Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 133 Despicable Inducement

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was pondering the Uchiha clan, someone appeared again outside the Uchiha clan head's mansion carrying two full vegetable baskets.

"Why are you here again?"

Seeing someone arrive instantly ruined Mikoto Uchiha's good mood. She had thought this shameless bastard was leaving, but who would have thought he would come back to her house again.

Logically, the Chunin Exams should have ended today.

"Are Retsuhime-senpai and Fugaku-kun there?"

Ignoring the girl's expression, Tamura Hao walked in carrying his shopping basket and casually asked a question.

Mikoto Uchiha didn't answer, but instead made a bitter gesture towards someone's back.

I really want to turn this into a dish!

"Senior Retsuyo, Mr. Fugaku!"

Tamura Hao entered the hall and met Uchiha Retsuyo and Uchiha Fugaku. Compared to their last meeting, both of them looked much thinner, and their eyes were bloodshot.

Seeing the state of the two, Tamura Hiroshi knew that they must have gone to Danzo's experimental base on the front line. Judging from the smiles on their faces, they must have had a good experience.

I've made the round trip in just a few days, and it's taken a lot of toll. I need to replenish myself properly today.

"Hao Jun!"

The two smiled and nodded at the boy. Last time, they were able to make such a great gain thanks to the information he provided.

Their almost sleepless journey was worthwhile. Fortunately, Shimura Danzo and Orochimaru weren't there, which allowed them to easily loot the experimental base and reap a rich harvest.

Just sensing the strange emotions of the two, Tamura felt very strange. Their kindness and malice towards him were both very strong, especially towards Fugaku.

Is this a case of "the tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind"?

The way you've done this makes me feel neither guilty nor accomplished in my role as the mistress.

According to the pre-arranged script, she had to go against her conscience to become a mistress and ruin the relationship between Mikoto and Fugaku in order to complete the task assigned by Lord Danzo. She must have felt some guilt and remorse. It would be even more perfect if there was a scene of inner redemption at the end, which could elevate the theme to an artistic level.

However, his current state prevents him from feeling any guilt or remorse, which would cause his script to lose its artistic merit.

This is my first time designing a script with this kind of artistic aspect, can't you be a little more accommodating?

"I'll go cook!"

Despite having many thoughts running through his mind, Tamura Hiroshi didn't reveal any of them. After nodding to the two of them, he familiarly picked up the vegetable basket and headed towards the kitchen.

Mikoto Uchiha had no choice but to follow, and only after they reached the kitchen did she confront him fiercely.

"What are you doing at my house again?"

I thought this shameless bastard was about to leave, but who knew he'd come back again.

That's outrageous!

"I have good news for you. Because we are waiting for the big shots from various countries to come and watch the final match of the Chunin Exams, the Third Hokage said that the third exam will be held a month later. This way, I can stay in Konoha for a month."

Unexpected? Surprised? Happy?

Tamura Hiroshi shared the good news with the girl with a gentle smile.

Mikoto Uchiha was indeed surprised and shocked, but she felt no joy or happiness.

"How could the Third Hokage do this?"

Mikoto Uchiha almost cried; she harbored deep resentment towards the Third Hokage.

"This Chunin Exam is different from previous ones. All the ninja villages of the five great nations are participating, making it much larger in scale. Naturally, the rules will be different as well."

Tamura Hao's considerate explanation was a compliment to the Third Hokage's decision, as it would give him more time to win over Mikoto and complete Danzo's mission.

Mikoto Uchiha was so angry and bitter that she couldn't speak, and she wished she could stab this bastard to death.

"Stop spacing out and help me prepare the ingredients. I can see that Senior Lieyang and Mr. Fugaku have lost a lot of weight. I haven't eaten well for four days either. I need to cook more dishes today."

He gestured for the girl to come and help in the kitchen, and Tamura Hao began to prepare the ingredients, while Uchiha Mikoto could only sullenly start washing the vegetables herself.

Tamura Hao's hands moved very quickly, and the dishes were almost ready in less than half an hour. Suddenly, he looked towards the front door as if he had a premonition, his eyes flashing.

At the same time, Hiruzen Sarutobi was brought by an Uchiha ninja and met Uchiha Retsuyo and Uchiha Fugaku.

"What brings you here, Hokage?"

Uchiha Retsuyo asked the question directly; he had no intention of engaging in a war of words with Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Uchiha Fugaku, standing to the side, appeared serious, but was inwardly somewhat nervous.

Could it be that they've been caught looting that experimental base?

Seeing that Uchiha Retsuyo was so straightforward, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't waste any words and went straight to asking.

"Among the candidates from Kumogakure this year, there is one named Hikaru who possesses a pair of three-tomoe Sharingan, but they are not transplanted."

Uchiha Retsuyo remained silent for a moment before saying, "I've heard of that child. She existed a long time ago, and your Sarutobi clan should have records of her as well."

Fugaku Uchiha, standing nearby, breathed a sigh of relief, relieved that it wasn't related to that matter.

He was even secretly pleased, as this was the perfect opportunity to reveal the truth about Uchiha Hikaru.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was puzzled. How did they get involved with the Sarutobi clan?

"That was a long time ago, even earlier than the time of the First Hokage. Back then, our Uchiha had a final weapon called Nameless, which was light."

She possessed eyes that surpassed the three-tomoe Sharingan, and was ultimately sealed away by the Senju clan and your Sarutobi clan. She must have survived the seal by using a special eye technique.

"Until she was found and unsealed by the people of Kumogakure, it was likely that the Third Raikage's sudden descent into the Land of Fire was for her sake."

After briefly explaining the situation, Uchiha Retsuyo stated that the child had nothing to do with the Uchiha clan of Konoha.

That person existed during the Warring States period. Even if he met him, he would have to call him "ancestor" according to the rules. He has no right to interfere with that person.

"An eye that surpasses the three-tomoe Sharingan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was in a bad mood. He had originally thought that Uchiha Hikaru was just a three-tomoe Sharingan user, but who would have thought that he was actually a Mangekyou Sharingan user.

He was a teammate of Kagami and knew very well how terrifying the Mangekyou Sharingan was. He himself was no match for Kagami back then; that kind of eye technique was simply unsolvable.

Fortunately, the kaleidoscope has a limited number of uses and places a huge burden on the user; otherwise, it would be invincible if it could be used indefinitely.

Now another Uchiha Hikaru has emerged, possessing the Mangekyou Sharingan, which was sealed away by their Sarutobi clan. He must be filled with hatred.

This is troublesome.

"The Hokage is here. Would you like to stay for dinner?"

A short while later, Tamura Hao and Uchiha Mikoto walked in carrying dishes on large platters. They greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi warmly and glanced at Uchiha Retsuyo and Uchiha Fugaku.

The malice has intensified. Were they just discussing some conspiracy against me?

Looking at the boy wearing an apron, Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent.

It seems this kid is living a more comfortable life with the Uchiha than he imagined, which proves that the Uchiha and Kumogakure have a closer, albeit clandestine, relationship.

This is not good news!

"No, I am merely a shadow clone; I cannot savor these delicacies."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, then bid farewell to Retsuyo Uchiha and raised his hand to form a hand seal to dispel the Shadow Clone state.

The group paid little attention to Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrival and departure. Uchiha Retsuyo, Uchiha Fugaku, and Tamura Hao focused intently on their meal, finishing the entire table of dishes before patting their bellies in satisfaction.

So cool!

They had been traveling day and night for the past few days, relying entirely on soldier rations. Even with their physical strength and chakra reserves, they were exhausted.

It's so great to be able to have a delicious meal now.

"I heard Hao-jun did very well in the exam?"

After pausing for a moment, Fugaku Uchiha asked a question.

They only returned in the afternoon and then obtained the intelligence from the past few days.

Nothing major happened in the clan and village, but things weren't peaceful during the Chunin Exams.

"I originally wanted to kill Minato Namikaze, but unfortunately the Third Hokage arranged for Might Guy to be there instead. He was very strong because he had mastered the Eight Gates."

Fortunately, he must have had many hidden injuries, which prevented him from fully unleashing the power of the Eight Gates. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to withstand him opening six gates.

He should be able to open the Seventh Gate now, which is very dangerous. He might actually be the strongest in Konoha right now.

Tamura Hiroshi spoke with great seriousness, and made no attempt to hide a hint of apprehension in his expression.

Uchiha Retsuyo and Uchiha Fugaku also became serious. After receiving the information, they went to specifically look up records about the Eight Gates.

You won't know until you investigate, and what you find is shocking—it's a deadly forbidden technique.

"Can he open the Gate of Death?"

Uchiha Retsuyo asked solemnly, as none of them had witnessed Might Guy's outburst and could not offer an evaluation.

Fugaku Uchiha and Mikoto Uchiha both stared at the boy, waiting for his response.

Tamura Hao's expression became even more solemn and wary. He earnestly tried to deceive him, saying, "If you can open the Gate of Shock, you can definitely open the Gate of Death. That is the Gate of Certain Death. However, the Eight Gates Formation formed can make the violent chakra form a cycle in the body, maintaining the explosive state for a short period of time. The only difference is the length of time the explosion lasts."

However, since it is the Eight Gates at full power, it is enough to instantly kill any Kage-level powerhouse.

Furthermore, I don't know how many others like Might Guy exist; the Third Hokage was hiding his true strength too well.

Uchiha Retsuyo and Uchiha Fugaku fell silent, filled with deep apprehension and a sense of crisis.

The Third Hokage really hid things very well; they didn't even know Might Guy existed before.

Since there is one Matt Daly, there is a high possibility that there will be a second, a third, or even more.

Even if one's training is not as deep as Might Guy's, as long as one can open the Six Gates, one can possess combat power surpassing that of a Jonin.

Moreover, that kind of violent chakra is basically immune to genjutsu control, which is too much of a counter to the Uchiha.

After a long silence, Uchiha Retsuyo led Uchiha Fugaku back to the secret room beneath the shrine, where they placed their greatest haul.

"Based on the information we have, Danzo Shimura probably wanted to transplant that arm, which was also the most valuable part."

"Fugaku, this is your chance."

Looking at the figure sealed in the nutrient tank, Uchiha Retsuyo decided to give his most precious arm to Fugaku for transplantation.

"I see!"

Fugaku Uchiha's expression was resolute. Although there would definitely be danger, he had to get that arm.

"It's a pity that my eyes are completely blind and my pupil power is almost gone. Otherwise, transplanting it onto the face of the first generation would have made this arm even more perfect. I can only wait for other eyes."

Turning his gaze to the face on that arm, Uchiha Retsuyo felt a pang of regret.

His eyes were already at their limit, and this use made him even more blind, so it had little effect.

Otherwise, based on the experimental data obtained, transplanting a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan into that arm would be the most perfect option, and it would be transplanted into the eye socket position of that face.

That's where the first generation's cells are most concentrated; a normal three-tomoe Sharingan can't withstand it, so it can only become a Mangekyou Sharingan.

Pity!

Fugaku Uchiha remained silent. He did indeed have this idea; he had to make that arm even more perfect.

However, those three-tomoe Sharingan eyes on his arms cannot be wasted. They can be used as consumables for using Izanagi, with each three-tomoe Sharingan being equivalent to a life.

"Now all that's left is the power of Sage Mode. The First Hokage defeated Ban, who controlled the Nine-Tails, by relying on the power of Sage Mode."

Uchiha Retsuyo thought of Sage Mode, because Wood Release, which possesses Sage Mode, is the strongest. The Valley of the End was created by the First Hokage using Wood Release, turning a plain into a deep valley, which shows its power.

"Complete Sage Techniques are only possessed by the three great holy lands. Back then, the First Hokage made a contract with Shikkotsu Forest, one of the three great holy lands."

However, the contractors of those three holy lands are all currently disciples of the third generation, with Tsunade being a member of the Senju clan.

Fugaku Uchiha also coveted Sage Mode, which was the most powerful form of magic, but unfortunately, it was difficult to obtain.

"First, we'll thoroughly research the data on that transplant surgery, then we'll transplant the arm onto you."

Uchiha Retsuyo also knew that the Sage Techniques of the Three Great Holy Lands were difficult to strategize against, and those three were not easy to deal with.

It's not advisable to create conflict with the Naruto faction right now.

What Uchiha Retsuyo didn't know was that the Sage Mode he could think of was actually secretly guided by Tamura Hao.

Tamura Hiroshi was now sleeping with Uchiha Mikoto in his arms again.

Although Mikoto Uchiha was very unwilling and apprehensive, she had no choice but to submit to the threat of a certain shameless person.

"Human greed is limitless. Senior Lieyang should be able to think of immortal techniques."

While holding a certain girl in his arms, Tamura Hao thought to himself that Uchiha Retsuyo should be able to associate it with Sage Mode.

After all, the First Hokage defeated Madara Uchiha using Sage Mode combined with Wood Release, so it would be strange if the Uchiha clan didn't have designs on him.

They should have obtained Hashirama cells during this trip. With Hashirama cells, they'll definitely be greedy and think about immortal techniques.

Once you have this desire, you can then plot to get to the other person's eyes.

A pair of Mangekyou Sharingan eyes that are about to go blind—they should be willing to trade them, right?

"Next, I need to perfect the Sage Art seal as soon as possible and give it a good performance in the Chunin Exams. That will definitely impress them."

His mind turned to the Sage Art Seal. Tamura Hao had originally planned to tinker with the Sage Art training methods in Ryuchi Cave to lure Uchiha Retsuyo, but with Orochimaru's Sage Art Seal, he naturally had to use that instead, as it would greatly increase his chances of success.

"What mischief are you thinking about now?"

The girl in his arms suddenly asked a question, realizing that the man was definitely up to no good.

"I'm thinking about how to carry you back to Kumogakure. To be my pillow forever."

Tamura Hiroshi responded sincerely that the task assigned by Lord Danzo must be completed.

"Give up on that idea. I, Uchiha Mikoto, will only ever belong to Fugaku-kun. I would rather die than go to Kumogaku with you."

Mikoto Uchiha's reaction was resolute; she would never go to Kumogakure with this shameless bastard, not even if it meant death.

"But it won't be good for you to stay in Konoha in the future, and I don't want that kind of tragedy to happen to you."

Tamura Hao spoke in a tender tone, and hugged the girl tighter.

Mikoto Uchiha was taken aback by the affectionate tone in which she spoke, and then she gave a cold laugh.

"Being with you is my greatest tragedy."

Have you forgotten how you humiliated me?

"But I really enjoy being with Mikoto-san. I can't sleep on nights without you."

His voice revealed a deep affection; Tamura Hao had spent a long time training in the Forest of Death to prepare for this moment, ensuring it was full of emotion.

"You think I'd believe that?"

The girl responded with a cold laugh, utterly disbelieving.

"I'm definitely not suited for playing these sentimental roles."

Tamura Hiroshi thought to himself, "This woman isn't so easy to fool."

His expression shifted instantly, and he hugged Uchiha Mikoto even tighter, as if trying to merge her into his body, saying domineeringly, "How deep is your love for Fugaku-kun?"

"It's deeper than you imagined!"

Mikoto Uchiha glared. Her feelings for Fugaku were beyond question; they were childhood sweethearts who had grown up together since they were little.

"Then are you willing to make a small sacrifice for Fugaku-kun and the Uchiha clan?"

Tamura Hao pressed further, leading the girl toward the deep pit.

"What are you trying to say?"

The girl became wary, feeling that this shameless bastard was definitely up to no good.

"Based on my conversation with Retsuyo-senpai and Fugaku-kun, you should have some understanding of the Uchiha's current situation and the dangers ahead."

With the Third Hokage secretly nurturing someone like Might Guy, the Uchiha clan's future will inevitably be even more perilous. The only way to break this deadlock is to produce an invincible powerhouse like Madara Uchiha.

That's a power that surpasses the Kaleidoscope; even if Fugaku awakened the Kaleidoscope, he couldn't reach that level.

But I know there is a reliable shortcut that can help Fugaku reach that level. With that power, Fugaku can lead the Uchiha out of the crisis and become the Hokage of Konoha, fulfilling the Uchiha's decades-long dream.

All of this requires Miss Mikoto to make a small sacrifice: to leave Konoha with me and head to Kumogakure.

Your presence in Kumogakure has essentially left the Uchiha clan with a way out. In case the Uchiha clan fails in Konoha, you can help them relocate some people to Kumogakure, preventing them from being killed and their clan from being wiped out.

"As the daughter of the Uchiha clan head, enjoying the privileged life provided by the Uchiha clan, you must contribute to the clan..."

Although she really didn't want to hear that shameless bastard's words, Uchiha Mikoto could see the changes in her father and Fugaku these past few days; even when they left, their faces were filled with lingering sorrow.

She wanted to share the burden with her father and Mr. Fugaku, but unfortunately, she was too weak to even defeat this shameless bastard.

"What shortcut are you talking about?"

After a long silence, the girl finally asked the question, which made Tamura Hiroshi's smile even wider.

I knew you'd have something to say. Even though this might have some side effects, and the kids won't behave themselves after we bring them back to Kumogakure, let's complete Lord Danzo's mission first, and we can figure out how to deal with the other issues later.

"Back then, the First Hokage captured and sold the Tailed Beasts, and all five Great Shinobi Villages now have their own Tailed Beasts. They're even working on creating Tailed Beast Jinchuriki now."

However, there is one tailed beast that does not belong to the five great ninja villages, namely the Seven-Tails of Takigakure. The Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques can perfectly seal tailed beasts.

In addition, the Sharingan's ability to suppress tailed beasts, combined with these two elements, is enough to form a perfect tailed beast jinchūriki.

The Seven-Tails' strength is considered to be at the upper level among the nine tailed beasts. If Fugaku could awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, and with the Seven-Tails' assistance, his strength would definitely be greatly enhanced.

While he may not reach Madara Uchiha's level, he can definitely come close.

Miss Mikoto, you don't want Fugaku and the Uchiha to lose this opportunity, do you?

Moreover, the power of the tailed beasts does not have the side effects of the Mangekyou Sharingan. As long as it is controlled well, it can be used continuously. This will greatly reduce the frequency of Fugaku's use of the Mangekyou Sharingan in the future and extend the use time of his eyes.

Miss Mikoto, you don't want Fugaku to go blind in the future because of his family, do you?

It is said that the Mangekyou Sharingan places an immense burden on its user, and all Uchiha clan members who awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan ultimately meet a tragic end.

Senior Lieyang is only in his fifties, but he looks like he's in his seventies or eighties. This must be a side effect of using the Kaleidoscope.

"Miss Mikoto, you wouldn't want Mr. Fugaku to die young because of this, would you?"

Mikoto Uchiha was in a state of turmoil. She seriously considered that this path was indeed feasible, but the key was a sealing technique that could perfectly seal the tailed beasts.

This is something that only the Uzumaki clan possesses, and the Uzumaki clan is currently located in Kumogakure.

At this stage, the only way to obtain it is through this shameless bastard, so why does he have to target me?

(End of this chapter)