The Shimada Family's Ninja Journey

Hanzo's analysis was considered reasonable and well-founded, and the elders had no other problems.

However, Hanzo still noticed that Hinata Kagahiko next to him seemed a little absent-minded.

Hanzo felt a chill in his heart.

The Hyuga clan and the Shimada clan have not gained much since they formed an alliance, but they suffered heavy losses in this battle.

Now that the Shimada clan is about to move to the Kingdom of Water, the benefits previously promised have basically been in vain. It is normal for Hyuga Kagahiko to have other thoughts.

But Hanzo must prevent this from happening.

The number of ninjas in the Shimada clan has dropped sharply. If the Hyuga clan rebels again, the Shimada clan will become even weaker. And no matter which side the Hyuga clan joins, it will break the current balance between Senju and Uchiha, which can be said to be detrimental to themselves and others.

Although Hanzo hoped to move his family to the Kingdom of Water, he never planned to actually settle in the Kingdom of Water.

Although the Kingdom of Water is also a large country, its mainland area is not large, with most of it being islands, and many of them are still undeveloped.

The population is not rich either, ranking at the bottom among the five major countries. Apart from marine resources, there are almost no other resources in the country.

The entire country relies heavily on fisheries and maritime trade for its finances and people's livelihood. Even agriculture cannot be self-sufficient because there is not much arable land on the islands.

To put it simply, the economy is controlled by others.

Once a war breaks out with other countries on the mainland, it will easily be blocked.

In Hanzo's view, this country does not have the capital to influence the entire ninja world.

Hanzo, who hopes to end the war, will naturally not be inclined to use the Kingdom of Water as his foundation.

As for farming... In his previous life, he was just a homebody. He was neither Mr. Yuan nor an agricultural expert.

If agriculture is not prosperous, the country's population will not grow. If the population is insufficient, the number of ninjas will not be large. How can a weak force make the ninja world listen to you?

On the contrary, it would be much easier to influence the Kingdom of Water with the Kingdom of Fire as the foundation.

The Fire Kingdom is the Water Kingdom's largest trading partner. From the Fire Kingdom's perspective, it is not impossible to even control the Water Kingdom through economic influence.

Of course, the premise is that the Kingdom of Fire has enough strength to suppress them, otherwise they will become the fat sheep of the Kingdom of Water.

Therefore, Hanzo's migration strategy is basically just to avoid the limelight.

Once the Shimada clan leaves the scene, the Senju and Uchiha will inevitably start a fierce battle.

The Shimada clan can rest and recuperate outside until the two clans are exhausted and reap the benefits.

Therefore, Hanzo hopes to leave an evenly matched Senju and Uchiha to the Fire Country, so that the war between the two clans can continue and the Shimada clan can get more time to develop.

"...So Chief Kagahiko still thinks that there is no future for him with the Shimada clan?"

As soon as the impromptu meeting ended, Hanzo approached Hyuga Kagahiko and almost told him all of his plans.

Of course, now that the words have come to this point, Hanzo will not allow Hinata Kagahiko to escape unscathed.

Either he stays with the Shimada clan, or... we have to let him keep the secret.

But at this time when the forbidden art of reincarnation in the dirt has not yet appeared, the dead are the ones who can best keep secrets.

At this time, under Hanzo's armor, the black dragon pattern had begun to flicker faintly.

"this……"

Hyuga Kaghiko pondered. From his point of view, the completeness and scale of Hanzo's plan shocked him.

Once successful, the Shimada clan will dominate the ninja world of the Fire Country, and they are also expected to gain a strong, stable and reliable ally.

As long as the Fire Country is unified and an ally from a big country is added, they don't need to be afraid even if the remaining three big countries join forces.

As for the probability of success, although it is not high, if it were implemented by any ninja clan in the current ninja world, it would not have a higher probability of success than the Shimada clan.

Hyuga Kaghiko also knew that although the Shimada clan suffered heavy losses in this battle, its foundation was not damaged.

To put it simply, in this year, neither Hanzo nor Genji died.

Just like the Uchiha clan, they suffered greater losses than the Shimada clan a few years ago, but Uchiha Tajima is still alive. Even if there are only four or five jounin left, the Uchiha clan can still make a comeback.

What's more, the Shimada clan now has more than ten jounin and more than 600 ninjas of the clan.

However, even so, Hinata Jinghiko still hesitated.

After all, these are the prospects of the Shimada clan, what does they have to do with the Hyuga clan? What Hyuga Kagahiko needs is the commitment of the Shimada clan.

Hanzo has also been observing Hinata Kagahiko's expression.

After a while, Hyuga Jinghiko, who had a gloomy expression, finally spoke. He only heard him say: "Hanzo-dono's plan is indeed perfect, but I don't know what the Hyuga clan will get in the future?"

Hanzo breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and the faintly flickering dragon pattern under his armor also calmed down.

As long as Hyuga Kaghiko is willing to ask for benefits, that's fine.

Only if there is benefit, they will try their best to help the Shimada clan.

If Hyuga Kaghiko really didn't want anything, Hanzo would doubt his intentions.

"Captain Kagahiko, there is no need to worry. I can promise that whatever status our Shimada clan will have in the future, the Hyuga clan will also enjoy the same status. The two clans will retire together, how about it?"

Hyuga Kaghiko was overjoyed when he heard this, although he knew that due to strength reasons, even if the Shimada clan gave them equal status, the Hyuga clan would probably not be able to compare with the Shimada clan.

But with this promise, it guarantees that the Hyuga clan will be able to securely occupy the second place in the future, or at least be tied for second place with others.

Hyuga Kaghiko also knew that these were just cakes painted by Hanzo, but the Hyuga family actually had no better choice.

Are you going to join Senju or Uchiha now?

If the Shimada clan is desperate and has to choose between an ugly death and an ugly life, Hyuga Kagahiko may have no choice but to pinch his nose and choose the latter.

But the Shimada clan obviously still has a way to go, and it's not a narrow road yet. Hyuga Kagahiko naturally doesn't want the Hyuga clan to even have a lower status than families like Inarakacho and Sarutobi in the future.

"In that case, it's a pleasure to cooperate, Lord Hanzo." Hyuga Kaghiko stretched out his right hand.

“A pleasure to work with.”

Hanzo also smiled and held Hinata Kagahiko's right hand.

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After bidding farewell to the Hyuga clan leader, Hanzo returned to Chongnian.

Chongnian is leaning on a branch.

Genji was sitting on a branch above Chongnian.

Seeing Hanzo coming, Zhongnian said with some anticipation: "Have you been comforted?"

Hanzo nodded and said: "The Hyuga clan should not have any big problems."

Zhongnian breathed a sigh of relief, patted Hanzo on the shoulder, and said with a wry smile: "This time it is indeed because of my pride that the family has fallen into this situation and made it difficult for you."

Hanzo shook his head: "It's not difficult, after all, the Shimada clan is also my family."

Zhongnian sighed and said: "It seems that I am really old. Where the family goes from now on depends on you, son."

Hanzo nodded silently and said: "When you go back, prepare to contact the Daimyo of the Kingdom of Water. We must leave the Kingdom of Fire before the next attack of Senju and Uchiha."

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