Naruto: I get stronger by drawing lots

"Good."

Women prepared meals, men were rebuilding, ninjas were busy everywhere, and children remembered this moment, becoming the new flames of Konoha.

Everyone united, everyone set out, no one was an exception.

Yue Shu's body was still very weak, and since he was only the size of a child, he did not have the task of rebuilding.

Not only that, but many ninjas were seriously injured in this battle. These people were treated in temporary medical units that arrived at the scene, and they were basically unable to participate in the reconstruction mission. Among them, the people who fought against Yufeng and Muyue were basically in there.

However, Konoha treated Onoshi and Sandstone Needle, two rogue ninjas from the black market, to express their gratitude. Of course, after the treatment, they immediately slipped away, disappearing from sight once again.

"what happened?"

When Yue Shu walked to the Hokage Rock, there were busy people below, and as far as the eye could see, there were many figures, and the sounds could even be heard directly up.

There are hardly any people here at Hokage Rock, but right now, a young girl is sitting here.

With her red hair flowing in the wind, the girl sat quietly, her feet dangling in the air, overlooking Konoha Village at a great height.

Tsukiki stood behind the girl.

The girl did not answer; only the sound of the wind answered.

Tsukiki didn't ask any further questions and simply sat down next to the girl.

The girl had no injuries, but Yue Shu was covered in bandages, looking like a patient.

The wind rustled softly, and the two remained silent, quietly enjoying the gentle breeze.

My gaze followed the path below; it was bustling there, while here it was so quiet.

"Moon Tree—"

The girl moved her lips slightly, and her words were carried on the wind.

"Ok?"

"Moon Tree—"

"Ah."

"Moon Tree!"

"Ok!"

The girl called out again and again, and the boy responded again and again.

Then, the girl stopped shouting, and the air seemed to quiet down in an instant.

However, a faint sound was hidden in the quiet air.

Tsukiki didn't turn her head, looking ahead. The leaf beneath her was still bustling with activity, and the girl's soft sobbing beside her couldn't be completely concealed; it could still be heard faintly.

The wind, the wind blowing from afar, it always does so; does it carry someone's words? Surely it's someone who truly cares about you.

The sound of the wind, the wind blowing from afar, it's always like this, does it bring someone's longing? It must be someone who truly misses you.

"It's really lively down there."

Yue Shu chuckled softly.

"Um"

Kushina's voice was so light that it was almost inaudible.

"You won't be lonely, it'll be so lively."

Tsukiki continued speaking.

"must."

Tsukiki shifted his body slightly, moving closer to Kushina beside him.

"I will definitely not be lonely, because not only me, but also many, many other people are here, including Grandma Mito. She will always be here."

Tsukiki turned to look at Kushina, who bit her lip, and pearls dripped down her beautiful eyes.

"Ok!"

Kushina gave a heavy "hmm," and the next moment, she felt a warm sensation on her head.

Yue Shu's hand rested gently on her head, her eyes gazing at her with tenderness—

The red-haired girl trembled slightly and did not speak further, as did the boy beside her.

The sunlight shone down, warming the two of them, as if someone were gently embracing them.

Could it be that someone is reluctant to part with the gentle sunlight that talented people shower upon the earth?

Yue Shu once thought this way, which is why she liked to go out to the yard to sleep in the hammock whenever she had nothing to do.

Yue Shu had only thought about it before, but now he was certain that it was exactly like that.

The sunlight in Konoha is beautiful and gentle; when it shines on you, it feels like a reflection of your memories.

Memories, once again, slowly unfolded like a slideshow.

Those were memories of a red-haired girl and a red-haired woman—

"Is this child the last surviving member of the Uzumaki clan?"

The red-haired woman looked at the little girl in front of her with her eyes closed and her whole body covered in blood, her hands trembling.

The white-haired ninja holding the red-haired girl and wearing a mask simply nodded without saying a word.

The woman took the girl from his arms, and something flashed in her eyes; that light remained fixed on the girl.

"This is?"

The woman had sharp eyes and immediately spotted the thing hidden under the girl's clothes around her neck.

It was a necklace, very ordinary, yet extraordinary.

The necklace was just an ordinary chain, but upon closer inspection, it seemed to have been dyed a deep red.

The woman seemed a little incredulous, picked up the necklace, and prepared to examine it closely.

However, the moment the woman's hand touched it, the necklace suddenly lost its luster and became nothing more than an ordinary iron chain.

"The rest is up to you. I'm sorry, madam, but for the sake of the village—"

The white-haired ninja said something and then disappeared with a teleportation technique.

The woman stood there, her eyes filled with shock.

There is a legend among the Uzumaki clan:

According to the records of the Land of Whirlpools, the Uzumaki clan existed as early as the time of the Sage of Six Paths, or even earlier. The Uzumaki clan's historical records state that in ancient times, when the world was not at peace, their ancestor consumed celestial food, and his black hair turned red. From then on, he stood out among mortals and became one of the earliest humans to use celestial power, possessing half a portion of celestial blood. Later, he met a wise man, who was also one of the earliest humans to use celestial power. With the help of this wise man, the ancestor was fortunate enough to survive. The benefactor initially represented the ancestor with a whirlpool symbol, and thus the Uzumaki clan was born. Subsequently, the quarter portion of celestial blood was passed down, and the Uzumaki clan developed its own unique heritage.

The Uzumaki clan are descendants of demigods. Another legend says that their divine power originated from a towering divine tree, and their first ancestor was recognized by the tree, possessing the ability to bear its body and stain iron chains red. Later, people called the Uzumaki princesses those who could bear the tree's body. The first was their ancestor, and the second is right before our eyes—

The woman released her chakra, severing the chain around the girl's neck, and then tossed it aside.

Her eyes held a mixture of emotions, all of which were unspeakable. The Divine Tree was recorded in ancient families, with no more and no less, and had always remained mysterious, its name known only to the ear.

There is also a legend about the Uzumaki clan, which is very short and consists of only one sentence.

Princess Whirlpool, the vessel of the Divine Tree.

Chapter 100: Taking a Step

"Kushina."

The red-haired girl sat on the swing, her eyes filled with darkness. At this time, a woman's voice would often be heard.

It was such a gentle voice, soft and tender, as if it were being handled like a precious treasure.

Kushina turned her gaze to the old man who had adopted her.

Her name is Mito Uzumaki, and she is also a member of the Uzumaki clan, but she got married a long, long time ago.

Kushina certainly knew her, because the man she married was the famous First Hokage of Konoha.

The First Hokage, hailed as the God of Shinobi, remains a legend in the ninja world. No one has ever doubted his reputation as the God of Shinobi. As his wife, Mito Uzumaki's status is undeniably high.

"what happened?"

"We've arrived here again."

Mito is old; it's obvious from her appearance.

She sat down on the swing next to her and started talking to Kushina, but Kushina didn't answer her.

She couldn't figure it out.

Why was I the only one who survived?

Why did his own people and compatriots fall one by one before him, while he, an insignificant person, survive in the end?

Kushina couldn't accept it; it was a nightmare, and she could still see it clearly even with her eyes closed.

The images that surfaced are forever etched in that time.

"Um--"

Mito started swinging on the swing. Even though she was already very old, she acted like a child at this moment.

"I really miss this. I loved this when I was your age too, hahaha."

Mito's figure swayed with the swing, going up and down, back and forth, her tied hair falling loose and fluttering in the wind.

For a moment, it was as if time had flown back, and the girl swinging on the swing looked like a little girl.

The swing creaked once, and Mito swayed much less.

Kushina couldn't help but look over, only to find that Mito's eyes had been fixed on her the whole time.

"that--"

"Call her Grandma Mito."

""

Why did you save me?

"I just—why is everyone like this, and you're like this too? I'm not worth it."

Kushina lowered her head.