Chapter 192 : Ready to leave!

After confirming everything, Kazuhiko and the Uzumaki elders left the Uchiha clan.

As for the rest, negotiations were already settled. They decided to allow a group of Uchiha individuals to come to the Land of Whirlpools first. At that time, Konoha's high command instructed the Uchiha people to disperse temporarily to other locations before returning to the Land of Whirlpools.

Given the chaotic circumstances, as long as they kept their Sharingan concealed, no one could discern their Uchiha identity once they shed their Konoha attire.

Concerning the candidates, perhaps to reassure Kazuhiko, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Kurogane voluntarily joined the group. Additionally, a few other discontented Uchiha, who had long harbored dissatisfaction with Konoha's suppression, eagerly seized this opportunity.

Despite Konoha's continuous suppression, these dissatisfied Uchiha had been unable to act on their dissatisfaction within the village. Now, being sent out of Konoha, they were eager for change.

Kazuhiko surveyed the group and agreed. It didn't matter; once Konoha arrived, none of these Uchiha would escape his scrutiny. True or false, with the Observation Haki activated, none could evade his detection.

Kazuhiko and his entourage left the Uchiha clan, returning to the Senju clan under his leadership. Along the way, they refrained from disturbing anyone.

Back at the elders' hut in the Senju clan, Kazuhiko observed the jubilant Uzumaki elders. While they had concealed some details before the Uchiha, now that they were back in the familiar surroundings of the Uzumaki clan, joy radiated from their faces.

Proud of their Clan Head, Kazuhiko, the elders expressed their admiration. 

"Our Clan Head's strength is unmatched; he consistently accomplishes what others cannot."

"Yes, as expected of our Clan Head. At first, I thought it was a mere rumor, but it turned out to be true. We've actually formed a covenant with the Uchiha clan..."

"That's right, it feels like a dream. Signing a covenant like this, especially with the renowned Uchiha of Konoha."

They were all astonished, not solely due to Uchiha's reputation, but because Uchiha held significant influence over Konoha. They were well aware that the covenant between Uchiha and the Uzumaki clan implied a rupture between Uchiha and Konoha, a tearing apart that seemed imminent.

They sighed deeply, having witnessed Uchiha and the Senju clan shaping the ninja world together, establishing Konoha and the current ninja village system, thereby molding the prevailing pattern of the ninja world.

In the blink of an eye, the current Uchiha desired to depart from Konoha, leaving everyone in contemplation.

"It seems Konoha's future is bleak..."

"Yes, I'm increasingly convinced that only our Clan Head can guide us to new glory..."

"Absolutely, the Clan Head is the new God of the ninja world! With him, the next era will be the golden age of the Land of Whirlpools!"

As the conversation flowed, glances occasionally fell on Kazuhiko seated beside them. However, he remained silent, calmly sipping his tea.

Gradually, the chatter subsided. Kazuhiko, usually adept at conversation and humor, now maintained a solemn demeanor that instinctively sent shivers down everyone's spine.

The third elder, sensing a weightiness in the atmosphere, sipped his tea and inquired, "Lord Clan Head, do you have any new plans?"

Kazuhiko returned to awareness, noting the elders' attentive gazes. He smiled, "Fear not, everyone. Forming an alliance with the Uchiha is indeed a momentous occasion. The Uzumaki clan gains a formidable ally for the future."

"And it's an ally not aligned with Konoha! Such an alliance is what we've yearned for!"

His words elicited laughter, recognizing the impracticality of being allies with the Senju clan while Konoha still loomed over them.

Indeed, a critical moment would render such an ally ineffectual, unable to directly intervene.

An ally on the verge of parting ways with Konoha was the ideal scenario, allowing a clean break at a crucial juncture.

Toasts were raised, and the room echoed with the clinking of teacups.

After a while, Kazuhiko gazed at the fallen leaves outside the window, a thoughtful expression on his face.

In truth, he had contemplated when to return to the Land of Whirlpools. It served as his headquarters, and the objectives of his Konoha visit had been fulfilled.

Whether acquiring the islands entangled in the whirlpool country or implanting a wedge in Konoha, he had achieved his goals.

The Uchiha had become his ideal instrument, though originally intended for the Senju clan. Nevertheless, circumstances had turned out favorably.

With everything accomplished, Kazuhiko pondered, "It's time to bid farewell to Konoha!"

Occasionally, the image of that beautiful and stirring figure lingered in my thoughts.

For a moment, Kazuhiko hesitated.

"But... how do I break the news to Tsunade..."

Kazuhiko was somewhat troubled.

After pondering it, he had to reach a resolution. Kazuhiko understood that this day would arrive sooner or later.

Gazing at the other elders, he sighed and spoke, "Everyone, it's time for us to get ready to return to the Land of the Whirlpool..."

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