The Meeting_The Uzumaki Empire

The Uzumaki Empire.

By: SpaceOrbisStories.

Chapter 1: The Meeting.

The small island nation of Uzushiogakure was situated more or less in the middle of the Land Of Fire and the Land Of Waves. The biggest of all the islands (Uzankoi) was the home of the prestigious clan of Uzumaki. The clan was one of the most ancient clans in all the ninja world with roots stretching as far back as the life of the demi-god better known by the world's denizens as the sage of the six paths who had died nearly four thousand years before. The clan had grown substantially in the past few thousand years of world history with much of that in a state of war of one form or another. The Uzumaki clan were also one of the most powerful of all the known clans of the ninja world. Best known for their vast knowledge in the ancient art of seals few would dare face them in open battle. Besides their clan's mastery of seals, many in the clan also knew how to use a sword. Some even better then the samurai in the snow covered Land Of Iron that lay far to the east of their island homeland. It was from this very clan that a man would forever alter world history and had he chose another set of words it may very easily have gone down another path.

Deep inside the main house of their clan compound sat an man whose eyes held the look of a man bereft of his youth. He had overseen his clan for over 50 long years. The Uchiha and Senju clans having been in a state of war for nearly all of his adult life. He had hoped perhaps foolishly that after four centuries of near-constant war with each other that one of them would have sued for peace but with the new Uchiha clan head being a man of war he knew in his heart that such hope was destined to fail. So he was forced to call for a clan meeting. A meeting to make plans for the very future of his clan. It didn't take long before the clan was assembled inside the great hall. Almost as soon as the meeting had started some of the elder clan members were calling for a much more isolationist mindset. It wasn't there war to fight they would say. Why should there loved ones have to die on some distant land or for some small backwater village none of them could pronounce. What was to be gained in doing so? It was true that both the Uzumaki and Senju clans were related dating back to the age of the sage of the six paths. But it was also true that both had gone to war many times in the past and would more then likely do so again. Why should they, who had done well to not seek war now aid another who had taken their blood many a time on the fields of battle? But in the end, it was one young man by the name of Sasuke Uzumaki who stood up and walked calmly to the front of the great hall that would forever alter the trajectory of not only his clan but of world history. His sword sat upon his hip in clear view for all to see. Sasuke Uzumaki was a 21-year-old who many in the clan already viewed as one of their better swordsmen. In time many could easily see him one day take on the role of clan head but for now he was but one of many with such a hope. It wasn't long before he stood beside the aged clan head. Turning to face his clan he held a look of unending devotion that could be seen by all in the great hall and at once all talk ceased. He took but a moment more before he began to speak his mind.

"We all know that the land on our island is running out and that we will need to secure new lands for our clans future, lands to farm and lands to construct new homes for our families". He stopped for just a moment to take a sip of water before he continued with his passionate speech. "We also know that the Uchiha clan is weak from the loss of there last clan head". It was at this time many nodded. Every clan no matter how powerful was at their weakest right after a clan head had died. "What better time than this to ensure our clan can not only survive for generations to come, but also ensure that we are the ones to rule this world, we the son's and daughters of the sage of the six paths. His very blood flows in all of us here. We alone have the divine right to rule this world and rule it we will". And with that he gave a deep bow before retaking his seat.

Many in the clan looked at each other and before long discussions broke out amongst old and younger members alike. Some in favor of the motion others dismissing such a notion outright. To them it was just an upstart trying to look good in front of the many beautiful young ladies in the clan they would later say. The Uzumaki clan head however sat back and listened to the concerns and opinions of his fellow clan members before he made his decision.

"This may surprise many of you here today as it does myself but I like Sasuke Uzumaki's proposal. I say we try. What he said is true and we all must know it in our hearts". The old man slowly made his way to the middle of the great hall just as Sasuke had done not long before. "We all knew this day would come sooner or later, however, I had hoped that this day wasn't so near to us but by log if we don't start planning we will surely die and I as your clan head will not fail you in this matter. We must start to try to find new lands for our clan to settle". Almost at once one of the older clan members voiced his concerns about this. He had also seen his fair share of battles. His numerous battle-scars that ran up and down his body was testament to that very fact.

"How are we to go about it". The man asked the clan before he continued. "We may be powerful but we are still just one clan in a sea of powerful foes. What hope do we have to even try such a task". The clan head simply nodded before he answered.

"That is true but we must do something as our island will not house us for much longer". The clan head replyed before he continued with his thoughts.

"We know how to make good fast ships. We will build us a fleet of ships and set sail next year for the mainland". The clan head said. "I shall send word to the daimyos to ask for a place to settle but until than you are all dismissed. I wish you all a good day". The aged clan head said before he began walking out of the great hall soon being followed by the others.

In the past 15 years, the Senju clan had seen some of the bloodiest battles it had ever seen and they knew that if they were to survive a partnership would have to be formed with one of the more powerful clans. By this time Sasuke Uzumaki had been chosen to lead the clan into the future. His ascension to clan head went virtually unopposed as he had proven his worth to all in his clan after the failed Uchiha assassination attempt on the old clan head in his sleep ten years before. But by pure luck Sasuke Uzumaki was on his way home after a hard day of training and upon seeing the would be assassins enter the clan head's home he set about stopping them. The Uchiha assassins entered the clan head's home by way of an open window. Once inside both pulled out a kunai knife and was about to throw them at the sleeping man only for them to be knocked away by two of Sasuke Uzumaki's very own kunai. It didn't take him long to subdue the would be assassins. As punishment for this unprovoked attack on his clan both :assassins: both pre-teens by the looks of it was to be tied to a tree by means of their legs and used for target practice by the clan's many children. It was from this very fact that the following day he was announced to be the future clan head. The day of the crowning ceremony was a day of fun and games all ending with a massive party that lasted into the late hours of the night. Weeks later a small group of five Senju clan members landed on the small island and entered Uzushiogakure proper and at once asked to meet the clan head. Sasuke Uzumaki walked them to his new home and asked why they had entered his home village.

"I take it your the clan head" one asked.

"I am". Sasuke said before he continued. "That aside you have yet to tell me why you have come to my village." He asked them once more as he sat down behind his desk. The desk was coverd in piles of paperwork that had yet to be filed. The life of a clan head was not an easy one but he never complained once. He understood what was expected of him and he would do whatever it took to ensure his clan's will-being.

"Right". One said as he handed Sasuke a rolled up piece of parchment tied with a ribbon of the finest red silk. "We only ask that you sign this defense treaty, it requires you to come to our defense if need be, it would also have us come to your aid as will it's a win for both of our clans". Sasuke looked it over before he replyed.

"You may stay in one of the spare guest rooms until I have come to a decision on this matter". The two Senju men bowed before exiting the room. Soon after a clan meeting was called. It didn't take long for the clan to fill the great hall once more. Sasuke Uzumaki soon asks for everybody to quiet down so he may speak.

"As I'm sure you know we have a few members from the Senju clan". A few of the older members began to mumble unpleasantries in hushed tones but he knew it couldn't be helped. Once the group had stopped he once more resumed. "They want us to sign this before he lifted it to better show the treaty. "What are your thoughts and opinions on this matter". Many of the older members still recall the many battles they had fighting them so it was clear they had no love for them. However the younger generation voted to sign the treaty if for no other reason than to strengthen their clan's position. Soon the room descended into a yelling match. Seeing this Sasuke Uzumaki released a healthy dose of killer intent to silence everybody. "We will all vote on it. Each of you will be given a card. All you need do is put yes or no on it and lay it face down in a pile atop this desk. After this is done we will see what we will do about this". Soon all of the clan members had voted and it was now time to read off the votes one by one. We have 400 votes to sign and 399 votes to not sign. Sasuke Uzumaki was just about to sign had it not been for one clan member yelling about a lost vote. After a good 25 minutes of looking the lost vote was found. "Ok and the last vote is against signing the treaty Sasuke said".

All of the clan looked at each other. Such a thing hadn't taken place in over 400 years. Sure they had an even 800 clan members due to the others moving to the Land Of Fire years before but still it was still a surprising turn of events. Many of the older members in the clan could still recall the lives lost only 34 years before and now that very same clan was asking them to help them out. What utter madness was this was the thoughts in the minds of many members of the sizeable clan. Sasuke once more raised his hand so he may speak. "I can understand how you feel but this is a good opportunity to gain a powerful ally we would be fools if we didn't take this golden opportunity". The older generation once again argued against it as they viewed such a move to be a show of weakness on there part. However the younger generation argued just as hard that such an opportunity may never come again and that they should take it no matter their shared history. The debate lasted well into the night both sides many times pulling out their swords in a fit of rage. Sasuke was forced many times to draw his own sword in a show of power that added to his use of killer intent saw most of the hostilities calm down. But at long last, they had come to a decision regarding the treaty so on October 7th of the year 4176 of the common era the Uzumaki/Senju partnership was finalized.

The Senju would soon depart for their homeland deep inside the Land Of Fire. News of this would almost certainly turn the tide of the war. Sasuke had made plans to see the small group off as a sign of trust. His blood red armor and sword could be seen by both clans. The two leaders shook hands sealing the new partnership and laying the groundwork for the rise of the Uzumaki empire that would rise in the years to come.

It was many years later that news of yet another war between the Senju and Uchiha clans reached the ears of Sasuke. Who by this time had been clan head for over 28 years. His once blood-red hair that was common by all true Uzumaki had slowly begun to gray somewhat. However it was from the very same partnership years back that he had also met his wife who had given him a son who he loved very much. However in those 28 years he had overseen the rise of many great up-and-coming swordsmen/swordwomen in his clan. Having trained many of them himself. This had in turn forced both father and son apart later in life and there relationship never truly recovered from this fact. One such person was a boy named Ashina Uzumaki. He like many in the clan had the typical blood-red hair and Sasuke enjoyed watching the boy spar with his fellow clanmates. It was clear he had the potential to be something truly great. It was for this very reason that Ashina found himself facing the clan head in an open field. Sasuke was going to train him to possibly be his replacement should it be necessary. Ashina's training regime was brutal. He was first forced to hunt and survive with just a knife, a few day's field rations (3) and his own wit. The near endless laps around the open field after that had often resulted in Ashina passing out. But he would do all that 1,000 times over than sparing with the clan head. Sasuke didn't play around once he was sure Ashina could survive a spar. Once he was sure of that fact he all but ordered him to do so. It had taken the better part of three years but the progress was clear. It was true Ashina still had a way's to go before he could realistically beat Sasuke in a spar but he could now beat just about everybody else.

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Weeks later Sasuke was busy with the paperwork when one of the younger clan members by the name of Miko ran inside his office. Miko was a by product of the partnership and was his go to when he wanted a message to be delivered quickly. However, unlike on most day's Miko looked hesitant to deliver the message. Sasuke upon seeing this took the message and began to read. The war was going very badly and he was being asked to send even more of his clan to fight in the war. A war that had lasted for nearly four long years. "Find me this group" Sasuke ordered. No sooner had the order been given Miko was halfway out the door. It didn't take long before a group of nearly 20 filled the small office. Their mission was clear help hold the enemy at the base of a narrow mountain pass as the bulk of the Senju forces moved to hit them from behind. They would all fail this mission.

Ashina was selected to be the leader of the newest group to join in the war effort. This would mark the first time he as will as many in his group would see the mainland. The day the group was to depart was a sad day for the many mothers, fathers, son's, brothers, and sisters as they would all need to say good-bye to their loved ones possibly for the last time. Sasuke as he had done for all the previous send-offs walked with the men talking or joking to help ease the tension. It took Ashina's group the better part of a week to make the trip from Uzushiogakure to the mainland of the Land Of Fire. Ashina and the others could see the massive campsite off in the distance as the ship moved slowly into port. They could also see the many dock workers busy unloading the cargo from the many transport ships that would later make it's way to the camp to feed the men and women. Ashina's group walked into the camp in the wee hours of the day. The sun was just now coming into view on the horizon. Many of the men were still asleep inside their tents. Still others could be seen walking or in some cases stumbling to the food tents. However the first order of business for them was to meet with the generals and go over the battle plan and whatever else was deemed of any real importance. Ashina understood just how important this all was. This camp was the last possible fallback area before being forced to the coastline. If that was to happen the war was more or less lost. They had to hold onto it for as long as possible.

The camp itself was set up so the higher-ups had bigger tents with long wooden tables to sit around. As for the lowly soldier such as himself and his group they had much smaller tents with next to nothing in them save for a sleeping bag and a small box to place their stuff inside. It really showed how much it mattered to be born into power. Or at the very least it mattered what position you held.

That first day in camp was nothing but fun and games. Everybody joked about one idiotic thing after another. Songs of home and of family played late into the night. Childhood stories were being told. The numerous small campfires being the only real source of warmth for most of them. All in all it felt far less like a war camp and more akin to camping with ones family and friends. Ashina had also joined in the telling of jokes. Overall he was really enjoying himself.

The next day far less so. That first wave. That first attack. That had removed any happiness from his mind. This was war. This was what his father had seen in the many battles he had taken part in years before. That day his view of the nearby area was forever changed. Gone were the beautiful lush field of green soon being replaced by a sight of death and pain. A vista of blood and broken bodies. Many years later when Ashina was upon his death bed he would say that it was this day he saw the world for the first time. The real world and not the childish delusions of his youth.

Ashina and his clan members had only been in the camp for a few days now but the loss of life on both sides could be best described as hellish. The nearby river now looked more like a river of blood than anything resembling a proper river. The piles of dead bodies didn't help. But what was truly unsettling was the continuous supply of new bodies to work on and try to save. However the outlook for saving them was never great as the Uchiha clan made sure to burn their bodies to the bone ensuring a slow but nevertheless painful death. It was hard to believe this used to be a grassy hilltop just a few days before. It now looked more akin to hell itself. The burning trees. The sea of bodies that littered the nearby area like wildflowers. The river of blood. The painful screams of the soon-to-be deceased. The high piles of arms or legs cut off to try to save them that in the end was more than likely the reason for their death. The smell of iron and copper that now polluted the very air. All this and much more filled his days and nights.

Ashina could still recall the site that welcomed him just days before. Back when the camp had more than 14,000 men. Now however that number was less than 200. The Uchiha clan was pushing past the battle-lines like a hot knife through butter. If that wasn't bad enough word was the much needed reinforcements would be delayed. Any hope of holding the area was now slowly being replaced by fear. Ashina knew that the camp was lost. It didn't take a military genius to understand that. "Sir what should we do"? Asked one of the few men who had somehow survived this hell.

"We are falling back. Burn everything of value". Ashina ordered before he began to run into the forest near the soon-to-be abandoned campsite.

Ashina and what few were left after falling back into the nearby forest had located a cave just a few miles due east of the now abandoned campsite. They could hear the Uchiha clan looking for them in the darkness. The small group dared not so much as make a sound for the fear of discovery. "What are we going to do"? Asked one of the younger members of the group in a fearful tone of voice. Ashina didn't have an answer for the young man. This was his first true experience with warfare and with the speed the Uchiha had used in pushing back the lines as fast as they did none of them had a map of the local area. They would all have to try to find there way to the designated area on foot. A journey of nearly a hundred miles without a map. Such a prospect didn't sit well with any of them. Nor did the prospect of being discovered. Ashina knew by now that word would have gotten to the fleet. So for the time being they would have to go without any hope of backup. There radios simply didn't have the range. "We will set out at first light, try to keep the noise down as much as you can". Ashina told the small group. The group nodded. They all knew this was really the only hope they had.

Many miles away on the Uzumaki flagship :Whirlpool: Sasuke Uzumaki was busy looking over the battlefield reports from the past few days. The Uchiha clan had forced both of their clans to the coastline of the Land Of Fire at speeds thought to be impossible. So in a bid to turn the tide of the war once more they both set out messages to the many other clans that lived in the Land Of Fire. "Have we received any replies from the other clans"? Sasuke asked.

"So far only the Hyuga, the other clans have yet to reply sir". One of the numerous messenger ninjas replied. Just as he was about to return to the battlefield reports another informed him a message was coming over the communications network from a general calling himself Isaac Senju .

"Play it". Sasuke ordered and soon the voice of one Isaac Senju filled the air.

"We have taken the fishing village of Tobotto" :stop:. "We have over 300 Uchiha POW (prisoners of war") :stop:. "I will regroup with you in the next few days" :stop:. "I just have to make a few superficial repairs nothing to worry about" :stop:. "I also have a small fleet of Hyuga ships with me" :stop:.

"Send a reply to have him send the Hyuga our way". Sasuke ordered the messenger ninja.

The next day Ashina and his group began to exit the cave. The first rays of sunlight forcing them all to cover their eyes. "It looks clear". Ashina said before walking ever deeper into the forest. After running for a few more hours they set up camp near a slow moving river. It would be a few days more before any of them would see the sea. If they saw it at all. The food was now running dangerously low and Ashina knew they would need to start hunting for food. This would place them in danger of discovery by the many search parties still in the area. But he had no real choice.

Many miles away Sasuke was giving out orders to the nearby ships when he saw a fleet speeding his way. Pulling out a pair of binoculars he saw that this was the Hyuga clan. It wasn't long after the Hyuga clan head and his aids were all welcomed to the flagship of the Uzumaki clan.

A few days later a light wind blew across the treetops. The sun was just about to rise as Ashina's group began to wake up from their sleep. It had taken them nearly a week of non-stop running but at long last, the coastline could be seen. It was still a few miles out but still. Hope had returned to there faces. The early morning sun was making the sea look like glittering gemstones and from atop the hill they could also see a small town off in the distance. It didn't take them long to reach the coastline and soon after the smell of fish filled the still cool morning air. The medic of the group a Senju woman wanted to look inside the town. Ashina agreed with the suggestion and so after they had all eaten the group set off for the small coastal village.

A few days later on a small island that bore no name sat some of the most powerful men/women in all of the Land Of Fire. Never in history had so many clans been in the same place at the same time without fighting. Clans from all over the Land Of Fire could now be seen around a long wooden table made just for this very occasion. Sasuke was busy working on new attack plans. Now that he had so many people he could really start pushing back the Uchiha. The more notable clans being the Hyuga, Inuzuka, Namikaze, and the Iburi clans along with many others. It was clear to everybody he was going to use them to scout the AOO (Area Of Operations) his clan would set up seals along known paths the Uchiha clan used to move their supply's. The Senju would attack them, than just as fast fall back into the cover of the tree line and that would seal their fate. As soon after massive fireballs would begin showing up along the battle lines. Soon the Uchiha could do nothing as town after town were being lost. The Uzumaki naval forces were busy destroying their coastal defenses up and down the Land Of Fire. The Namikaze meanwhile were busy assassinating high-ranking officials alongside the Iburi and Inuzuka clans. So after 1,528 continuous days of war the Uchiha clan surrendered on Itachi Island. The once powerful clan was now reduced to about half it's size by the wars end.

It was only a few days later that the many clan heads could once again be seen around the very same table they used to plan their attacks in the war. Now however it was covered in maps. Not for war. But to pick a location for a new city. A city that would house their many clans. This was unlike anything that predated it. This was an experiment. Could clans who had so many times over the centuries join together to live in peace and harmony. It was decided that the city would be located at the very heart of the Land Of Fire. This was decided due to the area being the easiest place in the Land Of Fire to get to no matter what part their clans lived in. The massive forest would be a useful defense at any rate. With that done Sasuke dismissed the many clan heads to allow them to deal with there own internal matters. The campsite that at one time housed more than 40,000 men began to slowly depart and in less than a weeks time it housed just over 3,000. With most being the higher up's in the clans. Sasuke himself was just about to depart for home himself when a voice called out to him. Sasuke turned around to come face to face with a man he had seen working with the many medical ninja. His skill was unmatched that much was clear. Sasuke gave a deep bow to the man. He may have been a clan head for one of the more powerful clans in the ninja world. But this man was clearly a person who demanded respect. Without him the loss of life on their side could and in most cases would have been far higher.

"You need not be so kind my lord. I'm but a lowly medic ninja". Sasuke asked what he needed. "I just wanted to say how grateful me and my wife are for you helping our clan out". The man said.

"I was happy to help". Sasuke replied to the man. The two man slowly walked out of the campsite. "After all our two clans have set aside our dark history years ago and now the future may be better than any of us could have ever dreamed". Sasuke said.

"It does look like we are entering an era of peace. One I hope lasts for a very long time". The two men continued their conversation for many hours. A bond of true friendship being formed.

It has been nearly ten years and the new village dub by many of the people who live inside its massive walls as the Hidden Leaf village. In another reality or timeline the walls would have needed ninjas doing patrols 24 hours a day 7 days a week. However due to the many-layered and complex seals such a thing was simply not needed. The walls had seals that would make it impossible to use chakra and ten miles past that was a detection grid placed by none other than Sasuke Uzumaki. With more or less all the clans in the Land Of Fire in one place businesses had started to pop up and money was flowing into the land like never before. As such the technological advancement has allowed for new inventions to make life easier as well as new medical advancements to come into use. Life in the Hidden Leaf was good. The Uchiha clan had more or less dropped off the face of the earth and with Ashina having mastered everything that he had to teach him Sasuke Uzumaki was soon going to step down as clan head of the Uzumaki Clan. A new era for the ninja world had come and he hoped that the dark days of war would forever be in the past. Sasuke had one more reason to be happy he had just learned that his best friend just had his first son. A son that he had named Hashirama Senju and that he was to be the godfather to the boy.

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