The Uzumaki Empire.
By: Spaceorbis.
AN: This was updated on 4-23-2018.
175 years before Naruto part 1.
Part 1-The Meeting.
The nation of Uzushiogakure was situated in the middle of the Land Of Fire and the Land Of Whirlpools. It housed the Uzumaki clan. The clan was an ancient one dating 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 1,000 years before. The clan had grown substantially in the past thousand years of world history with much of that in a state of war.
The Uzumaki clan was one of the more powerful 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. Aside from their mastery of seals many in the clan also knew how to use a sword. Some even better then the samurai in the snow coverd land of iron far to the east. It was from this very clan that a man would forever alter world history.
Deep inside the main clan compound sat an old man. He had over seen the clan for over 50 long years. The Uchiha and Senju clans had been at war for nearly all of his 70 years of life. He had hoped 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 that such hope was destined to fail. So he called for a clan meeting. A meeting to make plans for the future of the clan. It didn't take long for the clan to assemble inside the clan's great hall. Some of the older clan members called out for a 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.
But 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 atop his back in view for all to see. Sasuke Uzumaki was a 21 year old who many in the clan knew as one of the better swordsmen in the clan. He soon turned to face his clan a look of unending devotion could be seen by all in the great hall. He took a moment before he began to speak eyeing all in the great hall as he did so. "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 there 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 the this world, we are all the son's and daughters of the sage of the six paths. His blood flows in our very body's we have a divine right to rule 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 outright. 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 as it does myself but I like Sasuke Uzumaki's proposal I say we try". 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 however I had hoped that day wasn't this day but by log today is that day and I will not fail you in this great undertaking". 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. "We know how to make good fast ships we will build a fleet of them and set sail next year for the main land" the clan head said. "I will send word to the daimyos to ask for a place to settle till than you are all dismissed I hope you all a good day" the clan head said before he began walking out of the great hall.
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 was 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 knive and was about to throw them only for them to be blocked by Sasuke Uzumaki's very own kunai. It didn't take Sasuke Uzumaki 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 and 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. "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 group of Senju all bowed to the clan head 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 nothing else than to strengthen the 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 put yes or no on it and lay it face down in a pile atop this desk after we have all voteed 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 madness was this. 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 argues that such an opportunity may never come again and that they should take it no matter there shared history. The debate lasted well into the night both sides many times pulling out there 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 1176 the Uzumaki/Senju partnership was finalized.
The Senju would soon depart for there 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 began 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 the last 28 years he had overseen the rise of many great swordsmen/swordwomen in his clan. Having trained many of them himself. This forced both father and son apart later in life and there relationship never recovered from this. 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 clan mates. 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 he 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.
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 bloody 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. There 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 failed.