CH. 8 THE BATTLE OF DR. SEUSS.
Books and knowledge are what get you far. No matter what you do or where you go you’ll need to learn. Make no mistake, that doesn't mean high school is necessary. Papers of essays and sciences are all it really is.
But I like it.
Grades were my thing and no matter how fucking useless researching stuff like Ancient Turkey and the scientific method was, it was exhilarating. And now that I have in my hands this world’s equivalent I’ll make full use of it.
This morning I woke up happy and ready to crack into the dense 200 pageish ‘ History 101’ and for an elementary level book it snuck in some pretty advanced topics.
The ninja world, Earth, consists of nine discovered regions and quite a few minor countries. Though the ones to really focus on are The Land of Fire, Earth, Iron, Lightning, Snow, Rice Fields, Water, Wind, and Sky. Each land has a ‘ Hidden Village’ capital and for the Land of Fire its Konoha or ‘Konohagakure’.
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The ninja world started with small villages and notable chakra infused families and peoples that formed into clans. And knowing how human nature is this started the LONG Warring States Period.
During the Warring States, Period Konoha was started by two of the strongest once warring clans, the Senju and Uchiha. Keep in mind throughout all of history these two were at the other’s neck and ripping violently when the opportunity arose. The two’s most powerful clan leaders in their history, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha ( who were secretly friends as kids ) wanted to stop the unnecessary bloodshed and strong-armed the two into peace and started a village in a dense forest. Thus Madara named it ‘The Village Hidden in the Leaves’ or ‘Konohagakure.’ Keep in mind this was possible after Hashirama whooped his ass and spared him not wanting anymore bloodshed, Madara agreed. Making use of his [Wood Release] Hashirama build the infrastructure while Madara kept the peace.
Meanwhile, the two honestly overpowered clans absolutely stomped any opposing mercenary-esque clans who had bad blood with either Uchiha or Senju. But with enemies come allies, seeing their might and peace clans came over seeking refuge and alliance. The most influential are Aburame, Akimichi, Hyuga, Uzumaki, Shimura, Inuzuka, Nara, Hitake, Sarutobi, and Yamanaka.
( Also note the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi has always worked together well but were tiny clans, but under Konoha they formed a special generational team known as ‘Ino-Shika-Cho’ or ‘Boar-Deer-Butterfly’ and that the Uzumaki’s alliance was so vital that Konoha integrated their whirlpool clan logo in its symbol even though a tiny branch came and lived in Konoha. )
Soon Hashirama came with the idea, the ‘Hokage’ or ‘Fire’s Shadow.’ Their sole job was to be the leader and protector of the village and eventually lead most of the Land of Fire for the better.
Though he/she would have to be the strongest and wisest in the Village. Over time Hashirama tried to convince Madara into the position and even promised to have his face carved into the mountain leering over the village. Though due to his values and his abilities Hashirama was elected Hokage. Still, in his mind, the thought Madara should’ve been Hokage.
This continued for years but Madara grew paranoid. Fearing the Senju would oppress his clan he secretly tried to gather support to overthrow them but no Uchiha supported this because they were content with the growing peace. Essentially they told him ‘fuck off.’ Realizing who his clan now follows one day Madara talks to Hashirama in a special place within the Uchiha part of town,
“ Very fine. It’s a fine outfit… ”
“ Well. It’s supposed to be yours. ”
“ I still think you'd make a better Hokage than I will. ”
“ Well, it was a democratic decision. The villagers chose you. You ARE the Hokage. ”
“ Madara… ”
He then talks about an important ancient stone tablet passed down in the Uchiha. It looks like a wide gravestone, bare except the undecipherable words on it.
“ This stone has been passed down through generations of the Uchiha Clan. It can only be deciphered only by those with our special eye abilities. This is as much as I can read so far… ‘Seeking stability, there was a god who split into two halves, light and dark. Bringing the two halves together again grants the user the power of all creation.’ In other words, two opposing forces together as one will lead to true happiness. But you can take it as another way too. Nevermind there's no point in talking about it now. ”
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“ What do you mean? ”
“ Hashirama… I am leaving the village. We are History. ”
“ W-Why ?!?!”
“ I do not have any allies here. No one looks up to me.”
“ But I can’t do this without you! I need you as my right-hand man. As a brother! The people will come to see you for what you are. And when they do, you can be the 2nd Hokage-”
“ I think Tobirama will be your successor. If that happens my clan will be doomed.”
Tobirama was Hashirama’s younger brother and didn't at all trust the Uchiha for a long time due to him being one of the forefronts in the wars with them. He was alert and headstrong and Madara knew this. But in the future when he did become the 2nd Hokage he didn't neglect them and protected all of those within Konoha.
“ I’ve tried to warm my clan of the danger and get them to leave but…I’m leaving because I have found another way.”
“ Wait they’re just misunderstanding you! ”
“Let's just say it comes down to how you perceive reality. Anyway enough with the groveling.”
He said as he walked away but he turns around,
“ It’s far healthier to see this world as a playground. ”
“ Hey! Are you listening to me?! ”
“ You are the only one who can stand up to me. ”
“ Mada- ”
“ Until I reach the path to my true dream... ”
He smiles ear to ear,
“ I shall enjoy fighting with you. ”
Madara walks away.
For months Hashirama managed to village confused on what happened with the man who was practically his brother. The one who he trusted his clan to, and this ‘dream’ nonsense.
Hashirama contemplates familiarly on the cliff on a full moon when a shinobi rushes over.
“ LORD HOKAGE ”
“It-It’s Madara Uchiha! He’s coming! ”
Hashirama beams, “ REALLY! He came back?”
“ He’s attacking the village. ”
The shinobi reports heavy casualties and emergency evacuation and lastly reports no stopping his advance.
Not understanding, Hashirama’s mind stops in his tracks and he pauses. His mind starts over and he gets over to where Madara's destroying the village. With one look at Hasirama Madara smiles and starts to give chase. Hashirama leads him to a nearby valley and ends up battling to the death. Which is now why it's called The Valley of the End.
In their final battle, Madara called the Nine-Tailed Fox and controlled it using one of the most advanced forms of the Uchiha’s eye abilities. Of course, Hashirama kicked both their asses. Slew Madara and contained the Nine-Tails with his [Wood Release].
Later, with the Uzumaki's huge chakra reserve, lifeforce ( meaning they live loong lives) and knowledge on they developed a method to seal the beast and place it inside someone, that person would be the ‘jinchuriki.’ The Jinchuriki had the ability to use some of the beast's power and if skilled enough could completely bring out its wrath.
Long long after and even before other land followed Konoha’s example and created Hidden Villages of their own. This ended the Warring States Period. Though not long after, when each land had their own city/hidden village the Shinobi World War happened.
Not wanting this Hashirama and Mito Uzumaki ( leader of the Uzumaki ) sealed of beasts and carefully sold them off other villages in the promise of peace and balanced off power. Mito mostly went with it because of the trust in Hashirama ( great guy and their clans were close in the Warring States Period )
This was a backfire and success. A few months after Hashirama dies ( it wasn't explained how or why) but in his will left Tobirama as the next Hokage and a message to not treat the Uchiha wrong. By the end of the Shinobi World War Tobirama died while fighting against Kumogakure’s Kinkaku Force, sacrificing himself as a decoy in order for his subordinates to escape. Before doing so, he selected Hiruzen Sarutobi for the position of the Third Hokage.
And there was peace and prosperity in Konoha for a good decade. Around this time the Uzumaki made use of their Fuinjutsu ( Sealing techniques ) and figures out a way to modernize the world ( mostly Konohagakure ) and make a shit ton of money in the process. Stoves, microwaves, mass production, soap, and radios all of it made by Uzumaki! They even published most of it!
Randomly some of the world’s power realized their potential and growing power and attacked where they resided, Uzushiogakure ( Hidden Eddy Village or Village Hidden by Whirling Tides). It was a sad day for those not involved and later even by those involved.
Even today the main power responsible, Kumogakure, are our enemies. Not quite kill on sight but definitely not friendly.
A year before I was born though, there was a fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, who’s had died in the process of sealing the Nine-Tailed Fox. You see, when a jinchuuriki is giving birth the seal weakens and there’s a chance shit can go wrong and it did. Madara’s disciple, Obito ( I’ll explain it another time ) tried to extract the beast and it rampaged. Normally Jinchuriki die after a beast is extracted but like the G.O.A.T she is Kushina Uzumaki didn’t. In the end, they died sealing the beast inside their baby, Naruto Uzumaki.
But, of course, the fucking disrespectful and misinformed villagers treat Naruto like shit. On top of that, It’s also forbidden to tell him he’s the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki and son of the fourth Hokage. In the canon, he doesn't know his potential and badass ancestry until he’s like 16!
A lot of this knowledge is a mix between my past life’s obsession and the book but confirmation is best. And now I’m living in that time of peace. About 20 years after the 2nd Hokage died. And because of the humongous history, Konoha retains to have the biggest land and population.