Escape to Akatsuki Ninja Village!
The Uzumaki Clan was blood-related to the Senju Clan. Of course, one could also say they were blood-related to the Uchiha Clan. After all, if one traced their ancestry far enough back, everyone was technically family.
However, the Uzumaki Clan had always maintained a close relationship with the Senju Clan, and the two clans had even joined forces to wage war against the Uchiha Clan.
But Uchiha Makoto didn't hold grudges.
Those things were all in the past. The Ninja Clan Era was over.
Now came the brand-new Ninja Village Era!
He had previously sent an invitation to the Uzumaki Clan, hoping they would join his Akatsuki Ninja Village. Unfortunately, they had always left him on read without replying, so he eventually gave up. After all, compared to Akatsuki Ninja Village, Konoha was more appealing, even though the Uzumaki Clan hadn't joined Konoha in the original story.
But—
Who would have thought things would take such an unexpected turn?
Uchiha Makoto was filled with anticipation.
He truly hoped the Uzumaki Clan could join Akatsuki Ninja Village. Not only would this strengthen Akatsuki Ninja Village, it could also effectively make someone in Konoha lose their cool.
Uchiha Makoto immediately wrote a reply to the Uzumaki Clan, informing them that Akatsuki Ninja Village welcomed their visit at any time. To make absolutely sure of it and demonstrate Akatsuki Ninja Village's sincerity,
Uchiha Makoto even summoned Kazuma and had him prepare a welcoming ceremony. He planned to entertain the Uzumaki Clan properly.
"Yes, Lord Shadow!"
Kazuma entered the room and nodded in agreement. However, he didn't leave immediately. Holding a stack of documents, he began reporting Akatsuki Ninja Village's recent progress on several important projects to Uchiha Makoto.
First was the acquisition of large publishing houses and newspapers.