On a small island west of the Land of Water, near the Ninja World continent, the once peaceful atmosphere had been replaced by tense solemnity.
"Quick, leave the useless stuff behind. As long as we get there, they've promised to provide us with new clan lands and supplies!"
A young ninja wearing a Kirigakure forehead protector stood at the village entrance, shouting at his clansmen as they hurriedly packed their belongings.
"Jiro, we've been living well here. Why are we suddenly moving?"
A middle-aged woman asked in confusion as she anxiously packed her things.
"Auntie Hideko, you aren't a ninja, so you don't understand. Kirigakure's system is too bloody and dark. All of us are living in misery. But where we're going is the most peaceful and wonderful place in the entire Shinobi World. Legend says the people there are united and loving, everyone is equal, and even women like you can chat with the Hokage on the street!" Tsuchigumo Jiro said with a look of longing.
"The Hokage? Chat with me?"
Although Tsuchigumo Hideko was merely an ordinary person without any talent for ninjutsu, anyone living in the Shinobi World would have heard of the Five Kage.
Especially the Hokage, who was faintly regarded as the strongest in the Shinobi World. To ordinary people, he was a godlike figure!
"You're not joking with me, are you?"
Hideko could hardly believe it. That was the Hokage! A ninja said to be even stronger than the Mizukage!
She had lived in the Land of Water for so many years. Forget speaking to the Mizukage—she had never even seen him!
"Don't worry, Auntie Hideko. Why would I lie to you?"
Tsuchigumo Jiro patted his chest. "Konoha of the Land of Fire is the paradise everyone in the Shinobi World dreams of. Legend