Rebuild the Land of Whirlpools, start with a massive army of the Thirteen Guardian Soldiers.

"Clan leader! If things don't work out, we might as well rebel! Konoha is currently weak, which is the perfect opportunity for our Uchiha clan!"

"It's time for my Uchiha clan to take the Hokage position!!"

"No!"

"Konoha is in a period of turmoil right now. If we Uchiha were to launch an attack, wouldn't we be pushing Konoha into the abyss!"

"Why is Konoha able to push my Uchiha woman into the abyss with such a clear conscience!"

Almost everyone believed that if Uchiha Mikoto were sent to the Land of Whirlpools, she would definitely not have a good ending!

His Uchiha clan's bloodline has been coveted for quite some time now.

The Land of Whirlpools specifically requested a member of the Uchiha clan, specifically a woman.

Sima Zhao's intentions are obvious to everyone!

If Uchiha Mikoto is sent there, her fate will definitely be tragic, and her Sharingan might even be leaked out!

This is absolutely unacceptable!

Fugaku Uchiha sat in the main seat with his eyes slightly closed.

I could constantly hear the verbal clashes between the pro-war and conservative factions.

The two factions of the Uchiha clan were formed when the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, took office and began to suppress the Uchiha clan.

The debate has been going on for many years now, but ultimately neither side can convince the other.

Fortunately, the previous clan chief's father was a conservative, and he was able to suppress the pro-war faction.

Now that his father has sacrificed himself for Konoha, he has taken over as clan leader.

Influenced by his father, he is also a qualified conservative.

Well, not until today.

Now that his father has sacrificed himself, Hiruzen Sarutobi still wants him to send his future wife away.

This kept Fugaku Uchiha seething with resentment, forcing him to finally side with the pro-war faction.

"enough!"

Fugaku Uchiha stopped their argument, his three-tomoe Sharingan looking in the direction of the parties involved.

"Third Elder, what do you think?"

He was still very respectful to the Third Elder.

Because he is Uchiha Mikoto's grandfather.

The Third Elder remained expressionless, his three-tomoe Sharingan revealing not a trace of emotion.

He turned to the person next to him and asked, "Mikoto, what are your thoughts? Share them with everyone."

The Third Elder certainly didn't want Mikoto to go to the Land of Whirlpools.

But he didn't want to see Konoha decline, and he didn't want to see the Uchiha clash with Konoha.

He was a staunch conservative.

As a former subordinate of Madara Uchiha, I witnessed the birth of Konoha.

He had deep feelings for Konoha.

He was torn between Konoha and his granddaughter.

Mikoto Uchiha's eyes flickered slightly, and she felt a strange sadness in her heart.

From the moment her grandfather asked her, she understood that Konoha was more important to him than she was.

I also understand that Grandpa actually needs an answer in his heart.

As for Fugaku Uchiha, she didn't hold out much hope either.

If they were truly that determined, they wouldn't be holding this meeting to discuss it.

Instead, they would actively refuse the Hokage's requests during the day.

But he didn't.

From that moment on, Mikoto Uchiha's heart was dead.

She closed her eyes and remained silent for a while.

The Land of Whirlpools...

This seems to be Kushina's hometown...

I don't know if it's the same as what the teachers at the ninja academy said.

Is Kushina doing well there?

At that moment, Mikoto Uchiha finally made up her mind, her eyes resolute, and said, "I'll go!"

"what!"

"Why!"

"Mikoto..."

Mikoto Uchiha's decision shocked many people, who gasped in disbelief.

In their eyes, the Land of Whirlpools was nothing short of hell for Uchiha Mikoto!

Why did Mikoto Uchiha dare to go to hell alone?

The Third Elder's eyes were complicated; he had never expected Mikoto to be so decisive.

A feeling of guilt welled up inside me.

He did not refuse on Mikoto's behalf when Fugaku Uchiha proposed to him.

This time, when Konoha wanted to send Mikoto to the Land of Whirlpools, he did not refuse on Mikoto's behalf.

What his grandfather did was really substandard!

Fugaku Uchiha looked dazed, seemingly not expecting Mikoto Uchiha to give this answer.

You refuse!

If you refuse, I'm willing to go to war with Konoha for you!

Why didn't you refuse?

Fugaku Uchiha opened his mouth, as if to say something, but seeing Mikoto Uchiha's eyes, he gave up.

Mikoto Uchiha observed everyone's expressions.

But the thought in my heart did not waver in the slightest.

Anyway, even if she were in the Uchiha clan, it would just mean she married Uchiha Fugaku.

Whether it's the Uchiha clan or the Land of Whirlpools.

She had no power to decide her own fate.

Rather than that, it would be better to use her fragile life to exchange for the temporary peace of the Uchiha clan and Konoha.

It can be considered...

This is how I repay my grandfather for raising me.

After that incident, she had no further connection with the Uchiha clan or Konoha.

The next day.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Fugaku Uchiha and Mikoto Uchiha in front of him with a look of satisfaction.

"Excellent, excellent, the Uchiha truly deserve to be called the pillars of Konoha!"

He patted Uchiha Fugaku on the shoulder and promised:

"Don't worry, I will always remember the Uchiha's contributions. Once Konoha gets through this period, we will definitely not treat the Uchiha unfairly!"

Fugaku Uchiha remained expressionless, unmoved by Hiruzen Sarutobi's empty promises.

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "Um, Fugaku, could you excuse me for a moment? I have something to tell Mikoto."

Fugaku Uchiha gave him a deep look before leaving the Hokage's office.

After Fugaku Uchiha left, Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly, "Mikoto, although Konoha has no choice but to send you to Uzushiogakure this time, don't worry, Konoha will bring you home one day!"

"Therefore, even in the Land of Whirlpools, never forget your identity as a Konoha ninja!"

"This time it's an S-rank long-term mission!"

"Our Konoha has always wanted to plant a thorn in the side of the Land of Whirlpools, but we have never had the opportunity."

"This is the best opportunity to seize the chance presented by the request from the Land of Whirlpools!"

"While you are in the Land of Whirlpools, try your best to protect yourself, find out the secrets of the Land of Whirlpools, and find a way to send them back to Konoha!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly burst into tears and said, "Konoha will always remember your contributions!"

Uchiha Mikoto was dumbfounded, finally witnessing firsthand the hypocritical face of Hiruzen Sarutobi that Kushina had described.

She simply couldn't believe that their Hokage of Konoha would be this kind of person!