If the Land of Whirlpools is Destroyed, This Novel Will End

"Kushina?" Upon seeing the shinobi entering one by one, Uzumaki Ryuto's heart finally settled down. As long as the people's hearts didn't scatter, the Land of Whirlpools would not be destroyed. However, when he saw the last figure of a little girl with red hair, he asked in doubt, "Why are you still here?"

"I, I want to help too." Kushina clenched her little fists, lowered her head, and didn't dare to look into Uzumaki Ryuto's eyes.

Hearing Kushina's words, Uzumaki Ryuto frowned and said, "Nonsense, hurry and take shelter in the underground cave."

This was no joke!

If something happened to Kushina, not only would the clan leader have objections, but he himself might also feel guilty and regretful. After all, she was such an adorable little girl.

"Hurry up, children shouldn't get involved in this." The clan leader also said sternly, "War is not something children can participate in."

However, upon hearing Ryuto and her father's words, Kushina still raised her little head and said, "But Ryuto-niichan is also a child, why can he participate? I'm very strong too."

"..." This little girl was telling the truth!

Suddenly, the meeting room fell into silence, and they didn't know how to respond.

"Because I'm your older brother, and I'm the heir to this country." Uzumaki Ryuto could only say stubbornly, as if suddenly remembering something, his eyes lit up, "And I've already become a Genin of the Whirlpool Village."

Fortunately, fortunately, he had recently become a Genin. Although due to his status, he had no chance to go on missions, he was still a real Genin!

As a glorious shinobi, how could he hide in the back?

Even if he was still only a Genin...

"I..." Hearing Ryuto's words, Kushina immediately pouted in dissatisfaction, but she didn't know what to say, so she could only stubbornly say, "Never mind, never mind, I still want to participate. This is my home, and I want to protect it too."

"Don't worry, nothing will happen." Seeing Kushina's words, especially her reddish eyes, Uzumaki Ryuto knew that although she was still young, she understood the situation the Land of Whirlpools was facing. She was hesitant and nervous, but she still wanted to contribute her strength to her home. This little girl was truly... adorable!

Uzumaki Ryuto could only comfort her and firmly say, "Ryuto-niichan promises you, I will absolutely protect the Land of Whirlpools and the Whirlpool Village. No one will be harmed."

"But, but..." Kushina's eyes turned red, and she pursed her lips, holding back her tears, and said in a low voice, "I want to help too."

"Kushina wants to help too?" Seeing her like this, Uzumaki Ryuto knew that if he didn't agree, she would definitely sneak out on her own. Don't underestimate her, she was the Red Hot Habanero!

Uzumaki Ryuto pondered for a moment, walked up to Kushina, and gently stroked her little head, her soft red hair felt so comfortable!

Seeing Uzumaki Ryuto's action, Kushina's face immediately turned red, especially since it was in front of so many people. Ryuto-niichan was so embarrassing... She lowered her head shyly.

Seeing his daughter's reaction, the clan leader's face revealed a slight relieved smile, but the worry in his eyes didn't disappear. If the Land of Whirlpools was truly... then he had to ensure that the younger generation would escape, especially Uzumaki Ryuto. As long as this happened, the Uzumaki clan would definitely have a way to restore their country.

He always believed this...

Because Uzumaki Ryuto was the hope of the Uzumaki clan. He exchanged glances with the clan elders, and they all saw the determination in each other's eyes.

"Since Kushina wants to help," Uzumaki Ryuto smiled and said, "I, as the acting commander of the Uzumaki clan and the Land of Whirlpools, hereby order Uzumaki Kushina to lead the citizens of the Land of Whirlpools in the underground cave, patiently await, and calm the hearts of the people. Absolutely no accidents can occur."

Originally, when she heard that Uzumaki Ryuto was going to give her an order, Kushina was very happy, but then...

She immediately pouted unhappily and said, "But I want to go with Ryuto-niichan." She wasn't that easily fooled. If she went back to the cave, what was the difference from before?

"No, this mission is very important," Uzumaki Ryuto said seriously, "Don't underestimate it, Kushina!"

He knew it wasn't easy for them to patiently wait in the cave for such a long time, especially when they knew there was a war going on outside. If an accident occurred in the cave and they were discovered by the shinobi from the Hidden Mist Village, then...

It was unimaginable.

"Really?" Kushina looked at Uzumaki Ryuto in disbelief, as if saying, "Don't try to fool me just because I'm small!"

"Of course!" Uzumaki Ryuto smiled and said, "Only Kushina can accomplish this mission."

As the daughter of the Uzumaki clan leader, no one was better suited than her to calm the people's hearts.

"Then... okay!" After thinking for a while, Kushina said seriously, "I definitely won't let any accidents happen in the cave."

Hearing Kushina's words, Uzumaki Ryuto patted her little head and said to the guard beside him, "Tomo-niisan, thank you."

He subtly gave Uzumaki Tomo a look, indicating that he should remember his words, and if anyone caused trouble in the cave, he should kill them immediately.

He couldn't allow any accidents to happen because the Land of Whirlpools couldn't afford it. Not a single accident could occur; only then would the Land of Whirlpools have hope.

"My lord, there's a little girl from the Uzumaki clan who wants to see you," another Whirlpool Village shinobi suddenly entered and respectfully said.

Another little girl?

Especially seeing the teasing look from his father and the unhappy squinting eyes of his uncle, the clan leader, Uzumaki Ryuto could only ask reluctantly, "Who?"

"She's an ordinary clansman," the Whirlpool Village shinobi said.

An ordinary clansman? Not a shinobi?

He didn't remember knowing that many little girls!

Who could it be?

When he saw a girl around ten years old with long red hair and a frail aura walk in, Uzumaki Ryuto became even more confused. He didn't recognize her at all!

Puzzled, he asked, "What did you want to see me for?"

"Hello, my lord. I'm Uzumaki Kyoko." The little girl looked around fearfully at the clan elders, especially since the clan leader was here, but thinking about the difficulties the Land of Whirlpools was facing, she cautiously said, "I, I..."

Seeming to notice her inner fear, Uzumaki Ryuto could only smile and say, "Don't be afraid, we're all members of the Uzumaki clan. It seems that Kyoko-neechan is actually Ryuto's older sister."

She was such a beautiful little girl, especially with her red hair, instantly recognizable as a member of the Uzumaki clan.

Hearing Uzumaki Ryuto's reassurance, Kyoko raised her head, mustered her courage, and said, "I, I want to help too." But seeing Uzumaki Ryuto's furrowed brow, she quickly explained, "My body is special. No matter if my chakra is depleted or if I'm injured, if you take a bite of me, it will heal you."

Huh? Huh?

This trait seemed so familiar

Wasn't this the special trait of Karin? This was a special ability of the Uzumaki clan, and it wasn't easy for it to manifest. Only those with an extremely powerful life force could have this special ability. At least he, a prodigy, didn't have this ability. 

And Kyoko...she couldn't be Karin's mother, could she?!

Hearing Kyoko's words, the clan leader also walked up to her, held her hands to examine her, and then nodded sternly to Uzumaki Ryuto. He hadn't expected to find such a talent among the ordinary clansmen. This was truly a blessing for the Uzumaki clan!

This constitution, while not impossible in the Uzumaki clan, was still very rare. At least among the younger generation, this little girl was the only one discovered so far.

Seeing even the clan leader nodding, he knew it must be true. How enviable!

This constitution could not only help heal others but also increase one's own survival ability. Compared to ordinary Uzumaki clansmen, their life force was even more tenacious.

Uzumaki Ryuto thought for a moment and said, "If that's the case, thank you for your help, Kyoko-neechan."

An additional source of power meant an additional ray of hope, especially this kind of healer. For the strong-willed but medically lacking Uzumaki clan, she was even more important. It was because of the Uzumaki clan's tenacious life force that their medical abilities were...

Internally, they relied on their own life force to recover. Externally, they depended on Konoha's medical capabilities. Unless it was something serious, they healed on their own, which was incredibly tough. This was probably also the reason for the Land of Whirlpools' destruction. After all, in a great war, they had no dedicated medical ninja, while their enemies had specialized and stable medical facilities!

And the war was so urgent, who would give them time to wait for self-healing? This was probably why they were almost wiped out.

Seeing that most had arrived, Uzumaki Ryuto said seriously, "Now, let's discuss the war arrangements!"

(End of chapter)