The Innocent Man Bears No Blame, but His Treasure Brings Him Ruin!
"The Uzumaki Clan, tracing their bloodline, shares the same origin as the Senju Clan of Konoha. Both are descendants of the Sage of Six Paths Asura, making them distant relatives."
"It is precisely because of this kinship that Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools formed a blood alliance that has lasted for generations, allowing the Land of Whirlpools to enjoy decades of peace."
"However, Hashirama and his Hashirama..."
At this point, Kagami Uchiha sighed and continued:
"During the First Five Kage Summit, Lord Hashirama and the Kage from various Ninja Village gathered in the Land of Iron to establish a peace treaty. At that time Lord Hashirama proposed a plan to distribute the Tailed Beast to each Ninja Village."
"As we all know, the power of the Tailed Beast is devastating. Perhaps Lord Hashirama hoped that this distribution would make all nations wary of each other and maintain lasting peace."
"Shikada, do you know what hidden dangers lurk here?" Kagami Uchiha paused briefly, his gaze turning to Shikata Nara.
Shikata Nara lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head, his tone tinged with uncertainty:
Could the problem lie with these Tailed Beasts?
"That's right. Although Lord Hashirama doesn't care about the power of the Tailed Beast, who in the entire Shinobi World, besides him and Madara Uchiha, dares to say they aren't wary of Tailed Beast power?" Kagami Uchiha nodded slightly, then continued:
"To be honest, Lord Hashirama's ideals are absolutely great, and Peace in the Shinobi World is definitely not just his dream alone!"
"But he overlooked one thing: everyone in this world possesses Chakra, everyone wields power. In such a world, this ideal is far too idealistic; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it wishful thinking."
Shikata Nara was taken aback by what he heard and clicked his tongue in amazement.
"Not long after Lord Hashirama Shinobi World away, the First Shinobi World War broke out. Just recently, we even fought a battle with Iwagakure in the Land of Grass."
"Given Ōnoki's ambition, could he really let the power of the two Tailed Beasts in the village go unused?"
"But their Sealing Jutsu are incredibly crude. I would even say that, apart from our Konoha, no other country that possesses Tailed Beast can make good use of this power!"
Kagami Uchiha changed the subject and asked in a deep voice:
"Now I ask you again, in this vast Shinobi World, who is the most skilled at sealing Tailed Beast?"
At this point, his brow furrowed slightly, and his tone abruptly changed, revealing a hint of seriousness:
"Of course, it's our ally, the Uzumaki Clan."
"The Uzumaki Clan specializes in Sealing Jutsu; they are born with enormous Chakra and vigorous vitality."
"Not only that, their Sealing Jutsu can also firmly seal the raging power of the Tailed Beast, and yet they are staunch allies of Konoha!"
"This power is terrifying. Besides Sunagakure, I reckon Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure are all coveting the secret techniques of Land of Whirlpools."
"A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime."
"In this Shinobi World, weakness is the original sin!"
"Given this situation, do you think the Land of Whirlpools can remain unscathed, Shikada?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Kagami Uchiha looked solemnly at Shikata Nara.
Shikata Nara stiffened slightly, his doubts vanishing after Kagami Uchiha's analysis.
He let out a long breath, his eyes filled with heaviness. "After the Lord Hokage's guidance, I finally understand the problem."
"The distribution of the Tailed Beast was originally intended as a bargaining chip by Lord Hashirama to maintain balance among the major Ninja Village, but in the end, it has led to another major disaster."
"Other countries possess powerful weapons like the Tailed Beast, but lack a stable method to seal them. Once the Tailed Beast go berserk, they will harm themselves instead. If they want to completely control this power, the best way is to seize the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki Clan."
Shikada looked up at Kagami Uchiha, his voice lowered slightly:
"The Land of Land of Whirlpools is not a powerful nation. It is absolutely impossible for them to resist the invasion of other major powers on their own."
Then, with a furrowed brow, he continued:
"But, Lord Hokage, although we are allies with the Land of Whirlpools, they are not the same as the Land of Grass. If we take the initiative to send troops to occupy the Land of Whirlpools, I'm afraid we will give them a handle to use against us."
"Furthermore, these are all things that may happen in the future. Right now, even Lady Mito might not be able to support them."
"But to ignore it would be tantamount to watching our allies perish."
Shikada raised his head and looked solemnly at Kagami Uchiha: "Lord Hokage, how should we plan this? Should we contact the Land of Whirlpools in advance to warn them to be on guard, or should we secretly arrange for people to quietly relocate the Uzumaki Clan members and the sealed scriptures?"
After listening to Shikada's meticulous analysis, Kagami Uchiha's eyes revealed a hint of approval, and he sighed in admiration:
"Very good, Shikada, your mind is always so clear and insightful; you can always see through the essence of a situation at a glance."
"It is only right to inform the Land of Whirlpools in advance so that they can be on guard. As for your second point, I'm afraid that won't work."
"The Land of Whirlpools is a sovereign nation; it's impossible to hand everything over to Konoha. Excessive intervention will only backfire."
He paused for a moment, then continued in a calm tone:
"Immediately dispatch a formal delegation to the Land of Whirlpools. First, subtly point out the Genin world, kindly reminding them to be wary of the ambitions of neighboring countries and to prepare their armies and strengthen their coastal defenses in advance."
"Secondly, in the name of the Third Hokage of Konoha, we formally invite the young geniuses of Land of Whirlpools to come to Konoha for exchange and study. We will share Ninjutsu, hone our training, and strengthen the bond between our two villages."
"Warm water nourishes tea silently and gently."
"Gradually narrow the distance between the two countries, deepen the bond of the alliance, and make the Land of Whirlpools completely trust Konoha."
"At the same time, the Fourth Corps stationed on the eastern defense line of the Land of Fire is ordered to increase its vigilance and closely monitor the movements in the open sea."
"Currently, the major Ninja Village are still in a phase of recuperation and building up their strength, and they are unlikely to launch a major war in the short term. The situation is relatively stable for now."
"The arrangements for visiting the Land of Whirlpools and initiating exchanges between the younger generations of both sides are entirely entrusted to you."
"Yes, Your subordinate obeys!" Shikata Nara bowed and accepted the order, then turned and left the Hokage Office.
The large office fell silent instantly.
Kagami Uchiha slowly walked to the window, looking down at the prosperous and peaceful Konoha below, his eyes filled with countless thoughts.
The Land of Whirlpools, isolated on the sea, guards the southeastern gateway to the Land of Fire.
This place may seem remote and small, but it actually has a uniquely advantageous strategic location. It is an excellent springboard and forward position for Konoha's future expeditions across the sea and conquest of Kirigakure, and its value is irreplaceable.
He was perfectly clear about the historical trajectory of the original work.
The Land of Whirlpools was destroyed on the eve of the Second Shinobi World War.
In his view, it was precisely the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools that indirectly accelerated the outbreak of the Second Shinobi World War.
Taking advantage of the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools, the three hidden villages of Rock, Cloud, and Mist plundered and replicated the top-tier sealing techniques passed down through generations of the Uzumaki Clan.
The original crude, incomplete, and flawed Tailed Beast sealing system was perfected after absorbing the heritage of the Land of Whirlpools.
From then on, the major Ninja Village finally mastered relatively stable methods of binding the Tailed Beast and were no longer afraid of their rampage.
Holding the trump card of controllable Jinchūriki, the martial arts faction of the Five Great Shinobi Villages has become completely unrestrained and ambitious.
The hatred and conflicts that had accumulated among the nations over many years finally erupted, ultimately leading to the Second Shinobi World War, which swept across the entire Shinobi World.
Kagami Uchiha's gaze hardened, and he silently made a decision in his heart.
The Land of Whirlpools may be destroyed, but the Uzumaki Clan must never be wiped out!
Konoha is so big, it can accommodate the Uzumaki Clan.