Naruto: I'm Nine-Tails and My Host is Kushina

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The Aftermath of the Second Ninja War

The Second Ninja War, which had lasted on and off for many years, had finally come to an end.

In the end, Konoha, the Hidden Leaf Village of the Fire Nation, emerged victorious.

However, while the war had officially ended, small-scale conflicts continued to break out along the borders of various nations. The situation remained unstable, with skirmishes occurring frequently.

The backbone of Konoha, including powerful shinobi like Orochimaru,Jiraiya and Tsunade, often had to shuttle back and forth between the village and the frontlines. They were responsible for handling the aftermath of the war, ensuring stability, and keeping Konoha's interests protected.

Not long after Tsunade took Kushina Uzumaki as her student, she was called back to the frontlines to deal with post-war matters.

During this war, Tsunade had earned the title of one of the "Legendary Sannin" and gained immense respect throughout the ninja world. However, her achievements came at a heavy price—she lost both her younger brother, Nawaki, and the man she loved, Dan Kato.

When Nawaki died, Kushina and her peers were still attending the Ninja Academy. She had met Nawaki a few times while visiting Uzumaki Mito, the wife of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

When the news of Nawaki's death reached her, Kushina had burst into tears in the middle of street.

Even though she hadn't known him for long, she had seen his enthusiasm, his desire to become Hokage, and his unwavering belief in protecting the village.

And now, before she, Uchiha Mikoto, and Hyuga Hikari had even completed a proper mission under Tsunade, they were being separated again.

"Kurama, is this what war is?" Kushina asked, her voice carrying a mixture of sorrow and anger.

"Yes, Kushina-chan," the Nine-Tails rumbled in her mind. "Didn't your home, Uzushiogakure, disappear the same way?"

That reminder sent a chill down Kushina's spine. The destruction of her homeland, the loss of her people—everything was coming back to her.

She clenched her fists. The war might have been over for now, but it had left deep scars.

If peace was temporary, then true strength was the only way to protect what mattered.

With Tsunade away on the battlefield, Kushina, Mikoto, and Hikari dedicated themselves to training, determined to improve.

They wanted to give Tsunade a surprise when she returned—to show her how much they had grown.

They knew that the world wasn't going to remain peaceful forever. One day, it would be their turn to step onto the battlefield.

A ninja had to be prepared for war, even in times of peace.

The Second Ninja War had been fueled by the vast economic disparity between nations. The poor remained poor, while the rich continued to flourish.

Militant factions had begun to rise, each seeking to claim more territory and resources for themselves. These tensions had eventually ignited full-scale war.

Kushina ran a hand through her long red hair, twirling a strand between her fingers.

"Kurama," she murmured, "I've been thinking... If the entire ninja world became a single nation, wouldn't that stop wars?"

Kurama let out a low, rumbling chuckle. "A good idea, but you need the power to make it happen."

Kushina's eyes burned with determination. "Then I'll gain that power. Even if there are internal conflicts, I'll have absolute strength to suppress them."

She wasn't just aiming to become Hokage anymore. She wanted something bigger—to change the world itself.

And once she set her mind on something, she never backed down.

There are still many Battles of the Second Great Ninja War

The Land of Rain, caught between the Land of Wind, the Land of Fire, and the Land of Earth, had been ravaged by war for years. It was a prime battleground, constantly suffering from conflicts between larger nations.

This time, Hanzo the Salamander, the leader of Amegakure, had declared war on the Land of Iron, Konoha, and Sunagakure, hoping to shift the balance in his favor and expand his territory.

Konoha had fought battles against both Amegakure's Rain Shinobi and Sunagakure's Sand Shinobi.

Leading Konoha's forces against the Sand Shinobi was none other than Hatake Sakumo, the feared "White Fang of Konoha."

During this war, Sakumo had clashed with Sasori's parents, ultimately killing them in battle. This loss would later shape Sasori into the feared puppet master he would become.

Meanwhile, Sand Shinobi elder Chiyo had been one of the most dangerous figures on the battlefield, but her deadly poisons were repeatedly countered by Tsunade.

It was in this war that Tsunade's legend as the "Greatest Medical Ninja" spread far and wide.

Battle Against Hanzo is very famous

In Konoha's fight against Amegakure, the Third Hokage had entrusted the battle to his three disciples—Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya.

The three faced off against Hanzo the Salamander, a ninja so powerful he had been dubbed a "demigod."

Though they were ultimately defeated in battle, Hanzo had been so impressed by their strength and resilience that he spared their lives, giving them the title of "Konoha's Legendary Sannin."

Thus, the name "Konoha Sannin" was born.

While his disciples and warriors fought fiercely on the battlefield, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, remained in the Hokage office, overseeing the war from a strategic position.

Konoha's forces were simply too strong at the time.

With his three talented disciples and a warrior like Hatake Sakumo leading the charge, Hiruzen never had to step onto the battlefield himself.

This was in stark contrast to the other great villages, where leaders were forced to fight alongside their soldiers.

Chiyo of Sunagakure had to personally engage in battle, using her puppetry skills to aid her forces.

Hanzo, despite being the leader of Amegakure, had to fight directly to protect his village.

Compared to them, the Third Hokage was in a much more comfortable position.

Even in future during the Third Ninja War, Hiruzen had been fortunate.

By then, Namikaze Minato had risen to prominence, leading Konoha to yet another victory.

In contrast, other villages suffered heavy losses. The Third Raikage of Kumogakure fell in battle during that war.

It was undeniable—Hiruzen had a stroke of luck that few other leaders had.

During the First Ninja War, he had the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, to rely on.

During the Second Ninja War, he had his three disciples and Hatake Sakumo.

During the Third Ninja War, Namikaze Minato carried Konoha to victory.

While other Kage fought and bled on the battlefield, Hiruzen remained in his office, signing documents and making decisions from the safety of Konoha.

Perhaps it was this prolonged ease that made him reluctant to relinquish power.

Under his leadership, Konoha saw its last true era of dominance.

With Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Hatake Sakumo, Konoha stood at the peak of its strength.

But from this point onward, the village would gradually begin its decline.

Hiruzen's long reign would lead Konoha down a different path—one where the consequences of his decisions would shape the future of the entire ninja world.

And in the end, the peace they had fought for would prove to be only temporary.

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