Projection magicians starting from the Uchiha clan

Iori walked along, lost in thought.

Minato watched Iori's departing figure and said hesitantly, "Third Hokage, sending him on a mission at this time is clearly a sign of distrust."

"Didn't your relationship have already improved? Why did you suddenly change your mind and start targeting him again?"

The third generation smoked his pipe with a gloomy expression, his eyes appearing increasingly unpredictable amidst the swirling smoke.

He looked at Shuimen and said slowly, "Take a look at these reports."

The Third Hokage slowly handed the scroll to Minato. "Take a look at these reports."

Minato took the scroll and began to read it carefully.

The scroll contained reports of Sharingan ninjas attacking Jinchuriki from various countries and collecting the chakra of the Tailed Beasts.

“These shouldn’t have been done by the Uchiha clan. If Iori wanted to seize the Tailed Beasts, he wouldn’t need to go through all this trouble. If he took action himself, practically no one could stop him,” Minato said decisively.

"Yes, he may not want to, but what about his Uchiha ninjas? Would they want him to go further?" The Third Hokage's face was obscured by shadows, making him appear particularly sinister.

He recalled the words of his eldest son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke. He hadn't expected the Sarutobi clan to have become so radical, wanting to maintain control of the mission department for the long term, thus placing himself in a difficult position to extricate himself.

So, putting himself in others' shoes, would Uchiha Iori face a similar predicament? The Third Hokage was filled with doubt. He dared not place his hopes on others and could only choose to send Iori away.

This way, even if radical members of the Uchiha clan try to interfere, it won't be beyond their control.

Minato fell silent upon hearing this. Although he trusted Iori, he couldn't say that he could trust every member of the Uchiha clan.

After a moment of silence, Minato said nonchalantly, "Since Iori accepted the mission without hesitation, it means he is trustworthy, isn't it?"

"I believe he can manage his subordinates well and won't let them get out of control."

The Third Hokage's face darkened upon hearing this. Although Minato hadn't explicitly stated his meaning, he still felt like he'd been shot.

Seeing the Third Hokage's expression, Minato realized he had said the wrong thing, so he changed the subject and asked, "Isn't the mission to the Land of Snow a bit too coincidental? It just so happens that we have to send out a top-tier fighter at this exact moment."

“Even if it’s not Iori who goes, it will be one of the Sannin’s seniors who will handle it. As long as they take it on, we will lose a high-level combatant no matter what.”

The Third Hokage shook his pipe and said seriously, "I sent people to investigate, and the mission is indeed real. Fuuka Nurau did indeed try to win over the Netherworld Ninja."

"This kind of national-level mission is hard for Konoha to refuse. If it can be completed successfully, its value is no less than winning a war. I hope that Uchiha Iori's acceptance of the mission is not entirely out of personal motives."

Seeing this, Minato could only nod. After all, it concerned Kushina, so he chose to compromise.

After returning to her clan's territory, Iori summoned the members of the Uchiha and Senju clans.

Upon receiving the order, everyone put down their tasks and came to the council hall.

There are six high-ranking members under Iori who are qualified to discuss matters with him: Tsunade, Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Setsuna, Senju Momoka, and Orochimaru.

After the six of them took their seats, Iori began to assign them tasks.

"I received information that Madara Uchiha plans to launch a surprise attack on Konoha while the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is giving birth, releasing the Nine-Tails to destroy Konoha," Iori said calmly.

"What? He's still up to no good?" Senju Momoka said.

"It's actually Uchiha Madara? How did he manage to survive until now?" That was Orochimaru's voice.

"Even if it's Lord Madara, I won't allow him to disrupt the current situation!" Although Uchiha Setsuna used to admire Madara, he now sees new hope in Iori.

He would not allow anyone to come and cause trouble, not even his former idols.

"Clan leader, what are your thoughts?" Shisui ignored all the noise and instead asked Iori for her opinion.

“The elders, especially the third generation, don’t trust me and have sent me away. Minato, under pressure, acquiesced. I will soon be heading to the Land of Snow,” Iori said.

"I hope that when the attack comes, you will protect your clansmen and their lands well. The Senju and Uchiha clans can cooperate with each other and prepare for the future."

“I will leave a clone behind to notify me when the attack comes, but the mastermind should also know that I can use the Thunder God technique, so he can’t let me come back.”

"So you must be prepared to hold out until I return."

"Yes, we will protect our people until you return," the group replied.

Chapter 151 Heading to the Land of Snow and Passing Through the Land of Demons

Iori temporarily moved the Kurama, Gekko, and Uzuki clans to the Uchiha clan's territory to prevent them from suffering casualties during the Nine-Tails' Night.

When Tsunade and Kaori Uzuki met, they didn't spark any romance; they simply kept their distance from each other, much to the disappointment of Takumi Kurama, who was hoping for a good show.

While there is no custom of having multiple wives among ninjas, it is common for nobles, especially high-ranking nobles, to have multiple wives.

After learning about Iori's goal, they had already mentally prepared themselves.

Although their inner turmoil was still difficult to quell when they actually faced each other, at least they were able to treat each other with respect and maintain a semblance of harmony.

Having resolved her worries, Iori embarked on her journey to the Land of Snow.

The Land of Snow is a mysterious country located in the far north of the ninja world, covered in ice and snow all year round, with winter-like weather all year round.

The weather here seems perpetually cold, and sunshine is exceptionally scarce, with only occasional bursts of warm sunshine bringing a touch of warmth.

Despite its low agricultural output, the Snow Country boasts exceptionally advanced technology.

Leaving aside the chakra armor, which is like cutting-edge technology, the advanced technologies such as railways, steam trains, and airships make the Snow Country's technology second only to the five great nations, making it one of the most technologically advanced among small countries.

All of this is thanks to the current ruler, Feng Huazaoxue, a man with foresight and a deep concern for the people.

He knew that the Snow Country's plight stemmed from its endless cold, and he was determined to change it and bring the hope of spring to this land.

Iori, riding on Vimana, flew across half the ninja world through the air towards the Land of Snow, but this time he did not take the route of the Land of Grass - Land of Earth - Land of Snow.

Instead, it passed through the Land of Rain, then the Land of Birds, the Land of Bears, the Land of Demons, and finally arrived at the Land of Snow.

The Land of Rain is the predecessor of the Akatsuki organization. The exact time of Yahiko's death in the original work is still unclear, but it can be confirmed that it happened after Obito became "Madara".

But Danzo is currently overwhelmed with problems and has no opportunity to cause trouble, so Yahiko is still alive.

However, Iori is in a hurry and doesn't plan to see the legendary Rinnegan yet, but it's still necessary to set up a coordinate in the Land of Rain first.

I don't remember much about the Bird Country; it seems I only made a brief appearance in the TV series and didn't have anything of value.

The Star Village in the Land of Bears is quite famous. Whether it's the weak Star Shadow who calls himself the Sixth Kage or the various interesting Peacock Techniques, they're all quite interesting.

The most crucial element, of course, is the meteorite that fell from the sky two hundred years ago.

After being found by the First Hokage, it not only developed a method to assist in chakra training, but also created the corresponding Peacock Technique, becoming the cornerstone of Hoshigakure (Star Village).

The origin of that meteorite has never been clearly explained. Some people believe it is just a simple meteorite from outer space, while others believe it is one of the fragments of the Ten-Tails.

Iori plans to place an eye on it first, and then fly over when she has time to see what's going on.

The last stop was the Land of Demons. Just as Iori was about to drop a coordinate, he saw a man dressed as a samurai waving his hand on the ground.

He descended with some curiosity, knowing that in the ninja world, minding one's own business was the best way to survive.

Upon seeing the golden ship in the sky, most people would keep their distance and not attempt to approach it.

This is the first person Iori has met who dared to greet him along the way.

After Iori landed, the man stepped forward and said respectfully, "My lord, Her Highness the Priestess requests your presence. Please accompany me to meet Her Highness."

[Foresight? She could even see my arrival; it seems the shrine maiden's rank is higher than I imagined.]

Iori thought to herself for a moment, then nodded to him and said, "Lead the way. I've long admired the shrine maiden."

The man turned and walked forward, leading Iori along the way. Soon, they arrived at the capital of the Land of Demons.

"team leader!"

"Good morning, Captain!"

The guards greeted the man in front of Iori. Iori looked at him with some curiosity, sensing that he held a high position and some prestige in the Land of Demons.

Seeing Iori's gaze, the man seemed to remember something and said with a slight embarrassment, "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Kiyoshi, and I am Lord Miroku's chief bodyguard."

Iori nodded, thinking to herself: [It seems she holds the same position as Ashiho from the movie; they might even be related.]

Along the streets, villagers lead peaceful lives, their faces beaming with contentment and tranquility.

There were no ninja battles here, no traces of war; everything seemed so harmonious.

Seeing Iori's expression, Kiyoshi proudly said, "Our country is protected by the priestess Miroku. Because a terrible demon is sealed there, no ninjas will attack us."

"We are able to live and work in peace here thanks to the great merit of the priestess. We are all willing to die for her."

Indeed, she brought peace and only collected reasonable taxes. If I were in her shoes, I would be willing to die for her. After all, among the rulers of the ninja world, there is no one as benevolent as her.

Iori casually agreed with him, and soon the two arrived at the shrine maiden's palace.

Kiyoshi stood at the door and said to Iori, "Please come in. Lord Miroku wishes to see you alone."

Without hesitation, Iori walked straight into the hall, where she saw a woman dressed in luxurious clothes sitting at the top of the hall.

Upon seeing Iori's arrival, she bent down and pleaded, "Three years from now, the demon will break free from its seal. Please lend me your help."

"I hope the witch's curse can end in my generation."

Iori activated her Sharingan, observed the shrine maiden's presence for a moment, and then said to her, "Aren't you and the demon one? If you want to kill it, you have to kill the shrine maiden along with it, don't you?"

"Even if one elf is lost, another elf will still be born, but at that time, there may not be a priestess left."

Through her investigation, Iori has come to understand the form of the shrine maiden's existence. The shrine maiden is not human, but rather the embodiment of positive emotions, corresponding to the spirit.

The birth of a priestess is not a human reproduction, but rather a process similar to a reset or chakra reincarnation. This is why the previous priestess does not live long after the birth of the next priestess.

“I have made preparations for Shion. The bell I gave her will help her suppress the power of the priestess. Once you kill the demon, I will purify it with my own power. At least for decades, it will not be born again.”

“Shion can also live a complete life, please.” Miroku said without getting up, still keeping his head down.

“Motherly love, huh? It’s truly great.” Iori was silent for a while, then scratched her head and said.

"You'd better cherish your own life. I'll take this job, considering how many years your lineage has protected the ninja world."

"In return, the Land of Demons will be incorporated into my country whenever I need it in the future," Iori stated her condition.

"The Kingdom of Demons exists to seal away the demons. Without the demons, it would lose its foundation. If you want it, please take it."

Miroku calmly accepted Iori's conditions, her eyes revealing a sense of relief.

Chapter 152 Snow Princess's Ninja Scroll (Part 1) (One more chapter coming later)

After making a promise with the priestess Miroku, Iori left the Land of Demons.

After crossing the river, a scene of polar ice and snow unfolds before you.