Land of Whirlpools, Uzushiogakure, the dwelling place of the Uzumaki Clan.
And in the Land of Whirlpools, there was only one Village, Uzushiogakure. Rather than saying the Land of Whirlpools was a country, it was more accurate to say that the Land of Whirlpools was originally just a Village. From the map, the Land of Whirlpools was a very tiny island located very close to the Land of Fire.
It was home to the Uzumaki Clan, distant blood relatives of the Senju Clan, who inherited the Sage's Body of Ashura, the second son of the Six Paths Sage, possessing abundant vitality.
A distinctive feature of the Uzumaki Clan was their red hair. When their vitality waned or Chakra was excessively consumed, their red hair would turn white.
Members of the Uzumaki Clan had long lifespans, hence Uzushiogakure was also known as the Village of Longevity.
After Uzumaki Ashina, who had signed a friendship treaty with Hashirama Senju, passed away at the advanced age of 67, the new clan head of the Uzumaki Clan and Village Head of Uzushiogakure was Uzumaki Chigusa, currently the strongest Sealing Technique user in Uzushiogakure, a young woman with vibrant red hair and red eyes, full of vitality.
Orochimaru's Shadow Clone, transformed into Miya, walked across a bridge built over a river in Uzushiogakure, recalling everything about Uzushiogakure in her mind.
The information about Uzushiogakure was naturally provided by her reliable Dora·Danzo·A Dream. This wasn't particularly important information, so Danzo Shimura gave it quite readily. Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi found out, he wouldn't say anything.
After all, Orochimaru gave everyone the impression of being full of curiosity and a thirst for knowledge about everything. All of her research achievements began with an initial interest.
To the left of this bridge, named Uzumaki Bridge, one could see peaks, and to the other side was a winding river leading directly to the sea. The whirlpool at the confluence of the river and the sea had existed for an unknown duration, perhaps this whirlpool was the origin of the Uzumaki Clan's crest.
Throughout Uzushiogakure, buildings adorned with the Uzumaki Clan's Uzumaki crest were ubiquitous. As a very small island, the scenery was beautiful, and despite it being early spring, the weather was much warmer than in the Land of Fire.
What a peaceful place!
Miya sighed in her heart. The silver-bell-like laughter of children came from behind her. She stopped and saw two children, laughing and talking, run past her.
Unfortunately, soon, this place will be destroyed… In the original story, it seemed that the Uzumaki Clan's overly powerful Sealing Techniques instilled fear in many countries' Ninja Villages and clans, leading them to unite and launch an invasion against Uzushiogakure.
Aside from Sealing Techniques, the Uzumaki Clan was not skilled in combat. Moreover, the invasion of Uzushiogakure was carried out by the Allied Shinobi Forces… But even with an invasion, such a large-scale operation couldn't possibly go unnoticed by Konoha. Given the size of Uzushiogakure, transferring all the villagers to Konoha wouldn't be impossible, would it?
Or perhaps, the ones sent to invade Uzushiogakure were the elites of various Ninja Villages and clans?
Only then would it make sense why Konoha didn't notice Uzushiogakure being invaded.
Grandma Mito was still alive, and besides, Hiruzen-sensei didn't seem like the type of person who would stand by and watch an ally about to be attacked.
Another point: why would those Ninja Villages and clans act together?
Was it pre-arranged?
Or, from the very beginning, they wanted to obtain the Sealing Technique of the Uzumaki Clan?
Did they come up with the idea of destroying Uzushiogakure because Grandma Mito sealed the Nine-Tailed into herself alone?
Were they worried that the Tailed Beast of their Village would be stolen and sealed by the Uzumaki Clan, so they acted first?
Not to mention that, except for Ichibi, all the Tailed Beasts were distributed by Senju Hashirama... After the destruction of Uzushiogakure, the conflicts between the Various Ninja Villages began to intensify, which means they had the idea of using Tailed Beasts to attack Konoha, so they wanted to eliminate the hidden danger of being able to seal Tailed Beasts in advance?
If that's the case, then ultimately, that idiot Senju Hashirama was the one who screwed over Uzushiogakure!
Miya didn't continue to think further; the more she thought, the more she felt that Uchiha Madara was right. Why didn't he give Senju Hashirama a good beating back then to knock all the water out of his brain?
Otherwise, he wouldn't have done so many stupid things!
Was Senju Hashirama's exaggerated strength traded for his intelligence?
Miya thought of a very terrifying possibility, and then thought of the terrifying vitality of Hashirama cells.
I get it!
Senju Hashirama was taken over by his own cells long ago; no wonder he was so brain-damaged.
Orochimaru's Shadow Clone transformed into Miya's appearance to visit Uzushiogakure, with the purpose of gaining the approval of the current Village Head of Uzushiogakure to open a shop there. When Uzushiogakure was invaded by the Allied Shinobi Forces, he would save as many people as possible.
If he could take them all away, that would be even better!
A snake's appetite has no limits; anything it sets its eyes on, it will try to swallow.
In the ancient and elegant room, filled with a faint scent of incense, the graceful red-haired woman, who didn't look like a Ninja at all, curiously observed Miya.
"Chief Chigusa, I apologize for my sudden visit and any inconvenience. Please forgive me."
Miya felt uncomfortable under Uzumaki Chigusa's gaze.
"Mr. Miya, do you have something specific to do in Uzushiogakure, or are you just here for leisure?"
Uzumaki Chigusa's red eyes narrowed slightly. She always felt that this person named Miya gave her an awkward feeling, and the name "Miya" gave her a very familiar feeling, as if she had seen or heard it somewhere before, but couldn't recall it at the moment.
"I am actually a writer, and also an unofficial staff member of White Snake Pharmaceutical Technology Company in the Land of Waves."
Miya placed his hand on his chest, a polite smile on his face.
"Miya..."
Uzumaki Chigusa then remembered who the person in front of her was. "You, you're that! That author of forbidden books?! Don't you think some of the plots in your books are too exaggerated!"
Bang—!
Uzumaki Chigusa slammed the table and stood up, pointing at Miya, chattering about how many exaggerated plots in the forbidden books Miya wrote could never happen in real life.
There are women who like to read the forbidden books I write?
And the woman who reads my forbidden books is the Chief of the Uzumaki Clan, the Village Head of Uzushiogakure?
My Six Paths Sage's eyebrows!
How could such an absurd thing happen?
Miya's polite smile turned into a bewildered expression.
"Ultimately! How can a woman be conquered by being *censored*! You're just writing nonsense!" Uzumaki Chigusa pointed at Miya, her tone full of condemnation. "Literary creators should also talk about reality!"
"Um... Chief Chigusa..."
Miya opened his mouth, barely recovering his polite smile, and said, "Chief Chigusa, you must understand that I am a literary creator and a writer. My works need to satisfy people's fantasies, so I try to exaggerate a bit. It is precisely because it's impossible in reality that it needs to be realized in fantasy. Isn't this the charm of literature?"
Bullshit, if I didn't write it exaggerated and a bit explicit, who would buy my books?
Back then, when Dora·Danzo·A Dream hadn't appeared yet, I was super short on money!
And I often had to cook for Tsunade and that idiot Jiraiya!
I had it hard, okay?
What's wrong with being a literary creator?
What's wrong with being a writer?
Don't writers need to eat?
Besides, what I write are forbidden books!
Forbidden books!
Don't you know what forbidden books are?
"Are you thinking something bad?"
Uzumaki Chigusa narrowed her eyes and stared at Miya, seemingly sensing the rising resentment from him.
"No, I'm just surprised that there would be such a beautiful woman like Chief Chigusa reading my works. Those are forbidden books, and of that kind. I thought only repressed men liked to read them."
The repressed men in Miya's words specifically referred to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who always secretly read forbidden books in the Hokage Office.
"Women also have curiosity about such forbidden books."
Uzumaki Chigusa lightly coughed, rather enjoying Miya's flattery.
"By the way, you said you are an unofficial staff member of White Snake Pharmaceutical Technology Company?"
Uzumaki Chigusa suddenly remembered this and asked.
"Chief Chigusa, I came to Uzushiogakure to conduct an investigation to see if it's suitable for opening a shop. If it is, someone responsible for opening the shop will come from the company in the Land of Waves."
Miya estimated that his remaining Chakra should last until the end of the investigation. Then, he would leave the Land of Whirlpools and simply dispel the Shadow Clone to return to his main body.
"Of course, it can also bring revenue to Uzushiogakure."
Miya added. Opening a shop and selling goods on Uzushiogakure's territory naturally required paying taxes.
"White Snake Pharmaceutical Technology Company, is that the White Snake Brand skincare products?"
Uzumaki Chigusa had naturally heard of the extremely popular skincare products sold in the great nations. She had even asked someone to buy a set from the Konoha specialty store.
Uzumaki Chigusa welcomed White Snake Pharmaceutical Technology Company opening a shop in the Village, but the Miya in front of her gave her an awkward feeling.
Could it be... Uzumaki Chigusa had a guess in her heart.
Suspecting my identity? It doesn't matter, as long as I achieve my goal. Anyway, I will only appear here once.
Miya noticed Uzumaki Chigusa's suspicion about her identity, but she didn't care about it.
In the afternoon, the sun was about to set.
"Chief Chigusa, thank you very much for taking the time to accompany me on this on-site inspection of Uzushiogakure. I believe Uzushiogakure fully meets all the requirements for opening a shop."
Miya smiled gratefully.
"Then, next time, let me see your new work, and also, let me see your original appearance."
Uzumaki Chigusa leaned closer to Miya and whispered in his ear, "Mr. Miya, this isn't your true appearance, is it? Did you use a Transformation Jutsu to disguise yourself?"
"How did you see through it?"
Miya's smile remained unchanged, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Even her teacher Hiruzen found it difficult to see through her Transformation Jutsu, so how did Uzumaki Chigusa see through it?
Kagura Shingan?
Miya thought of the abilities of the Uzumaki Clan.
"I guessed, and also, your Chakra feels very good to me, calm and profound."
"If we are fortunate enough to meet again, perhaps you will recognize me."
Miya smiled, thinking that she must stay far away from Uzumaki Chigusa and absolutely not be recognized by her. She didn't want others to know that she wrote forbidden books.
Eh?
Shouldn't that be something the main body should worry about?
What do I have to worry about?
Miya gleefully dispelled the Shadow Clone, which vanished in a puff of smoke with a bang. Before disappearing, she used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport away her important notebook, which contained her observations in Uzushiogakure.
"Shadow Clone?!"
Uzumaki Chigusa was slightly stunned, then smiled. She wasn't worried that Miya would be detrimental to Uzushiogakure; she could sense this through his Chakra.
For the same person, the feeling of their Chakra is different when their mindset is different.
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