Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 216 Scheming for Hyuga

Tamura Hiroshi felt that Ms. Izumi needed further mental treatment, so he created another illusion for her. This time, he used the script from the White*Ni series, including those fan fiction versions, to create a completely new life for Ms. Izumi.

"Ms. Izumi, how did you feel this time?"

After undergoing a course of treatment, Tamura asked with concern.

Once again drenched in sweat, and with his lower body overflowing with desire, Shimura Izumi chuckled foolishly, his inner darkness increasing by one percentage point.

Indeed, it would be better if this world were destroyed, and that damned bastard should be devoured piece by piece.

"It seems the treatment isn't effective enough. We'll continue tomorrow."

Sensing the dangerous emotional fluctuations in the other party, Tamura Hiroshi knew that he had to continue tomorrow.

He is a persistent and determined person. Since he promised Lord Danzo that he would heal Miss Izumi, he will definitely heal her.

This also provides an opportunity to further study illusion magic and quickly transform one's mental space into a stable mental world.

He can now obtain life force from the Ten-Tails and Grell's energy. The only thing that is blocked is his mental power. He not only needs to find a way to improve the quality of his mental power, but also to improve its quantity.

It is his own spiritual power, not the eye power of the Ten-Tails.

Compared to the external forces that are constantly pursued in the Naruto world, he values ​​his own power more, which is the purest power that can be used in any situation.

All other external forces can only be auxiliary; they are related as surface and interior.

After leaving the room where Shimura Izumi was being held, Tamura Hiroshi returned to his own room, sat down on the sofa, and asked, "What's new?"

I just sensed Black Zetsu coming, so something has obviously happened again.

"Hinata Hizashi got married six months ago, and last month his wife was found to be pregnant. Since then, she's been drinking heavily every day. It seems like your plan targeting Hinata can begin now."

Black Zetsu revealed the information he had obtained earlier: although his main body had left Konoha, he had left behind a clone to continue monitoring the situation, especially the Hyuga clan.

His younger brother also had designs on the Hyuga clan, wanting to recruit some people and setting his sights on Hyuga Hizashi.

At other times, it's difficult to make plans. Although the incident back then left Hyuga Hizashi with resentment, he was still a member of the Hyuga clan. But now that he has a child, he certainly wouldn't want the child to repeat the same mistake.

Most parents are great; they will do many things for their children, including violating their own principles.

Hyuga Hizashi would probably be a good father.

"That's great news."

Tamura Hiroshi's smile deepened, but there was also a hint of doubt.

"Hizashi Hyuga got married so early?"

They got married a bit too early.

It's unclear whether the child in his wife's belly is Hyuga Neji; it's far too early.

"What happened back then was a huge blow to Hyuga Hizashi. Although he later became the head of a branch family, he didn't care about anything and mostly ignored the orders of the main family. This made Hyuga Hiashi and the other members of the main family very dissatisfied. So they found him a woman in the clan to marry, hoping to cultivate a new head of the branch family and that he would change and become more mature after having a wife and children."

Black is absolutely clear on this point. Last time, while Hyuga Hiashi was out fighting Otsutsuki Sharei, he sent a clone to infiltrate the Hyuga clan's territory to make many arrangements and conduct investigations.

No wonder.

Tamura Hao understood, and immediately found a sealing scroll, created a shadow clone to seal it, and handed it to Black Zetsu to take away.

He needs to have a serious talk with the head of the Hyuga branch family.

I've had this idea before, but the timing wasn't right. Now it is.

Black Zetsu moved quickly, arriving in Konoha without going to the Hyuga clan's territory, as Hiashi Hyuga's Tenseigan still needed to be guarded against.

Moreover, there's no need to rush this matter; there's plenty of time.

After waiting for several days, while Hyuga Hizashi accompanied his wife to the hospital for a check-up, Black Zetsu sneaked into the hospital bathroom, unfolded the scroll, and gave Tamura Hirokage a key, as well as a set of Konoha Hospital doctor's uniform and name tag.

Tamura Hiroki used his transformation technique to slightly alter his appearance according to the photo on his name tag, then put on the outfit and walked out of the bathroom.

"Mr. Hizashi, I am Dr. Masao Hiroba, an ophthalmologist. There are some things I need to talk to you about."

As Tamura Hikage walked toward Hyuga Hizashi, who was waiting in the waiting area, he spoke in his clone's voice.

"I don't need an eye transplant."

Hizashi Hyuga, his eyes blindfolded, replied indifferently.

Since his eyes were gouged out, he no longer needed eyes. Even when his father offered to transplant a pair of white eyes for him, he refused. Moreover, he had already adapted to the state of being without eyes.

"Mr. Hizashi no longer needs his eyes, but what about your child? He will eventually be branded as a caged bird. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it doesn't exist."

Tamura Hao said something in a low voice, and before Hyuga Hizashi could react, he turned and left.

Hyuga Hizashi's body stiffened, realizing that something was wrong with the other person, but he couldn't ignore what the other person said.

After a moment of silence, Hyuga Hizashi raised his hand, formed a hand seal, and left a shadow clone there to wait for his wife, before following the footsteps and leaving.

Not long after, they arrived at a consultation room on the second floor. There was an ophthalmology sign hanging on the door, and it was also the consultation room of Masao Hiroba. However, he was currently undergoing surgery in the operating room and would not be back for a while.

Who are you?

When Hyuga Hizashi came in and asked, he noticed that the other person's footsteps were not normal and that it was not a real body, but a clone. Clearly, there was something wrong with the person's identity.

"My name is Tamura Hiroshi, a Chunin from Kumogakure. I actually completed the Chunin Exams in your Konoha. However, I met Hizashi-kun earlier. Back then, I was chased by you two brothers. Fortunately, the Raikage came to our aid in time, otherwise we would have been in trouble. I couldn't beat Hizashi-kun back then."

Tamura Hiroshi did not hide anything and revealed his identity.

"Are you that boy who wields dual swords?"

Hyuga Hizashi recalled that he had also heard of the name Tamura Hiroshi.

"What does your Hidden Cloud Village want to do?"

He pondered the other party's intentions and had a vague guess.

"I'm sure you've heard about what our Hidden Cloud Village has been doing these past few years. Our Hidden Cloud Village is very eager for talent and welcomes all kinds of talented people to join us, especially ninja clans with bloodline limits."

In recent years, the Uzumaki clan, Kaguya clan, Hozuki clan, and Minazuki clan have been invited to join, along with some smaller ninja clans.

Just a few months ago, they reached an agreement with the head of the Uchiha clan to secretly transfer some Uchiha children to Kumogakure.

The Hyuga clan is a family with eye techniques on par with the Uchiha clan, but they are far inferior to the Uchiha in terms of high-level power. The root of the problem lies in the Caged Bird Seal.

Regardless of how the caged bird curse mark appeared, it has become a shackle for the Hyuga clan, and even more so for the branch family.

As the current head of the Hyuga branch family and a father, doesn't Hizashi-kun plan to do anything?

After speaking, Tamura Hiroshi waited quietly for Hyuga Hizashi's response.

It would have been much harder to persuade them in the past, but now that they are about to become a father, they have an additional perspective, and considering their own experiences, they will definitely make the right choice.

"You need to take one of my shadow clones to Kumogakure to see how those families are living now."

As expected, Hyuga Hizashi did not refuse, but he needed to go and investigate in person to make sure that his clansmen would not be mistreated by Kumogakure or even be used for experiments.

"Of course, that's possible. Also, I have some good news for you, Hizashi-kun: we've developed a way to break the Caged Bird Seal."

Tamura Hiroshi smiled; they were very sincere in this regard and weren't afraid of inspection.

Hyuga Hizashi was shocked by this, but he didn't say much. He immediately raised his hand, formed a hand seal, created a shadow clone, and got up to leave.

Whether or not to proceed depends on the outcome of the shadow clones' observations at Kumogakure. They also need to go there to investigate how to break the Caged Bird Seal.

Tamura Hao took out the sealing scroll he had previously used and sealed Hyuga Hizashi's shadow clone inside it. Black Zetsu appeared at the right time and took the sealing scroll away.

"Hyuga Hizashi's survival could bring an unknown amount of destiny."

Tamura Hao was quite looking forward to the power of destiny that Hyuga Hizashi could gain after his transformation.

Without lingering, he raised his hand and formed a hand seal to dispel the shadow clone.

The meeting between the two did not attract the attention of others. After all, Hyuga Hizashi had become blind, and even the Hyuga clan did not pay attention to him, let alone outsiders. Naturally, they would not waste manpower and resources to monitor the other party.

Black Zetsu then went to the Land of Waves again and handed the sealed scroll to Tamura Hao.

After sealing a shadow clone, Tamura Hao had someone use a summoning technique to send it to the village.

"What happened back then is quite a pity."

After hearing his disciple's words, the Third Raikage looked at Hyuga Hizashi's shadow clone with some regret.

"You can rest assured about the treatment you will receive after your relocation. In the name of the Raikage, I guarantee that your people will be treated well."

But you should have heard about the changes we've made in recent years. We're eliminating the ninja clan system, making the village a complete family, and avoiding conflicts and fights between ninja clans.

Therefore, your clansmen must no longer take on the form of a ninja clan after they move here. In exchange, as long as your clansmen contribute enough and pass various tests, they can learn any ninjutsu or secret technique of our Hidden Cloud Village, including Sage Mode…”

The Third Raikage explained everything clearly about the arrangements after the relocation, and Hyuga Hizashi's shadow clone listened attentively.

He didn't care about abolishing the ninja clan system; he only wanted his clansmen and his future children to live freely, do what they wanted, and no longer be bound by the Caged Bird Seal.

Moreover, he didn't like the ninja clan system, since he himself was a victim of that system.

Besides, he had also witnessed a lot of infighting between ninja clans. There were countless internal conflicts in Konoha, and the Uchiha clan was even crippled. He thought the changes in Kumogakure were a good thing.

"Xiao Hao, take Ri Cha and have a good look around the village."

After explaining everything clearly, and seeing that Hyuga Hizashi's shadow clone had no objection, the Third Raikage gestured to his disciple.

Previously it was just a verbal description; now it's time to see for yourself.

"Hizashi-kun, please come with me."

Tamura Hao nodded to Hinata and led her away from the Raikage's office.

As soon as Hizashi Hyuga left the Raikage's office, he immediately formed hand seals and used the Transformation Jutsu to change his appearance so as not to be seen by others.

The various ninja villages have spies infiltrating each other, and there must be spies from Konoha in Kumogakure as well. My identity cannot be exposed for the time being.

"Wood Release is truly an amazing power."

Stepping out of the Raikage Building and gazing at the World Tree that blots out the sky, Hyuga Hizashi couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of Wood Release. No wonder the First Hokage was able to quell the chaos and usher in the era of the ninja village with Wood Release.

"I'll take you to the Ninja Academy first. The children from the Uzumaki Kaguya and Hozuki families all attend the Ninja Academy."

Tamura suggested that they go to the ninja academy first, and see if those children would have a greater impact on the man who was about to become a father.

Hyuga Hizashi remained silent, following Tamura Hao forward, and soon arrived at the Ninja Academy.

"That one is called Kaguya Yamakawa. She is seven years old this year, but she is very tall and has already awakened the Shikotsumyaku bloodline."

"That aloof little boy is named Minazuki Hyouka. He is ten years old and can already use some basic ice-style ninjutsu."

"That kid over there who looks so silly and cute is from the Uzumaki clan. Don't let his age fool you, he has more chakra than I do."

……

As they walked along the corridors outside the classrooms, Tamura Hiroshi pointed out the ninja children to Hyuga Hizashi.

He had seen the information and photos of those ninja children, and had even been dragged by Kushina Uzumaki to hand out gifts to those Uzumaki boys and girls several times, so he was quite familiar with them.

Hyuga Hizashi remained silent, but watched intently, a sense of longing growing within him.

The Hidden Cloud Village seems really nice. The atmosphere here is quite different from that in Konoha, giving people a sense of relaxation.

"Eye roll?"

Hyuga Hizashi suddenly stopped in his tracks and saw several pairs of Byakugan eyes, which were definitely the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan.

Turning to look at the boy beside him, could it be that the Hidden Cloud Village had been secretly abducting members of their Hyuga clan all along?

"They are not of the Hyuga clan bloodline, but they are related to your Hyuga clan in some way."

Several years ago, a group of mysterious people attacked our Hidden Cloud Village. They claimed to be members of the Otsutsuki clan, living on the moon, and possessing eyes similar to your Hyuga Byakugan.

We spent a huge amount of money to kill four of them, then used their bloodline genes to create several clones, and even used their essence to induce artificial pregnancy.

Those little guys were clones from back then; they had some physical defects, but they've been mostly cured.

Tamura Hao explained that those little kids were clones created back then.

Although there are some defects at the genetic level due to being a clone, these can be resolved by nourishing the life water of the World Immortal Tree, without affecting physical growth and cultivation.

"Otsutsuki!"

Hyuga Hizashi frowned, having never heard of this clan name.

However, since the other party possesses the Byakugan, it must be related to their Hyuga clan.

Perhaps my father and eldest brother know these secrets.

"So, there are already children from the Hyuga clan in Kumogakure?"

He suddenly asked a question. He had heard about artificial insemination before, and as someone who had been through it, he naturally knew the principles behind female pregnancy.

If things were really done that way, Kumogakure would definitely already have children from their Hyuga clan.

"There are quite a few."

Tamura Hao did not deny that he was the one who proposed artificial insemination. He wanted to find women in the village who had lost their husbands, did not want to remarry, but still wanted children, and use the genes of those bloodline ninjas to create embryos for those women to carry to term.

"How many?"

Hyuga Hizashi stared intently at the boy before him, his expression not looking too good.

The actions of the Hidden Cloud Village are truly outrageous; now, who knows how many of their Hyuga children have been killed?

"When I last checked the records, it seemed that over a thousand widowed women were willing to carry the bloodline of your Hyuga family."

After thinking it over, Tamura Hiroshi gave a rough figure, though he wasn't sure of the exact number, as it had been half a year since he last visited.

Moreover, the village has very generous welfare policies in this regard. For each child born to a bloodline heir, the village rewards the woman with a house and a substantial bonus. The village also covers all expenses related to medical care, upbringing, and education, which is very attractive to ordinary women.

Although it sounds a bit outrageous, we have no choice but to speed up the process for the sake of future unification.

Of course, such a comprehensive security measure must be in place. Fortunately, the Nine-Tails has the ability to sense good and evil, so as long as the arrangements are made, all those spies and traitors can be found, preventing the leakage of information.

It doesn't need to be kept secret forever; it can simply be delayed until the next Shinobi World War, after the establishment of a Shinobi Nation.

By then, it was too late for other ninja villages to imitate them.

Hyuga Hizashi's shadow clone remained silent; the Hidden Cloud Village's actions were utterly inhuman.

"Why are you still looking for me?"

He was puzzled. If the Hidden Cloud Village could artificially create the Hyuga bloodline, why did they need to contact him?

"In order to give the ninja world an explanation, we will hide this method for a short period of time, and also to give those children an explanation so that they can better accept their own origins."

Tamura Hiroshi gave a brief reply, explaining that there were many reasons for doing so, which he couldn't elaborate on one by one.

"How are you going to move people out of Konoha? How can I cooperate?"

After a long silence, Hyuga Hizashi inquired about the specific plan.

"Won't you take another look?"

Tamura Hiroshi was surprised. Was he really that decisive?

That's enough.

Hyuga Hizashi shook his head slightly, realizing that Kumogakure was indeed a better fit for the Hyuga children.

"You need to select suitable candidates from the branch families, those who can integrate into our Hidden Cloud Village..."

Tamura Hiroshi didn't waste any time and stated their standards.

Hyuga Hizashi listened attentively, without arguing against those standards.

He didn't want to bring the adult members of his clan over either. Those people's hearts had long since died, and rashly breaking the seal on the caged bird might cause them to lose control of their minds, which would likely become a hidden danger.

He values ​​children more, and his age standard for women is higher, which is understandable because women can integrate better, and they can simply start a new family.

After listening and discussing for a long time, and confirming that everything was in order, Hyuga Hizashi's shadow clones were released on their own.

Hyuga Hizashi, far away in the Hyuga clan's territory in Konoha, received the memories of the shadow clone. His expression changed repeatedly before he finally stood up.

"Huizi, I'm going to the hospital."

Picking up his walking stick, Hyuga Hizashi prepared to go to the hospital.

He needs a pair of eyes, even if they are just ordinary eyes.

"Why are you going to the hospital?"

Hyuga Keiko, who was cooking, was puzzled.

"I've thought it through. For your sake and the child's, I can't keep going down like this. I need to be able to see again. I'll come back for dinner."

After speaking earnestly, Hyuga Hizashi finally walked out.

Hyuga Keiko was stunned. It took her a while to come back to her senses and continue cooking, but a tear appeared in the corner of her eye, and she was overjoyed.

The husband finally cheered up, and their little family finally had hope. The future will definitely get better and better.

(End of this chapter)