Late April, Year 43 of Konoha.
The Mizukage of Kirigakure strongly criticized the Land of Whirlpools for not adhering to the ethics of hidden villages, privately harboring missing-nin from other villages, and also abusing space-time ninjutsu to infiltrate Kirigakure and take away the families of missing-nin.
This seriously violated the establishment treaties of hidden villages and the basic principles of shinobi. It was an immoral and uncivilized act.
At the same time, he stated that only by strictly adhering to various rules and regulations can the harmonious and stable development of the shinobi world be guaranteed.
He hoped the Land of Whirlpools would recognize its mistakes, correct them in time, return the missing-nin to their respective villages to face interrogation by their Kage, and not continue down the wrong path.
In the same month...
The other hidden villages also jumped out to accuse the Land of Whirlpools of its improper actions and severely condemned it. They hoped the Land of Whirlpools would sincerely repent and compensate each village for the losses caused by the missing-nin.
Konoha also did not dare to fall behind, firmly declaring that although the Land of Whirlpools and Konoha had been allies since ancient times, as guardians of peace in the shinobi world, they were deeply saddened by this erroneous behavior of the Land of Whirlpools.
They stated that Konoha would absolutely not compromise easily just because it was an ally of the Land of Whirlpools. Furthermore, they expressed anger and guilt over the Land of Whirlpools' behind-the-scenes petty actions and prying away the allies.
It must be known that the Uchiha clan had always been a part of Konoha since ancient times. They hoped the Land of Whirlpools would explain why members of the Uchiha clan appeared within their country.
Otherwise, the alliance between Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools would be broken.
Immediately, everyone in the shinobi world sensed the unusual atmosphere. This Land of Whirlpools...
was looking for trouble!!
It actually dared to provoke all Five Great Shinobi Villages at once. Just look at the last country that was this bold—the Land of Rain—to know what the final outcome for the Land of Whirlpools would be.
Back then, only three villages invaded the Land of Rain. But so many years have passed, and the Land of Rain still has not recovered from its defeat.
Even the leader of Amegakure, the Shinobi World's Demigod, Hanzo of the Salamander, is now full of shadows regarding war. After all, the country spent all its savings on the previous war. The situation inside the Land of Rain is now bleak!!
Suffering from hunger and cold, combined with the long rainy season, a large number of the country's citizens have fallen ill. Everywhere there are emaciated homeless beggars. They can no longer see a future. They are numb, lost, and do not know what to live for anymore.
Apart from waiting for death in this hellish world, there is nothing else to do.
At the same time, Hanzo of the Salamander began sealing the country's borders, refusing entry to foreigners and not allowing the country's citizens to leave.
According to some citizens of the Land of Rain who managed to escape, Hanzo of the Salamander was no longer the brave, upright protector of the Land of Rain who could bring hope.
He began suppressing talented individuals within the country, confusing right and wrong, and becoming suspicious. It is said many talented young people died at the hands of Hanzo of the Salamander.
The Land of Rain...
has no future!!
Anyway, Hanzo of the Salamander is now widely criticized throughout the shinobi world.
Therefore, comparing it to the fate of the Land of Rain, no one is optimistic about the Land of Whirlpools.
A mere island country, with less territory than the Land of Rain and a smaller population, what will they use to achieve victory?
Relying solely on that so-called smallest Kage from back then, the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools?
Don't joke around. The Five Great Shinobi Villages are full of talented people. How can a single Kage possibly protect the Land of Whirlpools?
You should know that even the brother of the God of Shinobi back then, Konoha's forbidden technique expert, wasn't that confident!
Go ask the current strongest Hokage, see if he dares to be this cheeky?
Everyone sighed inwardly. The Land of Whirlpools...
is doomed sooner or later!!
...
Land of Whirlpools.
Uzumaki Jun was reading today's newspaper with great interest, inwardly sighing with emotion. They truly are the Five Great Shinobi Villages!
Their skin is simply...
too thick!!
You must know that their Land of Whirlpools does not have a hidden village. What hidden village rules do they need to follow?
Furthermore...
those rules are simply a joke. Over the years, there have been no small number of defecting shinobi. Haven't seen you condemn a country every time a missing-nin runs to one!
Uzumaki Jun shook his head, put down the newspaper in his hand, and looked at the high-level officials of the Land of Whirlpools in front of him. "What do you all have to say?"
A war mobilization meeting was necessary.
"Is it really unavoidable?" The Clan Leader looked at the intelligence in his hand, sighed, and said, "You must know, these are the Five Great Shinobi Villages!"
Just comparing the number of genin, their Land of Whirlpools cannot match them.
Let alone other aspects...
If war breaks out, even if the Land of Whirlpools wins, the losses will surely be heavy!
"It is unavoidable." Uzumaki Jun sighed and said, "Do you really think this war is only because the Land of Whirlpools accepted missing-nin?"
That is only one aspect.
Another aspect is...
"The Land of Whirlpools is now too wealthy." Uzumaki Jun helplessly pointed at the location on the shinobi world map and said, "With just this small amount of territory, the wealth possessed by the Land of Whirlpools now can rival that of the Five Great Shinobi Villages."
It even surpasses some of the poorer major villages...
"According to the news Gato sent back, now the major villages and countries have begun suppressing the trade of the Land of Whirlpools, increasing various taxes, and even confiscating the goods of the Land of Whirlpools without reason."
Uzumaki Jun sighed...
"Wealth moves people's hearts!"
You must know, because of the Land of Whirlpools' vigorous development of technology in recent years, its goods are high-quality and low-priced, making them very competitive in other countries, almost squeezing out their local products living space.
Probably the Five Great Shinobi Villages are waiting to destroy the Land of Whirlpools and then divide up its wealth and technology!!
Even some small countries and small villages are waiting to get a share of the spoils.
And...
"The current system of the Land of Whirlpools is different from that of other countries. It not only harms the interests of the nobility but also threatens the ruling status of the shinobi. So..."
"The Five Great Shinobi Villages, the Five Great Countries, even the entire shinobi world are watching the Land of Whirlpools."
Especially when exterminating Zetsu's organization, it is believed the Five Great Shinobi Villages gained a deep understanding of the Red ideology, knowing that this system is different from the One Country, One Village system and will sooner or later bring disaster to them.
After all...
No one will give up being Kage!
Just like why were the Twelve Guardian Ninja in the anime half wiped out?
Wasn't it because some people did not approve of the Hokage holding the country's military power, believing it should be in the hands of the Daimyo's court.
Then...
A certain rebellious youth left the village and finished them off.
Hearing Uzumaki Jun's words, everyone fell silent. Indeed...
For a country to become strong, war is unavoidable.
"In that case." The Clan Leader said with a serious expression, "Since it cannot be avoided, then let's fight!"
"Fight fiercely, fight out the momentum of the Land of Whirlpools."
The Clan Leader clenched his fist...
Back when the Uzumaki clan was about to be destroyed and wiped out, didn't they pull through?
"Our Land of Whirlpools does not fear any war!"
Especially now, the Land of Whirlpools is already much stronger than before. It's just...
The Five Great Shinobi Villages are a bit too many...
"But if war breaks out..." The Clan Leader frowned, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Those missing-nin, the bloodline clans..."
How should they be handled?
As the Clan Leader, he still felt somewhat... about these foreign shinobi in his heart.
Especially at this special time.
However...
"Sorry, the Muroto clan has long been citizens of the Land of Whirlpools." Muroto Jōmon adjusted his sunglasses, sat on the chair, and said with a smile, "Since someone wants to attack our country, the Muroto clan will defend to the death the country."
As a high-level official of the Land of Whirlpools, Muroto Jōmon was qualified to attend the meeting.
And no one in the Muroto clan wanted to return to that cave below. Clearly, there is food, drink, and villas here. Why go back and suffer?
Sorry...
The Muroto clan has no feelings for the Land of Lightning.
"Hmph." Uchiha let out a light cold snort and said, "The Uchiha clan will obey orders. If anyone violates the rules, as the clan leader, I will deal with them personally."
Konoha...
The die-hard loyalists all died in that battle.
And the Kamizuru clan...
"The Kamizuru clan is the same." Kamizuru Seihō nodded and said with a smile, "Whether it's supplies or shinobi, the Kamizuru clan will carefully cooperate with the arrangements of the Land of Whirlpools."
It could be said that having come this far, they could no longer turn back. Returning to the major villages meant only death, nothing else. Furthermore...
Life in the Land of Whirlpools is good. Why leave?
You must know, the Kamizuru clan is now the wealthiest in the Land of Whirlpools!!
Uzumaki Jun saw the responses of the various clan leaders and revealed a slight smile. He knew the Clan Leader deliberately brought this up at this time to reassure the various major families. After all, as the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools, he could not be the one to bring this up.
As for why the Senju Clan Leader wasn't here...
He's still moving bricks!
How could he come to participate in high-level meetings? Moreover, since the Senju clan joined the Land of Whirlpools, the Senju Clan Leader seemed to intentionally avoid the political center of the Land of Whirlpools, although there are still some new clansmen joining the military of the Land of Whirlpools.
For example, Mokushukuma...
Now he's even managed to become a small team leader in the second army of the Land of Whirlpools.
But these are all the younger generation.
"Since they are already citizens of the Land of Whirlpools, we should trust them."
Uzumaki Jun saw that except for the Senju clan, all the other clan leaders had stated their position. He smiled and nodded.
Although there might be those among the outside missing-nin who love their village and cannot bear to fight against their former village, but...
Now they have joined the Land of Whirlpools.
If they cannot even raise the kunai in their hands when facing the enemy, then why should the Land of Whirlpools protect you?
He did not force these people to personally join the army and go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. But if enemies attack the homeland and these people still do not act, just watching from the sidelines, then that would be somewhat unacceptable.
Of course...
"This is voluntary." Uzumaki Jun sighed and said, "We cannot stop anyone from defending their home and country, nor can we force anyone to defend their home and country."
Especially at this time. If they are forced onto the battlefield, what if they betray them later?
Although he was quite confident about the Uchiha clan, the Kamizuru clan, and the Muroto clan, what about the other missing-nin, bloodline limits...
Who knows if there are those among them who want to return to their village?
After all, this is a world where even killing your entire family and cutting down your father can be forgiven!!
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