Monday.
A long-awaited court assembly was held.
All ninjas qualified to attend received prior notice.
It is worth mentioning that the leaders and Kage of the various Hidden Villages were also invited this time.
After all, Shinho, as the Emperor, getting married was a major event concerning the entire shinobi world.
Incidentally, it was also to fulfill the promise of allowing the various Hidden Villages to offer suggestions, and being a part of the court.
Although it was merely a formality.
Shinho, after eating breakfast, went to the Hokage's office.
The court assembly was scheduled for nine in the morning, so there was still time.
He always made a grand entrance; there was no need to arrive early and wait.
"Lord Hokage."
Samui stood at the door, bowing slightly.
Shinho's gaze shifted behind her, where Sasuke and Sakura were standing together.
He was slightly surprised.
These two actually came together to see him?
"Shinho."
Sasuke greeted him calmly as always.
Sakura, on the other hand, waved at him with a smile.
"Come in."
Shinho nodded and said.
Samui stepped forward and opened the door to the Hokage's office.
"Would you two like something to drink?"
Shinho asked casually.
"We're fine with anything."
Sakura looked around, appearing very curious.
This was her first time seeing the new Hokage's office, and it struck her as being incredibly spacious.
"Samui."
Shinho instructed, "Just pour three glasses of water."
"Yes."
Samui walked to the coffee table and took out three paper cups.
Sakura glanced at her, unable to help but feel envious.
Her figure was truly explosive.
Fortunately, Sasuke didn't seem to care much about women.
No matter how good their figures were, they couldn't attract his attention.
"Sasuke, is something urgent?"
Shinho asked, somewhat curious, "Why not bring it up at the court assembly?"
"I've encountered a rather strange matter."
Sasuke frowned slightly, and said.
"A strange matter?"
Shinho took the cup Samui handed over, took a sip, and asked, "What is it?"
"I've been having some dreams lately."
Sasuke Uchiha said in a deep voice, "In the dreams, I became a ninja named Indra, experiencing a series of disjointed scenes."
Shinho immediately let out a soft "Huh."
This wasn't in the original story.
Could it be the Sage of Six Paths' doing?
But why would he do this?
Is he acknowledging kinship?
The thought flashed through Shinho's mind.
Using dreams to inform Sasuke of Indra's past.
That way, the Sage of Six Paths wouldn't have to waste words when they met.
"When did this start?"
Shinho thought for a moment, then asked.
"Last week."
Sasuke replied.
"Indra is the son of the Sage of Six Paths."
Shinho said directly.
"Hmm?"
Surprise appeared on Sasuke's face, and he asked, "Then why am I dreaming about him?"
"Every effect has its cause."
Shinho said with a calm expression, "I suspect we'll know the reason soon."
"Alright."
Sasuke said after thinking for a moment, "I'll stay in City of Fire for a while."
He was worried that returning to City of Lightning would bring unnecessary trouble to the Uchiha clan.
Shinho raised an eyebrow.
He's actually learned to use his brain?
But he had to admit, this was indeed a good way.
At least Shinho could guarantee his safety.
Although, under normal circumstances, the Sage of Six Paths wouldn't harm him.
"Oh, you can ask Naruto."
Shinho suddenly thought of something, and said, "See if he's been having dreams lately, too."
"What do you mean?"
Sasuke was slightly stunned, and asked.
Sakura also showed a confused expression.
They're even connected in their dreams?
If Naruto wasn't a man, she'd really start questioning her life.
"It would be easier to explain after you find Naruto."
Shinho found it difficult to explain, so he suggested instead.
"I see."
Sasuke nodded.
Because he had been staying in City of Lightning, he hadn't seen Naruto for some time.
Now that he was back in City of Fire, it was only right to see him.
"Then go ahead."
Shinho said with a smile, "I'll treat you to dinner after the court assembly."
"Okay."
Sasuke stood up and asked, "Where is Naruto now?"
"He's eating breakfast at Ichiraku Ramen."
Shinho's mind stirred, and he learned his location from the territory Gu within his Aperture.
Sasuke had followed the Uchiha clan to the City of Lightning, while Naruto followed Might guy to the City of Demon.
Although his personality was somewhat impulsive, he was now an adult and quite diligent in his work.
How should he put it?
It was similar to how he personally handled everything after becoming the Seventh Hokage in the original story.
"Shinho, see you later."
Sakura pulled Sasuke away.
The two of them were now members of the Second Ninja division, spending a lot of time together.
Judging by this, it seemed the ending would be the same as in the original story.
Shinho stroked his chin.
Naruto, on the other hand, was a bit of a problem.
But he was still young, so there was no rush.
Speaking of which, there were quite a few ninjas who were single until the end in the original story.
Like Kakashi and Might Guy.
"Lord Hokage."
Samui picked up a scroll and said, "This is the agenda for today's court assembly."
Shinho opened the scroll and glanced through it.
It was roughly the same as the last court assembly.
And his marriage was placed at the very end.
It would be proposed by Prime Minister Meboshi Tairou.
The Prime Minister was formerly the Grand Minister of State, the head of all officials, and represented the traditions from the time of the Daimyo.
Having him speak would make it easier for everyone to accept.
Fortunately, Shinho's cultural reform work hadn't fully unfolded yet.
Everyone was used to the Daimyo having three wives and four concubines, so Shinho wouldn't face much opposition.
Although with his current strength and status, no one dared to object, he still needed to occupy the high ground of public opinion and legitimacy.
"It's fine as it is, nothing needs changing."
Shinho returned the scroll to Samui.
"Yes."
Samui put away the scroll.
As before, she was still responsible for hosting.
"Any absences?"
Shinho reached out and grabbed Samui's wrist.
He gently pulled her into his arms.
Her full and shapely figure brought a satisfied smile to Shinho's face.
This was the most realistic and high-quality body pillow.
Just holding her was very comfortable.
"No."
Samui shook her head and said.
"Who are the attendees from Kumogakure?"
Shinho's hand reached the edge of he rsuit, and further up, to the snow-like skin and a mature, delicate body.
"The Ra... Raikage."
A slight blush appeared on Samui's cheeks.
The suit that highlighted her alluring curves, now seemed to be in a precarious situation.
Fortunately, Shinho helped in time, preventing them from falling appart.
"And Darui and Cee."
Samui added.
Fortunately, she had gotten used to Shinho's antics during this period, so she could still speak normally.
"Hmm."
Shinho gently kneaded and said, "I'll give you two days off."
"Ah?"
Samui raised her voice unconsciously.
"You don't want them?"
Shinho asked back.
"Thank you, Lord Hokage!"
Samui said quickly.
Although life in City of Fire was undowubtedly a good place to live in, her friends were all in City of Lightning.
Now that she had the opportunity to meet them, she was naturally very happy.
"It's nothing."
Shinho said with a smile, "And I've already received the thank you gift."
"Lord Hokage, should we..."
Samui's face was flushed, and a watery mist appeared in her eyes, a charming and enchanting aura spontaneously arising.
She was already a ripe peach, full of temptation from head to toe.
"We don't have enough time."
Shinho shook his head and said, "I'll deal with you after the court assembly."
"Yes."
Samui said obediently.
Shinho looked at her, feeling a fire in his heart.
This secretary was really getting better and better at distracting him from his work.
Soon, a knock sounded on the door.
Samui's heart trembled, and a trace of nervousness appeared on her face.
"It's Mabui."
Shinho casually said, "Come in."
Mabui opened the door and froze in place.
She noticed the position of Shinho's hands, the state od Samui's suit, and her heart trembled even more than it already was.
"Lo... Lord Hokage."
Mabui closed the door and said softly, "There are ten minutes left before the court assembly starts."
"Come here."
Shinho said in a calm tone.
Mabui pursed her lips and walked to him.
Shinho's left hand moved from one suit to another.
Both had different textures, but were equally soft.
Samui and Mabui exchanged a glance, both lowering their heads, their faces flushed.
This scene was both stimulating and absurd for them.
Time passed second by second.
"Alright, Let's not keep the assembly waiting any longer."
Shinho withdrew his hands.
He sniffed the two completely different fragrances entangled together.
The long exploring mission ended, and Samui and Mabui simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lord..."
Konan opened the door, suddenly stopping.
What was going on?
Samui and Mabui were both as red as apples.
Could it be...?
"Let's go."
Shinho clapped his hands and said with a smile.
"Okay."
Konan put aside her scattered thoughts and followed him out.
The court assembly was held in the front hall of the palace, which was not far from the Hokage's office, less than a minute away.
When Shinho appeared, the hall immediately fell silent.
Everyone looked at him with awe.
Except for Tsunade.
She noticed the beautiful and charming three Hokage secretaries, immediately pouted, and couldn't help but glare at him.
As far as she knew, Samui had already been taken.
She estimated that Konan and Mabui wouldn't be far behind.
With Shinho's senses, he naturally noticed her gaze.
But because the court assembly was alredy underway, he could only pretend not to see it.
Besides, there was no way to explain anything.
Tsunade had already agreed anyway, so a little tantrum didn't count for much.
"The court assembly will now begin."
After Shinho sat down, Samui said in a cold tone.
No trace of her previous alluring demeanor could be seen.
"Your Majesty."
Yamato took out a scroll and said, "According to your instructions, I have improved many farmlands with Wood Release. This is the specific of the mission."
Samui walked to him, took the scroll, and handed it to Shinho.
Shinho glanced at it, somewhat surprised.
He had actually mentioned it to Yamato before, but he didn't expect him to actually do it, and do it well.
The shinobi world, like his previous life, relied on rice as its staple food.
Thanks to Yamato's efforts, rice production had increased threefold.
If Wood Release was used for irrigation, it could increase further, and the time would be shortened.
The only drawback was the large chakra consumption, limited individuals proficient in wood release.
Shinho preferred improved seeds rather than throwing Wood Release at the problem.
After all, Wood Release was too rare and could not be promoted.
"You've done well."
Shinho closed the scroll and said, "From today onwards, establish a Department specialised in handling food and related matters, which you will be responsible for."
The importance of food was self-evident.
Especially in the shinobi world, which was in a feudal era, being able to eat enough was already a blessing.
In the even more distant Warring States period, ninjas fought, ordinary people suffered, and many starved to death.
Even now, there were still some places where people were undernourished.
Yamato had made a great contribution to the shinobi world.
"Your Majesty."
After Yamato stepped down, Honoka from the Research Department walked to the middle.
She and Orochimaru were jointly responsible for the Research Department, but Orochimaru was obsessed with experiments and things practical, so she was always the one who dealt with external affairs.
"We have initially established a local area network."
Honoka bowed slightly and said.
"Very good."
Shinho's eyes lit up.
Although he had expected it, he was still quite excited to hear such news.
He had been looking forward to the internet for too long.
"Strive to connect the entire shinobi world as soon as possible."
Shinho paused and said, "But start with the offices of each department first."
He couldn't wait to experience the internet in the ninja world.
But in the beginning, it definitely wouldn't be as good as his previous life, as the technology still being developed, however, it was a good start.
"Yes."
Honoka returned to her original position.
One report after another, and finally it was Prime Minister Meboshi Tairou's turn.
He wasn't a ninja, just an ordinary old man.
Shinho previously had Sasuke hypnotize the former civil and military officials and continue working.
In the end, Meboshi Tairou did the best.
Anyway, with the Sharingan, he wasn't afraid of them causing trouble, so Shinho made him the Prime Minister.
"Your Majesty."
Meboshi Tairou said in a deep voice, "Now that it is a prosperous age, you should consider the continuation of the shinobi world."
"Continuation?"
Shinho asked, "What do you mean?"
"According to the traditions of the shinobi world, the Daimyo, who is now the Emperor, will select three wives and four concubines and marry them after taking office."
Meboshi Tairou explained, "Marriage marks the Emperor's path to maturity, and having descendants will further stabilize the future of the shinobi world."
As soon as the word "marriage" came out, there was some commotion in the hall.
The former Daimyo, the current Emperor, were the supreme existences in the shinobi world.
Now that the shinobi world was unified, the Emperor's power could be said to be unlimited.
What it meant to marry the Emperor was self-evident.
Tsunade couldn't help but purse her lips.
She was the only one who knew why Shinho was doing this.
After all, she was a party involved.
The thought that everyone in the shinobi world would attend their wedding made her heart tremble.
Fear? Happiness? Excitement? Anticipation?
Complex emotions churned, and Tsunade's heart was completely mixed.
Samui subconsciously looked at Shinho.
Compared to Tsunade, her mood was very pure.
Marrying Shinho would be a good thing for both her and Kumogakure.
And she didn't object.
Konan was somewhat absent-minded.
Who would Shinho choose to marry?
If it was her, would she refuse?
But if it wasn't her, what should she do?
After all, the two had already had quite a few intimate encounters.
For a moment, she was a little flustered.
Mabui sighed.
Because Shinho hadn't told her in advance, she naturally assumed that she would'nt even be consideredi.
But even if she didn't get married, she was still doomed. From now on, she could only willingly be his secretary.
Besides them, Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka in the court assembly were very excited.
Because their daughters had close relationships with Shinho.
And most importantly, they were well-matched in social status.
Especially Hiashi.
He was basically certain that Shinho would marry Hinata.
Even if there were three wives and four concubines, she would still be the main wife.
As the head of the Hyuga clan, he was well aware of the women Shinho had come into contact with.
Like the three secretaries or Ino Yamanaka.
Taking all factors into consideration, they couldn't compare to Hinata.
"What you said is indeed reasonable, how should I proceed?"
Shinho glanced around.
Most people didn't react much to the news of his marriage.
After all, he was already an adult, and marriage was a matter of course.
But a few interested parties were very excited.
Like Hiashi and Inoichi.
Without saying a word, Shinho could guess what they were thinking.
"The Empress sets an example for the world and should be the first one selected."
Meboshi Tairou paused and said, "As for the other concubines, they need to be approved by the Empress before they can be confirmed."
"We'll proceed with your suggestion."
Shinho nodded slightly and said, "Prepare for the wedding first. I'll tell you who the empress will be in a while."
"Yes."
Meboshi Tairou said respectfully.
The Emperor's wedding, without exaggeration, was a celebration for the whole world.
They couldn't arrange something that impacted the whole world in ashort while.
According to Meboshi Tairou's estimates, preparations would take at least a few months.
"Does anyone have any opinions?"
Shinho glanced at everyone and said, "You can bring them up now."
After waiting for a moment, and seeing that no one came forward, he looked at Samui.
"Today's court assembly is adjourned."
Samui stepped forward two steps and announced, "The specific time for the next court assembly will be convayed to everyone in advance."
Everyone bowed together and turned to leave.
Hiashi walked the fastest. He wanted to go home and ask Hinata what the situation was.
He thought Shinho would directly announce who the Empress was, but he didn't expect him to leave it a mystery.
This made him a little uneasy.
Was he not going to marry her?
Although the current Hyuga clan was profiting a lot, he was always uneasy without Shinho's support.
Inoichi looked at Hiashi's figure thoughtfully.
He thought of one possibility.
Was Shinho struggling to choose between Hinata and Ino.
Inoichi took a deep breath.
It seemed he had to talk to his daughter, and she had to do her best to seize this opportunity.
Soon, the hall was quiet again.
Shinho stretched in his throne.
The situation had gone smoother than he had imagined.
Everyone had defaulted to the Emperor's tradition of having three wives and four concubines.
Of course, it was also possible that no one dared to object.
"All three of you can take two days off."
Shinho was in a good mood, and with a wave of his hand, he gave the three secretaries a vacation.
With the Hokage assistant there, it wouldn't be a big problem if they were gone for two days.
Samui had known in advance, so she didn't react much.
Konan… well, her personality was like that, very indifferent.
Only Mabui was inexpressibly happy.
Shinho smiled and didn't care.
He was now more eager to know how the outside world was reacting to his marriage.
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