Chapter 97
<span style="font-weight:400">This time, the Land of Whirlpools was facing serious trouble, with signs of activity from various Anbu teams from other viges within its borders. This situation had raised rms in the Land of Whirlpools, and it had also caught the attention of Tobirama Senju.
<span style="font-weight:400">Although the Land of Whirlpools hadn’t officially requested Konoha’s help, the Second Hokage was concerned and decided to send Hui to investigate. However, Hui already had a good idea of what might be causing the trouble.
<span style="font-weight:400">In fact, the trouble in the Land of Whirlpools was most likely rted to the tailed beasts.
<span style="font-weight:400">Yes, the tailed beasts!
<span style="font-weight:400">Since ancient times, the ninja world had known of the nine tailed beasts, each an incredibly fearsome existence.
<span style="font-weight:400">How terrifying were they? Terrifying enough to make people tremble just at the mention of their names, terrifying enough to quiet a crying child! Each tailed beast represented one of the pinnacle forces in the ninja world.
<span style="font-weight:400">And yet, these nine ferocious beings were captured by Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama…
<span style="font-weight:400">After that, they were sealed away by Konoha…
<span style="font-weight:400">Then, they were even distributed to other viges…
<span style="font-weight:400">They became weapons of war for the great nations…
<span style="font-weight:400">This oue might have been unfortunate for the tailed beasts, but it didn’t diminish their importance.
<span style="font-weight:400">Once sealed, tailed beasts became formidable weapons. The human vessels who contained them were called jinchūriki.
<span style="font-weight:400">Konoha kept the Nine-Tails for itself, so its jinchūriki was known as the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.
<span style="font-weight:400">The current Nine-Tails Jinchūriki was none other than Uzumaki Mito, the wife of the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama, and the grandmother of Tsunade. She was also a princess of the Land of Whirlpools.
<span style="font-weight:400">But Uzumaki Mito was now quite old and likely wouldn’t be able to contain the Nine-Tails much longer. This had be an issue over the past couple of years.
<span style="font-weight:400">Konoha needed to find a sessor for the position of Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, or else when the seal on the Nine-Tails broke, without Senju Hashirama or Uchiha Madara around, the Nine-Tails would be incredibly difficult to deal with.
<span style="font-weight:400">And the best candidates for containing the Nine-Tails woulde from the Uzumaki n, found in the Land of Whirlpools.
<span style="font-weight:400">Thus, the Land of Whirlpools was extremely important to Konoha.
<span style="font-weight:400">If Hui recalled correctly, the Land of Whirlpools would be destroyed around this time. Afterward, the surviving members of the Uzumaki n would split into two groups.
<span style="font-weight:400">One group would scatter across the ninja world, living in secrecy—like Nagato’s parents.
<span style="font-weight:400">The other group would remain on the inds of the Land of Whirlpools, living through constant strife and hardship—like Uzumaki Kushina, who waster brought to Konoha due to her special nature.
<span style="font-weight:400">As for the Land of Whirlpools itself, it was located on a small ind off the eastern coast of the Land of Fire, surrounded by the sea. Being so close to the Land of Fire, it maintained a close rtionship with Konoha.
<span style="font-weight:400">The Uzumaki n, which ruled the Land of Whirlpools, was a powerful n dating back to the Warring States Period, famed for their expertise in sealing techniques, which were unrivaled in the ninja world.
<span style="font-weight:400">The Uzumaki n lived on the maind of the Land of Whirlpools, in a vige known as Uzushiogakure.
<span style="font-weight:400">Like the Senju and Uchiha ns, they were descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, inheriting the Sage’s powerful life force.
<span style="font-weight:400">The Uzumaki n was known for theirrge chakra reserves and unique physiques, which made them the perfect jinchūriki.
<span style="font-weight:400">They were also the creators of various sealing techniques, including those that could suppress tailed beasts.
<span style="font-weight:400">After Hashirama and Madara established Konoha, the Warring States Period ended, and the Uzumaki n founded the Land of Whirlpools, flourishing in their ancestralnd.
<span style="font-weight:400">Thanks to their favorable location and strong rtionship with Konoha, they thrived, bing a prosperous nation at peace with the world.
<span style="font-weight:400">However, the original <i><span style="font-weight:400">Naruto</i><span style="font-weight:400"> story barely touched on the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools.
<span style="font-weight:400">No exact date or culprits were mentioned. All that was said was that the nation was destroyed because of its powerful sealing techniques.
<span style="font-weight:400">As Hui pondered the situation, he began to analyze the likely causes.
<span style="font-weight:400">Before the Second Shinobi War, many of the war factions in the ninja world sought to expand their territories by force to secure national interests. This led to the development of powerful jutsu and the training of elite ninjas in preparation for war.
<span style="font-weight:400">The tailed beasts, as weaponsparable to nuclear bombs, naturally became a key part of these preparations, leading to the creation of jinchūriki.
<span style="font-weight:400">However, to create a jinchūriki, two conditions were necessary:
<span style="font-weight:400">First, powerful sealing techniques were needed to seal the tailed beast inside a human host.
<span style="font-weight:400">Second, a suitable host with the right physical traits was required to contain the beast.
<span style="font-weight:400">From this, one can deduce a likely scenario: the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed because other nations coveted the Uzumaki n’s sealing techniques, which were crucial for creating jinchūriki.
<span style="font-weight:400">The Uzumaki n, after all, was unrivaled in the art of sealing. Throughout history, members of the Uzumaki n had been chosen to serve as jinchūriki.
<span style="font-weight:400">Furthermore, the Land of Whirlpools was rich and prosperous, making it an attractive target for nations seeking war resources.
<span style="font-weight:400">As for why Konoha didn’te to their aid? There were two possibilities:
<span style="font-weight:400">First, Konoha may have been unable to help due to being embroiled in its own conflicts.<span style="font-weight:400">
<span style="font-weight:400">Second, Konoha may not have had enough time to respond.
<span style="font-weight:400">The first possibility seemed unlikely, given that the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed between the First and Second Shinobi Wars, a period of rtive peace for Konoha.
<span style="font-weight:400">That left the second possibility: the attack on Uzushiogakure had been a coordinated effort by several nations, who struck suddenly and swiftly before either the Uzumaki n or Konoha could react.
<span style="font-weight:400">By the time Konoha realized what was happening, it was already toote.
<span style="font-weight:400">The forces involved in the attack must have been many, and they must have been powerful.
<span style="font-weight:400">In Hui’s mind, this destruction of the Land of Whirlpools and the downfall of the Uzumaki n were the result of a carefully nned robbery—a brutal act of murder and theft by the various nations as they prepared for war.
<span style="font-weight:400">When Hui and his team finally arrived in Uzushiogakure, they were greeted by a bustling and prosperous scene. Buildings stood tall and crowded together, and the streets were packed with people going about their day, shoulder to shoulder. The ce was filled with life and energy, making it hard not to admire the peaceful, thriving atmosphere.
<span style="font-weight:400">Walking through the lively streets, Hui couldn’t help but marvel at the development of the Land of Whirlpools. The vige had truly prospered.
<span style="font-weight:400">Had the Uzumaki n chosen to adopt the ninja vige system like the great nations, Uzushiogakure could have grown into the sixth great hidden vige within a decade or two.
<span style="font-weight:400">But as Hui looked up at the sky, a feeling of unease settled in his chest.
<span style="font-weight:400">Something was wrong.
<span style="font-weight:400">There was an oppressive force in the air, something he couldn’t quite ce. It wasn’t just a barrier—it was a sealing barrier.
<span style="font-weight:400">This barrier wasn’t just for defense. It had offensive capabilities as well.
<span style="font-weight:400">It was this very barrier that had saved the Land of Whirlpools during thest Cold War.
<span style="font-weight:400">With such a powerful barrier, it was no wonder that the ninja of Uzushiogakure seemed so carefree,pletely unaware of any looming danger.
<span style="font-weight:400">However, Hui knew better. Beneath this peaceful surface, there were dark forces at work.
<span style="font-weight:400">After thest Cold War, three years of stability had lulled the Land of Whirlpools and the Uzumaki n into a false sense of security, making them forget the brutal reality of the ninja world.
<span style="font-weight:400">The Land of Whirlpools had be a juicy target for many nations—a piece of fattened prey, ready to be devoured.
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