I'm drawing manga in Naruto

“Hey, Akabane, the style here is very similar to Grandma’s yard.”

Tsunade exclaimed in surprise.

Akabane was stunned.

So that courtyard was built in the style of this place, no wonder...

However, when Tsunade shouted, Orochimaru looked over with a strange expression and carefully examined Akabane.

"King Akabane has even met Lady Mito?"

"We met once for some reason."

Akabane coughed lightly, without explaining the specific reason.

After all, given Mito Uzumaki's seniority, it would be quite a surprise to many if it were revealed that she was a fan of Akabane.

Is it a comic book?

"Yes, Grandma read the comic, which was even written by Akabane."

Tsunade proudly showed off.

"very nice."

Orochimaru was genuinely envious. Mito Uzumaki was a living legend, and he had always wanted to meet her. Unfortunately, since the Senju clan withdrew from the center of power in the past two years, he had basically stopped seeing Mito Uzumaki.

However, after a brief moment of envy, a sudden flash of inspiration connected everything in his mind.

"Could it be that the reason the teacher came to the Land of Whirlpools was because of those few pages in Akabane's manga?"

"This is too..."

Which aspect of Akabane's work deserves such attention?

Orochimaru was bewildered, finding the situation utterly absurd.

At the age of 9, he had no idea about Jinchuriki, and his knowledge of the Nine-Tailed Fox was limited to the legendary stories of the first generation.

"Orochimaru, why are you making such a fuss? The teachers and the others are all gone."

"Ah, oh..."

After thinking for a long time, Orochimaru still couldn't figure it out. Jiraiya shouted and immediately ran after him.

As he passed by Akabane, he stared at Akabane for a few seconds.

At that moment, even Orochimaru himself didn't know what his emotions were. He only felt that... perhaps in the future, the person in front of him would be the target he was chasing.

Chapter 45 I'm still just a child

"This is Wochao Village?"

"Wow, they all have red hair."

"Fool, don't make a fuss. All members of the Uzumaki clan have red hair."

Jiraiya then took another punch.

Akabane's gaze swept across the village, and he noticed that everyone inside was red-haired.

Turning his head again, he discovered that Kazama Satoshi's caravan had not entered the village, but instead turned around in front of the village and headed in another direction.

"Could it be that all the residents of Wochao Village..."

He was shocked. The whole village might be inhabited by the Whirlpool Clan, while the outer areas were the residences of people with different surnames.

"Distinguished guests, I will take you to see the clan chief."

Kazama gave a wry smile and stepped forward to lead the way.

This is Wochao Village.

"Without Lord Hashirama, Konoha would be the same."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed.

Although not explicitly stated, the meaning is self-evident: when a family becomes too powerful, the rest of the village becomes insignificant.

"I think it's partly because of Lord Hashirama, and partly because of the Uchiha clan."

Akabane added.

"Ha, you're right."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not refute it, because it was the truth.

The Senju, Uchiha, and other Konoha clans formed a stable balance, which evolved into its current state after a period of competition.

"Heroes are made by the times."

Orochimaru said thoughtfully.

"Equilibrium is sought amidst chaos."

Akabane borrowed a phrase from his previous life.

"That makes sense..."

Tsunade is actually intelligent, but most of the time she doesn't think about these things. She prefers fists and gambling to thinking.

As for Jiraiya, he was a man dedicated to art and had even less interest in these things.

"That's the clan chief's office over there."

After walking for a short while, Kazama pointed left and forward.

Akabane looked up and immediately saw a building with the Uzumaki clan's symbol painted on it.

As I approached, a figure was already waiting.

"Hiruzen, I didn't expect you to come in person this time."

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi used a transformation technique, he couldn't fool his opponent, who saw through his disguise at a glance.

"Hehehe, Shuhai, it's been many years. I heard that Mr. Kazama has come to Konoha, so I came to see him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi dispelled his transformation jutsu and went up to Uzumaki Jukai to inquire about his well-being.

Is he the clan chief?

Akabane observed him discreetly. He was about the same age as the Third Hokage, and possessed the aura of someone in a high position. One couldn't judge his strength from his appearance alone, but he estimated it wouldn't be far off.

"It's been years since I've been to Wochao Village. Let me show you around..."

Whirlpool Tree Sea is very enthusiastic, but it gives the impression that this enthusiasm is mixed with other elements.

"Our main task this time is to escort Mr. Kazama back, so let's talk about business first."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head.

Given the current situation in the Land of Whirlpools, he had no interest in visiting Whirlpool Village.

"Alright, let's talk as we walk..."

Those who are family know their own situation best. Even before the Whirlpool Tree Sea, he was just putting on a brave face. It would be best to get to the point quickly.

Kazama then walked along, reporting on his journey, including being chased by Jonin and Chunin, being rescued by Akabane, and then meeting Uzumaki Mito, etc.

"You mean, this book... oh no, the comic book..."

Whirlpool Tree Sea looked at the book, then at Akabane, his face full of doubt—what information could a child's book possibly contain?

"That's what the princess said."

Kazama Sako said respectfully.

"Um……"

After listening, Shuhai turned to the first page.

Nine-tailed fox?

Isn't that a tailed beast from Konoha?

Immediately, he realized—the first Jinchuriki of Konoha was none other than Mito Uzumaki!

However, this is...

The nine-tailed fox escaped, and its descendant turned out to be a fool who couldn't even master the art of creating clones.

"Even if my Uzumaki clan declines, it will never come to this!"

When I saw this part of Whirlpool Tree Sea, I was so angry that I almost tore the book up.

Seeing his angry expression, Akabane remained calm and answered without any nervousness, "Oh, that's what you think?"

"The Land of Whirlpools is indeed facing difficulties, but it is impossible for them to wipe out our clan."

Whirlpool Tree Sea is very confident.

Each ninja in their clan possesses formidable strength, making them extremely difficult to exterminate.

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, calmly smoking and watching the show, while Akabane chuckled and shook his head in silence.

"why are you laughing!"

The Whirlpool Tree Sea sneered, "I'm not exaggerating. If the Land of Water wants to destroy my Whirlpool Country, they'll have to wait until their next life!"

"What if it's not just the Land of Water?"

"The Land of Whirlpools has been content with its corner of the world for too long, so long that you can no longer see yourselves clearly."

Akabane showed no mercy.

Anyway, he's just a kid. If you really anger him, Hiruzen Sarutobi will definitely try to evade the question. There's nothing to worry about.

"Anyone else who wants to deal with us will have to get through the Land of Fire first..."

"The Land of Fire is allied with you? I had no idea."

Before he could finish speaking, Orochimaru interrupted him.

"us……"

The swirling sea of ​​trees was pointing at Hiruzen Sarutobi when it suddenly dawned on them—they had allied with Konoha, not the Land of Fire!

"Hey, Shuhai, children say the darndest things, don't take it too seriously."

Hiruzen Sarutobi jumped out to cover things up, lest the Uzumaki Forest become too hopeless.

As the head of a clan, he wouldn't hold a grudge against a child.

Looking at this book again now, the Whirlpool Tree Sea felt more and more that what was depicted in it might very well be the future of the Whirlpool Clan.

The country was destroyed, the family perished, and the tradition was severed.

He took a deep breath and sat down listlessly.

If the Land of Fire were to make a move, could the Land of Whirlpools withstand it?

Even with Konoha as an ally, Konoha still can't send too many people if the Land of Fire wants to take action.

"No wonder...no wonder only you came."

Whirlpool Tree Sea opened the manga again, read a few pages, and then closed his eyes in anguish.

At that moment, he understood everything.

Why did Konoha send only Hiruzen Sarutobi with a few genin after learning of the Land of Whirlpools' predicament, and even then, under the guise of escorting a merchant caravan?

"Shuhai, it's not too late to understand now. You can preserve the future of your family to the greatest extent possible."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"and then?"

Where can we go if we survive?

The Hidden Village and the nation need to cooperate, but they also need to find a balance. If the Land of Fire truly trusted Konoha, the Twelve Guardian Shinobi would no longer be necessary.

If the Uzumaki clan were to join Konoha, I'm afraid...

Those involved are often blinded by their own perspective; after seeing everything clearly in the Whirlpool Tree Sea, the fear in his heart only intensified.

"is it so serious?"