Konoha Year 55, January 1st, Morning, Land of Whirlpools Cemetery.
Masahiko sat next to his grave and watched a group of Uzumaki people come and go to worship the deceased ancestors.
Every year on the morning of January 1st, the Land of Whirlpools would hold a large-scale ancestral worship event. This was the first time that Masahiko participated because he really didn't have any ancestors to worship …
Among the Maelstrom clansmen buried in this cemetery, the one with the highest seniority was Jingtong's grandfather — Masahiro Uzumaki. He was the same generation as Masahiko, and the others were all Masahiko's juniors. Thus, Masahiko could only pay his respects to his eldest nephew and his three disciples … oh, and himself.
"Ancestor Masahiko Uzumaki, please bless me that everything will go smoothly for the next year, and that all my wishes will come true." Masahiko half-knelt in front of his own grave.
"Great Grandpa, what are you doing?" Kushina's angry voice came from behind him.
Masahiko turned his head and said, "You don't want to worship? It's very effective. "
"Then I might as well worship you directly. What's the use of worshiping an empty grave?" Kushina said helplessly.
"The sincerity comes true." Masahiko smiled and stood up.
Looking up at Minato, who was guiding Naruto to worship Nanako, and then looking at Nagato and Konan in front of Iko's grave, Masahiko's eyes finally fixed on the three innocent children in front of Hitomi Arai's grave, Kimimaro, Haku, and Naruto.
Hitomi Arai was a single dog and no one loved him. Dai and Kai, who had a good relationship with him, were still in Konoha. Masahiko forced all the children he picked up to him, and at the same time, gave the three children the identity of Maelstrom.
"Is this considered accepting grandchildren?" Masahiko shook his head and laughed. "Who cares. Anyway, Hitomi Arai won't have to worry about no one worshipping him in the future. Where else can he find such a good teacher like me?"
As time passed, the worship ceremony gradually came to an end. Everyone gathered in front of Masahiko.
Masahiko glanced at everyone and smiled. "It's been a long time since we've reunited. Let's go to Yi Le Ramen and help Sarah prepare the reunion dinner. "
…
At the same time, at the entrance of Konoha Village.
A small team from Senshoku and Uchiha left Konoha in a hurry. The ninjas in these two squads are the true elites of the two clans.
The Senshoku forces were led by Nozomi, and beside him were Michiyama and Itachi, followed by three elite Jonin ninjas of Senshoku.
The Uchiha Clan's camp was even stronger. Kuroto personally led the team, followed by Fugaku and his eldest son. He also brought along Obito, Shisui, and two Uchiha elders.
The two teams walked out of Konoha almost at the same time and headed west. Those who didn't know would think that they were looking for a place to duel.
However, that's not the case. After all, the two clans also need to worship their ancestors …
Since the establishment of Konoha, the dead and old clansmen of Senju and Uchiha have basically been buried in the Hero Mound of Konoha, while the tombs of the ancestors of the two clans from the Warring States period have been left in the ancestral land of the two clans, so there is no way to move them to Konoha.
Every year at this time, the patriarchs of the two clans need to lead a team to worship their ancestors. Of course, because of the long history, the number of people in the team doesn't need to be too large, just a small number of elites from the clan is enough.
Two kilometers west of Konoha Village, the Senshoku team turned to the north, while the Uchiha team turned to the south, each rushing to the ancestral land of their respective clans.
As the distance between the two teams widened, Obito also quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn't stand the heavy atmosphere.
Looking up at Patriarch Uchiha Kuroto who was leading the way, Obito moved closer to Shisui and asked curiously, "Little Brother, what does the ancestral land of the Uchiha Clan look like?"
As an orphan of the Uchiha Clan, this is the first time that Obito was lucky enough to join this team.
"Except for the tombs of the ancestors, there is nothing else," Shisui replied in a low voice.
"Is that so?" Obito was disappointed.
"Obito Uchiha, remember to be serious when you worship the ancestors!" One of the Uchiha Elders reminded him.
Obito showed a little helplessness, the stubborn old man of the clan always made things difficult for him … but he quickly adjusted his expression and said solemnly, "I know!"
A few minutes later, the group arrived in front of the ancestral land of the Uchiha Clan, but Kuroto suddenly stopped and looked around.
The two elders of the Uchiha Clan also frowned and came forward, "Patriarch …"
"Well, I know."
Kuroto nodded, he naturally found that the two people who guarded the ancestral land were gone. The two knew that he would lead the team here today to worship the ancestors, and now they haven't appeared in front of everyone, indicating that something must have happened to the ancestral land.
"Obito, use your space ninjutsu to check first … Huh?" Kuroto said.
From the ancestral land of the Uchiha Clan, a man slowly walked out: "After waiting all morning, you finally came? Now the kids of the Uchiha Clan are not so active in worshiping the ancestors. "
The two elders of the Uchiha Clan were slightly stunned, showing a look of horror: "Patriarch, he is …"
The Obito looked confused and looked at Shisui. "Who is it?"
Fugaku slightly leaned to the side, shielding his eldest son behind him: "If there is a fight, quickly return to Konoha for help."
Kuroto looked solemn: "It's been a long time, Uchiha Madara … Lord."
Madara frowned and looked at Kuroto: "Is it the Uchiha Kid of the Izuya Family? You're also very old. "
"You haven't changed at all. This should be the forbidden technique of the Tokuma Sensei, the Impure Tensei. Who is the caster?" Kuroto stepped forward and kept everyone behind him.
Madara took off the Uchiha fan behind him and put it on the ground: "Don't be so nervous. I came here just to pay my respects to the ancestors and take a look at the Uchiha Clan's current situation. "
Uchiha Kuroto's eyes were slightly closed: "Is the caster not here? That is in Senshoku. "
"Smart kid." Madara looked calm and did not deny it.
The two talked a few words, and the Obito and Shisui gradually understood the identity of the person in front of them.
"Ancestor worship, ancestor worship, this is the ancestor worship," the Obito whispered.
"Oh?" Madara's eyes were cast on the Obito, and for some reason, the more he looked, the more uncomfortable he was: "The smell of the old guy …"
Suddenly there was a roar in the distance, attracting everyone's attention.
"Has it begun?" Madara looked calm.
"Patriarch, what should we do?" An Uchiha elder said.
Kuroto took a deep breath: "The disputes with Senshoku are all internal struggles, and when we encounter a foreign enemy, we must advance and retreat together. Get ready to fight! "
Madara was a little surprised: "You said, I am … a foreign enemy?"
Kuroto nodded heavily: "From the day you betrayed Konoha, you are a foreign enemy!"
Madara looked at the Uchiha people in front of him and laughed. Susa's coat slowly rose, "The current Uchiha Clan has become so docile and docile …"
Kuroto shook his head and said: "Not docile, but longing for peace and stability, Shisui, do it!"
Shisui was stunned for a moment, and saw Kuroto nodding slightly to him, no longer hesitated.
The kaleidoscope in his eyes rotated wildly, and he looked at Madara's eyes: "Kotokami!"
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