amaotonovel Chapter 186 Vortex Village
Chapter 186 Vortex Village
The night was as dark as ink, spilled across the seas of the Land of Whirlpools.
Unlike the silence of the mainland, the nights on the islands are always enveloped by a grand and continuous rhythm of life.
Wochao Village, a village built on a rugged island and an ancient seal, is so quiet at this moment that you can only hear the rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against the cliffs and the low whistling of the sea breeze as it passes through the unique vortex-shaped buildings.
Unlike the dryness of the mainland, the air here seems to carry the breath of the sea with every gust of wind.
The village has a unique architectural style, with spiral patterns that can be seen everywhere. These patterns are not only the emblem of the Whirlpool Clan, but also seem to be the inherent veins of this land.
They perch on the eaves, are carved into the doors, and meander at the end of the stone path, gleaming with an ancient luster under the moonlight.
The lanterns hanging under the eaves swayed gently in the wind, and in the warm yellow glow, the clan emblem of Whirlpool Village, symbolizing life and strength, was painted.
The sunlight shone on the damp stone pavement, creating a beautiful scene.
Everything seemed so peaceful and undisturbed.
Wochao Village, office.
The room was decorated simply yet solemnly, with several huge scrolls hanging on the walls, on which were drawn in cinnabar intricate sealing techniques that ordinary ninjas could not understand.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of aged paper and ink.
The young second-generation village chief, Uzumaki Ninth Generation, sat upright.
He had the signature fiery red hair of the Whirlpool Clan, and a handsome and gentle face, but deep in his azure eyes lay a worry that was beyond his years.
The Ninth Generation Uzumaki picked up the teacup in front of him. The warmth came from his fingertips, but it seemed unable to dispel the chill in his heart.
"Lord Kagami, Lord Danzo."
He had just picked up his teacup when he put it down again, and bowed deeply to the two guests in front of him.
"On behalf of all the villagers of Uzushio Village, I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the Hokage and to the two of you for Konoha's swift assistance this time."
His voice was clear and bright, carrying the sincerity unique to young people; every word came from the bottom of his heart.
"The ninth village chief is exaggerating."
Uchiha Kagami's gentle voice rang out, as if bathed in a spring breeze, easily soothing people's anxieties.
"Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools have been brotherly nations bound by blood since the First Hokage and his father, Lord Ashina, formed an alliance."
"Protecting our allies is part of the Will of Fire, and it is a responsibility we, as allies, should fulfill."
ally.
This word eased the worry in Kyudai's eyes slightly, replaced by a heartfelt warmth and trust.
The Ninth Generation Uzumaki nodded, his voice now more composed.
"Yes, ally."
"As planned, all the scrolls in the village that record important sealing techniques, especially the core parts about the tailed beast sealing and large-scale barrier techniques, have been moved to the safest secret room."
"That secret chamber is the culmination of three generations of effort by our Uzumaki clan. It was created using the principles of barrier sealing and the natural rock formations of the island. Unless it is opened from the inside, even a Kage-level expert would not be able to break through in a short time."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kagami nodded approvingly.
"Thank you for your hard work, Ninth Village Chief. Now you have nothing to worry about."
"The Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques are unparalleled in the ninja world; we have no doubt about that."
The Ninth Generation Uzumaki's eyes dimmed slightly. "But..."
"Although our clan excels in sealing techniques, direct combat is ultimately not our forte. If it weren't for the timely arrival of the two of you..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the lingering fear he felt was palpable.
Uchiha Kagami's gaze softened.
"The First Hokage's wife, Lady Mito, came from this land. Her bloodline still flows in Konoha to this day."
"This bond has long transcended a simple alliance."
"Please rest assured, as long as the Hokage Rock of Konoha Village still stands, this bond will never be broken."
These words came from the bottom of my heart and were full of sincere power.
The Ninth Generation Uzumaki's eyes reddened slightly, and he sighed softly, as if the last trace of unease in his heart had been soothed.
It was at this moment that Shimura Danzo, who had been silent all along, finally made a move.
He turned his gaze away from the dark night sky outside the window and onto a huge nautical chart spread out on the table.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the office shifted from warm memories back to cold reality.
Uzumaki Kyudai paused slightly, looking at the man who had remained silent since they met, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.
Danzo's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, fixed intently on the sea chart.
Without any hesitation, he pressed his finger heavily on the southern side of the map, on a sea area marked with black ink.
"Ninth generation village chief".
His directness made the atmosphere in the room, which had just eased, heavy again.
Uzumaki Kyudai immediately composed himself, looked at the sea chart, and his expression became serious.
"Speaking."
Danzo extended a finger and pointed to a red area on the nautical chart.
That was a sea area located south of the main island of the Land of Whirlpools.
"South side."
"The dense forests make it a weak point for patrols. At the same time, this coastline is also the most suitable place to land."
Danzo's analysis is concise, precise, and gets straight to the point.
"If I were their vanguard commander, I would definitely choose this place as the breakthrough point for the surprise attack."
Uzumaki Kyudai stared at that spot, his brow furrowed.
"You're right. This is indeed a blind spot in our defenses. We plan to send more troops along the coast..."
"not enough."
Danzo uttered two words.
His finger traced slowly across the map, like a cold scalpel.
Uchiha Kagami looked at his companion, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
He knew that Danzo's performance had begun.
"So... how should we deal with this?"
The voice of the ninth generation of Uzumaki was tense.
Danzo raised his head, his gloomy eyes flashing with a cold light under the lamp.
"response?"
He seemed to find the word somewhat ridiculous.
"Ninth-generation village chief, we never respond passively."
"Konoha's fishing hooks have already been laid."
Uzumaki Kyudai was taken aback.
"A fishhook?"
"That's right."
Danzo lowered his voice even further, carrying a chilling, sinister quality.
"A delicious fishhook that they can't refuse and will willingly take the bait."