Uchiha Ying Yue stood on a hill in the Land of Whirlpools, gazing into the distance at the country below.
A hint of relief welled up in Ying Yue's heart. The reconstruction of the Land of Whirlpools was gradually on track, people's living standards were steadily improving, and the entire country was brimming with vitality like never before.
However, Uchiha Ying Yue also realized that the Land of Whirlpools no longer needed him to guard it at all times. It was time to return to Konoha.
He had been away from Konoha for nearly half a year. Going back to see familiar faces and making plans for the coming Ninja World War were now the most important things.
So Uchiha Ying Yue summoned the shinobi of the Uzumaki and Senju Clans in the Land of Whirlpools for a general assembly.
At the meeting, Uchiha Ying Yue laid out the development plans and work arrangements for the coming months in detail. He also entrusted the administration of the Land of Whirlpools to several capable shinobi from the Uzumaki and Senju Clans whom he trusted.
"The reconstruction of the Land of Whirlpools is now on track. It's time for you to show what you're truly capable of," Uchiha Ying Yue told the people below. "I believe that under your leadership, the Land of Whirlpools will grow even stronger and more prosperous."
The assembled shinobi responded in unison, determination and confidence shining in their eyes.
They were deeply grateful to and trusting of Uchiha Ying Yue, and swore they would never let him down.
With everything arranged, Uchiha Ying Yue set off for Konoha.
Returning to the familiar village, Ying Yue felt a warm sense of belonging.
His first decision was to visit Uzumaki Mito, report on the Land of Whirlpools' progress, and