In the Whirlpool Tide Village, inside the council hall of the inner sanctum.
Uzumaki Lie, as the West District Chief, was already very dissatisfied with Uzumaki Kongming seeking help from outsiders. He had long ago suggested to the Clan Head that the West District should handle all matters of the dungeon, but his requests were never accepted.
Of course, Kongming himself was aware of these matters, so the two had always been at odds on certain issues.
He looked around, his voice rough, "If you ask me, those people dying is no big deal. They were harboring ulterior motives to begin with. What's wrong with our dignified Uzumaki Clan executing a few thieves?"
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"Don't blame me for not reminding you, they died killing each other, it has nothing to do with us!" Uzumaki Kongming immediately retorted.
"And don't forget why we're sitting here in this meeting. If it weren't for someone's negligence..." Uzumaki Lie coldly glanced at Kongming, immediately rendering the latter speechless.
"Alas, that's not quite right." A woman with a gentle face and a touch of intellectual beauty stood up and said, "We haven't yet clearly understood their intentions, but now that they've died in our territory, rashly taking responsibility might provoke dissatisfaction from those Three Great Shinobi Villages and give them something to talk about..."
Her voice was soft and gentle, her red hair styled into a dignified bun, and her oval face was adorned with delicate floral decorations. Without makeup, she still possessed an elegant and beautiful appearance.
"This is..." Shin'yu cast an inquiring glance at Kongming.
"The widow of the East District Chief, Uzumaki Qiong Naixiang, currently the person in charge of the East District." Uzumaki Kongming immediately said in a low voice.
At this moment, Uzumaki Lie snorted coldly, expressing his dissatisfaction, "Even the Three Great Shinobi Villages don't have the right to intrude into our Whirlpool Tide Village's territory, right? They're clearly up to no good. Faced with such enemies, we should suppress and kill them."
Qiong Naixiang frowned slightly, "Forgive me for speaking frankly, but our Uzumaki Clan doesn't seem to have the ability to directly break ties with them. Your approach will only intensify the conflict..."
"Are we fighting alone? Even if we're really no match, we can completely ask the Great Princess for help." Lie was somewhat disdainful, "Qiong Naixiang, I think you've become more and more weak after having a daughter. You weren't like this before..."
Inside the conference room, the group argued endlessly about the invasion of the Three Great Shinobi Villages, each expressing their own views, with clear divisions between those advocating for war and those advocating for peace. Only Uzumaki Kongming was trying to smooth things over, acting as if he would "only listen to the boss."
Uzumaki Changming, as the Clan Head and Village Chief, listened to them the entire time. After everyone had finished speaking, he remained silent for a long time, and finally issued three orders.
"In this critical period, the entire village will enter a state of alert. Kongming is responsible for distributing weapons and constant training to prepare for the defense of our home!"
"Qiong Naixiang, you are responsible for soothing the emotions of the villagers and arranging shelters and emergency drills. You have always been intelligent, so I don't need to say more about these things..."
"Compared to the Three Great Shinobi Villages, our Uzumaki Clan is too weak and isolated. If a great war really breaks out, we will inevitably be overwhelmed. Lie, you must set off immediately to seek help from the Hidden Leaf Village and personally deliver the message to the Great Princess!"
Afterward, the meeting ended, and everyone went to prepare busily. Kongming didn't even have time to say a few words to Shin'yu before leaving in a hurry.
Shin'yu and Nen watched the group of redheads around them busying about, while only the two of them were leisurely and carefree, giving off a feeling of being detached from the world.
"Grand Uncle, aren't we leaving?"
On the way back to the inn, Nen asked.
With his keen intuition, he had already smelled the scent of a great battle from the tense atmosphere, a storm was brewing.
"Why leave? We still have things to do." Shin'yu rested his hands behind his head, speaking with a profound meaning.
"Then what should we do?" A hint of anticipation flashed in Nen's eyes, "I'll listen to Grand Uncle in everything."
Shin'yu restrained his smile and turned to look at the distant blue sky. Behind his sunglasses, a pair of scarlet eyes flickered with a faint light, "Let's watch the show first."
Three days later, on a dark and windy night.
A thick, bright beam of light illuminated the heavens and the earth, as if a thunderbolt had lit up the entire night sky. The Barrier walls surrounding the Whirlpool Tide Village instantly shattered, melting into a large hole a dozen meters in diameter.
Following closely behind, one after another, elite Ninja wearing combat uniforms, they were agile and extremely fast, entering in an orderly manner, and in a few breaths, they poured into the Barrier like a rushing river, instantly breaking through the gates of the Whirlpool Tide Village.
Although the Barrier was slowly repairing, this group of uninvited guests had already stormed into the village, their figures indistinct, numbering almost a hundred. Dozens of exploding fireballs plowed across the land, seemingly declaring their identities as destroyers.
"A life for a life, debts must be paid! Your Uzumaki Clan has wantonly murdered ninja from our village. Today, you must pay the price!"
A loud and sharp voice cut through the air, echoing throughout Whirlpool Tide Village like rumbling thunder.
The firelight illuminated solemn and resolute faces, reflecting on their red hair, making it appear as bright and red as fresh blood.
Under the leadership of Uzumaki Changming, all the living combat power of the Land of Whirlpools had gathered here, the blades of their swords as white and bright as snow, flashing with a chilling light.
"Hmph, it seems you were prepared."
Above the night sky, a figure floated in the air. Although his stature was small, everyone was forced to look up at him. His wide robe fluttered in the wind, and his piercing eyes shone with a cold light, full of majesty.
The Third Earth Shadow, Ōnoki!
"Unfortunately, in front of us, no amount of preparation is useful."
The speaker's voice was slightly gentle, but with a flash of afterimages, a long-haired man appeared before everyone. He was tall and slender, with a refined appearance, his narrowed eyes occasionally revealing a hint of shrewdness.
The Third Water Shadow, Minazuki Sora!
Within the Uzumaki Clan, Uzumaki Kongming's eyes showed shock, and his expression became even more grave. "Even the Shadows have been alarmed!"
"More than that, what surprises me more is..." Uzumaki Changming said quietly, raising his eyes, "Even Lord Shamon has come."
The crowd automatically dispersed to both sides, revealing a bald figure.
This person was stout, looked to be in his forties, with a resolute face, and a blue dragon tattooed on his forehead, its claws covering his brow, highlighting a mysterious aura.
The Second Wind Shadow, Shamon!
Shamon didn't speak, but instead threw something towards the Uzumaki Clan. It bounced on the ground like a ball, rolling to a stop in front of everyone.
When they saw what it was, the Uzumaki Clan immediately burst into curses, with some gasping in horror, but more than that, a soaring, sky-high rage.
Because it was Uzumaki Lie's head!
His red hair was disheveled, his eyes bulged, and his twisted expression mixed with dried blood was frozen forever, clearly showing that he had suffered great pain before his death.
Uzumaki Changming's body trembled, but he quickly regained his composure, his eyes as if swallowed by shadows.
This hatred is irreconcilable!
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