Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

The surprise attack by Otsutsuki Relic was a bad thing for the Hyuga clan, but a good thing for Hiruzen Sarutobi, who took the opportunity to announce the end of the Chunin Exams and send the people from Kumogakure away ahead of time.

Especially that Silver Flash Tamura Hao, that kid is no good person. He caused so much trouble on his first visit to Konoha, and even formed an alliance with the Uchiha on behalf of Kumogakure.

They definitely didn't come here with good intentions, so it's best to send them away as soon as possible.

Tamura Hao was happy to do so, and directly opened a spatial portal so that Hyuga Neji could carry the unconscious Hyuga Hinata over.

The best option is to leave with the people while Hiashi-kun is still chasing after the Otsutsuki relic. Otherwise, if they try to leave with the girl after Hiashi-kun returns, a fierce battle is inevitable.

Nara Shikaku and the others stopped pretending and led the designated group of clansmen to the portal, while Akimichi Torifu went directly to the Hokage Building.

What was in the examination room before was just a shadow clone of Hiruzen Sarutobi; the real Hiruzen Sarutobi had been staying in the Hokage's office the whole time.

"Is this the choice made by the Ino-Shika-Cho trio?"

Taking a drag of his cigarette, Hiruzen Sarutobi was filled with resentment. The Ino-Shika-Cho trio was his most valued core group, and he trusted them implicitly, yet they still betrayed him in the end.

"Leave the past behind and send out the future, so that we can strive with more confidence."

Hiruzen, you need to make plans soon too. We have far too many enemies.

Akimichi Torifu did not deny that he truly did not think highly of the village.

Not only did they miss the period of the rise of the Ninja Kingdom, but they also made so many powerful enemies.

He had witnessed the destruction of Konoha by Nagato Uzumaki from afar; it was a power they could not withstand.

More than a decade has passed, and Nagato Uzumaki must be even more powerful now, while Konoha has been practically stagnant, mainly because the strength of its higher-ups hasn't improved much.

Aside from the mysterious Orochimaru and Danzo, who has yet to make an appearance, both of their stances are unstable. Who knows what choices they will ultimately make? It's even possible that they might turn against each other.

"What can I do?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked bitter. What could he possibly do now?

There was no place for him and his clan in the entire ninja world. Not only did countless people within the village want to kill him and destroy his clan, but there were also countless enemies outside.

The three great ninja nations all wanted to kill him, so he had no choice but to persevere.

"My old bones can still give one more shot for the village, but only one more time. I hope that I will have the opportunity to have my name engraved on the monument in the future."

Akimichi Torifu was prepared to sacrifice for the village, but some things cannot be accomplished simply by being prepared.

Hopefully, Konoha will still exist after the next Shinobi World War; otherwise, it won't even have the chance to have its monument engraved on it.

"Yes, it will. It definitely will."

Hiruzen Sarutobi is full of confidence in the future, and he must be full of confidence; they will definitely be able to persevere to the end.

"Stop smoking. I brought a case of good wine with me this time."

Akimichi Torifu placed the case of liquor he was carrying on the desk, picked up a bottle and chugged it down, then casually put the large bucket of braised meat he was carrying on top, grabbed a big piece and took a bite.

"It's been a long time since I've had a proper drink."

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't refuse and picked up a bottle to chug.

After confirming that the bottle of "water of life" was safe, he injected it all into his body. Now, his physical condition is no less than when he was young; a few bottles of wine are nothing to him.

With Akimichi Torifu keeping Hiruzen Sarutobi occupied, the migration of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans went smoothly. Many ninja clans even sent their descendants to Kumogakure under the guise of exchange and learning.

Of course, the scale wasn't as ruthless as the Ino-Shika-Cho trio or the Uchiha clan; they only sent a few people, and even used the Transformation Jutsu.

Tamura Hiroshi welcomed all these people without exception. After all, there would be various tests after they arrived, and there were even special personnel who used their sense of good and evil to judge their mentality. Those who did not pass the test would be sent back.

Sakura Haruno also dragged her suitcase and went to Kumogakure with her parents. Originally, Haruno Akira and Haruno Mebuki had not planned to go together, but seeing the Ino-Shika-Cho trio's plans, they couldn't help but consider it.

Konoha is a truly unbearable place to stay. They were just ambushed by a powerful figure, and they all felt the terrifying pressure of his chakra. Even their own daughter almost died.

If we don't run away quickly, we might really die next time.

"Sasuke, I'm leaving. Take good care of yourself in Konoha..."

Sakura Haruno was very reluctant to leave, but she had to go. Only in Kumogakure could she become stronger faster and better, and only by becoming strong would she be qualified to stand behind Sasuke Uchiha.

The sudden attack by that powerful figure had shown her the pinnacle of power in the ninja world. The killing intent and chakra pressure emanating from him alone made it difficult for her to move, and her consciousness seemed to freeze.

I am too weak; I must become stronger.

"You're so annoying!"

Uchiha Sasuke was annoyed. He had only come to see off the clansmen, but this woman had been nagging on and on.

You're just my teammate, why are you acting like I'm your girlfriend?

Moreover, women will only become obstacles for me. I, Uchiha Sasuke, will dedicate myself to training and becoming stronger, then defeat that despicable guy and bring him back to apologize to my parents and clan.

Watching their daughter being so ruthlessly scolded by that scumbag from a short distance away, Haruno and his wife felt like they wanted to chop her up with a knife, and at the same time, they were extremely disappointed in their daughter.

If it's mutual affection, that's fine, but what's with this forced licking?

"You arrogant Sasuke, how could you treat Sakura like that?"

"Sakura, please don't go."

Naruto, whose injuries had not yet healed, first retorted to his nemesis, then begged Sakura not to leave.

Looking at the claw gripping her wrist, Sakura Haruno suppressed the urge to punch it and patiently made a serious statement.

"Naruto Uzumaki, you're really not my type. Feelings can't be forced. You can find someone better."

What exactly does this idiot like about me? I'll definitely change it in the future.

Now she's making herself look like a scumbag woman.

"I can't find anyone better in this world than you."

Naruto Uzumaki acted very seriously, even a little infatuated.

And since you like that arrogant Sasuke so much, why can't I like you?

The people around them were speechless at the sight of these three, especially since they were all only twelve years old—they were far too precocious.

"Where's the spring?"

Fugaku Uchiha glanced at his son over there, then ignored him and instead inquired about Izumi's existence.

"She doesn't want to leave and still wants to bring Itachi back."

Uchiha Mion then turned her gaze away from her son, shaking her head slightly. She had tried to persuade him before, but the boy was stubborn and still held onto hope that Itachi would change his mind and return to the clan.

"That's just wishful thinking on her part!"

With a cold snort, Fugaku Uchiha didn't believe that the beast would return to the clan, and even if he did, he and his clansmen wouldn't acknowledge him.

Betrayal is betrayal; there is no possibility of forgiveness.

However, what the two did not know was that Uchiha Izumi had already realized that her hopes were ultimately just wishful thinking.

Why?

Looking at the ninja sword piercing his heart, Uchiha Izumi was incredulous.

She had followed Itachi after spotting him, but before she could even speak, she was stabbed.

"In order to reopen these eyes."

Itachi Uchiha removed his mask, revealing a pair of new Mangekyou Sharingan, and two lines of bloody tears flowed down his face.

He removed his Mangekyou Sharingan years ago, intending to leave it to Sasuke. Orochimaru had cultivated those eyes using his own cells, hoping to reactivate the Mangekyou Sharingan.

For the past few years, I have been cultivating my pupil power, but I lack sufficient emotional stimulation.

The thrill of killing one's closest relatives is the most intense; one's only closest relatives are one's parents, Sasuke, and Izumi.

He couldn't bring himself to harm his parents or Sasuke, so Izumi was the only option he could choose.

"Those really are cursed eyes."

Looking at the new Mangekyou Sharingan, Uchiha Izumi gave a bitter laugh, staggered, and finally knelt on the ground.

Uchiha Itachi watched silently, his heart filled with pain, but he had to regain those eyes.

The future is too dangerous, especially since Sasuke was almost killed or even captured by that person before. I must improve myself so that I can protect my little brother.

Thinking this, Itachi Uchiha resolutely turned and left, but he hadn't gone far when a voice sounded from the side.

Is it worth it?

Tamura Hiroshi's figure suddenly appeared. He had been paying attention to it ever since he sensed Uchiha Itachi's chakra, and he never expected to witness such a grand spectacle.

How cruel!

"This is a choice. Giving up the minority and saving the majority is the best choice. I'll leave the treatment to you, senior."

Itachi Uchiha put his mask back on, covering the two streaks of bloody tears.

This is his choice, and also his philosophy.

He needs greater power to protect Oudoudou and the village; sacrifice is necessary.

"Is this the Naruto mindset?"

Watching Itachi Uchiha leave, Tamura Hao couldn't help but mutter a comment.

In his view, Itachi Uchiha is very similar to Kiritsugu Emiya from the Fate series; both are ruthless individuals capable of turning against their own people.

It's hard to judge this kind of person; it mainly depends on one's position.

If it is the majority that is being protected, then naturally they should agree and support it; if it is the minority that is being sacrificed, then naturally they should curse it.

"If this can't awaken the kaleidoscope, it seems we need to increase the stimulation."

Turning his head to look at the spot where the incident had occurred, Tamura Hao did not sense the appearance of the Kaleidoscope's power, proving that the girl had not awakened the Kaleidoscope. He had previously thought that both of them would awaken it.

But this is a rare opportunity; with a little extra effort, it might just awaken.

Thinking of this, he used his transformation technique to become Uchiha Itachi and walked over. He knelt down in front of the girl, pressed his left hand on her slender shoulder, and with his right hand, he grabbed the hilt of the ninja sword, pulled it out, and then quickly stabbed her.

Since Itachi's slash wasn't enough of a shock, I'll give you dozens more.

The pain of being stabbed brought the dazed girl back to her senses, and she stared blankly at her fiancé who was still stabbing her.

You've already awakened the Kaleidoscope, so why are you still stabbing me?

"Mental stimulation can not only help awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, but also stimulate and enhance ocular power. Izumi, hold on a little longer. I can already feel my ocular power increasing."

Tamura Hao imitated Itachi Uchiha's voice to explain, and these inhuman words instantly ignited the anger in the girl's heart.

The original sorrow and despair were transformed into intense anger, which in turn stimulated the eyes, which were already on the verge of collapse, to undergo a transformation.

The three magatama continued to spin faster and faster. When they crossed the critical point, the three magatama instantly merged and transformed into a completely new pattern.

As blood flowed, black flames ignited on Tamura Hiroshi's body; it was Amaterasu.

Clearly, the girl harbored a strong desire to destroy everything, especially this bastard in front of her.

The Amaterasu flames couldn't harm Tamura Hiroshi, but they did disrupt his transformation technique, causing him to revert to his original form.

"Sure enough, more stimulation will awaken these eyes."

Looking at the pattern in the girl's eyes, Tamura Hao was very satisfied.

"It's you!"

Staring blankly at the young man in front of him, Uchiha Izumi didn't understand what was going on.

"You need to rest now!"

Tamura Hiroshi patted the girl on the head, then began to treat her wounds.

The dozens of stabs he made were fine; they all avoided internal organs and major blood vessels, and could only be considered superficial wounds. But Itachi Uchiha's stab pierced through the heart.

He had only used chakra to temporarily seal the wound, but fortunately, his Yang Release was well-trained, and with the addition of Yang power, this kind of wound was just a minor problem for him.

After giving the wounds some basic treatment, they carried the unconscious girl away.

He was quite happy to have gained a kaleidoscope tool, but he didn't know what the girl's other eye technique was, or what the Susanoo's spiritual weapon was.

I'm starting to look forward to it.

"spring!"

Seeing Uchiha Izumi being carried back covered in blood, Uchiha Mion panicked and rushed forward to help her down. Seeing the many wounds on her body, the blood-stained clothes, and her pale face, she felt heartbroken and shed tears.

"Was it done by that bastard?"

Fugaku Uchiha's three-tomoe Sharingan appeared, and it was speculated that it was likely done by that bastard.

"This is his choice."

Tamura Hao expressed a hint of helplessness, saying that it was Uchiha Itachi who did it. In order to help him awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan and improve his eye power, he stabbed his fiancée a total of thirty-nine times. He was such a scoundrel.

"It's him again!"

Sasuke Uchiha clenched his fists in anger, and the tomoe in his eyes spun faster.

How could that bastard do such a thing?

"I have treated her injuries, and she is out of danger."

Tamura Hao offered a word of comfort, saying that the girl wouldn't die.

"Take her to Kumogakure; this place isn't suitable for her."

Seeing the girl's pitiful appearance, Fugaku Uchiha sighed, becoming even more determined to send her to Kumogakure. Leaving her here would be too cruel for her.

"Take care, Mr. Fugaku. I hope to see you again someday."

Tamura Hao solemnly bid farewell, then hoisted the girl onto his shoulder again and walked towards the spatial gate, finally closing it.

Maintaining the space gate consumes a lot of resources, so every little bit saved counts.

"How did you get injured like this?"

Mikoto Uchiha, who was assisting with reception here, saw that a member of her clan was injured and quickly stepped forward to help her down. However, she couldn't help but frown when she saw the wounds on the girl's body.

"Fugaku-kun's eldest son stabbed her like this in order to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan. I have already done some initial treatment on the wound, please continue to treat it."

Tamura Hao decisively classified the matter as being caused by Itachi Uchiha, the murder weapon belonged to Itachi Uchiha, and it even had Itachi's fingerprints on it. The motive was also very strong, making it an irrefutable case.

As for the fact that the knife also had his fingerprints on it, as a doctor, it is common sense that one can only begin to treat and heal a wound after the knife has been removed.

As for why the girl fell into a coma, it is quite normal for her to fall into a coma due to excessive blood loss; this is common knowledge.

"Kawaichi, come here."

After handing the unconscious girl over to Mikoto, Tamura Hiroshi waved to Hinata Kawaichi.

Hyuga Kawaichi glanced at Hyuga Neji before walking over.

"Lord Hao!"

He bowed respectfully, clearly pleased to have come to Kumogakure for exchange and learning, as he could at least enjoy a degree of freedom here.

"I will help you break the curse on the caged bird."

Tamura Hao raised his hand and placed it on the boy's forehead, absorbing the chakra of the Caged Bird Seal, and then branded it with the Eight Thousand Spears Seal.

Currently, only Kaguya and herself can safely remove the Caged Bird Seal. Even guiding Neji Hyuga, who has awakened the Purple Tenseigan, has not been able to safely remove it.

"Once you've registered your household, go report to the Elite Academy. Your talent is exceptional, and only there can it be better developed. Neji also graduated from the Elite Academy."

After purifying the boy's chakra, Tamura Hao urged him to definitely go to the elite academy.

It would be a complete waste for such talented people not to study at an elite academy.

Moreover, making these little heroes stronger than in the original storyline is also a change, as they will receive the power of destiny.

"It's gone!"

Hinata Kawaichi, feeling the ease and freedom after losing the Caged Bird Seal, pulled off his headband and touched his forehead, even activating his Byakugan, and discovered that the blind spot was indeed gone.

The curse mark is gone, and I am free.

Ignoring the boy who was grinning foolishly and unable to maintain his composure, Tamura Hao looked at the two teammates who had been following Hinata Kawaichi.

"Your talents are also quite good, and you can only be better developed by going to an elite academy."

Tian Tian and Xiao Li have great potential, especially Xiao Li, who is very suitable for cultivating the body-refining system.

Xiao Li was able to open six gates through his own hard work. If he had more resources, especially the transplantation of the Corpse Bone Vein, it shouldn't be difficult for him to open the Eight Gates Formation during future battles.

Tenten is no less impressive. Although she mostly relies on ninja tools in battle, her ability to seal so many ninja tools, as well as seawater and giant ships, is a talent in itself.

Her chakra nature is Yin and Yang, and there aren't many people who can possess both of these natures at the same time. The sealing scroll is essentially a kind of space-time ninjutsu, which proves that this girl has a certain spatial talent. Let's see if she can learn the Flying Thunder God Technique later.

Of course, his family's wealth was also a major advantage; his family owned a ninja tool shop, so Tamura Hao invited his parents along as well.

"I will definitely train hard and catch up with Kagawa Ichi as soon as possible."

Xiao Li readily expressed his opinion, appearing quite excited.

"We're a team. Wherever Chuan Yi goes, we'll go."

Tian Tian was also very interested in that elite academy; just by hearing the name, you could tell it was the highest-level academy.

Furthermore, based on previous exchanges, the three strongest girls among the Cloud Ninja examinees in this Chunin Exam came from the Elite Academy, which demonstrates the strength of that Elite Academy.

Seeing the two's decisive response, Tamura Hao was very satisfied. After offering a few words of encouragement, he walked over to the others and invited those with outstanding talent to enter the elite academy.

The best way to fool them now is while they've just arrived and don't know the inside story of the Elite Academy. Once they know the true nature of the Elite Academy, it will be much harder to fool them.

Seeing the man's enthusiastic invitation, Kushina and the other girls made no attempt to hide their disdain.

All you can do is fool kids. (End of Chapter)