"Everyone, head for the Western Sea Area. Escape through the Western Sea Area."
After killing an enemy Chunin, Uzumaki Akira roared at his clansmen.
"Father." Kushina Uzumaki was frightened. She was only a five-year-old girl—how could she have ever experienced something like this?
"Don't speak. I'll protect you."
Worried about his daughter, Uzumaki Akira personally kept Kushina by his side, which did indeed affect his ability to fight.
However, Uzumaki Akira could not rest easy leaving his daughter with anyone else.
"If necessary, we can only abandon some of our clansmen."
Uzumaki Akira glanced back and ordered some of the clansmen to stay behind and cover their retreat.
There was no other choice. At a critical moment like this, they had to have the resolve to cut off an arm to save the body. Otherwise, the Uzumaki clan's losses would be even more devastating.
"Kirigakure ninja, Cloud Ninja, the Uzumaki clan will settle this debt with you sooner or later."
After escaping to the shore, Uzumaki Akira's eyes were bloodshot. Aside from the clansmen Liu Feng had taken away earlier, there had been more than 270 people left. Now, fewer than a hundred had made it to the coast.
In truth, some Uzumaki clansmen had not died. They had simply fallen behind, separated from the main group, and found places to hide. Perhaps they could still escape disaster.
"Let's go."
Uzumaki Akira led his clansmen onward in their escape.
Ninjas generally mastered the skills of tree climbing and water walking, allowing them to run across the water.
However, the waves at sea were too fierce, and many weaker Genin accidentally fell into the ocean.
As the Clan Head, Uzumaki Akira had no time to deal with them. All he could do now was hope Liu Feng truly would come to meet them. If Liu Feng had not come, very few people could run all the way from the Land of Whirlpools to the Land of Fire. The Uzumaki clan would be finished.
"Clan Head, there are several ships ahead."
Suddenly, a Jonin of the Uzumaki Clan reported to Uzumaki Akira.
Uzumaki Akira was overjoyed, and he also spotted Liu Feng and the others standing at the bow of the ships.
"Speed up. We're saved." When Uzumaki Akira saw Liu Feng and the others, it was as though he had seen a lifeline.
"They finally made it. They didn't disappoint me."
Seeing the Uzumaki clansmen running toward them, Liu Feng finally smiled. He had already prepared himself for the possibility that they would not make it.
"Let's go meet them." Liu Feng had the crew sail over to receive them.
Once all the Uzumaki clansmen had boarded, the ships immediately turned around and left. Liu Feng glanced at the pursuers behind them, a cold smile appearing on his face.
"Fire Style: Majestic Fire Annihilation."
Liu Feng spewed out a sea of flames, blocking the enemy's pursuit. They probably would not continue chasing them now.
"Uzumaki Clan Head, do you believe me now?"
Liu Feng turned to look at Uzumaki Akira.
Grief covered Uzumaki Akira's face. He then set Kushina down and gave Liu Feng an extremely solemn bow.
"The Uzumaki clan will never forget the help you have given us."
Without Liu Feng's help this time, the Uzumaki clan might have become history.
Although two or three Uzumaki clansmen would have survived, just as in the original story, in the eyes of outsiders, the Uzumaki clan in the original story had already been wiped out.
"I hope the Uzumaki Clan Head is not merely expressing his gratitude with words. After all, we risked our lives to save you this time."
Uchiha Cloud said to Uzumaki Akira.
Uzumaki Akira nodded. The Uzumaki clan had never been ungrateful. This favor was greater than the heavens, and they would certainly repay it someday.
"Our crisis has not yet been resolved. We will only be truly safe once we reach Konoha."
Liu Feng glanced over the sea. No one was pursuing them across the water anymore, but that did not mean they were safe.
The pursuers earlier might have been Kirigakure ninja, or they might have been Cloud Ninja, but Liu Feng guessed Danzo's Root Organization had also been involved.
Now that so many Uzumaki clansmen had survived, he might not act personally, but the Root Organization under his command would certainly make a move.
Near dawn, Liu Feng and the others finally set foot on the land of the Land of Fire. Uzumaki Akira wore a silent expression.
After taking a headcount, Uzumaki Akira discovered that only sixty-three clansmen had escaped. The fate of the rest was likely unknown.
"Liu Feng, this is the most precious thing of our Uzumaki clan. Please accept it."
As the Clan Head, Uzumaki Akira pulled himself together. Then, he took out a Sealing Scroll and handed it to Liu Feng.
The moment he saw the Sealing Scroll, Liu Feng had already made a guess. After opening it, he found that his guess had been correct.
Sure enough, it contained the Uzumaki clan's Sealing Jutsu: Five Elements Seal, Flame Sealing Method, Four Symbols Seal, Eight Trigrams Seal, Adamantine Sealing Chains, and Reaper Death Seal.
It was extremely comprehensive. The Uzumaki clan's Sealing Jutsu was probably all contained within it.
"The Uzumaki Clan Head actually gave something this precious to me." Liu Feng looked at Uzumaki Akira in surprise. This was the foundation that allowed the Uzumaki clan to survive and thrive.
"This is the Uzumaki clan's thanks to you. We regret not believing you back then, but we are still grateful that you saved us."
Uzumaki Akira's expression was somewhat bitter. If they had fully believed Liu Feng from the start, would the Uzumaki clan have suffered so badly?
"However, I also ask that you do not spread the Sealing Jutsu too widely." Uzumaki Akira made his request to Liu Feng.
"I will not. After all, spreading Sealing Jutsu would not benefit me either."
As long as Liu Feng was not foolish, he would not pass the Sealing Jutsu on to others.
"Young Master, there are enemies."
At that moment, Uchiha No suddenly came to Liu Feng's side, drew a Kunai, and vigilantly watched their surroundings.
"There are enemies?" Liu Feng had not sensed anything at all.
Uzumaki Akira's expression changed. Then his face turned grave. "There really are enemies, and they are not weak."
Through Mind's Eye of the Kagura, Uzumaki Akira sensed the presence of other Chakra. It had to belong to enemies.
"Liu Feng, help me take care of my daughter."
Uzumaki Akira handed the silent Kushina to Liu Feng. Bringing Kushina along into battle would indeed be a burden.
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