Children, do you miss Whirlpool Island? Life here is so pleasant-we don't miss Whirlpool Island!

Uchiha Nan looked at the large pile of documents on the table and sighed softly.

Get to work. As the village's leader, no matter how much you want to slack off, there's always a mountain of documents waiting for you to process. Your current workload is actually relatively small.

Think about Naruto Uzumaki after he became the Seventh. He worked so hard using Shadow Clone that he was so busy that he couldn't go home and had to eat instant noodles in the office to fill his stomach.

"According to intelligence from Sunagakure, their high-ranking members are all ready and should be able to depart in the next couple of days."

"It's about the same on our side in Konoha."

"Besides."

While Uchiha Nan was reviewing documents, Nara Luyuan was reporting intelligence to him, including information from Sunagakure Uchiha Nan the latest information from Kirigakure.

The bloodline clans united to pressure the Third Mizukage, presenting a series of conditions at a high-level meeting, including thoroughly clarifying the rumors, eliminating prejudice against bloodline ninjas, increasing the number of missions for bloodline ninjas, and increasing financial support for bloodline clans, etc.

Suitō was still somewhat rational and didn't continue to provoke the bloodline families at this time, lest they really be forced to rebel. He symbolically agreed to a few conditions, but there were still some issues that couldn't be agreed upon.

For example, the most important thing—money!

The Daimyo only allocated a small amount of money. Suitō needed money to cultivate his confidants and win over the support of non-bloodline ninja clans. He could "appropriately" increase the financial support for bloodline clans, but the small amount allocated was far from enough to satisfy their appetites. Their bloodline clans suffered heavy losses in the First Shinobi World War, otherwise they wouldn't have let Suitō get away with becoming the Third Mizukage.

The funds that Suitō spewed out were like giving alms to beggars to the bloodline families. Suitō had the sincerity to appease the bloodline families, but he didn't have much money, he simply didn't have any. It was impossible for him to use the money from his own base to fund his political enemies.

But at least they gave some money, which is better than having no money at all. The Clan Head of the Hōzuki Clan believes that Suitō has finally given in, and they can wait a little longer. Now is not the time to turn against Suitō. They should wait until the clan's strength has recovered a bit before making a move.

The Kaguya Clan Head remained as straightforward as ever, believing that dragging things out was just a waste of time. As long as the Third Mizukage was in Suitō, their bloodline families would continue to be targeted by Suitō, so it was better to launch a coup directly.

However, the Kaguya Clan doesn't seem to be completely clueless; they're just straightforward, not stupid.

Uchiha Nan looked at the letter on the table and smiled. How could a ninja clan that could occupy a place in the Ninja world be useless? The clan's all-in coup was also to leave a way out. They should try their best to preserve the young children, women, and the remaining fighting force, find a place to lie low, and slowly recuperate.

Unfortunately, times have changed. It's no longer the Warring States Period where ninja clans were the dominant groups. If the Kaguya Clan's coup fails and they want to make a comeback, they will have to find another ninja village to seek a new path.

However, which ninja village would dare to take a clan that failed in its coup? Ninjas are tools for carrying out missions, and the most taboo thing is for the inferior to overthrow the superior. You can betray Kirigakure for your own interests, and you will definitely betray other ninja villages for your own interests in the future.

Finding a ninja village that could accept the Kaguya Clan Kaguya Clan provide them with protection after their failed coup, thus preventing them from being hunted down by the Third Mizukage, was no easy task.

Konoha was naturally the best destination. The Kaguya Clan had always maintained good Hyuga with the Hyuga clan of Konoha. With the Hyuga Clan's guarantee, Konoha could accept them with peace of mind. The Kaguya Clan also had the courage and confidence to send their remaining members to Konoha, trying their best to avoid the worst-case scenario—that if Suitō made a move, the ninja village they had allied with would turn around and sell out the Kaguya Clan. After all, Kirigakure was one of the Five Great Ninja Villages.

With a backup plan in place, the Kaguya Clan is more willing to go all in and wipe out the Suitō Konoha one go. At worst, they can just start over in Konoha. Starting over is certainly not a pleasant experience, but if they win by going all in, they will make a huge profit!

The Hōzuki Clan, which hadn't found a new home, Yuki Clan, being rather conservative, were unwilling to follow the Kaguya Clan's all-in, reckless approach. Although life was difficult, they hadn't reached the point of desperation or being unable to survive. As long as Suitō was willing to compromise, they were willing to accept it, even if it meant swallowing their pride.

Hmph, they've fallen into the same old Uchiha. They deserved to be wiped out, but it seems the Kaguya Clan is gone too. A complete wipeout, how tragic.

After reading the letter, Uchiha Nan gained a deeper understanding of the current situation in Kirigakure. The Kaguya Clan used extremely vulgar language in the letter, detailing all of Suitō 'Suitō actions against bloodline clans: spreading rumors, using passive-aggressive tactics, and withholding funds. After doing such things, which clan would want to continue working with Suitō?

Kaguya Clan did not want to overthrow their superiors; they were all honest people. Overthrowing their superiors was for self-preservation, and self-preservation would inevitably offend the root of the problem!

So, Lord Hokage, please rest assured that as long as you treat the Kaguya Clan Kaguya Clan, they will remain loyal to Hokage forever after they come to Konoha!

That's truly heartfelt. Of course, Uchiha Nan didn't believe a word of it. The Uchiha and Kaguya Clan are very similar; they have rebellious tendencies, only obeying the strong. If they can't handle it, they'll step down and let me take their place!

To persuade Uchiha Nan Uchiha Nan much as possible, the Kaguya Clan began to offer him empty promises. They stated that if the coup succeeded, the Kaguya Clan Kaguya Clan not have the privilege of coming to Konoha. They vowed, pointing to the sea, that from this day forward, Kirigakure and Konoha would be forever allies, refraining from war, killing, or harming any ninja clan. The Kaguya Clan would forever protect the eastern coast of Konoha. This vow was witnessed by the sun and moon.

This word sounds so familiar... I feel like I've heard it somewhere before, but it doesn't matter. Even if the Kaguya Clan comes to Konoha, they won't be able to turn the world upside down.

"Lord Hokage, if the Kaguya Clan really launches a coup and fails, should Konoha truly accept them?"

Nara Luyuan tentatively inquired about Uchiha Nan's thoughts. This was a clan that had rebelled against their superiors, a matter that was highly taboo even in Konoha. Loyalty was something that every ninja village valued extremely highly. In fact, because of accepting the Kaguya Clan, Konoha had to endure the wrath of Kirigakure.

Uchiha Nan Nara Luyuan saw Uchiha Nan's efforts to sow discord within Kirigakure as nothing more than an attempt to incite Kirigakure and weaken the Kirigakure. After all, Uchiha Nan suffered the fewest losses in the First Shinobi World War, and by exploiting internal instability, he could incite conflict among the village's divided factions Kirigakure.

If this can be accomplished, the risk is almost nonexistent, but the rewards are plentiful. Weakening a major ninja village is tantamount to indirectly strengthening Konoha's power.

As for accepting the ninja clans that failed in the coup, Nara Luyuan never even considered it. Konoha had no need to take on such a dangerous clan. Konoha didn't lack bloodline clans; a hot potato was nothing to worry about!

"Why not take it on? This is a powerful clan with a bloodline limit. Konoha isn't like Kirigakure. Besides the Kaguya Clan Hōzuki Clan, I'd also be very interested in the Yuki Clan."

Uchiha Nan smiled and expressed his understanding of Nara Luyuan's concerns. It was indeed worrying that the underdog was overthrowing the superior, but that was Suitō's own doing. His bloodline clan worked hard for Kirigakure, yet he was subjected to rumors and had his funding cut. It was as if Mizuto was shitting on the head of the bloodline clan.

Even the Uchiha in Kirigakure would have to Suitō fiercely if they received such treatment. cough Hopefully, the Uchiha can be as tough as the Kaguya Clan. Sometimes, the Uchiha produces some annoying traitors.

Most importantly, Konoha and Kirigakure are not the same. Uchiha Nan's initial base of support for Konoha was the Uchiha, as well as the Hyuga Clan, who had always supported him. The bloodline clans were the backbone of Uchiha Nan's support for becoming Hokage.

If a bloodline clan from Kirigakure comes to Konoha, Uchiha Nan can afford to support them and keep them in check. He's not afraid that an outside bloodline clan will cause trouble. Besides, he has a system mission waiting for him to complete, which is a full sixty draws!

"Alright, Lord Hokage!"

Nara Luyuan nodded helplessly. Since the Lord Hokage had made up his mind, all he had to do was nod in agreement.

Uchiha Nan immediately wrote a letter, urging the Kaguya Clan to be brave and fearless, to boldly pursue their own desires, and that Konoha would back them up.

The words also subtly implied that the Kaguya Clan should not be stingy and only leave a way out for their own clan Hōzuki Clan Yuki Clan are all bloodline clans, and bloodline clans should help each other, stage coups together, fail together, and then invade Konoha together!

Of course, Uchiha Nan didn't dare to spell it out too clearly; the implication was enough. Some things really can't be said outright, otherwise it would make him seem like the mastermind behind everything. Yeah, if that's really the case, then it's even more important not to say it outright.

Therefore, Uchiha Nan planned to entrust this matter to the Hyuga Clan. Their clan had a good relationship with the Kaguya Clan, and it was easier for them to say some unrestrained things in private.

Next, Uchiha Nan stayed in the office handling government affairs until the end of the workday, without a single moment to slack off. He really had accumulated a lot of debt from training in Sage Mode recently, but it was a happy kind of trouble. Uchiha Nan was grateful, cough cough, that's not true. As soon as it was time to leave work, he couldn't wait to leave the office. The dense text and reports made Uchiha Nan want to vomit.

Working overtime? That's out of the question. Nara Luyuan can work overtime, but I'm the Hokage, I have some privileges, what's wrong with enjoying life a little?

Having just dealt with the big boss, Madara Uchiha, I definitely need to relax and enjoy myself. It's already quite an achievement that I can get to work on time this afternoon to handle official business.

Uchiha Nan left the Hokage Building and walked on the streets of Konoha, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

"That is... Uzumaki Yangyue?"

"Oh, and there's also the bad luck of Mito Uzumaki."

"And there's a bunch of the Uzumaki Clan kids too, are they having a team-building activity?"

The streets of Konoha have seen an increase in red-haired children, all of whom are members of the Uzumaki Clan.

Uchiha Nan stepped forward and greeted Uzumaki Yangyue, as well as the four or five red-haired brats around him. Uchiha Nan made a point of remembering each of their names; ninjas have very good memories. He deliberately ignored Mito Uzumaki, that old woman, because she gave him a sour face as soon as she saw him. How annoying!

"Hmph, what brings you here?"

Mito Uzumaki face and looked very unhappy. She greeted everyone else but not her, which was definitely intentional!

Hmm. It really was intentional!

Uchiha Nan glanced at Mito Uzumaki, pursed his lips, and said:

"I am the Hokage of Konoha. Is there any place in Konoha that I cannot go?"

"Ugh, what a spoilsport!"

"You old hag!" Uchiha Nan ignored Mito Uzumaki, watching as the Uzumaki Clan children surrounded her. Having spent some time in Konoha, witnessing Konoha prosperity, and receiving Konoha education—from ubiquitous propaganda posters to precise ideological indoctrination—which Uchiha Nan Uzumaki Clan in the Ninja Academy didn't idolize the great Lord Hokage?

Uchiha Nan patted each of them on the head, a gesture that made Mito Uzumaki was standing to the side feeling neglected, envious and jealous. She had been going to the Uzumaki Clan's residence Tenten these past few days, which was why the Uzumaki Clan children were so close to her. Why was it that Uchiha Nan, who never even showed his face, could enjoy such close treatment?

Uchiha Nan only appears briefly when distributing living expenses, personally handing the money to the Uzumaki Clan children!

but.

Does money matter?

Hmph! When it comes to closeness, my own kind is definitely a cut above!

In reality, however, Uchiha Nan attracted all the children of the Uzumaki Clan as soon as she appeared, making Mito Uzumaki seem like a backup option!

Even Yang Yue... Hmph... Uchiha Nan is such an annoying brat!

"Children, do you like Konoha?"

"Like!"

How is life in Konoha?

"I... the food in Konoha is delicious, especially the milk tea. I've never had it on Uzushio."

"The houses in Konoha are also very beautiful, with lots of useful furniture inside... The lights at night, the red decorations, and the shops in Konoha are all my favorites."

A little red-haired girl eagerly raised her hand to answer Uchiha Nan's question. The quality of life in Konoha was incomparable to that in Uzushio; it was a simple, convenient, and even modern lifestyle.

The other was in a backward rural area, where it was pitch black at night without any electricity, the roads were muddy, and the houses were made of wood and stone. The food was also very monotonous, with rice balls as the staple food and fish as a side dish. Life was not exactly hard, but it wasn't much better either, given that it was just a small island nation.

"Konoha still has..."

"And, and..."

The contrast between life in Konoha and life on Uzushio was so exaggerated that it spanned generations; there were simply too many examples to list. The Uzumaki Clan children present all spoke of quite a few.

"Yes, that's great, that's wonderful!"

Uchiha Nan smiled with satisfaction, then posed a question.

"I'm relieved that you're all doing so well in Konoha. I don't need to worry that you're still children and will cry every night because you miss your hometown. That would be terrible."

Do you still want to go back to living on Uzushio?

"In no mood!"

"Then let's stay in Konoha from now on, okay?"

"Good!"

The innocent children's voices rang out in unison, Uchiha Nan's smile widened even further.

Children, do you miss the Uzushio?

This place is so delightful, I don't even think of the Uzushio!

This was exactly the answer Uchiha Nan wanted to hear: liking Konoha was good enough, and it would be even better if he could stay in Konoha for the rest of his life!

Mito Uzumaki listened from the side, a smile spreading across her face. She was glad the Uzumaki Clan children were happy living in Konoha. However, something about the conversation that followed seemed a little off.

Hmm. It doesn't seem like anything's wrong. Mito Uzumaki wasn't thinking too much; she was just trying to make the kids happy. Look how happy the children are living in Konoha.