Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 24 Sand Village Passive

Luo Sha's expression turned solemn, and he paid even more attention to the young man, even harboring a hint of murderous intent in his heart.

Tamura Hao sensed the increased malice, but ignored it. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Your footsteps are heavier than Garura's. There should also be a layer of sand covering your skin. It shouldn't be ordinary sand; it should be much heavier."

I've heard that the Third Kazekage possessed Magnet Release, and his chakra had a powerful magnetic force that allowed him to control iron sand in battle. Your bloodline limit should also be Magnet Release.

Magnet Release is far more powerful than Sand Manipulation Technique in combat. The Third Kazekage is even known as the strongest Kazekage of all time, so you should be just as good in the future.

High-density magnetic release material can make your magnetic release more powerful, but it can also be a disadvantage. As long as it is used against earth release ninjutsu that has gravity enhancement, your magnetic release material will be completely suppressed and difficult to mobilize.

If you can use a wide-range sealing technique, it should be able to effectively counter your Magnet Release.

In terms of personality, I see coldness and a sense of responsibility, as well as ambition, or rather, aspiration. In addition, given the special nature of Magnet Release in Sunagakure today, your goal should be the position of the Fourth Kazekage.

Moreover, you are the leader among the three of you, so you should be the one in charge of this mission. In addition, with your Magnet Release, I guess you must be a disciple of the Third Kazekage. Other young geniuses wouldn't be qualified to meet the Raikage.

Finally, there were the several eye contact you and Carolo exchanged during the meal earlier. You two must be a couple. Judging from Carolo's shy gaze, you probably haven't been dating for very long.

After saying this, Tamura Hao ignored the three people's expressions and picked up his juice to drink.

The warm pool water paired with the cool juice was so refreshing, just like sunbathing on the beach, and there were two beautiful women next to me too.

All three fell silent, but Rasa's malice intensified, and for the first time, it was specifically directed at Tamura Hao, making Tamura Hao clearly feel it.

Tamura Hao didn't react much to this, but he kept it in mind and planned to get rid of this guy when he had the chance.

"I need time to memorize the chakra training techniques. We'll come back here tomorrow."

As promised, Gallo naturally didn't have a ready-made scroll of technique notes; she would have to write them down after returning to the inn.

However, this little brother is really strong; he managed to figure out so much in such a short time.

Is this what a strategist-type ninja is like?

Perhaps Lord Ebizo also possesses this insight!

"Thank you so much, Caroline-neechan!"

Tamura Hao's smile deepened. Acquiring the chakra thread training technique would be of great help to him, especially since he was going to the battlefield in the Land of Whirlpools. He could use the chakra threads in conjunction with the explosive tags to ensure his self-protection.

On the other side, Yecang was having some existential doubts, feeling as if that brat had seen right through her.

Are all ninjas from Kumogakure of this quality, or is it just an exception?

I hope it's the latter!

The four of them finished their bath in silence. Luo Sha and the other two had no interest in playing in the entertainment center and went straight back to the hotel.

The three of them gathered in a room, and all were rather silent.

Karura was writing from memory with the pen and blank scroll she had just bought, but she couldn't help thinking about that boy.

Is the education system in Hidden Cloud Village really that strong?

"Should we still contact him?"

Leaning against the wall and fiddling with a kunai, Yekura asked, "That brat has surprised me quite a bit, even astonished me."

Although the opponent is weak, his mentality is terrifying, giving her a sense of dread. His future status in Kumogakure will definitely not be low, and it is very necessary to learn about such a person.

Karura, who was writing, turned her attention to the little brother and also paid great attention to him, not knowing whether he would be a friend or foe in the future.

I hope they're not enemies!

Luo Sha pondered for a long time before finally shaking his head.

"We're not experts in this area. If we continue to contact him, he'll discover more information about us. Besides, with someone like that, we won't be able to tell anything if he intentionally hides it."

They might even put on a facade to mislead our understanding, which would be even more counterproductive.

All three of them were combat-oriented ninjas, not skilled at detecting and investigating enemies, and this was Kumogakure, where many methods were unusable.

Will he participate in the project in the Land of Whirlpools?

Yekura asked again, "Although that kid is young, he is not stupid at all. In some aspects, he is even stronger than a Jonin. I wonder if he will participate in the upcoming War of the Land of Whirlpools."

"Even if he goes, it would probably only be to be guided by his elders to adapt to war; he's too young to be a decision-maker."

Although Rasa was shocked by the kid's intelligence, his age was a major disadvantage. Even if the Hidden Cloud Village and the Raikage's son valued his wisdom, they would not allow him to make decisions in a war.

War is not child's play, even if they don't have the right to do so now.

"Our Sand Village's initiative in sending an envoy this time was too passive."

Suddenly, Rasa sighed. He knew very well that their proactive mission to plan the war against the Whirlpool Country would only put them in a passive position.

But there was no other way; they desperately needed a tailed beast sealing technique that could perfectly seal and utilize the One-Tailed Beast.

Because the One-Tailed Beast not only possesses powerful Magnet Release, which amplifies its combat power in environments like the desert, but its chakra also has the characteristics of sealing and breaking seals. Ordinary sealing techniques simply cannot seal it, nor can they seal it for long.

This caused the tail to frequently go berserk, resulting in huge losses to the village.

Even the Third Hokage's Iron Sand Magnet Release couldn't suppress the One-Tailed Beast. Although his own Gold Sand Magnet Release could use the weight of the gold sand to suppress the One-Tailed Beast's Magnet Release sand, he was too old and his strength was far from enough to suppress the One-Tailed Beast.

Although we now have a Jinchūriki with the One-Tailed Beast, it is still not perfect.

In particular, Sunagakure only has one tailed beast, while Iwagakure, Kumogakure and Kirigakure each have two tailed beasts. Konoha only has one nine-tailed beast, but it is the strongest tailed beast.

In this respect, Sunagakure is at a serious disadvantage; he has never even seen the One-Tailed Beast release a Tailed Beast Ball that can destroy the world.

Could it be that the One-Tailed Beast can't use its Tailed Beast Ball?

That would be too passive. The war in the ninja world in the future would inevitably be the domain of the Jinchuriki, the Tailed Beasts. Those Tailed Beast Balls are devastating, and ordinary ninjas simply cannot withstand them.

They must perfectly control the power of the tailed beasts, and sealing techniques are the key to this.

At the same time, in the Raikage's office, the Third Raikage looked at the intelligence report handed over by the Anbu and was speechless.

"That brat is too reckless. He actually contacted ninjas from another country in the village without permission and even made a deal. Anyone else would have been arrested long ago."

"What did he do now?"

Tu Tai, who was busy at another desk, looked up and wondered what the kid was up to now.

"Look!"

The Third Raikage tossed the report over, but with a smile on his face, clearly not truly angry.

"Rasa! The Fourth Kazekage!"

After reading the report, Tu Tai seemed thoughtful, then smiled, feeling even more gratified.

"He was able to glean and analyze so much information in such a short time; he's far more capable in this regard than I imagined."

This child is more suitable to be his disciple, and will be able to take over his position and assist the fourth generation in the future.

(End of this chapter)