Chapter 152 : Same!

After the Uchiha elders learned the truth, they felt a deep sympathy for the Land of Whirlpools. Many among them had personally experienced the horrors of the ninja world's wars. They knew that the Land of Whirlpools had made significant sacrifices for Konoha.

In the last ninja war, the Land of Whirlpools had played a crucial role in supporting Konoha. Many elite ninjas from the Land of Whirlpools had perished in the conflict, sacrificing themselves for the sake of Konoha.

Some of the Uchiha elders had been comrades with ninjas from the original Land of Whirlpools, having undertaken missions together. 

The memories of Konoha always emphasizing the friendship and mutual support with the Land of Whirlpools were still fresh in their minds.

However, when the Land of Whirlpools urgently needed Konoha's assistance, Konoha callously turned them away. This betrayal was felt even more deeply when they discovered that Konoha had contemplated attacking the Uchiha clan.

The elders felt a profound sense of betrayal, questioning why the Uchiha, who had diligently served Konoha, were treated this way. They couldn't ignore the parallel between the deception faced by the Land of Whirlpools and their own situation.

"When Konoha needs us, they seek our help, but when they don't, they abandon us. Even our plea for help during a crisis is ruthlessly rejected. We, the Uchiha clan, only sought a Hokage seat, yet we were suppressed and rejected," they lamented.

They concluded that Konoha had abandoned both the Uchiha and the Land of Whirlpools in the same manner. The sentiment spread among the Uchiha people, echoing in their minds.

"Konoha betrayed us just like they did to the Land of Whirlpools! We were all abandoned!"

Observing the red-eyed Uchiha below, Kazuhiko sensed the collective indignation that had reached its peak.

"Everyone, if not for the Land of Whirlpools, we would unite and strategize. No one would defect, no one would surrender!" Kazuhiko declared passionately. "The Land of Whirlpools has even produced a genius like me, becoming a Kage-level powerhouse at a young age. If not for my support, our Uzumaki clan and the Land of Whirlpools might have been wiped out in Kirigakure's invasion!"

Uchiha members on the side expressed their agreement, and the elders nodded in approval.

This marked the first instance of someone acknowledging him as a genius. While they didn't deny Kazuhiko's brilliance among the geniuses, this recognition was a novelty. Yet, the details didn't matter; he brushed them aside.

Kazuhiko, having moved past the grief that initially marred his face, spoke passionately.

"Our Land of Whirlpools repelled the Kirigakure invasion independently, without external aid!"

As he declared this, Kazuhiko surveyed the Uchiha elders, their intense gaze fixed upon him. His next words carried a momentous revelation.

"Simultaneously, we negotiated with Kirigakure for reparations—a tailed beast for our Land of Whirlpools!"

True to expectations, the Uchiha elders were unsettled by the mention of a tailed beast.

"A tailed beast! It was about a tailed beast?!"

"Does the Land of Whirlpools truly possess a tailed beast? Bear in mind, once a nation possesses such a creature and can boast a perfect Jinchūriki, its deterrent power is vastly different!"

"It's truly astonishing. Not only did the Land of Whirlpools defeat Kirigakure, but it also secured compensation in the form of a tailed beast!

"How could Kirigakure possibly have agreed to such compensation? Is it even conceivable?"

These revelations left the Uchiha elders with skeptical expressions. Demanding a tailed beast as compensation seemed implausible.

Anticipating the doubts, Kazuhiko had prepared his response.

"Don't be skeptical, everyone. Merely defeating the invaders wouldn't have compelled Kirigakure to willingly surrender a tailed beast."

Acknowledging this first, Kazuhiko continued, knowing there was more to explain.

"After defeating the Seven Ninjas Swordsmen who invaded, we proposed a trade using our Uzumaki clan's tailed beast sealing technique to exchange for a tailed beast with Kirigakure."

"Initially, Kirigakure's primary motive for attacking the Land of Whirlpools was to acquire the tailed beast sealing technique of our Uzumaki clan."

"Subsequently, we entered into a duel contract with the Third Mizukage, and I will engage in a duel with the Third Mizukage."

"If they lose, they'll compensate us with a tailed beast. If we win, we'll share my sealing technique and return the prisoners who invaded the Land of Whirlpools."

"Kirigakure agreed to our duel contract, expressing their happiness."

Hearing this, the Uchiha elders suddenly realized. They all knew that Kazuhiko must have defeated the Third Mizukage.

After all, he's the one who directly defeated the Third Hokage in a one-on-one battle.

"As you can surmise, I successfully defeated the Third Mizukage and the Jinchūriki of the Six-Tails, the tailed beast of Kirigakure, is now in the Land of Whirlpool."

"And our Uzumaki clan promptly found a perfect Jinchūriki for him!"

Hearing this, the seated Uchiha elders nodded in agreement, concluding the matter.

Simultaneously, they were satisfied with Kazuhiko's confession to them. Unaware of this news, only high-level officials in Konoha were privy to it.

Now they knew that the Land of Whirlpools possessed a formidable tailed beast killer.

 This information couldn't be concealed, and if the Uchiha were willing to invest, they'd eventually uncover the truth. After all, Uchiha caravans extended throughout the country.

For the sake of the Uchiha clan, the Land of Whirlpools not only severed ties with Konoha but also secured a tailed beast with its own perfect Jinchūriki.

It was a move made with sincerity and strength.

They also endorsed the covenant proposed earlier by Kazuhiko.

In that moment, silently sitting at the head, Uchiha Ryūshō observed Kazuhiko's presentation.

Even after learning from Kazuhiko that the Land of Whirlpools had received Kirigakure's compensation – a tailed beast – he quickly recovered from the shock, choosing not to speak.

Observing the excitement among the clansmen, Uchiha Ryūshō was inclined towards the covenant proposed by Kazuhiko.

However, he still desired to witness Kazuhiko, the Lord of the Land of Whirlpools, demonstrate his true strength.

Everything said so far was hearsay, and cautiously, Uchiha Ryūshō wanted to witness Kazuhiko's strength firsthand, firmly believing in his heart that only the strong could form an alliance with the Uchiha – whether it was Senju Hashirama in the past or the current Kazuhiko.

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