Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 307 The Changed Future

"The overall standard of living in your village is rather low!"

The next day, Tamura Hiroshi received the overall data on Futsuko Village, and after reviewing it, he felt it was terrible.

Because the Nadeshiko Village only has children with men who are ninjas, all their offspring have chakra potential; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the entire village is a warrior.

However, due to their mediocre cultivation methods and lack of sufficient resources, these girls' strength was relatively average.

Most of them were at the Genin level, Chunin made up less than 10%, Jonin were even fewer, and only Nadeshiko and her apprentice were at the Kage level. Furthermore, the old village chief could only exert the strength of an elite Jonin due to his declining physical condition.

That makes sense, considering they're not from a major ninja village; having this level of strength is already quite impressive.

"Our Fushiko Village is certainly no match for your Kumogakure Village."

Fushiko rolled her eyes. She was well aware of the village's situation. Most ninjas could only practice pure taijutsu, and only those with excellent aptitude could learn complete ninjutsu and taijutsu.

Furthermore, only their wind-attribute ninjutsu is complete; their inheritance of other attributes is much weaker.

Finally, there's the issue of resources. Although Nadeshiko Village has a large population, almost entirely composed of ninjas, its overall strength is still far behind that of the major ninja villages. It can only be considered somewhat respectable among the smaller ninja villages.

That's right. Even among the smaller ninja villages, they were only considered to be in the upper-middle range, far inferior to villages like Amegakure and Uzushiogakure.

"I propose that we hold a temporary cram school for you to catch up on the ninja school courses in our Hidden Cloud Village, and then you can go to a higher-level ninja school according to your age."

Those lacking in natural talent need even more knowledge to build a foundation and develop their potential, making it possible to become a Jonin. Those with good natural talent can even reach Kage level.

Tamura Hao understood this principle. He didn't want a pretty face or a mere breeding machine; becoming a strong person would be the best outcome.

"Can all of this be cultivated to the level of a Kage-level expert?"

Fuko was taken aback, knowing that the list she had given contained over a hundred talented individuals of the same generation.

I thought becoming a Jonin was good enough, but who would have thought I could become a Kage-level ninja.

She was aware of the new power system that had emerged in the ninja world in recent years, and she also knew what a Kage-level powerhouse meant.

He himself was a Kage-level powerhouse, but he was the only one in the entire village. Even his teachers were unable to unleash their Kage-level strength due to their age.

Now, their Fushiko Village actually has over a hundred people who can cultivate to the Shadow-level strength, this is just too much...

"The depth of our Hidden Cloud Village is beyond your imagination."

Tamura Hiroshi smiled, feeling a sense of pride and satisfaction.

The village's changes and improvements over the years are largely due to its own efforts, and this foundation has finally taken shape.

"Very good!"

"Wave!"

Nadeshiko Kaori excitedly gave him a kiss. She had been worried about her compatriots' future after they went to Kumogakure, but now she could finally relax.

Judging from the level of training they've put in, the Hidden Cloud Village's sincerity is absolutely evident.

"Why did you launch a sneak attack?!"

Tamura Hao was displeased. He quickly took out a towel, wet it with water, and then wiped his face. He even took out a bar of soap and rubbed his face with it to try not to leave any scent so that Vanilla would find out.

This scene left Fushiko with a black line on her forehead. She snorted coldly and turned away angrily.

However, he was stopped before he had taken more than a few steps.

"There is another matter. In our Hidden Cloud Village, we have a personal morality system based on the morality of people's hearts. Once a person's moral level is too low, those welfare benefits will be stopped. If it becomes negative, it will affect the welfare benefits of their children, and even their schooling."

This doesn't apply to outsiders, but to the entire village, including even the Raikage.

Tamura Hiroshi felt that this point had to be made clear beforehand to avoid any trouble later.

This is similar to the points system for driver's licenses in my previous life, mainly to better prevent uncivilized behavior and improve the overall happiness index of the village.

This is very necessary. In my previous life, the driver's license system greatly reduced traffic accidents. Unfortunately, this system was not expanded, which led to many heartbreaking and bizarre things happening in society, causing the moral standards of the entire society to plummet.

"Does that include you?"

She turned around and glared angrily at someone, thinking that this big liar had no morals whatsoever.

"Of course it is included, but my children are all registered under my wife's name, and I don't need those basic welfare benefits myself."

Tamura Hiroshi told the truth, appearing very candid.

He proposed the system, so he naturally had to set an example. As a result, his moral rating was always negative, mainly because too many people reported him, and the reporters were his own wives.

"You're ruthless!"

She glared at someone through gritted teeth, then left, her breath puffed out.

That swindler is getting more and more despicable; he stops pretending after he's used people up.

Tamura Hao stayed in Fushiko Village for a few days. After everything was settled, he opened the spatial gate again and sent everyone to Kumogakure Village, leaving only Fushiko Kaori and Natsumi Hoshino behind.

Without delay, Tamura Hiroshi used the Heavenly Delivery Technique to travel to the Land of Demons.

"What a convenient ninjutsu!"

Looking around at her surroundings, especially at the palace in the distance, Nadeshiko was still very surprised and amazed, even though she had experienced it once before.

"Is that the priestess's palace?"

Gazing at the palace in the distance, Tamura Hiroshi asked.

He originally didn't want to bring Nadeshiko Kaori along, but as soon as she heard that he was coming to the Land of Demons, she insisted on coming along and said that the mission she had been carrying out was entrusted to Nadeshiko Village by the priestess of the Land of Demons, to investigate a mysterious organization.

"Although I haven't been there, I've learned about it before, and the priestess specifically instructed us in her letter not to send anyone to make contact, but to investigate that mysterious force in secret."

Fuko replied, her expression becoming more serious.

She has been here for several months and has found some clues about that mysterious force. She has even fought with some of the people in it, all of whom are very troublesome.

However, with this swindler involved, those other people are nothing but dirt chickens and dogs.

"You have a commission relationship with the shrine maiden. Go in first and have a chat with her."

After saying this, Tamura Hao took a step forward. Even without using his light-escape technique, his speed was extremely fast, as if he had shrunk the distance between people.

"Does he really have many powerful wives?"

Watching someone's figure disappear quickly into the distance, Fuko Kaori couldn't help but glance at Natsumi Hoshino beside her. Before Natsumi Hoshino could speak, she added unhappily, "How could someone with his personality possibly make so many powerful female ninjas fall in love with him?"

After spending a few days together, I finally discovered the scoundrel's despicable character. He acted very well before going to the village, like a considerate and warm-hearted man. But after the blind date was over and he had taken advantage of the entire Fushiko village, he immediately changed his tune.

"I can't explain it clearly, but he can be a real jerk sometimes. He often does inhuman things, and you shouldn't believe anything he says."

Xia Rixing still harbored resentment; that guy's heart was absolutely dark and transparent.

I really can't understand how Tsunade and the others, who hated that bastard so much back then, ended up becoming his wives.

Most importantly, it was Tsunade and Mikoto who persuaded her to join them and take revenge on that guy for the first time, but she ended up being bullied terribly.

Now those women have all become that guy's wives and have had so many children, which she sees as a shameful betrayal!

Without delay, the two women leaped and ran towards the palace, quickly catching up with the person who was walking ahead.

But when they arrived at the palace, someone was already waiting there.

"Excuse me, are you Ms. Xiang and Ms. Xia Ri?"

A samurai saw the three approaching, bowed, and inquired.

"we are!"

The two women exchanged a glance and nodded in acknowledgment of each other's identities.

"Did the priestess send you to greet us? Didn't she mention me?"

Tamura Hao was surprised. This was clearly the order given by the current shrine maiden Miroku. She must also have the means to foresee the future, but she only mentioned Natsumi Hoshi and Nadeshiko Kaori.

"The priestess sent me to greet you two, but she did not mention your names. Please follow me."

The young warrior explained that he was just following orders, and then led the way.

The three followed behind and soon entered the palace, where they met the contemporary priestess Miroku, who was also the future mother of Shion, a figure who could transcend time.

"Your Highness, I apologize for coming to see you against your request, but the mission has changed. That organization is very strong, and it will be difficult for us from Nadeshiko Village alone to help you eliminate it."

Fortunately, we've brought in a powerful ally who can help you eliminate that mysterious organization.

Fuko first bowed to Miroku to apologize, and then explained why she had come.

Miroku looked at Nadeshiko and Natsumi and said, "I saw your future. You were killed by a ninja from your village and died of illness in your bed. But the scene you saw keeps blurring in my memory. This proves that your future has been changed. Is it because of you?"

I can sense that you have a very close relationship with my daughter and that you have many children, but I cannot see the end of your life.

Has it transcended time? Or has it transcended life and death?

His gaze shifted to the white-haired youth, and Maitreya seemed quite curious and in a good mood.

Because many aspects of the future are being changed, such as her husband's future.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute, your daughter and I have a child? A lot of children? Your daughter shouldn't be born yet, right?"

Tamura Hiroshi was a little dazed; he hadn't expected to be so easily provoked by this guy as soon as he arrived.

"Our shrine maidens' precognitive abilities are essentially our future selves transmitting what they see back to the present through the power of the shrine maiden."

My daughter's power far surpasses mine. Through the connection of our gestation, I can draw upon her power, and combined with my own, I can see even further.

Miroku did not answer, but instead explained the nature of their lineage of shrine maidens' prophetic abilities.

During pregnancy, one's own strength is at its peak, a combination of one's own and one's daughter's strength, with the daughter's strength being even greater.

"Am I that perverted?"

Tamura Hiroshi didn't know what to say. He couldn't possibly be that perverted, could he?

Judging by age, I am about the same age as the current generation of priestess Miroku, yet I will become her son-in-law in the future, and her daughter hasn't even been born yet.

Don't think that just because you're a woman you can slander people!

The young samurai who brought the three in cast a hostile glance at them, even pressing his thumb against the hilt of his sword, his eyes sharp and menacing.

"You must have come for Shion's power, but you can't glimpse that power through Shion alone. You need to use her child as a link."

Maitreya saw through this person's goal, and only that power could move such a strong person.

Just like the demons and those people, but this person is not evil.

"Mother-in-law, when was Ziyuan born?"

Tamura Hao decisively changed his attitude and sincerely called her "Mother-in-law".

Since it's for that power, there's nothing more to say. I'll accept this child bride.

This change prompted Xia Rixing and Fuzhizi Kaori, who were traveling with him, to give him disdainful looks. He really was a pervert.

"You'll be born in eight months. After you defeat the demons, we'll leave with you."

Maitreya did not object to the title and was even quite satisfied with this son-in-law.

Because this is a being who has transcended life and death, or time; only such a being cannot foresee its future.

Just as he cannot see his daughter's future, because the power within her allows her to transcend time, her future is uncertain and possesses infinite possibilities.

Regardless of which type of person they are, they are all extremely powerful individuals, more than capable of protecting Ziyuan.

The safety of her daughter and the end of the priestess's fate are the most important things.

"Where is that demon? I'm going to kill him right now."

Tamura Hao felt full of energy and wanted to immediately find the demon and chop it up. Little Ten-Tail hadn't had any meat in a long time.

However, the demon has not been sealed yet, and its whereabouts are unknown. We'll have to ask this mother-in-law.

"The demon was sealed in another dimension by our ancestors. I can release it ahead of time so you can kill it."

Miroku decides to cooperate and eliminate the demon, thus ending the mission of their priestess lineage, allowing Shion to live a free life in the future.

"No, that's too risky!"

The young samurai couldn't help but object. He knew of the existence of the demon, a terrifying monster in legends that could destroy the world. Every time the demon appeared, the current priestess had to sacrifice herself to seal it away.

We cannot take any risks, otherwise, if things get out of control, Maitreya will surely sacrifice himself to seal the demons, not to mention that Maitreya is currently pregnant with their daughter.

"Zuichi, this is our chance. Otherwise, you and everyone else will die, and I will die too. The seal on the demon is nearing its limit, and its release is inevitable and cannot be stopped."

Miroku appeared even gentler. Although she had only married Ashiichi once to pass on the power of the priestess lineage, she had genuine feelings for him, after all, he had protected her since she was a child.

She didn't want Zu Yi to die, nor did she want the guards who protected her to die.

The arrival of disaster is unstoppable, and now that there is an opportunity to change things, we must not miss it.

"I challenge you to a duel. Only by defeating me can you unseal the demon!"

Zu Yi struggled for a moment, then looked at Tamura Hao and the other two with a serious expression, especially Tamura Hao, whose fighting spirit and hostility were mixed together.

This guy has his eye on my unborn daughter. I really want to kill him.

"father in law?"

Tamura asked tentatively, sensing something was off between Miroku and the young samurai; their relationship was definitely not simple.

Furthermore, since Maitreya was pregnant at the time, her identity was quite easy to guess.

But saying it only made things worse. The moment he said it, Zu Yi's face became even more ferocious. He thrust his thumb forward, drawing his long sword five centimeters out of its sheath, and his killing intent grew even colder.

"Mother-in-law, I think there's no need to rush to kill the demon. It would be better if he came out on his own and killed you all, and then I could come and clean up the mess."

Please rest assured, I will take good care of Shion.

Tamura Hao immediately changed his mind. It's not just women who like wealthy bachelors without parents; we men also like girls who are orphans, so at least we don't have to pay a dowry.

"Shameless!"

Fushiko felt that her understanding of shamelessness had been refreshed once again, and Natsumi gave her a disdainful look.

The stronger this bastard becomes, the more shameless he becomes. He used to at least put on an act, but now he doesn't even bother with appearances anymore.

Zu Yi's eyes widened in shock at this shamelessness and ruthlessness.

Maitreya laughed instead, finding the man quite interesting.

"Zu Yi, he is very powerful, even more powerful than Wang Liang."

Seeing that her husband was about to explode with anger, Maitreya spoke up to explain.

As a shrine maiden, she possesses strong perception abilities. Furthermore, the fact that this person will become her daughter's future husband, even with the combined power of her daughter and herself, proves his immense strength.

With this strength, even if he cannot kill the demon, he can severely injure it and then complete the seal.

So the worst outcome is that I sacrifice myself, which is already the best outcome.

Although Zuichi was furious and didn't believe that the young man who looked about his age could have such strength, he still chose to believe his wife.

"There's no need to rush to eliminate the demons. You must be tired from your long journey. Rest here for a day, and we can discuss eliminating the demons tomorrow."

After speaking, Maitreya turned to look at her husband, Zuichi, on the other side.

"Zuyi, arrange for our three distinguished guests to stay and prepare a banquet. I will be hosting a banquet for them."

Although Zuichi was very unwilling, he could not disobey his wife's wishes, so he could only lead the three of them downstairs with a displeased expression.

"Finally, what we're seeing is no longer a tragedy!"

After the four people left, Maitreya gently patted his lower abdomen, a relaxed smile playing on his lips.

She made this decision because the dream she had last night was no longer the kind of death scene she had before, or rather, the second half of it was not.

He first saw the future of those two women, but it quickly became blurry, clearly indicating that the future had been altered.

This was the first time she had encountered such a situation, but it was a good thing.

Perhaps Shion will no longer have to go through all this pain in the future.

That ability can be seen as a curse, too cruel for a child, so it's better to end it.

"The girl isn't even born yet, and you're already going to be her husband? You're more than twenty years younger than her."

Upon arriving at the assigned accommodation, Fuko Kaori couldn't help but speak, her eyes filled with undisguised disdain.

Although this swindler had already demonstrated his shamelessness in the village, she never expected his shamelessness to be so utterly shameless.

"I can live a long time now, and the difference between me and that will be minimal thousands of years from now."

Tamura Hiroshi didn't think much of it; at least the marriage was a pretty good deal.

That's the power to foresee the future, and even change the past and future. Besides, Shion herself is quite good; she's not just a pretty face. She's not at a loss.

As a man, one is naturally more rational about relationships and marriage, which makes others feel more secure.

(End of this chapter)