Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 305 Ninja Contest for Marriage

"Fushiko Village? You wouldn't happen to be a candidate for village chief of Fushiko Village, would you?"

Sensing the girl's fighting spirit, Tamura Hiroshi felt that he might be being targeted.

He had seen the tradition of Fushiko Village in the documents, and that tradition was limited to candidates for village chief.

"It's better if you know our rules, then let's fight!"

Nadeshiko drew the long sword from her back. She had finally encountered a strong person, and one who was also very handsome. She couldn't let this opportunity slip by.

"Fighting is fine, but according to the rules of your Futsuko Village, if you win, you'll drag me back to the village. What if I win?"

Tamura Hao felt this was an opportunity. Nadeshiko Village was the land of women in the Naruto world, and they were also skilled in ninjutsu and taijutsu, making them a perfect match for their Hidden Cloud Village.

Moreover, there are still quite a few bachelors in their Hidden Cloud Village. Even though they have tried their best to arrange marriages, the ratio of male to female ninjas is still unbalanced. Most male ninjas prefer to marry a female ninja, as this not only allows them to have more in common, but also results in more outstanding children.

Jealousy and rivalry have been a constant occurrence in the village, sometimes escalating into fights. Teacher Raikage has been troubled by this and has even suggested increasing the proportion of female elf children he is training.

However, this is a long-term solution that cannot quench immediate thirst; it will take more than a decade for those children to grow up.

We need to find a way to settle the single male ninjas of the next ten years or so. If we can't solve the problem within the village, we'll have to bring in people from outside.

Since Nadeshiko Village is mostly women, there must be quite a few female ninjas of marriageable age. It would be a good opportunity to bring them over to balance things out.

"If you win, I'll go with you. It's fair."

Fuko answered without the slightest hesitation. This kind of thing had happened before, and if you really encountered such a strong person, you couldn't miss the opportunity no matter what.

Moreover, she is very confident in her abilities.

"No need for that. I already have several wives. If I defeat you, you have to promise me one thing."

Tamura Hiroshi was secretly preparing to dig a pit for himself. This matter couldn't be handled forcefully; he would have to use a little trickery.

"Do you already have several wives?"

Fuko was slightly disappointed that she was late, but it was fate to meet such a strong person, and it wouldn't be a loss to spar with him.

"Tell me what it is first."

With that in mind, Fushiko Kaori decided to listen to the other party's terms first.

"I have quite a few brothers who are still single. I've heard that your Fushiko Village has many high-quality female ninjas. I'd like to take my brothers there for a ninja contest to find wives. If the two sides like each other, they can get married."

When revealing his ultimate goal, Tamura deliberately kept the number of people vague.

We, the people of Kumogakure, are all brothers and sisters, so it's perfectly reasonable to bring over several thousand people.

"That's great! Win or lose, I can take you to our village."

Fushiko's eyes lit up; she couldn't possibly refuse such a good thing.

Although in order to maintain female rule, only women in the village can cultivate, and there is even a special secret medicine that will only give birth to girls if a woman becomes pregnant, this has also caused some problems.

It's a good thing that male ninjas are now taking the initiative to come to the village to hold a ninja contest to find a husband.

Xia Rixing, standing to the side, couldn't help but facepalm, realizing the guy's sinister intentions—he wanted to swallow the entire Nadeshiko Village whole.

"Alright, how do you want to fight?"

Tamura Hao smiled broadly; he liked this kind of straightforward young lady.

"There are no limits; just go all out in this battle."

Fushiko looked very serious. Although they were far apart before and her perception was not very clear, her strength was definitely strong and she was a formidable opponent. She could not be careless.

"Go all out? I'll give it my all!"

Tilting his head, Tamura Hao's body shone with silver light as he entered Light Release Chakra Mode, instantly reaching his peak condition.

Sage Mode is outdated for him; a minor Sage Body is a permanent, perfect Sage Mode, or even more perfect.

Nadeshiko Kaori, who possessed sensory abilities, was so shocked that she couldn't speak. This chakra was too strong; in her perception, it was like a sun, and even her own chakra was suppressed and stagnant, making it difficult to mobilize.

Immediately afterward, a flash of silver light appeared, and a long sword was pressed against his throat.

"Miss, the battle is over. You've lost. We'll go to your village tomorrow."

Tamura Hao casually sheathed the Masamune sword and deactivated his Light Release Chakra Mode, displaying his signature gentle smile.

"So strong!"

As the oppressive aura created by the powerful chakra dissipated, Nadeshiko Kaori regained control of her body. Her legs were even a little weak, and she had to lean on her long sword to steady herself.

"How are you so strong?"

Fuko Kaori couldn't understand why she was considered the strongest in the village, otherwise she wouldn't have been a candidate for village chief.

The teacher is getting old, and his physical condition has declined considerably, far from what it was when he was younger.

Their Nadeshiko Village focuses on training in ninjutsu and taijutsu, so physical fitness is very important. Therefore, she is the strongest and not much worse than her teacher at his peak, but just now she felt that there was a big gap between her and this person.

That would be just like the sun in the sky, completely incomparable.

How could there be such a strong ninja in the world?

"Nadesico Village is small, but the ninja world is vast. You should come out and see more of the world."

After saying that, Tamura Hiroshi returned to the house at the bottom of the pit to prepare it up, as he would be staying there that night.

After all, the people of Xingren Village were already terrified, and there was no need to frighten them further. This was the main reason why he came down to inspect the interior. Taking that support artifact as a collectible was only secondary.

Meanwhile, he pondered the next steps. First, he needed to notify the village and gather all the single men in the village to prepare so that he could immediately start the ninja marriage contest once he arrived in Futsuko Village.

After pondering quietly for a while, he created a shadow clone and used the Heavenly Delivery Technique to send it back to the village.

Of course, the Heavenly Delivery Technique he used was an improved version, based on his own Light Release chakra, rather than the previous Lightning Release chakra.

The requirements for execution are higher, but at least it no longer requires the assistance of altar ninja tools; it can be performed by oneself alone.

"Are you his wife?"

Having finally recovered, Nadeshiko looked curiously at Natsumi, who was cleaning. The woman next to that man must be his wife.

"no!"

Xia Rixing categorically denied it, saying that the ghost was that guy's wife.

"His wives must all be very strong, right?"

Fushiko continued to ask questions, feeling that the wife of such a strong person must not be weak, and picked up a broom to help clean up.

"They are all very strong, much stronger than me."

Xia Rixing nodded. Those older sisters were all terrifyingly strong. Even Kushina and Vanilla, who were about the same age as her, possessed formidable strength. If they unleashed their full power, she wouldn't be able to withstand even a single blow.

She couldn't help but feel a little envious of this.

Leaving aside the two exchanging words, on the other side of the Raikage building, Tsuchida, having received the information brought back by Tamura Hirokage's clone, immediately took action and used the Heavenly Delivery Technique to notify the Third Raikage, who was far away at the front line, to send all the single men in the ninja army back as soon as possible.

The Third Raikage was holding a battle meeting with Onoki and the others at the front line when his son pushed open the door and rushed in, whispering the news from the village into his ear.

"real?"

The Third Raikage was shocked upon hearing this, and then overjoyed.

Is there really such a good thing?

"It can't be wrong."

Ye Yue Ai gave an affirmative response, saying that her junior brother was always reliable in handling matters.

"Go and prepare as soon as possible, send the person back to the village as quickly as possible, and let the village get ready as well. Make sure they have their clothes and everything is ready, and dress them up smartly."

The Third Raikage decisively gave the order, even though it would cost them four thousand ninja on this front, because dealing with those lone wolves was more important than the war itself.

There was no other way; because their Hidden Cloud Village had a much stronger financial foundation, they had significantly expanded their ninja roster, and the village now had 30,000 ninjas in active service.

The total number of bachelors is about 6,000, ranging in age from 18 to 40. These are all problems, and now that such an opportunity has come up, they naturally have to seize it.

"I'll get on it right away!"

Ye Yue Ai decisively left and began to handle the matter.

Fortunately, they have been vigorously developing the railway transportation system in recent years, not only extending the railway to this area but also upgrading the train's power system multiple times.

At the current speed of the train, we can send the person back to the village tonight, and after they've packed up, they can go to Fushiko Village tomorrow.

"I'm sorry, there's been some trouble in the village, and we need to send about four thousand people back. But don't worry, they'll be there tonight to replace them."

Seeing the puzzled expressions on Onoki's and the others' faces, the Third Raikage chuckled, indicating that it was nothing serious.

Seeing that the Third Raikage didn't want to talk about it, the others didn't press him for details.

Moreover, this is the main battlefield of Kumogakure, and the Kumogakure ninja army is the main force there, with a full ten thousand ninja soldiers. There is no fear that Kumogakure will cause any problems.

Yoruichi acted swiftly, gathering all the single male ninjas in the camp in less than half an hour and loading them all onto a high-speed train to be sent to the village.

Meanwhile, the village chief ordered all the barbershops, clothing stores, and other shops in the village to prepare, first tidying up the two thousand single men in the village and making them look presentable, and then tidying up the four thousand men who had returned from the front lines.

After all, it's a blind date, and they even have to swallow up the entire Fushiko Village, so they naturally have to maintain a good image.

He even asked his wife to personally give lectures to the single men, teaching them various matchmaking techniques.

Leaving aside the chaotic scene in Kumogakure, on the other side of Hoshigakure, Tamura Hao and his two companions were resting in a wooden hut in a meteorite crater.

Tamura Hiroshi never compromises on his own abilities, and he always brings ample equipment with him on his trips. This is especially true now that he has the support of his two capable wives, Karura and Vanilla Uzumaki, making him even more well-prepared.

In addition, with the starting space, it can hold as much as you want.

So they started eating hot pot right there in the sacred training ground of Hoshinin Village. Nadeshiko Kaori ate with gusto, her mouth dripping with oil, and even though her lips were a little swollen, she just couldn't stop.

After a hearty meal and drinks, the three chatted while sipping chilled juice. It was mainly Fushiko who did the talking, recounting her experiences and the affairs of the village.

Of course, he only talked about the surface things; he didn't mention anything that involved village secrets.

"Don't you like your village?"

Sensing the frustration in the young lady's heart, Tamura Hao seized the opportunity to speak.

"It's not that I dislike the village, but rather that I dislike some of the rules within it."

Nadeshiko took a sip of juice, and couldn't help but think of her father who had passed away in despair.

The low status of men in the village has become a problem. My own father was unhappy and died of depression when I was a child.

There are many people like my father, and they are all unhappy.

"I know something about the situation in your village; that kind of structure is bound to cause problems."

Men tend to have a stronger sense of self-esteem than women, and in the outside world, men are the dominant force. However, after visiting your Fushiko Village, the situation is completely reversed. It's hard for anyone to bear this psychological gap.

This will inevitably breed conflict, and eventually lead to tragedy.

Tamura Hiroshi could imagine the situation in Nadeshiko Village, just like so many tragic male compatriots in his previous life.

In my past life, men were probably the most overworked men in the world. Many women were brainwashed and manipulated by capitalism, becoming quite bizarre. As a result, the divorce rate was rising year after year, while the marriage rate was declining year after year, and it was only a matter of time before it became negative.

The smarter men have completely abandoned domestic relationships and turned their attention abroad, starting cross-border romances. These relationships are economical, loving, and virtuous, making the difference quite obvious.

In Fushiko Village, the situation was even more extreme. The men not only lacked strength, but they also lost their dignity. It would be strange if problems didn't arise.

"But that's how our village survives, and that's how our village has been able to continue."

Fuko was very conflicted and helpless about this. Her teacher had talked to her about the problems in the village. After all, she was being groomed as a successor, and as the village chief, she had to consider those issues, so she had a deeper understanding of them.

"That's not your way of life; it's just a way for some vested interests to maintain their own interests."

Tamura Hao was seriously trying to fool her; he would need this young lady's cooperation to complete his strategy for conquering Nadeshiko Village.

Xia Rixing, standing nearby, seemed to understand someone's scheme. She gave him a disdainful look, knowing that this bastard was about to lie again.

"How to maintain their own interests?"

This completely new interpretation surprised Nadeshiko Kaori, and after thinking about it carefully, it seemed to make sense.

"In addition to material conditions such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation, a person's life also needs spiritual fulfillment."

Spiritual fulfillment can be broadly categorized into three main aspects: family affection, friendship, and romantic love, with family affection and romantic love being the most important.

The system in your village has severely disrupted the spiritual life of every family, causing love to decay and family ties to deteriorate, inevitably leading to one tragedy after another…”

Tamura Hao was very serious about his deception, and since this young lady was dissatisfied with the village's situation, he could use that as a starting point to completely sway her.

Unaware of the man's sinister intentions, Fushiko listened more and more attentively, even finding the arguments quite reasonable and agreeing with them.

The village definitely needs to change. We can't let the interests of a few people destroy everyone's families and create one tragedy after another.

Xia Rixing, standing to the side, didn't want to watch. She knew that the older sister had been completely fooled, and that Fushiko Village would inevitably be swallowed up next.

However, this is not a bad thing; at least for most people in Futsuko Village, it is a good thing.

Joining the Hidden Cloud Village offers even more benefits, such as eternal youth, something no woman could resist.

He kept up this charade all night, until the next morning when the Third Hoshikage personally brought ten children to report for duty. Only then did Tamura Hao reluctantly stop his charade.

The Third Hoshikage looked nervously at Tamura Hiroshi as he walked out. These children were all handpicked by him; they were not only talented but also quick-witted.

"Are these the children?"

Tamura Hao sized up the ten little boys and girls. They were indeed quite nice. Although they all seemed a bit shy, their eyes were clear and bright, unlike the silly and cute type like Nawaki.

"Your Excellency Hao, Xia Ri, I'll be leaving these children in your care from now on."

The Third Hokage adopted a very humble attitude. He had completely recognized the reality, or rather, the gap between them. Compared to those truly strong ninja villages, Hoshigakure was far too weak.

This Lord Hao alone could have wiped them out single-handedly, and there are many other powerful figures like him in the Hidden Cloud Village.

The difference is enormous!

"Come stand next to me, I'll take you away."

Tamura Hiroshi still wore his signature gentle smile and waved for the little ones to come over.

Ten little boys and girls glanced at their village chief grandfather, who nodded, and then they walked over timidly.

"Don't be afraid. Your sister is going to take you to a good place to learn, to become stronger, and then come back to change the village and make it a better place."

Xia Rixing knelt down and stroked the children's heads to comfort them, placing high hopes on these children.

They don't all need to come back. Just two or three back can bring about change in the village. These are the sparks of hope, representing the future of the village.

With Xia Rixing's comforting words, the children calmed down considerably.

Tamura Hao used his own Light Release chakra to form a protective shield that enveloped everyone, and then used the Heavenly Delivery Technique, transforming into a beam of light that shot towards a certain direction.

Before leaving, he glanced at a big tree out of the corner of his eye, a subtle smile playing on his lips.

"That direction isn't the Land of Lightning, is it?"

The Third Hoshikage stared blankly in the direction from which the silver light was emitted, but there was nothing he could say. After all, the person had already left. He could only pray that those little guys could learn more in Kumogakure and bring it back to the village.

At least after returning, he can set up the ninja academy and continuously train excellent ninjas for the village.

He was naturally aware of the existence of the Ninja Academy and had even considered establishing a small Ninja Academy in the village, but unfortunately, the Star Ninja Village had too little foundation and there was nothing to teach.

As for the ninjas in the village, although they all have unique skills, they don't share them.

This is also the tragedy of the small ninja villages. Not only does their Star Ninja Village lack a ninja academy, but neither do the other small ninja villages. That academy is exclusive to the Five Great Ninja Villages, and it is also the foundation of the Five Great Ninja Villages' strength.

If we could obtain the ninja academy's teaching materials and methods from Kumogakure, even just their lowest-level elementary ninja version, it would be enough to propel the village forward and give it a better future.

What the Third Hoshikage didn't notice was that a figure was hidden in the woods near the crater—it was Akahoshi, who had been knocked unconscious yesterday by Tamura Hao's killing intent and chakra pressure.

"hateful!"

Akahoshi stared resentfully in the direction where the silver light disappeared. Although he had suffered a great blow yesterday, his resentment towards Natsumi and Kumogakure had only intensified, and his greed had grown even stronger.

The secret technique that person used was extremely similar to their Peacock Magic, but even more powerful; it must have borrowed the power of the stars.

He was determined to take back the Star. Once he did, he would gain that power and dominate the ninja world.

(End of this chapter)