Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 166: The Sage of Six Paths Would Approve of This Census

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The village liaison bowed deeply. "You honor me too much."

"Not at all."

The two men exchanged more—pleasantries at the entrance of the Uzumaki compound.

Uzumaki Reina, her braided hair swaying, stared at the nameplate above the gate: [Uzumaki].

The setting sun cast long shadows across the courtyard.

The ancient compound, bathed in the warm glow, seemed—peaceful. Its gates were closed, paper lanterns swaying gently in the breeze.

Cherry blossom trees lined the stone path, their petals falling like pink snowflakes. In the distance, a pond reflected the setting sun, a few lotus flowers floating on its surface.

So—this—magnificent estate—it was theirs now?

Reina felt a wave of disbelief. It was so close to the bustling commercial district, it had to be worth a fortune. At least ten million ryō.

Ten million!

A sum they could never earn, even working their entire lives in the Land of Bears. And now—it was theirs.

"Ahem. Welcome to Konoha, Uzumaki clan."

A warm, masculine voice echoed from the distance.

Reina turned and saw a tall man approaching, waving. Beside him stood a man wearing Uchiha clan attire and a red-haired woman.

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Gojo Kaigetsu, Konoha Advisor and Elder. This is Uchiha Fugaku, and this is Uzumaki Momohime."

Gojo Kaigetsu looked at the assembled Uzumaki, a faint smile playing on his lips. Another—milestone achieved.

He'd always wondered: Why hadn't the Five Great Nations absorbed the scattered Uzumaki survivors? They possessed a powerful bloodline and invaluable sealing jutsu.

It was as if the entire ninja world had—forgotten them.

Only insignificant villages had sought them out, to use them as—ingredients. Such a waste.

Gojo Kaigetsu had already commissioned Tsunade to—experiment. Uzumaki blood, combined with certain herbs, had remarkable restorative properties. And Uzumaki—well, let's just say they were a valuable resource.

'Time to—upgrade Konoha's medical system.'

Access to healthcare in the ninja world was—a problem. Expensive, limited, and often—ineffective.

Even in Konoha, the most medically advanced village, these issues persisted.

Firstly, access.

Medical-nin were rare.

Tsunade, after Nawaki's death, had championed medical reform, advocating for increased investment in training and the inclusion of medical-nin in every ninja squad.

She'd clashed with Hiruzen Sarutobi over this. And he, Gojo Kaigetsu, had stepped in, supporting Tsunade while offering Hiruzen a—graceful way out.

Why were medical-nin so scarce? Because resources were finite. The villages prioritized combat ninja.

And training medical-nin was a long, expensive process, requiring specialized skills, extensive practice, and—well, let's just say there was a high—patient turnover rate.

Every skilled medical-nin represented a significant investment.

Ninja, after all, were expendable. Leaves on the wind. They died, and new leaves sprouted. The Will of Fire endured.