Naruto, your uncle is going to be Hokage!

What kind of life will I experience after arriving in Konoha?

Uzumaki Aoi doesn't know if her decision was right.

The Land of Whirlpools was once an ally of Konoha, but when it faced the threat of annihilation, it did not receive Konoha's aid.

What are my thoughts on Konoha?

Is it a complaint? Or a hope?

All her fantasies, worries, and concerns... were like unspeakable silk threads, entwining her mind.

"Are they... the Uchiha Peacekeeping Division?"

The ninjas stationed on the walls of Konoha stared in shock at Shisui and the Uchiha behind him.

That's right, this uniform is definitely from the Uchiha Peacekeeping Division!

His eyes were filled with reverence for a moment.

The Peacekeeping Department is the only department in Konoha that is completely open to the outside world. Maintaining peace in the ninja world—what a noble profession!

Feeling the reverent gazes of the stationed ninja, these Uchiha were instantly filled with a strong sense of pride and honor.

This feeling of being respected is so cool!

In the past, when I served as a guard, some villagers respected them because of their status, but compared to this heartfelt respect, it was a completely different feeling!

Maintaining peace in the ninja world is something only the Uchiha should do!

Upon entering Konoha Village, Shisui headed straight for Konoha Hospital.

Uzumaki Aoi's injuries were quite serious, and after traveling all night, the most urgent task was to give her a full physical examination.

……

After half an hour.

Konoha Hospital.

Aoi Uzumaki lay on the hospital bed, an IV drip inserted into a vein on the back of her hand, slowly delivering medication.

Looking at the pure white ceiling, Aoi Uzumaki suddenly felt that everything was like a dream, unreal.

Yesterday, she was still enduring torture from the grass ninja in Kusagakure.

Now we are in a completely different environment.

An unfamiliar voice came from outside the ward.

"How is she?"

"Lord Hokage, thankfully they were brought in in time. The injured person is severely anemic, has multiple external injuries, and suffers from long-term malnutrition. It is estimated that they will need a long recovery period."

Hokage-sama? ???

Aoi, lying in her hospital bed, felt a pang of anxiety.

Although she was not a ninja from the Five Great Villages, she knew that only the leaders of the Five Great Villages could be given the title of Kage.

Is that person outside the Fifth Hokage of Konoha?

What is he doing here?

In her moment of tension.

The door to the ward was pushed open.

What came into Aoi's view was a head of brilliant blonde hair.

"H-Hokage-sama..."

Her voice trembled with nervousness.

Seeing her mother so nervous, Karin Uzumaki, nestled beside her, also became flustered, her little hands pacing back and forth, unsure of what to do.

"Don't be nervous."

Namikaze Mirai spoke in a gentle tone.

"Your body needs to rest for a while, and someone will come to take care of your daily life."

"This is Konoha. From today onwards, you are safe."

Upon hearing these words, Aoi Uzumaki's eyes seemed to be struck by something, her nose stung, and tears streamed down her face.

After giving her instructions, Namikaze Mirai left.

He has other things to do.

Sitting by the hospital bed, Karin looked at her mother, who was in tears, with a confused expression.

"Mom, why are you crying?"

Kumi wiped away her tears.

"Mom is happy."

……

After leaving Konoha Hospital, Mirai Namikaze did not return to the Hokage's office, but went straight to Konoha TV Station.

The previous statements released by Konoha were all filmed here.

"Lord Hokage!"

The ninja in charge of filming bowed respectfully to Namikaze Mirai.

"I plan to film a statement."

"statement?"

The ninja was slightly taken aback.

"Okay, I'll go find Lord Yamato and Lady Tsunade right away."

Yamato is the Minister of Agriculture and the pioneer of hybrid rice, while Tsunade is the president of the Red Cross Society.

The statements that Konoha has been issuing these days have mostly been filmed by these two.

"No need, I'll come myself this time."

The ninja who was about to go and ask Yamato Tsunade for help stood frozen in place.

A look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

Is the Hokage going to release a statement personally?

This has never happened before!

"Okay! I'll go prepare right away!"

The photographers, realizing what was happening, were full of energy. The Hokage was the first to declare that they had to get the best shot, no matter what!

ten minutes later.

Residents of the Land of Fire, the Land of Rivers, the Land of Grass, the Land of Earth, and other surrounding countries, who were watching television, suddenly saw a statement interrupted the broadcast.

At first, most people didn't take it seriously.

It wasn't until they saw the Hokage hat the other person was wearing, and a divine robe that looked like flames burning on white satin, that they realized what was happening.

"I am Namikaze Mirai, in the name of the Fifth Hokage of Konoha."

The Fifth Hokage?

The person sitting in front of the television held their breath.

Naruto!

This is the Fifth Hokage!

What kind of statement will the Hokage release?

Amidst this anticipation, the sound from the television set began to resonate.

The voice is soft.

"To the wandering members of the Uzumaki clan, no matter what hardships you are experiencing or what kind of life you are living, come to Konoha!"

"Konoha will accept you! We will provide you with a new life!"

"Uzumaki clan wandering the ninja world! Come to Konoha, Konoha will become your new home!"

Konoha Hospital.

As Aoi Uzumaki lay in her hospital bed, tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks as she watched the statement playing on the television on the wall.

In the dilapidated slums of the land of rivers, a red-haired woman sits in front of an old television, her eyes seemingly glistening with tears.

The Uzumaki clan, wandering throughout the ninja world—the Land of Lightning, the Land of Earth, the Land of Grass—were simultaneously overwhelmed with complex emotions upon seeing this statement.

The land of rain.

A dark and damp underground space.

Nagato stared at the images transmitted from the Six Paths of Pain, his teeth clenched, his face contorted in an extremely ugly expression.

The Hokage! That Fifth Hokage, he didn't stop after taking away the civilians of the Land of Rain.