Hidden Cloud Village.
Uchiha Clan Estate.
In the reception hall, Uzumaki Kushina looked at Uzumaki Kyoko and Uzumaki Dofu, her expression gradually becoming agitated.
Ever since the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, members of the Uzumaki Clan had been wandering throughout the Ninja World.
Sometimes, she couldn't help but think that perhaps she was the only surviving orphan of the Uzumaki Clan in the Ninja World.
But unexpectedly, today she met two of her clansmen.
Especially their vibrant red hair, which gave her such a strong sense of familiarity.
"Lord Kushina."
Uzumaki Dofu and Uzumaki Kyoko bowed respectfully, their hearts similarly stirred.
Meeting former clansmen in a strange place was a wonderful feeling.
Uzumaki Kushina poured them both a cup of tea, then asked, "Dofu, Kyoko, could you tell me your story?"
Hearing this, Kyoko smiled, "Of course."
"When the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed back then, we escaped through a secret passage with our parents and a few other clansmen…"
As Kyoko recounted their tale, Uzumaki Kushina's expression gradually became sorrowful.
As objects of covetousness, members of the Uzumaki Clan had endured too many tragedies outside.
In contrast, although she had always been monitored by the Anbu, at least her life had been relatively stable… The three chatted for over two hours. Seeing that it was getting late, Kyoko and Dofu stood up to leave.
Before they parted, Uzumaki Kushina admonished, "From now on, if you two encounter any difficulties, come find me. I will definitely help you."
Uzumaki Dofu gratefully said, "Then thank you, Lord Kushina."
After speaking, he couldn't help but cough heavily several times.
Uzumaki Kushina said with some concern, "Dofu, your physical condition isn't very good. Remember to take better care of yourself in the future."
Uzumaki Dofu nodded, "Understood. We'll take our leave now."
After Uzumaki Dofu and Uzumaki Kyoko left, Uzumaki Kushina went to the backyard and immediately threw herself into Uchiha Yuzuru's arms.
"Yuzuru, thank you so much."
Uchiha Yuzuru had rescued her from that cage in Konoha and given her a free and unrestrained life.
Even when he went to dangerous battlefields, he constantly remembered to help her search for members of the Uzumaki Clan.
This feeling of being valued filled Uzumaki Kushina's heart with happiness.
Uchiha Yuzuru smiled and stroked Uzumaki Kushina's head, gently saying, "This is just the beginning. When there are more Uzumaki clansmen in the future, you might even become the Clan Chief of the Uzumaki Clan."
Hearing this, Uzumaki Kushina reached out and patted Uchiha Yuzuru, "Uzumaki clansmen are living incognito all over the Ninja World. I'm already very content to have found two of them."
Just then, Uchiha Mikoto walked in from outside, carrying Hydrangea, and said, "Yuzuru, the Third Raikage has sent someone to inform you that he wants you to go to the Raikage Building to see him."
"He said there are two Ninja from the Hidden Rain Village who wish to meet you."
"Speak of the devil." Uchiha Yuzuru looked at Uzumaki Kushina and chuckled, "Kushina, you might be getting another clansman."
"Eh? Really?"
"I'll tell you the details when I get back."
After Uchiha Yuzuru finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the room, under Uzumaki Kushina's expectant and adoring gaze.
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Raikage Building.
Raikage's Office.
As Uchiha Yuzuru walked in, he immediately saw Nagato and Konan.
He had already learned from Uchiha Madara that the two would come to him, so he was not surprised to see them now.
Nagato saw Uchiha Yuzuru and raised an eyebrow, "You don't seem surprised at all."
Uchiha Yuzuru pointed to his own eyes, "I've told you before, I've already seen your future."
"That fellow named Yahiko…"
"He's dead!" Nagato said in a low voice, "Yahiko's plan failed. It proves that mutual understanding between people is impossible, so we came to you."
"If you can truly see the future, then tell me how you plan to achieve true peace in the Ninja World."
Hearing this, Uchiha Yuzuru smiled, "First, let me correct something. People can achieve mutual understanding, but there are preconditions."
"People who have similarly lost loved ones and homes will shed tears for each other's misfortunes, and two people with the same goal will work together."
"In other words, only by having similar experiences can people empathize with each other's feelings."
"Yahiko's mistake was that those who haven't experienced pain cannot understand the longing for peace of those who have experienced pain."
"Moreover, the prerequisite for others to seriously listen to your ideas is that you possess power that can make them wary."
"Do you understand?"
After hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's explanation, Nagato and Konan couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
After a while, Nagato slowly spoke, "Then what do you intend to do?"
Uchiha Yuzuru said calmly, "I will use immense military power to conquer all nations. Those who don't understand my intentions will immediately experience the pain brought by war."
"When everyone submits at my feet, my will shall become the will of the entire Ninja World."
"If I declare peace, then the Ninja World will never again have war."
Hearing this, Nagato's eyes lit up.
Uchiha Yuzuru's idea perfectly aligned with his own inner thoughts.
He immediately said, "I want to help you. Will you keep me?"
"Of course." Uchiha Yuzuru patted Nagato's shoulder, "From now on, you will stay in Hidden Cloud Village and be my subordinate."
"Uchiha Yuzuru…" Konan, who was standing by, couldn't help but speak, "With your power, why would you waste so much effort on us?"
Uchiha Yuzuru glanced at Konan and slowly said, "Nagato, you are a member of the Uzumaki Clan, aren't you?"
Nagato was startled for a moment, then nodded, "That's right."
"I promised Kushina that if I encountered any Uzumaki orphans wandering outside, I would try my best to bring them back to Hidden Cloud Village."
Uchiha Yuzuru explained, "Hidden Cloud Village… will be the new home for the Uzumaki Clan."
Nagato and Konan exchanged glances, never expecting Uchiha Yuzuru to give such a reason.
Seeing their silence, Uchiha Yuzuru continued, "Moreover, Nagato's Rinnegan contains terrifying power, which will be very helpful in achieving my unification of the Ninja World."
The Third Raikage, who had been listening in, raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but ask, "Rinnegan? What does that mean?"
Seeing the Third Raikage's confused look, Uchiha Yuzuru explained, "The Rinnegan is also known as the Immortal Eye. Legend has it that it was the eye possessed by the Six Paths Sage himself."
"What?!" The Third Raikage immediately stood up straight in surprise.
He had never heard of the Rinnegan, but he was very familiar with the legend of the Six Paths Sage.
That was a legendary existence, like a god. Did this red-haired Ninja actually possess the same eyes as the Six Paths Sage?
Yuzuru, how in the world does he find so many Treasure Trove Ninja?!