Chapter 1

Arriving in this world, the vitality within this body feels as if it is overflowing, every muscle fiber pulsing with powerful, rhythmic strength.

"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for a successful transmigration. Memory transfer complete. Reward: Body Control upgraded to Maximum Level."

Uzumaki Shori gazes at the four guards stationed on either side of the residence, recalling memories of the Uzushio Ninja of the Land of Whirlpools.

The members residing in this village belong to the Uzumaki Clan, but because other ninja clans are greedy for the Uzumaki Clan's sealing techniques, they have become targets.

Consequently, numerous nations and clans launched invasions against the Land of Whirlpools, leading to the tragic destruction of the nation, with Kirigakure acting as the mastermind behind the scenes.

Uzumaki Shori cannot help but clutch his aching head.

A clamor rises from outside: "Emergency intelligence! Quickly, notify the Lord!"

A genin, gasping for breath, rushes before him.

"Lord Uzumaki Shori, the Uzukage has issued an emergency order. Kirigakure has invaded our Land of Whirlpools and is already massing a large army at the border."

"You are requested to proceed to the Uzukage Hall immediately."

With the destruction of the nation drawing ever closer, the body I now inhabit is the son of the Uzukage. Facing an imminent crisis of annihilation, what choice should I make?

Feeling the power within this body and the knowledge in my mind, I must find a way to save the Land of Whirlpools myself.

One by one, the jonin enter the Uzukage Hall. At the center of the round table sits the leader, clad in armor with a grave expression—our Uzukage, Uzumaki Ashina.

Uzumaki Shori fixes his gaze on the Uzukage and reports for duty.

"Father, Kirigakure has invaded our Land of Whirlpools. We have been summoned urgently; is there a strategy or solution under discussion?"

"Rest assured, there is no difficulty that can trouble our Uzumaki Clan."

Uzumaki Ashina looks at his son, a flicker of apology crossing his eyes. The enemy forces outnumber us several times over; we must mobilize the entire clan to resist. I have failed to protect the Land of Whirlpools well, and I have failed to protect you.

The jonin gather in the hall, each radiating a unique aura, wearing the Uzumaki Village forehead protector and full armor. Their expressions are stern, filled with killing intent as they stare at the Uzukage.

A chunin trots in and whispers a report into the ear of Elder Uzumaki Keimei.

Elder Uzumaki Keimei clenches his fists tightly, releasing his fury toward Konoha, and stands up.

"Reporting to the Uzukage, according to the latest intelligence, the Shadow Squad went to Konoha to request reinforcements, but the Third Hokage refused, citing their ongoing conflict with the Sunagakure."

Uzumaki Kyokei slams the table in dissatisfaction and shouts loudly.

"Where is our Lady Mito? As long as the Nine-Tails takes the battlefield, victory will surely belong to the Land of Whirlpools!"

Elder Keimei reports to everyone in a low, powerless voice.

"The Shadow Squad went to see Lady Mito, but the Third Hokage refused, claiming the Nine-Tails is unstable."

Everyone present feels the betrayal of Konoha.

Our Lady Mito should never have married into Konoha in the first place.

Uzumaki Ashina looks around at the crowd, closes his eyes in contemplation for a long time, and says loudly:

"The enemy has deployed ten large ships at the border. They are merely waiting for their forces to assemble before launching the invasion. They outnumber us many times over. Look at those behind us—our wives, parents, families, and friends."

"This is a battle we cannot afford to lose. The hope of the entire clan rests in our hands."

A figure suddenly appears on the ceiling of the hall, watching the discussion below; none of those present notice a thing.

Uzumaki Shori can only accept the dangerous situation facing the Uzumaki Clan, racking his brain to find a way to overcome this crisis.

A flicker of unease flashes through his heart, gradually expanding. The highest combat powers of the entire clan are all here; where is this feeling of unease coming from?

Members of the Uzumaki Clan are born with powerful chakra and exceptional sensory abilities, with their perception even evolving into the Mind's Eye of the Kagura.

The unease grows stronger. He suddenly looks up and discovers the source. Uzumaki Shori realizes this terrifying fact: until now, no one has sensed the enemy.

Uzumaki Shori grips a shuriken, flings it out, and forms hand seals.

"Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Countless shuriken tear through the air. Before they even strike the target, everyone in the hall reacts, looking upward in shock.

In the heavily guarded Uzukage Hall, how did the enemy infiltrate?

The countless shuriken pass through the enemy's body, clattering against the ceiling. The enemy remains completely unharmed.

Uzumaki Shori notices that when the enemy's body was struck by the shuriken, it turned into liquid. He lets out a soft breath.

Only sealing techniques, Fire Release, or Lightning Release will work.

Following his memories, he forms hand seals to unleash the "Adamantine Sealing Chains," a special ability of the Uzumaki Clan capable of binding Tailed Beasts, and guards his father.

The jonin retreat to the Uzukage's side, shielding him and glaring at the intruder. Fortunately, the Young Master detected the enemy's presence.

The enemy looks at everyone and says, "I am not talented, but allow me to introduce myself."

"I am the head of the Hozuki Clan, Hozuki Gensei. To reduce casualties, letting the Land of Whirlpools go is quite simple."

"You only need to pass all your sealing knowledge to me, and the Land of Whirlpools must pledge allegiance to Kirigakure and pay an annual tribute of one hundred million ryo. Then, the ninjas gathered at the border will withdraw."

Upon hearing this, Uzumaki Ashina erupts with powerful chakra, his eyes glowing red, his crimson hair swaying with the fluctuations of his energy.

"Son, step aside. I will deal with this arrogant brat myself."

Kirigakure truly goes too far. Daring to come to our Land of Whirlpools alone—are they not afraid of never returning?

"You are the patriarch of the Hozuki Clan; capturing you will surely yield the intelligence we seek. Surrender now," he said, forming hand seals.

"Sealing Technique: Adamantine Sealing Chains."

Rushing forward, he unleashed chakra chains from his back, aiming them directly at Hozuki Gensei.

Hozuki Gensei watched the chains fly toward him, his eyes narrowing as he formed his own hand seals.

"Water Style: Water Gun Technique!"

This was a secret technique of the Hozuki Clan, where the user mimics a pistol with their fingers, firing a liquid projectile from the tip of the index finger with the piercing power of a bullet.

The bullets struck the Adamantine Sealing Chains in rapid succession, yet the chains drew ever closer to Hozuki Gensei, their speed increasing as they closed the distance.

When they were but a centimeter away from Hozuki Gensei, the Adamantine Sealing Chains snapped and broke apart.

The members of the Uzumaki Clan present immediately turned pale; the signature technique of the Uzukage had actually been broken by a ninja from Kirigakure.

Uzumaki Shori kept his gaze locked on Hozuki Gensei, impressed by the man's masterful control over Water Style.

The power of the water bullets was not enough to snap the Adamantine Sealing Chains through sheer force; rather, by striking the same point repeatedly, he had weakened the chakra at the impact site, causing the chains to shatter.

Uzumaki Ashina's chakra erupted once more. The Uzumaki Clan was renowned for their vast chakra reserves, and under the pressure of his aura, the floor began to crack inch by inch as new Adamantine Sealing Chains sprouted forth.

"Little Hozuki, when I became the Uzukage, you were still nursing. Let me show you the true power of a village leader."

Observing the aura erupting from the Uzukage, Hozuki Gensei smoothed back his hair, which had been ruffled by the wind. "Our Hozuki Clan is the family that commands the Seven Blades."

He formed hand seals. "Summoning Technique: Seven Blades."

The Blastsword "Shibuki" and the Greatsword "Samehada" appeared.