Naruto: Fusion of Multiverse Character Templates

Chapter 51 Rescue of the Vortex Clan

Xia Mu and the other two didn't have to wait long.

Less than half an hour later, Tsunade and Orochimaru returned to the cabin with an unconscious middle-aged man.

"What's going on?"

Rope Tree asked impatiently.

"He was a spy ninja planted in the Land of Whirlpools by the Hidden Mist Village. In order to avoid suspicion, he returned to the Land of Water by merchant ship."

Tsunade paused for a moment and said, "As for what information he obtained in the Land of Whirlpools, that's for the Yamanaka clan ninja to handle."

"He is a Jonin."

Xia Mu interjected, "With his strength, the information he obtained must be extraordinary."

"That's what we think too."

Orochimaru agreed.

"Let's not delay, let's go now."

Tsunade immediately said.

Xia Mu and the other two naturally had no objections.

After saying goodbye to Ryoichi, the group returned to Konoha Village with Junpei.

The Hokage's office.

After listening to Orochimaru and Tsunade's report, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately summoned the ninjas from the Konoha Analysis Team.

The Konoha Analysis Team is a torture and interrogation agency run by the Yamanaka clan, specializing in extracting intelligence from the minds of enemy ninjas.

It's worth mentioning that even if you die, you can still obtain information.

In the ninja world, corpses can talk.

Xia Mu and his two companions were not kicked out because of their special status, but stayed instead.

Kushina Uzumaki, in particular, wouldn't be at ease without knowing the information Junpei had obtained.

Time passed slowly.

After the efforts of the Konoha Analysis Team, they finally obtained the information from Junpei's mind.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took the scroll and began to read it.

His expression quickly became very serious.

"What kind of intelligence is it?"

Seeing this, Tsunade couldn't help but ask.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not answer directly, but waved his hand instead.

The Konoha Analysis Team ninja understood, bowed slightly, and turned to leave.

"The information that Junpei sent back to Kirigakure was a topographical map and defense map of the Land of Whirlpools."

"Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a deep voice."

"It seems that Kirigakure really intends to take action against the Uzumaki clan."

When Tsunade realized her guess had come true, she was startled.

"Not only Kirigakure, but also Kumogakure."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly said, "This time, the two villages are cooperating to harm the Uzumaki clan."

Kushina Uzumaki gasped in surprise.

Although she didn't know much about Kirigakure and Kumogakure, she knew they were both among the Five Great Ninja Villages.

In fact, their strength far surpasses that of the Land of Whirlpools and the Uzumaki clan.

"Why is there a Hidden Cloud Village?"

Tsunade's face showed a look of astonishment.

Orochimaru was also surprised.

Xia Mu was somewhat surprised, but not much.

The Uzumaki clan is on par with the Senju and Uchiha clans, so their strength is naturally considerable.

It would be very difficult for Kirigakure to wipe out the Uzumaki clan overnight without a sound.

If we add the Hidden Cloud Village, it becomes possible.

"Only the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan can perfectly seal the tailed beasts."

Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped his pipe and added, "Besides, you all know the ways of the Hidden Cloud Village."

The Hidden Cloud Village has always been domineering, frequently robbing smaller ninja villages or clans of their secret techniques and ninjutsu.

However, since they failed to seize the resources from the other four major ninja villages, they all turned a blind eye.

"They didn't dare to attack the Uzumaki clan before because of our Konoha Village, but now a perfect opportunity has arisen."

Orochimaru said calmly, "Our attention is currently focused on the battlefield in the Land of Rain."

"Once something happens to the Uzumaki clan, our Konoha village won't be able to do anything about them, and it's impossible to open up two more battlefields."

Tsunade snorted coldly and said angrily, "They are truly shameless!"

"The fighting between ninjas can't be called shameless."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "Fortunately, you guys got lucky this time and stumbled upon their plan by accident."

"Teacher, what are you planning to do?"

Tsunade took a deep breath and asked.

"They must be saved!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said without hesitation.

If we don't save them, we'll offend Mito Uzumaki, Kushina Uzumaki, and Tsunade.

The first two were the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and the latter was the Senju clan who founded Konoha Village.

If they offend them all, Konoha Village will be on the verge of collapse.

After all, not rescuing someone after receiving intelligence is a completely different situation from not rescuing someone without receiving intelligence.

"But how to save them needs to be discussed."

Hiruzen Sarutobi then spoke.

"I'll take men to rescue them!"

Tsunade immediately said.

"I think it's okay."

Orochimaru agreed, saying, "To avoid alerting them, neither Kumogakure nor Kirigakure will send out too many ninjas."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly, but as the Hokage, he had more to consider.

For example, receiving some compensation for the rescue.

"It's not difficult to repel one attack; the real challenge is how to resolve this issue permanently."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a serious tone.

Tsunade and Orochimaru couldn't help but show thoughtful expressions.

This is indeed an issue that needs to be considered.

There's no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days.

"If the Uzumaki clan can move to Konoha, then this problem can be solved."

Hiruzen Sarutobi revealed his purpose.

"That's impossible."

Tsunade replied without hesitation.

The Uzumaki clan holds a supreme position in the Land of Whirlpools, so how could they possibly end up living under someone else's roof in Konoha?

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew it was impossible, so he proposed a second solution.

Under the guise of exchange and learning, the younger generation of the Uzumaki clan were invited to stay temporarily in Konoha Village.

In case something happens to the Vortex Clan, they can still retain some of their strength.

Konoha Village can help the Uzumaki clan strengthen their defenses.

If the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Mist Village attack again, we can hold them off for longer, allowing the Hidden Leaf Village to provide timely assistance.

"After you defeat Kumogakure and Kirigakure, you can discuss this plan with the Uzumaki clan."

"That's what Hiruzen Sarutobi said last."

"Yes, teacher."

Tsunade thought about it and then agreed.

She couldn't think of a better solution for the time being, so she had to leave the choice to the Uzumaki clan.

Xia Mu thought to himself, "What a cunning old fox."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's purpose is obvious.

Firstly, they want sealing techniques and Jinchūriki.

Secondly, they could use the members of the Uzumaki clan who migrated there as leverage to partially control the Uzumaki clan.

But this is... an open conspiracy.

The Uzumaki clan was unable to deal with Kumogakure and Kirigakure on their own.

They can only rely on Konoha Village.

Besides, even though they are allies, Konoha Village cannot help them for free.

Because of the pressure of fighting against Kumogakure and Kirigakure, which are also among the Five Great Villages, Konoha Village is under great pressure, and it could easily become surrounded by enemies.

That's why Tsunade guessed Hiruzen Sarutobi's purpose but didn't refuse.

"Teacher, Tsunade-sensei."

After leaving the Hokage's office, Natsuki asked, "Can I go?"

"I want to go too!"

Rope Tree immediately said.

"And me!"

Kushina Uzumaki retorted defiantly.

"Why are you all getting involved?"

Tsunade's face darkened, her eyes widened, and she said, "You all better go to school!"

"Tsunade-sensei."

Xia Mu argued, "My current strength is comparable to that of a special Jonin, so I won't hold you back."

He chose to go for two reasons.