Kushina Uzumaki Is Happy as Can Be / Konoha Needs a Perfect Jinchuriki

Because Tsunade doesn't know Senjutsu.

What if Tsunade and narrow-minded if he says that?

In his impression, Tsunade had all the typical flaws of a girl.

Only a straight-laced guy like Jiraiya would think Tsunade is a real tomboy.

"I can do that Senjutsu too! Call me next time!" Jiraiya thumped his chest excitedly.

"There's a chance, there's a chance," Uchiha Shingen replied somewhat perfunctorily, because he noticed that Tsunade's eyes were already looking strange.

"Those guys, are they connected to that woman from the Hyuga Clan?" Tsunade suddenly asked.

"Yes," Uchiha Shingen said. "They all call themselves the Ōtsutsuki Clan, and their target is the Tailed Beasts, but Kaguya is also their enemy."

"I see." Tsunade put down her wine cup. "However, I've never heard of this clan before. Does the Hyuga Clan have such a history? This doesn't match their displayed strength."

"The Hyuga Clan has indeed become complacent." Uchiha Shingen agreed with this point. "They were much stronger during the Warring States period; the environment has changed."

"That wouldn't reach the level of the Ōtsutsuki Clan you mentioned; the commotion that day was too great."

Tsunade finally couldn't hold back and said it aloud.

That day, Uchiha Shingen and Kaguya Otsutsuki were making a lot of noise outside, which attracted the attention of everyone in Hidden Leaf Village.

It was too much of a coincidence that Jinchūriki came to seek refuge, and then happened to run into Namikaze Minato, managing to fight him to a standstill.

Moreover, Uchiha Shingen also went there later.

Uchiha Shingen is already regarded by many as the God of Shinobi in this era, and the person who could entangle with him for so long is simply not in everyone's information.

But then there's Kaguya Otsutsuki, who suddenly "returned" to the Hyuga Clan. It wouldn't be right if people didn't use their imaginations.

"Actually, it's not just the Hyuga Clan," Uchiha Shingen revealed to the two, "The Senju of the Forest, Uchiha Clan, and Uzumaki Clan are all related to this clan; they're relatives."

"I've never heard of that name before." Tsunade looked suspicious, but she didn't think Uchiha Shingen would lie to her like that.

She couldn't help but sigh, "It feels like things are about to get complicated again. Can't things just stay quiet for a bit?"

In her experience, anything Jonin clan origins would be extremely troublesome.

All of Hidden Leaf Village's troubles over the years stemmed from this.

There are just too many troublemaking relatives in and around the village!

Chapter 54 Uzumaki Kushina is extremely happy

After exchanging a few words, Uchiha Shingen stopped talking about work with Tsunade and Jiraiya, and the three of them began to eat and drink seriously.

Both Tsunade and Jiraiya are people who would never compromise themselves. Aside from one's love of gambling and the other's love of research, they share a common love for sake.

Speaking of which, aside from those who weren't top-tier, Uchiha Shingen rarely encountered a ninja who didn't like alcohol; in fact, alcohol was an important war resource during the Ninja Wars.

In this respect, Orochimaru, who is also one of the Legendary Sannin, is truly unconventional and has absolutely no pursuit of quality of life.

Having eaten and drunk her fill, Tsunade, now in battle mode, sharpened her sword and headed straight for the casino. Uchiha Shingen, Jiraiya, decided not to participate in this game, handing over the arduous task to Jiraiya. Jiraiya swiftly paid his bill at the front desk and then decisively left.

Of course, before leaving, he also instructed the two of them to attend the Hokage meeting two days later.

With Uchiha Shingen's example set in advance, both of them were well aware of their situation and confidently declared that they would not skip the meeting before heading straight to the casino.

Uchiha Shingen then went outside to continue enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

He now really understands what makes Sarutobi Hiruzen so satisfying.

Think about it, as the Hokage, what could be more fulfilling than personally experiencing the wonderful lives of the villagers?

Obviously not!

However, Uchiha Shingen wasn't as Sarutobi Hiruzen; he wouldn't peep at girls taking a bath.

After strolling around the shopping street for a while, Uchiha Shingen went to the Uzumaki Clan's residential area.

The Uzumaki Clan did not restore its ninja clan structure for long, but because the foundation was there, the restoration went relatively smoothly.

After the clan was reorganized in Leaf Village, the limitations it faced in terms of development were actually the same as when they were in the Land of Whirlpools.

There is a lack of someone who can keep things under control.

As close relatives and long-time allies of the Senju of the Forest, the alliance between the Uzumaki Clan and the Senju of the Forest is both a mutual support between relatives and an inevitable choice to ensure the survival of the clan.

When the Senju of the Forest embarked on a different path in Hidden Leaf Village, those who remained Uzumaki Clan the ninja clan's ways naturally reaped disaster.

The Uzumaki Clan today actually relies on former Hokage Namikaze Minato to maintain order.

In Uchiha Shingen's eyes, the future representative of this clan will be Naruto Uzumaki, and only then will the Uzumaki Clan truly gain a foothold in Hidden Leaf Village.

The Uzumaki Clan's residential area, like that of the Sarutobi Clan, Sujiro, and Inuzuka Clan, is completely open.

And it's also located in the North District.

That might not be the right way to put it. With the help of the free external aid demolition plan Joint Chunin Exams, Hidden Leaf Village has integrated its previously divided northern and southern districts.

It can only be said that the Uzumaki Clan lived in the city area closer to the Hokage Rock.

The Hyuga Clan, on the other hand, moved to an area closer to the Uchiha Clan.

The arrival of Uchiha Shingen was quite unexpected for the Uzumaki Clan.

People from the Uzumaki Clan type aren't very good at interpersonal communication; their traditional culture is actually that of tech-savvy shut-ins.

When Uchiha Shingen saw a large group of red-haired men, women, and children, he actually felt a sense of nostalgia.

He had seen plenty of the Uzumaki Clan this time around, but this was the first time he had ever seen so many Uzumaki Clan clustered together, as if he had returned to the Warring States period.

Although the Uzumaki Clan was surprised by the Fifth Hokage's visit, they still maintained proper etiquette.

Because the tradition is that people are otaku, even though the Uzumaki Clan was rebuilt, it has retained more of its original features.

Among the group of red-haired people, a father and son with blond hair stood out.

"Fourth Hokage." Uchiha Shingen's gaze was piercing and full of criticism. "Even Buddha can only endure three times. If you keep taking a break, I'll lie down in front of your house."

The red-haired men all turned to look at Namikaze Minato, their expressions seemingly saying—So it's you, the Fourth Hokage?

This is another characteristic of those involved in the Uzumaki Clan —they take things very seriously.

This trait caused the Uzumaki Clan to offend many people during the Warring States period.

However, this trait also allowed them to live comfortably during the Third's era after moving to Leaf Village, Sarutobi Hiruzen liked this trait of theirs very much.

After all, compared to other ninja clans that like to be unique, the Uzumaki Clan, who are methodical and follow procedures, are incredibly endearing in the eyes of the Hokage Building.

Namikaze Minato by his wife's relatives. He instinctively tried to be stubborn, but Uzumaki Kushina stepped on his foot.

"Ah, sorry, I'll definitely attend on time from now on," Namikaze Minato said honestly, with an extremely good attitude.

Uchiha Shingen was immediately satisfied.

That's right, but those who are meant to assist must set an example.

"Excuse me, everyone," Uchiha Shingen greeted the Uzumaki Clan with a smile. "I hope you don't mind that I've come uninvited today."

The members of the Uzumaki Clan exchanged glances. Although outsiders often said that Uzumaki Clan people were stubborn, rude, and difficult to deal with, they knew their own situation best. They simply disliked complicated matters, so they decided not to think too much about it and just let things be.

Not all of them are really rough around the edges.

The Fifth Hokage before me, though very polite, gave off a familiar feeling, as if I were coming home.

So outgoing and familiar?

"Fifth Hokage..." Uzumaki Kushina had barely begun when Uchiha Shingen.

"Kushina- nee, don't be so formal. I've already finished work, and there's no one else here."

The Uzumaki Clan members standing next to him wanted to complain when they heard this.

As the fifth generation head, aren't you an outsider here?

But no one said it.

After all, emotional intelligence and IQ are linked. The fact that the Uzumaki Clan can create such advanced Sealing Jutsu shows that their IQ is not a problem at all.

"Shingen, you didn't even tell me beforehand, I didn't even cook." Uzumaki Kushina laughed heartily.

After becoming Hokage, Uchiha Shingen visited the Hyuga Clan's territory. Considering the relationship between the Hyuga Clan and Uchiha Clan, the Uzumaki Clan was actually his first stop.

Even though she knew that Uchiha Shingen would never implement a policy of balancing the ninja clans like the Third, Uzumaki Kushina was still very happy to join the Uzumaki Clan.

The Uzumaki Clan's defeat in the Land of Whirlpools has fully demonstrated that trying to maintain a clan-village-centric system during the era of the Ninja Village is suicidal. However, how to manage the relationship between the village and the clan remains a major challenge for every ninja clan.

Being liked by the Hokage would be the easiest thing to do.

"Oh, it's alright. I just happened to run into Lady Tsunade and Lord Jiraiya, and I had a drink with them before coming here."

"No wonder you smelled so strongly of alcohol." Uzumaki Kushina nodded. "I thought you were like Minato, relying on alcohol to stay awake while working overtime."

Namikaze Minato: "..."

Uchiha Shingen: "... I've learned something new. There's such a way to refresh yourself? I'll try it next time."

Everyone sensibly skipped over this topic, which was definitely not suitable to be discussed further, and then, led by Uzumaki Kushina, they walked together towards her house.

Chapter 55 Leaf Village Needs Perfect Jinchuriki

After Namikaze Minato Uzumaki Kushina quickly moved into the Uzumaki Clan's residence.

According to some observant people, his face was completely contorted with laughter at the time.

This was the first time Uchiha Shingen had visited his home since becoming Hokage.

However, Minato's house is located quite far in, along a rather long stretch of road.

The Uzumaki Clan has a considerable population in Hidden Leaf Village. Although not as many as the Sarutobi Clan and Hyuga Clan, it is roughly the same size as the Uchiha Clan.

This is easy to understand. Compared to their close relatives, the Senju of the Forest, the Uzumaki Clan's vigorous vitality is entirely dominant, one of their characteristics being their high fertility.

The fact that the Uzumaki clan could operate as a single ninja clan during the Kunimura era, even though the Land of Whirlpools was just a small country, demonstrates the former prosperity of the Uzumaki Clan.

The Uzushiogakure was destroyed in the Second Shinobi World War. The survivors of the Uzumaki Clan migrated to Leaf Village several decades ago, and naturally, they have redeveloped into a considerable clan size.

Moreover, their genetics are strong; regardless of whether their father or mother has Uzumaki Clan, their offspring will almost always have Uzumaki Clan shape.

Naruto Uzumaki is an exception, but such exceptions are extremely rare.

Uchiha Shingen walked through the streets of the Uzumaki Clan, he felt that it was not much different from his previous visits to Uzushiogakure. As an ancient clan with an extremely long history, the Uzumaki Clan's clan culture was deeply ingrained in their very being.

Even after years of being scattered, once they reunite, they immediately resume their hobby of carving clan patterns on the doorposts, and an Uzumaki Clan immediately emerges, making it feel like stepping into another place.

The art style was so familiar, just like back then, so Uchiha Shingen didn't stop for a moment as he walked along.

Relying on his past memories, he repeatedly pointed out the shortcomings in the details that the Uzumaki Clan had replicated, leaving the group of the Uzumaki Clan completely bewildered.

Everyone's wondering... who really has the surname Uzumaki Clan? Did the Uchiha Clan and Uzumaki Clan have any prior acquaintance?

But... the Fifth Hokage's explanation was so professional!

Everyone present was surnamed Uzumaki Clan, so they naturally knew that the current clan territory couldn't compare to the original Uzushiogakure. After all, it was hastily built. Besides, so many members of the Uzumaki Clan died back then, and the younger generation's impressions of the former clan territory mostly came from the oral accounts of their elders, so how could they remember it so clearly?

But the fifth generation's statement was clearly not just empty talk; it was based on reason and evidence, making him even Uzumaki Clan than them.

So despite the complaints, everyone silently remembered the many shortcomings pointed out by the fifth generation and decided to make up for them as soon as the fifth generation finished his home visit!

Uchiha Shingen didn't care about all that; he was just indulging in nostalgia and talking about it.

Before long, the road was traversed to its end, and the door of the Minato family's house came into view.

That's enough of Uchiha Shingen's reminiscence, so I'll stop here.

"Shingen, you really know a lot about the Uzumaki Clan." Uzumaki Kushina listened quite attentively. She was born and spent her childhood in Uzushiogakure. When Uzushiogakure was destroyed, she was rescued by Konoha Ninja and came to Hidden Leaf Village a long time ago. Her impression of the village had long faded. Uchiha Shingen's words reminded her of many things again.

"After all, we are all old ninja clans, and we have had dealings before," Uchiha Shingen habitually began, "And naturally, our predecessors have recorded it."

Uzumaki Kushina neither agreed nor disagreed with this statement.

Although she had no recollection of any connection between the Uzumaki Clan and Uchiha Clan, since Uchiha Shingen seemed to know so much about the Uzumaki Clan, she decided to accept it as true.

If the relationship is bad enough, it's impossible to enter Uzushiogakure unless you fight your way in. But Uzumaki Kushina was very confident about this: the Uchiha Clan had never invaded Uzumaki Clan territory, whether it was Uzushiogakure later or Uzumaki Clan before.

After all, the Uchiha Clan specifically targets the Senju of the Forest...

"Alright, everyone, disperse, disperse." Reaching the front door, Uzumaki Kushina put her hands on her hips and said to the clansmen who were still huddled together.

There were even people taking notes in the back, which made her both annoyed and amused.