A Glimpse

You see, population issues are also a problem for the Land of Grass. After all, it was not long ago that the country was destroyed, and it went through internal strife and corruption. Therefore, the population is quite small.

If it were the Uzumaki Clan... with a population of over a hundred people, perhaps the Land of Grass would truly have another genuine Bloodline Limit family.

Instead of being like this now...

About twenty people.

Only four ninja!

Disgraceful!

"If the Leader has time, you can send someone to the Uzumaki Clan's Namen Hall! There are treasures hidden there from before the Land of Eddies was destroyed!"

"Also, Namen Hall... could I trouble the Leader to help the Uzumaki Clan relocate?"

Uzumaki Yangzheng looked at Kusana's retreating back, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

He could feel...

That this Leader truly accepted their Uzumaki Clan.

He possessed a broad chest and a magnanimous spirit that could accommodate others!

No wonder he could lead the Land of Grass to restore the nation amidst chaos and gain the following and recognition of so many people.

If it were during the Warring States Period... Leader Mang would surely have become a remarkable figure like the First Hokage, the God of Shinobi—Hashirama Senju!

After all, Lord Hashirama was followed by various clans and established the strongest Ninja Village—Konoha.

"What a pity, Kushina has already been sent to Konoha. Her talent is the best. If only she could have stayed here, I wonder how she's doing now." The Third Elder sighed with emotion, shook his head, and walked hunched towards his home. "What about Old Six and the others? I wonder how they are now?"

Before coming to the Land of Grass, he never imagined that the Uzumaki Clan would be accepted by other countries!

On the other side.

Kusana was walking home with Kana.

He hadn't expected such an unexpected gain!

Indeed, how could a nation be destroyed without any preparations?

The moment they knew they were going to be destroyed, they hid away some precious belongings.

If they could restore the nation in the future, it would be good. If they couldn't, that money would allow the Uzumaki Clan to live well.

It's just that they didn't expect the ninja from other Ninja Villages to be so ruthless. Even after the Land of Eddies was destroyed, they still didn't let up, constantly sending people to hunt them down.

Just like the Uchiha Clan, when they were annihilated, except for that foolish bean, they didn't even spare the ordinary people!

You must know that the Land of Eddies was about the same size as the Land of Grass, but stronger. One could imagine... the wealth after the destruction of the nation should be enough to sustain the Land of Grass for some time.

At least...

He wouldn't have to... rack his brains every night!

Kusana sighed with emotion.

Suddenly.

As if noticing something, he blinked his eyes, "What are those two little ones doing?"

As he spoke.

Kana, who had been lost in thought, also snapped back to attention and looked in the direction Kusana was looking.

They saw two little brats...

Nagato and Yahiko.

Sneaking into a small grove of trees furtively.

Looking very mysterious.

He opened his mouth to call out, but then saw Kusana looking amused and quietly following them. After a moment's thought, he didn't make a sound and followed suit.

"Yahiko, why did you call me here? I still have to help Mom move!"

"Don't worry! There's not much to move anyway, and it's right next door. Konan and Auntie Fusang are enough!" Yahiko said indifferently, then pouted, "I say, you guys are really something. Why are you moving? Isn't it good to live at Teacher Kusana's place?"

"But that's still Teacher Kusana's house. It's not good to stay there all the time!"

It's just that they had nowhere to go at first, and it happened that their mother's clan members were there.

Nagato's eyelids twitched, and he rolled his eyes, saying exasperatedly, "Alright, tell me! What did you call me out here for?"

"I have something good here, I secretly took it from Father Mujitsu!" Yahiko blinked his eyes. "If it weren't for our good relationship, I wouldn't let you see it!"

"???" Now Nagato was curious, "What is it? Stealing is not good!"

"Ta-da! It's this!" Yahiko took out a book from under his clothes. "I'm just borrowing it. Father Mujitsu said he'd show it to me when I grow up, I'm just borrowing it to take a look first!"

As he spoke.

The two of them looked at the book in Yahiko's hand.

Colorful!

There were all sorts of strange pictures: toads? Snakes? Slugs? And things with wings…

They were just drawn so strangely!

And on the top.

[Appraisal Guide]

Four big characters!

It looked incredibly mysterious!

Nagato blinked his eyes, "What is this…?"

"Father Mujitsu told me it's a book written by a teacher named Ooki!" Yahiko said mysteriously, "It records very powerful cultivation methods."

"Really?"

"Of course! I saw it! Father Mujitsu's eyelids were heavy and his legs trembled every day while cultivating, his back bent. How could he not be powerful if he worked so hard? Want to see?"

"Then… let's see?"

Saying that.

The two curious kids immediately looked at the book again, swallowed, and with nervous and apprehensive hearts, were about to open it.

Suddenly.

A hand reached out and snatched the book away from them!

"???" x2

"Instead of cultivating properly, what are you doing sneaking around here?" Kusana looked at the two kids with a dark expression, "Have you finished moving the house?"

And Mujie was really something, not hiding it properly and letting the kids find it!

Next time I see him, I must criticize him properly, and also mention it to his wife.

"Ah~, Teacher Amang is here?" x2

Yahiko was startled, and as he reached out, he said with a smile, "Auntie Fusang is at home, Teacher Amang can go in. That cultivation manual…"

Before he could finish speaking.

"What manual?" Kana's voice came, "Huh? What are you holding, Amang?"

"…"

Startled, Kusana fumbled and was about to put it away when Yahiko reached out to grab it, accidentally knocking it to the ground.

Kana had already walked over, bent down, reached out and picked it up. She looked curiously at the cover, was stunned, and then flipped it open.

After a while.

Her cheeks immediately turned red, and she looked at Kusana strangely, hesitating, "Amang, you…"

"It's not mine!"

"I took it from Father Mujitsu!"

Yahiko and Kusana's words fell at the same time.

Kana's face slightly flushed as she restrained herself. Her originally strange expression changed immediately, "How can this Mujitsu let children see such things? It's too improper!"

Kusana: …

Yahiko and Nagato blinked their eyes, "Isn't this a cultivation manual?"

"…"

The two fell silent. Finally, Kusana cleared his throat twice and said with a serious expression, "It is! But~" he raised his voice, "This is not something children should cultivate. Children who cultivate easily deplete their bodies, become weak in their limbs, have cold and soft hands and feet, lose their hair, and become very ugly!"

"?!"

"This is a dark art, so you can't look at it anymore!" Kusana, seeing the two with pale faces, smiled and patted their heads, "Now… it's time to go home and help. Since you have so much free time, your cultivation will be doubled tomorrow!"

"…"

"I'm going back first! Sister Kana, the book… forget it, Father Mujitsu is still waiting for me!"

"I'm going back too! It's all Yahiko's fault, I was helping Mom!"

The two little ones quickly ran off.

Seeing them leave, Kusana shook his head with emotion. Then he looked at Kana, who was secretly flipping through the book with a blush on her face, and hesitated, "Kana…"

Before he could finish speaking.

Kana smiled at Kusana and said gently, "What is it?"

"Nothing!"

"I'll destroy the book!" Kana winked, her cheeks slightly red, "Amang, you can't look at it either~ This Ooki person…" she looked at the cover, "From the looks of it, he's not a good person!"

After speaking.

"...That's right! This Ooki is definitely not a good person!" Kusana nodded seriously, chuckled, "Let's go! We should head back."

Teacher Ooki isn't a good person. What does that have to do with the Land of Grass's Leader, Leader Mang?!

Meanwhile.

"What? My book is outdated? It's already outdated?" Jiraiya, who was preparing to write a book as travel funds, looked earnestly at the bookstore manager in front of him. "How is it outdated? You know, this is my confident masterpiece this time!"

"I'm sorry! Mr. Traveling Toad! Of course, we can still sell it, but because there's a risk involved, the commission must be lowered!"

"???" Jiraiya looked at him suspiciously. "You're not trying to trick me, are you? To drive down the price?"

"It's really not!"

"Then show me the book that's supposedly the hottest! This Sage doesn't believe it!"

"Please wait a moment."

It wasn't long.

The manager took out a book and handed it to Jiraiya.

"It doesn't look like much either? It just has a colored cover?" Jiraiya pursed his lips and said dismissively. "If my book had a cover like this..."

Before he could finish.

Jiraiya: ⊙ω⊙

His eyes widened instantly!

What did he see?!

Toads? Snakes... snakes?! Slugs?!

He gasped and said incredulously, "It can be drawn like this? I've seen it! I've seen it! This Sage admits defeat!"

"Teacher Ooki is truly a great talent! His other works are also quite popular!"

"Bring it!" Jiraiya unhesitatingly took out his money, then looked at the author's name with a solemn murmur, "Teacher Ooki..."