Chapter 70 : Grand Ceremony

The following day, in the Land of Whirlpools, the weather was sunny and bright. 

Everyone in the Land of Whirlpools knew that Kazuhiko was about to officially become the new leader of their clan. 

One of the advantages of being in a small country was that information spread quickly. A single command was enough to ensure that everyone received the news.

On this day, the sky above the Land of Whirlpools was filled with blossoms, and there was a festive atmosphere with ceremonies and music.

Kazuhiko woke up early in the morning and was attended to by servants who helped him don the daimyo attire. He had tried to put it on himself, but it was so intricate that it required several people to assist him.

By the time he was dressed, the sun had just begun to rise.

As Kazuhiko stepped out, all the clan members lined the roads to welcome him. He wore a white royal robe with golden borders, his own sealed state insignia was fastened at his waist, and his long fiery red hair cascaded down his shoulders.

With deep, ocean-like eyes, he exuded a blend of majesty and handsomeness, embodying the essence of a true leader.

A bright red carpet with flowers on either side adorned the ground.

"Clan Head!"

"Kazuhiko-sama!"

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

The sight of Kazuhiko, who would be the clan head of their Uzumaki clan and the Daimyo of the entire Land of Whirlpools, overwhelmed everyone. 

Cheers filled the air as he made his way toward the elevated platform.

The people of the Land of Whirlpools lined the streets, celebrating and congratulating their future leader.

At that moment, Kazuhiko was the center of attention, the only deity in everyone's hearts. In the midst of the jubilation, he ascended the high platform step by step.

With hope and admiration, the people gazed at him. He was now their future king, and his every step resonated with their hearts.

Unconsciously, they counted, "Three, two, one!"

Kazuhiko took the final step and reached the high platform.

Turning to face the thousands below, he was met with smiles filled with admiration and hope.

In his eyes, he saw the reverence and hope, along with the responsibility he had never truly felt before. A verse from a past life echoed in his mind, "Surveying all the mountains and plains."

This verse held a new meaning for him now, emphasizing the weight of his responsibility.

The clan elders, who had been waiting on the high platform, smiled as they watched Kazuhiko approach. Uzumaki Kiyoshi, the new law enforcement elder, stood beside Uzumaki Kushina, holding her hand. 

Next to them was a dignified woman with long red hair, Uzumaki Kumiko.

Uzumaki Kumiko, Kazuhiko's mother, had raised him independently since the death of his father, the former daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools. She looked at Kazuhiko with pride, her eyes misting over.

All eyes were on Kazuhiko as he approached. He appeared somewhat unfamiliar, but his sacred and majestic aura was undeniable.

Former clan leader and current law enforcement elder, Uzumaki Kiyoshi, approached Kazuhiko, and the entire crowd watched with bated breath.

Uzumaki Kiyoshi grasped Kazuhiko's left hand with his right hand, raised it high, and declared, "From this moment forward, Kazuhiko will succeed as the thirty-fourth leader of the Uzumaki clan and the twenty-eighth Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools!"

"Welcome our new clan head, Kazuhiko!"

"Welcome, Daimyo, Kazuhiko!"

After his declaration, Uzumaki Kiyoshi and all the elders on the high platform and the people below bowed.

"Congratulations to the clan head!"

"Welcome, Daimyo-sama!"

Upon Kazuhiko's command, everyone stood up. Instantly, flowers covered the ground, and salutes and cheers filled the air. 

The celebration continued as they welcomed their new clan head and Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools.

The era of Kazuhiko had begun!

In the Fire Country, in the Hokage Office in Konoha, Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen released a puff of green smoke from his pipe. He frowned as he looked at Danzo and Utatane Koharu.

"So, you're telling me that the Land of Whirlpools already has Kage-level ninja and successfully repelled the Mist Shadow's invasion under Kazuhiko's leadership?"

"That's correct, according to our sources. We've witnessed his Kage-level abilities firsthand," Danzo replied.

Third Hokage leaned back and gazed out the window, watching the last rays of the setting sun.

"That's good. Konoha welcomes him. Let's see what this Kage-level powerhouse from the Land of Whirlpools can do."

At the same time, Kazuhiko stood by a window, silently watching the fading dusk. His succession ceremony had just concluded, and he was preparing to journey to Konoha.

"It's time to make our intentions clear to Konoha," he thought to himself.

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