Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 369 The Easy-going Ashina

Looking at the bustling Wochao Village in front of me, and the red-haired pedestrians chatting and laughing everywhere on the streets.

At this moment, Tachibana Kanakawa felt somewhat surreal.

I really want to catch two of them and take them home.

Although Tachibana Kenkawa herself knew that even though they all shared the same bloodline of the Uzumaki clan, not everyone possessed the unique talents of Nagato or Karin.

But these red-haired figures that kept passing by him seemed like tempting fruits.

Fortunately, Jianchuan Ju knew that she had come to Wochao Village to ask for a favor.

Moreover, kidnapping a stranger who hadn't bothered him was a bit too much of a cross line for him.

In the end, he could only drool silently in his heart as he slowly made his way towards the center of Wochao Village.

"Excuse me, are you here to post a task? If so, please go directly to the office to register."

As soon as they reached the office building, Jianchuan Ju and his companion were stopped by a guard.

Knowing that Uzushio Village was a neutral country, Tachibana and Kenkawa did not wear the stolen Konoha headbands when they came to the village, so as to avoid any misunderstandings.

"Um, we have something to discuss with Village Chief Ashina Uzumaki. Please inform him."

Upon hearing this, the guard felt somewhat relieved, seeing that Jianchuan Ju was speaking very politely.

After all, in his perception, the amount of chakra in the bodies of Tachibana and Kenkawa was not considered weak even outside of Uzushio Village.

However, the lack of clear ninja markings inevitably raises some concerns.

"Then please tell me your identities so I can go in and inform the clan chief."

Now, it's a bit awkward for Jianchuan Ju to switch places.

In this time and space, I am just an unknown nobody, and my name is really not that useful.

After thinking for a moment, Tachibana Kenkawa took out the letter that Tobirama Senju had given him and handed it to him.

"My name is Jianchuan Tachibana, just an unknown ninja. However, I have a letter from a friend here. Please deliver it to the noble lord on my behalf."

After all, the Land of Whirlpools was a neutral country, and Tobirama Senju was an S-rank rogue ninja from Konoha, so Tachibana Kenkawa did not directly reveal the source of the letter.

The man looked at the scroll that Jianchuan Ju handed him with some doubt, but didn't say anything more.

After all, it was his job to report things to the guard, so he took the letter and quickly went inside.

"I hope Tobirama really is as influential as he claims."

When Tobirama Senju was writing this letter of introduction, he was evasive and spoke in a vague tone.

But after writing it, he patted his chest and assured everyone that it would definitely be useful.

This caused Tachibana Kanakawa to have very little trust in him.

Fortunately, it seems that the letter really did work.

Not long after, the guard returned and respectfully invited the two inside.

Upon entering the house, the two saw a white-haired old man with a serious face, dressed in armor from the Warring States period, sitting upright in the head seat.

However, after Jianchuan Ju and the other person entered, the old man's dignified aura quickly disappeared, and he put on a very kind expression.

After waving for the vortex clansman who had led the way to leave, the old man smiled and spoke.

"That brat Tobirama already informed us of the purpose of our visit."

"Since he has chosen to trust you, then I have no problem with that either. Our Uzumaki clan has researched techniques related to sealing tailed beasts before. You can't take the books with you, but I will arrange for someone to take you to study them later."

"During your studies, you can stay in the village. If you have any requests, you can tell me directly at any time."

The old man named Uzumaki Ashina's sudden enthusiasm made even Tachibana Kenkawa a little uncomfortable.

He had originally thought that he was there to ask for a favor.

Moreover, since they wanted to learn someone else's ancestral sealing technique, even if they weren't made to make things difficult, there would still be some conditions.

Before Jianchuan Ju came again, he was considering whether to offer one or two sealing techniques that the Uzumaki clan did not have in exchange.

To my surprise, they actually arranged everything for me so readily.

"Does Tobirama really have that much influence?"

Kanakawa Tachibana didn't quite understand.

If the Uzumaki clan and the Senju clan are on good terms, that's a matter between the two clans.

Tobirama Senju's defection from Konoha is, to put it bluntly, not much different from betraying the Senju clan.

How could he possibly get the patriarch of the Uzumaki clan to give him his full support with just one letter?

Does it include meals and accommodation?

Of course, no matter how doubtful she was, since the other party had already gone to such lengths, Tachibana Kenkawa naturally took the opportunity to express her gratitude.

"Then I'll have to trouble Clan Chief Ashina. I also have some knowledge of sealing techniques, and this is just a small token of my appreciation. It certainly can't compare to the sealing techniques mastered by the Uzumaki clan, but if it can add a little to your collection, that would be a nice thing."

After a moment's consideration, Jianchuan Ju decided to accept the offer, even though the other party had not mentioned any compensation required.

However, he still gave the other party the sealing technique that he had prepared in advance for the exchange.

It's a bit like hell.

The sealing technique scroll that Tachibana Kanagawa took out was indeed a sealing technique that the Uzumaki clan had not yet mastered.

However, aside from the few abnormally powerful sealing techniques taught by the system, Jianchuan Ju certainly wouldn't pass on any other sealing knowledge.

These things actually occurred in the original timeline after several major powers joined forces to destroy the Land of Whirlpools.

Based on the portion of sealing technique knowledge they received, Kirigakure developed a completely new sealing technique.

It can be considered that what was taken from here is used here.

Completely unaware of the truth, Ashina Uzumaki didn't take the sealing technique scroll that Tachibana Kenkawa had given him seriously.

After politely expressing my gratitude, I put it away.

Instead, after briefly discussing business, they began to inquire about Tobirama Senju's recent situation.

His attitude was kind and his tone was concerned.

Those who don't know might think that Tobirama's surname is actually Uzumaki.

"Actually, it's about me and Lord Tobirama."

Just as Tachibana Kanagawa was about to say something to explain, he realized that he and Tobirama Senju weren't actually that close; they were just business partners.

Before he could finish speaking, the door was kicked open from the outside with a loud bang!

"Senju Tobirama!"

"You coward! How dare you come to our Wochao Village!!!"

The sudden roar startled all three people inside the room.

Tachibana Kanagawa and Hikaru Uchiha both looked at the door with wary expressions.

The newcomer was dressed in a white kimono, and her signature red hair, a symbol of the Uzumaki clan, was tied into two buns. There was also a very conspicuous purple diamond mark on her forehead.

Just one glance, and although the other person's face was full of anger and their loud manner was very different from what I remembered.

But Tachibana Kanagawa recognized the other person's identity at a glance.

The subsequent rebuke from Ashina Uzumaki proved that Tachibana Kenkawa was right.

"Mito! I'm entertaining guests! Are you trying to rebel?!"

(End of this chapter)