Konoha: Uchiha Extremists? Offering Loyalty!

Chapter 63 The Shadow of the Pot: Still Silence Until It Strikes!

This morning he uttered grand ambitions, tonight he'll raid the place and freeload?

I crossed again?

Is this still Konoha?

Tsunade, what happened to your promise? What happened to your support?

Yuuki sat speechlessly at one end of the dining table, setting out freshly braised beef and homemade wine, while Tsunade across from him was gorging herself on the food.

"Lady Tsunade," Yuuki said, looking puzzled, "Weren't you supposed to be supporting the Land of Whirlpools? What brings you to my house?"

Tsunade put down her spoon, her expression turning dejected. "Don't even mention it. I went to ask my clansmen for help, but I couldn't even muster a few small teams."

"On the contrary, some problems were discovered."

"What's more troublesome is that the problem was left behind by my second grandfather."

In Tsunade's mind, the horrific scene she had witnessed came to mind.

Most of the clansmen who integrated into the village did not have a good life.

Whether it's doing business or training as a ninja, without support, it's easy to lose money or go astray.

Many small clans that changed their names and reorganized experienced a complete break in their ninja lineage.

"Legacy issues?"

"Sigh." Tsunade shared her day's experiences with the brat in front of her.

Anyway, she hadn't even concealed the fact that her ally, the Uzumaki clan, had been attacked, so she didn't need to worry about this information.

"Yes, the second generation's strategy is undoubtedly beneficial to the village, but with such a radical change, there will always be people who sacrifice themselves in the process."

However, the sacrifices in Konoha were too frequent.

Based on the records in the library and within the family, Yuuki expressed his bewilderment at the ruling policies of the first and second generations.

They walk the path of putting their ideals into practice, changing paths from time to time.

It's truly baffling.

The first Will of Fire was peace, refusing to send children to the battlefield, and prioritizing the protection of family and friends.

Later, things took a complete 180-degree turn. For the sake of Konoha, he was willing to give up even his closest and dearest loved ones; the village came first.

The second generation is even more abstract.

The village's various institutions, large and small, were gradually established and perfected, almost entirely based on the elite of the Thousand Hands.

Countless elite warriors fought and even sacrificed for this cause.

The village has developed, but what it has brought about is a further integration of families into the village.

Yuuki couldn't understand what Tobirama Senju was thinking.

That evil white-haired man led the Thousand Hands to the 'altar', and then personally pushed them to the edge of the abyss.

If you're afraid that Konoha will become the domain of the Senju clan, then you might as well not inherit the position of Second Hokage!

Give it to me, the Great Uchiha!

With two Hokage appearing in succession, how could the Senju clan not have some suspicions?

"Second Grandfather clearly had a more reliable way to reform things. What about now?"

Even the resources allocated during the family division couldn't be fully distributed to the clansmen who had sacrificed for the village!

Yuuki analyzed with certainty: "The problem... might not have been easy to solve at the time, but the Second Generation Lord believed in the wisdom of future generations, so he temporarily shelved it."

Tsunade sighed inwardly, downed a whole glass of wine in one gulp, and said with blurry, drunken eyes, "You mean, Second Grandfather entrusted the village's remaining problems to the old man and the others?"

Now it seems that the old man has let down his second grandfather's expectations!

Tsunade recalled the Hokage's office and the four high-ranking officials standing at the top of Konoha, exuding an air of authority.

Especially Xiaochun, who switched dorms!

She vaguely remembered that the old woman kept saying "for the village," but the medical department under her command was filthy!

Infiltrating Konoha Hospital, embezzling medical funds, trampling on the corpses of comrades, and even the manufacture of substandard drugs that was just investigated today!

He talks a lot about the 'Will of Fire,' but his heart is full of dirty business dealings!

Such a person, after committing a serious crime, brazenly seizes power in the village!

Similarly, the Third Hokage's magnanimity was far inferior to that of her great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, so she could understand promoting the rise of commoner ninjas.

Understanding is one thing.

But she couldn't accept that this third-generation patriarch viewed wealthy families as a thorn in his side!

In that instant, Tsunade's eyes cleared, and her entire aura shifted.

"Leaving aside those sordid matters, analyze the situation in the Land of Whirlpools."

After a moment of thought, Yuuki frowned and asked doubtfully, "According to the intelligence on strength provided by Lady Tsunade, given the size of Kirigakure, it is impossible for them to inflict a devastating blow on Uzushiogakure."

"That's pretty much what I analyzed."

Having received recognition, Tsunade relaxed her tense nerves a little. She had a bad feeling when she learned that the Land of Whirlpools had retreated inland, but she kept it to herself.

"But there are exceptions, such as the Hidden Cloud Village attacking the Land of Whirlpools?"

“Impossible.” Tsunade said confidently, “In recent years, it’s not just Konoha and Sunagakure that have had conflicts. Iwagakure and Kumogakure have often tested each other and have had many clashes.”

"An attack on the Land of Whirlpools means declaring war on Konoha. Only Kirigakure, which is far away overseas, has the confidence to do so."

"Kumakuya Village won't fight on two fronts; they don't have that kind of abundant resources!"

"Besides, the Land of Whirlpools is almost directly east of the Land of Fire, and far from the Land of Lightning. What benefit could the Hidden Cloud Village gain from an attack?"

"Lady Tsunade is right. As long as the information isn't leaked, the Land of Whirlpools won't have any major problems." Seeing Tsunade's confidence, Yuuki secretly planted a seed of 'betraying information' and said no more.

Having seemingly regained her confidence, Tsunade took her leave after a hearty meal and drinks. It was time to catch up with Senju's former followers!

Watching Tsunade leave, Yuuki couldn't help but shake his head inwardly in denial.

It's normal that Tsunade, lacking an omniscient perspective, couldn't analyze the motives behind the Cloud Village's attack on the Land of Whirlpools.

After all, the tailed beasts have always been a secret of each village.

During the past decade of peace, even when the five villages tested each other, they never touched on the most sensitive issues.

In fact, apart from Konoha, the tailed beasts of the other four villages often riot!

To seal the Tailed Beasts, the village must sacrifice one or more genius ninjas, endure the economic devastation caused by the Tailed Beast Balls, and expend manpower and resources to conceal the news...

The expenses, when added up, amounted to an astronomical figure, which had a significant impact on the village's development and recovery!

The fact that the four villages couldn't keep up with Konoha's development might be partly due to the destruction caused by the tailed beasts.

In contrast, Konoha's sealing of the strongest Nine-Tails did not cause any disturbance!

The people in the next village are so hungry they're practically drooling!

Not to mention that Kumogakure attacked Uzushiogakure for the purpose of sealing techniques, even if Iwagakure and Sunagakure got involved, Yuuki was not surprised at all!

Back inside, Yuuki stood in front of a window, gazing at the large tree where the former 'Anbu' had been lying in wait.

Besides, Shimura Danzo has been quiet for so long, maybe he's brewing something big!

Konoha's Hot Pot King never disappoints!

...

The Land of Whirlpools, a hidden village, also serves as an intelligence hub for Konoha.

"Has the village not sent any orders or instructions for so long?"

Danzo Shimura narrowed his eyes, his powerful aura suppressing the kneeling Anbu members.

"Yes, Lord Danzo."

What exactly does the monkey want to do?

Danzo Shimura waved for the ANBU to leave, disdaining to make things difficult for a mere ANBU member, as it would be of no use anyway.

The situation in the Land of Whirlpools is neither good nor bad.

With its overseas defenses lost, it retreated to the inland areas of the vortex.

The Uzumaki clan, whose main techniques are sealing, are not skilled in water-style techniques and are essentially dispensable overseas!

Ok? !

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Shimura Danzo's mind, and a conjecture was born.

The monkey's instruction was to monitor Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village).

His mission had absolutely nothing to do with Mist Shadow.

So, was the crisis that the Land of Whirlpools suffered deliberately caused by the monkey?

Or is it to suppress the Senju family?

He can do whatever he wants to the Land of Whirlpools!

Danzo thought about it more and more and felt that his line of thinking was correct!

The opportunity is coming!

If they could control several members of the Uzumaki clan, perhaps they could become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki...

Danzo Shimura's desire grew stronger, and his once calm heart began to beat rapidly.

His greatest ambition is to replace Hiruzen and become Hokage!

Aspiring to become Hokage, Danzo Shimura currently avoids openly causing trouble for the Senju clan, instead seeking the support and approval of Lady Mito.

But vague and uncertain support can't compare to immediate benefits!

The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

With a physique more suited to sealing tailed beasts, he's guaranteed to be at least a Kage-level powerhouse!

"Open robbery is definitely not advisable, and attacking allies would severely damage the village's reputation."

"Therefore, it must be seized covertly..."

Thus, in the chaotic Land of Whirlpools, the Hidden Whirlpool Village welcomed several 'ally' guests.