What if Naruto lead The Uzumaki Clan

One of the worst periods in the history of the elemental nations had been the previous 20 years. There was no longer any kind of refuge available to the innocent people of the planet. And even the smallest squeak in the most remote places was filled with carnage and slaughter as a result of the fourth shinobi planet war, which wrecked havoc and disorder through all cities and villages across the globe. There were more than 50 million individuals on the planet 20 years ago. But the conflict had reduced that number to just 10 million. No one would be secure as long as the man was alive because Uchiha Mater's terrible forces surged over the areas of life and serenity. All of the countries in the region united to fight a common foe for the first time in history, but they were losing. The weak power of the allied shinobi nations had been unable to handle the evil forces of the Uchiah. In order to defeat his adversaries and maintain the prosperity of his pestu tranquil world, the fabled Uchiah used some of the most evil judu known to man. Moa had access to an almost limitless number of troops due to Zetsus' constantly growing population and their average strength was more than that of the typical Chunin. The cost was too great. Two humans would be sacrificed for every Zetsu dead. The human race has become gloomy and desparing. Nobody thought the Allied forces would ever overcome Mater's superpower. It was simply too difficult for any man to do. Only the five cage of the elemental nation successive deaths served to intensify these pessimistic ideas. The actually all powerful Uchiha had cast aside the ostensibly all powerful beings of each nation as weaklings, and many people had given up on the fight as a result of their deaths. However, in the midst of the darkest moments, a faint light would always shine magnificently, just like in all historical tales. As the supreme commander of the Allied Shinobi forces for 10 years, Uzumaki Narudo has been engaged in fierce combat with the Uchiah and his army. The Uzumaki alone is responsible for the humanity prolonged survival in the face of Matera and his Moon's eye plan. Matera and his henchmenha Obito were able to bring the Jubie back to life during the beginning of the battle. But that plan was abandoned when Nar and the former Hokag joined forces to tear it to pieces. Nar was able to seal some of the Jubie's strength into himself with the help of the strongest Chinobi in history, making the moon's eye plan ineffective. Just enough of another Kaobi had been stolen from the Jubie by Narudo to render it insufficiently strong for Moa to carry out his scheme. It was by a very narrow margin. Moa would have already ruled the world for more than 20 years if Narudo had possessed one quart less chakra. The situation appeared to be going well until Ma used his power over Obito to force him to employ the ghetto reneutsu outer path samsara of heavenly life technique in order to return to his former form with his true body. Matera fiercely used his renegon to capture all of the previous hokag and used his nojutsu soul absorption technique to extract their souls. Nar was left alone with his weak power after the previous cage was defeated. And it was also at that moment that Uchiha Sasake made the decision to join his ancestor. Nar understood that he had to live in order to ensure the survival of the planet because he had no chance against the combined strength of the two eternal Mangekio Sharing users. Moa would have more than enough power to employ his moon's eye plan if he were successful in killing Narut, which would mark the end of the human period. Everyone's top objective at that moment was to remove Uzuaki. Nar off the battlefield since neither Narut nor any member of the allied forces could permit that to occur. As Nar fled, many people were killed in opposition to the Uchiahs rule. The fact that the Uzumaki didn't know the majority of them spared him some of the guilt, but the deaths of two individuals at that time permanently altered Nar. Both Hayuga Hinata and Huno Sakura have sacrificed themselves for their leader and love. The world was too small for both Nar and Moa to live in. Thus, there was no chance that they could ever find harmony. Nar was then elevated to the position of supreme commander of the shinobi forces, and he has been escorting his soldiers into combat ever since. 10 years had passed since Naruto's final murder of Uchiah Sasake. In the end, the Elder Toad's vision came true. Nar and Sasake engaged in a deathdeying combat. Nar knew that they would never be the same again. And he was willing to murder Sasuke in order to save the lives of the other men who had been sacrificed as a result of him. Nar was fighting for the survival of both humans and Shinobi regardless of the cost to the Uchiah's life rather than for personal vengeance. Nar used a full power Bju Dama to wipe Sasake off the face of the planet using the Kaobi's full power and the chakra he had taken from the Jubie. Despite a protracted and difficult battle, Narudo ultimately prevailed. There was only one last Uchiha in the world and Uchiha Sasake was reduced to a charred crater on the planet. 5 years ago, Uchiha Mater himself went on a rampage that left a big crater in the middle of Hay Nokuni's greatest forest, which was once Konahagakir Nosado. No one had even bothered to clear the area of the debris. It was one of the few peaceful spots Narut could find in the troubled world because the location had grown to be associated with bad luck and many people avoided the entire forest. Over the last 5 years, Narudo has used his father's hirish nojutsu to teleport to the location of his former home whenever he had free time, and he has cleaned it by himself. Since he didn't want to accomplish his hobby so soon, he would never enlist the aid of any of his clones. Nar would get the smallest respit from his burdensome responsibilities whenever he visited the enormous crater and cleared the area of the dust and debris, which kept him sane. A Nar in his mid-30s mumbled, "Hey, Tu Chan." while sewing some seeds in the crater's dirt. How are you and Ka Chan up in heaven? When Narut visited the location, he would always speak alone with the former Hokag, but he would primarily speak to his father. Nar would see it as a spiritfilled monolith because the Hokag statue was completely destroyed, but the mountain where they once lived was still partially intact. Nar would strike up casual talks that he would have wanted to share with his father if he were still alive, but he would never discuss the war or his struggles with him. With a smile that was similar to the one he used as a child, Narut shouted, "I got another couple of confessions again this week." This was a huge relief to his own conscience because he didn't want to turn into an emotional wreck like many of the individuals he was in charge of. They were pretty cute, but they were too shy, and that kind of put me off. Most people knew why the most powerful man in the Shinobi forces had not had a committed girlfriend for the previous 20 years. He simply couldn't go past the fact that both the woman he loved and the woman who loved him died for him. Although it was encouraging that Narut no longer thinks about Hinata and Sakura as much, everyone, even Nar knew that the two ladies would always hold a special place in his heart, regardless of the passage of time. Nar laughed as he began to sew his second seed and remarked, "I am not bragging, but I have gotten even better looking than you two Chan." Nar was essentially a clone of his late father at the age of 36. Their eyes, hair, faces, and even body shapes were identical. Although he still shared his Uzumaki chakra with his mother, Naruto's tendency to inherit more from his mother than his father in his adolescence astonished him as he grew older. The fact that Nar resembled his mother and father made him happy since it gave him the impression that they were still alive inside of him. As he focused on his planting, Nar mumbled, "And even, you have to admit it. I have a cooler Howry than you." Naro had to focus on his father's uniform design and dress more ostentatious than other members of the Chernobyl forces because he was the supreme commander. True to his homeland, Narut dawned a normal Konahjun uniform underneath his Howy, which was similar to his father's, but read supreme commander rather than the Yandai Hokag and featured blue waves on the bottom instead of flames. The guy had just completed sewing the final seed required for the crater when a familiar voice inside Nar murmured, "It is time, Narut." Narut had finally finished cleaning up after 5 years and the forest will return to its previous state in a few years. I can feel the Zetsus coming already. You have about 3 minutes left. Okay, thanks Kurama. Nar had realized that he needed to cheat in order to defeat Ma because he could not win the war with only 5% of his warriors remaining. One year ago, the Supreme Commander completed a Fuenjutsu that he had been working on for the past 19 years. Nar had always considered it a sort of backup plan and never imagined that he would use it. But since it was now the last opportunity for humanity to survive, there was nothing else to do. By using the seal he had made, Nar would be able to travel back in time to the era of the waring clans and murder Moa before his strength reached its maximum. If the Uzumaki's calculations were accurate, he would have to expend all of the Caillou's chakra in addition to the strength he acquired from the Jubie in order to travel back so many years. Kurama would be temporarily killed by the burnout, but he would return in a few years. This would put Nar at a significant power disadvantage because he could only return with his own chakra. With the exception of Moa, Nar had become the most powerful man in the land throughout the two decades of the war. And even without his BU chakra, his personal abilities were unquestionably comparable to those of the previous Hokag. Therefore, he should have been able to defeat a much weaker Uchiha Matera in the past. Remember what I told you before. Don't worry about screwing up that past too much. No matter what, your existence is absolute. Nothing you do will cause you to never be born. The ancient beingings spoke in a serious manner. Even though you are sent back in time, you will still have the tiniest traces of me and the jubie in you. So, think of it as you are not a part of the natural process and more as a being that is outside of the world existence. The Narut that will be born from where you will go will no longer be you. Nar nodded and let out a sigh. I know Kurama, you are turning into a nagging father. The Kaobi shook his head and laughed. Even after so many years, you still enjoy pissing me off. With a laugh of his own, the commander turned to face the sky. Well, of course. Inside the spacious garden that served as his current cage, the Buju closed his eyes. Honestly, kid, it has been great knowing you. The air of the old man that I once knew. Nar returned the nod with a smile. The blonde man continued, his face hardened. It was truly an honor, Kurama. I know we will probably not see each other ever again, but I promise you that I will not fail this mission. I will go back and I will kill Luchiha Mater. Kurama laughed and gave a similar nod. You better kid. Give him an extra hard kick to the face. Okay. The Uzumaki gave a small laugh. You got it. Nar proceeded to the center of the crater where Konaha used to be and came to a halt there. Unbeknownst to the rest of the world, Narut had created a very complex web of seals inside Konaha's crater, which was so large that it extended into the forest. It took Nar nearly 20 years to complete all of the hidden seals. And as an Uzumaki Fuenjutsu specialist, it was his pride and joy. According to the Kaobi, Nar may be the Uzumaki with the most extensive mastery of fujutsu to date. Even his clan's former leader couldn't have constructed such an intricate network of seals. Although it had to be done, the commander repressed his anguish at being parted from all of his companions for all eternity. The enormous amount of chakra caused the surrounding area to tremble as Nar clutched his fists and flared it to maximum force. After spending the last 20 years learning as much as he could about the chakras of the Kaobi and the Jubie, Nar was now able to manipulate them as though they were his own. The ground started to tremble as the strain on Naruto's body was released by the use of the Kaobis and some of the Jubie's mass chakra. Narut let out a shrill cry into the sky and a familiar cloak of golden chakra burst from his body. The Uzumaki exclaimed, "Ha!" as his chakra produced a pillar of light that pierced the sky. The Kaobi said, "Let's do this, Nar." As he directed all of his chakra into his hosts veins, Nar was prepared to use his seal. After sensing that his power had reached its peak, the man touched both hands to the ground where the seal web was centered. Nar exhaled simply and started to push his chakra into the web of seals. Suddenly, a dazzling light filled the high nouni forest and the entire crater. The exhaust of Nar and his Buju chakra burning through the seals was the source of the huge amount of light which quickly became like a second sun on the earth. The pressure Nar was applying felt like it was tearing his body apart, but then he felt an upward force that pulled him into the air. J just a l little mo more and Narudo Kurama exclaimed his voice growing twisted. The Uzumaki pushed the remaining energy through his body as forcefully as he could and then his body was launched like a meteor into the air. As promised, Narut cleared the skies of all clouds within a 100 miles by forming a whirlpool of dazzling light. The power flowing through its domain was causing the Earth to tremble, and if it continued, a sizable chunk of the planet would be totally obliterated. Then all of a sudden, nothing was there. The forest was still standing. The seeds Narudo had sewn were still there, and everything was peaceful. However, Nar had left. The last time Nar was rendered unconscious by anything was at the conclusion of the battle with Moa, and that was a long time ago. However, Nar would always remember the strange sensation of waking up with a strange headache that persisted throughout the day. In order to relieve his headache, Nar usually lays down for a longer period of time. But he was too nervous to do so after using a seal that had taken him 20 years to create. The first thing Nar saw when he pushed himself to open his eyes was how blue the sky was, not a cloud in sight. There was a layer of long, soft grass beneath his body instead of the loose crater dirt. Nar couldn't recall how long it had been since he had experienced the cool sensation of lying on grass, but he remembered that it had previously been his favorite activity in Konaha. Nar could sense that he was losing power by hardly moving his hands. He had nearly depleted his chakra and was extremely feeble. Fortunately, Nar had considered this scenario and had returned with a chakra replenishing seal in his body seals. A few hours ago, the Uzumaki put a number of them on his body. They would activate on their own whenever his chakra levels dropped. And he could already feel them starting to rise as his reserves began to progressively replenish. As he pushed his body to sit up, Nar whispered to himself, "Man, that was a rough ride." His clothes were largely undamaged, but his Howry was shredded to pieces and barely fit on his torso. The commander noticed when he looked down. With a groan, Nar tore the remnants from his body and wiped the dust off his Junan uniform, which was amazingly still in pristine condition. He then examined every seal he had applied to his body and discovered that they were all undamaged, indicating that everything he had brought with him had returned safely, which was undoubtedly good news. Nar couldn't help but feel nostalgic as he looked around the place. At the time, it was just a nameless forest in the center of Hay Nokuni, but it was the Konaha forest. Nar glanced down at his hands and grinned quietly to himself. The man thought in silence, "Wow, it really worked. I am really back in time." He felt more optimistic than he had in the previous 20 years. Finding the location of the Uzumaki clan was the first stage in Naruto's well-th thoughtout plan of action before he went. Nar would work to stop that from ever occurring because he had realized that Moa had cultivated a great deal of hostility toward the world, mostly toward the Senju clan. In order to meet the Uchiah clan and have the opportunity to murder Uchia Matera for the sake of the world and his retribution, he would join the Uzumaki clan and work as a member of their system. Nar sighed and got to his feet, grinning slightly when he heard a creek close by. The man stumbled down to the small river and knelt down in front of it, muttering, "So thirsty!" As he drank the cold, pure water, the Uzumaki let out a small groan of relief and pleasure. In his own time, the pure water was a true delight for the great man because the water from the many rivers in High Nokuni had been largely tainted by the battle, making it taste terrible and frequently making Nar ill to his stomach. Nar sighed and used his hand to wipe his lips dry after drinking enough water, but he also glanced down at the water at that moment. The man noticed his mirror and mumbled in disbelief, "What is this?" Nar had changed from his appearance when he departed to what he appeared to be at the age of 20. The difference was obvious. He was less browned and had lost the wrinkles that had accumulated from his many hours of stress. Going back in time should just affect his immediate surroundings. His physical body shouldn't change at all. Perhaps this was because he used up all of his Biju chakra at once. This was definitely unexpected. Nar burst out laughing. Well, I can't say I am not happy about this. Abruptly, Nar heard a set of quick footfall approaching him from the forest to his right. Nar instinctively pulled one of his tri-pronged canai from his wrist and gripped it firmly. However, he was not prepared for what emerged from the jungle a few seconds later. Instead of an ugly Zetsu leaping at him, he was met with a stunning woman whose red hair reminded Nar of his mother. The young woman yelled out, "Watch out!" as she fell in Naruto's direction. The woman was surprisingly light in Naruto's arms as he instinctively moved forward and grabbed her. Nar gazed down into his arms and into a pair of light purple eyes that seemed so pure and innocent. Nar had to acknowledge that she was among the most gorgeous women he had ever seen in his life. After refocusing his vision and taking in the complete image of her face, she exuded a feeling of grandeur and had an angelic face. Nar gently put the woman to her feet and said, "Are you all right, miss? You're hurt," the man said, noticing that she had a lot of blood leaking through her white clothing. The woman attempted to drag Nar out of the location in a very frantic manner. "You have to leave this area. There are a lot of people coming this way." Oddly, Nar could still sense their bad feelings, and his eyes narrowed as he saw numerous chakra signatures approaching them. What the hell, Kurama? Why do I still have this power when I can no longer sense Kurama? Shaking his mind away from the thought, Nar turned his attention to the group of people approaching who were probably pursuing the woman behind him. The woman said, "What are you doing? They will kill you if you don't run." But Naruto's eyes saw a flag coming out of the trees, so her words were ignored. Uchiha!" Nar yelled angrily, releasing his potent chakra that had been half restored. Tens of people jumped out of the treeine with guns in their hands. As soon as Nar said the word, the sheringan was the one thing that Nar detested more than everything else in his life. Nar was enraged by the fact that they all shared the same red eyes as the man who killed nearly everyone in his immediate vicinity. The Uchiha group's apparent commander said, "Kill her." As they gestured at her, the woman stumbled back and was about to leave Narudo because they were still pursuing her. But she was halted when she sensed the man's chakra aura flash. The woman was stunned because aside from Senju Hashiama, with whom she had grown up, she had never experienced such a strong chakra signature. Gripping his hands, Nar discreetly flung his triangai up to the spot where the Uchiah were leaping down. The man muttered, "Hi no jutsu." as he immediately slaughtered the first five uchiha and disappeared from view. The other was stunned by the unexpected death of their commander and companions, and they were also stunned by the obvious murderous purpose that pervaded the room. Blood was splattering indiscriminately around the jungle as Nar utilized his momentum to ruthlessly slaughter anyone who stood in his way. The woman was stunned and in awe as she saw Nar destroy one of the Ichiha's fighting units with ease. Futon atsugi Nar exclaimed and the lands in front of him were torn apart by a powerful windstorm in a second. The strong and violent wind ripped the remainder of the Uchiah family around the guy to pieces and none of them lived to see the next day. As the wind continued to obliterate a significant portion of the forest. Nar was startled out of his days and began to feel a little guilty about causing harm to the place he held in such high regard. As Nar hit the ground, a sharp pain stabbed him in the brain. her. The woman hurried up to him and knelt down, still in disbelief at the man's strength. "Hey, are you all right?" Nar had a terrible headache and was in a lot of agony, but he forced his eyelids open. "Who or why you?" the man strained feebly. The woman put a hand on Naruto's shoulder while wearing a worried expression. As she raised Nar and carried his weight on her shoulders, the woman whispered, "I am Uzu Makiito. You save me so I will save you. Don't worry, I'll get you some help. The Uzumaki clan has faced some challenges during the last two decades. The Uzumakis have been regarded as some of the most powerful individuals in the Elemental Nations since their inception, although their reputation has begun to fade into fiction. Both their adversaries, the Uchiah Clan, and their near relative, the Senu clan, have become more wellknown than the Fuenjutsu masters of elemental nations. It was unfortunate that the Uzumaki clan's most recent generation lacked the skills and strength of their Senju and Uchiah forebears. Both Senju Hashiama and Uchiha Mater were regarded as the two most formidable ninjas in the region and their names had become legendary in the Shinobi world. The Uzumakis were embarrassed by the fact that their names had been obscured by their fame and success. One of the most revered and respected individuals in the elemental nations, Uzumaki Genri is currently the leader of the Uzumaki. Like his Uchiha and Senju counterparts, the older Shinobi had accepted the role of adviser to the younger generation, but he secretly resented the lack of influence his kids possessed. Originally, Genri had three children, a girl and two older sons. Genres had great expectations for the twin boys when they were born, but they died a few years ago in combat. Then there was his little child, who was undoubtedly his favorite. Since she was the only successor to the clan following the deaths of her brothers, Genri usai had no choice but to train her as well. However, Genri never wanted to teach his daughter to be a Kunoichi because he simply desired peace and happiness for his young daughter. Although Uzzumaki Midito was far more talented than her brothers and absorbed her father's lessons with ease, she lacked the necessary strength. Perhaps the reason the Uzumaki were not as sought-after on missions as the battleh hardened Uchiha and Senju was because Fu andjutsu weren't really intended to be utilized in combat. However, the Uzumaki have one advantage over the other two clans. They are extremely strong and long-ived. The fact that the Uzumaki members bodies were much more resilient and well suited for training and combat gave Genri a great deal of hope. The Uzumakis should be among the most combat oriented people in the land because of their strong bodies, and they will eventually outnumber even their relatives, the Senzu clan and the Uchiah clan. The Uzumaki clan currently resides on a sizable island near the outskirts of H High Nokuni, where they have access to natural water barriers. For the Uzumaki family, who had only moved to the island 10 years prior, it was a relatively new sanctuary. But thus far, it had served them well, and there was optimism that their house would endure for a very long time. The main library and the clan leader residence were situated on a sizable hill called 10K, Heaven's Blessing, at the island's highest point. It was Usuzuaki Genri's favorite spot and offered a broad view over the island's settlement in the ocean. During Hanami season, the elderly man liked to watch the Sakura blossoms fall to the ground while enjoying tea with his wife and daughter in their spacious backyard. Genri usai sitting in his usual chair and gazing into his personal cherry forest mumbled, "I wonder where Midochan is right now. She hasn't sent anything back about her position yet." A week ago, the elderly man sent Meo on a mission, and he was starting to worry because she hadn't returned his calls or messages. The young woman should have finished the straightforward information gathering job in 3 days, but it has already been a week. The father wanted to send someone out to find his daughter and bring her home since he was becoming upset. Beside the clan leader, a soft, compassionate voice remarked, "I'm sure she is fine." Miditochan is a strong girl, and I know that she will come back soon. Genry Usai bowed and grinned at the old woman next to him. "Well, she is our daughter after all." The elderly woman, who was Genri<unk>s wife, was among the world's most compassionate people. When Uzzuaki Redsu was younger, she was a medical kunichi and one of the best at removing poison from the body. One of the most revered Kunoichi in the world, the woman had saved thousands of lives during her lifetime, including her husbands 40 years prior. Retszu gave her husband a grin in return and extended her hand to take his. So, have you come to a decision about Mitochan's marriage into the Senju clan? With a groan, Genri tightened his hold on his wife's hand. With conviction in his voice, the guy stated, "I still don't want to let her go. Midoch is strong, and I know she would be able to lead our people. I don't want to just send her off to the Senju clan just so our clans can be closer. The elderly woman nodded and grinned. And you don't want to let her darling daughter go, right? With a gentle smile, the leader turned to face his wife. You really know be better than anyone. Leaning onto her soulmate, Retszu giggled softly. With pride in her eyes, the elderly woman remarked, "I feel the same way, too. Miditochan is our daughter, not some bargaining chip. If the Senju clan really respects our blood ties, then they would be close to us without the need of a political marriage. Genri gave a nod. The man mumbled, <unk>I agree, and then let out a sigh. But how does Mitochan feel about this? She grew up with Hashiama. Does she want to marry him? Retsu shook her head and sighed as well. No, the smiling woman said. Genri nodded in comprehension as he said. Midoch grew up with Hashiamakun like siblings. She thinks of him like an older brother, nothing more. It is no mystery to most people that Hashiamaun had liked Midoch for a while now, but it is only one-sided. Midoch has no romantic feelings for him. Genri took a sip of his tea and groaned. With a faint smile, the leader declared, "Then it is decided. I will turn down the marriage proposal. Our daughter will marry for herself, not for the clan." Ratsu nodded and grinned. Yes, w where am I? As he gradually came to, Nar thought in silence. The man was in a dreadful state. His throat was very dry, his head was still hurting, and his body was sore. Nar still had vivid memories of the previous events, but he was still baffled by the sudden onset of an excruciatingly painful headache. Nar had never experienced anything like this before. It felt like a very sharp needle had pierced his brain and was twitching inside his skull. It could have been the most agonizing thing he had ever gone through. Nar used his nose to sense his surroundings because he was still a little affected by his headache and didn't want to use his eyes just yet. Nar seemed to have retained some of his abilities even after being cut off from the Kaobi. If his battle with the Uchiah was any indication, he was still able to employ his keen sense of smell and his ability to detect bad emotions. Nar sniffed around a while and realized that he was still in the forest. He would always remember the scent of the dirt and trees, but there was something in the air that he couldn't identify. Nar didn't know what it was, but it smelled like Sakura flowers with a faint trace of roses. Dude, I'm really thirsty. Nar tried to force himself into a sitting position by moving his arm and grunting. After a few period of difficulty, the man finally sat up and began to massage his eyes. The man slowly opened his eyes to try to see where he was. After taking in the light, Narut ignored the minor sting in his eyes and waited for them to concentrate. A few steps from Narut, a rather relieved voice said, "Oh, you're awake." The man turned to see the same woman he had seen earlier. This woman was the one who cared for the man when he passed out from a violent headache. And it was from her that he first noticed the beautiful smell. However, Nar suddenly realized that the woman had just before he fainted, given him her name, Uzu Makio. During one of Naruto's early days at the academy, Uruka sensei was telling the students about the village's history in the former Hokag when he first heard of Uzumakimito. At that point, Narut discovered that Uzzumaki Mito was the Shoddai's wife. It was odd that he hadn't realized they shared a last name at the time. The elderly Uzumaki at the time was like a mother figure to Kosa, and Naruto's mother had informed him that she had met Mido when she first came to Konaha. In his imagination, Uzuzuaki Mito had always been an elderly woman with gray hair. But the real Mito in front of him was radiant with vitality and had vivid red hair, which Nar loved. Nar couldn't help but feel unreal as he glanced back up at the young, attractive woman in front of him. Mido crouched down in front of Nar and grinned, "Are you all right? That was quite an experience you had." After being awakened from his days, Nar managed a little nod. The man grinned and answered, "Yes, I am fine. Thank you so much for taking care of me. The young woman simply waved him away while continuing to grin at him. Midito grinned and added, <unk>No problem at all. It is the least I can do after you saved me from those Uchiho. And I can't just leave another Uzumaki behind, can I? Startled, the blonde man glanced up at the woman. How did you know I am an Uzumaki? Mito grinned. The girl said proudly, "I may not be one of the best chakra sensors out there, but I am good enough to tell that you have chakra that belongs to the Uzumaki clan. So, did Tuchan send you here to back me up?" Nar shook his head, observing the direction of the discourse. The girl was also taken aback when the man responded, "No, I was actually on a trip to find the Uzumaki clan." Before traveling back in time, Narudo had come up with the perfect cover up. I am an Uzumaki, but I have been living with my parents this whole time, and I have never actually seen our home. He had done some research and discovered that some Uzuaki had severed their ties to the clan in order to live as regular civilians, so this was the ideal excuse for him. Startled, the girl took a seat on the floor. "Really?" Mito asked, tilting her head thoughtfully. "I know about some members that have broken off contact with the clan, but I've actually never met one before." The man was delighted by Midito<unk>s pleasant and easygoing demeanor. Well, I am one of them. Mito grinned and nodded. So, where are your parents now? Are they thinking of coming back to the clan? Nar shook his head and his face clouded. The man's eyes widened as he whispered angrily, "My parents are dead. They were both killed by the Uchiah clan." With her eyes sideways, Mito said, "I am sorry. I didn't mean to bring that up." Nar grinned at Mito and shook his head at his bad feelings. The girl looked back at the man who responded. I should apologize for being angry, but it's okay, Mitoan. It is still kind of a sore subject for me. Mito gave a headshake. No, I completely understand. After all of that, the two Uzumakis were silent for a bit since they were unsure of what to say. Looking down at the ground, Mito was fumbling with a blade of grass, trying to think of something new to say. On the other hand, Nar was focusing entirely on the woman in front of him. In his opinion, Mito was a truly lovely girl with an endearing, angelic face. Her red hair appeared extremely smooth to the touch and cascaded down to the small of her back. Then, she wore a sophisticated white kimono, which completed her flawless appearance. Naruto's eyes expanded abruptly. The man remembered her wound and noticed the blood on her kimono. "Mid san, are your own wounds treated?" he questioned. Mito nodded and grinned. Yes, I am a novice medical kunoichi and I healed myself. With a nod, the male Uzuzuaki surveyed the forest. Then we should leave this forest soon. The ais of Uzuaki let out a sigh. That is the problem. This forest is close to the main base of the Uchiah clan, and if we get caught by them, we are done for. Naruto's eyes went wide with surprise. Since this is the location of the Uchia's base, Uchiha Matera ought to be here. The man thought as his body experienced an uncontrollable rush of survival impulses. After 20 years of attempting to withstand Moa's onslaught, Narudo had become a little cautious of the man and felt uneasy being so close to the Uchiha. Matera had god-like abilities in his day because he was the Juniki of the Jubie. And Narut shuddered when he considered the Rakudo Senins might. The younger Moa could have been killed by the Uzumaki at that moment, but he restrained himself. Nar was far weaker than his true self without Kurama and his share of the Jubie's chakra and he still didn't know enough about his own strength to battle Uchiha Matera. Nar turned to the young woman and said, "So the Uchiah are out looking for you." Mito gave a solemn nod. The girl said under a hint of stress, "Yes, I was sent on a mission to gather some intelligence from the Uchia, and it seems that they discovered me on the job. It seems that they know of my true identity as the Aerys of the Uzumaki clan and they wanted to either capture me or kill me. Nar gave a nod. The guy muttered with a hint of hatred in his voice, it is safe to assume that with our clan being so close with the Senju clan, it is only natural that the Uchiah would want to use our Ays as leverage against the Senju. Those damn Uchihas will do anything to get their way. So, are you feeling rested enough to travel now? We need to find a way out of here. the Uzumaki Aerys asked, giving a somber nod before turning back to face the guy. With a nod, the blonde man got to his feet. The man said, "I'm ready to go." and began to stretch his muscles and tendons. Mito grinned and nodded. "Great, let's<unk> go." Narudo couldn't help but feel sentimental as he ran with Mido through the forest surrounded by enormous trees. It made him think of the Chunin exams and the forest of death. It seemed unbelievable to realize that more than two decades had passed since then. Nar still loved his memories with Sakura and the other rookie nine, but he no longer had any camaraderie with Sasake. Throughout the years, none of Naruto's childhood buddies survived the battle. They all died. The notion of his buddies made Nar sigh inwardly because given his previous assignment, it was likely that none of them would even be born. Mito snapped Nar out of his revery with the words, "I think we are going in the right direction. It is about sundown and we need to head west. So all we need is to follow the sun. Nar gave a nod of agreement. So the Uzumaki clan is located in the south of here. The man mumbled. Yes. Mito grinned as he nodded and turned back. The girl smiled brightly and added, "That's right. I forgot you had never been home before. We have relocated to an island of the coast of H nouni. We moved there 10 years ago and it has been great." The idea of seeing his ancestors house made Narut grin. It sounds great. I look forward to seeing it for the first time. The two Uzumakis were nearly at the boundary of the area as they kept moving through the woodland in quiet. Everything was going great so far with no indications of movement around them. But Narut was beginning to have his doubts. Exiting the woodland was too simple. It was like walking out of a park. The individual created a mental map of his surroundings by closing his eyes and using all of his senses. Naruto's hunch was confirmed when he noticed some negative emotion signatures following them. They were purposefully trying to blend in and they were around 100 ft back. After acting as though nothing had happened, Nar narrowed his eyes and glanced at Mido. Narudo said, "Mid san, is the location of the Uzumaki clan a secret?" Mito only nodded, a little takenback by the question. Apart from the Senju clan, no one really knows of our location. At the gullible meo, Narut nodded and moaned inwardly. It was clear that the girl was still a young, inexperienced female. It is possible that he was spying on them for other clans. As a converted Uzuaki, Midito was much too trusting, which was undoubtedly bad for the girl. Returning to Naruto's primary concern, it was reasonable to infer that the Uchia were intentionally allowing them to flee so they could follow them about and find out where the Uzumaki clan was. As he ran on with his clan ays, Narut mumbled, "Okay, Mitosan, don't act any differently." The words, "There are about 10 Uchias following us 100 ft back." Caused Mido<unk>'s eyes to expand, but he was able to control himself. They are purposely letting us go in order to follow behind us. They want to find out where our clan is located. Mido mumbled coveredly in acknowledgement, furious that she had missed it. "Okay, so we should confront the now." Nar gave a slight shake of his head. No, while that may end their pursuit, it may also attract the attention of other Uchiahs near them. We have to get rid of them as quickly and silently as we can. The Aerys gave a nod of approval. The girl answered somewhat shyly, "All right, but I am not so much of a fighter myself. I am more of a medic and stealth Kunoichi." The girl received a warm smile from the blonde man. Well, this is where I come in. Don't worry, Midos. just leave everything to me. It was reasonable to assume that the Uchia were running at the same speed as Narut because he was aware of how fast he and Mito were moving and they were making every effort to maintain a constant distance from them. The Uzumaki and their pursuers were about 100 ft away and given their speed, it would take them around 10 seconds to cover that distance. As he prepared his Hiishin jutsu shiki and directed further chakra toward his feet, Narut grinned to himself. Narudo had mastered his father's hirish nojutsu throughout the years and he was even able to plant the jutsu shiki via his own feet. Thus, Nar planted five jutsu shaikis on the five branches he stepped on throughout the course of the following 10 seconds. And at the conclusion of those 10 seconds, Nar attacked. Mito was taken aback when Nar abruptly vanished. He moved so quickly that she was unable to follow his movements. It's safe to assume that the girl was surprised when she froze in place and turned to face the scene. Although Midito had not witnessed its actual efficacy, Naro had previously performed the identical judu to defeat the majority of the Uchiah. In less than a second, Mito spun around and saw Nar severing the jugulars of all 10 of the Uchiha. The Uchiha family didn't even know what had hit them, so they had no chance to defend themselves. They were all slaughtered like sheep in a split second, and all that was visible to them was a glimpse of Naruto's golden hair. Midito mumbled, amazed at her fellow Huzamaki<unk>s strength. I incredible. Gripping his fists together, Nar stood over the Uchiah's fallen corpses, his face expressionless, Nar was able to assess how much power he still had after using the Hiishin nojutsu for a brief moment. When he was simply teleporting himself, using the hiishin didn't deplete any chakra, but it would demonstrate to him the extent of his chakra reserves and the capacity of his body. Nar came to the conclusion that he still had the chakra of an average cage, which was still a lot, but not nearly as much as he had in his earlier days. I need to work on building up a larger reserve because I would need it if I were to fight Uchiah Matera later on. Nar still needed to practice his other jutsu, especially the cage Bunchon and Rasengon. Although his cage bunch would likely be cut in half, Nar was certain that the reenon would not pose any threat at all because his chakra control should have increased at the loss of some of his chakra. After gaining so much experience and expertise as a shinobi, Nar would no longer frequently create large numbers of clones for combat, but he would still use them for training. Being unable to do so would significantly hinder his advancement. Nar sighing, he leapt back to his future commander and smiled at her. There, let's<unk> get going now. Mito only bowed slightly while continuing to gaze in wonder at the man. T that was amazing. The girl gleefully shouted. I've never seen anyone move so fast before. The girl's delight and innocence made Nar laugh and it made him feel good on the inside. Thank you, Mido San. Hopefully, my skills will allow me back into the clan. The Aerys gave a hearty nod. The girl skipped a little and chirped joyfully. I am sure that my two Chan would be delighted to have someone like you in our clan. Let's hurry back. I have to introduce you to my two Chan. Nar was grinning as he and Uzumakimito raced across a section of the vast ocean. The young woman was right. Nar could already tell from chakra signals that the Uzumaki clan was located just off the coast of Hokkuni. For the first time in his life, Nar was excited to visit his actual clan house. These individuals were his family, which he sorely needed as a child. When he was an orphan in Konaha, the Uzumaki had long pondered about his family and never imagined that he would eventually become a member of the original Uzumaki clan. Nar had always harbored resentment at the destruction of their village and the masters of Fuanjutsu during the second Shinobi World War. But now he had an opportunity to make amends. Nar intends to elevate the Uzumaki clan over the Uchiah and Senju to the position of strongest clan in the elemental nations. Even in his own time, Nar had considered restoring the Uzumaki clan as a side project. He intended to rebuild his lost clan on his own following the war. But there was a simpler solution. Nar would be able to fight the Uchiah clan and defeat Uchiah Matera before he could ever get such power if he were to elevate the Uzumaki clan to the top of the elemental nations. Nar was well aware that this would significantly alter the future, but the change was necessary. The creation of the Shinobi villages was obviously a brilliant plan that greatly benefited the world, but Nar will make some adjustments. The cycle of hatred will come to a stop when Nar destroys the Uchiah clan before any villages are established. Midito exclaimed joyfully, "We are almost there, Naran." She was eager to be home at last. Nar grinned and nodded in return. "Yes, I can sense some people already." Mido winked as he turned to face Nar. The girl replied, "When we get back, I will introduce you to Tu Chan." And Nar nodded affirmatively. "I know you are an Uzumaki and you belong here with us, but you still have to be passed by the leader first." Naro quietly answered, "That is very understandable. I look forward to meeting the leader of our clan." Mido laughed and turned to face the future. Tu Chan might be a lot different than what you imagine. That tends to be the general result of everyone meeting Tu Chan for the first time. Despite not understanding what Mito was talking about, Narut nodded. In his mind, he imagined that his clan's leader would be an elderly man with a lifetime of wisdom to impart to his young charges like to the Sandame Hokag. Naturally, Narut has heard a lot about Uzumaki Genri, the leader of the Uzumaki clan. His ancestor, Uzumaki Genri, was the subject of Naruto<unk>'s most thorough inquiry into the past and its inhabitants during his own time. Although there was little information available on the former Uzumaki leader, the books did portray him as a brilliant leader who was adored and respected by his people. Because of that face alone, Nar respected the man. His ancestor was a man who took care of his family and house, and that was all Nar wanted in a leader. According to Nar, a leader's ability to inspire and uplift his followers is his most valuable quality. If he can achieve that, power may not always be required. Nar was taken aback by the massive size of the Uzumaki clan compound when the two Uzumakis eventually arrived at the main entrance. Nar recognized that it was not a typical gate because it had multiple layers of seals and created on its surface. Based on his deductions, he discovered that if someone attempted to forcefully break the gate, the gate would automatically absorb the trespassor's chakra and use it to enforce its own defenses. The gate guarding the Uzumaki family's residence was quite stunning. As she approached the gate and put her palm on a talisman of some kind, Mito was beaming. The young woman said, "I'm home." As the enormous bolts and gears of the gate began to move, and she channeled some chakra via the talisman. With an air of seriousness, Nar stood behind Mito, preparing to meet with his clan. When the gate was opened, a girl no older than Mito screamed, Mitochan, and rushed out. The sight of the other girl made Mito smile broadly and she rushed toward her, her arms spread wide. Mito exclaimed, "Osca Chan," and gave her best pal the strongest embrace she could. Like Mito, Oscar was a girl with the traditional Uzuaki red hair color. She pulled her hair up to the top of her back in a ponytail braid. Naruto thought about how Oscar was dressed like a young cowgirl with a white cowboy hat on her head and a peach-colored vest over a pink blouse and blue pants. Although dressing so ostentatious as a ninja was definitely not common, the girl looked good in it and Nar found her to be rather adorable. Another voice said, "Mid Obakin, as a young boy, perhaps 10 years old, rushed out of the gate, your home." In a desperate attempt to embrace the boy, Mito withdrew from Osca. Mito exclaimed, "Renchan." As a few tears fell from her eyes. The image made Nar smile a little. It seemed that Mito has been sorely missed throughout her expedition. Nar couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic as he gazed at the small child. Something about the boy's features made him think of Konahamaru. Though their facial structures were somewhat similar, the youngster was obviously younger than Naruto's surrogate sibling. The Uzumaki boy<unk>s hair was similar to Mitos in color, but it was slightly darker and also spiky. Oake wiped her eyes of the tears. A group of people, mostly clan civilians, started to emerge from behind the gate, and the girl said, "What took you so long, Midochan? We were all so worried. They were relieved that their future leader had arrived home safely. Mido cradled the boy's head to her bosom and glanced up at her companion. The girl stated shyly, "I was late because I had some issues during my mission. I'm sorry for worrying you all." Naruto's eyes widened as he looked at the throng of people behind the gate, nearly all of whom had red hair. It seemed unreal to Nar to realize that everyone in front of him was a member of the Uzumaki clan, a group of people who had all died during his lifetime. Although Narut had only encountered a small number of Uzumakis in his life, he had never met a typical Uzumaki before, and all of them, aside from his mother, were strange at first. Nar felt joy as he gazed at the crowd with his sentimental eyes. These were his family, his people. They were related to him. They were of the same blood. The Uzumaki's joyful and carefree grins reminded Nar of his own childhood in Konaha when everything was still quiet. Their smiles were strikingly alike. An emotive voice cut through the other conversation. Your home, Midochan. With tears in her eyes, Mito turned to see where the sound had come from. Her parents were standing there, grinning with relief. The clan's Aerys exclaimed, "To Chan, Ka Chan." As she rushed forward and jumped into her parents' cozy embrace like a young child, Genri and Retsu embraced their daughter with joy and gave her a tender embrace. The clan leader grinned as he muttered, "I knew you would make it home. I was so very worried, but I knew you would come back to us. Her daughter nodded into their arms, and Retszu grinned. Yes, welcome home, Mitochan. At the site, Narut grinned joyfully and slightly amusedly. The Uchiha clan and the Uzumaki clan were undoubtedly extremely different. The fact that the clan's ais could still act like such a young child in front of so many people in public was astounding. In addition, the village leaders appeared to be an elderly, retired couple who would prefer to play with their grandchildren than guide their tribe to fame. Nar would find his clan's love for one another to be lovely and warm, even though it would seem strange and absurd to other clans. After all, a clan or village should be a large family that looks out for one another. The power of the clan would be enhanced more by a close link among its members than by any kind of training. The elderly man had seen a young guy standing in front of him a few minutes prior, but he chose to savor his reunion with his daughter before speaking to the enigmatic young man. Genry us gaze finally settled on Nar. Genri directed everyone's attention to the blonde man and questioned, "And who might this young man be?" The unexpected focus on Nar startled him, and he was instantly roused from his days. The young man smiled and replied, "Hello, sir." with courtesy. Midito grinned as she withdrew from her parents' hug. This is Uzumaki Narudo. He was the one who saved me on the mission. The fact that the blonde man was an Uzumaki astounded everyone in the neighborhood, but they were even more shocked that he had saved their Aerys during her expedition. Ren and Osca both gave Narut a warm smile and a grateful look for saving their aunt and best friend. When Retszu felt the man's chakra and discovered that he was facing an Uzumaki, she grinned because only their own clan members would possess such an odd chakra. Genri approached Nar, his slender gaze fixed on the young man's own blue eyes. Uzzumaki. Nar. With a blank expression, Nar nodded. Hi. The Uzumaki's chief gave a nod and then grinned. Well, please come in and let me treat you to a cup of tea. We have a lot to discuss. The blonde Uzu Maki gave a head nod. "Of course, sir." Nar entered a place that was exclusively his family's and no one else's for the first time in his life. In his view, it was almost perfect, even though it might not have been as illustrious and affluent as Konaho was in his own day. He desperately wanted to see this. On the streets, kids are joyfully strolling beside their parents while enjoying a treat. Nar had not witnessed such joy and celebration in the hamlet for two decades. Similar to Konaha, there were numerous stalls and shops open for the village's regular patrons, which greatly appeals to Naruto's sense of nostalgia. He could hear the gentle sound of the breeze through the trees around him, smell the delicious aroma of grilled squid and steamed buns, and smell the odd smell of the ocean coming from the village's edge. Nar felt a knot in his throat as he and his ancestors strolled down the bustling, joyous street, which seemed uncannily similar to Konaha. Nar felt inspired and hopeful that he could actually alter the future, that he needed to do so just by looking at these individuals. Nar would die before he could let Uiha Mater's evil scheme come to pass. Thus, he will never permit him to build it again. Even after so many years of conflict and violence, Nar still felt that genuine peace was possible and that he would bring it about. It was the laughter and smiles of people that he needed to defend. Mito, who was strolling alongside her mother, gazed in awe at Nar. Less than a day after they first met, the man had already had a profound effect on her life. Midito trembled at the prospect of being taken prisoner by the Uchiha if Narut hadn't rescued her from the forest. She would ensure that the man would have a place in his home because he had saved her life. After giving her daughter a quick glance, Retszu put her arm around her shoulder. Are you all right, Midochan? Mido grinned and gave her mother a nod. Yes, Kachchan. I am just tired. Retszu nodded, aware that her daughter was bothered by something else. The matriarch side to herself as she kept walking in the direction of her husband's main office. Retszu, who has been a Kunoichi for more than 30 years, had a keen sense of people and could tell that the young man in front of her was concealing something. Even though Retszu was certain that the man had no malicious intent against them, she still harbored some suspicions about his personality. Genri noticed that they were almost at his workplace as he peered ahead. We are here, Naran. Shortly, interrupting his leisurely stroll around the hamlet. Nar glanced at the man and gave him a nod. The old man noted that the young man was happier than usual when he said, "Hi, are you having a good time just looking around?" asked the Usuzamaki's leader, grinning at the young man. The blonde grinned broadly as he nodded. Genri recognized the somber undertone in Naruto<unk>'s voice as he answered, "Yes, it really has been a while since I have been in such a happy place. It is refreshing to see that some places still have peace in times of turmoil. Genry us noticed that Nar was a little more at ease and that the feelings in his eyes were genuine. We try very hard to keep our peaceful lifestyle afloat, but that is becoming more and more difficult in these times. The Uzumaki group entered a sizable structure with a traditional Japanese architectural style. Although it was the same size as the Hokag building in Konaha, this was more of a typical large residence for some wealthy people than a military headquarters. Nar was thrilled by the abundance of Sakura trees that lined the outside of the big building in a parallel arrangement. He had always liked the scent and appearance of Sakura trees since they were calming. Since Nar had become accustomed to being in a militaristic setting, he felt somewhat familiar when they passed some guards who were watching the structure with a somber facade on their faces. Nar followed his future leader closely. With their own guards, the Uzumaki group ascended some spectacular wooden steps and eventually arrived at the Uzumaki leader's main office. After another minute of travel, Narut thought it was a grand office. It had a big double door with elaborate patterns of different whirlpools on it. And when it was opened, it showed a chamber that was actually carved out of marble. The walls were composed of numerous enormous iron stones covered in black marble plating, and the floor was entirely fashioned from marble with black and white patterns. Impressive collections of artwork and antiques were also housed on the shelves on the rooms edges. All things considered, the space was appropriate for a man such as Usuzu Maki Genri. As Genri took his customary seat, Nar stood in front of his desk. I must thank you for saving my daughter, Narut San. The blonde man gave a slight shake of his head and grinned. Nar retorted respectfully. "It was the right thing to do," Genri sama. I would never let a group of shinobi all target one woman. Midito was grinning as she stood next to her father's seat, still feeling incredibly thankful that Narudo had made the extra effort to save her. Retszu needed to know if the man had any hidden agenda, but she was also happy that he had saved her daughter. The Uzumaki clan matriarch positioned herself close to her husband and daughter so she could see the entire interview. The elderly man put his arms on his desk and leaned forward. Please don't think of me as rude, but before you saved my daughter, did you know who she was? The obvious question of Naruto's motivation astounded Mitochan the girl said quite angrily before the girl could continue Nar interrupted all right. Mito crossed her arms and grunted saying I don't<unk>t take any offense to that. She was still upset at her father's lack of empathy but to answer you questioned Genry Sai Sana. No I did not know who Mido sama was before I rescued her. Genri gave a seemingly contended nod. So, what were you doing in that area of High Nokuni in the first place? That area belongs to the Uchiha clan. The mention of the Uchiah caused Naruto<unk>'s eyes to slightly cloud, but he quickly collected himself. Genri and Retsu showed no reaction, but the blonde replied, "I was actually looking for the Uzumaki clan. I've been looking for this place for quite some time now. I have been searching all over Hyokuni and was just passing by that forest when I ran into Mido Sama. Honestly, I didn't even know that I was in Uchiah territory. At last, Retszu raised her voice. As her husband nodded in agreement, the woman remarked, "I can sense that you were indeed in Uzumaki. Can you please tell me where you were for the majority of your life? It seems that you are not entirely from the Uzumaki clan." Mido turned to face Nar and listened intently to what he had to say. In a courteous manner, the guy told his boss and his leader's wife, "My mother was an Uzumaki, and I inherited my Uzumaki chakra from her. My father was not. Everyone saw the hatred in Naruto<unk>'s eyes as he mentioned the Uchiah clan. I have always lived in the outskirts of Mizu Nounkuni with my parents until they were killed by several Uchiahs a few years ago. Genriusai gave a nod. I am sorry for your parents. No matter what, they are a part of our clan. After giving a nod, Nar went on with his story. The young man looked down somewhat and added, "My parents had always kept it a secret from me. I didn't know about our clan when I was younger. Midito sympathized with her new acquaintance and wanted him to become a part of the Uzumaki family's large family. I only found out after their death in their will. They told me to return to the clan so I would have a home again. After that, I began to train harder on my skills while I looked for the clan. And that brings me here. Ratsu nodded her head, momentarily content. Many of our clan members had departed the clan several decades ago. It was after a great war and some of us really wanted to leave to become normal civilians, stated the woman in a mournful voice. Your mother was undoubtedly one of them. It is unfortunate that even after leaving, she was still killed by the Uchi. Genri sighed, already feeling a little worn out. So, your mother was the one who taught Yunjutsu. Nar gave a head nod. Yes, but my father was also a shinobi and he taught me as well. And I gained the power I have no way after their deaths. With a faint undertone of admiration, Genriusai said, "So you trained yourself for the past few years. I assume that you training has worked, seeing that you were able to save my daughter." Midito nodded excitedly and grinned. As her parents were taken aback by the news, the girl said, "Yeah, I have never seen anyone as fast as Narudo San before. Not even Hashiama or Toborama are as fast as him. He defeated all 10 UIs chasing me in under a second. I never thought anyone could be so fast." Retszu turned to face Naro. So are you a taijutsu focused ninja? Narut san negatively. Narudo shook his head. No, I am a fujitsu user. What Midito saw me early was a result of fujitsu. Genri was taken aback and pressed the subject. As his daughter nodded in agreement, the elderly father questioned, "Really?" Nar gazed into his leader's eyes and nodded. The young guy ignored the others glances for a minute and continued. Yes, I use a jutsu my parents created. Horizon no jutsu. Narudo had already witnessed the nidime employ his variant of horizon, but it was not near as swift or adaptable as his fathers. I know that the Senju clan has a similar jutsu, but I assure you that mine is different. The Yandami was far faster than him. Even the Nidami acknowledged. Midito<unk>s eyes were wide. I have seen Tobraama use something with that name before, but it was nowhere as fast as what you used. Narut gave a nod as his audience was once again taken aback. The young man declared, "My horizon no jutsu is not pure speed. It is a space-time njutsu. By placing a certain jutsu shiki in one place, I open a hole in our dimension and travel to that same place instantaneously." Nar glanced across to that is what I did before. I placed my marker on the branches we stepped on. And when the Uchihas were on the same branch, I teleported to my markers to catch them by surprise. Both Retszu and Genri were takenback by the young man's strength. The leader grinned slightly and remarked, "That is really quite an impressive jutzu." Narudo san, "You will definitely make a name for yourself in the future with such power in your possession." The compliment caused Narudo to bow slightly. "Thank you, Genrius." Sama Rsu took a small stride ahead. That being said, Narut San, even with all your power and potential, you still want to join the clan, questioned the woman with seriousness. You can easily make yourself a good name out there without the clan, and that would probably allow you more gain as well. Why would you want to join us? Nar grinned with a nostalgic expression on his face. The young guy stated, "For one reason, I am just fulfilling what my parents wanted of me. They wanted me to join back into the clan, and I want to follow their advice." Midito also moved forward. Is there anything else? Nar gave a nod. The young man responded earnestly. Secondly, I am quite a family orientated guy and I want to be with my family. This made everyone in the room smile. The other observed Naruto's somewhat solemn expression at the moment and said, "The few years of traveling alone really showed me that I need a home. I want to have a place to return to after a long day. I want to belong to someplace." When Midito had had enough, she approached Narudo and put her hands on his shoulders. The girl's resolute statement, "Well, you stay right here with us." Startled everyone in the room. You are an Uzu Maki and you belong here with your family. Nar was truly moved by the girl's remarks. The entire backstory was a storyline that Narut and Kurama had come up with in their own time. They created a modified version of Manato and Kusha's story because they needed a backdrop for Narut to have in the past. Naruto's feelings and emotions were genuine despite the story's inaccuracies, and he was delighted to see Midito so eager to welcome him into the clan. With a glance at Genriusai, Narut questioned, "Is that really okay?" The elderly man got up and approached his spouse. The man grinned and remarked, "Despite everything, you are still in Uzumaki, and you belong here at home." The man laughed a little and said, "I gladly accept you back into our clan, and you better work harder than the others. You are several years late. Retszu grinned and nodded as well. You may not have grown up with us here, but this is still your family home and you should be here with us. As Narut was welcomed with open arms, he truly experienced relief and joy. The young man said, "Thank you." in the most sincere voice he could manage. With a joyful giggle, Nidato put her arms around Naruto's right arm. "Welcome home, Naran." Narudo had to force himself to hold back a happy tear. Thank you so much. Narudo had never had a family and had longed for one for much of his life. Even the hardened war general like Narudo had to hide his joy as all the repressed emotions erupted to the surface of his thoughts. He had joined the Uzumaki clan, a group he was destined to be in, and was at last fully with his family. The man grinned and pondered in silence, "I swear I will never allow the Uzumaki clan to be destroyed. This is my home and I will do everything in my power to keep it safe. Quote, Narudo hasn't been this peaceful in a long time. The Uzu Maki was accustomed to live in a world that was constantly changing when he was living in his own time. Narudo longed for a permanent home because their forces would be in one location in the morning and another by nightfall. The fact that Narudo had to go back in time to the era of waring states in order to achieve peace in his own life was, to put it mildly, distressing. Midito had taken Narudo to a house in the center of the hamlet after conferring with the Uzumaki clan's leaders. These residences belong to the Uzumaki clan, and Genriusai would rent them to his shinobi. For rent, Narudo only needed to pay a meager 2,000 Rio each month, which was about the salary of a basic B- rank mission. Being able to live in a house instead of a tent made Naro incredibly pleased. Despite his outward appearance, Narudo took pleasure in personalizing his house and making it his own. He was thrilled to have a house of his own at last, where he could make as many changes as he wanted without having to move every few hours. Before his tragic demise, Kakashi used to frequently make fun of Narudo for purchasing various goods whenever they went through a town. Midito smiled as she inquired, "How are you liking this place?" Narudo grinned and nodded, returning his attention to the stunning woman. I love it. Thank you again, Mido Sama. The woman with the red hair put her hands on her hips and looked at Narut. Just call me Mido. I was never one for formalities. The blonde laughed and gave a nod in return. Okay, then please just call me Nar. Gazing about his home, Nar grinned. It was quite effective and had an average size of roughly 1,000 square ft. It featured a lovely little balcony with a great view of the hamlet, two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and one bathroom. It was heaven compared to Naruto's wartime tent and far finer than the dilapidated tiny flat he had back in Konaha. Nar wanted to get some paintings or decorations to enliven the house because it was still a little too empty for his tastes. Midito leaned against a wall and grinned. Are you planning to buy something for your house? Nar nodded and grinned back. You read my mind, Mido. Do you know any good stores? The ays from Uzumaki gave a nod. Follow me, Narudo. I'll show you around town. They drew a lot of attention as Midito guided her new buddy through the crowded streets of the village of Uzumaki. Less than a day had passed since Narut first entered the hamlet, and rumors of him saving the erys had already spread widely. The locals believed that Narut and Midito were meant to cross paths in some way. Thus, it was strange for them to realize that a young errant Uzuzumaki had saved the AIS by accident. As the supreme commander of his allied forces, Narut had become accustomed to people staring at him openly. So, he was not at all disturbed by it. Rather, Narudo concentrated most of his attention on the village's vibrant and joyful atmosphere, which delighted him to see other people so content. Strangers were quite polite to each other, and the streets were filled with laughter and jokes. The cynical populace that Narudo had grown accustomed to was either non-existent or had not yet been born. Midito spent the next hour showing Nar the vill's major shops, including the general stores, grocerers, and furniture stores. Fortunately for Nar, he had brought back a sizable sum of money from his time there. And by the end of the hour, he had purchased enough to furnish his house quite a bit. It was incredibly handy that Nar sealed everything he purchased into a small scroll that he wore around his wrist. Midito was grinning and her hands were clasped behind her back. The girl chirped joyfully. So, how are you liking the village so far? Nar nodded and grinned at Midito's naivee. I love it already. It's<unk> great to know that I have a home again. The ais flashed a radiant smile. That's fantastic. The girl joyfully said, "I'm sure you will like it more and more." Narut was still shocked that the renowned Uzu Makimito, one of the strongest Kunoichi in history, would be acting like such a young child just now. In a big way, Midito made Narudo think of himself as a youthful, ambitious kid who aspired to be a powerful ninja. Narudo, who understood better than anybody that a person would never be the same after formally becoming a shinobi, was relieved that Mido was still her naive self. Narudo was still very much the same person he had been as a child, even if he was aware that he would no longer be as innocent or brazen. However, Narudo was unable to ignore the reality that he was growing increasingly doubtful and cynical. A mature Narudo would never let a defect join his army. He would always question strangers. He would always check his back, and he would never leave any loose ends. There was no denying that the life of a shinobi was far harsher and more realistic than Narut had imagined it would be as a child. A joyful Oscar said, "Mato Chan." as she rushed to her best friend. Mito gave the red-haired cowgirl a smile. Hey, Oscar Chan. Grinning broadly, Oscar came to a halt in front of Narudo and Mido. I finally found you. I had been looking for you for half an hour already. The ays had a sheepish appearance. Sorry, but I was helping Naro get somethings for his home. Narudo gave Osca a smile and a nod. Yes. Oscar grinned at Narudo while placing a hand on her hips. So, you really are an Uzumaki. I was wondering if Genryus sama would allow you to stay. Narut nodded, grinning. Midito nodded in agreement as the guy stated, "Yes, Genrius sama was very understanding and kind. Going forward, I am officially a part of the Uzumaki clan." With a nod, Oscar extended her hand to Nar. Well, welcome aboard Narudo San. I am Uzuaki. Osca, nice to meet you. Graciously taking Assuka's hand, the lone blonde Uzuaki grinned. Nice to meet you as well, Oscar San. I hope to work with you sometime in the future. Midito was reminded of something significant by Naruto<unk>'s comments. "That's right, Chuchu Chan haven't officially given you a rank yet." "Rank?" murmured Narudo, wondering if the Shinobi hierarchy was still the same as it was in his day. Mito turned to face Narudo and nodded. The girl glanced up at the sky absently, thinking, "Yes, in our clan, Shinobi and Kunoichi all have individual ranks, and Tu Chan assigns them according to skills." Narut nodded in agreement and expressed his hidden satisfaction that the ranking system was the same. Like the Senju clan, we classify our shinobi as Jennine, Chunin, and Junin, with the last one being the most skilled. Based on what I saw of your skills, I believe you should be a Junan. Auka's eyebrows shot up in surprise. The girl asked her best buddy, "Really? He's that strong? He looks to be our age." Nidato nodded reassuringly, and Narut looked sheepish. Assuka's eyes widened. The aerys declared, "Yes, Naruto's skills are definitely good. I'll even say that he might give Tobarama a run for his money. I'm not so sure with Hashiama, but I know Narudo would be able to hold his own against him." Although Narudo was a modest man, he felt a surge of pride after hearing Mido<unk>'s kind remarks. After all, it is not often that the renowned Uzumaki Mido acknowledges that a person may be on par with the Shoddai and Nidim Hokag. However, Naruto's fundamental question was raised by these thoughts. Was he truly in the Shoddai and Nidimes League? Although the two hoages were now normal humans and not as strong as they would be when resurrected, Narudo would conclude that they were not far away in power because he had fought alongside them when they were in their reanimated forms and he had noticed that he was equal to them at that time. However, he was at a disadvantage because he no longer had control over Kurama. A sneer appeared on Assuka's face. The girl's eyebrows twitched as she said, "Well, you sure have a lot of faith in him." Miditochan is someone crushing on her savior. Midito blushed and spluttered at her companion, but Narudo was amused. With indignation, the embarrassed Aerys exclaimed, quite kidding around Assuka. "I was being serious here." Oscar clasped her arms together and giggled. "Well, I was serious as well, and the blush on your face isn't helping your case." Nar intervened and spared the poor girl from more embarrassment when he noticed that Midito was becoming quite agitated. Nar grinned and remarked somewhat nonchalantly, "That's enough for now," Oscan. Mito is already flustered enough. "Do you two know of a good ramen stand around here? I am really craving for some." Midito nodded in response to Naruto<unk>'s query, relieved to be out of the spotlight. The smiling Neidato remarked, "You have good taste, Narut. There is a great ramen place here in the village. We go there a lot. Osuka nodded in agreement and smiled. The girl hooked her arm with meos and said, "It looks like we have another ramen lover. Let's go pay Ichia sanan another visit." Nar cheerfully followed the two Uzumakis down one of the villages quieter streets. On Naruto's first day in the past, it was getting close to nightfall and the sun was starting to set. Naruto's own assessment of his past travel has been excellent thus far. He joined the Uzumaki clan in less than a day, which was significantly quicker than the three months that were anticipated. Even the village chief hadn't suspected him, suggesting that his ancestors clan was far more forgiving than he had thought. Nar undoubtedly benefited from it, but he couldn't help but worry about his clan's future. Even if the Uzumakis were strong enough to survive the great wars, their overconfidence could very well be the cause of their demise. Although Narugo was happy to see so much humanity in his clan, he had plans to soon alter the naive viewpoint of his clan in order to serve its interests. Destroying the respect and integrity that defined the Uzumaki clan was the last thing Narudo wanted to do, but it was a necessary cost to maintain the clan's existence. When Mido gave Naro a shoulder path, he snapped out of his days. The girl chirped, "We're here, Nar," and gestured up at Ichi's ramen, a tiny stand. Narudo thought of his beloved surrogate uncle and his daughter when he saw the little ramen stand. Naru understood that he would have probably lost himself in darkness without Ichiaku and his daughter who had provided him with the surrogate family he sorely needed as a child. One of Naruto's biggest regrets will always be that he was unable to rescue their lives during one of Ma's horrific raids. One of the henchmen had set off a stray paper bomb which destroyed the little ramen stand, one of Konaha's less fortunate buildings. Despite being still connected to Mido, Oscar smiled as she entered the stand. Hey, Ichia Sam, the usual please. Ichia had a gentle fatherly appearance and was in his middle years. He was a tall man with short red hair that fell just below the nape of his neck. His body emitted the same delightful scent as his little stand, and he was wearing an apron that appeared to be fairly ancient given all the oil stains on it. Seeing two of his usual customers walk in made the man grin and not just because they were there to do business. Meo Chan. The man joyfully cried, pausing his cooking to give Mito the traditional greeting. You're home. Mito nodded joyfully and grinned. Of course, I'm home. Just your ramen is enough motivation for me to survive any mission. Ichia nodded and gave a hearty laugh. The man yelled with excitement. Have whatever you want today, Mitochan. Everything is on the house. I am celebrating that one of my best customers made it home safe and sound. Oscar gazed up at the man with her puppy dog eyes jutsu and pouted at him. Ichia san, what about me? The cook gave Oscar a head pat while laughing. Of course, you get it for free, too. Oscar Chan. The entire scene made Nar laugh, so he simply sat down on her directly beside Midito. Seeing Mido and Oscar get along so well with Ichia was great. It brought back memories of Naruto's time spent with Ichiaku and Ayame. When Ichia eventually caught sight of Narut, she saw that he was with Oscar and Mido. The middle-aged man stared at Narut and said, "And who is this handsome young man? Are you either Mitochan or Oscan's boyfriend?" Oscar giggled. Mito sputtered, and Naro simply shook his head negatively. The blonde man responded, "I am not that lucky, Ichia san." Midito blushed a little. I am new in the village and these girls told me you have great ramen so I decided to tag along. Ichia smiled and nodded and then Osca slipped up against the table. The girl smiled and stated, "This is Uzuaki Narut. He is the one who saved Mido on her mission. Icha looked to Naro and grinned broadly as Midito nodded." "Oh," the man exclaimed abruptly, "You saved Midochan." Nar gave a covert nod. "Hi," Ichia chuckled heartily. Midito and Oscar laughed and the man said,"Well, it seems that I won't be charging a single person tonight. Friends get occasional complimentary dinners from me and anyone who saved Mitochan is a friend of mine." Nar nodded and laughed. "Thank you very much," Ichiaan. Following a dectible ramen dinner with Osca and Mido, Narut went back to his new house and unwinded in bed. Although Ichi's ramen was delicious and nearly as amazing as Ichiaku's, nothing would ever compare to Ichiraku in Naruto's opinion. The man from Uzuaki had taken a few minutes to hang the paintings he had purchased and scattered some delicate decorations across the house. Narudo finally made it to bed an hour before midnight and slept soundly that night. The village's early risers, including Narudo, listened to a serene tune sung by hummingbirds in the mornings. Narudo was relieved to wake up in time to hear his amiable neighbors chirping symphony outside his porch, possibly due to wartime habit. In recent years, Narudo had made it a practice to stay around nature. He found it more peaceful to sleep on trees rather than in a tent when he was going through a forest. As he sipped a steaming cup of deliciousness in his living room, Nar said to himself, "This is good coffee." Narudo could already feel a lot of individuals heading on early clan assignments as they passed by the street just outside his front door. Mito and Osca had told Nar during dinner the night before that the whole Uzumaki population comprised the vill's shinobi corp. Narudo was shocked to learn that every shinobi in the force was an Uzumaki. Given the lack of skepticism among the village's leaders, Narut assumed that refugees from other clans would be welcome. But it turns out that the village was very rigorous about non-uzuumaki members. Given how poorly his community was managing its power, Narudo simply shook his head. Being helpful and friendly to Uzuaki members was admirable, but it also creates a gap in the village's security. It is possible to send a defectum back to the village as a spy, and the people would readily allow him entry. The clan's internal power would be limited if they were too rigorous with foreign shinobi. However, if the Uzumaki were open to accepting certain shinobi who had defected from other clans, it would foster diversity and innovation within the force. For the islandbound tribe, being such an isolationist was not exactly ideal. Narut was startled out of his revery by a tap on his front door. As he answered the door, Narut questioned, "Who is it?" To his surprise, Uzuaki Mido was on his front doorstep. "Hey, Narudo, good morning." When Narut saw the stunning Midito, he nodded and grinned. As he fully opened his door, the man said, "Good morning to you too, Midito. Please come in." Mito nodded and bowed as he entered the house. "Sorry for bothering you so early in the morning, Nar." The blonde man smiled and waved her away. "No problem at all. I am an early riser and I love your company." With a smile, the Uzumaki Aerys slapped her hands together. The girl said, "I am actually here today to summon you to Tu Chan's office." With excitement, it seems that Tu Chan had decided to test your strength today so he could officially offer you a rank. Nar nodded and grinned at the idea of facing off against some of his fellow Uzumakis. Nar grinned and said, "That's great. I've been meaning for a nice fight. Let's go." Midito stayed still and used his hand to halt Nar. The girl looked at Naruto's sleeping clothes, which consisted of only a t-shirt and shorts, and said, "Wait, shouldn't you change first?" Nar made a hand gesture while grinning. The man exclaimed, "Kai!" as a burst of smoke quickly shrouded his body. When it cleared, he saw that Narudo had changed into a combat costume. A black battles suit, kneelength combat boots, arm braces, fingerless gloves, and a black combat vest that shielded his torso made up Naruto's entire costume. Narudo chose to carry this with him since it had served him well in the previous years and was his go-to battle uniform during the conflict. Mito<unk>'s expression was one of surprise and confusion. The girl chirped, "Sugoy!" and sprung to her feet, grinning, "Can you teach me how to do that?" With a childlike laugh, Nar rubbed Midito<unk>'s head. "Sure thing, Midito." As the day before, Nar made his way to the big building that housed the village chief's office. Only a five-minute walk separated the location from Naruto's house. Nar will learn to appreciate the surroundings along the clear, straight road that led straight to the building. The scene gave Nar the impression that he was back in Konaha, even though it was still early in the morning, and people were only beginning to set up their stores and stands. 5 minutes later, Narut arrived at the main office and trailed behind Mido as they made their way back through the maze-like passageways. In order to find out if another Uzumaki's fujitsu was as strong as he had heard, the blonde Uzumaki was eager to test his abilities against them. Midito knocked on the marble double door several times before entering with Narudo at his heels. Midito said, "Good morning, Chu Chan. I brought Narut." As she stood next to her mother as she had the day before. How was your first night here at home? Narut Kung. The elderly man said politely and both Genriusai and Retsu gave the young man a small smile. Nar bowed slightly and grinned. It was great. I am already loving this village. Rzu nodded slightly and smiled of her own. That is good. We're<unk> glad. Genri signaled the end of the informal talk by clearing his throat. So, I assume Midochan had already told you the purpose of your coming here today. Nar gave a nod. Hi, Genri. Usai grinned and got to his feet. The man said, "Good." and moved to the door. Follow me, Narokun. Despite his confusion, the blonde Uzuaki paid attention to what his boss had to say. As they left the main office in its building, Narudo turned to face Mido and asked her a quiet inquiry, to which she simply shrugged while grinning playfully. The gang of Uzuakis walked for a few more minutes before arriving at the village's edge. Nar gazed out into a huge field that appeared to be a training area, complete with all of its targets and apparatus. Nar was shocked to discover that several people had already gathered at the edge of the field as he followed his commander into the spacious space. The day before, he saw Assuka at the entrance with the little kid who had hugged Mido. Narut could estimate that almost 50 individuals were waiting for them, and based on his intuition, the majority of them were Shinobi. Without turning to face the young man, Genriusai remarked, "These people are here to watch you, Narutkun. They all want to see how powerful is the man who saved the ays." Nar sighed inwardly and nodded. Since he still didn't fully comprehend his power to show it off in public, he really didn't want to draw too much notice so soon. Narudo had make an impression in front of such a large crowd since he had to establish himself as a proficient shinobi before he could acquire authority and respect inside the clan. Midito and Retszu paused and joined the other observers as Genriusai led Narudo directly to the middle of the battlefield. With a severe expression on his face, the commander continued, "This test is to measure your skill and what rank I should bestow you afterwards." The clan head walked back to the throng and said, "Please do the best you can, and if things go out of control, I will stop the battle. Given your suggested prowess as a shinobi, I have increased the level of difficulty. Good luck, Narudokkun." In the middle of the training field, Narudo remained still and was already aware of five signatures. In silence, Narudo concentrated his chakra and prepared to utilize his katana horizon kana when necessary. Five shadows suddenly appeared from the trees and fell on Naruto's sides, encircling him in a perfect pentagal. When Narut observed the masks covering the men's faces, he narrowed his eyes, realizing that he was facing one of the Uzumaki clan's ambu units. His boss was so impressed by his abilities that he arranged a match between him and five other members of the same team, which made the blonde man smirk inside. Mito gasped while watching with Oscar and Ren. Looking at her pal, the girl whispered, "What is this? I thought it was the regular one-on-one." However, because everyone was preoccupied with the conflict, Midito's query went unanswered. Nar did not move, and his eyes did not contain the slightest hint of fear. His look was that of a warrior, one who was unmoved by the task at hand. After grinning, the blonde Uzumaki lowered himself into a battle stance. Come on. The five members of the Ambu team all unsteed their blades and charged at Narut at once, moving in quick coordination, attacking at a 75° angle to the right. Each member essentially blocks off all of their teams attacks openings. Naruto's face flashed with the blades reflection, and he leapt into the air just in time to avoid being struck by the strike. The ambu unit apparently reacted quickly to Naruto's new height because they were accustomed to such evasive techniques. One member exclaimed, "Sweden swear no jutsu." As another opened a scroll and unlocked some water. As soon as the water acquired momentum, it shaped itself into a dragon and charged directly for Nar. Naro quickly made a hand gesture. The blonde guy slashed his palm down and fired an unseen blade of wind straight through the water dragon, muttering, "Futon! Kazakiri no jutsu." The two Anbu members leapt back as the wind blade resumed its downward trajectory and cut into the ground. With their swords at the ready, the three other team members leapt to their feet and hovered just above Naro. "Again," exclaimed Narut as he swiped another blade of wind at his opponents while twisting his body in midair. The amboo members made every effort to lean backwards because they were unprepared for that. Their blades were severed clean in half, but the blade just missed them. Back on the ground, Nar concentrated on the two ABNU members in front of him. After taking his katana from his wrist, the blonde man used the sword to direct his wind chakra. As he kept his blade by his side and charged at his opponents, a well-known tremor went through his arm. Narudo smashed the swords in their hands and delivered each of the two amboo men a terrible cut on the shoulder before they could react. The two Anbu members grunted in agony as blood spurted from their bodies. Nar ran between them and delivered two lightning fast punches to their temples, whispering, "Good try." Immediately knocked unconscious, the two men collapsed to the ground. Nar quickly spun backwards after sensing the other three were right behind him. They were thrown back a few paces when Naruto's blade cut through their cany. Narudo exclaimed, "Futon, Atsugai." as a dome of condensed wind encircled his torso and then rushed forward with crushing Barroi. One of the three Ambu members was blasted into the distance as the ground broke apart due to the strong wind. But the other two were able to execute a kawirim nojutsu. People on the sidelines watched in disbelief as Narut destroyed the ambu squad with ease, treating them like a genon team. Even with the increasing difficulty, Narut continued to battle as if he wasn't trying at all, which startled Genriusai. Genry Usai was quite proud of his ambu troops because they were strong and always completed tasks, but today was different. Retszu was also astounded. She had thought Narudo would be extremely strong and able to pass the test, but she had expected some challenge rather than complete ease. When Mido noticed the shocked expressions on the faces of those surrounding her, she grinned. The battle with the Anbu team did not force Narudo to unleash the jutsu he used against the Uchiah. And she had witnessed firsthand Naruto's skill as a ninja. Before, Midito had no idea why she was worried about Narudo because she was the only one in the room who understood that Narudo would be able to defeat the ambu team rather easily. The two surviving members flashed their chakra and materialized behind Narudo. Kaden, Rayudan, Nojutsu, Futon, Dopa. The combination of the two elemental attacks produced a massive fire that rose 50 feet into the air and rushed blindingly fast in Naruto's direction. As the jutsu traveled toward its target, the wind caused the flames to burn brighter and faster, searing the land beneath it. With a sly smile, Narut opened his own scroll. It's time to demonstrate my fujitsu. As he took a pen out of the scroll, Narut mused in silence. As the Uzuumaki crowd gazed in awe, Narut began writing rapidly with his pen in the air. Suddenly, between Narut and the flaming confflgration, a fire seal was hovering in midair. Nar positioned his palm squarely in the middle of his seal as the flames touched it, and the fire chakra inju began to disintegrate as it was absorbed by the seal. Each seal required some kind of container. And in this instance, Narudo would absorb the two ambu members chakra and use it as his own by positioning his palm in the middle of his unique seal. After battling Hioko, a man who recreated the Maiden Keek Jenke, which he used to absorb, control, and release chakra stolen from an opponent, Narudo had developed this type of fujutsu. Using his sealing ink and wind chakra, Narudo replicated a subversion of the ability to make the seal float in front of his hand since he thought the concept was very suitable to fujitsu. When their jutsu vanished, the two ambu members were taken aback and unable to act quickly enough. When Narut appeared in front of the two ambu men, he grinned. The man pushed his hands forward and said, "Here is your chakra back." The two members were hit by a burst of wind and fire. The two Anbu members were immediately knocked unconscious by the bomb and likely suffered serious injuries. Before they hit the ground in a battered heap, the two Andrew members were launched backwards a considerable distance. When Narut looked back to the stunned audience, everything fell silent. Well, said Uzu Maki, who was blonde, "Does this mean I am a Junan?" Because of the newcomers remarkable skills, the village was still a hive of excitement. The idea that one could use Fujitsu to replicate Maiden's effects was brilliant, and it was much more brilliant to actually accomplish so nobody in the notorious Fujitsu clan had ever considered employing the art form in this way. And Naruto's invention had shown many villagers that Fujitsu was more than just writing in scrolls. Uzzu Maki Midito was grinning when she noticed her father's shocked expression. In order to avoid having to rely on the Senu clan in the event that they were attacked by powerful lone shinobi, Mido was aware that her father had always desired for her to be born into the Uzumaki clan. Even though she was a great Kunoichi in her own right, Mido lacked the talent of her childhood pals. Among the most influential individuals Midito knew were Senju Toborra and Senju Hashiama. The Uzu Maki family has frequently supported the Senju clan in combat since they were young. Midito was close friends with the other Senju brothers who had passed away in the past and she could still recall them. As Tobarama grew older, Mido observed that he became more and more solemn and stern, which was very acceptable considering his terrible prior experiences with war. In contrast, Senju Hashiama had not changed much more. Today, the cheerful boy Mido used to know was a joyful man. Midito will always consider the present Senu clan head to be one of her most valued individuals since he has always been like a kind and gentle older brother to her. Midito's parents had informed her that she and Hashiama might get married. At first, the young woman struggled with her feelings, but she quickly realized that her love for Hashiama was familiar rather than romantic. Since Midito had observed that Hashiama had developed romantic feelings for her, she felt a bit bad about turning down the marriage proposal, but she wanted to wed a man she genuinely loved. The Ays was startled out of her days by the abrupt voice next to her. Mitochan, "Are you okay?" Mido gave Osca a smile and a nod. I'm fine. Just thinking about stuff. With a smile, Oscar put an arm around Mito<unk>'s shoulders. Even though Midito wasn't thinking about Narut, she blushed a little when the cowgirl asked, "Is someone still thinking about Nar? Admit it, girl. You have a crush on him." As Mido shoved her companion away, her blush blazed. "Shut up!" the embarrassed girl cried, "I do not have a crush on him. I only met him a few days ago." Oscar kept on grinning mischievously. The other girl with the red hair responded, "That doesn't matter, Mitochan. You know what they say, there is really something as love at first sight. Despite her desire to ignore what her buddy had said, Mido had to acknowledge that she was drawn to the strong Uzuaki. When Mido first encountered Narut, he had previously prevented her from chasing Uchihas twice. His blue eyes simply mesmerized Mido, and there was something about his proximity that made her feel secure. However, she had no genuine sentiments for Narut at the moment. All she felt for him was infatuation. But with a shake of her head, Midito cleared her mind and concentrated on the road ahead. The Ays looked at Oscar and declared, "I am not concentrating on my romantic life at this time no matter what." Midito remarked thoughtfully, "You know, I am trying to help Tu Chan in bringing the Uzumaki clan to a higher standing." Avoiding the need to wed into the Senju clan, Oscar linked her hands behind her back and hummed in contemplation. "Well, we do have Nar now, so that might help us on the power scale. still certain that Narudo was at least on par with Tobarama. Mito nodded in agreement. Yes, Narudo will definitely be of help. Oscar raised her head in astonishment. Where is Narudo by the way? I thought he was joining us for lunch. The Ays gave a nod. He is, but he is going to meet with Tu Chan first. Narudo was proudly standing in Genri<unk>s office as his leader presented him with an official Uzumaki Hayate. Despite the coldness of the metal against his flesh, Narut felt warmth radiate from within his body as he gladly pressed the headpiece to his forehead. Narudo felt his motivation spike once more. He was committed to bringing the Uzumaki clan to the highest level of the elemental nations. Genriousai gave Narudo a shoulder patad and grinned at the expression in his eyes. The senior commander remarked, "I admire your perseverance, Narudokun. Your will and power shall bring the Uzumaki clan to further greatness. Narut gave his leader a deep bow. I will do my very best, Genri sama. The Uzuaki chief strolled back behind his desk and took a seat, grinning. The young guy standing in front of him might be the one he needs to reconcile the Uzuaki clan with the Senju and Uchiah. Naru displayed amazing strength and skill at the same age as Hashiama. Although Genriusai was unsure about Naruto's strength, he was certain that it was sufficient to restore the Senu brothers previous level of notoriety. Genri motioned Narudo to sit down and said, "As you know, Narokun." Sensing the tone of the conversation, Narut nodded gravely. The Uzuaki clan had been falling into the backwater of the Shinobi world in recent years, and that is a dire problem for us. The Uchiah and Senju clans were blessed with tremendous talent in recent years and they have surpassed in his power because of that. But now that we have acquired a weward son like yourself, I hope you join them in the higher ranks." Narut grinned, pleased that his leader had such high regard for him. "You flatter me," Genrius sama. The elderly man shook his head and laughed. As he poured himself and Narut some tea, Genriusai said, "I believe in giving credit when credit is due." The implications made Naro smile. No ordinary shinobi can take down a full ambu team of mine without so much as breaking a sweat. You are one powerful young man, Narutkun, and you may very well be a beacon of hope for our clan. Before answering, Narut politely accepted his tea and bowed slightly. The Uzu Maki clan is my home and family. I will give it my all to see the day when we are even more powerful than the Senuani. Grinning, Genry took a sip of his tea. I am happy to see such fire in you, Narokun. Narudo chose to take a small risk as he could tell his commander was feeling upbeat. The blonde man caught his leader's attention and began. Genriusai sama. Might I offer a personal opinion of mine of the clan as of now. With interest, Genriusai grinned and nodded. Of course. Before he started, Narudo let out an internal sigh. As Genreusai nodded in agreement, the blonde man concluded, "I found that the Senju and Uchiah clans are not only powerful because of their exceptionally strong leaders, but also because of their vast number of clansmen. While in the long term, our clan can promote the idea of having more children to the couple in the village so we could have that advantage, too. But that would be time-consuming and impractical." After finishing his tea, Genriusai turned to face Naro. "And what might you suggest as an alternative?" Nar grinned. The young guy said almost shily. Please bear with me, Genrius sama, as this may sound unorthodox. But I was thinking that we should acquire ourselves some alies from outside of the clan. The leader of Uzuaki was curious. You mean from other clans? The blonde gave a resolute nod. Hi, Narut waited patiently while Genriusai remained silent for a while. But as you know, traditionally we Uzumakis have rather been isolationists, and he enjoy our own peace and development too much to involve ourselves with another clan. Nar nodded in comprehension. That was what he had anticipated. The blonde Uzuaki responded, "Yes, but in order to gain power, certain sacrifices must be made. With the aid of other clans, our power will increase exponentially, and our name will naturally be more viel known throughout the lands." The leader crossed his arms and grinned. say that I agree with you. Who would you suggest as an ally for as of now? It was a relief for the former Konaha ninja to have studied history before going back in time. Nar was referring to the conflict between the Inazuka and Sheruma clans when he said, "From what I know, the Inazuka clan is in a rather nasty turn of fade right now." Inside one of the archives that had not been damaged following the Kona raids, Narut had read the whole wars narrative. The daimo of Sume Nounkuni paid the Sharumas to completely eradicate the Inazuka, and the Inazukas desperately needed assistance to avoid extinction. The Inazukas are just a tad weaker than the Sharuma clan. And if we offer to help them now, victory is almost assured. Genri seemed to be considering the circumstances. While that may seem ideal in the long term, do you think we have enough resources to start a war like this? Now certain that his boss was merely trying him? Nar nodded without hesitation. Narudo had done well as a leader after serving as the supreme commander of the allied forces for 20 years. Certainly, we have our own sources of food and weapons from right here inside the village, and it can produce enough to last a war of at least a year. Based on the strength of the Sharuma clan, we would only need 3 months at most to defeat them. Leaning farther into the table, the leader did so. Genri said sharply, "Another question. Why are you suggesting we attack the Sharuma clan instead of the Inuzuka? Even if we win against the Sharuma clan, we would have made an enemy of the Sunnokuni Daimo. But if we aid the Sharuma clan instead, we would have gained an ally in them, as well as the goodwill of a nation. Uzzu Maki, the blonde, shook his head. No, the Sharuma clan have been known as rather snitchy and dark people who would do anything to reach their goal, which does not fit well with our own code, said Narudo to his superiors. Genri nodded in agreement with Naruto<unk>'s assertions that and the Sheruma are also relatively close to the Uchiah clan and being close to them would put us in an awkward place with our close friend, the Senju clan. But the Inuzuka clan, on the other hand, is known as one of the most loyal and honorable clan in the Elemental Nations. Sure, they are not as powerful as many other clans, but personally, I value loyalty above everything, and I would very much like to have them as an ally. After a few moments of silence, Genriusai broke into a smile. Okay, then let's<unk> do it. For a moment, Narut was stunned and unable to speak. W what? With a laugh, the Uzumaki leader put his arms on his desk. As Narut anticipated what would happen, Genriusai revealed, "The idea of forming alliances had always been in my mind, but I have never found a capable man to lead the war for me." Narut nodded in response to the leader statement. You may be a very new member of the clan, Narutkum. But you are powerful and I have faith that you will be able to win us this war. But nonetheless, you are still new and many people will not obey your command if you are to lead this war. Genri laughed. That is why I will assign Mido as the commander for this mission, and you will be her second in command. Will that be all right with you? Nar was pleased with the outcome, even though he hadn't anticipated it. That sounds great. Genrius sama. This will also provide Mito sama with the needed experience as the future leader of our clan. Genriusai grinned and nodded. Okay, then I will inform Mito of this mission as soon as possible. And while I do that, you have three days to prepare for this battle. Nar got to his feet and bowed. Hi, Genriusai Sama. The two guys turned to face the entryway as the double marble doors opened just as the gathering was about to adjourn. To Naruto's amazement, he noticed Mido at the gate with the same boy he had seen the day before. The youngster had the same gray eyes as Midito and red hair that hung to the top of his neck like most Uzumakis. It was reasonable to presume that the boy was a grandchild of Uzumaki Genri as Narut recalled that the boy had addressed Mido as his aunt the day before. Gigi, am I interrupting? The boy inquired shily. When Genriusai saw the young kid, he immediately grinned and got to his feet. Without glancing at Nar, the man answered, "No, we are finished." "Come in, Renchan." Grinning, Ren sprinted over to embrace his grandfather. The boy's large round eyes inquired, "If you are done, can you teach me some jutsu, Gigi?" Midoin isn't teaching me anything. Narudo was grinning as he stood at the side of the room, recalling that he felt Ren looked a little like Konahamaru, and seeing him with his grandfather only confirmed his suspicions. The idea of Konaha nagging the sandame to teach him Njutsu made Narut smile. One of the last of Konaha's warriors to die was the young Serbi, who had grown extremely strong. Narudo was still troubled by the loss of his younger brother, and his only comfort was the belief that he would finally be able to stop Moa. With a hesitant glance, Ren waved his little hand at Nar. The boy whispered, "Hello." Grinning, Nar approached the youngster and his leader. "Hello there, Renkun. I'm Nar." Ren nodded hastily and grinned. Genry us grinned at his grandsons naive actions, saying, "I know. I remember that you are the one who saved Mido Obacan." With a laugh, the blonde Uzuaki gave the boy a pat on the head. "I am." still in his grandfather's arms. The red-haired child leaned in closer to Nar. Can you teach me a jutsu as well? Nar and Genriusai were both fascinated by the boy. Why do you want me to teach you? Ren kept his fists together and grinned. Because I want to be strong enough to save Obakan when I am older. The boy's words startled Nar while Genriusai only grinned with pride. To the surprise of his captain, the blonde man said, "It is okay if I teach him something." Genrius sama. The Uzu Maki commander grumbled. You really want to teach him something? You are not obligated to Ren put his hands on his hips and Narudo grinned at his joyful face. The want to protect people precious to oneself is something I respect. And I want to help Renkun grow stronger so he could do just that. Ren slapped his hands together and turned back to face his grandfather. Please, Gigi. Genriusai nodded and let out a sigh. As he placed the youngster on the ground, the elderly man mumbled, "Fine, make sure you pay attention," Renchan, "Narokkun is a powerful young man, and you will learn a lot from him." Ren smiled and leapt to his feet. The boy exclaimed, "Hi." before attempting to drag Narudo from the room by grabbing his hand. "Let<unk>s go Narut Nchin." Narudo sighed and grinned at the loving suffix. The father followed the youngster, muttering, "Hold your horses." The Uzumaki compound was small, encompassing a whole hamlet. About half of the island was made up of the actual hamlet, with the remaining half consisting primarily of forests and a few training grounds. At one of those training grounds, Nar and Ren were there, and the child was eager to learn from the powerful man who had saved his beloved aunt. Though he didn't really see much because Narudo was moving too quickly for a youngster like Ren to follow. Ren had also seen Narudo battle the ambu team. The child virtually looked up to Narudo after witnessing his abilities and all he wanted was to become as strong as him. Are you ready, Renkun? Nar questioned, crossing his arms. As Narut stood across from the boy, he couldn't help but remember his training sessions with Konahamaru. Nar immediately realized that teaching Ren his sexy jutsu would be a very horrible idea because both the master and the apprentice were quite stupid in those days. Nar kept a straight smile on his face which terrified the youngster in front of him a little. On the inside he was laughing at the face his sexy jutsu had created out of the sandame and jera. Ren nodded his posture as rigid as a board. Hi. Nar nodded grinning. Good. Come at me. Ren<unk>s countenance was bewildered as the wind blew tensely between them. What? Less than a second later, the blonde man was behind Ren and out of sight. Nar yelled. I said, "Come at me." As he shoved the boy to the ground. Ren moaned when he hit the floor, but he got back up fast. The boy screamed, "Fine, you asked for it." As he charged toward Nar, holes all over the place. It took the red-haired boy 3 seconds to get to Narudo and strike him in the torso with a sloopy move. Nar simply remained motionless and allowed the boy to strike him. As he shoved the youngster down once more, the elder Uzuzuaki said, "A baby has more power than you. Hit harder." Ren snarled angrily and hurried back to Nar. Hh a aa. The boy exclaimed, leaping to his feet and kicking Narudo in the chest. Although it remained pitifully feeble, Nar grinned at Ren's realization that kicking was far more effective than hitting and that he had adjusted his strategy. This was encouraging for the youngster. Still no good. Try again. Ren pushed himself back up and charged recklessly and mercilessly at Nar. Nar was quietly keeping an eye on his stamina, chakra control, and chakra reserves while he accepted the boy's strikes. Ren possessed a greater chakra reserve than the average person and the stamina of a true Uzumaki. But he struggled with chakra control. It was possibly a highly prevalent issue among Uzumakis, who would struggle more with chakra control because to their higher chakra stores. The realization that it had taken him nearly two years to fully manage his own chakra made Narudo grimace inwardly. Although it was difficult to adjust to the Kaobi and Jubie chakras, the benefits were incredible. The remembrance caused the blonde man's eyes to widen a little. He should have much better chakra control now. He now only has his own natural chakra as the Kaobi and Jubie took away his mass quantities of chakra. Nar smiled, realizing that he might be able to replicate Sununade's superhuman strength now that he had control over his chakras. Nar intended to unify all the clans in Konaha under Usuzumaki's name, which would need a significant amount of strength, and such power would greatly help him during these trying times. Ren yelled, "Ha!" as he struck Narudo in the face. After the boy's blow, which was heavier than normal, snapped Narut out of his days, he stared down at him. "Okay, that's enough," Renkun. Ren put his hands on his knees and tried to recover his breath, panting a little. The youngster was in awe of Naruto's strength. For several minutes in a row, he was punching and kicking as hard as he could, and the man treated them all as though they were nothing. After his toughest punch, Ren was unable to see any marks or red spots on his face. Crossing his arms over his chest, Narut grinned. Not bad, Renkun. Confused, the boy glanced up at Nar. And not bad. The boy's head was caressed by the blonde man who smiled and nodded. The youngster grinned and nodded when he said, "Yes, I was just measuring your chakra reserves and stamina, and I have to say that you are pretty good considering how young you are, but your chakra control is rather sloppy, and it is holding back your usual skills." Ren gave a shy nod, looking down a bit. Yeah, Ba Chan had been telling me the same thing, but I am getting tired of the chakra exercises. Nar nodded and laughed. The man whispered, "I know what you mean. I hate those tedious tasks myself." Ren laughed in response. "How about I teach you a little trick so you can speed it up a little?" Ren nodded, seeming astonished. "Sure, is there something like that?" The blonde nodded and grinned as he extended his palm toward Narut. The child said, "Yes, there is. Give me your hand." Narut placed a piece of paper on the boy's hand and mumbled, "This is a seal that I made a few years back." He felt a lot of his own chakra being drawn into the seal as Ren inquired, "What does it do?" A second later, a puff of smoke surrounded him. Ren was shocked to see that a clone of himself was standing next to him. He reached out and touched its arm. "It's a solid clone, Sugoy." The boy was so amazed that Narudo laughed with his hands on his hips. The man added, "This seal basically creates a cage bunchon for you without you having to cast the jutsu yourself. I would teach you the cage bunchon later, but you are not ready for it now, so you will use this seal." Ren's smile persisted as he glanced up at Narudo once again, but how will this help me with my chakra exercises? Nar crossed his arms and grinned. As the youngster began to nod slowly, the guy said, "The greatest benefit of a cage bunch is that whatever the clone experiences would be transferred over to the original after it is dispelled. So, training with one cage bunch basically is cutting the training in half as whatever progress he makes, you get them." Ren leapt with delight and enthusiasm. The boy said, "Wow, this is amazing." As Narut laughed and unconsciously believed that the boy was more intelligent than he was when he first discovered the secret from Kakashi and Yamato, it took him a while and a demonstration to realize what was going on. So, how many clones can I make with this seal? Just one, Narut said with ease. With your chakra right now, one clone is the best number for you. Anymore, you wouldn't be able to sustain them long enough to get any actual training done. Ren's smile never left his face. The child took the man by surprise when he ran and put his arms around Naruto's waist, saying, "Okay, one is still much better than nothing." "Thank you, Naruti." After a moment of expressionlessness, Nar patted the boy on the back and ruffled his hair. "You're welcome, little man. Just remember that when you get stronger, you have to protect your Mito Obokan as best as you can." Ren nodded as he glanced up at Nar. Hi. Suddenly, a voice behind the two lads said, "Wow, you two sure are getting along." Ren and Naro turned to see a beaming Mido staring at them. The young lady appeared to be amused by the scenario and had her hands on her hips. Nar suddenly realized that he must have totally missed his rendevous with Mido and Oscar at Ichi's Ramen where they were supposed to meet immediately after. Sheeping, Narut stroked the back of his head. "Sorry, Mido, I forgot about lunch." Ren ran to her aunt while giggling. Naruti was teaching me. With a smile, Midito raised Ren into her embrace. The girl kissed Ren<unk>s face and said, "Really? Is he a better teacher than me?" Ren nodded slowly, seeming sheepish. "Well," Narut knees teaching is not as boring. Midito merely grinned subtly while Nar laughed before turning to face the blonduaki. The girl sighed and muttered, "At least you are not a liar, Renchan. You know, Oscar is a little pissed off at you for not showing up. Nar nodded, grinning. The man approached his leader's daughter and stated, "I'll apologize to her as soon as possible." "And I'll say it to you now. Sorry, Mito." Mito raised Ren in her arms and waved him away. It's all right. At least you were doing something good for Renchan. The blonde ruffled Ren<unk>s hair and laughed. Ren grinned at Naruto's compliment. Renkun is quite the smart boy. He understood what I taught him quite easily. Abruptly, Ren leapt out of Mito<unk>s embrace. The boy, a little alarmed, exclaimed, "I forgot that Ba Chan wanted to see me." The child immediately raced out of the training field and headed for his house, saying, "By Mito Obokan, Narutoni, I'll see you later." His Ba Chan is really frightening when she is upset, so she would be upset if he was late. As they saw the youngster scurry to his grandmother, Narut and Mito laughed together. Renkun is a good kid, but he seems scared of Rsu sama, though. Midito nodded and laughed. Oh yeah, she may not look like it, but Ka Chan is more feared among the clan than anybody else. Retszu must have given sununade her menacing abilities, Narudo thought to himself. So Renkun is your nephew, Mito. The Ays sighed and nodded. The woman, obviously still grieving over the loss of her brother, whispered in a quiet voice, "Yes, his father, who is my brother, died a few years ago when Renchan was only 7 years old." "My other brother died a year after, and Renchan had been quite sad ever since." The blonde put a consoling hand on Mito<unk>'s shoulder. Mito glanced back at the man and replied, "The loss of family is never easy. I understand how you feel. I lost both my parents to the Uchiah clan and my godparents to other enemies. With a groan, Midito turned to face the floor. Narudo was struck with nostalgia when she said, "It seems that in these times, everyone will have a sad and unfortunate past. These days, parents are burying their children. Villages are raised to the ground. Innocent lives are being sacrificed into a never-ending cycle of hatred and war." An unintentional flashback of Nagado's final moments occurred to Narudo. Not for long, Narut mumbled. Mito tipped her head back in confusion. What? With conviction, Narut gazed into Mito<unk>'s eyes. With hope pulsing through his chest, Narudo declared, "I believe more than anything that true peace is attainable, and one day I will achieve it." Midito stuck on Naruto's every word, saying, "One day, people will be able to understand one another, and people will be able to make compromises. Clans will be able to work together as one united force. Shinobi will no longer be known as makers of chaos and havoc, but protectors of peace. Midito whispered, "You really think it's<unk> all possible?" With no doubt in his eyes, Narut nodded and grinned down at the girl. The man exclaimed, "I know it is possible. There is a way, and I will find it." With pride, "I will break the curse of hatred that calms us all. There is such a thing as peace, and I will find it. I will not give up." Mido nodded and chuckled gently. The emotional woman whispered, "Sure, I will help you find it." The blonde gazed down at her with a hint of astonishment and evident joy. "For some reason, I really believe you, Narudo. I will follow you to find this piece for us and for all Uzumakis in our clan." Nar grinned and nodded. You got something wrong, Nidato. I am supposed to be the one to follow you. Mido sighed and laughed. The woman smiled and continued, "I have a feeling that you will be a great leader, Narudo, and you may very well lead us to victory. Until the time when you gain the trust and hopes of our entire clan, I will be the leader. But as soon as that time is passed, the torch is yours." Mito remarked with assurance, "I am confident about being a Kunoichi, but I am not fit to be a leader. That much I know about myself." The blonde recalled the history texts he had studied that pleaded with him to be different. Narut grinned at the young Ays and added, "Don't think that about yourself, Mido. I will be your soldier for as long as you want me to meet, and I will help you bring our clan to greatness and the world to peace." Midito nodded and let out a sigh before turning back to face Narudo. "You really have a way with words." Gazing up at the sky, Narudo laughed and said, "Nothing. The winds of change are blowing. The Uzumaki clan will soon be great, and I will either die trying or achieve true peace." Quote, known as the war of the bloody fangs, the conflict between the Inazuka and Shimura clans was well documented in the Konaha history archive. The fury displayed by the Inuzuka clan and the brutality inflicted upon them by their adversaries gave rise to the odd moniker. An Inazuka would either be a bleeding heap from defeat or a savage survivor with his body soaked in the blood of his opponents during the conflict. After 8 months of warfare that felt like hell on earth, the war was concluded. Before a resolution was signed, more than a thousand shinobi had died. The Inuzuka ultimately consented to quietly depart from their homeland in exchange for payment from the nation for the losses they suffered during the conflict. According to Naruto's recollection from the history textbook, the Inuzuka were given almost enough money to support their drastically reduced numbers for a few months, but the Feral Clan was forced to accept the money as they would be decimated if the conflict went on. Since Narudo had worked and fought alongside influential members of both clans in his own time, he was well-versed in their advantages and disadvantages and was able to draw the conclusion that the Shimura clan was superior to the Inazuka clan. The Shimura clan's victory in the battle was primarily due to Sunum Nouni's unwavering support, which included both material and financial resources. A somber went closer to the Sunni geographic map and asked, "So, we are going to help the Inuka clan in this war." As he plotted the distances between different locations around the nation, Narut nodded. Yes, they are our ideal first ally, so we have to save them before they sustain too much losses. Midito acknowledged with a nod and carried on examining Sunum Nounkun's landscapes. The Aerys stood back and read from the file with information about the war, saying, "They've been in it for about 3 months now, and they seem to be slowly losing ground. The casualties on both sides are rather even. But the Inuzukas just don't have enough resources. The blonde man gave a nod. Nar grinned as he turned back to a desk and took out a paperwork on the Uzumaki's current supplies, saying, "Exactly, and that is where we come in." Nar entered all the figures into the calculator and grinned when he saw the final figure. "For the last 2 years, we have been producing sustainable farms and started to preserve most of their products for storage. Based on what we have now, we can sustain a war for a whole year. And with our farms and manufacturers, we can refill our stocks in 6 months, which is very good already. For the past week, Narut and Mido have been studying and organizing for their upcoming expedition, and so far, everything is going very smoothly. Midito was formally assigned by Genri to be the commander of the Uzumaki forces with Narut serving as his deputy. All Usuzumaki Shinobi were given a month to get ready for the battle when official training regimens were mandated. Everything was proceeding according to plan as the entire clan and all of its subdivisions collaborated to be ready for the month mark. Narudo had utilized a sizable office within the village's main commander building and crammed it nearly full of data on everything from local weather trends to geographic readings. Only Narudo and Neato worked in the room despite its size. Other lieutenants were present in the hamlet, but they were mostly concerned with training the soldiers, leaving the commander and Narudo in charge of strategy and logistics. As she continued to enter numbers into the calculator, Midito whispered, "We are going to be moving into the country with about a 500 people at first. Based on the speed we'll be traveling at and the distance between us and soon Nouni, it will take us about 5 days to get there." Narudo let out a sigh. That is not fast enough. We should force a faster speed floor. Midito gave a nod. We can do that, but our troops might use up too much energy before the battle. The blonde man gave a headshake. We don't have a choice. 5 days to slow traveling with such a last group will just show the Shimura clan that we are coming. We need to force it up to 2 days in order to utilize the element of surprise. 2 days? Midito said, astonished. Is that even possible? Nar nodded and grinned. The man turned to Mito and remarked, "It is." Nar guided Mito<unk>'s pointer to a location on the map and said, "You are thinking about all of us moving by land, but that is too slow. This is the largest river in Sumn Nokuni, and the current is going to quite rapid because of the recent rain in the area." Midito had an enlightened expression on her face and grinned. "You plan to travel by the river?" Nar nodded and laughed. The lieutenant smiled at his boss and said, "Yes, I checked that we have several large ships ready to go, and they should run quite well down the wide river. This way, not only will we make the two-day mark because of the rapid water, our troops will also have full strength when he go into battle, having been rested on the ships." Midito nodded enthusiastically. "Okay, so now we can resources and transportation ready. We should decide what to do during the actual battle." After giving a nod, the blonde took a seat in his chair. Of course. What do you suggest? Mito. With a smile, the ais cleared her throat. With some trepidation, Mito said, I've been thinking last night. Dot dot. Narudo grinned and nodded, causing Mido to release a breath she was unaware she was holding. Since the majority of the Shimura clan are wind users, we can line up our fire users in the front line to lock them in place while our other forces attack at a higher ground. The main battlefield right now is in the middle of a large terrain filled with mainly grass hills, and we can use that to our advantage. Nar rested his elbows on his knees by leaning forward. You mean we will light the field on fire in order to strengthen our fire users? Midito gave a nod. Yes, that way they will be able to attack longer without using as much chakra forming their own fire. With a warm smile, the blonde shook his head. Looking directly into Mito's eyes, Narut explained, "Fire users are only effective against wind users when they can control where their flames are since they can use their control of the air pressure to deter the original direction of the wind. But when the flames are accessible to everyone, the wind user can use their wind to force the fire back to our direction." The Aerys flinched and gave a bashful nod. Right. Narudo exhaled and grinned softly. The man put a hand on Midito's shoulder and comforted him, saying, "Don't worry about it too much, Midito. This is your first large-scale battle. You will become more adept in these situations with experience." Midito grinned up at her companion and nodded. "Isn't this your first war, too? Have you been fighting like these before?" Nar grinned. The blonde remarked nonchalantly. "I've been in some situations before that are somewhat like a war, but not on a scale this big. But I have experience in creating strategies, so you can rest assured that I can do this quite well. The gorgeous woman with red hair nodded. She smiled and said, "I know. So, what do you suggest we do for the initial attack?" Glancing down at the map, the lieutenant cleared his throat. I agree with you that the majority of Shimuras are wind users, and that is their advantage and disadvantage. Took Narut seriously. Midito nodded in agreement as her second in command stated, "Their advantage is that they have far more wind users than we have fire users, and the wind and clear terrain will make us easy to aim for and kill. And that is not all. Wind jutsuus are usually the fastest out of all the elements except for lightning. But it is also easier to control than lightning, so it is easily the best combat element there is." Mido was starting to feel anxious. That doesn't sound good. Nar gave a nod. Normally when other clans are fighting against the Shimura clan, they would have a huge number of people in the front lines to be cannon fodder. All of them would die, but their sacrifice would create an opportunity to strike. Midito shook her head, seeming horrified. There is no way we will do that. It is just wrong. Nar grinned. When Mido realized he wasn't going to employ a wall of human shields, he relaxed. I am very glad you think so, too, Mido. Those people are nothing but pathetic, the man remarked. My plan is much safer and less barbaric. Do you remember my elemental absorption seal? A smile spread across the Aerys's face, and her eyes grew wide. I see what you are planning. The girl joyfully stated, "You are going to use your Midanlike fujitsu to absorb all the wind chakra they send at us." Narudo laughed. That is the most of it, but because I don't have time to teach many people how to use that sort of fujutsu, I am the only one who can stop the Shimura's attacks. The man calmly responded. But thankfully, I can make a fair amount of clones, and each seal can cover about 10 m of space, so we should be fine. Midito had a slightly worried expression. Nar nodded in agreement, asking, "But you are talking about your cage bunch, right? So, wouldn't they run out of chakra?" The blonde grinned with a hint of excitement. Nar remarked, "Normally, they would last about 20 minutes if I value quantity over quality, but in this case, it is perfect." Midito gasped at the convenience of the situation, saying, "These clones will be using the absorption seals and the chakra they seal with fuel their body because I am also a wind user. They will be like a self-sufficient engine that will bring our forces to the heart of battle." Midito sat up straight and grinned broadly. "Good. Now we should be ready to go into battle." Nar gave a nod. The man remarked in a hopeful tone. Yes, there is only so much we can plan and assume in war. So now everything we depend on the actual battle itself. But I have a feeling that the Shimura clan will be running with its tail between its legs. With the highest pride of the Inazuka clan, Inazuka Shinray was a man of loyalty and dignity. Shinray had led one of the strongest clans in the elemental nations for 20 years and he was glad to boast that the Inuzuka clan had grown stronger since he was elevated to the position. Shinray could gaze at his ancestors photos without feeling guilty or guilty. Shinray had no regrets as the clan's chief, but he was concerned for his five offspring. Shinray wanted nothing more than the best for his three boys and two girls, who were his pride and delight. The Inazuka heirs and Aeryses, like the majority of people their age, had to undergo early ninja training and were compelled to participate in the absurd war that a young and unsophisticated Daimo had initiated. Sadly, in the case of Sunum Nokuni, the apple fell far from the tree. The Inazuka clan had always called Sunum Nounkuni home, and they collaborated with the late Daimo of the nation. His father was very different from the new Daimo. He was a ruthless and unsophisticated leader who only cared about his own forgiveness. When the new Daimo asked them all to give up their names and join him in the palace as the royal guard, Shinray refused, and that was what started the war. The Inuzuka had their own set of rules and ideals inside the clan. Another clan that was indigenous to Sunum Nounkuni and had previously been the Inazuka's adversaries, was the Shimura clan. The prize for the Shimura's destruction of the Inazuka, which the Daimo had sought for, was soon nouns unrestricted support as long as he remained a daimo. The Shimura clearly liked the new Damio and planned a full-scale conflict with the Inazuka. Inazuka Kagura, Shinra<unk>s personal favorite and youngest, said, "Odama, you should not drink anymore." She was a young woman of approximately 20 years old. Kagura's brown long hair fell gracefully down her slim back, and like every other member of the tribe, she had twin red fangs tattooed to the sides of her face. With a sigh, Shinray grinned at his young daughter. The man murmured intoxicatedly, "I'm sorry, Kagura Chan. I never wanted this to happen. All I wanted to do was to protect the clan's integrity and honor, not bring about its destruction." With tears in her eyes, Kagura gave her father a hug. You did the right thing, Otus. Sama, no one in the clan will ever condemn you for this war. Shinray, who was living in a tent in the center of the Inuzuka military base, tried to suppress his emotions as he gazed at the leather wall of the tent. "Two of your brothers are lying severally wounded in the hospital wing, and your remaining brother and sister died." "Into her father's shoulder," Kagura wept. "They won't die in vain." Shinray gritted his teeth and clenched his hands. "We are not weaker than the Shimura clan." dot. But we are losing this war because of that damn daimo. The guy yelled, smashing his gourd of sake onto the table. As she sought to come up with a way to unavail, Kagura said, "We can fight for another 6 months at most. If we stall it out any more than that, we will be completely destroyed. All we need is some more weapons and food. That way, we can attack at full force and wipe the Shimura out at once." Only half of the troops was being fed due to the Inazuka fronts scarcity of supplies and food. The force was divided in half, and each will engage in combat with the other every day. The previous night will be eaten by the fighting side, and so forth. The Inuzuka's strength had been severely undermined as a result, but this was the only option to prolong the conflict long enough to have a chance at a side conflict in the future. Kagura dried her tears and sniffed. So, all we need is the help of another clan. With a groan, Shinray nodded. Yes, but that is unlikely seeing that we are fighting a losing war. The other clans are in enough tension already. If they help us, they will put themselves in the spold light, explained the leader of the Inazuka clan. The leader absently stroked his hand through his ninkens thick fur while a big brown dog sat down calmly beside Shinray and said, "And that will not be beneficial for them. But no matter what, Hiomaru and I will fight to the very end." Kagura cried uncontrollably and leaned on her father, much like she had done when he was a young child. Why did things have to go this way? If someone is out there, please assist us. Quote, another father was giving his daughter a final embrace hundreds of kilometers away before she left on her own mission. Although Genri<unk>s countenance was composed and professional, people who knew him well could see that he was incredibly anxious about his daughter's first match. Since he couldn't let anything go wrong during this battle, Genriusai had spent the last week making sure that everything was recorded and accounted for before Mido left. It wasn't just the first appearance of the Uzuaki clan. It was also Mitos<unk>s formal S-rank mission, and he couldn't let her go. As he held his daughter in his arms, Genriusai whispered, "You be careful out there. Be sure to check everything. Never be careless." Mido nodded and grinned, "I know, too, Chan. I promise I will come back safe and sound." Genri stepped back from his daughter and smiled as he gave her a nod. As he kissed his daughter's forehead, the guy remarked, "I am proud of you, Midochan." With a nod, Mido went to Oscar and her mother. While all of this was going on, Genryusai kept his eyes fixed on Narudo, who was only a few feet away. Genri was hesitant to put so much trust in a new member of their clan, but he had a gut feeling that Narudo was a nice man who genuinely wanted to support the clan. Nar began to approach with a smile on his face when he noticed that his boss was observing him. Genri sama. The leader gave the man a shoulder pat and a nod. Good luck out there, Narudokun. And please look after Mitochan for me. The blonde gave a nod. That is without question. Genri sama. Both Osca and Ren approached Narudo at that precise moment and seized him. Nar said Osca. Ren gave her comments a firm nod. You better protect Mitochan out there and bring you home after. She said. Naro gave each other a serious glance. Mido, who was quite a distance away from the talk, felt her face warm up a bit when she heard Nar say, "I promise you both. I will protect Mido with my life." Midito walked up to the ground and shook her head to clear her mind of unpleasant thoughts. It's time to go. Genri gave a nod. Okay, head out. Both Narudo and Mido leapt at top their horses and made their way to the front gate. At the main gate, all of the Uzumaki troops were already in line, and they divided into two groups to provide a passageway for the top commands in the center. Narudo believed the Konahajun uniform was very similar to the entire black uniforms worn by each soldier. Each of them dawned the Uzumaki symbol with pride, and some were tasked with carrying a big banner that bore the Uzumaki symbol. With a serious expression on her face, Mito rode down the tunnel, doing her best to keep her anxiousness in check. With his eyes fixed on Midito's back, Narut rode softly behind her. Given that Mido was a young child and had never witnessed the atrocities of war, the father was obviously very concerned for her. The shouts of agony, the red rivers, the odor of charred flesh, and the gaze of every man they kill are indescribable. Inwardly, Narudo prayed that Mido would continue to be the lively and contented young lady she was following the war. When Midito and Narut soon arrived to the Uzumaki army's front, the former turned away and left the village after taking one final glance back at her loved ones. "Are you ready, Nar?" the commander interrogated. "Yes," Nar stated emphatically. "We are all ready." Before reaching the source of the biggest river in Sunnuni, the troops had to walk for several hours. When they reached the river, Naruto's five big ships were all ready to use because he had sealed them into five scrolls. Narudo had spent the last few days getting ready to enter a battle once more, both emotionally and physically. He knew what he could do because he had measured his chakra control and capacity in full. He will now test his abilities against the Shimura clan. Channeling his chakra to the souls of his horse, Narut steered his attention forward, looking out onto the horizon. Here we go. After a restless night, Kagura found herself waking up and momentarily losing her sense of location. She glanced around and realized that she was back in her father's commander tent, but he was not there. Kager wriggled in her sleeping chair and realized she was warm thanks to her father's favorite coat. For the past 2 days, she and her father have been contemplating inside the tent, but no significant progress has been made. As she massaged her eyes without any signs of sleepiness, the young woman thought, "Ous sama must have gone somewhere already." She glanced down at Kagura after hearing a tiny wine next to her and she grinned upon seeing her own tiny ninkan. The Inuzuka Aerys grinned and said, "Hey, Shoy Chan." While petting her beloved dog's ear, Shoy has brilliant blue eyes and was completely covered in wild fur. From the time of his birth, Kagura had selected him as her ninkan from her older brother's Ninkan, and she had treated the dog as if he were her own. With a sigh, Kagura turned to Shereoy and planted a kiss on the top of his head. The ninkan sobbed as he nestled against his master's legs, asking, "How are you feeling, Shoy Chan?" With a sigh, Kagura gave her best buddy a gentle rub. Kagura giggled as Shoy leaned up and licked her face, saying, "I know. I'm scared, too, boy." Suddenly, without warning, the battle horn echoed throughout the base, and Kagura felt a sudden, lightning fast panic. The girl swore, "Shit!" as she and her nink fled the tent. Everyone in the encampment sprung into motion at the sound of the horn, attempting to reach their places as soon as possible. At that moment, Kagura realized that many of her clansmen would not survive as she saw them all dash back and forth to grab their weapons and gear in order to repel the approaching attack. The girl had the familiar sensation of complete terror once more, and she compelled her legs to move from their still position. Kagura grabbed the closest spear and raced with her clansmen. Where is Otus Sama? Kagura confidently questioned a man by her side. The man had a somber expression. The commander is already at the battlefront. A shiver of terror ran down Kagura's spine as she hurried as quickly as she could to the battleground. Their unexpected attack must have been planned to kill her father, who was still injured from the previous conflict. Kagura clutched her spear firmly in her hands and cursed the Shimura clan in her heart. Despite his trepidation, Shoy was rushing obediently with his master because he intended to fight with Kagura no matter what. The noises of fighting already filled Kagura's senses like an undesired sickness as she edged up to the battlefield. From a distance, she could make out a huge cloud of dust that covered most of the battlefield and included the battlegrounds of the strongest Chinobi. Once more, bodies were falling one after another as invisible wind blades sailed across the battlefield like deadly flies. As the odor of blood filled Kagura's nostrils, she despised her own acute sense of smell. Blood was streaming freely on the ground, slowly turning the grass scarlet. Kaimura, the oldest son of Shimura Bakura, the Shimura clan leader, was on the opposite side of the battlefield. The son of the chieftain, who lived close to his father, had recently frequently assumed command and led the Shimura men in combat. Kai was just as cold-blooded and vicious as his father, but he had some justification because they were at war. In times of war, sympathy was simply foolish. The sole law in battle is that the strongest will prevail. The fittest will survive. The elder commander was already panting severely when Kai<unk>s personal guards clashed blades with Shinray. Shinray mumbled, "Damn you, Shimura." As Ninkan panted beside him, Kai sat quietly on his horse and grinned. Come on, Shinray dono. My father assured me that he would at least be able to offer a decent challenge. With a ferocious cry, Shinray sent his ninkan forward. The man screamed, "Suga pierce!" as he sprang and whirled with Hiroaru. Kai was launched into the air after they collided with one of his guards. The battlefield was still being torn apart by the Inazuka power vortex, but it was insufficient. Kai<unk>s five surviving guards all made identical hand gestures. The group of guys exclaimed, "Futon k no ya blades of wind teach." As a slashing wind formed blades around their extended hands. Eager to assassinate the old guy and put an end to the fight, they all hurried to the Inazuka commander. Shinray was hidden from view by a cloud of smoke called Jingu Kandih Sodoro human beast combination transformation double-headed wolf. When the smoke cleared, a gigantic two-headed wolf appeared. As Shimura leapt into the air, its enormous teeth and dripping jaws threatened to shred him to pieces. Shoa, Super Fang, Wolf Fang. Four of the guards and their weapon were easily broken through by the enormous vortex of centrifugal force. Kai grinned. You still have two left. Shinray paused and faced Kai once again. You bastard. He screamed in rage, his children's lifeless faces returning to his eyes. Shinray roared, die! And rushed at Kai at full speed. Before he could respond, he felt excruciating pain penetrate his two sides as two shadows appeared out of nowhere, hovering just above Shinra<unk>s massive wolf bulk. With a grunt, Shinray collapsed to the ground and transformed back into his former self. With Hiroaru resting next to him, the commander of Shimura laughed. Now this is the end. As he forced himself to stand, Shinray felt his power ebbing away. His right side had a serious wound, and when he looked down, he saw that his Ninkan's left side also had the same damage. "Damn it!" the Inuzuka commander swore, his savage rage glaring at Kai. "This is not over. I will avenge my son and daughter. This time, Kai leapt from his horse and kicked Shinray square in the face, sending him reeling back to the ground. Just like you, clan, all bark and no bite." After spitting blood out of his mouth, Shinray got back up. As Hiomaru brought his saw to his side, the man said, "I will not die so easily, and you will not underestimate the Inuzuka clan." "Ou sama," said Kagura, landing directly next to her father, spear in hand. In reality, Shinray didn't want his daughter present. Kagura Chan, "What are you doing here?" Kagura was concerned that the clan would be left without a leader if both Shinray and Kagura passed away. As Kagura was left to lead the Inuzuka, Kagura gave her father a determined glance. With Shereoy by his master's side, he hissed at Kai and said, "I will help you fight this battle." Kai looked at Kagura and grinned. With a suave tone that sickened Shinray and Kagura, the young guy added, "I got to say, Shinray Dono, this daughter of yours is much more beautiful than your other one. How about you hand her over to me so she can live on after your clan is destroyed?" Kagura snarled in utter rage and loathing. The girl screamed, "You bastard." As she rushed Kai with her spear. As he chased after her, the Inazuka chief yelled, "Kagura, no!" With a slight smile, Kai effortlessly cut Kagura's spear in two and embraced her. When he sniffed Kagura's neck, the man said, "Hm, you smell good." Kai grabbed Kagura<unk>s leg and held it in place while she hissed and kicked over her shoulder. "You are flexible, too. That makes it so much more fun." Shinray screamed, "Let go of my daughter." and swung a claw at Kai, causing him to pull away from his daughter. Kai leapt back and let everyone hear him laugh aloud. "You are all so pathetic. It is hard to believe that such weaklings would even need someone of our caliber to battle." The man grumbled, "I guess your name says it all. You are all nothing but dogs." As the conflict raged on all around them, Kagura and Shinray were trembling with anger. You will pay for this. Shinray hurried forward and picked up his daughter's broken spear off the ground. The man yelled, "Die!" and thrust his palm forward, aiming the spear at Kai<unk>'s heart. Kai just grabbed the spear and used his wind to cut it into pieces. As he kicked Shinray back, the man remarked rhetorically, "Do you ever have anything else to say?" Kagura exclaimed, "Ou sama." As she dashed forward to embrace her father, "Are you all right?" Shinray gazed up at his daughter and coughed out some blood. Run, Kagura Chan. You can't beat this man. Run before he could kill us both. When Kai heard what Shinray had to say, he grinned. I won't kill your daughter if she shows me a good time. I need a good stress relief. With an angry stare at Kai, Kagura rose to her feet. As Kai<unk>s smile faded a bit, the girl mumbled, "I would sooner die than have anything to do with a pig like you. The Shimura clan will never be as powerful as us. We have our bonds and ties with each other. And you are all just pigs fighting to your last men because of some money. Kai began to stare at Kagura. We will always have our integrity and honor, and you Shimura will forever rot in hell for your evil. Die, you wench, Kai yelled, lifting his hand covered in wind. I will kill all of you dogs. As the guy approached his daughter with his wind blade, Shinray gazed in fear. Kagura Chan. Even though Kagura knew she might die right here and now, her eyes remained fierce and concentrated, and she would face death head-on without fear. Kai was on the verge of cutting Kagura's throat when he felt a sharp pain in his right leg. The unexpected splatter of blood from Kai<unk>s leg as it was cut off from his torso caught everyone's attention. "Aw!" the man exclaimed in agony as he started to tumble. The abrupt appearance of a man brandishing triangai in front of Kagura and Shinray caused their eyes to open, and he slashed at Kai<unk>s thigh. The young Shimmer's two remaining guards swiftly grabbed their boss and leapt back. Blood was still streaming freely from Kai<unk>s open wound, and he was still screaming wildly. "Who are you?" Shinray asked, glancing up at the blonde man. The blonde man gave Shinray a nice grin as he turned to face her. "I have come to help." Abruptly, from behind the main battle, the sounds of numerous war horns blared. When Shinray, Kagura, and the rest turned to face the battlefield's edge, they saw a massive army approaching. People could see the banners proudly displayed to everyone in the distance, and the ground was rumbling from the hundreds of shinobi charging their way. Everyone in the room recognized the strange swirl as belonging to the Uzumaki clan. With her katana drawn, Mido rode her horse and led the army as they raced over the plains. As the Uzumaki troops all screamed for fight, the Aerys commanded, "Destroy the Shimura clan." The loud unified roar reverberated in everyone's ears. Nar nodded and grinned. The man turned back to the stunned Kai and his guards and stated, "You got it, Midito." The blonde guy launched his cany at the Shimura leader, and Narut caught it in his hands once more just before one of the guards intercepted it. His cold blue gaze peered into the three Shimura men's souls. In an instant, Naro slashed through the jugulars of both guards, muttering, "Die." Kai collapsed to the ground, stumbling in agony. Pee, please. Before he could continue, Narut scoffed at him and materialized in front of him. Rengon Kai was pushed further into the earth by a blue globe of whirling chakra that ground into his body. The dirt grinding on Naruto's whirling chakra drowned out his cries of agony and misery. As the reenon tore it apart, the dome of chakra exploded from the ground. And when it subsided, Kai's corpse was completely destroyed. Kagura stood by Shinra's side and he stood up. T the Uzumaki clan with a thumbs up. Narut extended his hand and straightened his eyes in front of him. Yeah. Inside the Inuzuka main command camp, Inazuka Shinray was seated across from Uzuaki, Narudo and Mido. Shimura Kai's death and the entrance of the Uzumaki army nearly immediately ended the preceding combat. The Sharuma soldiers were dispersed internally in the absence of a leader, and the majority of them withdrew before the conflict could continue. Taking a gamble, the Inuzukas attacked as many fleeing adversaries as they could. It was reasonable to believe that over 25% of the Shimura forces had been killed by the end. Exhausted, Shinray summoned the Uzumaki clan's top command back to his command camp and gave his subordinates the responsibility of setting up adequate room for the remaining Uzumaki members. After following the Inazuka leader back to discuss future plans, Midito and Narut gave the other lieutenants instructions to assist in planning the location of the others. Shinray bowed slightly and stated politely, "I am forever grateful for your help, Uzzuaki Dono." Narudo turned to face Mido, who mimicked Shinra<unk>s bow, and grinned. You are very welcome, Shinra Dono. We hope this is enough to prove that the Uzumaki clan is here to help. Shinray nodded, grinning. The man answered politely, "Of course, and I must say that your timing is impeccable." Shinre turned to face Narudo and bowed to him as well, saying, "Any later, and I likely would have died. Thank you for saving my daughter and I, Narut San." Narut reciprocated the motion with a smile. The blonde man turned to face Shinray and Kagura and said, "There is no need, Shinray Sama." Mito flushed slightly at her buddy and subordinate statement. I am under direct orders from Mido Sama to protect the high leaders of the Inuzuka clan. I was just doing my job. In fact, it was Mido who reminded her to treat the Inuzuka leaders as high priorities. Kagura gave Narudo a smile. No matter what Narutan, you saved my Otus sama and myself, and for that we are eternally grateful. Shinra gazed at Mido and became slightly serious. I was not aware that Genri Sidono was preparing to aid us in this war, and he was kind enough to send his own daughter as the commander, remarked the individual with a grin. With the Uzu Maki clan's help, I am confident that we will defeat the Shura clan within the next several months. Midito grinned. I agree, Narut bowed slightly and leaned forward. As the others turned to face him, the blonde smirked and added, "But a few months is far too long a time. If we take the initiative within the next two days, we can force a peace treaty from them by the end of the week at most. Mido was perplexed, and Shinray and Kagura both gave Narut a startled look. The leader of the Inuzuka clan questioned, "What do you mean, Narutan? Is that even possible?" Nar gave a nod calmly. The man said, "Hi, base of the losses of the Shimura clan suffered today. They would have to travel back to their main base back in the major cities of Sunum Nounkuni in order to recuperate." The rest of the group nodded. "They lost their general today and the Shimuru would have to elect a new commander for the forces and all that would take quite a while." Mido gave a nod. So, you are saying that this is our window of opportunity and we should strike now. Narut gave a nod while the others listened. The Uzumaki added, "That is part of what I am saying." Dot dot quote, "I am aware that the Shimura clan had sent almost 70% of their forces out to fight this war. So, if we really want today to mark the end of this war, we have to wipe out the now leaderless forces remaining out there." Shin<unk>s eyes widened at the thought. "All the remaining Shimura soldiers out there are all alone, and the higherups in the camp right now will place retreating as their highest priority. So, it is optimal that we attack them before they have the chance to leave the area." Shinray nodded and folded his arms. That does seem logical, seeing now we have the support of the Uzumaki clan, and our troops have much higher morale and strength compared to the Shimura clan. The man was muttering. But if we attack them now, most of them would just run on the spot, and they would be too scattered for us to effectively kill them off. Uzzu Maki, the blonde, grinned. Narudo placed a map in the center of the group after opening it and saying, "I already have that problem accounted for, Shinray Sama." dot dot quote. Nar began by pointing down to a stretch of grasslands on the map and saying, "This is the geographic map of Sunnokuni, and we are here right now. The whole landscape is rather flat, and it will be easy for the Shimura to scatter through the area to thin out the casualties, but this whole patch of land and basically sealed off by one large river and several large bodies of water." Kagura grinned. "So, we would lock them in this area by securing the lakes and river." Narut grinned. The Uzu Maki pointed to a small canyon-infested area just north of the grasslands and said, "That would be the outer rim of our intricate web, but the real lock lies here." The canyon road was a direct route from the battlefield to the main city of Sunnokuni, and the Inuzuka and Uzumaki were able to land their attack because of its natural structure. This is the main route that the Shimura will take to retreat make to their main camp. Mido glanced down at the map while brushing her hair back behind her ear. the canyons. You plan to ambush them here. Narut nodded and grinned. The Uzumaki leaned back and crossed his arms, saying, "Exactly. The canyon's natural narrow path will lay all the Shimura members out for slaughter. All we have to do is to plant several legions of troops at the top of the canyon, and when the majority of the Shimura forces pass through the area, we bombard them from above." Nar glanced back at the map. The idea is that we will organize several legions on top of the canyon, and when that is ready, our main forces will launch a full-scale attack to the Shimura base, forcing them to retreat to the bottleneck, where we will completely destroy them." Shinray bowed, but her suspicions remained. As he closed his eyes, the elderly man remarked, "While that all sounds ideal, it is much easier said than done. In order to get to the canyon, we would have to bypass all the sensors the Shimura have on their side, and the winds above the canyon will be very violent during the night, so it will be hard for our troops to get on top of it without losses. The man was waved away by Nar. Still skeptical, Kagura and Shinray turned to Nar and said, "That is where I come in. I have some abilities that will enable me to teleport all of our needed troops to the top of the canyon." I nodd. It may seem far-fetched, but I need you to believe me on this. He has the con as evidenced by Shinray<unk>s brief silence and his daughter<unk>s attention on him. "Naran, you were the one who saved me and my daughter today, and I believe that if you really wanted to harm us, you would have just let us die," the man exclaimed as Narut turned to face him. "I will offer you full command of my forces tonight, and we will fight to the death if it means ending this war as quickly as possible." Both Narut and Mido nodded and grinned. Thank you for your trust, Shinra Sama. I promise to bring us to victory tonight. In the arid nation of Sunum Nounkuni, night has finally arrived and a dense darkness has descended upon the vast plains. Although the atmosphere was quiet and serene, the front lines of the Inuzuka Uzumaki front were dotted with the ferocious gazes of enthusiastic warriors who were prepared to charge into combat. The troops had just had dinner, so they were all warmed up and wellfed. Standing at the very front of the sizable army, Shinray and Midito awaited Naruto's signal. With a groan, Shinray folded his arms together. The man began, "You know Midito Dono? I have never heard of Narut San before." As Mido turned to face him, surely a man of his abilities would be revered as a powerful shinobi, but I have never heard of his name before. Mido nodded and grinned. Narut joined us a short while ago. He is the son of a weward daughter of the Uzumaki clan, and he had decided to join the clan after the death of his parents. Shinray nodded in agreement with Mido. Narudo works in very discreet manners, so it is not surprising that his name is unknown to most. Shinray gave a sympathetic nod. I see. Narudo was racing along the meadows at full speed off into the distance of the darkness. The blonde man skimmed the huge land at dazzling speeds, suppressing his chakra to the barest minimum. Just in front of him, Nar could feel the Shimura clan's enormous numbers, and he could feel the terrible vibes in the big camp rushing forth like waves. Given that their leader had been assassinated and that their adversary had recently formed a strong alliance with the Uzumaki clan, Narudo could sympathize with the Shimura clan. At best, things were bad for them. In order to prevent more chaos and casualties, Narudo was certain that the Shimura clan would soon be withdrawing, and he needed to implement his plan before that occurred. The Shimura clan set up a pretty permanent camp because they were almost certain they would win the war, which will take them many more hours to dismantle. Since the last thing they want is for the Inuzuka clan to take all of their resources that would place them in a very precarious situation, they are unable to leave their camp. Nar reached the bottom of the right side of the canyon after making a pretty abrupt turn to the right. "Here goes nothing," the man said as he leapt to his feet and ran as stealthily as he could up the naturally occurring narrow stone wall using his chakra-filled steps. As Narudo grew taller, the wind did actually become more fierce, but it was easy for a guy Naruto's size. Narudo looked up and saw that the canyon was more than 300 ft high, which was perfectly appropriate for his scheme. The Uzu Maki grinned as he landed on the canyon summit. The man gazed down at the Shimura base and mumbled to himself, "Well, that was quite simple after all." Narudo bent down and placed a jutsu sha on the rock surface while glancing back to his side of the canyon. Narudo glanced to the opposite side of the canyon about 50 ft away from him. Narudo drew his hand back and narrowed his eyes to the other side, unlocking a horizon from his wrist. Narudo would need to toss the cany roughly 45 degrees to the right in order to strike his target given the distance and the wind curvature. Narudo threw the canai with deadly accuracy, channeling some wind chakra into the cany to improve its cutting power. As he had expected, the canai struck a large piece of rock and lodged itself deeply within. There we go. Nar materialized in front of his gorgeous boss, grinning, and teleported back to the quani he had left with Mido. Phase one is complete. Despite their slight surprise at Naruto's unexpected appearance, Shinray and Mito smiled back at him. After being somewhat concerned for her good friend and second in command, Midito said, "Great job, Narut." With evident relief, Narut returned the nod with a smile. Thank you, Mido Sama. Shinray approached Narut with a solemn look. We have separated two groups of men just as you assigned. They are right over there. After giving a nod, the blonde Uzumaki approached the two groups of 100 men who were standing 50 ft apart and parallel to one another. The weaker members of both clans, a combination of Inuzuka and Uzumaki, made up this group. The weaker members of both clans will have a more important role in attacking from above from the top of the canyon. While Narudo intended to save the stronger members for the major forces that will be charging head-on with the Shimura. The hundred soldiers had been given hundreds of paper bombs and cany by Midito. All of which were packed in little scrolls. Heavy projectile attacks from above will be the main stay of the ambush from the canyon. And the paper bombs splash damage will increase the likelihood of success. Nar approached the group with a commanding presence. Is everyone ready? The hundred guys all exclaimed, "Yes, Narut sama at once." As he looked throughout the throng, Naruto's gaze touched every eye he saw. Narudo had been used to handling apprehensive soldiers after serving as the supreme commander of an army of 10,000 men. Their mission will be far more brutal and gory than the others, despite the fact that the hundred men in front of the Uzumaki were all younger and weaker members of both clans and thus naturally had less field experience. The blonde Uzumaki cleared his throat and moaned inwardly. Nar looked at him bravely and said, "I know everyone here is nervous about the upcoming mission. They give Narut their whole attention, but this is something we all must do. This is our responsibility as Inazuka and Uzumaki members." They say, "I will not sugarcoat anything. This mission will most likely be the most gory and violent slaughter you will have experienced, and some of you will feel extremely repulsed, but it is going to be okay." Shinray and Mido were also observing the incident from behind with curiosity. This is what we must come to accept during times of war. You all must learn that in order to stop all of this violence is to end this war as soon as possible, and that is your mission tonight. Hi," echoed the shinobi troop. With his hands behind his back, Narudo gazed down at the men with a commanding expression. Narut could already see some of the faces in the crowd twisted in disgust and anxiety as he said, "Our mission tonight is to ambush the Shimura forces from above the canyon. We will be attacking them with vast numbers of paper bombs and various other projectiles. Our goal tonight is to kill at least 90% of their forces before daybreak. No matter how nervous or repulsed you feel, I will expect all of you to carry out the orders I give. And one who does not comply will be charged with insubordination and will be held responsible if the mission fails. Nar took a moment to digest the news. Do you understand? Hi, Narut Sama. Nar ignited his chakra and scowlled at the group. I said, Do you understand? Hi, Nar Sama. Shinray turned to me with a sly smile on his face. I don't know what that young man did before he joined your clan, but he is one good leader. Naruto's innate air of authority and his command of language astounded the Inuzuka leader, which is quite uncommon in someone so young." Midito nodded and grinned. Yes. Each of the two cage bunchons that Narut created approached a different group. The blonde Uzuaki waited through a few seconds of shuffling before each clone reached out and clasped the shoulder of the single man in front of them. All of you put your hand on the shoulder of the man in front of you. The two clones glanced back at their original and nodded. I am about to teleport all of you to the top of the canyon. Do not be alarmed by the sudden strong winds and height. Horizon nojutsu, the hundred men and the two Naruto clones vanished with a rapid surge of air back to the now empty space. Even Mido and Shinray watched the scene in disbelief. It was just amazing that so many individuals could be transported simultaneously using a teleportation judu. Many types of teleportation jutsu are in the hands of other shinobi. Although activating them often takes at least five people, the real Narudo was still standing in front of the vacant area when Midito snapped out of her days and turned to face him. The Aerys approached Narudo and questioned, "Why are you still here, Nar? I thought you were going to give commands from the canyon." Narudo shook his head and grinned. "My clones will be able to do that. I'm going to stay here to fight by your side." Mito smiled back, blushing slightly. The girl looked up shyly at the blonde Uzuzuaki and said hesitantly, "Okay, I feel more comfortable when you're with me." Narut grinned at his companion and commander, who always seemed more stunning in his eyes. Midito wore her red hair, which is generally long and flowing in a ponytail that flowed gracefully over her shoulder like a valley of roses. In the moonlight, her heavenly facial features were even more brilliantly accentuated by her normal light makeup. Mido looked stunning in her kunoichi uniform, which did nothing to conceal her curvaceous physique, but Narudo preferred to see her in her exquisite kimono. Mido noticed Narudo staring at her, and her flush deepened. Midito<unk>s flush turned redder when she added the loving suffix to his name. Um, Narudkun. Narudo shook his head slightly and appeared a little agitated as well. The man gave Nidato a shoulder pad after muttering, "Sorry, we should head out soon. I will be right next to you the whole time, but be careful. Okay. The leader of Uzumaki gave a nod. I will. Shinray and Mito will each command half of the army, which numbered around 1500 soldiers between the Inuzuka and Uzumaki. The Inazuka will charge from the left, while Mito will charge in from the right. To keep the Shura members from dispersing to the sides, the attacking forces will essentially be arranged in AU form. To keep anyone from fleeing to the flanks, Narut sent two teams to the far sides of the area just in case. These teams will be a little ahead of the main force. The big army was infiltrating enemy land as stealthily as possible in order to have the best ambush, even if the primary objective was to push the Shimura into the bottleneck. To reduce the noise produced by travel, each shinobi used their chakra to sprint across the plains. According to Shinra<unk>'s combat experience with the Shimura, their best sensor had a range of roughly 300 meters. This means that they will be detected as early as 300 meters from the camp, which is more than enough time to launch a swift, full-scale attack. There was almost a sense of the deadly intent in the air as man and canine charged along the left side of the battlefield. As their reputation would imply, the Inazuka clan will exact merciless, ruthless revenge on their family because they lost many of their colleagues in the battle. At the Shimura clan, who had treated their clansmen like animals and reveled in their misery, the Inuzukas bared their teeth. They will murder every Shimura involved in the conflict because Shimurakai's death was insufficient. Shinray ran with his ninkan and his daughter. The emotionless man's gaze remained fixed on the approaching Shimura base as he whispered, "Tonight I will avenge your brother and sister. They killed my own flesh and blood, so they will atone with their own blood." Kagura's eyes were watering, but she wiped them away as a stern look appeared on her face. The Ninkan responded with a deep growl between his teeth as the scent of enemy blood filled his nostrils. "I will also avenge Nissan and Nchan," she said as she approached enemy territory. Midito, off to the Uzumaki side, was wearing a concerned expression. Though her ethical side was screaming at her to stop, her rational side was telling her that it was okay to attack the Shimura when they were weak. She understood quite well that this was the best course of action for the entire army. As a child, Mito had been taught the value of morality and honor on the battlefield. Although Shinobi were exempt from the codes, Mido felt ashamed of herself for being such a coward. Sensing his friend's thoughts, Narudo put a hand on her shoulder and ran with her. The girl was startled out of her days and turned back to face him when the blonde said, "Meo." With a hint of regretful embarrassment in her eyes, Nidato said, "I understand how you are feeling right now. I am feeling the same way. It is perfectly normal for you to feel bad about this. It shows that you will be a kind and ethical leader, but this is something we must do." Midito shivered slightly and appeared worried. There is no other way. Nar shook his head slowly while grinning. As politely as he could, the blonde Uzu Maki continued, "If we take this chance, we can end this war immediately. dot. Any more stalling will just cause more Uzumaki casualties. The clear implication caused Midito<unk>s eyes to widen. I know that most of the Shimura clan will be wiped out today, and that is a tragedy, but I would rather kill more of them than to allow more of our own men to die. They said, "This is what happens in warido. It is a survival scenario. Only the strong will win. It is unfortunate and depressing, but we must accept it for the time being." As she hurried distractedly, the Uzumaki erys appeared to be processing what Narudo had said. Okay. As he tightened his grip on Midito's shoulder, Narudo experienced a profound sense of melancholy. But I promise you this, one day the Uzumaki clan will lead the clans into an era of peace, and no one wolfed have to go through something like this again. Despite her intensely mixed feelings, Mido nodded and smiled back at Narudo. Thank you, Narokun. They had now reached the 300 meter mark, and Narut nodded before becoming solemn once more and fixing his gaze forward. Get ready, Mido. This is it. The Shimura clan began to bustle with activity in response to Naruto's comments, and the area was abruptly illuminated by bright lights from the base. Battle horns blared into the distance from the Shimura base, bringing the green field back into full view. Narut quickly rushed to protect their base entrance after sensing that everyone in the camp was about to leap into action. The Shura's quick logistics impressed the Uzumaki, but he knew it was all for nothing because he would also experience extreme anxiety and frustration within the facility. The Shimura had absolutely no chance against the ferocious and driven morale of the Uzumaki Inazuka front. As torrents of Gatsugas were being launched into the enemy base, a terrifying sound of clamping jaws and guttural growls erupted from the Inuzuka side in waves. The dispersed Shimura forces were torn apart like wind through paper by the fierce and feral forces of the Inazuka members and their Ninkan. The region was filled with cries of agony and despair, which made some of the attacking army's less experienced members feel overwhelmed and guilty. In order to keep tears from streaming from her eyes, Mito had to bite her own lips. The Aerys bellowed, "Usumaki's attack after her." Adito<unk>'s order. Hundreds of Canai wrapped in paper bombs were immediately hurled to the furthest reaches of the Shimura base. The ground shook fiercely from the bombs. Heavy damage and hundreds of explosions erupted throughout the area. Despite their feelings of shame, the Uzumakis all cried out in unison for combat and charged directly into the dismantled Shimura base. The bloody spectacle in front of the Uzumaki family was unsettling to say the least, as they haven't been in a war for a long time. Random limbs were strewn about, piles of unidentifiable meat were strewn about like discarded rubbish, and the typically green grass was soaked in fresh blood. The shouts of pain and agony were so loud that everyone could not hear them over the redwashed white leather tents. This was a massacre, not a war anymore. Although it was the first time the Uzumaki attacked the Shimura base directly, their men decisively outnumbered their adversaries. The Shimura members were frantically trying to leave their base as soon as possible, scattering it like scared deer. Nar growled as he dashed toward a group of desperate foes through heaps of bodies. As he dashed between them and used his own chakra to cut through their jugulars, the guy muttered to himself, "Goan." It went quickly and without any pain. In the midst of his assault, Shinray had lost himself. All he could think about were his dying son and daughters faces and how terrified they appeared just before they passed away. Even though his children were just beginning their lives, they passed away before they were able to get married. The Inazuka leaders were enraged by that concept alone, which drove them to massacre as many Shimura members as they could. As they tore through men like livestock, the old man and his ninkan were drenched in blood and dozens of men fell in shredded gory heaps all around them. The man screamed, "This is for my children." As he smashed a strong Gatsuga into one of the bassy's bigger camps. "Die," Shimmer scum. Kagura was standing just behind her father, glaring around her while her eyes were welling with tears. She was holding a katana that had belonged to her beloved older sister, who had been killed only months prior. Kagura vowed to get revenge on her sister by using the same sword to kill as many Shimura members as possible. As she continued to swiftly eliminate her adversaries, Kagura was struggling with herself. She was glad that she could finally exact revenge on her siblings, but she felt like a monster for taking so many lives. "Dai," Kagura exclaimed, her eyes welling with sorrow. Uzu Maki Midito was in a similar state to her Inazuka counterpart and lived a short distance away. As she killed one man after another, the young woman's clothing was as crimson as her hair. Although Mido has previously killed on assignments, it never seemed so simple or casual. In order to avoid feeling as guilty as she felt at the time, Mido would personally prefer to fight and kill opponents who could put up a good fight for her. Before they could even scream the names of their loved ones, many Shimura members would be cut down as they frantically tried to escape the terrible scene. When Midito glanced down at the victims she killed, many of them still had their eyes open, and she would never forget how they would appear. As the pupils grew dim, Midito realized that they were staring at her with utter despair and agony. As she continued to cut through more men, she felt her soul deteriorate even more. As she massacred her opponents, Nidato yelled out in agony, "Aw!" As she attempted to blank herself, the Uzumaki Aerys raced through the bloodstained region, a canai in each hand. She was aware of the stinging ache of exhaustion in her hands, arms, and especially in her feet. However, Mido was unable to stop. Her adrenaline drove her to keep going until her goal was achieved. Mido could only hear her own breath and heartbeat as the howls of hell began to subside around her. For some reason, Mido observed that her breathing was quite slow, and her heartbeat was significantly slower than she would normally expect. She felt as though time had started to slow down and the terrible scenes she had witnessed were being etched into her memory forever. Midito desired to halt. Mido felt like crying. Mido was ready to quit. However, her body was not obeying her orders for some reason, and she kept dripping blood into the often gorgeous green grass. Mido felt cold. Her armor seemed to weigh more and more every second, and her garments were drenched in blood. The moon, the typical white tents, and the boundless green landscape were all red in her eyes. Now, no matter where she looked, Mito was unable to locate any semblance of normaly in the sea of blood and corpses in front of her. What? Mito thought in a panic. What is that? Her eyes turned a vivid shade of gold, and before Mito knew it, she was in Naruto's arms. The man embraced her tightly, which actually made Mido feel very comfortable. As the cold gradually subsided and her gaze was fixed on her friend's golden hair, a strange odor filled her nostrils, she chose to ignore the faint smell of blood and perspiration that accompanied it and instead focused on the faint sweetness. "Vanilla," Mito said to herself as she leaned her body against her companion. As he held his friend firmly and securely in his arms, Narut had a very worried expression on his face. He knew that it was necessary and that many people he knew had already done so, but he couldn't help but feel terrible about putting the innocent girl through all of that. He found himself praying to Cammy that Mito would still be the joyful and content girl he had met just a short while ago. Nar whispered into Mito<unk>'s ears, "It's okay, Mitochan. It's over. You have completed your mission. It's finished. There is nothing more you need to do." And Naru sobbed out the girl in agony as Mito started to reintegrate with reality. tears still streaming down her bloodstained cheeks. And Narudo [ __ ] Mido clutched to Narudo like a lifeline, putting her arms around him as tightly as she could. In return, Narudo kissed the top of her head and hugged her closer, saying, "I'm right here, Midochan. I'll always be here for you." Because Nar was too quick for any blood to splash on him, Midito wailed deeply into his bloodless garments. "Oh my god!" cried the girl hysterically as she grabbed a handful on Naruto's clothes. As so much blood, Midito began to relax in Naruto's arms as the blonde Uzumaki began to channel his chakra around his body to create a warm sphere around him. I know Mitochan, but that is all over now. We finished our mission. The man whispered softly against Mito<unk>s tragically soaked hair. We can go home. We<unk>ll go back to Uzu to see Renkun and Oscan. We<unk>ll go back to see Genria sama and Rsu sama. We<unk>ll go home together. Midito appeared to stop crying and her eyes began to close before she eventually dozed off. The two Narudo clones, who were positioned on either side of the canyon, were able to sense negative emotions just like their original and sensed a wall of guilt and despair emanating from the Shimura base. The clones were aware that the Shimura clan members were not the only ones feeling this way. The majority of the Uzumaki members were also very irritated. Naruto's clones sighed in unison, their arms crossed as they gazed down at the terrible scene. One of the clones closed his eyes and thought, "This is why I came back to the past so I can stop all of this sooner." The copy of Narudo could understand why the men were feeling so awful about all of this, because he knew from experience that the first few years as Supreme Commander were hell. Every day, he would have to visit and see battlefields covered in dead bodies and bloody terrain. But time was the universal solution, and the pain would eventually subside. The second clone turned to face the 50 men behind him and noticed that many of them were shaking and had tears in their eyes. The second clone thought, "I wonder how Midito is doing without realizing that his original was reassuring the upset Aerys at the time. From above, it was evident that the main battlefield was rapidly losing Shimura members, and a large number of them had gathered on the open field, running in their direction. The plan called for them to wait until most of the Shimura members were inside the area before striking, but allowing a few to escape was also part of the plan because it would allow their terrifying victory to return to the capital of Sumn Nokuni to instill fear in them and give the Inuzuka better terms for the peace treaty. The canyon forces watched as the first few Shimura clan members slipped through the cracks, their bodies concealing the shadows and their voices concealed by the loud winds. They were among the luckiest men alive, but a few more seconds later, they would be skewered alongside their unfortunate clansmen. "Get ready," said both clones as they raised their right hands into the air, nodding to each other. The hundred men behind them were arranged in a line against the canyon<unk>s edge, ready to drop a slice of hell on the men below. For a moment, the clones, eyes turned steel cold as they lowered their hands and pointed downward. Now, quote, "They were instructed not to use explosives in case they undermined the canyon structure too much, so they were inclined to use traditional shinobi projectiles. However, in the canyon's narrow pathway, one canai was able to pierce two men who were overlapping each other, and the hundreds of weapons combined to create a literal hell hole in the center of the canyon. All of the armed shinobi from above suddenly created a rain of cannai and shuriken down upon the men below. The Shimura men below were screaming in terror, and some of them were pleading for mercy with their hands up, but they were still cut down. The majority of the men had tears in their eyes as they forced themselves to continue until they had no weapons left, as they were instructed to do. They clamped their eyes shut and blindly threw their weapons down into the narrowed path, doing their best to ignore the loud cries of pain and pleas for mercy. Even for the war hardened Uzuaki, it was uncommon to witness such a slaughter. Naruto's plan had undoubtedly succeeded, and the war was effectively over, but he and his clones couldn't help but feel deeply guilty and disgusted by his actions. Nar took a deep breath and reminded himself that this was a war, and he did what was best for his side of the conflict. It was that simple. As they ran out of weapons to throw, the guys began to stop one by one, and the majority of them collapsed into a sobbing heap. A handful had survived and were buried beneath their deceased clansmen, but the sound below had also diminished to nearly nothing. "That's enough," both clones mumbled seriously as they gave the signal to Halt and sideigh. "Good job, everyone." The silence was so deafening that everyone seemed to be staring at the ground, remembering the last half hour that felt like a whole year. Narut had learned from his decades of experience in combat that the most gurus and one-sided wars were the ones that would end up being the quietest. From a distance, the original Narudo could see that the barrage of weapons had stopped and that everything was quiet. The man had witnessed such scenes before, but no matter how many times he had witnessed such carnage, he would never grow accustomed to it. Shinray was holding a silent and crying Kagura in his arms, his face unreadable, but he knew that ultimately this slaughter was a good thing. At least this way, his clan would be able to survive, and the war was finally over. In the back of his mind, Shinray wondered what terms the Shimura clan would offer them in a peace treaty and how the Daimo would attempt to settle the remaining conflict. The sleeping Neidato was still in Naruto's arms, and he took the opportunity to embrace her tenderly. As if Cami above were attempting to wipe away all the blood that had been spilled in the short time, a shower of very early rain decided to dampen the bloodied field. At that moment, Narudo ran his fingers through Mito's redder than normal hair and used his thumb to gently clean her cheeks of blood. Although Midito appeared to be finally resting in her sleep, her grip on his vest remained extremely strong. Nar didn't mind, he would be with her for as long as she desired. Nar knelt down and kissed Midito<unk>s forehead tenderly, whispering, "I'm sorry, Midochan. I promise you, soon you will never have to go through this again." The Uzumaki clan experienced a brief period of peace following the conclusion of the conflict in Sunum Nounkuni. A very valuable peace deal had been presented to the Inazuka clan by the Shimura clan who had formally submitted. According to the contract, there will be no conflicts between the Shimura and Inazuka clans for the next 50 years. Aside from that, the Inazuka will be able to retain their ancestral lands within the country and receive a sizable quantity of compensation money from the Shimura and Sunnuni. Along with giving the Inuzuka 50 acres of land close to their original location, Sumn Nokuni also exempted them from paying taxes for the following three years. When the Daimo offered him the ownership documents and the treaty, Inazuka Shinray felt incredibly superior. The bargain was all the more pleasant because the young Daimo was clearly wearing a phony smile. Following their formal meeting, Genriusai and Shinray formed a defensive treaty and alliance, thereby binding the two clans to one another and vowing to defend one another at all costs. A day after the Shimura clan joined the conflict, the Uzumaki clan's name had once again spread throughout the region as a strong clan that could support the Inuzuka and nearly annihilate them. More than 12,200 Shimura warriors and more than 500 Inuka members had died by the end of the Sunnokuni fight. However, it was safe to conclude that the fight was a huge triumph for the Uzumaki clan because only a minimum of 50 Uzumaki men had lost their lives. They not only achieved the fame they desired, but they also acquired a strong and devoted ally in the Inuzuka clan. As he read the complete combat report that Narut had just given him, Genriusai grinned and said, "You did a tremendous job, Narut [ __ ] With such minimal losses, you gained our clan with a new ally. This is much more than what I initially expected. Nar bowed back to his boss as he stood in front of him. The man said professionally, "You are too kind, Genrius sama. I just finished my mission." With a laugh, the Uzumaki leader got up from his desk. The man walked around his desk to put a hand on the young man's shoulders and said, "You are too modest, Narutkun. I have read all the reports provided to me and everyone including Nido Chan said that you were the one that was responsible for the strategies of the battle. Genry grinned and nodded approvingly. I must say that you are quite talented as a leader. Uzu Maki the blonde grinned. Thank you. Genri sama with a nod in return. Genry went to his wide window and looked down at his hamlet. The leader turned back to the most powerful ninja in his village and said, "I can feel the winds of change blowing, and soon we Uzumakis will be back on the pinnacle of the elemental nations. You are a blessing, Narutkun, a weward son of our clan that has come back to provide us with power. And with you here, I am certain that we will continue to win one battle after another." Narut gave an earnest nod. I would like nothing more than to bring our clan into greatness, but I am not proud of this violence. I will only rejoice in the fact that one day there will be no more war because of all the effort we put forth today. Genri turned back to Narudo, seeming amused. You are quite morbid for a young man. But you are right. One day war will no longer be needed. Although Narudo was unsure if he and his boss were considering the same conclusion, he chose to put the matter out of his mind for the time being. With genuine concern, the young man said, "If I may ask, Genria sama, how is Midito sama doing after the war?" Since they returned to Uzuakar, Narut had not seen Mido, she had spent the first few days cooped up in her room and only then gone for occasional walks around her family's compound. Although Narut considered going to see Mido, he chose to give her some space for the time being. The leader of Uzuaki side, I think she in fine now. Time is the best medicine for war. After a moment of biting his lip, Narut turned back to face his boss. The man inquired hesitantly, "Is it okay if I pay Mido Sama a visit later today?" Genrius nodded, fighting the impulse to smirk. "Of course, it is okay. I'm sure Mitochan will enjoy your company." Nar bowed and grinned. "Thank you," Genrius sama. "I will be sure to visit today." Naruto's little house was a few kilometers from the main Uzumaki compound, and it took him a few minutes to make the trip through the congested streets. After worrying about Mido for a few days, Narudo was eager to find out if she needed his assistance. It's clear that the girl was unprepared for the horrific sights she saw during the conflict. If Narudo had anything to say about it, Midito's own rage had ultimately resulted in the deaths of almost 200 men. Narut could see that Midito had a lot of promise and was a very skilled Kunoichi. The girl was already a member of the Uzumaki clan's elite and at Junan level, but Narudo understood that she would become a legend with further development. The fact that Midito was able to lock the Caillobi fully within herself without assistance, according to the history records back in Konaha suggested that Fujitsu was far superior to all other forms of fighting. With a groan, Narudo made his way to the Uzumaki compounds massive gates and approached the guards. Excuse me, I am Uzumaki Narudo and I am here to visit Mido Sama. When Naruto's name is called, the guards eyes appear to enlarge and they nod rapidly. Of course, Narut sama, please come inside. With a confident gate and a blank expression in his eyes, the blonde Uzumaki entered the gates with grace. The enormous clan homes interior was very spectacular. The garden alone was a sizable plot of land with stunning natural scenery. As the wind blew through and transported the pink petals of Sakura trees, they adorned and danced throughout the landscape. Numerous koi fish swam around in the water in luxury as a tiny river flowed gracefully through the yard. Although there was a major walkway that led to the compounds lobby, Naro felt Mido was actually much closer than he had thought. Nar noticed Mito sitting contentedly within a sophisticated gazebo to the left above the towering rocks adorning the river's banks. She was wearing her typical white kimono, and the gentle wind was carrying several of her gorgeous red hair strands up and down her back. As Narut glanced at the lovely girl, a smile spread across his face. He was happy that Midito appeared to be back to normal, but he could only hope that everything was truly okay. The young man crossed the river and headed toward the exquisitly designed gazebo. Naruto's anxiety was calmed by the gentle breeze and warm sunlight, and he grinned as he entered the girl's immediate proximity and smelled the lovely scent of roses. Mitochan whispered softly, grinning at his companion. Midito glanced over suddenly, and her eyes met Naruto's right away. The sight of Narut caused an uncontrollably happy rush to erupt from Mido's profound thoughts. In order to recover from her traumatic experience insuni, Midito had been cooped up in her house for the past week. She had always hoped Narudo would pay her a visit. Although Mido was upset that Narut didn't visit her for a full week, she was relieved that he did show concern for her. Midito softly said, "Narokun with a smile on her fragile face." Nar sat down next Mido and gave her a friendly smile. I'm sorry it took me so long to visit, but how are you feeling? Even though Midito was still reminded of all the carnage and corpses she had seen during the battle, she felt safe again when she saw Naruto's blonde hair and smelled his vanilla perfume. I'm feeling much better. Thank you, Narudokun. The blonde, still grinning, let out a small sigh. Shinre Sama had officially signed an alliance with Genri Sama. Our mission was a remarkable success. Mito grinned, but his fatigue was obvious. That's good. Narudo put a gentle hand on Midito<unk>'s shoulder to console her after sensing the fear and shame in her heart. As he sat closer to Mido, the man softly said, "I understand how you feel, Mitochan. I felt the same way, but we have to look past this and let time drain out the pain. We live in a world of warfare, and this is what real shinobi life is about. As much as I hate to admit it, the war we just experienced is not a rare occurrence." The Aerys from Uzumaki gave a little grin before meeting Naruto's gaze. The girl smiled and said, "I remember you promising me that I will not have to go through that again. When will that happen?" With a nod, Narut gave Midito a head pat. "As soon as possible, I want to end the era where war is necessary," the man stated solemnly before becoming smiley. "But of course, I have to keep my promise to the all powerful Mitoheim." Mito looked up at Narudo and giggled. "You bet." The radiant expression on Mito<unk>'s face made the blonde Uzuaki smile. The man grasped Mito<unk>'s hand and whispered, <unk>Come with me, Mitochan, I want to show you something. I'm sure you will love it. The close contact made Mito blush a little, and he got to his feet. Where are we going? With a slight smile, Narut started guiding Mido out of the Uzumaki property. The man grinned and added, "It's a surprise I have for you." As he and Midito entered the main gate, oblivious to the guards shocked expressions upon witnessing Narudo so near to their ays. Everyone was staring over to see the most powerful man in the hamlet holding the Aerys hand as the two influential members of the Uzumaki clan moved pretty quickly along the vill's sunny streets. It didn't help when onlookers noticed Mito's clearly delighted and agitated expression as she followed Narudo onto what appeared to be a strangely date-like object. Seeing how well the happy couple looked together, many onlookers were grinning at them. The attractive blonde man holding Midito<unk>s hand looked great, and it was wonderful to see an Uzumaki without the typical red hair. Sincerely, Midito was relieved when Nar held onto her hand when they were traveling. Even though she had assumed he would release it, she felt protected and secure since Naruto's hand was warm. Midito, grinning, moved up directly next to Nar and tightened her own hold on his hand. The girl looked up at the man and said, "So, are you going to tell me where we are going?" Nar gave Midito a smile and a wink. Midito just laughed at his joyful tone when he responded. I said it was a surprise, no telling. It was good to see Nar, who was usually quite serious, acting so easygoing. Together with his companion, the blondumaki proceeded all the way to the village's edge. On the edge of a vast forest that covered the islands backside, they crossed the tenuous pseudo border. The trees were lush and vigorous in the late summer, which enhanced the wonderful moment between Mido and Narut. Since there was no road or constructed area in the forest, which the majority of the villagers thought to be unexplored, the two Uzumakis would have to hike through it. Midito was happy to accompany Narudo to his surprise, but when she would hop from tree to tree, her kimono got in the way. Mido jumped, but Narudo sensed her condition and immediately grabbed her on his back. The man nonchalantly hurried up with Mito on his back and remarked, "Sorry, Mitochan. I suppose I should have asked you to change into more appropriate clothes, but I'll get us there soon." Midito put her hands on Naruto's shoulders and blushed profusely. "Oh, okay. Thank you, Narokun." The Ays noticed how warm she felt rubbing against her friend's back while she was having a surprisingly stable ride on Naruto's back. Even though Mido had only known Narudo for a short time, she felt secure and at ease on his back, and he had occasionally become her rock. Mido still had many unanswered questions concerning Narudo, including where he was raised, who trained him as a ninja, and why he had such a strong affinity for the Uzumaki clan. However, Mido's first priority was to solve the complex riddle of Uzumaki Narudo. When Midito realized they were almost at the end of the forest and could already see the brilliant sunlight in front of them, she snapped out of her revery. As they got closer to the clearing, the gathered shade from the dense mass of canopies began to disperse and Mido started to feel the warmth of the sun on her back. As he took one last step out into the clearing, Narudo whispered, "Here we are, Midochan." As Mido took in the breathtaking scene before her, her eyes widened. They arrived at the island's very edge, where they stood on a sizable grassy field at top a cliff that marked the island's tip. A panoramic portrait of the cloudless blue sky stretched out in front of them with the magnificent sun shining gloriously over the entire world. As the water poured back down into the ocean, it scattered several rainbows and the thunderous waves adorned the moment with magnificent natural noises. From the corner of his eye, Narut noticed Mito<unk>'s expression of amazement and grinned. The man turned to face him and said softly, "I discovered this location a few days ago while I was exploring the island, and I knew that I had to bring you here to see it." The Uzumaki Aerys came down from Naruto's back and stood next to him, still grinning." The young woman softly muttered, "It's beautiful. I've been living on his island for a long time, and I have never even heard of something like this on the island." Narudo exhaled in relief and grinned. Looking down at his gorgeous pal, the blonde laughed and added, "Well, I'm very glad I found something like this at home." Shinobies are often stressed out for many reasons, and watching the day pass by here will sooth our souls. Midito nodded and grinned at Narut. Yeah. Midito pointed to a big rock in the center of the green field, and the young man put a hand on his back. Let's<unk> go sit over there. The ais from Uzuaki embraced her knees to her chest and grinned. Midito's body was protected from the chilly fall breeze by the warmth of the sun, which was high in the blue sky. The place has a really calm and soothing atmosphere thanks to the sound of the waves breaking and the wind rustling the trees. Due in large part to Naro and in part to the environment, Mido immediately felt much better than before. Hearing Naruto's remarks confirmed what Mido had been thinking, which was to make the most of her week of seclusion. Grinning, Nar took a seat beside the girl. So, what are you think about? With her gaze fixed on the landscape before her, Mito grinned. I'm thinking that our efforts to fight war with war will protect beautiful things like this place from destruction. The child softly said. Mito turned to face Narudo and gazed into his blue eyes. Our presence ensum stopped the war in a few days and saved thousands of civilians from another few months of war. We may have killed many people to do so, but we saved more as a result. Nar gave a nod. The blonde man responded gravely. That is a good way of thinking about it. All our efforts are for the greater good. The world is not perfect and peace comes with a price. Things might be very messy right now, but there will be a day when we will reach stability. Grinning, the Uzu Maki Aerys leaned in Naruto's direction. And what will stability look like? Nar smiled and turned to face the sea. The man said cheerfully, it will be beautiful. Naruto's excitement made Mito grin. The trees will be greener. The sky will be brighter and smiles will be abundant in our village. Narudo said, "Children will get to go to school and learn before they become ninja. They will be able to taste sake and have children before they die, and parents will always be able to take care of their children." Nar grinned at Mido. "We will build a village where peace is the norm, and one by one, the others will follow our example. Then finally, one day, the world will be able to progress and prosper as one united people." Mito nodded and grinned at the gleam in Naruto<unk>'s eyes. With her head resting on Naruto's shoulder, the girl muttered, "I look forward to seeing it." The blonde grinned as she gazed down at Mito<unk>'s stunning face. I promise that you will see it once more. Nar and Mito were at his leader's office, talking about how to get back to their former glory. Numerous other clans in the elemental nations appeared to have taken notice of the Uzumaki's work in Sum Nounkuni, and they have been contacted frequently for assistance. The Uzumaki clan benefited greatly from the fact that many people required assistance during this exciting period of battle. Weakened clans were perfect for the Uzumakis right now, and it was obvious that they sought additional allies. So, what do you think? Narokun inquired the Uzumaki family's chief. Who should be our next target? Genri was seated across from Narut and Mito at a big table that was piled high with papers about other countries and their circumstances. Over the past few days, the pile had risen steadily, and Narudo had spent many hours looking through it. He was joined in the cause by Mido, and the two of them came up with a list of possible clans they would support. Although it still depended on the advantages, clans that were closer geographically would be better because transportation would be simpler. Holding out a file, Narudo remarked, "I think we should go with this one." The Yuki clan is under attack by the Kaya clan. Mito reclined her chair thoughtfully, recalling her reading from a few days prior. The ays said, "I've read that one. The daimo of Mizu nokuni wants to take control of the Yuki clan by killing off its leaders." The daimo took advantage of the violent nature of the Kaya clan and tasked them to eliminate most of the older generation of the Yuki clan. Narudo gave a nod as his subordinates went on. Genriusai nodded and said, "Yes, and this has been going on for about 2 months now." Narudo pointed to the map he had set on the table and said, "The Yuki clan is quite formidable on its own, but they are losing because of their geographical weakness." "The Yuki clan is based on the northern edges of Mizu Nounkuni, which initially was ideal for their clan," explained the brunette. "Their back and sides are protected by a series of tall snowy mountains, and their front is blocked by a large river that separated them from the rest of Mizunokuni." Genry usai bent to examine the map more closely. That should offer the Yuki clan plenty of protection already. How are they losing to the Kaya clan? The blonde let out a sigh. As the others nodded in agreement, Narut stated, "The Yuki clan can benefit from natural protection, but it is also a liability because they can only keep so much resource in their isolated land." The blonde marked the enormous river on the map that separated the Yuki clan from civilization. Meaning the Yuki clan is clearly not supplied enough for a long conflict. And the Kaya clan had blocked off their only route of trade, the south of the river. The Kaya forces have formed a line here, so it is impossible for the Yuki's regular trade routes to maintain flow. Mido scowlled. The Kaya clan is trying to isolate the Yuki within their own home and let them slowly starve to death. Narudo gave a nod. Yes, reports mentioned that the Kaye are mainly attacking with members running across the river to engage the Yuki in close-range battles, which the Yuki are not particularly good at, stated the brunette. Narudo sat back down and turned to face his captain. The Kai are viciously powerful close-range fighters, and their ruthless battle tactics far outmatch the Yuki clan members. The Yuki clan possesses their own Kek Jenke, Hyodin, which is powerful against many different kinds of enemies. But the Kaya also have their own unique power. Midito winced. Shikatsuyuku dead bone pulse. Genry usai gave a nod. Yes, I have fought against some of them before and they are some of the most powerful people I have ever met. Narut gave a nod. Yes, Kaya members with Shikatsu are very hard to kill as their skeletal structure is very strong and durable and normal attack with never break their bones, stated the brunette. The Yuki clan replies mostly on ranged attacks, which are usually weaker than close contacts. So, they are quickly losing numbers to the Kaya clan. Genri crossed his arms in agreement. But I know that not a lot of Kaya members will have the Shikatsumaku. It is not a common Jenke even within the clan. Midito gave a nod. That is true, but even so, we don't know how many of the Kaya can use their Ke Jenke. Narudo smirked and answered. No, but we can assume that they will be the Kaya's most powerful members. And weakis are quite powerful when put up against people like them. Following Naruto's explanation, Genriusai grinned. Mito appeared a little suspicious, but Narut kept his smile. The Kaya members with the Shikatsumu will most likely be close-range fighters, which many Usuzumakis can just seal into confinement. A group of Usuzamakis against one Kaya with Shikatsumyuku is good odds and our troops will be able to seal everything that the Kaya can throw at us. Mito let out a sigh. I guess our sealing teams will be able to handle the Shikatsuyuku members. Nar gave a nod. Yes, then our combat forces along with the Yuki forces should be able to force a way through the river and push the Kaya back. Genry Usai looked at Nar. Are you sure about that? The blonde nodded and grinned. Yes. fighting mass amounts of people with close-range attacks are my specialty. Genri laughed and sighed. Okay, then I will give you three days to come up with an official plan of action, and if it is sound, then I see no reason to not do this. Once more, the Uzumaki soldiers were getting ready to charge into combat. Only a few days had passed since Narut presented Genriusai with his formal plans to support the Yuki clan in combat, and the commander was pleased with his approach. In addition to getting the entire chain of command ready for transportation, Midito had prepared enough food and munitions for the Uzumaki army to survive for at least two months during a conflict. The army's morale was high. The Uzumaki clan was full of confidence and motivation following the decisive victory insumni. Everyone in the clan trusted Uzuaki Narudo, their new ace, and they would all follow him into combat without hesitation. After their adventure with the Shimura clan, some felt that it was a bit premature to join the Yuki clan in combat, but they saw that Narut wanted to capitalize on the momentum. Narudo shouted, "Good morning, everyone." In front of the sizable army of a thousand, "Hi, Nar sama." The group all said at once, nearly everyone was in excellent shape at 10:00 in the morning. Nar was wearing his typical black combat suit from his own era, which was quite similar to the Konahunan uniform. He wore his Uzumaki hitade on his forehead with pride and a katana strapped to his hip. A few guards behind Narudo were clutching flags that bore the Uzumaki symbols symbol on a blue backdrop. Genry Usai had made the decision to prominently display their clan's involvement in the conflicts they engage in, and he was happy to let Narudo and his daughter speak on their behalf. Mido, wearing black armor and wearing her hair tied up in a bun, was standing directly next to Naro. In contrast to her unsure appearance from the previous time, she was wearing a resolute expression. Now, this time, Midito was fully aware of her responsibilities and would do everything it took to fulfill her role as the Uzumaki clan's future leader. She had made a self-promise to fight alongside Narudo through the bloodshed and to contribute more and more to the battles they engage in. In a few minutes, you will all be transported to the northern edge of Mizu Nounkuni. There will not be any battles yet, but you will have to be always on guard. Narudo was given full control. The temperature over there is very low, so activate your chakra heat seal beforehand so you will be able to slowly accommodate to the climate over there. Midito took a step forward and cleared her throat. All of you must remain still and silent when we reach the scene. The ais said in a strong assured voice, "Leave the talking to Narut sama and I, and no matter what, do not react violently or appear suspicious. Just remain stoic and calm." The whole army shouted, "Hi!" at once as he and Mito left the elevated platform and the ready-made army behind. Nar nodded. Nar used the opportunity to put a consoling hand on Mito's shoulder as the two Uzumakis moved behind a wall of banners to hide from the public. Even though the latest battle had just ended, he was worried that Mito was still troubled by the bloodshed. "How are you feeling, Mitochan?" the man inquired. His eyes warmed. "Are you ready for this?" Mito nodded and grinned. The girl answered firmly, "Yes, I am. I know what I have to do and will do it. We have a very clear purpose in the war and in the large picture. As long as I focus on that, I will last through this no matter what." Nar nodded and smiled kindly at the girl. With sincerity, the blonde whispered, "I'm proud of you, Midochan. Quote, dot dot dot. I know if we work together as partners, there will be nothing we can't accomplish." The aerys felt a nod in her breast as she gazed into Naruto's azure eyes. Thank you, Narokun. With a rare smile, the blonde Uzuaki turned to Mido and focused his chakra. Okay, it's time. Midito seized Naruto's arm and dragged him back slightly just as he was ready to turn back toward the soldiers. When Narut felt Mido kiss his face tenderly, his eyes grew wild. As his whole body concentrated on the slightly tingling area of his face where Midito's lips were still touching, the blonde exhaled in disbelief. With a flush on her face, Mito withdrew and grinned up at him. "For good luck!" Narudo recovered from his amazement and grinned at the joy that was pulsing through him. In a whisper, the man began, "You know it works better when you kiss me on the lips." The Aris gave Narudo a little shove as her blush flared. "Don't push it, Narutkun." With a laugh, the blonde bent down to plant a kiss on Midito's forehead. The man drew Mido into a one-armed embrace and said, "I'm just kidding, and good luck to you, too. Let's<unk> go." Narudo smiled as he withdrew and made his way back to the main army. Mido began to follow the strongest man in her clan, but she was lagging behind him since she had to cover up her dark flush. Unbeknownst to Narut and Mido, Uzumaki Retszu witnessed the entire event while standing on Genrius's office balcony. The mom was pleased to see her daughter blushing joyfully. She was aware that Mito had become fond of Narudo and was pleased for her. Narudo was the ideal candidate since Retszu always wanted her daughter to wed a man she loved and could keep her safe. Narudo San, look after my little girl. The 10,000 members of the Uzumaki clan were arranged in rows and columns with 50 persons in each row and 20 columns across. With the exception of those in the front row, every soldier had their right hand on the shoulders of the person in front of them. And every soldier except the one in the far right column had their left hand on the shoulder of their left comrade. While Mido held on to Naruto's left hand, one of the men at the very front had his hand gripping Naruto's right hand. When Narut dispatched a clone to the northern border of Mizunokuni a week ago, the clone informed the chief of the Yuki clan that the Uzumaki clan would be assisting them in the conflict. The clone left a horizon can kana in the leader's possession and instructed him to set up a sizable area for the arrival of the Uzumaki soldiers because it was unable to provide any explanation after traveling for so long on a limited amount of chakra. After being dispelled, the clone had informed the leader that the Uzumaki army would arrive in 3 days and the real Narudo had kept his word to the letter. Narudo was waiting for the second hand to strike the 10:00 mark while looking at a clock tower. The man's eyes gave Midito the smallest of smiles as they subtly hovered over her beautiful gray eyes. With a quick blink, Midito's eyes met Naruto's, and she transmitted her own quiet message. Narudo flared his chakra and let out a slow exhale. Horizon nojutsu. The entire army disappeared from the expansive courtyard of Usuzu Island in a split second, leaving the area empty. A loud whirlwind echoed across the room as a burst of air rushed back to the sudden void that was formed when the enormous mass of people vanished. Retszu sighed as she watched and prayed for her daughters and the citizens safety. Since they were one of the few humans who could survive in such conditions, the Yuki clan settled in the coldest region of Mizu Nounkuni. To enable each member of the Uzumaki army to warm themselves using their own chakra, Mido had to create a chakra heating seal for them. Since the Uzumakis were accustomed to the mild climate of their island near Hokkuni, the cold will be one of the hardest things for Narudo and Mito to cope with. Many people will find it challenging to fight on such icy terrain. Even with the usage of the Horizon Nojutsu, the clone of Narut needed a whole day to walk across the icy mountains that encircled the Little Yuki clan settlement. Naruto's challenge of moving a thousand people across a snowy mountain without being noticed was actually resolved by his father's jutsu. It was quite easy to send a clone to the destination using a Horizon Kai, which also saved the community a lot of food and resources and spared the troops from days of exhaustion. "It's almost 10:00," Kenji sama, a Yuki clan member, exclaimed behind his commander. To greet the Uzumakis when they arrived, the Yuki clan had prepared a welcoming ritual. They had constructed a huge ice platform that was 80 ft long and 50 ft wide. In front of the few hundred of their members stood the clan's head and his sister. The Yuki wanted to make a strong first impression and demonstrate their own strength to their possible ally. The Yuki clan head was growing a little nervous as he waited for the Uzumaki warriors to arrive on one of his villages sizable training fields. At just 30 years old, Yuki Kenji was the head of the Yuki clan. At the young age of 23, Kenji was given the responsibility of leadership following the death of his father. Kenji had been a loving and devoted leader for his people for the past seven years. But during times of conflict, he required more than his affection for them. The young leader had long black hair put in a ponytail and was a tall man. He was wearing a light blue suit of armor and a hit with a snowflake symbol on it. Even with their strong kek, the Yuki clan had never been very involved in clan conflicts, and their inexperience made it hard for them to hold their own against the Kaya clan's warhardened members. After the Kaya clan attacked his small town, Yuki Kenji thought everything was gloomy and depressing. However, he found some hope when he learned that the Uzumaki clan had saved the Inuzuka clan. Since the Uzumaki appeared to be seeking allies, Kenji formally asked for their assistance in exchange for an alliance. Kenji had been seeking assistance from other clans, but they were not very close to anyone. Due to their geographical distance, Yuki Kenji wasn't sure whether he would hear back from the faraway clan, but he was thrilled to meet one of the Uzumaki clan's top leaders. Since the war ensum Nokuni, where the Uzumaki clan, led by Uzumaki Narut, nearly wiped out the Shimura clan in a single day, the name of Uzumaki Narudo has spread to the distant reaches of the elemental nations. Kenji was happy that the Uzumaki clan was eager to assist them. But he was surprised to learn that Narudo had sent a clone to meet with him. Kenji<unk>s decision to keep his triangai and trust only a clone of Narudo was a risky one, but he already had nothing to lose. Yuki Kenji steadily set Naruto's canai down on the ground after making his way to the middle of the vast snowy plain. The young leader backed up to the fields edge and whispered to himself, "Okay." Across order to teleport his soldiers to his village, Narudo had told the Yuki clan leader to position his canai across a wide area. The youthful leader was taken aback to discover Naruto's potent transferability, but he immediately agreed because he needed the additional assistance as quickly as possible. Kenji believed that the training ground would be large enough for the Uzumaki forces. So, he cleared away a portion of the forest that surrounding his hamlet. Yuki Yukino, the village's chief commander and the leader's sister, stated, "They should be here any minute now." Onis sama. The 25-year-old, who was regarded as one of Mizu Nounkuni's most attractive women, was unique among her clan members. Yukino<unk>s exquisite blue kimono accentuated her figure, and her long black hair, which reached her lower back, hung lovely in the chilly wind. As she dubiously awaited the Uzumaki forces, she likewise wore a solemn expression. Kenji folded his arms and nodded. The man looked up at the sun and remarked, "Narud Dono made it very clear that he will arrive at exactly 10:00, which should be any time now." A tremendous gust of wind swept over the training area before the man could finish speaking, nearly toppling several Yuki members. When the empty training field was suddenly filled with a sizable army, Kenji and Yukino forced their eyes open to look in disbelief. Kenji noticed that Uzumaki Narudo was grinning as he stood in front of his soldiers. His plan had gone just as planned. Yukino was amazed as were many members of the Yuki clan. Wow, they really came after all. A great sense of relaxation washed over Kenji and he smiled. I had faith in Narut Dono. He seemed like a very honorable man. Mito was told to follow Naro as they approached their Yuki equivalents and Narut grinned. Narudo had to suppress a gasp when he noticed the young woman standing next to Kenji as the two Uzumaki headed for the leveled ice platform. She bore a striking resemblance to Haku. Like the first time he saw Haku, Narut felt she was very beautiful right away. However, when he realized that the attractive woman was actually a handsome male, he became extremely afraid. Not again, Kami sama. The idea of being drawn to a man made Narut cry within. As he walked up to the blonde man, Kenji joyfully cried, "Naro, Dono. It is great to see you again." Narut nodded politely and grinned with a warm tone. The Uzuaki answered, "It is great to be here, Kenji Dono. Our plan has gone off rather well, I might say." Kenji shook Naruto<unk>'s hand and laughed heartily. Yes, it did. With a smile, the Uzuaki pointed to Mido, who was standing next to him. This is Uzumaki. Midito sama, the ais of our clan and the official leader of the Uzumaki forces. Kenji gave Mido a slight bow and Mido returned the gesture. The man extended his hand to Mido and remarked, "It is an honor to meet you, Mido Dono." Midito shook Kenji<unk>s hand and grinned, "The honor is mine, Kenji Dono." Reaching back, the Yuki leader took his sister's hand. As Yukino approached the group, grinning, Kenji remarked, "This is Yuki Yukino, my sister and the second in command of the clan." Narudo let out an internal sigh of relief. "Thank God she's a girl, Kami sama." Mido shook Yukino<unk>s hand and grinned. It's<unk> nice to meet you Yukino San Yukino returned the nod with a smile. She turned to the attractive blonde man beside the Uzumaki Aerys and offered him her hand in marriage saying it is nice to meet you too. It's nice to meet you as well, Narudo Sama. Grinning, Nar gave the woman a kind handshake. Thank you. It's a pleasure. Kenji took a step back with his sister and grinned at the bonding diplomacy. Kenji had built a new side building out of ice with some warm installation filling the sides and it would accommodate the Uzumaki forces very beautifully. Why don't we bring this indoors and I'll have my people help your troops settle into the rooms we have prepared. The other lieutenants in their clan were given command of Narut and Mito<unk>s men and they were instructed to establish themselves in the area the Yuki clan had set aside for them. Following Kenji and Yukino, the two commanding Uzumakis entered the Yuki clan homes main compound, which was primarily constructed of wood, and took a seat in a conference room. They were the only ones in the room, and it was now very deserted. Numerous maps and different information files were spread out on the table. As they sat down in the room, Narut gently pulled out a chair for Mido and took a seat next to her. After clearing her throat, Mido gave the two powerful Yuki clan members a serious gaze. How about you tell us your current situation? Kenji Dono. As Yukino began to empty the table of the mounds of papers and folders to make room for a sizable map of Mizu Nounkuni, Kenji nodded. The map showed a few indicated locations that were thought to be the Kaya clan's bases and their locations in relation to the Yuki clan town. For the past two months, Kenji and Yukino had been unable to find a way out of Solitude. So, they had been staring at this exact map. Kenji stood, cleared his throat, and pointed to the map below. The man pointed to the northern area of Mizu Noukuni, and looked, "This is our current position." Dot dot quote. As he listened to the man, Narudo nodded. Our usual pathway onto the mainland is across this river. Kenji indicated, "A vast river that extended to the farthest reaches of the nation. We are pretty much blocked from all surrounding towns and villages, so it is very hard for us to purchase resources. The Kaya has control of the other side of the river and essentially blocked us from the rest of the world. Naruto's brows were wrinkled in contemplation as he crossed his arms. While marking the chart with his own pen, the blonde mumbled, "So basically, the only way we can take control of this war is to take back control of the river and push the Kaya back at least 10 m." Yukino gave a nod of consent. The woman sat down in her seat and continued, "Yes, but the Kai outnumbered us before you joined. And even though we are about equal in number now, they still have a powerful defensive line blocking the river." Their frontline members are almost 30 members who possess the Shikatsum Kek Jenke, and they are very hard to kill with long range attacks. Kenji grinned as his sister spoke. We tried to attack them head-on with close-range combat, but our members were no match for those with Shikatsuyaku. In order to view the map more clearly, Mito stood up. How many of the Shikatsuyuku Kaya have you managed to kill? Kenji bowed his head and sideighed. The man mumbled with embarrassment. We only managed to kill three of them. Silently, Nar questioned why the ice would be helpful. Their bones are as hard as diamonds, and we only killed the three by coating our cany with sharp ice. Narut nodded and grinned at the idea, saying, "We can control our chakra to the point where our ice kana will freeze on impact and the cold will make their bones weaker. By that point, we will be able to kill them." Yukino let out a sigh. But the problem is that we need a huge number of kana to take down on of the Shikatsu members, and we are running really low on them." Midito reclined slightly. "We brought a lot of weapons with us. How much do we need?" Kenji let out a sigh. Midito gazed at the man in shock, realizing that the number was far greater than she had anticipated. We found that we will need about a few hundred to a thousand kana to kill one of the Shikatsumiku members. She said, "The Shikatsumu are fast as well as very flexible. They can block most of the canai we throw at them, and it takes many landed shots in order for us freeze most of their skeletons." Without taking his eyes from the map, Narudo questioned, "How well do explosive tags work against them?" Yukino nodded and folded her arms. It does work better than normal kana, but they always managed to escape the blast radius or would slice through the tags before they would land. Narudo smiled as the woman spoke. Even when they managed to land a successive blow, the people with Shikatsuiku can shield themselves by pushing out their rib cage. It is disturbing really. Narudo grinned. Well, what if I told you that we can seal your hyodin chakra into a tag like an explosive tag? The eyes of Yukino and Kenji grew wide. You can do that. Midito nodded and grinned. Yes, we often create elemental explosive tags like these back home. It is quite easy for us to make. Narut took a seat and picked up a blank piece of paper from the table. The man scrolled some symbols on the paper and remarked, "The seal is quite similar to the normal explosive tags. All we have to do is change the content sealed into the tag." Narut handed the paper to Kenji, grinning, saying, "Instead of channeling concussive or fire chakra into the paper, we leave it empty and let your men channel hyoden chakra into them. If you can do the honors, Kenji dono." Kenji channeled his hyodin chakra into the paper and handed it back to Narudo, muttering, "Of course." With a smile on his face, the blonde added a few more symbols to finish the seal. The Uzu Maki put the tag on his chest and made a clone to stand a few feet away from him, saying, "It will look something like this." The others swiftly followed Narut to the back wall after he motioned them to move away from the clone. The clone waited with his eyes closed. After a few seconds, a flash flared in the room and the tag started to glow. When Yukino observed the clone fully covered in a thick layer of ice with spikes of ice framing his body, she stammered, "Wow!" Grinning, Narut banished the clone. Since freezing the bones of the Kaya will make them easier to kill, then a thousand of these tags will pretty much fix the problem for us. Kenji nodded and grinned with his sister. The Yuki clan leader shook hands with Narut once again and remarked, "Well, I must say that I am very glad to have you all on board. It seems that our abilities are quite compatible with each other." Narudo laughed, "That's true." Mido grinned and gave Narudo a proud glance. His intelligence and quick thinking would never cease to astound her. Making box after box of ice tags for the impending war took nearly the entire following day. They had plenty of time to create as many ice tags as they could because the Kaya are expected to attack in a few days. The Yuki clan members will affix them to Kana to expand their armament while the Uzumaki men were occupied with drawing seals. At that time, the Yuki clan members were more optimistic than ever and things were looking extremely well. The training fields were transformed into spacious tents equipped with very productive production lines. In less than a day, they created more than 500 tags and affixed them on Kai using all of the paper, ink, and hyodin chakra in the hamlet. Mito and Yukino examined the production process to make sure nothing went wrong. While Narut and Kenji reviewed the maps once more to look for any gaps in the Kaya defenses, however, issues will always arise. with a worried expression on his face. Kenji approached Narudo with Yukino and Midito and shook his head. We have a problem. We don't have enough Kana. An official count of all the Kana in the Allied Fosses control revealed that there were insufficient of them. Only 100 Canai were on the Yuki clan side compared to over 1,00 on the Uzumaki side. They were short by 900 kana, and 2,000 Canai is ideal since it will allow for error and operate well. During their two months of combat, the Yuki clan had spent the majority of their canai, and since they were cut off from other locations in Mizu Nounkuni, they were unable to purchase more. Midito folded her arms. Do you think you can teleport back home to take more? Narudo gave a headshake. No, we don't have 900 spare. Can I just lying around? We need to figure something else out. After a few minutes, the group slipped into a tense stillness, and Narudo had a sudden notion. The Kaya had established a lengthy defensive line along the river, and Narudo had read in the reports that anyone who dared to enter their area would be attacked. After numerous attacks on the river blockade over the previous two months, the Yuki clan discovered that the Kaya's defenses primarily consisted of using projectiles to fire down approaching attackers. The allies can undoubtedly take advantage of this. Kenji caught the Uzumaki's attention. Kenji Dono, how many boats do we have right now? Kenji remembered looking over the assets record a few hours prior, but he was a little perplexed. About 80 right now. The blonde turned back to Kenji. Also, what do you know about the chakra sensors of the Kaya clan? Yukino was the one who responded. The Kaya clan isn't really known as people who are good sensors, and we haven't really run into any of them before. Nar nodded and grinned. Perfect. I know what to do. Narut led the group of commanders to the harbor that connected the river to the land where they observed the array of boats. Only a small number of them had roofs and arrows, while the majority were transport boats for merchants and citizens, and a few were employed for fishing. The faraya territories were mostly shrouded in mist, and Narudo crossed his arms as he looked down at the river that nearly obscured the horizon. "You san, can you please order a few groups of people to start taking off the roofs on those battle boats?" replied Narudo with a grin. Yukino nodded but remained completely disoriented. Okay, but why? Narudo smiled while the other man remained perplexed. The blonde man said, "You<unk>ll see." Yukino and Kenji turned to look at Mido to see if she understood what Narudo was doing, but she was equally as baffled as they were. By the way, Kenji said, "I saw a bunch of kids making snowmen with their chakra. Can everyone do that?" Kenji remembered doing it himself as a child and nodded. Yes, every child will learn how to do that in this village. Narudo glanced to the group and grinned. A nonchalant. Okay, then I will take care of the canai problem was the man's statement. The three of you still have your own jobs to do and they need you in there. I can take care of this myself. Though a little worried, Kenji had faith in Nar. Are you sure about this, Narut Dono? The blonde gave a nod. Positive, the river was shrouded in a dense mist at this early hour of the morning. The light was just beginning to peep over the horizon, casting lengthy shadows on everything in its path. Last night, Nar assembled roughly 50 guys to assist him in getting the supplies he required ready. He had all the other boats prepared for action and had removed the roofs from the battle boats. The total number of boats was 80, and they were all in fine shape. As a precaution, Narudo had a few Yuki clan members cover the boats inside with ice to make them more resilient. A few hours later, they were all prepared for Naruto's scheme. On average, 15 snowmen can fit on each boat, and the Yuki clan kids had a lot of fun building as many of them as they could on the boats. The kids did a wonderful job of creating the snowmen, as Narut had told them to build them roughly the size of a typical human. As Narut gazed out over his boats, Mido, Kenji, and Yukino stood behind him. Narudo declared, "Okay, in a few moments, we will begin." As the boat workers started to withdraw back to shore, one cage bunch was created by Narudo for each boat and another was created to stand by him. To serve as the engines, Narudo had them stand at the rear of the boats. A system of ropes connected one boat to the others, and numerous long ropes bound the very back boats to the harbor. Mito approached Naruto's side. What are you doing, Narudkum? Narudo winked and grinned down at the girl. You'll see Miditochan. I am quite excited about this. As Kenji and Yukino approached the Uzumaki duo, they saw Narut signal his clones to begin advancing. The clones started their brief journey to the opposite side of the river by pushing their boats out of the harbor with their wind chakra. Because the ropes were interconnected, the boats moved quite steadily, and soon they were out in the middle of the river. Even though the river was swift, Naruto's clones wind chakra kept the boats on course. As his clones arrived at the center of the body of water, the real Nar grinned. The clone beside Narut dissolved his memory and passed it on to the other clones, saying, "Okay, this is where the show really starts." The clones snatched a battle horn from the boats below. A loud blare of shaking vibrations erupted throughout the room as 80 heavy breaths blew through 80 trumpets. Yukino and Kenji watched in disbelief as the boats called the Kaya's attention. Kenji exclaimed in disbelief, "Naro, Dono, what are you doing?" He believed Narudo was attempting to enter enemy territory covertly and use his clones to steal their weapons. With a smile, Narut gave Kenji a shoulder pat. Don't worry, this will work. The clan chief and his two brothers commanded the Kaya forces. Kaya Makoto, the leader, was the eldest of his siblings. His brothers were Kaya Kenchin and Kaya Anji. Known as the most vicious and barbaric members of the clan, these three brothers would treat their subordinates like natural monsters when they used the Shikatsuyaku. When the Shikatsumyuku members were not needed, the clan would typically confine them to cages and treat them like animals. Angie sama exclaimed one of the centuries. The enemy has movement. While his brothers remained in their main clan home, Kaya Angie was responsible for heading the front line of the fight against the Yuki clan. Despite being the youngest of his brothers, Angie possesses the most combat expertise in difficult environments. A huge strong man, he had thick eyebrows and a well-defined beard despite having a bald head. He had a big combat axe by his side and was dressed in armor. The man remarked in a low rough voice, "It is misty morning. If we send our troops out there, it might be a trap. Strike them down with projectiles." The sounds of Kana being thrown shortly followed the clones, smirking reaction to the Kaggaya's side of activity. The first Kana landed on one of the boats and grabbed hold of one of the snowmen a few seconds later. As soon as the Kaya noticed the sun streaming through the boats and what seemed to be a sizable army, legions upon legions of Kana were being flung into the river and into the boats. As the clones effortlessly deflected the approaching weapons, hundreds and hundreds of Canai were trapped by the snowmen and ice covered boats. When the Kaya proceeded to launch Kanai after Kana and it appeared to be growing by the second, the clones all grinned. In addition to receiving a large number of weapons by acquiring Kana in this manner, the Kaya will also lose an equivalent number of weapons. The clones began pulling on the ropes and directing their wind chakra in the opposite direction as soon as every snowman was destroyed. When the real Narut snapped his fingers, numerous men from the Yuki and Uzumaki clans began tugging on the harbors ropes to speed the boats. return. As his plan went off without a hitch and everything went as planned, Narut stood grinning. When Angie noticed that the enemy boats were beginning to move away from their side of the river, he smirked and assumed that the enemy was retiring. Since they were engaged in a losing and lonely conflict, it was not surprised that the Yuki launched a massive offensive against them. For Angie, this was their final attempt at retribution. The big man said, "The enemy is retreating. Keep the pressure strong throughout the Yuki ship's departure. Angie was giggling, especially when he watched the men's shadows on the ships descend one by one. Kenji smiled and his eyes grew wide. I see what you did. When the boats all appeared and were encircled by hundreds of canai, Narut grinned. Since the majority of the Canai had been captured by the snowmen and had safely remained on the boat, each boat was loaded with as many cany as possible. It appeared that the Kaya truly intended to murder everyone, as there were far more than 900. When Mido and Yukino realized what Naro had just done, they watched in wonder. Narudo grinned. The man smirked and added, "When they have so much to spare, we don't need to use our own weapons.