Flame Ninja Village Clan Leaders
Natsu met his scrutinizing gaze calmly, her expression placid and her tone as gentle as a casual self-introduction, revealing no hint of sharpness, yet exuding an undeniable confidence.
"Uchiha Natsu."
Jin stood silently, remaining silent for a long time. He held his breath, slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, and carefully examined the seemingly young and thin boy in front of him once more.
All the contempt and probing in my heart vanished, leaving only complete caution and awe.
He stepped aside and raised his hand, completely clearing the way to the inner room. His tone had lost its usual smooth and polite manner, leaving only a heartfelt solemnity.
"Come in and let's talk."
He paused, a sharp glint of prediction flashing in his eyes, and added softly.
"I have a feeling that what you've brought this time might have an even greater impact on the future of the entire Uchiha than Lord Madara's personal visit."
The layout of the Enkage's office was far more spacious and grand than the main hall of the Konoha Hokage.
The entire floor-to-ceiling bookshelf was stacked high with layers of densely packed Ninja World documents and clan notes, all neatly arranged.
In the corner stood a meticulously crafted sand table, a complete replica of the Genin world. On the table was half a map of the Land of Fire, densely marked with tiny characters and points.
Without a doubt, before the group pushed open the door and entered, this room must have been the site of an important meeting concerning the future of the entire village.
On either side of the long council table sat three tribal leaders with distinct auras. Hearing the commotion, all three simultaneously looked up.
On the left, the Kaguya Clan clan leader is tall and imposing, her signature white bone armor clinging to her body, exuding a cold, hard metallic feel with every movement.
His high brow bones weighed down a pair of grayish-white pupils, and he was born with a chilling killing intent from his bloodline, giving him a fierce and intimidating aura.
The person on the right is the complete opposite, dressed in a simple white robe, elegant and clean, the standard attire of the Yuki Clan.
His face was cold and indifferent. He gently twirled a hexagonal ice crystal between his fingertips. The tiny ice fragments swirled evenly between his fingers, refracting specks of cold light and making the atmosphere around him even more distant and tranquil.
Seated in the center of the long table was a middle-aged man with Red-Hair covering his shoulders.
The Uzumaki Clan's distinctive swirling robes were ancient and heavy, their brows and eyes calm and serene, without a trace of fierceness. Yet, the sharpness hidden deep within their eyes was like a blade concealed in its sheath, silently discerning the myriad aspects of their surroundings. This was none other than Ashina Uzumaki.
The Setsuna Madara Uchiha stepped into the room, the peaceful atmosphere inside was instantly shattered.
Chief Kaguya Clan reacted the fastest, almost instantly rising to her feet, her bone armor scraping against each other with a sharp, grating sound.
For the first time, genuine astonishment appeared on his usually fearless face.
Madara Uchiha, the Asura who rose to the top of the Ninja World during the Sengoku period, and the powerful Vice Hokage of Konoha, had never had any dealings with the Flame Ninja Village and had never set foot here before. Today, he unexpectedly came to visit, which would inevitably shock anyone.
Chief Yuki did not rise, but the rapidly spinning ice crystals at his fingertips suddenly stopped, the relaxed chill in the air instantly froze, and a sudden silence descended upon the room.
Compared to the two who lost their composure, Ashina Uzumaki was the most composed.
He slowly put down the scroll he was reading, his gaze first falling on Ban, then subtly shifting to Natsu who was following closely behind, and finally settling on Yaoyu and Yakumi who were standing silently.
His brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, as if he sensed something elusive and indefinable about the others, and a sense of bewilderment quietly rose in his heart.
Uchiha King forward at the opportune moment, Teuchi the tense atmosphere in the room, his tone returning to its usual calm and composed manner when dealing with various parties.
"Three clan leaders, please pause your discussion for now. Let me introduce you to some guests."
He stepped aside, giving Ban a clear view, his attitude respectful but not humble.
"This is Madara Uchiha. I don't think I need to elaborate on his name. To be honest, even I didn't expect Lord Madara to visit today."
Suppressing her astonishment, the Kaguya Clan clan leader let out a short hum of acknowledgment, then said in a gruff voice, "I have long admired Lord Madara's reputation."
However, the lingering surprise in his tone couldn't be completely concealed.
Chief Yuki nodded slightly. Known for his aloof nature and concise speech, he had already fulfilled his duty of hospitality without needing any further formalities.
Ashina Uzumaki slowly rose, bowed respectfully, his posture neither humble nor arrogant. "Lord Madara, I have long admired your Daimyo."
After introducing Ban, Jin turned around again to face Natsu, his tone noticeably more serious and solemn, shedding all his smooth politeness.
"This is Uchiha Natsu."
"He comes from the Uchiha of another world. I haven't inquired about the specifics yet, but there's one thing I can tell you truthfully—"
"Lord Natsu Yin is the only ninja I have ever met in my life whose depths I cannot fathom."
He paused, then delivered a more weighty conclusion, each word clear and decisive.
"Even Lord Madara is no exception."
As soon as those words were spoken, the expressions of the three clan leaders inside the room changed simultaneously.
A fierce scrutiny instantly surged in the eyes of the Kaguya Clan clan chief, carrying a hint of defiant arrogance.
But he was, after all, the head of a clan, and he was well aware of the pros and cons. He would never publicly provoke someone who could earn such high praise from Jhin.
After a moment's thought, he said in a deep voice, "Since this is a distinguished guest personally welcomed by Lord Flame Shadow, my Kaguya Clan will naturally treat him with the utmost courtesy."
The ice crystal at the Yuki clan chief's fingertip began to spin slowly again, but much slower than before, each rotation carrying a silent sense of caution and curiosity. His clear, cool voice rang out. "The Yuki Clan also wishes to hear news from afar brought by your distinguished guest."
Only Ashina Uzumaki remained silent.
He stared intently at Natsu, his senses spreading out, only to find utter emptiness. This
The feeling of being unable to explore or predict anything made him feel extremely uneasy.
More than his wariness of Natsu himself, he was wary of the unknown risks lurking behind the words "another world."
Silence filled the room for a long time before he slowly spoke, his tone full of caution. "Back then, my Uzumaki Clan was willing to do our best to help and settle in Flame Ninja Village because Lord Jin confirmed to us that the threat to the survival of the Ōtsutsuki Clan was real."
Now, suddenly an Uchiha from another world has appeared... I have to ask, is your arrival related to the Ōtsutsuki Clan?
Natsu met his scrutinizing gaze calmly, shook her head slightly, and remained composed.
"The threat posed by the Ōtsutsuki Clan is indeed real, but my purpose in crossing dimensions to come here is not for them."
His gaze slowly swept over the four core leaders of Flame Ninja Village present. His voice was calm, yet every word was firm and resounding, carrying an undeniable weight.
"I came here only because the Uchiha in this world still has a glimmer of hope."
I came here in person to see whether this surviving and rising Uchiha deserves a chance for complete peace.