If the Land of Whirlpools Falls, This Novel Will End Too

"Kushina?"

Seeing the ninjas file in one after another, Xun Uzumaki finally felt relieved. As long as the people's spirit remained intact, the Land of Whirlpools would not fall. But when he saw the last little girl with red hair, he asked in confusion, "Why are you still here?"

"I-I want to help too." Kushina clenched her tiny hands into fists, lowered her head, and did not dare meet Xun Uzumaki's gaze...

Hearing Kushina's words, Xun Uzumaki's face immediately darkened. "Nonsense. Hurry up and take shelter in the underground tunnels."

This was no joke!

If anything happened to Kushina, not only would the Clan Head hold it against him, even he himself would feel guilty and regretful.

After all, she was such an adorable little girl...

"Hurry up. What is a child doing joining in?" The Clan Head spoke with a stern expression. "War is not something children can take part in."

However, after hearing Xun and her father, Kushina still held her little head high. "But Brother Xun is a child too. Why can he participate? I'm strong too."

"..."

The little girl was actually telling the truth!

The meeting room immediately fell silent. None of them knew how to answer.

"Because I'm your older brother, and the heir to this country." Xun Uzumaki could only force himself to say it. Then, as if he had suddenly remembered something, his eyes lit up. "And I'm already a genin of Uzushio Village."

Thankfully, thankfully, he had just become a genin not long ago. Though his status meant he had no chance to go out on missions, he was still a genuine genin!

As an honorable ninja, how could he hide in the rear?

Even if he was only a genin for now...

"I..." Hearing Xun's words, Kushina pouted in dissatisfaction. But she did not know what else to say, so she could only stubbornly declare, "I don't care, I don't care! I want to participate too. This is my home, and I want to protect it too."

"Don't worry. Nothing will happen." Hearing Kushina's words, especially when he saw her reddened eyes, Xun Uzumaki knew that although she was still young, she understood the situation the Land of Whirlpools was facing. She was lost, nervous, and afraid, yet she still wanted to contribute her own strength to protect her home. This little girl was truly...

Adorable!!

Xun Uzumaki could only comfort her and say firmly, "Brother Xun promises you that I'll protect the Land of Whirlpools and Uzushio Village. Everyone will be fine."

"But, but..." Kushina's eyes were red as she pursed her lips, holding back her tears. She said in a low voice, "I want to help too."

"Kushina wants to help too?" Seeing her like this, Xun Uzumaki knew that if he did not agree, she would definitely sneak out on her own. Do not doubt it—she was the Crimson Pepper!

Xun Uzumaki thought for a moment, then walked over to Kushina and stroked her little head. Her soft red hair felt so nice!!

When Kushina saw what Xun Uzumaki was doing, her cheeks immediately turned bright red. Especially in front of so many people... Brother Xun was really... She shyly lowered her head.

Seeing his daughter like this, the Clan Head showed a faint, gratified smile. Yet the worry in his eyes did not fade. If the Land of Whirlpools truly... came to its end, they had to make sure the younger generation escaped, especially Xun Uzumaki. Only then would the Uzumaki Clan have a chance to restore their nation.

He had always believed that...

Because Xun Uzumaki was the hope of their Uzumaki Clan. He exchanged glances with the Clan Elders and saw the resolve in their eyes.

"Since Kushina wants to help." Xun Uzumaki smiled. "In the name of the acting commander of the Uzumaki Clan and the Land of Whirlpools, I order Kushina Uzumaki to lead the citizens of the Land of Whirlpools in waiting patiently in the underground tunnels, calm the people's hearts, and ensure that not the slightest accident occurs."

At first, Kushina had been delighted to hear that Xun Uzumaki was going to give her an order, but then...

She immediately pouted unhappily. "But I want to stay with Brother Xun." She was not so easily fooled. Going back to the underground tunnels was no different from before.

"No, this order is extremely important." Xun Uzumaki said seriously. "Kushina, don't underestimate it!" Making them wait patiently in the underground tunnels for so long would not be easy, especially when they knew a war was raging outside. If anything happened in the tunnels and Kirigakure's ninjas discovered them, then...

It would be unimaginable.

"Really?" Kushina looked at Xun Uzumaki skeptically, as though saying, I'm still young, so don't try to fool me!

"Of course!" Xun Uzumaki said with a smile. "This mission can only be handled by Kushina."

As the daughter of the Uzumaki Clan Head, no one was more suitable than her for calming the people.

"Then... all right!!" Kushina thought for a moment before saying seriously, "I definitely won't let anything happen in the underground tunnels."

Hearing Kushina's words, Xun Uzumaki patted her little head and said to the guard beside him, "Brother Dou, I'll leave it to you." He discreetly gave Uzumaki Dou a look, reminding him of his instructions: if anyone caused trouble in the underground tunnels, kill them immediately.

He would not allow any accidents. The Land of Whirlpools could not afford to fail—not even once. Only then would it have hope.

"Your Highness, a little girl from the Uzumaki Clan requests an audience." Another Uzushio Village ninja suddenly entered and spoke respectfully.

Another little girl??

"Who?" Especially when he saw Father King's teasing gaze and Uncle Clan Head narrowing his eyes unhappily, Xun Uzumaki could only ask through gritted teeth.

"She is an ordinary clanswoman," the Uzushio Village ninja said.

An ordinary clanswoman? Not a ninja?

He did not remember knowing that many little girls!!

Who could it be?

When a little girl of about ten walked in, Xun Uzumaki became even more confused. Long red hair, a frail aura—he did not know her at all!

He asked in puzzlement, "What do you need from me?"

"Greetings, Your Highness. I am Uzumaki Kanko." The little girl looked fearfully at the Clan Elders around her, especially since the Clan Head was here. But thinking of the plight facing the Land of Whirlpools, she cautiously said, "I-I... I..."

Perhaps seeing her fear, Xun Uzumaki could only smile and say, "Don't be afraid. We are all members of the Uzumaki Clan. That makes Sister Xiangzi Little Xun's older sister."

What a pretty little girl. With that red hair, she was clearly a member of the Uzumaki Clan.

Hearing Xun Uzumaki's reassurance, Kanko raised her head and gathered her courage. "I-I-I want to help too." But when she saw Xun Uzumaki frown, she hurriedly explained, "My body is special. Whether someone has exhausted their Chakra or been injured, they can recover as long as they bite me."

Huh? Huh?

Why did that trait sound so familiar?

Wasn't that the trait of Karin and her mother? This was a special ability of the Uzumaki Clan, and it was not something that appeared easily. Only when one's life force was so powerful it overflowed could this special ability emerge. At the very least, he, a genius, did not have it.

And Kanko...

Could she be Karin's mother?!!!

Upon hearing Kanko's words, the Clan Head also walked over, took her hand, and examined her. Then he nodded solemnly at Xun Uzumaki. He had not expected such a genius to emerge among the ordinary clanspeople. Heaven was truly aiding the Uzumaki Clan!!

This constitution was exceedingly rare even within the Uzumaki Clan. At least among the younger generation, this was the only little girl they had found so far.

Even the Clan Head had nodded, so it really was true. How enviable!

This constitution could not only help others recover, but also greatly improve one's own chances of survival. Compared with ordinary members of the Uzumaki Clan, their vitality was even more tenacious.

Xun Uzumaki thought for a moment and said, "In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Sister Xiangzi."

One more source of strength meant one more source of hope. Especially a healer like this—she was even more important to the blockheaded Uzumaki Clan. Because of the Uzumaki Clan's tenacious vitality, their medical capabilities were truly...

At home, they basically relied on their own life force. Outside, they relied on Konoha's medical capabilities. If it was not a major issue, they just recovered on their own. They were simply that tough. This was probably why the Land of Whirlpools had fallen. In a great war, they had no Medical Ninjas, while their enemies had dedicated and reliable medical support!

And the war was so urgent—who would give you time to wait for natural recovery? That was why they had been beaten until their clan was nearly wiped out.

Seeing that almost everyone had arrived, Xun Uzumaki said with a serious expression, "Now, we will make the war arrangements!!"