The Legendary Konoha's White Fang (Seeking Recommendations!)

"I am Hatake Sakumo, a ninja from Konoha. I have been sent by the Third Hokage to pay a visit to our allies in the Uzumaki Clan."

In the main hall, the captain removed his dog mask, revealing a handsome and mature face. A gentle smile played on his lips, like the spring breeze in February, instantly making people feel at ease.

"I am the Great Elder of the Uzumaki Clan. It is an honor to meet Konoha's White Fang; my long life has not been in vain," the Great Elder chuckled, inviting White Fang to sit. However, his heart was far from as calm as his expression suggested.

Konoha's White Fang, he was currently the most renowned ninja. Aside from the Five Kage and the Demigod of Amegakure, Konoha's White Fang was the most famous, undeniably one of the top figures in the Ninja World.

Don't underestimate someone just because they are amiable. People who are usually good-tempered are even more terrifying when angered. White Fang, this God of Slaughter, could even harm the old, the young, women, and children. Or rather, Konoha ninjas generally appeared amiable, but when they truly killed, they showed no mercy.

It couldn't be helped. The Land of Fire was situated in the center of the continent, surrounded by wolves. If they didn't act ruthlessly, they would likely have been devoured, bones and all, by their wicked neighbors.

The old man's heart was a mix of sorrow and joy. Sorrowful that the Uzumaki Clan had fallen into such a desperate state, but joyful that Konoha's White Fang had come, showing the sincerity of the Third Hokage. At least, their Uzumaki descendants sent to Konoha Village would not suffer any unfair treatment.

"Great Elder, you flatter me," Hatake Sakumo bowed slightly, showing respect to the elder.

Konoha was well aware of the Uzumaki Clan's situation. They knew that after the previous Clan Head died in battle, a successor had not been chosen. All major clan affairs were decided by the council of elders, and this Great Elder was the de facto leader of the clan.

Looking at this humble and polite Konoha ninja, it was hard for anyone to associate him with the notoriously fearsome Konoha's White Fang.

The Great Elder gestured below. Katsuki's eyes widened as he stared at the legendary White Fang, his heart churning like a stormy sea. It was hard to describe the feeling of meeting such a famous person.

This morning, Katsuki, who was practicing his morning routine, ran into the Konoha ninjas who had arrived from the Land of Fire. After a brief conversation between the cousin on watch duty and the Konoha ninjas, Katsuki was roped in as a helper to guide the Konoha allies into the village.

Halfway there, they encountered the Great Elder and his entourage...

And finally, it led to the meeting in the main hall as it was now.

Besides his own sister, White Fang was the first celebrity he knew from this world that he had met. At this moment, looking at the gentle smile on that handsome face, he deeply felt that he was truly living in this ninja world, living in this magnificent era.

"...Hey, hey, Katsuki, what are you doing?"

A soft call reached his ears, and a sharp pain shot through his backside. Katsuki's mind immediately cleared. His lips puckered, and he almost cried out. Fortunately, he noticed that the Great Elder and Hatake Sakumo were both staring at him, and Kushina beside him had eyes full of anxiety, her hand reaching behind him and pinching his butt.

Forcing down the urge to howl, he secretly complained about his sister's harshness, his butt was definitely going to be bruised. At the same time, he plastered a cute smile on his face. He had been spacing out and hadn't heard a word of what Hatake Sakumo and the Great Elder had said.

He could only react to the situation with his ultimate move: cuteness. After all, in this life, his looks were quite good. His sister was a beauty, so naturally, her direct younger brother wouldn't be bad either.

"Ahem."

Hatake Sakumo cleared his throat. He found this little guy who had zoned out in front of him quite amusing. This little guy had even guided them for a while, showing no fear of him or his group of killers. It was unlike the children in the village who, when they occasionally encountered Anbu, either scattered in fear or stood frozen like statues.

"Uzumaki Katsuki, we plan to depart for Konoha with you and your sister this afternoon. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me now. As long as I know the answer, I will tell you everything."

Although Hatake Sakumo didn't think a six-year-old child would ask any meaningful questions, and the seven-year-old girl had only casually asked what Konoha Village was like, and how things would be for him and his brother. In short, it was all childish talk.

However, he was a meticulous man and would never "cut corners." He did not disregard their opinions just because they were two children.

Katsuki suddenly understood. The Great Elder had already sent several groups of clan members to meet Kushina yesterday, successfully persuading the stubborn girl to agree to take Katsuki to Konoha. Since his sister had no objections, he had no reason to say anything surprising.

"I'll follow my sister," Katsuki's answer was utterly uninspired, which didn't surprise Sakumo. However, the Great Elder narrowed his eyes and stared intently at Katsuki.

"Great Elder, since that is the case, we plan to depart at two in the afternoon. Is that feasible? If your clan has any other preparations, we can postpone the time," Hatake Sakumo asked cautiously.

The Great Elder narrowed his eyes. It was only a little past eight o'clock, and there was still a long time until two in the afternoon. Furthermore, preparations had been underway since the end of the council meeting the day before yesterday. "No need, two in the afternoon it is."

Hatake Sakumo glanced at the elder with surprise. The tone sounded like he was entrusting his children to someone else's care.

However, he was an outsider and had no right to interfere in the Uzumaki Clan's affairs. His job was to ensure the safety of the future Jinchuriki, which meant these two little ones.

The conversation quickly ended. Someone led Sakumo and his group to rest, leaving the elder and the two children alone in the main hall once more.

The old man looked at the two children before him, his eyes filled with loneliness and sorrow. The Uzumaki Clan had finally reached a point where they couldn't even protect their own clan members. Konoha Village, as the head of the Five Great Ninja Villages, was prosperous and renowned throughout the Ninja World. But no matter how good Konoha Village was, going there meant being dependent on others.

However, for the sake of the clan's bloodline's continuation, it had to be done.

"When you go to Konoha... be careful in everything. Although Mito-sama is your elder, she is very old after all. Ultimately, you will have to rely on yourselves... I have been to Konoha Village before. There are many people and much conflict. Try not to get involved in those struggles as much as possible. I will ask Konoha's White Fang to look after you..."

The old man rambled on. Both Kushina and Katsuki listened patiently. Whether it was Kushina or Katsuki, they had deep affection for this clan. Now that they were about to leave this small village, this small island, they felt a sense of homesickness.

"...I'm old, and when I speak, I ramble and lose my train of thought," the old man said with a wry smile, shaking his head. His aura suddenly surged, his gaze sharp as lightning, his expression solemn. "Remember this, if the clan truly faces a great disaster, stay in Konoha, join Konoha directly, and let the name Uzumaki live on in Konoha Village."