The Path of the Great Sovereign 58 Silent Conques

A few days after Ichizo altered Orochimaru's bloodline he headed to the Shinobi Training grounds in the land of Demons where Diasuke was waiting with the corpses of the shinobi that fell in the War against the Samurai.

After they greeted each other Ichizo immediately got to work.

"Celestial Style: Divine Rebirth"

The Sun as well as all the stars in the sky Illuminated the world brightly, The Chakra in the atmosphere gathered rapidly creating a Vortex which could be seen from miles away. As the Chakra modified itself to fit the constitution of each fallen shinobi then seeped into their bodies, as Diasuke looked on life began to come back to each of them.

As time passed and the Chakra vortex faded the fallen once again walked the Shinobi path, they all stood up memories of their life and death flooded their minds as they collected themselves.

"Welcome back Shinobi of the Hidden Darkness!"

They all turned their heads to the voice that spoke to them to see a man they did not recognize however from the crown placed upon his head they all could deduce that was their King.

"271. In comparison with the enemy losses any military leader would see that this was a glorious one sided victory for our Kingdom. Despite this deep down inside I was bitter. Sending Mothers,Fathers,Sisters,Brothers to the battlefield only for them to never have the opportunity to embrace the life bestowed upon them again is a hard burden to bear."

Ichizo paused. He took a moment to look at the faces of each and every Shinobi in the field.

"However in the Hidden Darkness death does not mean the end! If you distinguish yourself Death is an opportunity! Today each and everyone of you will be given a new purpose!"

Ichizo reached into his inventory and pulled out the Saimin gene, moving at a speed discernible by the eyes he admissered it to them all.

"You now members of the Saimin Clan, in your veins runs the bloodline of your Monarch."

Silence spread throughout the field, the words His Majesty said were too shocking. 'His Majesty was an Uchiha originally so does that mean I can awaken the Sharingan?' this was the only thought that remained within their heads.

One of the 3 Great Dojutsu!

A war would be started if the rest of the world realized the Hidden Darkness had a way to create shinobi that possessed one of the Great Dojutsu!

"I will give you all a week to return to your families however the fact that you are now members of the Saimin clan is regarded a S-Class Secret. The punishment for divulging a S-Class secret will be far worse than death! After your short break you will all return to the field to lay the groundwork for the formation of My shinobi empire. In a few weeks the Hidden Darkness will be the hosting nation for the Chunin Exams, You will be tasked with informing every nation with a shinobi village to send their Youth to participate. No longer will the smaller nations have to be excluded from participating with the larger players, However in order to do that they must fall under the "Protection" of the Night Kingdom. You will ensure them that no military action will be taken if they refuse however they may be removed from our trade route."

At this point in time the Kingdom of Night provides goods to almost every Country with the financial capability to afford the goods. From everyday necessities to Natural resources and Shinobi services for some nations being Blacklisted by the Night Kingdom was equivalent to collapsing their entire economy.

This is the Beauty of a economic monopoly that supports the world. If this was Earth it would be the equivalent of the Euro decreasing in value or collapsing completely or Oil drying up. Sounds terrible right?

Every step taken has been carefully planned, every "Gift" accounted for, Just as quickly as something is given it can be taken away. Ichizo is not that naive to think you just give without receiving anything in return! No one has earned that right! All he does is move his chess pieces, everything has a use! Nothing should be overlooked! Because when you overlook something seemingly minor at that moment you have been placed in Checkmate!

The Shinobi looked at their King with a look of reverence, war isn't the only way to impose your will. Fighting is not always the best choice. Sometimes to cause the death of your enemies all you need is a Pen.

Many years from now Scholars will look back upon this time period, When Emperor Zenkichi the Immortal expanded his territory to dominate the World. It was known as the Silent conquest, not a single battle was fought, not a single voice of complaint, some of the people woke up to the news bewildered as to the how and why. Throughout the west his word reached, Throughout the West the Crescent Moon flew High! 1 Empire and 5 Great Nations From the Coral Isles to the Night Peninsula His Imperial Majesty's Word could not be ignored.

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