Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 122 Konoha's White Fang

"Based on the information we have now, there are three suitable candidates: Hashirama Senju's grandson Nawaki and granddaughter Tsunade, and Tobirama Senju's grandson Senju Tokisui."

Nawaki and Tsunade are both not very bright and are single-minded, so they are not suited to playing tricks.

That Senju Orange Water, like Senju Tobirama, leans towards a dark and ruthless nature. Later, the hatred stemming from the massacre of his clan made him a useful pawn.

Tamura Hao leans towards the Second Hokage's grandson, who has the Second Hokage's demeanor and good aptitude, making him very suitable to become a major villain.

"I will find an opportunity to guide and arrange them one by one."

Black Zetsu was already plotting how to reasonably and logically lure those people; they were all good pawns and sacrifices.

"These are the core secret techniques passed down by some ninja clans from Iwagakure, Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and Konoha. You can take a look."

After discussing their plans, Black Zetsu summoned a giant scroll, which contained the core secret techniques he had collected from several major ninja villages, including the Dust Release fusion method of the Third Tsuchikage.

The Book of Seals of Konoha was personally created by Mito Uzumaki. Its sealing power is too strong to deal with, but other ninja villages don't have this ability.

Since the younger brother is going down the path of bloodline fusion, the older brother naturally has to give his full support.

There was no other way; his mother's starting point was too high. She began with the Bloodline Limit and didn't have much knowledge of lower-level Bloodlines. He also didn't have any inheritance in this area, so he could only search for them in the major ninja villages.

"I won't thank you!"

Tamura Hiroshi was overjoyed; this was a valuable asset, exactly what he needed.

"Madara Uchiha's eyes are still not very stable. It will be another two years before we can begin extracting his ocular power and ocular techniques. I will let you know when the time comes."

After leaving behind a message, Black Zetsu departed from the sealed space and began plotting to lure those people away.

Tamura Hao did not immediately read the huge scroll. Reading those things now would not make his strength increase rapidly. His main tasks at this stage were the Chunin Exams and meeting with Lord Danzo. He should not be distracted.

Why hasn't Lord Danzo sent anyone to contact me yet?

Have they forgotten about me, the best spy?

As he pondered this, Tamura Hao's consciousness returned to his body, and he glanced at the girl who was once again clinging to him like an octopus as she slept.

"Who's the body pillow anyway?!"

After making a comment, they closed their eyes and went back to sleep, embracing each other like a married couple, a very heartwarming scene.

With Uchiha Retsuyo and Uchiha Fugaku gone, Tamura Hao felt much freer here, so he slept until he naturally woke up, only to find that it was already broad daylight when he opened his eyes.

Instead of getting up to wash up immediately, he lay there pondering his next plan, specifically his plan against the Uchiha clan.

He didn't know how Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others planned to destroy the Senju faction, but the Uchiha would be a good pawn, not to mention that it was Sasuke's family, and there were many points to plan, such as Sasuke and Itachi's parents.

He was also very interested in the future Uchiha Shisui and his Mangekyou Sharingan.

Just as she was thinking, she suddenly felt movement in her arms. Looking down, she found that Uchiha Mikoto had woken up.

After her eyes were blurry for a while, Uchiha Mikoto finally regained her senses and got up to go out, feeling completely at ease.

This can be considered a kind of adaptation, after all, it's the third time already.

"I have something to do at noon, so you'll have to cook for yourself."

He said something to Uchiha Mikoto, who had just stepped out of the room, and Tamura Hiro also got up to wash up.

"Who asked you to cook?"

Turning back to glare at someone, Uchiha Mikoto's cheeks flushed red.

When I woke up, I realized that I was indeed hugging that bastard. Luckily, I didn't drool this time.

There's no way around it; I used to have a habit of hugging a blanket when I slept, and I always needed to hold something to sleep comfortably.

This is a habitual action she takes when she falls asleep, and she can't control or change it.

However, the Chunin Exams won't last more than a few days, and that bastard will leave Konoha afterward, and they will never cross paths again.

After washing up, Tamura Hiroshi put on his armor, went to the kitchen to make breakfast, ate with Uchiha Mikoto, and then left alone, preparing to visit the White Fang of the Hatake clan.

That person is the number one ninja swordsman in the ninja world today, and he also specializes in lightning style. He has wanted to visit him for a long time.

Before they even reached the Hatake family compound, a figure dragged them into an alley and pinned them against a wooden wall.

But how could someone like Tian be the kind of person who gets pinned against a wall?

He decisively lashed out, forcefully pinning the other person against the wall, pressing them tightly against the wooden wall with his body.

"Is Miss Yekura lonely? I'm still just a child, not even thirteen years old!"

Looking into those eyes, Tamura Hiroshi smiled wickedly.

"You're such a perverted brat!"

Ye Cang glared angrily at the lecherous brat in front of her, then awkwardly twisted her body to try and turn away, only to be bumped again.

Unfortunately, her strength was no match for Tamura Hao. Instead of breaking free, she caused Tamura Hao's blood to concentrate even more, and his temperature and Mohs hardness also increased accordingly.

Realizing that it had backfired, Ye Cang stiffened, bit her pink lips, glared at the person resentfully, and then revealed the purpose of her visit today.

"What do you want to do with that flame?"

That day, the lecherous brat secretly slipped a small bottle into his hand. When he returned to his room, he discovered that a black flame was sealed inside. Although it was just a small flame, it was extremely powerful.

Not only is the temperature extremely high, but it can also burn chakra, and it has yet to shrink or extinguish.

"I just think it suits you very well. If you can integrate that kind of flame into your Scorching Release, your strength will definitely be further enhanced, and you will be able to better protect yourself on the battlefield. It would be bad if someone left a scar on this perfect snow back."

Tamura Hao appeared very sincere, saying that he, Tamura Hao, had no ulterior motives and was simply giving a gift. As he spoke, he reached in and gently stroked Tamura Hao's smooth back.

"What exactly is your purpose?"

Ye Cang became even more wary; this lecherous brat was no ordinary person, and he had many schemes up his sleeve.

At the same time, forcefully press your hands behind your back against the wall to prevent them from continuing to cause trouble.

"You're my target!"

Tamura Hiroshi remained genuinely sincere and open, even tinged with passionate affection.

"I?"

"You're the first woman to make me react, and I've been thinking about you for the past two years..."

Tamura Hiroshi launched a verbal offensive, leaving the usually aloof Yekura unable to defend herself.

"You perverted brat!"

After letting out a soft curse, she quickly unleashed her chakra to push the person away, escaping somewhat disheveled, her fair face flushed, her heart pounding.

"Women are so easy to fool."

Watching the fleeing figure, Tamura Hao sighed at how easily women could be deceived.

With this explanation, Yekura will no longer doubt her intentions in giving Amaterasu the flame.

Given Yekura's political acumen, he certainly wouldn't have figured out the real reason behind it. He might realize it in the future, but it will inevitably be too late to change anything.

Just like what Brother Zheng next door said, it's not about whether you have rebellious intentions, but whether you have the ability to rebel.

Without thinking too much, I continued walking toward the Hatake family, and bought some fruit as a gift in a nearby neighborhood.

……

Who are you looking for?

Sakurako Hatake, who was with her son, came out when she heard the doorbell. She looked at the white-haired boy outside with a slight puzzlement, as she did not recognize him.

"Is Senior Sakumo here? I'd like to ask him for guidance on swordsmanship."

Tamura asked with his signature gentle smile.

"Sakumo might not be back until tonight, why don't you come in and wait?"

Seeing that she had come looking for her husband, Hatake Sakurako invited her into her home to wait.

"Then I'm sorry to bother you!"

Tamura Hiroshi readily agreed and followed Hatake Sakurako into the Hatake family home.

Upon entering the living room, I saw a little white-haired boy sitting on the tatami mat, tilting his head to look at me as I approached.

"Is this Kakashi, the son of Sakumo-senpai? He looks just like Sakumo-senpai. He'll definitely become a great ninja in the future."

Tamura Hao acted as if they were familiar with each other, while his eyes were sizing up this well-known Hollow Man from Naruto.

This familiarity made Sakurako Hatake feel closer to the boy, suggesting he was probably an acquaintance of her husband.

"Thank you for the compliment!"

Sakurako Hatake smiled and thanked him on behalf of her son, then poured a cup of hot tea and handed it over.

"Are you Sakumo's subordinate?"

She had never seen the boy before, nor had her husband ever mentioned him, so she was quite curious.

"No, I just came here to ask Senior Sakumo for advice on swordsmanship. I also prepared a gift."

Tamura Hao shook his head slightly and took out a straight-bladed longsword from the sealing spell of a piece of armor.

"This sword is called Chidori. It was made by my teacher, Kusanagi Ichiro, based on a Kusanagi sword. I originally intended to give it to Sakumo-senpai, but after seeing Kakashi today, I feel that he is more suited to this Chidori."

This sword was made by the teacher while studying the two Kusanagi swords. Although it did not reach the level of a famous sword, it was still a top-tier masterpiece, no less than his own Big Meow and Little Meow swords.

"You are a disciple of Master Caoshan!"

Sakurako Hatake was quite surprised. She had heard of Master Kusazan, who was the strongest swordsmith of the time and could forge the finest swords.

Back then, my husband wanted to have that master craftsman make his white teeth, but unfortunately, Master Caoshan had retired from making them, and my husband didn't have enough savings, so he had to ask someone else to make the white teeth he has now.

The husband had always regretted it, but he never expected that a disciple of Master Caoshan would come today and bring Master Caoshan's works.

"This gift is too precious!"

Sakurako Hatake dared not take the sword. Master Kusanagi's weapon must be a top-tier, supreme treasure, a priceless sword, even a level above the White Fang in her husband's hand.

She dared not accept such a precious sword on behalf of her son.

"Calling it a gift isn't entirely accurate; it's more like a fee for learning swordsmanship from Senior Sakumo."

The teacher said that the strongest in pure swordsmanship was Admiral Mifune of the Land of Iron, while the strongest in ninja swordsmanship was Sakumo-senpai.

I have already witnessed Lord Mifune's swordsmanship, and this time I have come to witness Sakumo-senpai's swordsmanship.

Moreover, with this Chidori, Kakashi's future path as a ninja will be smoother and safer.

Tamura Hiroshi showed great sincerity and dedication, particularly to swordsmanship.

Sakumo Hatake is now stronger than Jiraiya and the other two, and his strength is in no way inferior to Hiruzen Sarutobi. This kind of powerful ninja who specializes in ninja swordsmanship is exactly the kind of person he should learn from.

The last sentence made Hatake Sakurako hesitate. She knew very well that her son would inevitably become a ninja in the future, and the path of a ninja was fraught with danger.

Having a powerful ninja tool to assist you would undoubtedly make you much safer.

"I cannot agree to this. Let's wait until Sakumo returns."

After glancing at her son on the tatami, Hatake Sakurako still didn't agree, but she didn't refuse either, deciding to wait for her husband to return before making any decisions.

"That's natural!"

Tamura Hiroshi's smile remained unchanged.

"You haven't eaten yet, have you? It's lunchtime now, why don't you stay and have a meal?"

Sakurako Hatake glanced at the time on the clock and invited him to stay for dinner.

"Then I'll trouble you, Madam."

Tamura Hao naturally wouldn't refuse, and he guessed that White Fang shouldn't be back for long.

The Konoha Anbu never let up on their surveillance of him. Apart from being unable to enter the Uchiha clan's territory, he would be targeted as soon as he left the Uchiha clan's territory.

This was also the main reason why he sought an opportunity to stay overnight at the Uchiha clan.

"Could you please look after Kakashi?"

Sakurako Hatake stood up and entrusted her son to Hiroshi Tamura.

"Please rest assured, Madam, I will take good care of Kakashi."

Tamura Hiroshi's smile remained gentle and infectious.

However, after Sakurako Hatake left the room, Hiroshi Tamura carried Chidori to Kakashi Hatake on the tatami mat.

"Kakashi, do you like this sword?"

Tamura Hao placed the Chidori sword in front of Kakashi and smiled.

Children of ninjas mature earlier than ordinary children. Two-year-old Kakashi Hatake already had a full consciousness. When he saw the Chidori sword, he hugged it tightly and seemed to like it very much.

"If you like it, then this knife is yours from now on."

With a smile that deepened, Tamura Hao took out a medical kit, took out disinfectant and wiped it on the little boy's arm. Then, he used a needle dipped in anesthetic to dab a drop of blood on the handle of the knife.

There's a summoning incantation there; from now on, this sword will belong to Kakashi Hatake.

"This Chidori sword suits Kakashi very well, don't you think, Sakumo-senpai?"

After putting away the medical kit, Tamura Hiroshi looked at the young man who had appeared behind him at some point.

It's faster than I expected!

"What is your purpose?"

After glancing at his son who was holding the ninja sword, Hatake Sakumo knelt down and looked intently at the boy who had come over and sat down cross-legged while holding his son.

"I would like to spar with Sakumo-senpai and receive his guidance. I believe the Third Hokage would also like to know more about me before the Chunin Exams."

Tamura Hiroshi maintained his calm and gentle smile, believing that Hatake Sakumo would agree.

"The Hokage is indeed very curious about you."

After a moment of silence, Hatake Sakumo did not refuse.

After the ANBU ninjas reported this, the Hokage instructed me to find an opportunity to test this person.

This person has been up to his usual tricks since arriving in the village.

"I'm quite curious, and now I'm spying on them."

I've heard that the Third Hokage often used his telescope technique to spy on women in the bathhouse from afar. It seems that rumor is true. Your Hokage certainly has unique tastes!

Tamura Hao looked up in one direction, where there was a subtle fluctuation of chakra, which must be the Third Hokage's telescope technique.

That was using Konoha's barrier to spy, and the foundation was also chakra. As long as it's chakra, it can't be hidden from one's senses.

Of course, this technique is not omnipotent; it requires knowing the other party's chakra to locate and observe them. At this moment, it is likely that Sakumo Hatake's chakra is being used to observe them.

Hatake Sakumo followed the boy's gaze with a strange expression, while inwardly marveling at the boy's perception.

The telescope technique is very difficult to detect, but the boy sensed it; such keen perception is truly rare.

At the same time, in the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the boy's face on the crystal ball and frowned.

What an extraordinary young man!

Suddenly sensing a burning gaze, he turned his head and met his disciple's fiery gaze.

At this moment, Jiraiya was staring intently at his teacher's crystal ball, never expecting it could be used in this way.

If I could get my hands on that crystal ball, wouldn't I be able to gather materials remotely?

Even Tsunade was allowed to spy on them...

Thinking of this, Jiraiya couldn't help but show a perverted smile, which made Tsunade next to him look speechless.

"Bang!"

"Seriously!"

Tsunade couldn't stand this kind of foolish behavior—smacking someone on the head with a punch—and felt ashamed to even stand next to them.

His cold gaze immediately shifted to his teacher and the crystal ball in front of him. Had this old guy ever spied on him while he was taking a bath before?

Noticing his disciple's chilling gaze, and glancing at Jiraiya whose head had been smashed into the floor, Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly put away the crystal ball.

These ninja tools are very difficult to make. Konoha only has one right now, so we can't let that girl smash it.

"This Tamura Hiroshi is no ordinary person. Keep a close eye on him these next few days."

Turning the topic to the boy, Hiruzen Sarutobi only realized in the last two days that the boy was the spy for the people from Kumogakure who came this time, and that the Raikage's son and the others were just to attract their attention.

"I could tell from day one that that wretched brat was no good."

Thinking back to her experience with that brat on the first day, Tsunade was furious.

I kindly treated people to a meal, but I was met with disdain.

That's outrageous!

Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a piece of intelligence and handed it to Tsunade, saying, "According to the current intelligence, this person saved the village of Kumogakure from 1 billion ryo, which was used to purchase ninja tools, by uncovering a spy. That's why he was valued by the Third Raikage and his assistant."

Afterwards, a Jonin was assigned to lead the team. That Jonin was a cousin of the Raikage's son and later acted with the Raikage's son and his group on several occasions.

Perhaps he was groomed as a strategist to assist the Fourth Raikage.

"The Nara type?"

After taking the documents and looking through them, Tsunade immediately thought of the Nara clan. The people in that clan were very clever and useful.

"It should be."

Hiruzen Sarutobi also thought so. Although Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) emphasized the supremacy of the strong, it also valued the wise.

The Hokage's assistants throughout history have all been outstanding strategists, especially the current Raikage who assisted Tsuchidai. Tsuchidai led the war in the Land of Whirlpools, and his subsequent plans for Kirigakure were likely also his doing.

He's a rather troublesome person!

Tamura Hiroshi is currently being groomed as a strategist-type ninja, and may even become the next Raikage's assistant, which is something to be taken seriously.

"I really don't want to deal with this kind of person."

Tsunade was somewhat reluctant. Although the Nara clan's ninjas were very useful, they would be a real headache as opponents.

"Could he be the future Raikage's assistant?"

Jiraiya finally recovered and pulled his head out of the floor, looking at the information in Tsunade's hand with a large bump on his head.

"It's highly likely."

Taking out his pipe and puffing out smoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi was having a real headache with Kumogakure. The other side was too shrewd, and the Third Raikage was also very strong.

Without the Ape Demon's support, he was no match for it.

Furthermore, he was worried about the state of Kumogakure and the Uchiha clan, and hoped that it wouldn't affect their upcoming plans.

"Is there really one billion taels?"

Jiraiya exclaimed in surprise; he had never seen so much money before.

"That must have been the funds that Kumogakure had accumulated for this Shinobi World War, but unfortunately, that boy intercepted them."

The Third Hokage lamented that if those funds had been stolen by spies, the Hidden Cloud Village would not have been able to stand up to the challenge on the battlefield.

As for the war funds of 1 billion taels, although it is a lot, the major ninja villages have been recuperating for 20 years, and accumulating tens of millions of taels every year is not an exaggeration.

They had accumulated a considerable amount of funds in Konoha, and used it all to purchase various consumable ninja tools to supply the war effort.

War is a money-devouring beast, requiring funds in all aspects, not to mention that Konoha is currently engaged in operations on all sides. Even with Konoha's large size and the full support of the Daimyo's government, they have been struggling immensely over the past two years.

(End of this chapter)