1 Chapter 1 : Transmigration
"Lord Kazuhiko, Mist Shinobi is approaching. What should we do?"
Kazuhiko Uzumaki turned his head to see a worried young boy looking at him.
This young child, despite his runny nose, wore a concerned expression on his round-eyed face, making his big head seem even more endearing.
Unlike the typical Uzumaki clan members who were known for their toughness and directness, this boy stood out as a bit different—almost giving off an air of being "easy to tease."
Nonetheless, this young boy was his loyal companion, named Uzumaki Hiroki .
Several days ago, Kazuhiko awoke in this world, the world of Naruto.
And this young boy had been by his side ever since, fulfilling his role as a devoted aide.
When Kazuhiko first found himself in this unfamiliar world, he was understandably bewildered.
But it was the boy beside him who patiently explained everything and helped him quickly acclimate to his new surroundings.
Kazuhiko vividly remembered that the boy was there when he first regained consciousness.
"Lord Kazuhiko, you fell down the stairs two days ago and hit your head. You've been sleeping for two days. How are you feeling now?"
"I'm alright, just a bit dizzy in the head and having trouble recalling some things clearly."
"Lord Kazuhiko, the doctor said it's normal. It will gradually get better in a few days."
A few people approached Kazuhiko as he tried to piece things together.
After a few words from the apparent leader standing nearby, they left the room, sparing Kazuhiko only a couple of glances.
Uzumaki Hiroki remained by his side.
Thus, Uzumaki Hiroki became Kazuhiko Uzumaki's exclusive companion.
Given the cover story of Kazuhiko's head injury, Hiroki's unwavering loyalty was unquestioning.
"Who were the people who greeted me just now?"
"Lord Kazuhiko, they are all clan members, our companions. There's Uzumaki Azusa, Uzumaki Tsuchi, Uzumaki Nana, and..."
"I see."
"And who was that elderly man? He looked rather stern!"
"Lord Kazuhiko, that's our clan head! And also your uncle! You can't address the clan head like that!"
As soon as the clan head heard that, he left in a huff!
Yes, the true Uzumaki Kazuhiko was no more.
The current Kazuhiko Uzumaki was a remarkable young man from the Blue Star, from a new era—his name was Liu Qiyun.
In Liu Qiyun's perspective, he had just returned from a late-night shift, fallen asleep, and suddenly woke up as Uzumaki Kazuhiko in the world of Naruto, now serving as the young clan head of the Uzumaki clan.
Initially, he found it hard to grasp, but his years of reading novels had prepared him to accept the situation.
"Alright then, Naruto world, huh! Since I'm here, I might as well embrace it and be Kazuhiko Uzumaki!"
After a conversation with Uzumaki Hiroki, Kazuhiko pieced together the information he needed.
He had indeed traversed to the world of Naruto, specifically after the First Ninja World War.
Following the Warring State Period, the major nations established their own ninja villages, bringing about an era of governance for one nation, one village.
The Land of Fire, the Land of Wind, the Land of Water, the Land of Lightning, and the Land of Earth had each founded their own formidable ninja villages.
Adjacent to the Land of Fire was the Land of Whirlpools—a small island nation.
Despite its size, it was surrounded by sea, had a modest population, and limited national power.
And it was this very nation that Kazuhiko found himself in.
A nation that had barely survived the First Ninja World War, now facing a period of decline.
From the timeline deductions, Kazuhiko was certain.
The impending tragedy for the Uzumaki clan was approaching.
While his previous life's memories weren't entirely clear, Kazuhiko pieced together the events using the knowledge he had.
Uzumaki Kushina arrived in Konoha post-Second Ninja World War.
The Uzumaki clan's extermination happened before Uzumaki Kushina's arrival.
This meant Uzumaki Kushina came to Konoha after their destruction.
Uzumaki Mito had aged, and Uzumaki Kushina was to replace her as the Jinchūriki.
The downfall of the Land of Whirlpools was imminent.
Drawing upon the conversation with Uzumaki Hiroki and his own recollections, Kazuhiko quickly grasped the situation.
However, shortly after arriving in the world of Naruto, he found himself in a dire situation as the young clan head.
Yet, it was a role he had accepted just before their tragic fate.
If he had known earlier, he would've preferred being an ordinary Uzumaki clan member.
That way, he might've escaped the impending doom.
Though others might escape, he certainly couldn't, as the young clan head.
Countless thoughts raced through his mind in mere moments.
Looking at the anxious Uzumaki Hiroki before him, Kazuhiko couldn't help but smile.
Uzumaki Hiroki's question wasn't really seeking an answer—it was a way to soothe his own worries and bolster his confidence.
"Lord Kazuhiko, everything will be fine. We've reached out to our allies in Konoha, the Senju clan, for assistance."
As he spoke, Uzumaki Hiroki seemed to reassure himself, his own words calming his anxiety.
The fear in his eyes began to fade.
Indeed, the alliance between the Uzumaki clan and Konoha dated back to the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama.
Konoha and the Uzumaki clan were unwavering allies.
In the First Ninja World War, the Uzumaki clan had contributed significantly.
And of course, Konoha, being the foremost ninja village, wouldn't let them perish.
Hope glimmered in the eyes of the Uzumaki clan members.
They were well aware of their ally's strength—Konoha, the most powerful ninja village.
This was the prevailing belief in the Land of Whirlpools.
Even when faced with pressure from the Land of Water's army, though panic gripped the Uzumaki clan, their faith in Konoha remained unshaken.
They had their allies, and it was the village of Konoha that stood by them.
Konoha wouldn't forsake them. After all, Konoha had received help when it needed it.
Numerous Uzumaki veteran ninjas had fallen in the First Ninja World War, a testament to their bond.
As long as Konoha lent aid, they believed they'd overcome this crisis.
Konoha was strong—undoubtedly the premier ninja village. Such strength was widely recognized.
This was the sentiment prevailing in the Land of Whirlpools.
However...
Unbeknownst to them, their appeal to Konoha for help would be met with a refusal, leading to the destruction of their entire nation.
The Uzumaki clan would become slaves, forced to wander the ninja
world in a desperate struggle for survival.
In a few years, the once-revered Uzumaki clan's renown would wane.
Ultimately...Most of the pure-blooded Uzumaki clan members would be wiped out.
The trademark red hair of the Uzumaki clan would be forcibly replaced with blonde in the future.
It was a fate Kazuhiko wished to avert at all costs.
