Naruto: I Became Tsunade's Husband and Took Over Konoha

Chapter 544 - 543 Visiting the Rock Branch

The ninja world was now peaceful and tranquil. The world was all Konoha. With unified military authority established, Ryun Uchiha commanded all the shinobi of the world. Nations came to pay homage!

With war gone, technology developed rapidly. In just three years, it reached the scientific and technological level of the original Boruto era. The combination of ninja tools and technology created greater sparks and unleashed greater power.

These technological ninja tools were confiscated by Konoha and stored in warehouses. All personnel involved in their development were brought to Konoha and given a life free from want.

Standardized equipment was now fully outfitted for Konoha’s non shinobi military forces. Ryun called them the Special Operations Forces. They had been very prominent these past few years.

The number of genin successfully graduating from Konoha Village each year was ultimately limited. While they could handle missions to suppress mountain bandits, they could not eliminate all bandits within the entire nation’s borders. Suppressing bandits was a training exercise for genin; they couldn’t be tasked with it permanently.

Therefore, the remaining mountain bandits were left to this Special Operations Forces to resolve. Their combat methods were very straightforward. Upon reaching the location, they would directly unleash covering fire.

Ordinary mountain bandits simply couldn’t withstand it, falling in waves. Even if there were shinobi among the bandits, the highest level would be chunin at most. What jonin would become a bandit?

Facing dense lines of fire, even grenades, how could a chunin escape completely unscathed? Most would meet their end on the spot. Perhaps one or two exceptions might occur occasionally. But Ryun, that cunning old fox, believed in ’If you cut the grass but don’t remove the roots, the weeds will grow again with the spring wind.’

Every time the Special Operations Forces carried out a mission, a Kage level shinobi had to supervise, ensuring nothing went wrong. Precisely because of the Special Operations Forces and Ryun’s arrangements, bandits across the world no longer dared to enter the Land of Fire.

Bandits across the world even cursed Ryun, calling him a demon! The bandit groups he ordered attacked were wiped out from top to bottom, leaving no survivors. And those Special Operations Forces members, originally civilians, feeling the support of the common people, trained even harder, taking the elimination of bandits as their duty.

Orochimaru once followed the Special Operations Forces to see the power of the standardized equipment. The result made his scalp tingle. If it were him, encountering such a force and the surveillance of a Kage level shinobi during his chunin days, he wouldn’t have survived.

After seeing the damage inflicted by the Special Operations Forces, he even felt that a jonin, if not careful, could be turned into a sieve by this unit!

Ryun’s task today was to visit the Rock Branch to inspect civilian affairs. So, he and Nara Luming boarded the new technological product, the maglev high speed train.

On the train, the two wore masks. More than ten Anbu followed behind them. Hatake Sakumo and Hatake Kakashi were notably among them. As soon as they boarded, the noisy, bustling carriage instantly became quiet. It wasn’t because of these two, but because of this group of Anbu shinobi.

They wore new style soft armor, had technological ninja tools at their waists, wore new style steel helmets with their eyes covered by goggles, and masks on their faces. Simply standing there was a form of intimidation.

Suddenly, a child said, "Mom, they look so cool!" He pointed at Hatake Kakashi.

The child’s mother’s face changed, and she covered his mouth. "Don’t talk nonsense. These are Konoha’s shinobi sirs. Don’t point at them!"

Noticing this, Ryun smiled, crouched down, and pinched the child’s cheek. "Where are you from?"

The child’s mother looked somewhat flustered. She was about to speak, but seeing Ryun’s smile, she calmed down. "Go on, child, tell him."

Seeing his mother agree, the child immediately spoke up. "Uncle, I’m from Konoha. But my family is from the Rock Branch. This time, I came with my mother to travel to Konoha Village! Now we’re going back!"

"Oh~ You’re also from Konoha!" Ryun’s smile widened. He patted the child’s head and stood up.

The little boy nodded. "Yes, yes, yes, I’m from Konoha! Even though I’m from the Rock Branch, I’m proud to be from Konoha!"

Ryun laughed heartily. "Yes, that’s right. As people of Konoha, we should indeed be proud!" Hearing this, smiles appeared on the faces of the passengers in the carriage.

It couldn’t be helped. Ryun ended the age of chaos, making the world all Konoha. He also provided each branch with technological and financial support. The people’s lives improved significantly. Everyone could afford food and housing.

Therefore, everyone deeply remembered Ryun’s kindness. From initially fearing Konoha, to accepting Konoha, to being able to loudly tell others, ’I am from Konoha!’

It took only three years!

The Anbu shinobi stood straight, looking impressive and dignified. They were proud! Being from Konoha Headquarters, they took pride in it. Hatake Sakumo looked at Ryun’s back, the corner of his mouth turning up.

He still remembered at the beginning, this guy was just a jonin, giving him advice, telling him to tone down his edge, to not carry out missions recklessly like a hothead. The two ate two bowls of ramen, talking happily.

Now he had become Hokage, leading Konoha, unifying the ninja world, praised by the masses. It had only been about twenty years. Hatake Sakumo felt like these events happened just yesterday!

Hatake Kakashi saw his father lost in thought. He nudged Hatake Sakumo with his elbow. Hatake Sakumo snapped out of it. He smiled, looked at his son, and instructed, "Kakashi, in the future, you must serve the Hokage loyally and devotedly, even unto death."

"He is a great hero of his time, a benevolent ruler, and the king who ended the age of chaos. Being able to live in this era is our good fortune!" The words Hatake Sakumo used to teach his son were also heard by the other Anbu shinobi.

They nodded simultaneously. Yes, being born in this era, the era named Ryun Uchiha, was their good fortune. They were the generation that witnessed Konoha’s prosperity!

For Konoha, for the Hokage, and for their own descendants, they must protect this golden age!

Kakashi nodded. His father usually taught him to be loyal to Konoha, loyal to the Hokage. Because the current Hokage, Ryun Uchiha, could not be wrong, and was impossible to be wrong!

Seeing his son’s affirmation and the other Anbu shinobi’s nods, Hatake Sakumo smiled. Nara Luming also smiled slightly. He remembered back when he led the Ino Shika Cho to pledge allegiance to Hiruzen Sarutobi after Konoha repelled the Land of Rain.

Unexpectedly, Ryun beat him to it. He decided to befriend him. And Ryun did not disappoint him, yielding a large portion of profit to form an alliance with them.

If someone asked Nara Luming, what do you think is the most successful thing you’ve done in your life?

Nara Luming would probably answer, "That was on the night after the Second Shinobi World War battle against the Land of Rain ended..."

The proudest investment in Nara Luming’s life was investing in Ryun Uchiha. The most successful investment was also Ryun Uchiha.

This guy was practically the most perfect existence in the ninja world. In his heart, even the Sage of Six Paths had to take a back seat!

Did the Sage of Six Paths pacify the age of chaos? Someone who couldn’t even choose his own successor properly, who was wary of his own son’s talent, was he even fit to bark?

(Sage of Six Paths: "Hey, are you even being polite?")

The high speed train stopped and began to announce, "Dear passengers, we have arrived at Konoha Rock Branch. Passengers disembarking, please get ready."

Upon hearing this, some people sitting in their seats began to stand up, pick up their luggage, and head towards the exit. Everyone’s faces showed happiness and joy. The invention of the high speed train was simply too convenient.

Being able to travel to various places anytime, and the ticket prices were extremely cheap. This also allowed many people to broaden their horizons, learn a lot of knowledge, no longer relying on rulers’ brainwashing and hearsay, closing themselves off from impressions of other countries.

Hatake Sakumo waved his hand. The Anbu shinobi moved to protect Ryun as he disembarked. Ryun felt helpless. He had said many times not to make such a grand display, but it happened every time. This Hatake Sakumo!

As soon as they got off, Onoki and Madara Uchiha appeared at the exit. Many people from Konoha Rock Branch saw Onoki and Madara and bowed respectfully. Onoki smiled and nodded. Madara remained stern, arms crossed.

Everyone was already familiar with Madara, so they weren’t scared by his appearance. Instead, they loudly praised him. "Lord Madara is so handsome!"

"Lord Madara, I love you!"

"Lord Madara, I heard you don’t have a partner yet. What do you think of me~"

The passengers teased. Madara’s face reddened slightly. But as the Branch Head, he couldn’t show weakness. He didn’t speak, looking towards the train exit.

Soon, he saw Ryun, his grandson. His eyes lit up, and he waved. This action also drew everyone’s attention. Who could make their Branch Head Madara wave in welcome?

They followed the direction Madara was waving and saw Ryun take off his mask, long hair flowing, a smile on his lips. "Long time no see! Branch Head Madara!"

Address by title during work! This was the rule Ryun established!

Madara smiled and said loudly, "Konoha Rock Branch Head, Madara Uchiha, welcomes the Konoha Inspection Team for your visit! Hokage, this way please!"

The words ’Hokage’ caused an uproar among the people present. Seeing Ryun, they were extremely excited, shouting loudly. "Lord Hokage! It’s Lord Hokage!"

"This is the Hokage, Ryun Uchiha, who unified the thousand year chaos of the ninja world!"

"Lord Hokage is so handsome!"

"Long live Konoha! Long live Lord Hokage!"

Hokage Ryun Uchiha smiled and waved to everyone. His reputation was deeply rooted in people’s hearts. His actions benefited the nation and the people. His political achievements were beyond doubt. This was the Hokage of Konoha Headquarters, Ryun Uchiha!

"Hello everyone! Hello everyone~" Ryun smiled and waved to the surrounding crowd!

The cheers from the surrounding crowd grew even louder. However, unlike with Lord Madara, they didn’t say things like ’marry me’ or such. Because they all knew the Hokage had a wife, Tsunade, also the current First Lady of the ninja world!

The two had a harmonious relationship and had a daughter. While respecting Ryun, female shinobi also took Tsunade as their role model. Tsunade’s strength was now among the top in the ninja world, and she was the number one female shinobi.

A being combining beauty, strength, and ability in one!