War Council

Kazan silenced Kushina and Nine-Tails with a single sentence.

"Because... because... because the Nine-Tails has been living inside my body for many years!"

Kushina would never admit it.

The Nine-Tails will also refuse to admit it.

"Since they are intelligent beings, no, even Beast, they possess emotions."

"You really don't need to be so resistant to the Nine-Tails. Although it's an old thing whose age is unknown, your proud and aloof fox is quite cute."

This is absolutely outrageous!

The Nine-Tails is wreaking havoc again within the sealed gate.

Kushina found it amazing; the Nine-Tails had experienced more intense emotional fluctuations in all the years she had lived inside it than she had today.

Minato Namikaze also noticed Kazan's uniqueness.

They did not show fear or disgust because Kushina was Jinchūriki, and even took the initiative to communicate with Nine-Tails.

As well as...

"Kazan- kun, what did you mean when you said that not every Uchiha is like that?"

It means exactly what it says.

"You should know that the villagers are very hostile towards the Uchiha."

"So what if I know?"

So what?

Most of the Shinobi Clan in Konoha communicate with each other.

Even the Hyuga Clan maintains good relations with other Shinobi Clan.

The Uchiha, however, seem to exist outside of Konoha; they cannot be dismissed with a simple "so what?"

People's impression of the Uchiha is merely that of a powerful Ninja family.

Their clan leader, Madara Uchiha, was the murderer of the First Hokage and the first Rogue Ninja of Konoha.

Even Shinku Yuhi didn't want Kazan to have any connection with the Uchiha.

He thought Kazan was too young to understand human nature, and reminded him, "Kazan, the Uchiha's fate is not worthy of sympathy."

"Bad people don't deserve sympathy, but your companions are different."

Kazan opened the package of the rare dried persimmons from the Shinku Yuhi and poured them into his mouth.

"Uchiha, are you wearing the same Forehead Protector as me?"

As a reincarnated being, he understood the Uchiha's situation better, showing neither hostility nor sympathy, treating them all equally.

"..."

The living room suddenly fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

For a fleeting moment, Kushina felt that Kazan was more like a little sun than her husband Minato Namikaze.

She broke the silence by slapping Kazan on the head, but not too hard, afraid of hurting herself.

"I didn't expect you to be so good with words, kid!"

"That's right, bad people don't deserve sympathy, but family, friends, and companions are different!"

Uchiha Mikoto is her best friend.

Therefore, Kushina was one of the few people who did not oppose the Uchiha.

Minato Namikaze nodded silently.

This couple were among the few who were willing to accept the Uchiha, and they were also good friends with Uchiha Fugaku.

Over the years, he truly came to understand that the Uchiha was not as ruthless as the villagers described.

On the contrary, they are more emotionally sensitive than most people and care deeply about their family and friends.

However, the villagers always used their cold-blooded law enforcement to label the Uchiha as heartless.

Kazan was slapped and almost spat out the dried persimmon.

"You'd better pray that your future children don't look like you, but rather like your husband."

"How can you talk so irritatingly, you brat?"

"Because the truth is the sharpest knife."

"You still dare to talk!"

The meal ended in a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

Thank you for your hospitality tonight. See you tomorrow.

Welcome back next time.

The Shinku Yuhi family bids farewell to Minato Namikaze and his wife.

"I'll definitely come next time. You promised to teach me how to cook!"

"And you brat, goodbye!"

Kushina first bid a friendly farewell to Lady Yuhi, then turned and glared fiercely at Kazan.

"Goodbye, my grumpy older sister, and Nine-Tails. My name is Kazan. Tell me your name next time too."

Why are you treating me worse than Nine-Tails?

That bastard is so damn infuriating.

Kushina's fists clenched without her even realizing it.

'Hmph, stop bothering me!' The Nine-Tails opened its eyes and then closed them again.

Minato Namikaze to the side, found it amusing.

"I wasn't wrong, Kushina, you and Kazan get along very well."

"Where did you get to know that I get along with him? That kid is infuriating." Kushina crossed her arms and snorted, "But he's quite interesting."

It's truly amazing that someone who isn't afraid of Jinchūriki and even actively communicates with Tailed Beast exists in this world.

The next day.

The Hokage's Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi invited the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to discuss something.

Before it even started, the sound of punches coming from the Back Mountain could be heard.

"Hokage, what's that noise? Is the Back Mountain Konoha being expanded?"

Daimyō looked over but found no signs of construction, but the "bang bang bang" sounds were truly terrifying.

"It's Kazan who's been training in the Back Mountain. I apologize for the trouble. Let's go somewhere quiet to talk."

It hurts so much to have my head Hiruzen Sarutobi.

After finally having a few quiet days, the pain of severe sleep deprivation returned as soon as the exams were over.

The Daimyō was curious and wanted to see it, but the most important thing right now was to discuss the war arrangements.

The two found a quiet place to sit down, accompanied by two advisors from Konoha and some important figures from the Land of Fire.

"So, is war inevitable?"

"Konoha does not want war to happen; that is our stance. However, to protect the peace of the Land of Fire, there are some things we must do. Konoha needs strength."

Protect the Land of Fire...

Daimyō shook his head calmly; such linguistic skills couldn't fool him.

He was certain that if the Land of Fire and Konoha were placed on the same scale, Hiruzen Sarutobi would definitely choose Konoha.

"If that's the case, then the Land of Fire's stance is the same as Konoha's."

"The Land of Fire has no intention of letting Konoha expand Land of Fire territory; it only wants to protect every inch of its land."

The underlying message is: Just hold your ground and don't start a war. It shouldn't cost much.

"Daimyō Excellency, the Shinobi World War is no small matter; a single move can have far-reaching consequences. The war involves not just one or two Shinobi Village, but the entire Shinobi World."

Konoha advisor Mitokado Homura spoke out, detailing the brutality of the war to the Daimyō.

In short, if war breaks out, this money will be indispensable.

The two groups went back and forth, arguing over the amount of money.

Finally, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi who spoke up, saying, "Daimyō, I promise you that as long as Konoha exists, not an inch of the Land of Land of Fire will be lost."

Snap

The Daimyō Hiruzen Sarutobi those words.

Money? The Land of Fire has no shortage of it.

Let the common people suffer a bit; maybe the funds will come back before the war even ends.

Not to mention that if Konoha wins the war, the Land of Fire will also get a share of the reparations.

All he wanted was Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude.

"Then it's settled. The Land of Fire fully support Konoha."

"The Land of Fire can guarantee to supply Konoha with the gunpowder needed for Explosive Tag and the minerals needed for Kunai Shuriken."

"My only condition is to Hokage. Don't lose."

Hiruzen Sarutobi were resolute and decisive.

"We will win!"