Naruto, Uzumaki Menma, just wants to conquer the world

She would never allow Satsuki to deviate from the life path she had set for herself, and she believed that this "false happiness" would ruin her.

Namikaze Naruko, she wants to take Menma back from Satsuki, she wants to make Menma her lover.

Uzumaki Kushina (young), she wants to break up Menma and Satsuki. She doesn't want the simple Menma (in her eyes) to be harmed by the bad woman of Uchiha.

As long as she wasn't touched by the bad Uchiha women, she could accept "that kind of ending".

Kushina gently held Naruko's hand, her eyes filled with determination and resolve.

"Naruko, you have to remember that love is not a game or a competition. It requires sincerity and courage."

Naruko looked up, confusion glittering in her eyes.

Kushina smiled and stroked her daughter's cheek, "Naruko, only you can win your man back. It takes wisdom and strategy, not anger."

She began to tell her story, about her love story with Minato Namikaze (without mentioning her true identity).

"Back then, your father and mother also encountered difficulties. Your father was framed by the Uchiha family (referring to being seduced by the women of the Uchiha family), and your mother tried her best (referring to all kinds of despicable means) to save him (referring to getting Minato back)."

"In the end, your father and mother overcame the difficulties because their love was unwavering."

"You have to believe that the man you like also loves you."

"He was taken away by an Uchiha woman only because the bad Uchiha women are more cunning. You must use your wisdom and courage to take your man back."

Kushina's words were like a breeze blowing through Naruko's mind, bringing clarity to her state of mind.

"I see." Naruko nodded.

She held Kushina's hand tightly, "Thank you, even though I don't know who you are, I will remember your words and pursue my happiness."

Uzumaki Kushina looked at her daughter's departing back, her heart filled with relief and blessings.

She knew that her daughter had understood the true meaning of love, and she would use her own strength to regain her own happiness.

Uchiha Fugaku (young girl), she has been paying close attention to the situation in Konoha and the ninja world for a long time, and has been observing the love affair between Uzumaki Menma and her own daughter (Uchiha Satsuki).

On this day, Mutsu, who was visiting Konoha on behalf of the Uzumaki clan, was going to meet the Hokage to discuss important matters.

Led by the Konoha ninja, Miss Mutsu walked into the Hokage's office.

Her eyes were firm and her face showed only indifference.

"Hokage, please forgive me for being blunt, but your actions will inevitably plunge the ninja world into war. Are you really determined to start a war against the Land of Earth?"

The Sandaime Hokage's expression did not change, but his heart was already in turmoil.

Really? Do I really want to do this?

War will kill many people.

At this moment, his mind replayed Menma's words: "The sins of this generation will benefit future generations."

"I would rather bear the infamy of my life than let my descendants enjoy happiness for generations to come."

Thinking of this, his eyes instantly became firm.

Mutsu already knew his answer and stopped asking the question.

Next, Mutsu once again confirmed the treatment of "Uzumaki joining Konoha" and questioned the "Uchiha clan annihilation".

The Sandaime Hokage would of course not admit this, he tried his best to defend himself...

"It was just an accident."

"We are also trying our best to hunt down the murderer."

The Sandaime Hokage also promised "no change for fifty years" and was willing to give the Uzumaki clan special treatment that was higher than the Hyuga and Uchiha clans (in the past), and higher than all the clans of Konoha:

After Uzumaki joins Konoha, the Uzumaki Country can be regarded as a special administrative region, enjoy a high degree of autonomy, and can retain its army.

The current social and economic system of the Whirlpool Country remains unchanged, the lifestyle remains unchanged, and the economic and cultural relations with foreign countries remain unchanged.

Private property, houses, land, business ownership, legal inheritance rights and foreign investments are inviolable.

The Land of Whirlpools can have its own independence and can implement a system that is different from that of the Land of Fire and Konoha Village.

The judiciary is independent, and the final authority does not need to go to the Land of Fire and Konoha.

Uzumaki can still have his own military force, but it cannot pose a threat to Konoha.

Konoha did not send anyone to garrison in the Land of Whirlpools. Not only did the ninjas not go, but other civil servants and bureaucrats did not go either.

Taiwan will be in charge of all the affairs of the Whirlpool Country, and the Konoha Council must reserve a jonin quota for Uzumaki.

Of course, the above is not something that the Third Hokage could have thought of.

His conscience is not yet so dark.

This was, of course, Menma Uzumaki's idea.

At that time, the Third Hokage also expressed doubts, thinking that these conditions were too generous and might cause dissatisfaction among the Konoha ninjas.

Menma just replied nonchalantly: "Why do you care about the opinions of those dry batteries?"

Menma proposed the following formula: Utilization value + usage cost + irreplaceability = united front value (within a limited period of time)

He used this formula to prove the "United Front value: Uzumaki > other families in Konoha."

Menma convinced the Sandaime Hokage to agree with the idea that "the ninjas in Konoha are extremely cheap to use, and their blood can be exchanged for the loyalty of Uzumaki."

Time returns to the present.

After thinking for a moment, Miss Mutsu nodded slightly, indicating that she agreed to these conditions.

Next, Ms. Mutsu brought up the matter of the Land of Demons.

In ancient times, the Land of Demons belonged to the Uzumaki clan. The Uzumaki clan sealed many monsters in that area, and the witch was the "key".

If we can transform those monsters into combat power, our chances of winning the war will be much greater.

Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a long time and said, "I will draw up an action plan."

This topic is also over.

Finally, and most importantly.

Mutsu said, "When will you let my husband go free?"

The Sandaime Hokage was stunned for a moment. At this moment, he was thinking...

Husband? Does it mean Menma? (Menma's engagement with the Uzumaki clan is also part of the "Uzumaki clan joining Konoha" condition)

Who leaked the news?

It was clearly stated repeatedly that "this matter (the detention of Uzumaki Menma) must not be leaked."

At Mutsu's request, the Sandaime Hokage also promised to release Menma after a period of time, when the heat of the incident had passed.

The conversation ended and Ms. Mutsu left the office.

Afterwards, the Sandaime Hokage began to consider candidates for the special mission to the Land of Demons.

Can't let other countries notice...

The ninja sent out must gain the trust of the miko...

A jonin? He would definitely be noticed by the Iwagakure.

Chunin?

According to the intelligence, this generation of the shrine maiden is just a girl in the boudoir, and her personality is a bit like that of a willful young lady.

If it is an adult ninja, he must not approach the other party.

Menma Uzumaki? He is good at getting along with others, but he is already a well-known figure in the ninja world (Konoha Collapse Plan).

Can I only choose from the Genin?

The Sandaime Hokage struggled for a long time and finally chose a few girls from the Genin team.

On this day, the Sandaime Hokage released Menma Uzumaki, but this was just to have him explain the mission to Ino.

As the boy walked, he explained to them: "The Land of Demons is located in the extreme west of the Ninja World, west of the Bear Land. To the north of the Land of Demons is the Land of Snow."

"The Demon Country is named after the many demons and monsters in it. It is said that the witches suppress the demons in this country."

"Miko?" Ino asked doubtfully, tilting her head.

"Miko, also known as the child of God, is the spokesperson of God in the mortal world." Menma stopped and pointed in the direction of the Nanga Shrine, saying, "Miko lives in the shrine. Legend has it that shrine maidens can accept the possession of God and convey God's will."

"At the same time, the witches also perform duties such as prayer, exorcism, and sacrifice. They also have a profound influence on politics and nominally stand at the top of national power."

Just as Menma said, the system in the Land of Demons is such that the shrine maiden is a symbol of national faith, a faith that is also recognized by the nobles.

The shrine maidens usually do not handle political or military affairs, but many nobles and civilians are willing to obey the shrine maidens' orders.

That's what a witch is.

Those who can serve the shrine maiden are usually from noble families in this country, and so is Ashiho. He usually wears a white hunting robe that only nobles are qualified to wear.

He looks very handsome wearing a pair of black-framed glasses.

He has been working here for several years.

In the early summer breeze, the young boy Ashiho walked into this quiet shrine.

The sunlight shines on the ancient eaves, illuminating the stone bricks that have been sleeping in time.

He is the fourth son of a noble military family in the Land of Demons.

He has three older brothers and many younger brothers and sisters.

The more children one has, the less valued the individual is. Just like property, there are replacements when they die.

The duty he was given was to work at the shrine in the Land of Demons and protect the shrine maiden.

This seems like a good job?

There is food and drink, and resources are supplied first.

But it comes at a cost.

The shrine maiden has the ability to "transfer her own danger to the people around her", and the servant will use his own life to protect the shrine maiden from disaster.

The priestesses in this country have a lofty status, and protecting them is the honor of the family, and the family gains military merit and prestige.

Zuho already knew that he would die, and he had already resigned himself to his fate.

Just as Zuho was immersed in this tranquility, a light figure appeared in his sight.

That's the miko, Miss Shion.

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She was wearing a white long dress with long flowing hair, like a dreamlike being.

Her eyes are deep and bright, as if they can see through people's hearts.

Zuho was instantly attracted by Shion's beauty and elegance, and her heartbeat accelerated involuntarily.

He tried hard to control his emotions and stared at Shion silently.

She lit a stick of incense in front of the shrine, closed her eyes, and prayed devoutly.

That concentration and devotion made Zusui feel immense respect and envy.

He longed to be like her, to find inner peace and tranquility.

However, Ashiho knew that there was an insurmountable distance between herself and the supreme shrine maiden.

He is a secular man, and she is a messenger of the gods.

Their worlds are so different, yet at a certain moment they have such a strong intersection.

Shion slowly opened her eyes and met Ashho's gaze.

Zuho's cheeks felt slightly hot, and he lowered his head, not daring to look her in the eye again.

He knew that this feeling could only be hidden deep in his heart and remain his eternal secret.

267 The first strike is a sure kill: Menma turns Shion into a slave!