"Little Tsuna, it seems you have overcome your difficulties. You are a worthy granddaughter of your grandfather..." Uzumaki Mito said happily.
Tsunade's well-being was one of the few things that still worried her.
Tsunade smiled, raised a thumb, and said playfully: "You're the one who holds me up, Grandma! And unlike my grandfather, who loved gambling, I'm stronger, just like you!"
Mito smiled as well but noticed something strange. Her eyes fell on Tsunade's chest. The necklace she always wore was gone.
Tsunade smiled, noticed Uzumaki Mito's gaze, and said softly: "I gave it to my disciple, Uchiha Kazuki, who is a very good boy."
Hearing this, Shimura Danzo's breathing became heavier!
During the days when he was strictly confined, Sarutobi Hiruzen specially approved the establishment of Tsunade's team. He, the former assistant of Hokage, even got the news after a long time.
That was the ninja he had chosen, and the best helper for Shimura Danzo to become the Hokage!
How could Tsunade, a mere woman, use a blade of Uchiha Kazuki's level?
What a waste of talent!
But Shimura Danzo seemed to have forgotten one thing: Uzumaki Mito in front of him had the ability to sense the good and evil in people's hearts, and could even perceive people's emotions...
So, Uzumaki Mito glanced at Shimura Danzo and said: "Danzo, if you have something to say, just say it."
Shimura Danzo was startled, and quickly lowered his head and whispered: "Sorry, Mito-sama, I was thinking about the Root's recent deployment of defenses against the enemy, and I was a little excited..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen raised the corner of his mouth and patted Shimura Danzo on the shoulder. "Danzo, you've worked so hard just after your comeback. It's really hard for you."
Shimura Danzo wanted to be angry but didn't dare to get angry. He didn't believe that Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't guess why he was angry!
It was because of Kazuki that he, the assistant Hokage, was locked up at home like a prisoner for three months and lost all his power...
"Kazuki... Uchiha Kazuki."
Uzumaki Mito looked at Tsunade gently and said slowly: "It's a good name. And besides, he's an Uchiha..."
Inside Mito, the Nine-Tails, upon hearing the word Uchiha, began to grow restless and roared furiously: "The Uzumaki, Uchiha, and Senju clans should be completely exterminated!"
"How ridiculous! The necklace of Senju Hashirama was given to the Uchiha kid by your unlucky granddaughter!"
Although the Nine-Tails was chained, its mouth was not, and it continued to curse: "Uzumaki Mito! You tell me that we should connect mentally, and yet you keep me tied up and now you want to hand me over like an object!"
"I am the Nine-Tails, a natural disaster! Your retribution for treating me like this has come. An Uchiha brat has bewitched Senju Hashirama's granddaughter. I have seen the day when the Uchiha clan will bring destruction to Konoha and the Senju!"
"You can feel it too, right? Your granddaughter named Tsunade, the warmth in her heart when she mentioned that Uchiha, hahaha!"
Despite the Nine-Tails' screams, Mito showed no expression on her face.
But in her mind, a doubt began to form.
As Tsunade's grandmother, Mito knew that Tsunade had given Hashirama's necklace to two people, one was Kato Dan, whom she had a good impression of, and the other was her younger brother Nawaki...
So why is Kazuki, a child of the Uchiha clan, so important to Tsunade?
Did she regard him as a younger brother?
What is the situation...
Uzumaki Mito sighed softly and looked at Kushina on the side, a little worried.
The ability of the Nine-Tails to bewitch people can be seen.
Even though she has been the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki for so many years, she will still be shaken.
But there is no way. The Uchiha clan and the Senju clan have never had a harmonious situation since ancient times. Even the pair of Hashirama and Madara have fought much more than they have gotten along...
Tsunade's behavior of giving the necklace to Kazuki made it difficult for Uzumaki Mito not to think too much.
The Uchiha clan is not all reckless, there are also some who can deceive people, such as the former Uchiha Izuna...
If the disguise is very good, it is not impossible to invade when Tsunade's mind is broken.
"Little Tsuna, since he is your apprentice, he should come to today's meeting. I also want to meet this child..."
Uzumaki Mito smiled. "Go, Little Tsuna, bring him to see me."
Tsunade nodded blankly.
Why do you want to meet Kazuki suddenly?
But Tsunade didn't think too much, turned around and walked towards the Uchiha clan.
Tsunade will do whatever Uzumaki Mito asks.
When Uzumaki Mito said this, the atmosphere on the scene became subtle and tense.
No one believed that Mito had a sudden whim to meet a young man like Kazuki during the Nine-Tails' transfer ceremony. Everyone knew there was a reason.
The more experienced ones, such as Hiruzen, Danzo, Koharu and Homura, were well aware of Mito's ability to sense good and evil deep within people's hearts…
They immediately realized what was happening: Mito wanted to test Uchiha Kazuki!
Danzo curled his lips into a malicious smile, feeling an inner glee. 'As expected of Mito-sama! Just by hearing the name of an Uchiha, she's already on guard.'
'I have long seen that the brat is not right, only the group of idiots around Hiruzen can't see it, whether it is Tsunade or his stupid son, they have been fooled by the brat, only I am sober!'
Danzo's thoughts continued to diverge.
'As long as that brat is a little bit wrong, even if it's just the emotion caused by nervousness, I can use it as material to attack Hiruzen and Uchiha in the future, hehehe...'
Shimura Danzo didn't believe it. Even he would be nervous in such an environment.
Kazuki is just an Uchiha brat. When he meets these top figures of Konoha and the legendary Uzumaki Mito, can he still remain calm?
He doesn't believe it!
As long as Kazuki makes any mistakes, after Uzumaki Mito dies, this will be the moral high ground in Shimura Danzo's hands!
Sarutobi Hiruzen is not good at judging people, Tsunade is not good at using people...
Danzo was already beginning to plan how he would use words to discredit them.
Then, he can propose to hand over Uchiha Kazuki to him for control, and then control the Uchiha clan, and finally ascend to the top of the position of Hokage!
...
Just when Shimura Danzo entered the fantasy time.
Kazuki was standing in a corner of the clan land, chatting with Uchiha Yashiro with a smile.
At this moment, Uchiha Yashiro was introducing his friends to Kazuki.
After Uchiha Yashiro drank with Tetsuhi and Komehi that day, Kazuki's deeds were spread secretly and openly in the Uchiha clan.
After all, this was done behind the backs of Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Fugaku.
Uchiha Setsuna's malice towards Kazuki is well known in the Uchiha clan, and Uchiha Fugaku, as the clan leader, is very close to Uchiha Setsuna, and his attitude can also be seen.
But the problem is: secrets are something that, when you tell someone and allow him to tell others conditionally, sooner or later everyone will know.
The three tomoe of the Uchiha clan who are present now are probably in this situation.
Everyone knows that Yashiro was beaten, but they think that only they and the person they told know...
"These are some of the closest members of the clan. Although you may not have interacted with them much, they have long had a great admiration for you." Yashiro said, winking at Kazuki as if to say: They're all on our side! Isn't it great what I've achieved?
Kazuki gave him a subtle look to show encouragement, and then politely greeted everyone: "It's a pleasure to meet each and every one of you. You are all my seniors, and I am very happy to be here with you."
"If you ever get injured during training, I know some superficial medical ninjutsu techniques. I'll be happy to welcome you into my home."
Uchiha Yashiro quickly nodded. "Kazuki's medical ninjutsu is very powerful!"
Komehi's eyes sparkled with excitement. His back injury was a constant nuisance and affected his movement speed…
"I've also studied a bit of our clan's kenjutsu. If you have time, I'd love to exchange ideas and learn from you."
Yashiro's uncle smiled with satisfaction. "Young Kazuki, I too am passionate about our clan's kenjutsu. At home I have some of the late leader Uchiha Izuna's ancient writings. We should have a practice session sometime!"
Yashiro cast an intriguing glance at his uncle and smiled sarcastically.
He had already decided that he would be present when his uncle challenged Kazuki. He didn't want to miss that.
Kazuki, still smiling, accepted the others' words and continued: "It's already time for lunch. Since Yashiro has introduced me to so many friends today, how about you come to my house as guests?"
Uchiha Yashiro's eyes lit up. He hadn't been to Kazuki's house yet!
The other Uchihas also seemed excited. It seemed like Kazuki wasn't treating them superficially, but really respected them.
Otherwise, he wouldn't invite them to his house on their first meeting. There must have been something important to tell them, something that would only be discussed behind closed doors.
"Kazuki boy, today I have only one request? I want to eat beef!"
"Kazuki, I may have to trouble you again later. I want to see my waist..."
For a while, the scene was very lively. Everyone surrounded Kazuki in the middle and talked and laughed.
The curious thing was that, although the group was composed of members of the Falcons, Doves, and Neutrals of the Uchiha clan, at that moment, their eyes were only on Kazuki, who was smiling peacefully.
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