"Though our branch has hidden itself in the valley, the Uzumaki Clan is still the Uzumaki Clan."
"We possess immense Chakra and powerful Sealing Techniques, so we do not fear other shinobi."
The Elder's gaze was exceptionally resolute, and the surrounding shinobi grew firm with him.
"If only a few come, we'll kill them all! Then we'll leave this place at once and find somewhere new to live."
Unfortunately, everything would have to begin again.
They had lived here for so many years that they had thoroughly familiarized themselves with and adapted to this valley.
But now, the best outcome was a successful evacuation, while the worst was utter annihilation.
"What did she just say? She's Mito Uzumaki?"
The other shinobi wore looks of hatred. "Lady Mito has been dead for so many years! How dare this person impersonate Lady Mito! Despicable!"
Like Ria, these clansmen held no hatred toward Mito. The destruction of their country had not been caused by Lady Mito.
It had been caused by the damned, greedy Land of Water.
They had coveted the Land of Whirlpools' wealth and Sealing Techniques, launching an assault on it while the three nations were besieging the Land of Fire.
Under those circumstances, Konoha could not possibly have spared forces to aid the Land of Whirlpools.
Thus, these people did not hate Mito. They knew exactly who their enemy was—the Land of Water!
Yet the person outside now dared to impersonate Lady Mito!
When these shinobi followed the Elder to the edge of the barrier, what they saw left them bewildered.
"Th-this... Lady Mito and Lord Hashirama?"
The Elder was stunned as well. Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi, had died decades ago.
How could he possibly appear here?
When he was young, he had followed Lord Ashina and personally