Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha!

Over the years, when Uchiha Nan went out of the village to do missions, Banji had gone through life and death with him several times, so Uchiha Nan trusted Banji to go out and gather information.

"How are you going to thank me?"

Manji made gurgling sounds and showed an expression of enjoyment on his face, very satisfied with the cat-petting master Uchiha Nan's skills.

"Three bottles of cat grass!"

"No, double it!"

Manji twitched its tail, indicating its displeasure.

"no problem!"

Uchiha Nan was in a great mood. She took out a jar of cat grass from the drawer and tossed it to Manji.

"I'll buy you the remaining five bottles tomorrow."

Manji couldn't wait to open the can of cat grass, grab a handful, and take a big bite. "This is the taste, it's really pure."

"aa+!"

Manji showed an expression of great enjoyment, poured out all the catnip from the bottle, spread it on the bed, and rubbed it around with its legs spread wide.

"Manji, remember that the ninja cat you're close to has been staying in Konoha these past few days, gathering information for me at any time."

"Manji? Manji?"

Manji's eyes were vacant, his tongue was sticking out, and his two paws were mechanically stuffing cat grass into his mouth. He was obviously munching on cat grass and getting high.

Forget about Banji for now. Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others haven't returned yet, and we haven't brought back news of Tobirama's death. Let's wait and see.

sleep!

A few days later, Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group hurriedly returned to Konoha, bringing not the good news of a ceasefire, but bad news that could shake the entire village.

Negotiations between Konoha and the Raikage broke down, the Raikage was ambushed and killed by his subordinates Kinkaku and Ginkaku, and Tobirama Senju died in battle.

Thousand Hands Clan Land

Tobirama, he's dead?

"How is that possible? How could Tobirama be dead?"

Upon receiving the news, Mito Uzumaki looked bewildered and lost, still reeling from this devastating blow. She simply couldn't believe that her brother-in-law, Tobirama, would die.

In Mito's memory, Tobirama was always so calm and resourceful, managing Konoha perfectly after Hashirama's death.

His strength was among the best in the ninja world. He survived the chaos of the Warring States period and died during a ceasefire agreement, a fact that Mito Uzumaki could hardly believe.

Mito Uzumaki looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, hoping he would say something, but reality is reality. Hiruzen Sarutobi could only remain silent, afraid of provoking Mito Uzumaki.

Tears welled up in Mito's eyes, but she quickly wiped them away and glared at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a sharp look.

"Tell me the whole story from beginning to end, without omitting a single word!"

Mito Uzumaki's tone was icy, and due to her unstable emotions, her chakra flowed out with her words.

The Uzumaki clan's chakra was already abundant, and with Mito being the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki, the chakra fluctuations she emitted made it difficult for Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others to breathe.

Konoha had just ended a great war; the First Shinobi World War lasted a full eight years. Even though Konoha was strong and healthy, the eight years of war had taken a heavy toll on the village, leaving it severely weakened.

At this critical juncture, the village's Kage has died. If the situation is not handled properly, Konoha could very well fall apart.

"Yes, Lady Mito."

Hiruzen Sarutobi repeatedly agreed, recounting how the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, and the Second Raikage were ambushed by Kinkaku and Ginkaku during their negotiations, and how they were then pursued by Kinkaku and Ginkaku's elite forces.

In the end, Tobirama Senju sacrificed himself to act as bait, covering the escape of his group. Hiruzen Sarutobi recounted this from beginning to end.

Finally, Hiruzen Sarutobi, of course, didn't forget to mention that Tobirama had appointed him as the Third Hokage before his death.

Mito Uzumaki interrupted several times, asking specific questions and making Hiruzen Sarutobi repeat them several times, and everyone else present also repeated them several times.

Combined with Kurama's unique ability to sense emotions, Mito Uzumaki ultimately concluded that Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were not lying.

Mito Uzumaki looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a complicated expression, and for the first time began to doubt Tobirama's judgment. Were these little brats really worth Tobirama sacrificing himself for?

And what about this Hiruzen Sarutobi? Does he deserve the position of Hokage?

Chapter 3 Blockade

Mito Uzumaki stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi for a long time, and Hiruzen felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed her gaze.

Mito Uzumaki surveyed Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group, then issued an order:

"You must be exhausted from your escape and injured. The Senju clan has specialized medical ninjas. I will have them treat your injuries later. Go and rest now."

"You're to stay in the Thousand Hands territory for the next few days and you're not allowed to go anywhere."

"You are not to tell anyone about Tobirama's death. No matter who asks, you must not tell them, understand?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of what Mito Uzumaki was up to.

Concealing the Hokage's death and then placing them under house arrest?

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt bitter. His status as the successor to the Hokage was a hot potato. If he obediently followed Mito Uzumaki's orders and stayed in the Senju clan's territory, what if he was physically eliminated?

Mito Uzumaki's identity is not as simple as the widow of the First Hokage. She was a high-ranking member of the Uzumaki clan during the Warring States period, a red rose who fought her way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi really considered Mito Uzumaki as just a pretty face, then he would have lived in vain, as his life was now in her hands.

There might be a dozen or so elite Senju ninjas hiding outside the door, and Mito Uzumaki could take them all down with a single order.

"Lord Mito, we..."

Danzo hesitated, about to speak, after all, he wasn't stupid. If he stayed here, and Mito Uzumaki did something unfriendly to them, they wouldn't even have a chance to escape.

"Danzo, Lady Mito has made all the arrangements, so we can stay here without worry."

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Danzo Shimura a look and readily agreed to Mito Uzumaki's request.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Mito Uzumaki didn't have much contact. He could only see Mito when he was with his master, Tobirama Senju. Hiruzen could tell Tobirama Senju's attitude towards Mito.

That is respect.

He might not trust Mito Uzumaki, but Hiruzen Sarutobi would trust his master Tobirama Senju.

Since his master had chosen him to become Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi was willing to gamble with his life. He believed that Mito Uzumaki, whom his master respected greatly, would not disobey his master's wishes and harm him.

This monkey is quite sensible.

"Then let's go out. Someone will take you to a place to rest."

Mito Uzumaki said calmly.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others left, Momoki Senju, who had been guarding the door, came in. He now had a bad feeling about him.

The Shadow Guards have all returned, looking listless and ragged, as if they've suffered a defeat. Where is their clan leader, Tobirama Senju?

It's impossible for Clan Chief Tobirama to die.

"Chieftain..."

Senju Momoki felt uneasy and tentatively asked Uzumaki Mito.

"Go, set the Konoha barrier to wartime status. With my order, have the Anbu place the entire village on martial law."

"Now send out all the remaining ninjas in the clan to keep an eye on the ninja clans currently in Konoha. Report any unusual behavior to me immediately, especially the Uchiha!"

"Also, send someone to inform Taojian to return from the front lines immediately."

Mito Uzumaki's series of orders left Momoki Senju completely bewildered. Had someone attacked Konoha's doorstep, or was the Uchiha clan planning a rebellion?

Even the young clan leader of the Senju clan, Senju Momoma, has been recalled from the front lines.

(Hashirama's son, whose name wasn't even mentioned in the original work, was made up by the author. Nawaki wasn't even born at this point in time, so he should still be alive.)

"Lord Mito? What happened? Could it be that the clan head..."

"Hurry up and go!!"

Mito Uzumaki's tone was chilling, which made Momoki Senju shudder; he had talked too much today.

"Yes, Lady Mito!"

Senju Momoki quickly went out the door to carry out Uzumaki Mito's orders. Uzumaki Mito was left alone in the room. She sat back in her chair, her spirits instantly shattered, a far cry from her previous composure.

"Hahaha, Mito, Hashirama's brother is dead too. It seems that Konoha, which Hashirama founded, is not far from destruction!"

A gloating voice rang out from the depths of Mito Uzumaki's heart.

The sealed space within Mito Uzumaki's body

A huge fox sat there, its nine tails firmly chained and unable to move.

The Nine-Tails laughed wildly, causing the chains to rattle loudly, the piercing sound echoing in Mito Uzumaki's mind.

"This is retribution, Mito. You imprisoned me for so many years, so what? Did the ninja world achieve peace?"

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Kurama can sense everything outside, including Mito Uzumaki's current emotions.

Sadness, despair, pain, and all sorts of negative emotions were clearly felt by Kurama, but Kurama showed no sympathy, only wanton mockery.

"Hmph, you fox spirit!"

"Konoha will not perish or disappear, and Hashirama's efforts will not be in vain. Now I will protect Konoha."

With a thought, Mito Uzumaki conjured several enormous chains out of thin air, binding Kurama's mouth and twisting its body into a pretzel shape.

"Uh huh"

"Mito, I ****"

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After dealing with the Nine-Tails, Mito felt much better and regained her composure, muttering to herself.

"With me here, Konoha can't be turned upside down!"

Konoha Security Forces

Uchiha Nan sat in his own room, which belonged to the captain. The security department had three captains, each with his own room. The remaining two captains had been rotated to the front lines, leaving Uchiha Nan alone at the Uchiha headquarters, responsible for looking after the entire Uchiha clan.

After sixteen years of hard work, Uchiha Nan has become a high-ranking member of the Uchiha clan. Apart from the clan leader Uchiha Tomita, Uchiha Nan is now the second-in-command of the Uchiha clan in Konoha.