Konoha: My peaceful life was betrayed by the system.

"Indeed, it's hard."

Tobirama patted Tokifumi's head: "Let's go, we'll head towards the coast."

Before even leaving Konoha, Tobirama and Torifu had already changed into casual clothes.

Tobirama even disguised himself, after all, he was quite famous in the ninja world, and it wouldn't be good if he were recognized.

"Yes, Tobirama-sama."

After saying that, the two continued on their way.

As night fell, Tobirama and Torifu arrived at a small village.

There weren't many people in the village; they were mostly elderly, women, and children. The children played with wooden samurai swords.

It seems that the way of the samurai is truly cultivated from a young age.

After only a few seconds of discussion, Tobirama and Torifu decided to stay overnight in the village.

Given how remote the village was, and how Tobirama had disguised himself, it seemed unlikely that anyone would have noticed him.

But just as Tobirama and Torifu stepped into the village, an eight- or nine-year-old boy blocked their way at the entrance.

The voice was slightly childish, but very firm: "Stop! Who are you people!"

Tobirama said to the little boy, "My name is Ikeda Chishima, and this is my son, Ikeda Tatsuya."

"We are just travelers and want to stay overnight in the village."

Tobirama, that old fox, can make up lies so easily, without even blinking an eye or needing a draft.

The little boy remained wary after hearing this: "Open your bags!"

Upon hearing this, Tobirama immediately did as instructed. He opened his bag and found only some clothes, a few coins, and some cakes inside.

After confirming several times that the two were indeed just passing travelers, the little boy relaxed a bit.

His tone was no longer so serious.

"Welcome to Gantian Village. My name is Mifune, and I am the guardian of the village."

Wow! This surprised Qu Feng so much that he almost blurted out "Holy crap!"

How come I could run into such an important person just by randomly entering a small village in the Land of Iron?

Even though it's only in the future!

But this guy is destined to be the leader of the Land of Iron! The greatest samurai in the ninja world!

In his presence, ninjas didn't even have a chance to form hand seals, which speaks volumes about his strength.

Torifu managed to suppress his expression well, and Tobirama didn't notice.

"Little Sanchuan, where are all the adults from your village? Why aren't they here?"

Tobirama was a little puzzled. Although the village was not big, who would feel comfortable letting a child guard the gate?

Mifune was visibly disappointed and helpless after hearing Tobirama's words: "They've all gone to pursue their own way of the samurai."

Is this your first time visiting the Land of Iron?

Tobirama nodded.

"No wonder, the Land of Iron is a country of samurai, so people of all talents aspire to become samurai."

"And the way of the samurai is a process of constant pursuit and breakthrough."

"As a result, many people who were obsessed abandoned their wives and children to pursue the way of the samurai, and the elderly and children, who had no one to take care of them, gathered here."

After saying this, Mifune became visibly dejected. According to him, he himself must have been a child abandoned by his father.

Tobirama patted Mifune's head reassuringly, but Mifune dodged the pat.

"Don't underestimate me. I've killed many bandits. I will protect this village!"

Tobirama actually felt that Mifune was no ordinary child the moment he first saw him.

He has a good mindset at such a young age; if he doesn't die young, he will definitely be a person of importance in the future.

Perhaps it can put this somewhat lost country back on track? Who knows?

"So, would you like to become a samurai?"

Chapter 61 Port

"So, would you like to become a samurai?"

Mifune spoke without hesitation: "Of course I want to become a samurai. When I grow up a bit, I will go to the capital to study the way of the samurai."

Tobirama nodded and said nothing more, after all, he was just a traveler.

"Come on, I'll take you to my house to rest for the night. You'll have to leave here first thing tomorrow morning."

The two were not angry because of Mifune's attitude. After all, they were strangers who had just met, and it was already very kind of them to let them stay for one night.

Furthermore, even if Mifune didn't say anything, Tobirama and Torifu Asu were going to leave anyway.

Along the way from the village entrance to Mifune's house, they encountered some villagers who were watching Tobirama and his companion warily.

Mifune explained the two men's origins to everyone, and the villagers were relieved.

The village is full of elderly, weak, women and children. Even if they had some martial arts skills when they were young, they can't use many moves now.

Mifune's current rudimentary samurai techniques were taught to him by the villagers.

Although it's rudimentary, it has laid a foundation.

Mifune led Tobirama and Torifu to a small courtyard where some birds were scattered about.

"This is my home. It might be a bit messy, but don't mind it."

Tobirama nodded to indicate that it was alright, and then followed Mifune into the courtyard.

Qu Feng looked at the chickens in the yard and thought of the hen in his own home that was incubating eggs.

Before I left, I asked Aunt Kato to take care of them. I wonder if they have hatched yet.

He went inside, put the bundle on the table, and sat down to rest for a while.

He then looked around. The room wasn't very big and didn't have much furniture, but it was very clean, thanks to Mifune.

"You can rest here for the night. I'll go get something to eat."

After saying that, Mifune turned and left.

"Lord Tobirama, when shall we depart?"

"This village is still quite a distance from the sea. Let's rest first and set off when it's almost dawn."

The two spoke very softly, so softly that outsiders couldn't hear them at all, even though no one in the village could do anything to Tobirama and Torifu.

However, it's better to avoid trouble than to get involved; being cautious can prevent a lot of unnecessary problems.

Soon after, San Chuan returned, carrying a plate of vegetables that Qu Feng didn't recognize, along with a few flatbreads.

"This is a wild vegetable unique to the Land of Iron. It tastes pretty good. Try it."

They didn't refuse Mifune's kindness and each took a small amount.

After taking a bite, I found that it was indeed more delicious than ordinary vegetables.

In order to prevent Tobirama from discovering the existence of his spatial ring, he had to rely on soldier rations to survive for several days in a row when he needed to obtain wind.

The pain was indescribable, and he made a decision in his heart: he must study space-time ninjutsu properly when he returned this time.

This way, one could claim that they developed a new technique for storing objects, thus avoiding suspicion.

After the meal, Toru offered to help Mifune clean up, but was refused because he was a guest.

Qu Feng waved his hand, saying that it was better to have no work to do.

As darkness fell, Mifune gave up the only bed in the house to Tobirama and Torifu, choosing to sleep on the floor himself.

Tobirama gestured for Torifu to sleep in the bed, but after Torifu declined for a long time without success, he gave up.

Just like that, the night passed.

When Mifune woke up the next morning, he found that there was no one else in the room except him.

He jumped to his feet: "Where is everyone?!"

Then Mifune saw a brand-new samurai sword on the table! The morning sunlight shone on the blade, giving it a cold glint.

"What a fine sword!" Mifune was immediately drawn to it and began to examine it in his hand.

"The weight is just right!"

Attracted by the fine sword, Mifune momentarily forgot about the disappearance of the two travelers from yesterday.

After realizing this, and thinking it over carefully, I realized that the two people must be very unusual.

They were definitely not travelers.

I only let them stay for one night, and they left me with such a fine knife.

This was actually the first knife he ever made.

Besides the knife, there was a dark blue cloth bag on the table. When Mifune opened it, he found it was full of money.

There was a small note on top. Upon seeing this, Mifune immediately put the knife and money bag on the table and opened the note.

Stick to your path and keep going.

This short sentence greatly encouraged Mifune; it was the first person outside the village to support him.

"If we meet again someday, as long as we do not become enemies of the Land of Iron, we will be friends forever."

But in this vast world, how easy is it to meet again?

At this time, Tobirama and Torifu had arrived at the port village of the Land of Iron, from where they could take a boat directly to the Land of Hot Springs.

The katana and money bag belonging to the Mifune family were naturally left behind by Tofuka.

Tobirama had no such intention; after all, he was just a child, and whether he could grow up was another matter entirely.

But it's different with Toru; he knows exactly what Mifune can achieve in the future!