Naruto: I Survived Two Wars Without You, System!

Within the Hidden Mist Village, members of Elder Mei's rational faction had all gathered within her mansion.

Ever since the Third Mizukage was believed to have been killed by the Konoha ninja Kei Yamanaka at the mountainous grave site in the Land of Iron while traveling outside the village.

The Hidden Mist Village seemed like a wild horse released from its reins—careening down a path no one could understand.

First, Yagura Karatachi, former leader of the Anbu, sealed the Three-Tails within himself and became its jinchuriki.

Gaining strong support from many radical factions within the village, he ascended to become the Fourth Mizukage, then began purging numerous middle and high-ranking officials who opposed him.

Later, when he went out to negotiate with Iwagakure and Sunagakure about launching a joint attack on Konoha.

Yagura Karatachi was once again killed by the Konoha ninja Kei Yamanaka—this time at the border of the Land of Fire.

Again it was Konoha. Again it was Kei Yamanaka.

No time had passed for mourning the loss of two consecutive Mizukages.

What made these rationalists even more unwilling to accept happened next.

A woman named Hikaku Uchiha actually forcefully used genjutsu and brainwashing methods to control the majority of radical upper echelons.

She summoned tens of thousands of eerie white soldiers, forcibly suppressing all opposition voices within the village.

And seized the position of Fifth Mizukage!

That woman bears the name Uchiha!

From Konoha's Uchiha clan!

Their last two Mizukages had just perished at the hands of Konoha ninjas, yet now the seat of the Mizukage has fallen into the hands of an Uchiha from Konoha.

What irony! What shame!

Although hearing those fanatic radicals speak as if she were some holy figure, saying this woman Hikaku Uchiha is actively mobilizing military forces within the village, planning to wage an unprecedented war against Konoha.

But how can we be sure this isn't part of a scheme orchestrated by Konoha itself?

How could they possibly trust a woman bearing the name Uchiha!

"Lord Elder, are we really going to do absolutely nothing?"

Ao, a Mist Jonin whose eyes remain intact, wore a face twisted with frustration and resentment.

He had never been directly under Elder Mei before, but faced with the growing number of fanatical followers of Hikaku Uchiha throughout the village.

Still retaining some sense, where else could he go but here?

"One day, sunlight will pierce through this thick mist, dispelling the blood-soaked darkness. Perhaps everything isn't as bad as you think."

Elder Mei's eyes gleamed with quiet wisdom.

After seizing control over nearly all power within the village, Hikaku Uchiha must surely know of their existence.

Yet she had not yet used the power of her Mangekyō Sharingan to control them.

In worldly matters, causes and effects always exist.

Every action Hikaku Uchiha has taken so far has been highly intentional.

Since she chose not to eliminate them, there will come a time when they serve her plans!

Several days ago, alongside news of the death of the Fourth Mizukage Yagura Karatachi,

Came another message—the proposal from Konoha to merge with Sunagakure and Iwagakure.

If such a merger among the three great ninja villages succeeds, who could possibly oppose such overwhelming might?

Not Kirigakure. Not even Kumogakure, which has already ceased hostilities with the Mist!

Their future appears utterly bleak.

But perhaps this is merely the deepest darkness before dawn—the light of morning shall rise at last!

Kei, Motoi, and other trusted aides of Elder Mei wore expressions of deep contemplation.

Mei Terumi, a young girl about Kakashi's age with an innocently confused expression, blinked bewilderedly, completely lost by what she had just heard.

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Northwest of the Land of Wind.

Over a thousand towering spires stood tall and firm deep within the desert.

Kei Yamanaka sat atop Bi Diao's back, one hand raised to shield his eyes as he gazed toward this magnificent nation—this miracle rising from the desert sands.

Louran, a small country located within the borders of the Land of Wind,

had long been under the protection of the Wind Daimyo because its royal family guarded the Dragon Vein.

Yet now, the Wind Daimyo indulged only in luxury and leisure.

Even Sunagakure, the hidden village that served as the military strength of the nation, was often neglected and suffered funding cuts. How could he possibly care about Louran?

According to records from Konoha,

Louran should have been a poor and backward nation, constantly plagued by sandstorms and suffering from extreme poverty.

So how could they have built such a magnificent city...

"An Lushan? Or perhaps Baizu? Impossible..."

Kei rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

While he currently focused on unifying the forces of the three great hidden villages, he couldn't afford to ignore the Dragon Vein forever.

Especially considering the Interdimensional Traveler's need for massive energy.

How could he ever allow others a chance to touch the power of the Dragon Vein?

Wait...

Was it possible that his future self had sent someone here specifically to develop Louran?

After all, even if he wanted to develop it, a desolate wasteland constantly swallowed by shifting dunes couldn't be fixed with just Wood Release techniques.

But if someone else had already laid the foundation...

A few more Wood Releases would suffice.

"Who could it be?"

Kei had Bi Diao land just outside Louran's city walls.

As he stepped forward through the city gates, observing the ordinary citizens whose faces betrayed subtle hints of fear, he carefully studied the architecture and city layout around him.

Click... click...

Lines of standardized puppets glided smoothly through the streets.

Thin threads of chakra ran through a network of chakra tubes spread across the city. They controlled the weapon-wielding puppet guards as they patrolled.

Unlike the bulky, heavy puppets from the original storyline,

these puppets were well-proportioned and curvaceous. Without closely examining their exposed joints and facial features, they were nearly indistinguishable from actual humans.

And...

the longer he stared, the more eerily similar they seemed to life-sized dolls favored by lonely men!

The ordinary townspeople seemed completely accustomed to the seductive-looking puppet guards moving so elegantly during patrols.

Vendors shouted over each other, calling out their wares while people walked among the streets haggling over prices.

Although most men worked below ground in 'arms production facilities' doing various tasks, according to the information received from Kei's sensor jutsu, they didn't appear to suffer under oppression or torment.

It looked more like...

a standard factory shift?

"So… could this really be one of mine?"

Kei Yamanaka didn't believe it. The rogue ninja known as Hagoromo in the original storyline, who belonged to Sunagakure, would have no reason to treat the people of Louran with such kindness.

Curious and intrigued,

he walked all the way to the tallest and most opulent tower—the heart of the city.

The current Queen of Louran, Saaya, was already waiting at the tower's entrance, accompanied by over ten ministers.

Kei's eyes scanned the ministers behind her.

His attention was immediately drawn to a young girl dressed in traditional Louran attire. She wore heavy makeup and had tied her light blue long hair into twin tails. She clutched an ugly puppet to her chest—an appearance that stood out starkly among the others.

This was...

Sayo?

A flood of memories surged through Kei's mind as he recognized a character from the original story who looked nearly identical to her.

"..."

Standing barely over five feet tall, Sayo's eyes lit up with intense admiration the moment she saw Kei.

It seemed like she would rush forward any second, eager to say something.

But just then, she seemed to recall something unexpectedly.

Sayo flushed her cheeks slightly and forced herself to hold back, staying obediently in place.

Her large eyes, lined with deep red eyeshadow, blinked rapidly as she shot Kei flirtatious glances.

"My lord," said the current Queen of Louran, Saaya, bowing gracefully to Kei.

A graceful smile touched her dignified face as she dismissed the ministers behind her and gestured with her hand, inviting Kei inside.

"Hmm... Your Majesty flatters me."

Kei returned the gesture with equal respect.

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