Ascension Or Journey From World To World

3 years later.

Village Hidden by Whirling Tides.

Uzukage Tower. Kenshin's office.

The leader of the Village Hidden by Whirling Tides, as always, was immersed in work, next to him were his clones, who read reports and signed various orders. His face was completely relaxed, he did not feel tired from his work, rather, he enjoyed it. As the leader of the village, he had to resolve serious issues and coordinate various proposals. But this does not mean that he should be at his workplace all day. Uzumaki Kenshin was a shinobi, a shinobi with a huge chakra. He could create dozens, even hundreds of his clones, which could carry out all his work. Kenshin did not do this just because he himself liked his work.

He never understood why the stupid Hokages never used their clones for this work. Kenshin really did not understand their logic.

Hashirama and Tobirama always complained to him about endless paperwork... So why not use your clones for this? Well, Hashirama is an idiot and he might not have thought of it. But Tobirama? He is the one who created the shadow clone technique, so why he never used it to get rid of paperwork?

*Sigh*

"Real idiots. Haaaa. And why am I surprised? One idiot wanted to get rid of wars between clans and became a catalyst for creating shinobi villages, because of which the scale of wars and battles went to a more global level, and the total number of deaths increased exponentially. In addition to this, the idiot Hashirama put on the crown of the peacemaker and gave these shinobi villages weapons of mass destruction… tailed beasts. As my grandson says: "We are surrounded by complete idiots." Now, this idiot is dead, but his legacy - wars, continues to live. If he only listened to Tobirama's words... His little brother was a real genius and gave him really useful and reasonable advice. But Hashirama was too idealistic and simply could not accept the advice of his realistic and practical little brother," Kenshin muttered with a sigh.

He went to the large window and began to watch the life of the Uzushio inhabitants. At one point, he saw Kushina and Ray holding hands and walking toward their favorite ramen restaurant. Seeing their interaction, his lips curved into a smile. He was happy that Kushina was able to protect Ray from other girls, thereby protecting Kenshin from a headache called the "Marriage Proposal".

Kenshin returned to his place and continued to work. He needed to study several reports sent by his spies from other villages.

On Ray's advice, they captured shinobi from every hidden village and brainwashed them, turning them into their spies. Kenshin was still surprised and shocked by the fuin seal created by Ray. They already had several fuin seals that could destroy a person's personality and make a person a brainless puppet. But the seal that Ray created is on a completely different level. The seal created by him does not destroy the personality of the target, it completely changes its priorities. The target remains the same person, the only change is the appearance in its life of a master, whose orders are absolute. Thus, even its friends or family members will not notice changes in the target's priorities. Really a very evil seal, but Ray did not forget to add precautions. In order to use a seal on someone, the presence of six fuinjutsu masters and one member of the Uzumaki Royal Family is required. Kenshin agreed that these are very good precautions that will prevent the use of such a dangerous seal for personal purposes.

Thanks to these seals, Uzushio has spies in all potentially enemy villages, and various cities, even Konoha and the capital of the Land of Fire have not become an exception.

Kenshin was sitting at his desk and holding a scroll with a report from Kumo. Reading the report, his eyes became more serious and sharper, and his face filled with cold. The aura emitted by Kenshin has changed dramatically, now it was not a kind and loving grandfather and father, now it was Uzukage, the strongest shinobi and leader of the Village Hidden by Whirling Tides.

[So they decided to team up with Kiri and other small villages. Ray was right again, they are preparing for a new war. And this time, they want to start it with the destruction of Uzushio. So silly. Do these idiots really believe that we are not able to protect ourselves? We have long been ready for their attack. As soon as they invade our land, a powerful barrier will appear around their army, inside of which activation of hundreds of thousands of explosive tags will begin. The explosion will be so powerful that it will destroy their entire army and the entire Land of Whirlpools. By this moment, the Village Hidden by Whirling Tides will already be moved to another space and we will completely disappear from this World. We do not need to continue to maintain contact with Konoha or other countries. Uzushio has always been a self-sufficient village, and now it's time to turn Uzushio into a real Hidden Village.] looking at dozens of scrolls on his desk, Kenshin thought.

Uzukage got up from his seat and walked back to the window.

"Shadows," Kenshin said without looking back.

Behind him appeared four figures in black clothes, they were wearing hoods, and in place of their faces was thick black smoke. This smoke not only hid their identities, but also gave them night vision, protection from genjutsu, and protection from enemy sensors. The four shadows were the personal bodyguards of Uzukage and the guards of the Uzumaki Royal Family.

The shadows knelt and waited for Kenshin's orders.

"Tell all the elders and elite jonins that I am calling an emergency meeting," continuing to look out the window, Kenshin said.

"As you wish, Kenshin-sama," four shadows answered in distorted voices.

The shadows disappeared from Uzukage's office as quietly and imperceptibly as they appeared in it.

Uzukage nodded, he was pleased with their professionalism and skills.

"I think Kumo and Kiri will attack us in 1-2 years. *Sigh* They will regret this decision for many decades. But now it doesn't matter. Since the time has almost come, I need to tell Ray and Kushina that they can leave for Konoha after Kushina's birthday. But first I have to take a break and eat 20 servings of ramen. Hmm. Yes. Great idea," muttered Uzukage.

He opened the window and jumped out with a happy smile on his face.

Indeed, can any ordinary window and "small" height stop the hungry Uzumaki?

Of course not, and Uzumaki Kenshin was proof of that.

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1 year later.

Eight and a half years have passed from the day Ray appeared in this world. He is now 10 years old, and by the standards of Shinobi World, he is an a.d.u.l.t.

Over the years, his body has adapted to his soul and he has restored all his spiritual powers. His spiritual power alone was enough to defeat any enemy at the kage level.

In addition to chakra training and restoring his body, Ray studied all the knowledge available to the Uzumaki clan.

The Uzumaki clan was very old, and their village existed many years before the creation of the first shinobi village. Over the years, their clan library has replenished with a huge number of ninjutsu, genjutsu, taijutsu techniques, and all kinds of knowledge. There was even information about the Sage of Six Paths and his teachings of Ninshu.

Ray's avatars studied all this knowledge for two years. And this, taking into account his powerful mind, mastery of occlumency and mental magic. All this suggests that the Uzumaki clan has collected a really huge amount of all kinds of knowledge.

Ray fully studied fuinjutsu and was able to create a huge number of new seals, including the only seal of the Small World.

The Seal of the Small World is a seal that can create a separate space that only those with the permission of Uzukage and the Royal Family can enter.

Kenshin and the Uzumaki elders have already used this seal and created a small world somewhere in the Lands of Tea. They were busy organizing the construction and relocation of members of the Uzumaki clan throughout the past year. And now in the Village Hidden by Whirling Tides, there are only a few dozen of the strongest Uzushio shinobi, the Uzukage family, and the illusions of other Uzushio inhabitants.

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Uzukage's residence.

The Uzukage's residence was filled with noise and fun because today was the birthday of Princess Uzumaki.

Despite the situation around the Land of Whirlpools, a lot of guests gathered in the house. Among them were Kenshin's little sister and her entire family, Kiyoko's parents, and other people. They all gathered to congratulate Kushina on her birthday and say goodbye to her and Ray. After all, tomorrow these two will leave for Konoha, and they don't know when their next meeting will be.

Unlike other clans, the Uzumaki clan really was one big and friendly family. And this was evident during such holidays, when the whole family and all friends gathered at one table.

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Kushina was very happy, she enjoyed her birthday and ate different ramen. The guests gave her a huge amount of gifts, among them, were hair ornaments, clothes, fuin seals, ninja equipment, and a beautiful katana.

Her onii-chan gave her various enchanted clothes and made her a fuin tattoo, which has the same functions as spatial storage and spatial rings. In the future, Ray will teach Kushina the magic of space, and she will create spatial storage bound to her soul, the fuin tattoo is a temporary solution.

The holiday lasted all day, guests began to go home only in the late afternoon.

In the Uzukage's residence, only Kenshin, Kiyoko, Haruto, Kushina, and Ray remained.

Kushina smiled happily and slept on Ray's l.a.p, she ate dozens of servings of ramen and was very tired, it is not surprising that she fell asleep so quickly.

Ray looked at the cute face of sleeping Kushina and stroked her long red hair.

He created his Avatar, who picked Kushina up in his arms and carried her into the room.

Kiyoko looked at her children and smiled a knowing smile.

[Ufufufufu. Kushina-chan, you must protect Ray from the Konoha bitches. As Uzumaki woman in love, you have to blow up or seal all the bitches who try to get close to Ray. Ufufufufu. Tomorrow morning I will give you some advice.]

Kenshin, Haruto, and Ray felt dangerous vibrations and suddenly shuddered, they looked at Kiyoko and saw behind her a hannya mask surrounded by purple smoke.

[This is the famous technique of Miya Asama from Sekirei! I finally saw it. Is this a projection of Female Intent? Or is it something like the Power of Youth? I must learn to project the dragon's face or death!] Ray thought with stars in his eyes.

He had long wanted to learn this magic or jutsu. But not in one of the worlds visited by him there was a person who knew how to project a hannya mask or death.

"Kiyoko-nee, how did you do this? Teach me!" looking at the hannya mask, Ray shouted.

The mask immediately disappeared and Kiyoko looked at Ray with a questioning look.

"Ara ara. Ray-chan, I don't understand what you are talking about. I didn't do anything. It must be your imagination," tilting her head and put her hand on her right cheek, Kiyoko replied sweetly.

"But I saw it. A hannya mask appeared behind you!" looking at Kiyoko, Ray insisted.

"Ara? Darling, Otou-san, have you seen anything?" closing her eyes and smiling sweetly, Kiyoko asked.

Kenshin and Haruto felt someone's presence behind them, and a shiver ran through their spines. They slowly turned their heads and saw IT!

Kenshin and Haruto immediately looked at Kiyoko and began to shake their heads violently.

"No, no, no. We haven't seen anything," Haruto replied quickly.

"Ray-chan was probably tired and he just imagined it," with drops of sweat on his face, Kenshin answered.

"Ufufufufu. I thought so. Ray-chan, you imagined it," covering her mouth with a sleeve of a kimono, Kiyoko giggled.

Ray looked at the whole thing with a blank expression. Now he understood who the real head of this family was, and how difficult it would be to learn this technique. But he was not upset, because Ray can always visit the World of Sekirei and kidnap Miya Asama, well, or win her love and trust.

*Cough*

"Ray, I wrote a letter to the Third Hokage and he sent an elite jonin here. This jonin will accompany and protect you and Kushina on your way to Konoha. Jonin should arrive tomorrow afternoon. I know that you are already stronger than most jonins and you don't need accompaniment and protection. But, you should not show all your power to Konoha. Let it be a surprise for them," Kenshin said with a serious expression on his face.

"Father is right, don't show them your power until they threaten or try to put pressure on you or Kushina. The Senju clan is very weak and has lost a lot of power, so you two will have no support. You can rely on only on yourself and on each other," looking at his nephew and future son-in-law, Haruto added.

"But you can always create destruction and chaos, and then escape from Konoha through secret tunnels. Mito-san is already dead, and I'm sure that the information about the tunnels died with her," Kiyoko said with a smile.

"Hahahahaha. Damn right!" drinking sake, Kenshin laughed out loud.

Ray smiled and nodded.

"I already have plans for such cases. Anyway, I can't trust the Third Hokage and especially Danzo. I'll buy cheap land on the outskirts of Konoha and create the Uzumaki District there. [But first I need to absorb Senju blood and get the sage body and Mokuton, then I will become a senjutsu master.] After creating the district, I will begin to create several secret tunnels and underground bunkers," looking at Kiyoko, Kenshin, and Haruto, Ray said.

"This is a good plan. You can create several protective barriers around the Uzumaki District, thereby protecting yourself from spies and uninvited guests," crossing his arms over his c.h.e.s.t, Kenshin wisely nodded.

"Be careful with women. Many clans will send their women and daughters to you, who will try their best to seduce you. Our bloodline has always been valued among the owners of kekkei genkais. After all, the Uzumaki blood has a chance to awaken any sleepy bloodline or improve the strength of the next generation. Even the arrogant Uchihas have never been opposed to intermarry with our clan," looking at Ray with a serious look, Haruto calmly said.

[Not surprising. After all, the Uzumaki bloodline improves the body, multiplies the amount of chakra, increases life expectancy, improves understanding of fuinjutsu, and does not block other bloodlines. Any clan will be happy to receive such improvements.] Ray nodding his head.

"Ara ara. No need to worry. Kushina-chan will protect Ray from these b... misunderstandings," Kiyoko said.

[I hope Kushina does not become like Kiyoko. I'm used to her cheerful and energetic personality and don't want her to turn into Onee-san or Ara Ara Sister.] looking at Kiyoko and comparing her with Kushina, Ray thought.

He got up from his seat and said:

"If we are done, then I'll go to sleep. Tomorrow will be a long day and I want to gain strength."

"Have a good night's sleep. On the way to Konoha, you may encounter many spies from Iwa, Suna, and other villages. You will need all your strength and concentration," Kenshin nodded.

Ray nodded and wished everyone good night, after which he headed to his room.

Entering the room, he saw Kushina sleeping on the bed. She has been sleeping with Ray since she was two years old, and sometimes she cannot even fall asleep if he is not nearby.

He smiled and lay down next to her, as if sensing his presence, Kushina immediately lay on Ray and buried her face in his neck. Ray hugged Kushina and began to stroke her hair, he really liked her red hair, they were very soft and pleasant to the touch.

Continuing to stroke her hair, Ray began to fall asleep and soon fell into a dream.

.......

He did not know what awaited him tomorrow and what day the second shinobi war would begin. He simply enjoyed the presence of Kushina beside him and his pleasant sleep. This is happiness.