Fugaku's feelings were equally complicated.
He voiced his opinion. "Ryōsuke, the village was founded by the Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan. If we were to discard the name of the Leaf Village, it just wouldn't feel right."
The name of the Leaf Village still held great significance to the Uchiha Clan.
Ryōsuke spoke up. "I know this is difficult, but if we establish an alliance and the ninja of each village still identify themselves by their respective villages, wouldn't this alliance exist in name only?"
"That would be completely useless for peace in the shinobi world. It might even evolve into internal strife within the alliance later on, crumbling apart before long."
"That kind of alliance is not what I want."
In the world he originally came from, when the Qin conquered the six states, they didn't just eliminate their royal families and nobles; they eradicated their traditions and names. Only then was true unification achieved.
Naturally, he intended to do the same.
"So, I need you all to think of a solution."
Shikaku knew that Lord Ryōsuke's words were correct.
If the alliance was still divided into factions based on villages, then it would indeed be just like any ordinary alliance, not one that could truly achieve peace.
He thought carefully, then spoke slowly. "Eliminating the village factions within the shinobi world isn't something that can be done overnight. It will take a very long time."
"We can only slowly increase the alliance's influence while weakening the influence of the individual villages."
"We could even elevate the status of alliance ninja and recruit the strongest individuals from each village. Over time, as the alliance's power grows, the villages will become relatively weaker."
"Of course, a plan like this still requires the approval of the Kage from each village."
"Otherwise, no one would willingly let their talents slip away."
Hearing this idea, Tsunade's eyes lit up.
It really was a good idea. This way, the alliance could achieve its true purpose.
Although the Leaf Village was founded by her grandfather, wasn't his ultimate goal for the sake of the villagers?
Furthermore, even if the alliance was truly established, it didn't mean the Leaf Village would disappear.
The Leaf Village would always be here.
Ryōsuke looked at Shikaku with admiration.
What a reliable talent.
"Alright, let me be the one to propose this idea."
"I believe they won't object."
No one would dare object to his fists.
At this moment, a better idea formed in his mind.
"Shikaku's words gave me an idea. We can establish alliance academies and have the children receive an alliance-based education. By cultivating their mindset from a young age, perhaps the vast majority of them will genuinely identify with the alliance when they grow up."
The others looked at Ryōsuke in shock.
A plan like this would be far more effective than Shikaku's idea of absorbing talent.
By nurturing children from a young age, their loyalty would naturally be very high.
Even their descendants would naturally receive the alliance's education. That way, the alliance's position would become incredibly secure.
Tsunade said in pleasant surprise, "This is great."
She was naturally happy that Ryōsuke had come up with such a method.
If they did that, it truly felt like peace in the shinobi world could be achieved.
She believed her two grandfathers would also approve of such a plan.
Ryōsuke looked at everyone. "Alright, then it's settled. We will host the Chūnin Exams in a year and begin implementing the plan then. We won't just invite the Kage of each village; we must invite the Daimyō as well."
Hearing this, Shikaku couldn't help but speak up. "My Lord, you don't intend to control the Daimyō, do you?"
The expressions of the others immediately changed.
Given this man's methods, it felt like something he would absolutely do.
If a behemoth like the alliance was established, there naturally wouldn't be any room left for the Daimyō.
Ryōsuke replied, "Of course."
"Once the Shinobi Alliance is established, the future world will naturally be ruled by ninja."
The others wore expressions of realization. What incredible ambition.
If ninja ruled the world, their status would skyrocket.
They would become the rulers.
They were equally thrilled in their hearts.
For a juggernaut like the Shinobi Alliance, ruling the entire world wouldn't be a difficult task.
In the past, they definitely wouldn't have dared to execute such a crazy plan, but since the person they were following was different, their ambitions naturally changed as well.
This wasn't just a good thing for themselves, their clans, and their village.
It was equally beneficial for ninja as a whole.
Ninja ruling the world—this prospect should make the people of other villages agree to the alliance as well.
It was just as advantageous for them.
Afterward, Ryōsuke had the Consultant Elders discuss the specific details once more.
At the same time, he sent people to notify the Daimyō and the Kage of each village to attend the Chūnin Exams held in a year's time.
After concluding the meeting, Ryōsuke went back to his diligent efforts to expand his lineage.
After all, the Chūnin Exams wouldn't be held for another year. During this time, he could produce another batch of offspring, which would yield massive rewards.
In a year, he would also receive the tremendous reward from Kaguya giving birth.
That was the most highly anticipated event.
Soon, Leaf Village ninja set out for various countries to inform the Kage of the hidden villages and the Daimyō.
In the Land of Lightning, the Fourth Raikage of the Cloud Village received the news.
To think the Leaf Village was hosting the Chūnin Exams and even demanding his mandatory attendance.
He sighed inwardly. *Is that guy about to start implementing his plan?*
After agonizing over it these past few days, he had already decided to just accept his fate. Since he couldn't beat him anyway, he might as well join him.
Meanwhile, Rasa of the Sand Village also received the report.
*What the hell is going on?*
*The Leaf Village is hosting the Chūnin Exams—isn't this just to show off their village's strength?*
*But with the Leaf Village's current strength, is there really a need to do that?*
Who in the shinobi world didn't know that the man from their village was the number one powerhouse in the world?
The news of the previous attack on the Leaf Village had spread throughout the entire shinobi world.
Such a terrifying battle was completely unprecedented.
It was far more intense than the legendary battle between Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.
This alone was enough to prove the Leaf Village's formidable might today. He just couldn't figure out why they needed to host the Chūnin Exams.