Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Tsunade wasn't in a hurry and ate slowly. After finishing, she led the three to the training ground not far away, pulled off the pocket watch hanging around someone's neck, and flipped it open to take a look.

"It's 11:53 now. I will attack you in the next seven minutes. If you can survive until midnight, you will pass. If you can't, you will have to go back to the Ninja Academy."

After all, they were just three kids who had just graduated from the Ninja Academy, so she wouldn't set the difficulty too high.

Watching the fat sheep casually put the pocket watch into his pocket, Tamura Hao's eyelids twitched involuntarily.

That pocket watch had multiple functions and was extremely accurate in keeping time. It was worth one million taels of silver and he bought it to aid his cultivation.

This woman really knows her stuff!

He figured he'd never get the pocket watch back, since this woman's reputation as a fat sheep had already spread far and wide, and she was drowning in debt.

Although he was inwardly complaining, Tamura Hao reacted quickly, raising his hands to form a hand seal and use the Multiplying Technique. His body rapidly expanded into a six-meter-tall giant, one meter taller than the one he had met with Grandpa Feng that day.

This improvement came from his increased understanding of the multiplication technique during his comprehension of the Butterfly Transformation Secret Technique.

While both partial and complete multiplication techniques can be amplified and increased in size by increasing chakra supply, even to the point of creating super multiplication techniques, they can also be improved by enhancing one's understanding of multiplication techniques and training in Yang Release chakra.

Simply put, one is to increase chakra usage, and the other is to improve through technique and qualitative change. The latter is more difficult, but it does not require consuming too much chakra.

As the body changes, the armor on its body also grows larger. This is the wonder of Yang Release chakra, which can transform inanimate objects, as if it were infusing them with life.

The saying "Yin Dun creates form from nothingness, Yang Dun bestows life upon form" refers to this.

"Your chakra control is quite refined."

Feeling the still stable chakra, Tsunade was slightly surprised.

Although the Multiplication Technique is a secret technique that works within the body, it still requires careful control of chakra. The better the control, the better the effect and the less waste.

This brat has excellent chakra control; his chakra remains stable even when casting spells, clearly indicating he's trained in this area.

Then he was even more surprised, and even a little speechless.

After using the Multiply Technique, Tamura Hao used chakra threads to control the unfolding of a sealing scroll. The core of the sealing technique had the two large characters "Axe and Shield" on it.

As the two plumes of mist exploded, two enormous objects appeared: an axe and a square shield.

"Bang!"

The axe and shield landed, cracking the ground. Their weight was so great that even Shizune and Might Guy were somewhat horrified, let alone Tsunade.

It was so big and heavy that the shield was five meters tall and incredibly thick, with a hideous ghost face on its surface.

The axe is also five meters long, and the axe body is extremely thick, with the thickest part being one meter.

Such a huge and thick weapon must have an unimaginable weight.

"Tsunade-sensei, I'm ready!"

Holding a shield in his left hand and an axe in his right, Tamura Hiroshi was ready for battle.

He had been conceiving his own fighting style for a long time, so he spent a lot of money to have this shield and battle axe made, and named them Gan Qi.

The shield is the shield, and the axe is the axe!

That's right, in terms of the axe and shield design, he copied the equipment of Xing Tian, ​​the God of War from the neighboring Wu Geng Ji. He first carved it himself out of wood, and then had the craftsmen make it according to the proportions.

"Superhuman strength!"

Tsunade was even more surprised to see the huge axe being lifted with one hand.

She recognized the application of the Super Strength Technique. Super Strength Technique was not unique to their Senju family; it was just that they were the most famous and skilled at using it.

That is a subtle stimulation of the body by chakra, something many people can do.

But the fact that a nine-year-old kid could use it surprised her, and the level of his skill was not low.

"The shield looks pretty sturdy, but I don't know if you can hold it."

After stretching her limbs, Tsunade instantly rushed out, throwing a punch at the shield, preparing to send it flying.

But before it could hit, flames suddenly burst from the shield-faced demon's gaping maw.

Startled, he quickly threw a punch in advance, unleashing a shockwave of chakra carrying a violent airflow.

"Bang!"

Flames erupted from the demon's gaping maw, spewing out thousands of tiny steel fragments.

That was the simple structure that Tamura Hiroshi designed inside the shield, using explosive tags as power to propel steel fragments contained in boxes outwards, just like the Claymore landmine in his previous life.

This was used by an Iwagakure ninja during the Fourth Shinobi World War, who used it to shatter the body of Explosion Release: Hunter and almost sealed him away.

The Ninja World version of the Broadsword Mine was quite powerful, especially since Tamura Hao added a hundred explosive tags, which completely neutralized Tsunade's punch.

The reaction force only caused the shield to sway slightly, and Tamura Hao skillfully deflected the force while simultaneously reloading a Claymore mine.

"He's quite intelligent."

This attack surprised Tsunade once again, and she also admired it.

It had to be her; any other Jonin would have been caught off guard.

"But it's too bulky."

With a flash, he used his physical skills to instantly move to the side, ready to throw a punch.

But just then, Might Guy, who had already opened three gates under the cover of his shield, met Tsunade.

"Konoha Power Cyclone!"

Might Guy's formidable physical attributes, amplified by the Eight Gates, make him incredibly fast and strong, and the power of his Power Cyclone is astonishing.

Shizune also threw out kunai with explosive tags for support, while Tamura Hao used his sensory ninjutsu to lock onto Tsunade's chakra and swung his giant battle axe at Tsunade.

The three worked together very well, and even Tsunade had to retreat and abandon her attack.

He tried several more times, even using his physical skills to teleport behind the three of them, but he was still countered by their skillful combos.

"Painful Heavenly Kick!"

Seeing that close combat was ineffective, Tsunade raised her leg high and then slashed down fiercely.

"Bang!"

The ground, tens of meters high, suddenly shook and then shattered.

Tamura Hao immediately dragged his battle axe and shield backward, retreating from the shattered ground.

As a power-type ninja, the most important thing is to maintain a stable lower body. It's not easy to stand firm on such broken ground, and once you make a mistake, you can easily be caught.

At the same time, he was also calculating the time, hoping to just make it past midnight.

"Where can you retreat to?"

Seeing that the lecherous brat immediately retreat from the area of ​​shattered ground, Tsunade chuckled, picked up a broken rock and kicked it, then a second, a third...

Seeing the rocks coming at him, Tamura Hiroshi planted his giant axe in the ground, held his shield with both hands to take the hits, and at the same time, deflected the force as much as possible.

Essentially, it involves using the arms as springs to transform rigid impacts into flexible ones, minimizing the pressure on the body.

Even so, the force of the impact caused them to slide backward, leaving two deep marks on the ground with their boots.

Faced with this offensive, Might Guy could only hide behind his shield and had no way to show himself.

Shizune jumped onto Tamura Hiroshi's arm and used medical ninjutsu to take turns relieving the muscles in his arms.

Although she had just graduated from the Ninja Academy, she had already begun to learn medical ninjutsu. With Hao Jun's encouragement and support, she mastered several simple medical ninjutsu techniques.

She excels at relieving muscle fatigue, mainly because Haojun and Kaijun need it every day during their training, making them the perfect practice targets for her. The more she uses it, the better she becomes.

Tsunade seemed to be having a blast, kicking away all the broken stones on the ground.

Tamura Hiroshi parried each blow until all the large rocks in the broken ground were kicked away, after which he had slid back dozens of meters.

After kicking the last rock, Tsunade used her Body Flicker Technique to reappear on the side, this time preparing to finish the job by force, as time was running out.

Might Guy, who had been waiting for this moment, attacked again, but was sent flying by Tsunade's punch. The kunai explosive tags that Shizune threw were also blown away by the force of Tsunade's punch.

At the same time, he threw a punch to meet the falling giant axe, and the force of his punch was so powerful that it stopped the giant axe's downward momentum and even made it seem as if it would explode.

However, at that moment, a burst of intense fire suddenly erupted from the huge lump where the axe head and handle connected, shooting out through the nozzle and creating a powerful thrust that forced the giant axe to strike down.

This was inspired by Tamura Hao's design, which drew inspiration from the future Five-Tails Jinchuriki, who used the jets of his armor to spew out Boiling Release steam to enhance his explosive power, and placed thousands of explosive tags inside that axe-shaped chamber.

Tsunade had no idea that the giant axe was also designed, and before she knew it, she was chopped into the ground by the giant axe.

That wasn't the end of it. Tamura Hiroshi swung his large shield with his left hand and slammed it hard onto the giant axe, smashing the entire axe into the ground.

And not just once, he loosened his right hand from the axe handle, and with both hands he repeatedly swung the heavy shield at the axe head, smashing it downwards, even as the ground was constantly shattered and sunk.

Although he has the Butterfly Transformation Secret Technique as a trump card, it's best not to use it if possible. After all, he has only mastered it to a preliminary level and it's difficult to achieve perfect control, and the consumption of energy would be enormous.

And so, Tamura Hao transformed into a pile driver, swinging his massive, heavy shield down relentlessly, slamming the axe and Tsunade below deeper into the ground.

"Won't Tsunade-sensei get crushed to death?"

Shizune was shocked and worried by the ferocious fighting style; it was simply too exaggerated.

Although Haojun had used shields and axes in previous sparring sessions, their size and weight were far less exaggerated than the set he was using now.

"Tsunade-sensei is a powerful figure comparable to the Hokage, how could she possibly be defeated by us?"

Tamura Hiroshi continued to smash the pile driver as he spoke.

He naturally didn't think that Tsunade could be killed by his methods, or even injured; at most, she would just be in a sorry state.

Moreover, in his sensory ninjutsu, Tsunade's chakra remained very strong, without any fluctuations.

Indeed, Tsunade, though somewhat dazed after being slashed into the ground, was not injured. The combined power of Yang Release and Earth Release made her body extremely strong; only her clothes were torn, and she was also a little embarrassed.

"You perverted brat!"

I was actually tricked by a kid; it's so embarrassing to even talk about it.

Anger surged within him. He steadied himself and slammed his fist into the broad axe blade, sending the heavy axe flying. It collided with the massive shield that was swinging down, lifting them both up. The axe blade was dented from the impact.

In terms of explosive power, Tsunade is currently the number one in the ninja world, far beyond what Tamura Hao can currently contend with, even with the weight of the two weapons.

"Kid, you're pretty capable!"

She leaped forward, her fists clenched tightly, staring intently at the lecherous brat.

She had never suffered such a great loss in battle before, nor had she ever been so disheveled.

"Thank you for the compliment, Tsunade-sensei!"

Tamura Hao steadied himself and once again assumed a defensive and counter-attack stance, wielding both his axe and shield.

"That's enough playing around!"

Not wanting to delay any longer, Tsunade's body crackled with electricity as she used Lightning Instantaneous Movement Technique to instantly appear in front of the shield, giving Tamura no time to trigger the Broadsword Mine Detonation Tags, and slammed her fist solidly into the shield.

"Clang!"

A pale fist slammed into the shield, producing a heavy thud that dented the shield. The force then propelled the shield, sending Tamura Hao flying.

Might Guy tried to retaliate, but Tsunade precisely severed his nerves and injected her own chakra into several acupoints, forcibly sealing the Eight Gates.

On the other side, Shizune threw out another explosive tag kunai, but it was still swept away by the force of the punch, this time even the person was swept away.

They had no power to resist Tsunade when she got serious.

"You are all excellent, but unfortunately you don't meet my standards. This assessment..."

After defeating the three, Tsunade announced that the test had failed.

Although she appreciated his talent, she still didn't want to take that lecherous brat in.

Having one lecherous teammate is already a headache and embarrassing enough; if another lecherous student comes along, it'll be even more shameful.

She can't afford to lose face with the names of Tsunade and Senju.

He stopped abruptly before he could finish speaking, looking in surprise at the lecherous brat who had gotten up, his gaze falling on the little green wings that were visible on the brat's back.

"Butterfly transformation! Did you take your medicine?"

She naturally recognized this butterfly transformation technique; Uncle Feng knew it, and she had seen him use it during World War II.

Although the colors are different and the size is somewhat small, this is definitely the butterfly transformation secret technique of the Akimichi clan.

Logically speaking, this kid shouldn't be able to master this secret technique unless he ingests a secret medicine, but that kind of medicine is extremely deadly, especially for a child of this age; it's almost certain death.

It's just an assessment; there's no need to push yourself so hard.

Even if they doubted it, these three people are definitely capable of graduating; at most, they'll just need a different teacher.

"Tsunade-sensei, the second round has begun. If you can't hold on, just back down. We won't laugh at you."

Picking up the giant axe and shield, Tamura Hao knew that his chakra couldn't sustain the Butterfly Transformation state for long, so he decisively unleashed his ultimate move.

"The Dance of Shield and Axe!"

He spun around with a giant axe in one hand and a giant shield in the other, the speed increasing rapidly, even his chakra creating a whirlwind as he swung it toward Tsunade.

"The Inuzuka family's physical techniques."

Tsunade instantly recognized that it was similar to the Inuzuka family's taijutsu, but with a greater emphasis on strength, especially when paired with that enormous axe and shield.

"You little brat aren't qualified to make me back down."

He immediately snorted coldly and threw a punch, unleashing a violent burst of air to test the waters.

However, this violent fist wind had little effect on the whirlwind created by the Dance of Shield and Axe, and was instantly blasted apart by the power of the giant axe and shield.

Tamura Hiroshi's power further increased in his butterfly form, it could even be said that it surged.

He couldn't calculate the exact multiple, but he felt that the originally heavy giant axe and shield had become light, which was why he could unleash this self-created move.

This technique was created based on the Inuzuka family's Taijutsu Tōgake and the Akimichi family's Human Bomber, and it also referenced Xing Tian's ultimate move from the neighboring Wu Geng Ji, combining offense and defense.

"Is that lecherous brat really only nine years old?"

Seeing the domineering and shameless nature of that attack, Tsunade couldn't help but mutter a complaint, then raised her hand to form a hand seal.

"The art of the natives!"

A massive amount of chakra surged into the ground, and a ten-meter-tall rock giant crawled out of the ground.

Although she prefers to use superhuman strength techniques in combat, it doesn't mean she can't use ninjutsu.

As a descendant of the Senju family, he is most proficient in Earth Release and Water Release. This Earth Release technique is similar to his great-grandfather's Wood Release technique, but not as powerful.

The earthen figure crawled out and punched Tamura Hiroshi, who was sweeping towards him.

"Clang clang clang..."

The rapidly spinning giant shield and axe slammed into the native's fist, sparks flying everywhere, standing out starkly in the darkness.

The two behemoths clashed head-on. With the hardening effect of Tsunade's Earth Release chakra and its ability to constantly regenerate, the earthen man could withstand the onslaught, but he still couldn't break through Tamura Hao's Dance of Shield and Axe.

Tamura Hao's Axe and Shield Dance essentially utilizes inertia. The faster the rotation speed, the heavier the axe and shield, and the greater the power accumulated on them, making it least afraid of head-on collisions.

Not to mention that at this moment, he is in the Multiplying Technique combined with the Butterfly Transformation state, which greatly amplifies his power.

Of course, there is also a weakness: Tamura Hao's chakra is limited.

"Haojun, it's twelve o'clock."

Jingyin, who had been watching the pocket watch from a short distance away, suddenly shouted excitedly. To facilitate their cultivation, all three of them had a multi-functional pocket watch, and the time was synchronized.

After being knocked away by Tsunade, she took out her pocket watch and stared at it, as it was the key to this assessment.

Upon hearing the shout of silence, Tamura Hao decisively swung his axe and shield, striking the earthen man. He slowly spun and slowed down, simultaneously stopping his butterfly transformation mode and gradually canceling his multiplication technique. His body shrank slowly, and finally, he collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, his face deathly pale.

Although it only lasted for less than half a minute, the energy expenditure was enormous, and the body was slightly overdrawn.

"Hao Jun!"

Matt Kai rushed over to help Tamura Hiroshi up, showing great admiration and excitement.

As expected of his chosen opponent, his youthful energy burned so intensely.

Tamura Hao, who was being held in Might Guy's arms, felt something was off and quickly turned away to lie down in Shizune's arms as she rushed over.

"You have mastered the secret technique of transforming into a butterfly."

Tsunade, having dispelled the Earth Release: Earth Release technique, walked over and was surprised once again.

She initially thought the boy was risking his life by taking some kind of secret medicine, but it turned out he had mastered the Butterfly Transformation Technique, which is quite different from the other way around.

The use of the secret medicine to transform into a butterfly has serious side effects, almost to the point of being fatal.

However, relying on oneself to perform the Butterfly Transformation Technique is a normal technique; at most, it will consume a lot of chakra.

That lecherous brat is just a little overdrawn right now; he'll recover in a few days.

"I've only just learned it, and I've already wasted a lot of chakra."

Tamura Hao, who had recovered slightly, replied that if he could master it perfectly, his chakra could last for at least a minute.

"Tsunade, are you satisfied with this student?"

Just then, a tall, fat figure walked over; it was Akimichi Torifu.

There had been quite a commotion here, so out of curiosity, I sent a shadow clone over to take a look. I was also surprised by the strength that little guy displayed, especially his butterfly transformation mode.

Then came joy. This little guy's talent was even better than his own at that age. With this kid around, the Akimichi family could be guaranteed prosperity for fifty years. (End of Chapter)