The Shimada Family's Ninja Journey

The cooperation was finalized, and both Terumi Rong and the elder of the Terumi clan breathed a sigh of relief.

A smile appeared on Terumi Rong's face and she said: "Since we have finished talking about everything, let's take our leave first."

Hanzo also nodded and said, "Excuse me, you two."

After that, the four of them bowed to each other, and Terumi Rong and the elders of the Terumi clan opened the door and left.

As the two left, only Hanzo and Motojiu were left in the private room.

"Yuanjiu, you just were..."

Without outsiders, Hanzo couldn't help but ask.

He didn't blame Genjiu for interjecting, but the problem was that the last request, apart from making it easier for the Shimada clan to convince the Minazuki clan, did not do any good to the Shimada clan themselves.

Motohisa has always been very wise, but this time he gave such a condition to the Terumi clan, so Hanzo couldn't help but be confused.

Hearing Hanzo's question, Motojiu didn't answer immediately.

He was silent for a moment and said: "This is a good deal to the Terumi clan and the Minazuki clan at the same time. In the future, the branch of the family that will stay in the Kingdom of Water will definitely not be strong. Even with the help of the daimyo, it will have to fight with several great ninjas.

We need to maintain good relations with the clan.”

When Motojiu said this, Hanzo was even more surprised: "But whether the family leaves a branch in the Kingdom of Water is still a matter of debate. What's more... can the branch left behind make full use of these relationships?"

It's not Hanzo's suspicion. If you want to make good use of these relationships, you need the person in charge to be good at dancing. The branch leaders left by the Shimada clan may not have this ability.

Yuanjiu hesitated for a moment, then slowly said: "Hanzo, do you think I can be the leader of this clan?"

"you?"

This time Hanzo was really stunned.

He really didn't expect Yuan Jiu to have this idea.

Seeing the shock on Hanzo's face, Motojiu continued: "I think my strength, resourcefulness, and relationship with the family make me the most suitable person to be the leader of this clan."

Hanzo fell silent.

Indeed, in terms of strength, Motohisa has now reached the level of elite jounin, and he is also a strong player in the country of water.

Even the clan leaders of Mikigaki and Kaguya, as well as the recently departed Terumiei, didn't dare to say that they were sure to win against Motohisa.

As for resourcefulness, Hanzo has been partnered with Motohisa for so many years and knows him very well.

Yuanjiu has flexible methods, good attention to detail, and a good view of the overall situation. He can be regarded as an excellent leader.

As for the relationship with the family, Motohisa is Hanzo's bodyguard, and the two have known each other for more than ten years. At least Hanzo himself has great trust in Motohisa.

In addition, Zhongnian and Motojiu also have a half-master friendship, and the great elder has a good relationship with Motojiu. Hanzo can't even think of a more suitable person than Motojiu.

From all aspects, Yuanjiu is a suitable candidate for the position of leader of this branch clan.

But Hanzo couldn't figure out how Motohisa came up with this idea?

Even though he himself knew that Motojiu was very suitable to be the leader of this clan, Hanzo subconsciously ignored Motojiu.

"Yuanjiu, tell the truth, how did you come up with this idea?"

After a long silence, Hanzo finally asked this question.

Hearing this, Motojiu sighed and said, "Hanzo, if your family returns to the Land of Fire and defeats the Senju clan and the Uchiha clan, will you take them under your wing?"

Hanzo nodded without hesitation.

Both the Senju and Uchiha clans are ninja clans with great potential and strength.

To put it bluntly, including the Shimada clan, any one of the three major ninja clans of the Land of Fire can match the combined strength of three or even four of the five major ninja clans of the Land of Water.

In the original time and space, the Uchiha clan enjoyed the title of the most powerful clan in the ninja world until they were exterminated, and they were an important combat force in Konoha.

If the Senju clan had not fallen into decline due to the demise of the Uzumaki clan, they would obviously be no weaker than the Uchiha clan.

For these two powerful ninja clans, it was an inevitable choice to take them under their wing or establish an alliance.

Seeing Hanzo nod, Motojiu paused, and then said in a low voice: "Hanzo, do you still remember how I became your guard in the first place?"

Hanzo was stunned for a moment.

The memory of the past was already a bit distant, but he still pulled out the old pictures from the depths of his mind.

A widowed woman, a crying child, and a desire for revenge...

Hanzo stopped talking.

He suddenly remembered that Motohisa's father was killed in a war between the Shimada clan and the Uchiha clan.

Moreover, in the first few years of practicing together with Hanzo, Motojiu always believed in revenge and was able to make rapid progress.

It was during these years that Motojiu mentioned things less and less, and became more and more cheerful, so Hanzo finally forgot about this incident.

When Yuan Jiu saw this, he smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "You don't have to think too much. In fact, after so many years, both me and my mother have become less interested in revenge.

We don't even know who killed our father. Maybe that person died in a battle long ago.

I also understand that if the family wants to unify the Fire Nation, it is imperative to conquer the Senju and Uchiha clans.

But my mother is getting old. If she returns to the Land of Fire and has to travel back and forth, I am afraid that my mother will be depressed when the family conquers the Uchiha clan.

So I thought, I might as well stay in the Kingdom of Water with my mother. I am also confident that I can take the position of leader of this clan and do my best for the family. The war here is about to end, and there are not many disputes, so I will let my mother take care of herself.

Let’s take care of ourselves.”

"call……"

Hanzo let out a breath.

After listening to Yuanjiu's words, he had already made his decision.

He stood up, patted Yuan Jiu on the shoulder, and said: "Since you have made up your mind, if the family really leaves a branch in the Kingdom of Water, I will support you."

The two have been partners for more than ten years. Although the relationship is nominally the young clan leader and the guard, Hanzo has long regarded Motojiu as a friend and brother.

Since his brother has already made up his mind and is a suitable candidate, Hanzo will only support him.

Hearing what Hanzo said, Yuanjiu also showed a smile and said: "Don't worry, I..."

Before Motojiu finished speaking, Hanzo waved his hand to stop him.

"Don't I know you yet? There's no need to say these words."

After the problem was solved, the two of them returned to being good brothers.

Hanzo curled his lips and said: "Don't be too happy too early. Uncle Hesong is still biting his tongue. If he doesn't agree, it's still a matter of debate whether this pulse can be established."

Yuan Jiu made a sound and said: "Don't come here, some of the things you decide will have some clever ideas to get the family to agree. Not to mention Uncle Hesong's objections, and there are also factors that worry that the leader of this clan is unreliable. Now I will personally take action.

Uncle Hesong must be relieved."

"What a narcissist." Hanzo looked like he couldn't stand him.

"What did you say?"

During the fight, the two of them also left the teahouse.

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