Rosen was a bit surprised, but he still followed the two to the Clan Chief's main residence.
"Sister Mito..."
Outside the house, Yamato began to shout at the top of his lungs.
After a while, a Red Hair woman walked out of the house.
This Red Hair woman was radiant and moving, her eyes as deep as a secluded pond, and a gentle, shallow smile on her face.
"Sen, long time no see." Uzumaki Mito's voice was as gentle as water.
As Senju Hashirama's wife, Uzumaki Mito had always silently supported Senju Hashirama from behind.
Although she rarely fought, she was a powerful individual on the same Rank as Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.
Especially her incredibly vast Chakra, and her Seal Ninjutsu.
She was also one of only three people in Konoha who could control the Nine-Tailed like a grandchild.
"My Lord Mito, long time no see."
"Tobirama told me you plan to go to Land of Whirlpools?"
"Yes, My Lord Mito."
Rosen didn't know why Uzumaki Mito was looking for him.
Uzumaki Mito took out a spiral-shaped gold-inlaid jade. This jade artifact was exquisitely crafted, and Rosen could sense that it contained a very powerful Chakra.
Rosen looked at Uzumaki Mito, puzzled. Uzumaki Mito handed the jade artifact to Rosen.
"This is a symbol of the Uzumaki Royal Family. With this jade artifact, you can freely enter and exit the Whirlpool Clan's territory and borrow all of the Whirlpool Clan's hidden books."
Rosen was even more perplexed and did not reach out to take the jade artifact, instead looking at Uzumaki Mito with an inquiring gaze.
"I hope that when Land of Whirlpools is in trouble, you can help Land of Whirlpools."
"My Lord Mito, I am just an ordinary Shinobi. Perhaps I have some personal strength, but that's all. I cannot influence the rise and fall of a country. I think Hashirama is more likely to protect Land of Whirlpools."
"What about after Hashirama?"
"Tobirama will also protect Land of Whirlpools."
"What about after Tobirama?"
Rosen fell silent. Indeed, after Tobirama's passing, Land of Whirlpools was destroyed.
And Konoha Village stood by and watched at the time, even though Uzumaki Mito was still alive.
It seems Uzumaki Mito anticipated the current predicament of Land of Whirlpools.
Perhaps she knew why Land of Whirlpools was destroyed.
It wasn't just the special constitution of the Uzumaki Clan, nor was it just that Land of Whirlpools possessed powerful Seal Ninjutsu.
"My Lord Mito, I cannot give you any promises."
"It's alright, take it."
Rosen eventually accepted Uzumaki Mito's kind offer.
Of course, this was also a form of moral blackmail.
Land of Whirlpools is located hundreds of kilometers east of the Land of Fire, an isolated island suspended overseas.
And Land of Whirlpools's geographical location is also awkward: further north is the Land of Lightning, further east is the Land of Water, and to the west is the Land of Fire.
If the sea area between the Land of Water, Land of Fire, and Land of Lightning is seen as a bathtub, then Land of Whirlpools is a turtle in a jar between the three countries, surrounded by enemies with nowhere to retreat.
After Tobirama's death, Land of Whirlpools was attacked by the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water, ultimately leading to its destruction as a nation and Clan, while Konoha Village turned a blind eye at the time.
If Land of Whirlpools had been smart enough, when Konoha was established, it should have integrated into Konoha, becoming one of the many Shinobi Clans of Konoha.
However, Land of Whirlpools continued to ignore this tense political situation, still holding onto the idea of maintaining neutrality, and fantastically believing that Konoha was its backing.
Even at the time of its destruction, they couldn't understand their own situation.
Rosen traveled alone by small boat, crossing the sea.
Upon arriving in Land of Whirlpools, someone immediately came to pick up Rosen.
Apparently, Land of Whirlpools had also received notification from Uzumaki Mito.
Land of Whirlpools, though called a country, was actually a large Family. The governance of Land of Whirlpools was also run like a Family.
The so-called Royal Family was the Uzumaki Main Family, and the commoners were the branch families. Almost all citizens of Land of Whirlpools had more or less Uzumaki Clan blood.
The power of Land of Whirlpools was also controlled by the Clan Chief and several Elders.
The entire Land of Whirlpools had over ten thousand people. If compared to the Senju Clan and Uchiha Clan, the population was more than the two Clans combined, but as a country, Land of Whirlpools was too small.
The person who greeted Rosen was named Ryoko Tsubaki, a beautiful woman with long, straight black hair.
Black hair is rare among the Uzumaki Clan; most Uzumaki Clan members have Red Hair.
"My Lord Sen, the Clan Chief wishes to meet with you first."
"Then lead the way."
The Whirlpool Clan Chief, Koshi Tsubaki, was also Uzumaki Mito's father.
Koshi Tsubaki was very old. Uzumaki Mito was currently thirty years old, but Koshi Tsubaki was at least eighty years old, possibly even older.
The Uzumaki Clan members are very long-lived; most Uzumaki Clan members can live past a hundred, and it's not uncommon for older ones to live to one hundred thirty or one hundred forty.
So, Koshi Tsubaki, who looked seventy or eighty, might actually be older than he appeared.
"My Lord Takaji." Rosen respectfully bowed.
"Sen, how is Mito doing in Konoha?"
"Very well, Hokage-sama cherishes My Lord Mito very much."
"As long as she is doing well, that's all that matters."
Koshi Tsubaki looked at Rosen, his slightly clouded eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny.
"Mito wrote to say that you are here to learn the Uzumaki Clan's Seal Ninjutsu."
"Yes, please be accommodating, My Lord Takaji."
"Since Mito approves of you, then I have no reason to stop you. Come, I will personally take you."