Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 139 Forcibly Rewriting the Script!

Tamura Hao didn't pay much attention to what happened afterward. After Uzumaki Tamae and Uzumaki Vanilla gave him some initial treatment for his injuries, he went straight to the hotel.

Uchiha Retsuyo, along with Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto, had already arrived and were waiting quietly there.

"Another improvement."

Sensing the heightened malice and goodwill emanating from Fugaku-kun, Tamura Hiroshi secretly marveled at the complexity of human nature.

He nodded to the three of them and went inside after Whirlpool Jade Leaf removed the barrier around the room.

"Fugaku-kun, please blindfold yourself. That's a secret of our Hidden Cloud Village. It must not be leaked, or it will cause a lot of trouble."

Tamura Hao said that he didn't want the curse seal technique to be leaked, especially after they had integrated it into the vortex sealing technique and perfected it.

Of course, the version of the cursed seal given to Fugaku Uchiha was created by Uzumaki Tamayori using chakra, rather than by Tamura Hiroshi activating the formula with his own chakra. This was to prevent Fugaku Uchiha from understanding the cursed seal formula and creating it for others.

Fugaku Uchiha didn't say much. He took the black cloth handed to him by Tamaki Uzumaki and blindfolded himself. Then he followed Tamaki Uzumaki into an empty room.

Tamura Hao stayed in the living room outside with Uchiha Retsuyo and Uchiha Mikoto, while Uzumaki Kasaya continued to use Healing Palm Technique to assist in the treatment, all the while staring at Uchiha Mikoto with a hostile look in her eyes.

It's confirmed, the femininity that the master exudes belongs to this woman.

Mikoto Uchiha was puzzled by that look in her eyes, but she didn't think much of it, assuming it was just the Uzumaki clan's hatred towards Konoha as a whole.

"The side effects are significant."

Seeing the snake scales still attached to the boy's body, Uchiha Retsuyo understood that this was a side effect, an erosion of his body.

"Compared to the almost certain death of Ryuchi Cave, it's much better. Although it's not orthodox, it's just a medium and an initial state."

Once you understand the essence of Sage Mode through this, you won't need it anymore. You can unleash Sage Mode using your own power, just like the First Hokage.

Tamura Hao explained, but even so, it's hard to say whether Fugaku-kun will be able to cultivate true immortal techniques through this in the future. At least the chances are not high, since even Nisuke-ko didn't manage to cultivate them on his own in the later stages.

Uchiha Retsuyo agreed with this.

Although the power of Sage Techniques is immense, they are also extremely difficult to cultivate. There are very few recorded in the family's records, and in the past few decades, only the First Hokage has mastered them.

None of Hiruzen Sarutobi's three disciples have mastered it, which shows how difficult it is.

The two sat on the sofa and chatted. Not long after, Ye Yue Ai and the others returned, clearly indicating that the matter at the arena had been resolved.

It wasn't until nightfall that Fugaku Uchiha emerged from his room, his face as pale as paper, but his spirits were high, clearly indicating that the Sage Mode seal imprint and adaptation had been very successful.

Fugaku Uchiha's Sage Mode seal was not located on his back, but rather below his neck, just like his nephew's, which was a more suitable position.

The reason Tamura Hao placed it on his vest was mainly to synchronize his heartbeat with Manda's heartbeat, thus better assisting blood circulation.

"Congratulations, Mr. Fugaku, on obtaining the Sage Art Seal. This is the cultivation method for the Ryuchi Cave Sage Art and some Sage Art. I wish Mr. Fugaku a speedy mastery of the Sage Art."

Tamura Hao handed the scroll he had prepared to Uchiha Fugaku, which he had obtained from Manda's memories.

"I also wish Haojun a speedy attainment of immortality."

After taking the scroll, Fugaku Uchiha found the young man in front of him much more agreeable.

Although I don't know what kind of deal my uncle made with this person, this immortal spell seal is real, and it was very strong when I tried it just now.

It's too aggressive in its corrosive properties, so it should be used with caution.

However, it won't matter once that arm is transplanted. No matter how strong the erosion of the Immortal Art Curse Seal is, how can it be stronger than the first generation of cells?

However, this kid has also adapted to the Sage Art Seal, and his future achievements will be even greater. If I can truly succeed in becoming the Fourth Hokage and taking control of the village, this kid and Kumogakure will be the biggest threat.

"Why has it gotten stronger again?"

Feeling the intensified mix of goodwill and malice, Tamura Hiroshi couldn't understand Fugaku's thought process.

He thought to himself, then turned his gaze to Uchiha Retsuyo.

"Senior Lieyang, I would like to ask you about some uses of the Sharingan so that I can master those eyes as soon as possible."

"Mikoto, you stay and tutor Hao-jun."

Uchiha Retsuyo understood and instructed his daughter to stay, thus fulfilling his previous promise.

Since they had shown such sincerity, he couldn't say anything more.

It's good to let my daughter go to Kumogakure; it will leave the family with a way out.

Even if they fail completely, their daughter can still live a good life over there.

Mikoto Uchiha didn't think much of it; she had personally witnessed her father giving those eyes to that shameless bastard yesterday.

There's already an Uchiha Hikaru here, so why does that bastard still need to ask about how to use the Sharingan?

Could it be that the light was sealed for too long, causing memory loss?

On the other side, Fugaku Uchiha was immersed in the joy of his newfound power and, without giving it much thought, followed suit and returned to his clan's territory.

Leaving aside the fact that the two sides had just completed another shady deal, Minato Namikaze, feeling dejected, went to Ichiraku Ramen to eat noodles.

"Can't you even handle this little setback? This isn't how a disciple of the hero Jiraiya should behave."

Jiraiya sat down and laughed heartily. He knew this disciple must be in a bad mood, so he came here specifically to comfort him.

"Can I really surpass him in the future?"

Minato Namikaze was confused. He had been comforted by his teacher and felt that he had better talent and would definitely be able to surpass that hateful guy in the future.

But seeing it today, I realized I had been too naive.

He was just a genius, but that guy was a prodigy who defied all reason.

I am far inferior to them.

Moreover, he now possesses immortal techniques, a power that even his teacher couldn't learn. His future achievements will certainly be remarkable.

It seems that my biggest advantage has also disappeared.

"I have to admit that kid is very talented, but are you going to give up on catching up with him?"

With a serious expression, Jiraiya knew he had to help his disciple regain his confidence, or his life would be over.

"Of course not, I am a disciple of the hero Jiraiya."

After a long silence, Minato Namikaze finally regained his smile, which also showed a newfound determination.

Although that guy is very strong, he will not give up catching up and will definitely surpass that guy in the future.

Moreover, having multiple attributes is indeed a major advantage for me. In the future, once I learn Sage Mode, I will definitely be able to surpass that guy.

"That's more like it!"

Jiraiya smiled, feeling a sense of relief.

However, doubts still lingered in his mind. Judging from the chakra sensation, it seemed to be Orochimaru's Manda. That special Sage Technique should be related to Orochimaru's Manda, or rather, related to that guy Orochimaru.

What exactly happened?

Jiraiya wasn't the only one puzzled by this; many others were as well, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, who came to the Hokage's office.

Orochimaru.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his disciple's shadow clone; they needed an explanation.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado also looked at Orochimaru with unfriendly expressions.

Then there's Danzo Shimura's shadow clone, making me realize that Orochimaru might also be hiding something from me.

"A year ago, I was ordered to go to the Land of Iron to retrieve a batch of ninja tools. During the trip, I clashed with them. Manda was captured by them, and I was also seriously injured. Both of my Kusanagi swords were taken away. It is possible that they obtained the secrets of Sage Mode from Manda's body and memories."

Orochimaru's shadow clone acted naturally, distancing himself from the matter.

These words made Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other two frown, but Danzo Shimura's shadow clone suddenly realized that he naturally remembered what had happened back then, and that he had even lost a good opportunity to surround and kill the Third Kazekage because of it.

"That's true. Orochimaru took several months to recover, and that's when we lost our defenses."

Once he realized what was happening, Shimura Danzo used his shadow clone to testify for Orochimaru. After all, Orochimaru was one of his men, and Orochimaru would be indispensable in some of the subsequent research, so naturally he had to protect him.

Seeing Shimura Danzo testify, the complexions of Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other two improved slightly, but only to a limited extent.

After all, the Hidden Cloud Village has already obtained the cultivation method for Immortal Arts through this, and some people have even mastered it, which is very bad.

"Evaluate the magic he used."

Taking a drag of his cigarette, Hiruzen Sarutobi gestured to his disciples to assess the situation, hoping they would have a better understanding of the situation.

Orochimaru's shadow clone had anticipated this question and explained, "The cultivation of Sage Arts in Ryuchi Cave is too dangerous. No one has succeeded in it for hundreds of years. I once discussed a plan with Manda, using his flesh and blood as a medium to imprint it on the human body in the form of a curse seal."

However, Manda's chakra and flesh-eroding abilities are too strong, and in the end, they all turn into those half-human, half-snake monsters.

They must have seen this in Manda's memories, which is why they did it.

That kind of magical seal has limited potential, far inferior to true magical arts, and the more it is used, the deeper the erosion will become, until it completely erases any trace of humanity.

"No successful cases?"

Koharu, who had switched dorms, was unwilling to give up; they had to grasp this powerful force.

"The shortcuts to cultivating immortal arts are all dead ends; the only difference is whether you die sooner or later."

Orochimaru's shadow clone was certain of this. Although the boy's methods surprised him, the deep-seated erosion and mutation of his body was deadly.

He had pondered and researched for so long without success, and didn't think that kid could solve it.

However, he still held a glimmer of hope, just in case a miracle happened.

Only after receiving this affirmation did Hiruzen Sarutobi's worried expression disappear, and he then said, "I agree to the plan you mentioned. We will be taken there by Danzo's summoning beast."

The old buddy's suggestion was excellent; the situation over there really can't be delayed any longer.

After speaking, he stared intently at the shadow clones of the two, signaling them to quickly dispel the clones and send the message back to their original bodies.

What happens next should not be known to either of them, lest they get involved.

Orochimaru's shadow clone didn't say much, but raised his hand to form a hand seal and dispel the shadow clone.

Danzo Shimura's shadow clone also said nothing, formed hand seals to release itself, and transferred this memory to its main body.

"Grey Raven!"

After the two shadow clones dissipated, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke.

"Hokage-sama!"

A ninja with long gray hair and a crow mask appeared, kneeling on one knee awaiting orders.

"Implementation Plan!"

With a cold and indifferent tone, Hiruzen Sarutobi became even more determined to carry out this plan. He absolutely could not allow those people to return to Kumogakure alive, otherwise they would become a major threat in the future.

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Gray Raven accepted the order and left to carry out the mission.

They quickly arrived near the hotel where the Cloud Village ninjas were located, and raised their hands to form hand seals to unleash a secret technique.

"Spiritualization Technique!"

An illusory soul, invisible to ordinary people, flew out of the body and headed straight for the hotel. It passed through the barrier set up by the other party and entered the body of Ye Yue Ai, who was gnawing on a roasted lamb leg. It suppressed her soul and seized control of the body.

At the same time, on the other side, Tamura Hao, who was undergoing the Whirlpool Jade Leaf and Whirlpool Herb Palm Immortal Techniques to repair his arms, seemed to sense something and turned his head to look at Yozuki Ai, who had suddenly fallen silent.

He had been using his perception of good and evil, and suddenly he sensed a strong malice, which also contained killing intent, a killing intent directed at all of them.

At the same time, that malice didn't appear on Ye Yue Ai from the beginning, but came from outside, though it was too fast.

The many mysterious techniques from Naruto flashed through his mind, and he quickly came to a guess.

"It shouldn't be the Yamanaka family's spiritual secret technique, but rather that spiritification technique? Kato Dan?"

Having guessed what was going on, Tamura Hiroshi looked at Uchiha Hikaru, who was wiping his long sword across from him. After attracting Uchiha Hikaru's attention, he made some coded hand gestures in a place where Yotsuki Ai couldn't see him.

Uchiha Hikaru was slightly taken aback, but then he understood.

Ouch! That hurts!

Tamura Hiroshi suddenly gasped, his face contorted in pain as he cried out.

This immediately attracted everyone's attention, even Kato Dan, who was still getting used to Yotsuki Ai's body, couldn't help but turn his head to look.

At that moment, Uchiha Hikaru activated his three-tomoe Sharingan, and his powerful eye power burst forth, rushing into Yotsuki Ai's mental world through his vision.

At the same time, Tamura Hao extended his Vajra Lock to firmly bind Yotsuki Ai's body, especially around her head.

This scene stunned the others even more. After a moment of realization, Fukai immediately drew his sword and became alert to his surroundings, while the three women of Uzumaki Yuye used chakra chains to further bind and seal Yotsuki Ai.

Although I don't understand why Tamura Hiroshi and Uchiha Hikaru would do this, I have absolute trust in them, and there's no need to question it.

It must be something wrong with Ye Yue Ai.

"alright!"

After a while, Uchiha Hikaru nodded wearily to Tamura Hao. After Tamura Hao and the other three, including Uzumaki Tamayo, removed the Vajra Seal, he controlled the spirit inside to leave Yotsuki Ai's spiritual world.

Whirlpool Jade Leaf sensed that special spirit through the Vajra Seal.

A pure soul is difficult to bind with the Vajra Seal, but the soul formed by the Spirit Transformation Technique is not pure; it contains chakra.

As long as there is chakra, it can be sealed by the Adamantine Sealing Technique.

After understanding what the target was, Yu Ye immediately formed hand seals and used a sealing technique specifically designed for spirits to temporarily seal it away.

While spirits are wondrous, they mean nothing to the Whirlpool Clan.

Their strongest forbidden technique, the Corpse Demon Sealing Technique, is specifically designed to target the soul, and naturally, many other sealing techniques targeting the soul have been derived from it.

"Damn Konoha bastards!"

Enraged that she had regained control of her body, Ye Yue Ai realized that she had been targeted and schemed against.

Outrageous!

"Who is he? What does he want?"

Tamura asked, and although he guessed who the visitor was, he was unclear about their purpose.

Everyone turned their gaze to Uchiha Hikaru, wanting to know what had just happened.

"His name is Kato Dan. He is an Anbu ninja from Konoha. He has a good relationship with Tsunade and possesses a secret technique called Spirit Transformation Technique, which allows him to separate his soul from his body and possess and control the bodies of others."

This time, we are here on the orders of the Third Hokage to control A and try to lead us to kidnap Kyuhou and take him out of the village.

Firstly, it creates an excuse for Konoha to kill us openly and legitimately; secondly, it creates an opportunity for Minato Namikaze to rescue Kyuumei, thereby winning Kyuumei's heart.

Uchiha Hikaru recounted the memory fragments he had just seen using his eye-power genjutsu, another boring charade.

"How did you kidnap her? That girl seems to have stayed in the Senju clan's territory and hasn't come out since."

Fukai's face twitched. That vortex ninth-rank cultivator was right next to that person, and even all of them combined wouldn't be enough to defeat him.

"Today is the Senju clan's annual clan meeting. Who needs to go and preside over it? There's a barrier sealing off that area."

Uchiha Kodo revealed another piece of information he had seen, indicating that everything had already been planned out on the other side.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi!"

Ye Yue Ai was even more furious; it was too insidious and despicable.

"Damn it, how dare they?"

Kushina Uzumaki and Tamahane Uzumaki were even more furious. Although they had never met that clansman, he was, after all, their own clan.

How dare these people from Konoha scheme like that?

Although Vanilla Uzumaki remained silent, her hatred for the village only intensified; it was just as detestable as the Hidden Grass Village.

Tamura Hiroshi's eyes twitched; this script looked so familiar.

"What should we do?"

Ye Yue Ai suppressed his anger and looked at his junior brother. He decided that the task of using his brain should be left to his junior brother.

The others all looked over, waiting for his decision.

After thinking for a while, Tamura Hao said coldly, "Let's play along. Don't they want to use us as pawns? We can take this opportunity to make a profit."

The Senju clan has a rich collection of books, and I even suspect that, given the Second Hokage's personality, he would most likely leave behind a sealed book for the clan, at least containing the forbidden techniques he developed.

Previously, I wandered around the Senju clan's territory and identified two places: one was Grandma Mito's residence, and the other was the top floor of the Senju clan's library, where there was a very strong barrier seal.

"Teacher, immediately use the Summoning Jutsu to send a message to the Third Hokage, instructing him to use the Six Paths Tools to storm the Hokage Building in an hour and seize everything of value inside."

Since Hiruzen Sarutobi is going to scheme against us, let him know what it means to lose both his wife and his army.

Fukai didn't say much, and immediately took out paper and pen to write down a report. Uchiha Hikaru also extracted the information he obtained from Kato Dan's memories, including the structure of the Hokage Building and the secret area inside the Hokage Cliff behind it, as well as many barrier seals, and made a complete strategy.

He then formed hand seals and used the Summoning Jutsu to summon an Anbu ninja beast, stuffed the information into its mouth to release the Summoning Jutsu, and used this to return to Kumogakure with the information.

Tamura Hiroshi also didn't forget to pass on information to Lord Danzo; he wouldn't miss any opportunity to demonstrate his value.

"What should we do about her?"

After changing her clothes, Uzumaki Tamaya looked at Uchiha Mikoto, who had been knocked unconscious by someone. A living person like her is not easy to handle.

"Let Little Scorpion use chakra threads to control him and make him move with us."

Looking at the sleeping girl, Tamura Hao thought of Sasori, who had been staying in the room designing new puppets.

That little guy is a pure researcher, the kind who can work day and night without eating. He hasn't left his room for almost a month, and his meals have been brought in.

However, Scorpion is, after all, an excellent puppeteer, so controlling a living person should not be difficult for him.

The group quickly sprang into action, calling upon several other Cloud Village ninjas who were leading teams to participate in the Chunin Exams, and together they quietly made their way towards the Senju clan's territory.

Uchiha Hikaru even personally used genjutsu to confuse the ANBU ninjas monitoring the area; if you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way.

Uzumaki Yuya led the way, using Kagura's Mind's Eye to sense his surroundings and avoid all the Konoha ninjas. He appeared aggressive, as if he really wanted to take the clansman away.

With the perception of the Whirlpool Jade Leaf and familiarity with the route, Tamura Hao and his group quickly arrived at the Senju clan's territory.

(End of this chapter)