes.
Nanaise instantly understood her father's meaning and immediately laughed out loud.
When she was little, after receiving a severe beating from her mom, Nanaish once cried and asked Ryun, 'Does Dad like Nanaise more, or does he like Mom more?'. At that time, Ryun pressed his forehead against Nanaise's and showed a strand of his messy hair in front of her eyes.
"We both have the surname Uchiha, our hair color is the same. Of course I like Nanaise more. Your mom, she's just a stinky. red. head." Those were Dad's exact words back then.
At that time, Kushina had beaten Nanaise very hard. Her butt had over a dozen whip marks from the cane, and her lively big eyes were swollen from crying. Heartbroken, Ryun said such words.
When she heard Dad call Mom a stinky redhead, Nanaise immediately stopped crying and smiled. Her butt didn't hurt anymore.
Just as Ryun's family was chatting and laughing in the living room, a ninja came to report that three acquaintances of the Shadow from Konoha requested to see him.
The visitors were none other than Minato and his wife, and Uchiha Mikoto.
At this moment, their sons were still trapped under the Divine Tree's roots. The three of them had tried many methods but were unable to rescue Naruto, Sasuke, and the other villagers from under the Divine Tree's coverage. At this point, they could only come to Otogakure to find Ryun.
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