Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Tamura Hao glanced at Iwamura, who had a serious expression, and shook his head in surprise.

"I don't like to run away, and I can't run away anyway. Our Hidden Mist Village has a foundation second only to Konoha."

During the Warring States period, there were ten powerful clans: Uchiha, Senju, Uzumaki, Hyuga, Kaguya, Hozuki, Minazuki, Hagoromo, Kakuzuki, and Yozuki.

The Hagoromo clan was wiped out at the end of the Warring States period. The Yotsuki and Kakuzu clans were in Kumogakure, but the Kakuzu clan was also wiped out because of the Kinkaku and Ginkaku incident.

The Senju, Uchiha, and Hyuga clans reside in Konoha; the Kaguya, Hozuki, and Minazuki clans reside in Kirigakure; and the Uzumaki clan alone established Uzushiogakure.

Like Konoha, Kirigakure has three top-tier clans and a considerable number of powerful clans, but now it has fallen to a level comparable to Sunagakure, far inferior to Konoha, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure.

Ultimately, all the mistakes stem from power struggles and internal strife. If this continues, Kirigakure will inevitably decline, and a fierce internal conflict will likely erupt, perhaps even leading to the village's demise.

This is the wrong way of developing; we have been poisoned for too long, and we must change.

Therefore, I will compete to become the Fourth Mizukage, suppress all who oppose me, and change everything through absolute strength and power.

Tamura Hao displayed absolute confidence. As a transmigrator with a cheat-like ability, he had absolute confidence in his future. Given time, he would surely become the strongest in this world and suppress all enemies.

"You're not that old, are you?"

The three of them were stunned; this was just a boy.

"Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Tamura Hiroshi, the current head of the Ringo family, and also the son-in-law of the previous head. I am eleven years old this year, and my strength is invincible below the Kage level."

His confidence remained undiminished; Tamura Hao was now invincible below the Kage level, and could even instantly kill Jonin.

On one hand, it has its own strength, and on the other hand, it has sufficiently luxurious equipment.

"Invincible below the Kage level!"

This statement shocked the three of them. They knew the concept of a Kage-level shinobi, which was a shinobi who could rival the Kage of the five great shinobi villages.

Even in their Hidden Mist Village, there aren't many such powerful individuals, yet this child, who is not even twelve years old, is already invincible below the Kage level.

Although they were surprised by this, they did not believe that the other party would deceive them. The fact that the other party could become the current patriarch of the Ringo family despite not having the same surname was proof of their strength.

But this is too much of a genius. In the decades since the Five Great Ninja Villages were established, it seems that such a monstrous talent has never appeared before.

"How do you plan to change the village?"

It took him a while to calm himself down before Yanliu asked further questions.

He knew about this person's talent and strength, but to become the Mizukage and change Kirigakure, strength alone was not enough; one also needed sufficient wisdom. Otherwise, relying solely on force would only lead to an even more brutal Blood Mist Village.

Tamura Hao knew that this man was considering him and had obviously decided to join him. He did not hide anything and explained his thoughts.

"In our Hidden Mist Village, strength is revered, and invincible power is the foundation of everything."

Once I become the Fourth Generation with absolute power, I will separate the individuals within the two factions who harbor absolute hatred and interests, thus breaking up the two factions and easing the tensions and conflicts between them…”

He valued not only Ganryu's strength and potential, but also his background as a commoner ninja and his reputation among the commoner ninjas in the village.

If managed well, it can attract a group of civilian ninjas.

As that great man once said, politics is about minimizing enemies and maximizing friends.

With this policy as a foundation, coupled with the Thirty-Six Stratagems I had read in my previous life, and combined with the complex situation in Kirigakure, it was not difficult to devise a way of governance.

Of course, the most important thing is to have absolute strength as a foundation; otherwise, it's all just empty talk.

In terms of strength, besides his own improvement, he also contributed to the improvement of the Ringo family.

The puppet armor system is only one aspect. Later, we will try to obtain a suitable sage art system to cultivate. If all else fails, we will create a sage art seal like Orochimaru's.

There are still many ways to become stronger.

Then there were the plans to build the Turtle Island base and the air fortress, and even a series of fighter jets.

These ideas and thoughts left the three of them stunned. Tamura even took them on a tour of their arsenal, where they were designing and manufacturing the first generation of fighter jets.

Tamura Hiroshi designed the main structure by combining various inheritances. The remaining details need to be adjusted little by little according to the actual situation after the physical object is made. It cannot be imagined out of thin air.

The first generation of fighter jets has already been manufactured and can even fly at high speeds, very close to the speed of sound.

Although there are still many problems to be solved, it's only a matter of time.

"Lord Hao, we are willing to acknowledge you as our master. We beg you to change our village and end that tragic land of blood mist."

By the end, even Ganryu was filled with fervor; this man was definitely the future of their Hidden Mist Village.

Shuilian and Shunna were also very excited. They saw hope for their Hidden Mist Village, and believed that this person would surely end the Blood Mist policy.

"Though the enemy is numerous, those who journey with me will find no adversaries ahead!"

Tamura Hiroshi had been waiting for this moment, uttering those sophisticated words, his confidence transforming into an aura of dominance.

"We will follow you forever, my lord!"

Ganryu knelt down on one knee in a fervent show of loyalty, and Shuilian and Shunna followed suit.

This person was not only their savior, but also gave them a glimpse of a new future.

Having nearly died once, they understood the village's tragic state even more and secretly vowed to change everything. They believed that following this person would surely lead to success, at least more reliable than those two factions whose brains had already been beaten out of their wits.

"Ganryu, I have a task for you now."

Tamura helped Ganryu up; now it was up to this guy to do the work.

"Please speak, sir!"

His expression turned serious. Yanliu himself was still very much a ninja, and he never took missions lightly. He had been careless with those Iwa ninjas last time.

"Return to the village with that top-secret document and give a detailed account of your mission."

As for Shuilian and Shunna, just say they died from their illnesses. The alliance between the village and Iwagakure will inevitably break down. You should also mention some information about the Ringo ninja, including my becoming the new head of the Ringo clan.

I need an opportunity to intervene in the battle between Iwagakure and Kumogakure, severely damage the two great ninja villages, and make a name for myself in the competition for the position of Fourth Hokage.

In addition, you need to further increase your reputation among the commoner ninjas in the village and select like-minded people to wait for my return.

The day I step into the village again will be the day I become the Fourth Hokage.

He needs to pave the way for his competition to become the Fourth Mizukage. To become the Mizukage, one needs not only great strength and influence, but also sufficient prestige.

At this stage, almost no one in the village knows who I am, so I need to start making a name for myself.

"Yes, sir!"

Iwaryu understood what this person meant and knew what to do.

"After returning to the village, do not take the initiative to contact anyone from our Ringo family. Before I return to the village, you will be a hidden pawn."

He gave this subordinate a few words of advice, showing that he valued this person highly, as he was currently the only one who could be placed among the civilian ninjas.

"Understood!"

Ganryu thought the same way; his mission was very important, and he absolutely could not be targeted by the two major factions.

Next, he discussed some plans with Ganryu, and finally, Tamura Hao sealed a piece of Grell Stone into Ganryu's body, using the life force of the Grell Stone to continuously nourish his body.

He was also given some swordsmanship techniques and water-style ninjutsu to practice, hoping to reach the lower Kage level.

The fact that Ganryu, a commoner ninja, could cultivate to this level proves his extraordinary talent. Now, with a suitable inheritance and the nourishment of his body from the energy of the Grell Stone, he definitely has the ability to break through to that level.

Once Ganryu becomes a Kage-level ninja, his reputation among ordinary ninjas will inevitably increase significantly, and may even transform into prestige, making him a representative of the ordinary ninja community.

As for the Grell Stone, after obtaining it from the ferret, he studied it and used sealing techniques to create a replica of it.

Although it differs somewhat from the original Grell Stone, it is essentially the same, simply solidifying liquid Grell energy.

Now, every Ringo Clan member has a Grell Stone sealed within their body to aid in cultivation and quickly repair physical damage during battle.

Of course, he also gave Shuilian and Shunna a suitable inheritance, and Shuilian herself is a medical ninja, which is a very valuable talent and deserves to be cultivated.

People with Yin-Yang chakra are few and far between, far fewer than those with the five elemental chakra natures. Among them, those with Yang chakra nature who are also suitable for training medical ninjutsu are even fewer, making each one precious.

Another reason why Yanliu felt so at ease returning to the village was that his two teammates were there, which was a bond between them.

It even seems that feelings have developed between Ganryu and Shuilian. With these two around, Ganryu's loyalty can be assured.

After seeing Ganryu off, Tamura Hao set off again aboard the Ninja Hawk.

We've already found out where the Earth Spider Clan is, but we've only determined a general area. If we wait a few more months, we might be able to pinpoint the exact location.

But he wasn't going to wait any longer and was prepared to go there himself and use his extraordinary perception to search for them one by one.

There was no other way; the battle was about to begin, and the target of this battle was that Iron Warrior from Iwagakure. He needed to further improve his strength to suppress him.

Riding the Ninja Hawk, they flew swiftly through the area, occasionally activating their senses. After five days, they finally located the hiding place of the Tsuchigumo clan.

Leaping off the back of the ninja hawk, Tamura Hao arrived outside the mountain stronghold of the Tsuchigumo clan and found the strongest chakra user, Enjouji.

Without making any unnecessary movements, they simply watched from a distance.

Before long, the traveler noticed and turned his head to see a figure.

Once he realized the other person was watching him, he glanced at his granddaughter in his arms, pondered for a moment, then carried her back into the house and calmly walked out of the village.

"Young man, are you looking for me?"

Gazing at the boy opposite him, the Traveler remained secretly vigilant.

Those who come to see me during this time period are unlikely to be good people; they are most likely after that secret technique.

"Yes, sir, I've come to make a deal with you."

Tamura Hiroshi remained calm; he preferred to persuade with words rather than resort to force.

"You want my clan's secret techniques?"

The traveler became even more wary, realizing that the other party had indeed come for the family's secret technique.

"It's not just the secret technique, but also the ninja tool on your back. I brought the Sage Clan's talent from the Fire Temple. You should have heard of it. It also utilizes natural energy, combining offense and defense, and the requirements for learning it are very low. Almost all the monks in the Fire Temple know it, the only difference is the level of their cultivation."

This is perfect for your Earth Spider clan to cultivate, and it might even be able to be integrated with your original secret techniques.

Compared to a heritage that can be practiced by all members of the clan, a secret technique that only you can master is of much lower value to a clan.

You won't lose out on this deal.

As he spoke, Tamura Hiroshi tossed over the scroll he had prepared beforehand.

The traveler caught it, pondered for a moment, then unfolded it to read, and even quickly tried it out.

He was able to draw upon natural energy, which was a perfect match for this kind of celestial talent. Before long, golden light appeared on his body, a sign of the power of a celestial talent.

"Who are you? Where do you come from?"

After confirming the feasibility of the technique, the Traveler's expression softened, and he saw the young man's sincerity.

"My name is Tamura Hiroshi, I come from Kirigakure, and I am the current head of the Ringo family."

Tamura Hiroshi introduced himself.

"Kirigakure!"

With a furrowed brow, the Traveler of the Mist didn't have a good impression of Kirigakure, and the reputation of Kirigakure ninjas in the ninja world wasn't very good either.

"Our village has encountered some problems, but they will be resolved soon."

Although he didn't know why the other person was frowning, Tamura Hiroshi still stated that the village's future would change.

"Promise me one thing, and I will give you my clan's secret treasure."

After some thought, the Traveler finally made a decision.

"Speaking."

Tamura Hiroshi wondered what this person wanted to say.

"Take my granddaughter away and take her as your disciple."

Having made that request, the Traveler of Service has no other choice now.

That secret technique was very powerful, but it also attracted a lot of trouble. Too many people were watching it, and the son and daughter-in-law died because of it, leaving only a granddaughter.

He was getting old and thought he would live for another ten years or so at most, so he was worried that those people would target his granddaughter.

Although he had made an agreement with Konoha, Konoha is currently struggling to survive, which makes him worried.

The appearance of this young man, and the calmness and sincerity he showed, gave him a new perspective.

Most importantly, the opponent is very confident and may have a way to defeat me. Behind me is my clan's village. If a battle breaks out here, my clan and my granddaughter will inevitably be affected.

Therefore, we cannot fight!

"good!"

Tamura Hiroshi hesitated for a moment, then readily agreed.

Although I don't know why the other party made this request, it doesn't mean I'll lose anything.

Furthermore, taking away the granddaughter of the Traveler can change this part of the plot, and another wave of fate's power will be gained.

Not only did we not lose money, we actually made a profit, which was a pleasant surprise.

The wanderer stared at it for a while before turning back. When he came back, he was holding a baby girl in his arms; she was his granddaughter.

After looking at his granddaughter for a while, he finally couldn't bear to hand her over to the boy. Then he reached behind his back, grabbed the treasure, and yanked it off hard. Blood flowed freely, and the Traveler's face turned pale instantly.

"Wow, that's ruthless!"

Tamura Hao was shocked and quickly stepped forward to use his palm magic to heal the wound on the other's vest.

That old man is ruthless; he truly lives up to his reputation as a ruthless man who dares to destroy an entire town.

The wound on his vest slowly healed, and only then did the Traveler catch his breath. He handed over the treasure and a scroll, and gave his final instructions.

"Here's what you wanted. Her name is Ying. Don't let anyone know she's my granddaughter."

All he wants now is for his granddaughter to live, grow up happily, get married, and have children, so that the tragedy that befell his son and his wife can not befall her.

"I will, goodbye!"

After receiving the scroll and the secret treasure, Tamura Hao turned around decisively while holding the baby girl, pondering whether to let his aunt adopt another daughter.

This little guy is too young; he doesn't want to be a stay-at-home dad.

The traveler stood there watching the figure disappear at the end of the road before staggering back to the village.

He and his family certainly didn't lose out in this deal, especially since the secret technique was restricted from use by Konoha. Keeping it for himself wouldn't be of much use, and passing it on to his granddaughter would definitely attract unwanted attention.

Moreover, he had a premonition that if things continued this way, that secret treasure and technique would inevitably bring about the annihilation of the entire family.

Even some people within the family seemed a bit off, and the deaths of the son and his wife were also suspicious.

That was already a hot potato for him, and now it's the perfect time to get rid of it.

Furthermore, since that treasure was transplanted onto my body, it wasn't a pleasant experience, so trading it away would be a good thing.

Of course, he didn't have much time left to live, and he might reach the end tomorrow. Fortunately, he had enough time left to complete his arrangements and pass on this talent of the immortal race to his people.

Tamura Hao had no idea what the old man was thinking. After getting on the ninja hawk's back, he immediately returned.

……

"Why did you bring another one home?"

On Turtle Island, Yu Yuri was displeased to see that the pervert had brought back another baby.

"That's right, I've had another affair, and she's just as good-looking and has a better figure than you..."

Tamura Hiroshi tried to fool him again with a straight face, but only got a glare in return.

Ringo Ameyuri won't fall for it again.

"Auntie, how about having another daughter?"

Seeing that the little girl wasn't fooled, Tamura Hao smiled and looked at Ringo Mari, who was playing with the baby girl.

"I really want a daughter."

Ringo Molly did not refuse. She loved children. Although taking care of them was tiring, seeing the little one's smile made her feel at ease.

"The Third Hokage's order has arrived: we must avenge the Iwa ninja who went to battle in Kumogakure."

After teasing the little one in her arms, Ringo Mari recounted the intelligence sent from the village yesterday.

It was sent directly to the family and then delivered through the family's channels.

"What a disgusting person."

Tamura Hao couldn't help but complain that the Third Mizukage's methods were too dirty.

Originally, Iwagakure and Kirigakure fought Kumogakure separately. Although they had grudges against each other, they would still restrain themselves when fighting Kumogakure. However, the alliance brought them much closer together on the battlefield.

Although the ninja factions were annoyed, they could not initiate a conflict, otherwise they would give the Third Mizukage an excuse to criticize them.

Now, however, they are about to break ties and seek revenge. Next, the ninja faction will have to face the ninja armies of both Kumogakure and Iwagakure at the same time, which is tantamount to starting a war with Iwagakure over there.

The Ringo family became a tool in the hands of the Third Mizukage. Although this was partly due to their own calculations, they were still quite unhappy when the Third Mizukage actually delivered the order.

That old guy is too cunning; no wonder he came up with the Blood Mist policy.

He didn't despise the other party's cunning, but rather thought their political skills were lacking; otherwise, they would have already subdued the ninja faction through their own means.

Of course, the most important thing is that his own strength is not too strong, otherwise he would not have been taken over the position of Mizukage by the Second Hokage.

Afterwards, he lacked the absolute power to suppress them, so the ninja faction naturally wouldn't submit to him.

(End of this chapter)