Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Senju Tobirama's shadow clone was very interested in the state the two were in, so he used the Flying Thunder God Technique to bring his older brother to the Hokage Cliff to watch.

"Has the village's technology been developed to that level yet?"

Hashirama Senju was very surprised and envious, and he also wanted to get a pair of wings and fly up into the sky to take a look.

"Similar to Madara's use of Susanoo, there is also the use of the Earth Release secret technique of Iwagakure."

Tobirama Senju saw through some of the tricks of the trade and was also impressed by his grandniece's strength.

Judging from its current combat power, it is already comparable to a tailed beast, especially its ability to fly, which will be a great advantage in battle.

……

The master and his apprentice engaged in a fierce battle in the sky above the village, using the opportunity to demonstrate their power and further intimidate certain individuals.

Everyone in the village looked up at the two figures clashing rapidly in the air; those with weaker skills could barely make out their movements.

Upon receiving the notification from Tamura Hiroshi's mysterious technique, Akimichi Torifu immediately spread his wings and flew to the Hokage Cliff to meet his two teachers.

"teacher!"

Upon seeing that it was indeed his two mentors, Akimichi Torifu was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He never expected that he would be able to meet his two mentors again in his lifetime.

"Qu Feng, you're getting old too."

Looking at Akimichi Torifu's full head of white hair, Senju Hashirama couldn't help but sigh.

"Qu Feng, you did a great job. Your teacher is very proud of you."

Tobirama Senju was also deeply moved and praised the student highly.

If Orochimaru is right, only Uchiha Kagami and Akimichi Torifu are qualified among his six students.

Kagami Uchiha sacrificed himself for the village at a young age, and his son, who inherited Kagami's will, also fought on the front lines and was killed in action.

Akimichi Torifu was equally outstanding. In his early years, he had overdrawn his body due to frequent use of secret medicines and had been staying in the clan to recover. During the previous Ninja World War, he stepped forward first and even took the risk of consuming secret medicines to overdraw his lifespan in order to recover.

If it weren't for that kid's life force keeping him alive, he probably would have died long ago.

"teacher!"

Akimichi Torifu was deeply moved by the affirmation from the second-generation teacher, feeling that his years of hard work had not been in vain.

"Someone named Orochimaru told us about what's happened over the years. Have Hiruzen and the others really changed?"

Tobirama Senju's expression turned serious; he needed to confirm this.

Let's see if it's really those students who have changed, or if this is just a power struggle.

"We can't entirely blame Hiruzen and the others. Many members of the Senju clan didn't approve of him becoming Hokage back then. If it weren't for Mito-sama's support, he would have been forced to step down long ago."

The main problem was that they weren't strong enough to suppress the problems within the village, and ultimately had to resort to certain methods to maintain order. Perhaps in that process, they gradually lost themselves and were corrupted by power.

Moreover, he has family and relatives to take responsibility for, and he has no way out.

After a moment of silence, Akimichi Torifu gave a relatively fair assessment.

Hiruzen and the others were good at first, but they gradually changed later.

There are internal factors as well as external reasons.

Upon receiving confirmation, Hashirama Senju was quite disappointed, while Tobirama Senju's expression grew even colder.

He trusted Qu Feng relatively and knew him well; he wasn't the kind of person who would play tricks.

If that's what the wind says, then it's basically confirmed.

"Now that you, Ino-Shika-Cho, are in charge of the village, what are you going to do?"

As Orochimaru mentioned before, Tsunade became the Fourth Hokage with the support of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and it was the Ino-Shika-Cho trio's outburst that ended the previous Shinobi World War.

So how will the Ino-Shika-Cho trio manage the village and ensure they don't end up like Hiruzen Sarutobi and his gang?

Or do you have such thoughts?

"I have thought about this seriously. The best solution is the suggestion made by the First Master back then: to eliminate the ninja clan system and turn the whole village into one big family."

Xiao Haozi and the others also approved the proposal and are currently making plans. When the time is right, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio will take the lead, and the Uchiha clan leader has also agreed to join the plan.

Akimichi Torifu spoke his mind without hesitation. He was born before the establishment of the ninja village and witnessed the founding and glory of Konoha, as well as the many changes and declines that followed. He saw many problems in the process.

He didn't want the Ino-Shika-Cho trio to follow the same path as the Senju clan and Hiruzen, so after much thought, he finally remembered the suggestion his first teacher had made.

"That suggestion?"

Hashirama Senju, who had been feeling down, suddenly perked up. He had seen the hidden dangers of the ninja village system back then. As more and more ninja clans contributed to the village's income, the conflicts between them also increased, especially among those ninja clans that already had grudges against each other.

Therefore, he proposed to abolish the ninja clan system and leave only the pure ninja village system. Unfortunately, it failed to pass, and even Tobirama and his clansmen opposed it. This was one of his few regrets.

Unexpectedly, decades later, his original proposal was brought up again, and plans to implement it have even begun.

"I'm afraid you guys, Ino-Shika-Cho, can't do it on your own."

Tobirama Senju was well aware of the immense resistance involved in such matters, which could not be achieved through sheer force alone.

"Xiao Haozi plans to use the Sage Mode power he created from the power of the Tailed Beasts as bait to lure those ninja clans into agreeing. Once the Sage Mode power spreads throughout the village and makes the ninjas who acquire it stronger, those ninja clans will definitely not sit still."

As Akimichi Torifu spoke, he looked at the two figures locked in fierce combat in the air. He had only made the suggestion; he hadn't even thought of a way to implement it. It was that little guy who found the solution and had already convinced the Uchiha clan leader.

"That kind of power?"

Recalling the sage power the boy had mentioned before, Tobirama Senju felt that the possibility was quite high.

If this plan succeeds, the village will surely enter a completely new era.

"How can Sage Mode be among the powers of the Tailed Beasts?"

Hashirama Senju suddenly asked a question. He himself possessed Sage Mode power and was very familiar with that power. He had also come into contact with almost all the Tailed Beasts in his lifetime, especially the Nine-Tails. He had never sensed Sage Mode power on those big guys.

"I don't know the specifics either. Xiao Hao originally only wanted to use the sealing technique to steal the bloodline power of the tailed beasts, and then use the tailed beast power to combine with the secret techniques of the Fire Temple's Sage Clan to create the Tailed Beast Dharma Form Secret Technique."

Later, he obtained a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan from Tsunade, integrated Susanoo into his Dharma Image, and unexpectedly gained a Sage Mode power different from that of the Three Great Sacred Lands. He didn't understand the mystery behind it.

Akimichi Torifu didn't know much about this; he had only heard a general outline.

"No wonder the three holy lands joined forces to plot against you."

Tobirama Senju wasn't particularly interested in the mysteries of the Tailed Beasts; he was thinking about Orochimaru's earlier talk about the schemes of the three holy lands, which he had finally figured out.

The three holy lands do not want Sage Techniques to become widespread in their Konoha, and they want to keep the resources of Sage Technique inheritance and natural energy to themselves.

Indeed, those who are not of our kind are sure to have different hearts!

Thinking of this, Tobirama Senju felt a surge of murderous intent. Anyone who dared to harm the village was his enemy and had to be eliminated.

"Is that the Fifth Hokage?"

His gaze shifted to the two figures still locked in a rapid battle, and Tobirama Senju was quite surprised by the junior's strength.

It's astonishing that the Akimichi clan could produce such a genius and a powerful figure.

"It was Xiao Haozi who mainly contributed to ending this Ninja World War, so his achievements are enough. It's just that he's too young, not even fourteen years old yet."

In addition to some other reasons, it was decided to be the fifth generation.

Based on our analysis of Hiruzen and his ilk's path to corruption, we established a term system for the Hokage position, with each term lasting five years. After five years, a series of assessments and elections would determine whether the Hokage would continue in office or be replaced.

Tsunade dislikes being Hokage and will likely step down in five years. At that time, Xiao Haozi will take over, but he will probably only serve one term.

He took in two disciples: the eldest son of the Uchiha clan chief and the grandson of Kagami. I have met Kagami's grandson; he inherited Kagami's will, and Xiao Haozi also thinks highly of him.

Next, he will be trained and trained to compete for the position of Sixth Hokage.

"Did they inherit the will of the mirror?"

Tobirama Senju thought of that disciple. Although he was an Uchiha, he had a deep love for the village and was able to think about problems from a broader perspective, unlike the Uchiha who were mentally unstable.

If Wakagami's grandson truly inherited that will, he is indeed qualified to compete for the Hokage position.

It wouldn't be a bad thing if an Uchiha Hokage were to emerge. That way, the Uchiha clan would be more well-behaved and wouldn't be thinking about causing trouble all the time.

"He's not even fourteen years old yet?"

Hashirama Senju had a different focus; wasn't that child under fourteen?

I thought he was in his early twenties.

What did it eat to grow up?

"That's because of his cultivation, which made his body grow faster. Also, his parents passed away early, so he was more precocious."

Akimichi Torifu could understand the first teacher's surprise; Xiao Haozi certainly didn't look like a thirteen-year-old boy.

"By the way, I'd like to try and match Tsunade and Haozi together. Haozi probably has a soft spot for mature older women because his parents passed away early. I think they'd be a good match."

Suddenly remembering that matter, Akimichi Torifu thought it would be better to discuss it with the two teachers and have them persuade Tsunade.

"Tsuna is still not married?"

Hashirama Senju was taken aback. He had thought his granddaughter was already married, considering her advanced age. According to Orochimaru's calculations, she should be close to forty.

In their time, they would already be holding their grandchildren.

"I used to have a boyfriend, but he died in front of Tsunade, and I haven't dated anyone since. Tsunade is thirty-seven this year."

I had planned to resolve her matter before I closed my eyes, to continue the Senju bloodline, so that I could face my two teachers with dignity after I pass away.

He sighed; Akimichi Torifu had been troubled by this for a long time.

"You're thirty-seven!"

Hashirama Senju was also having a headache; she couldn't be described as an old maid anymore, she was an old man.

In their time, they would have been considered very old.

"There's a big difference; will it even work?"

Tobirama Senju was also having a headache, but the two were too far apart in age, a generation apart.

"Mainly because there was no other choice. With Tsunade's strength and temper, there aren't many people in the entire ninja world who can withstand her."

Shrugging, Akimichi Torifu indicated that there was only one option, and if he didn't choose it, he would remain single forever.

"Even though he's pretending to be young, Tsuna does look quite young now, so it should work out."

Hashirama Senju thought it was feasible; his granddaughter's marriage really needed to be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise she might not be able to have children.

Tsunade was unaware that she was being targeted. She was now single-mindedly focused on killing that traitorous disciple and was hunting him down at full speed.

Tamura Hao also wielded the Heaven-Opening Axe at full power to defend and clash. The two fought from noon until afternoon, which made the people in the village below tired of watching, before finally crashing it down into the Death Forest outside the village.

The two of them had almost exhausted their chakra, and what followed would be close-quarters combat, even abandoning their weapons, a brutal, hand-to-hand fight.

Under the brute force of the two, the ground crumbled and trees broke wherever they went, as if a giant beast was rampaging through the forest, and finally they really wrestled together.

"Teacher Fat Sheep, do you submit?"

Finally, Tamura Hao smugly wrapped Tsunade up in a rear naked choke.

Although the price paid for this battle was not small—his face was bruised and swollen, and one eye was so swollen that he couldn't see—Teacher Fat Sheep also paid a heavy price.

"You actually used the Flying Thunder God Technique! How despicable!"

Tsunade was furious. She had been in the lead, but this lecherous brat suddenly used the Flying Thunder God Technique to ambush her from behind.

That's despicable!

"I really want to pretend I don't know her!"

Tobirama Senju, who had been watching from a short distance away, covered his face, saying he couldn't bear to watch anymore.

Hashirama Senju and Torifu Akimichi watched with smiles, finding the two of them a perfect match the more they looked at them.

"Alright, let's break up already. Aren't you ashamed?"

Senju Tobirama couldn't stand it any longer and leaped over to signal the two to separate quickly.

Fortunately, Qu Feng had just ordered this area to be sealed off, otherwise it would have been embarrassing if others had seen it.

Upon seeing Tobirama Senju appear, Tamura Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief and then released his locked arms and legs.

Tsunade, also looking indignant, got up and then punched the traitorous disciple so hard that he disappeared.

Caught off guard by Fat Sheep Teacher's sudden attack, Tamura Hao was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing through more than a dozen trees before finally coming to rest on the trunk of a large tree.

"Go to Orochimaru's base and talk to him."

After saying a few words, Tobirama Senju's shadow clone formed hand seals and dispelled the shadow clone.

"Tsuna has become so strong."

Tobirama Senju, who was discussing things with Orochimaru, was surprised to receive the memories of the shadow clone.

He knew Tsunade's potential; it wouldn't be difficult for her to grow to the level of Hiruzen, but she was already stronger than he was in his lifetime.

"Tsunade has improved a lot in the past few years, and has gained a lot of opportunities and resources from Hao Jun and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio."

Orochimaru was also amazed by his teammate's improvement over the years. When they met in Konoha, he could tell that Tsunade was still standing still, clearly having become decadent in the years since leaving the village.

But when we met again, I found that he had improved a lot, a great deal.

He was able to fight the Seven-Tails alone on the battlefield of the Land of Rivers against the Sand Ninja Army and cut off its horns.

After spending a year in the Land of Grass, he must have improved as well.

It's a pity that it was summoned by the Slug Sage and couldn't show its enhanced strength.

"The opportunities and resources provided by that kid and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio?"

Tobirama Senju was puzzled. He had previously asked Tokifumi in detail about the gambling city and learned that it was built with the help of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio after that spendthrift girl sold part of the family's accumulated wealth to them.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio also relied on their existing resources to develop rapidly, but now this junior is saying that Tsunade's opportunity for advancement lies with that kid and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

"It's mainly thanks to Haojun. After spending more time together, the Second Generation Lord will understand Haojun's extraordinary talent."

Orochimaru greatly admired his junior disciple, who was exceptionally talented in both cultivation and scientific research, providing him with a great deal of inspiration and ideas.

In just these few days of communication, he started seventeen research projects, wishing he could split himself into seventeen parts to study and ponder them at the same time.

Although he was very tired, he felt fulfilled, and this was the life he wanted.

Senju Tobirama seemed to be deep in thought. He naturally acknowledged the child's talent. To be able to cultivate to that level without any bloodline limit inheritance was a talent that he had never even heard of, let alone seen.

After all, that kid is not even fourteen years old yet. Even when his older brother and Madara Uchiha were that age, they were not this outstanding. In fact, they were far inferior.

Perhaps that kid can really grow to the level of the eldest brother, which would be enough to ensure the village's peace and prosperity for at least fifty years.

"Big Brother's strongest Tree Release technique is the Flower Tree that descended from the Flower Tree World. If we use his body as the foundation for the technique, and add the enhancement of Sage Mode, we should be able to create a super giant Flower Tree that is a thousand meters tall."

However, a better sacrificial vessel needs to be created for him first, at least by transplanting and fusing his elder brother's cells, so that he can enter the immortal mode to perform the spell and maximize its activation and solidification.

Furthermore, my elder brother's body also needs further repair. Although I used medicine and sealing techniques to preserve him back then, too much time has passed, and his vitality has definitely weakened considerably.

Returning to the discussion of the artificial holy site project, the key lies in creating the carrier. The better the carrier, the more natural energy it can attract and gather, which will be more conducive to the spread and cultivation of immortal arts in the village.

"I have made some progress in my research on the First Hokage's cells, but I need Tsunade's cooperation to go further."

"The restoration of the First Hokage's body can be entrusted to Haojun. He has fused with the First Hokage's chakra from before his death and can refine and transform it into life force by consuming large amounts of food."

Orochimaru stated that neither of these aspects was a problem, as long as he could persuade Tsunade to cooperate and exhume the First Hokage's body.

"Then there's no problem. Afterwards, we just need to transplant this ninja tool into Big Brother's body."

Turning his gaze to the treasure, Tobirama Senju didn't mind using his brother's body to serve the village, since he had studied his brother's cells extensively during his lifetime.

If needed, we could dig up not only his brother's body, but even his own corpse.

"Our man-made holy site is certainly not as good as the three ancient holy sites. Do you have any plans?"

Thinking of those three holy sites, Tobirama Senju felt it would be best to find an opportunity to eliminate them to prevent them from plotting against the village again in the future.

"In this regard, we still need to see how Haojun improves. The Dharma form he created by borrowing the power of the nine tailed beasts and Susanoo is terrifying, and it still has the potential to improve further."

However, there is one thing we are unsure about: the strength of the immortals from the three holy lands.

Orochimaru was quite wary of the strength of Ryuchi Cave, not because of the three snake princesses, but because of the unfathomable White Snake Sage.

The other two holy lands also have similarly powerful beings, and both have survived for a very long time, making them very difficult to deal with.

"We can ask my older brother when he gets back. He's been in contact with the main body of the Slug Sage, so he should have some understanding of its strength."

Tobirama Senju didn't know much about this, but his older brother certainly did.

(End of this chapter)