Using the pretext of the attack on Konoha Village,
The day after the Ninja Championship concluded, Second Hokage Senju Tobirama, under the guise of inspection and protection, temporarily detained all the Daimyō and nobles from various countries in attendance.
Then, in the name of Konoha Village, he issued a mandatory search warrant to all nations and ninja villages.
He demanded that all countries cooperate in tracking down the remnants of the Three Villages that might be hiding.
Once this order was issued, anyone with insight knew that Konoha Village was capitalizing on the situation, attempting to interfere with and annex other countries and villages!
Some even suspected that the attack on Konoha Village was a self-directed play orchestrated by Tobirama himself!
But suspicion was one thing.
Having the courage to oppose Konoha Village was another.
Many ninjas who had witnessed Konoha's true foundation and the terrifying brutality of suppressing Jinchūriki Bijuu in an instant advised their countries to abandon resistance upon returning, not daring to antagonize Konoha Village.
Some countries unwilling to cooperate stalled and delayed, pinning their hopes on the powerful Sunagakure.
After all, Sunagakure was currently the only one of the Five Great Villages left besides Konoha.
Sunagakure had even secured first and third place in the Ninja Championship, greatly boosting its image of strength in the eyes of other countries worldwide!
If Sunagakure could take the lead and raise the flag against Konoha's tyranny, it was believed many other countries and villages would follow suit.
However, shocking news soon spread.
Three days later: Kazekage Chiyo returned to Sunagakure, accompanied by Uchiha Kagami and an elite Uchiha team.
Five days later: Sunagakure reached an agreement. They publicly abolished the name Sunagakure, announced their active integration into Konoha Village, and began preparations for migration.
No one knew the exact details of what happened in Sunagakure during those two short days.
But it was all too fast.
Sunagakure surrendered too quickly!
The speed exceeded the expectations of most countries, immediately terrifying many smaller nations and villages that were still observing. They, too, quickly admitted defeat and surrendered…
Of course, there were still some forces unaware of the broader situation, unwilling to cooperate.
For example, Kusagakure (Land of Grass), Kaminari no Kuni (Land of Lightning), Mori no Kuni (Land of Forests), Yama no Kuni (Land of Mountains), and so on.
Regarding this, Tobirama was thoroughly satisfied.
Having suffered great losses at Black Zetsu's hands and losing his beloved disciple Danzō, Tobirama was harboring a great deal of anger.
He was looking for a place to vent it!
If these small countries insisted on being stubborn, he would flatten them all!
Thus, on the seventh day after the Ninja Championship ended,
Konoha Village ostentatiously dispatched troops to attack. The forces were divided into four units composed of the Senju, Uchiha, Uzumaki, and Hyūga clans, along with other major clans. Each led one Jinchūriki Bijuu to attack.
They advanced along four routes toward the nearest Kusagakure (Land of Grass).
Then, in less than half an hour, they conquered Kusagakure and subdued the entire Kusa no Kuni (Land of Grass).
After that, the four units immediately fanned out and attacked.
They simultaneously stormed Takigakure (Hidden Waterfall Village), Kaminari no Kuni (Land of Lightning), Mori no Kuni (Land of Forests), Yama no Kuni (Land of Mountains)…
In less than a week,
They crushed and conquered over ten countries, annihilating all dissenting forces.
The terrifying speed of conquest, like lightning, and the ruthless, cold methods of suppression left the entire world in fear, with no force daring to obstruct Konoha Village anymore.
It should be noted that Hashirama in Parallel World 2 was no longer alive.
Thus, this Tobirama was too lazy to preach benevolence or even bother hiding his intentions.
Anyone who didn't comply would be eradicated!
This also prevented future troubles.
In less than half a month, Tobirama truly conquered the entire world, ferociously completing the grand feat of world unification.
Though in some Parallel Worlds, his speed was considered nearly the slowest,
At least he genuinely completed the task of unifying the world.
However, Tobirama's own trials were not entirely over.
Three days after unification was achieved, Tobirama left a shadow clone to continue handling government affairs, then led Hiruzen and his group, heading to the hellish moon with a resolve to face death.
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"So, the Second Hokage has also completed world unification?"
In Parallel World 4, after hearing Lux's narrative, Minato couldn't help but feel shocked.
Clearly, the Second Hokage's side seemed more behind than his, so how did he suddenly surpass him?
Was this reasonable?
"Minato-kun, I told you, you're still too kind!"
Auntie Orochimaru from Parallel World 3, sitting nearby and sketching something, laughed mockingly.
As the pioneer representative who completed world unification the earliest, she was highly experienced in this matter.
"Massacres and fear cannot sustain peace for long!"
Minato retorted seriously.
"But my side is very peaceful!"
Auntie Orochimaru confidently presented her own case as evidence.
Don't forget, when Parallel World 3 was unified under her, she directly orchestrated a plan to lure all countries opposing Konoha Village worldwide to band together, forming a World Alliance Force of millions.
Then she used Bijuu to wipe them out in one wave, resolving the issue permanently!
To this day, over half a year later,
The Fire Empire, established in Parallel World 3 and led by Auntie Orochimaru, remained extremely peaceful and stable.
It could even be said to be more peaceful than any period before.
Wasn't this the best proof?
Minato frowned slightly and continued to argue: "Such peace is only temporary."
"It's fundamentally sustained by violent suppression and the threat of fear, which doesn't resolve the underlying contradictions between various countries and societies."
"In the future, these contradictions will inevitably erupt gradually."
"And no one can guarantee that the next successor, or the one after, will be as strong as you."
"At that time, it will only spark greater turmoil and rebellion…"
What Minato said wasn't entirely wrong.
Most of Parallel World 3's peace and stability stemmed from fear and high pressure, with the source of fear and power concentrated on Orochimaru herself.
This was indeed an unhealthy manifestation.
"What's the problem? Isn't it enough if I live forever?" Auntie Orochimaru said casually.
Minato was speechless. It seemed… maybe… really… a solution?
Rather than trusting the wisdom of future generations and debating how to sustain the Will of Fire from generation to generation,
It was better to let herself live for a thousand years.
As long as Auntie Orochimaru could live forever, most problems wouldn't be problems…
"How about it? Doesn't what I said make sense?"
"Uh…"
Minato realized he couldn't win a verbal debate with Auntie Orochimaru and could only give up.
"So, you should've shown your ruthlessness during the Third Ninja World War. Wipe out all the disobedient opponents, and you'd have completed world unification long ago."
"If you can't solve the problem, just eliminate the person causing the problem…"
"And didn't you also obtain the Ōtsutsuki clan's Kāma Seal Secret Technique?"
"As long as you're willing, you can live forever too, right?"
"So why bother considering the quality of future successors? Wouldn't it be better to explore immortality with me?"
"Hey? Minato-kun, are you listening?…"
Auntie Orochimaru from Parallel World 3 kept chattering, trying to persuade Minato. It was unclear whether she genuinely wanted to convince an ally or coveted the complete Kāma Seal Secret Technique in Minato's possession.
Minato felt a chill, afraid he'd keep being provoked by Auntie Orochimaru and actually get persuaded.
He could only awkwardly change the topic, asking Lux:
"Lord, how's the Second Hokage doing now? Why didn't he come to join us?"
"Him? I invited him, but he's still recovering and too embarrassed to show up."
"Recovering?"
"He just got thoroughly beaten by Madara, and his face is still swollen. Of course, he's too shy to come out."
"Huh? What did the Second Hokage do?"
"He stabbed Uchiha Madara in the butt…"
"Sss—!"
Minato and Auntie Orochimaru were instantly stunned. They gained a new understanding of Tobirama's audacity and boldness, feeling admiration and respect from the depths of their hearts.
"And he accidentally destroyed one of Madara's Rinnegan."
"Well… the Second Hokage was a bit excessive…"
Minato nodded awkwardly, feeling a bit guilty himself.
This reminded Minato of the Rinnegan he had destroyed first and the other Rinnegan he had implanted.
Fortunately, his side's Madara hadn't been revived yet.
Otherwise, there'd be a lot of trouble!
Of course, Minato, now at quasi-Six Paths level, might not fear Uchiha Madara; but Minato wasn't good at fighting, just as he wasn't adept at Senjutsu.
"Hahaha!"
"That must be interesting. Lord, next time there's a good show like this, you have to take me to watch!"
"It's just too entertaining!"
Auntie Orochimaru, the troublemaker, aside from researching Ninjutsu, ruling the empire, and teasing Jiraiya, had gossiping and spectating as her only remaining pleasures.
"Next time for sure."
Lux laughed heartily, recalling the amusing scene when Madara, after having his butt stabbed, beat Tobirama from the moon to the earth and back.
It was indeed hilarious.
"…"
"Minato, how's the progress on your side?"
Lux asked about Minato's important matters. Minato immediately replied:
"The agenda and basic laws have all been finalized. All countries and leaders have signed the integration treaty. It's estimated that the Fire Nation Federation will be officially announced in three days, achieving true unification."
Since the last Moon War, though Minato didn't forcibly merge other villages and countries, all countries and ninja villages voluntarily requested integration into Konoha.
During this time, representatives and leaders from various countries worldwide held joint meetings in Konoha Village, discussing how to prepare for establishing the new Fire Nation Federation.
The process was somewhat difficult.
Each side had its own demands and unique suggestions for the new federation's constitution.
Relying solely on words, it was hard to persuade others to relinquish their interests.
Since Minato chose the path of peaceful unification, he couldn't bring himself to physically eliminate all opponents. He could only do his best to balance the needs and interests of all parties, discussing step by step and addressing the issues of establishing a unified nation.
Thus, it was delayed for a full three months.
Though Minato was swift and energetic, he was also exhausted during this period.
Fortunately, he finally succeeded!
In three more days, the new Fire Nation Federation would be officially established, and Parallel World 4's full unification would be announced.
Of course, in Auntie Orochimaru's eyes, Minato was too kind and too slow.
If it were her, she wouldn't need three months—three days would be enough to eliminate all opponents.
"Good, though a bit slow, it's at least achieved."
"It's all thanks to Lord's guidance and help. I definitely couldn't have reached this step alone."
Minato expressed heartfelt gratitude.
He recalled over a year ago when he nearly died at the hands of the Kyuubi, almost perishing alongside Kushina.
From dying young to now dominating the ninja world and unifying it—it truly felt like a dream!
"So, are you planning to invite people from other spaces and times to attend the nation-founding ceremony in three days?"
"Attend the ceremony? Better not."
Minato felt a bit embarrassed.
He clearly held a strong hand but was slower to achieve world unification than Parallel World 2's Tobirama.
With this achievement, inviting others to the ceremony would only highlight his shortcomings.
How could Minato bear to do that?
"However, that night, my family could hold a gratitude party, inviting everyone to gather and express thanks."
"After all, the First Hokage, Second Hokage, and others have helped me a lot. I really should hold a party to thank them."
"Lord, can I trouble you then?"
Minato shifted his choice, planning a gratitude party and also wanting to meet his son Naruto and grandson Boruto from other Parallel Worlds…
He was sure Kushina would be thrilled too.
"A gratitude party?"
"No problem."
"Just, there'll be a lot of people then, so you'll need to prepare more."
Lux grew a bit interested.
Gathering key figures from several Parallel Worlds for a dinner? That sounded quite intriguing!
Three Uchiha Madaras meeting, two Tobiramas meeting, three Orochimarus meeting, four Narutos meeting…
And little Itachi from Parallel World 4 sitting with the sickly Itachi from Parallel World 3; cheerful Hashirama from Parallel World 5 sitting with Six Paths Sasuke from Parallel World 7; loyal Obito from Parallel World 4 sitting with Six Paths Nagato from Parallel World 5; teenage Naruto from Parallel World 3 sitting with teenage Boruto from Parallel World 7…
Just imagining these scenes, Lux could already foresee plenty of fun.
A joyful party like this, even if Minato didn't agree, he'd have to hold it with enthusiasm!
"No problem, I'll do my best to prepare!"
"Oh! Who's cooking then?"
Lux deliberately reminded him. Though Kushina's cooking skills had improved, she still lagged far behind Minato.
Minato immediately understood and assured:
"Lord, don't worry! I'll definitely cook myself then and make sure Kushina focuses more on Naruto."
"Very good."
"That sounds really fun! Lord, Minato-kun, don't forget me then!"
Auntie Orochimaru licked her lips, unusually excited.
So many key figures from parallel spaces and times gathering together—how spectacular would that be?
She had to seize the chance to cozy up… er… make friends with them!
And she heard there was a near-immortal version of herself in the future—shouldn't she pester… er… seek advice from her?
This got Auntie Orochimaru very excited.
"Of course, Orochimaru-senpai will definitely be invited, don't worry."
Minato nodded in agreement. As long as Lux permitted, he'd invite anyone he could.
A rare dinner party shouldn't be exclusive.
"Great, great, Minato-kun is truly a good person! By the way, would you mind if I brought my Sensei from my side? He really misses your side's evil old Danzō, to the point he can't sleep at night!"
"This…"
Minato felt a bit awkward and hesitant.
"Alright, Orochimaru. Let's talk about this later."
"Time's almost up."
"It's time I send you back."
"Also, I'll stop by your place…"
Lux interrupted Auntie Orochimaru, preparing to send her back to Parallel World 3.
"Does Lord have more business?"
"Nothing major, just stopping by to take your side's Kaguya to reduce hidden risks on your side."
Originally, Parallel World 3's Kaguya was meant to be handled by Auntie Orochimaru herself.
But since he had taken Kaguya from Parallel Worlds 1, 2, and 4, adding one more wouldn't hurt.
The joy of having one big and three small Kaguyas—ordinary people couldn't even imagine it.
If arranged, it'd be perfect for a Mahjong table!