Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swordsmen Begins from the Hidden Cloud Village.

Chapter 280: Tricking Minato
After completing the discussion, the coalition forces of the four villages did not disband and return home, especially the 3,000 engineering ninja troops of the Iwagakure Village who had never been sent to the battlefield. They took action to help the Sand Village ninja army rebuild Kikyoyama Castle to facilitate the Sand Village's next stationing here.

Now there is no River Kingdom, this is the territory and border of the Wind Kingdom.

After working like this for more than a week, everyone finally boarded the Magnetic Sand Mat of the Fourth Kazekage Rasa to fly to the Land of Iron and start the second Five Kage Summit.

The general of the Iron Nation was very happy about this. He came out to greet them personally and even hosted a banquet for everyone at the Food and Entertainment City in the city.

In order to remain impartial, Mifune did not have any private contact with Tamura Hao, but he gave him gratifying looks many times.

After the banquet, Tamura Hao came to the residence of his teacher Ichiro Kusama.

"Teacher, this is my disciple's work!"

After the meeting, Tamura Hao presented his swords Masamune and Zangetsu.

Ichiro Kusama excitedly took the two swords and examined them carefully, and his old eyes couldn't help but sparkle.

"Good! Good! Good!"

After confirming that they were all famous swords, Ichiro Kusayama excitedly said three "good" words.

He knew from the beginning that this disciple would definitely surpass himself in the future and forge a famous sword, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon.

"I'm sorry, I haven't been able to study the ancient method of forging a famous sword handed down from generation to generation. I can only use tricks to forge this kind of exclusive sword that belongs to me."

Tiancun Hao showed a regretful expression. He really couldn't understand how those famous swords handed down from generation to generation could produce sword spirits. He could only tinker with this kind of exclusive famous sword.

Fortunately, this kind of exclusive sword can be mass-produced, and is much better than those few famous swords handed down from generation to generation.

"There is nothing to be sorry about. People today do not have to be worse than the ancients. Thousands of years from now, you will be the ancestor of the swordsmith lineage."

Ichiro Kusayama shook his head slightly, still proud of this disciple.

There is no need to be obsessed with the ancient handed-down famous swords, as long as you can reach this level.

"How is your sword practice going?"

Then he asked about the creation of the sword art. He not only taught this disciple the method of sword forging, but also guided the practice of sword art, and the child also put forward ambitious ideas.

The last time Mifune returned from the Land of Hot Springs, he told him about the Thunder Sword Technique created by this kid. After such a long time, there must be more works.

“There are twelve basic D-level sword techniques, twenty-four C-level sword techniques, thirty-six B-level sword techniques, forty-eight A-level sword techniques, six S-level sword techniques, and one double S-level sword technique. These are still being further improved.

This time I would like to discuss with Admiral Mifune and invite young warriors from the Iron Country to come to our Hidden Cloud Village to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and make progress together.

It's just that I'm now representing the Hidden Cloud Village to attend the Five Kage Summit, so it's not convenient for me to meet with Admiral Mifune in private. Please convey this to me, teacher."

Tamura Hao talked about his achievements in recent years and extended the invitation.

Of course, the number looks neat, but it was actually made up by him, which was not difficult for him.

With his current foundation, he can freely create sword techniques below S-level, especially the most proficient lightning-attribute sword techniques. There are too many inspirations to refer to in the novels, anime, and movies of his previous life, and some of them can be fully realized in the world of Naruto.

As for the difficulty of the S-level, I only have a few sword techniques that meet the requirements, such as the Heaven-Slashing Sword Technique, N Swords Flash, Crescent Moon Sky Strike, Sword Qi Storm, etc. The fire-attributed sword technique has not been developed due to time constraints.

The double S-level swordsmanship is only achieved by the fusion of N Dao Yi Shan and Yue Ya Tian Chong, and that move is really powerful.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Ichiro Kusayama excitedly said three "good" words again. He had some understanding of the ninjutsu system of ninjas and knew the division of levels of those ninjutsu. His disciples were able to create so many sword techniques, so this path was successful.

"I will talk to Admiral Mifune about the exchange of learning. I don't think he will refuse."

In response to the invitation for exchange and learning, Ichiro Kusama wanted to visit the Hidden Cloud Village, which is the ninja village that best fits their samurai style today.

The master and disciple communicated like this for the whole night. Early the next morning, Tamura Hao went to the venue. Sarutobi Hiruzen also arrived, but he only brought Jiraiya and Namikaze Minato.

After the Third Raikage entered the meeting hall with the Thunder God clone, Tamura Hao greeted Namikaze Minato who was also left outside, still with that signature gentle smile.

"Minato-kun, nice to see you again."

"I don't want to meet you!"

Minato Namikaze is still full of resentment, and nothing good happens every time he meets this guy.

"Don't be so raw!"

Tamura Hao enthusiastically hugged Minato Namikaze's shoulders. Minato Namikaze struggled a bit, but after feeling the brute force of that arm, he had to give up, but he was not afraid.

If this guy dares to use chakra, he will use the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave immediately.

He has now mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique to the point where he no longer needs to form hand seals, at least not for short-distance teleportation.

"You have to look at the bright side. Without me, although you can successfully become the Fourth Hokage under Sarutobi Hiruzen's arrangement, you will only be a puppet.

Their true side has been there for a long time, it's just that it was disguised well in the past. With your personality, you will definitely not sit idly by if you know about those things hidden in the dark.

For example, the things that Shimura Danzo did in secret, the cruel experiments that Orochimaru did on living people in the past, and Sarutobi Hiruzen's use of living people as sacrifices to create an army of the dead and his plot to persecute ninjas from his fellow village, which of them could you turn a blind eye to or turn a deaf ear to?
So it was destined that you would break up with Sarutobi Hiruzen, it was just a matter of time.

Of course, based on Lord Dodai's understanding of Sarutobi Hiruzen, he will most likely pass the position to you after confirming that Uzumaki Kyupin is pregnant, so that he can use the child to control you two.

At that time, no matter how dissatisfied you are, you will have no choice but to give in.

If you don't want to surrender, they have ways to control you. For example, the Jinchūriki is in the worst condition during childbirth, and it is most difficult for it to suppress the tailed beast in its body. Just one move can kill your wife.

With your personality, I estimate that you will most likely commit suicide for love, and seal the Nine-Tails into your son's body as a weapon of war for Konoha. Then Sarutobi Hiruzen only needs to fool your son..."

Tamura Hao was fooling people seriously, and Namikaze Minato didn't want to listen at first, but the more he listened, the more he felt something was wrong, and in the end his face turned pale.

Although he didn't want to admit it, this possibility was indeed very high. If Jiupin really died tragically, he would most likely commit suicide out of despair.

Thinking of this, I suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

"Don't try to sow discord!"

He replied stubbornly, Minato Namikaze really didn't want to believe such a future.

"This is the result of Master Tutai's deduction, it must be correct. And considering your current situation, do you really need me to sow discord between you?
I tell you this so that you will be more careful in the future and not be tricked.

We don't care whether you live or die, but Jiupin is a member of the Uzumaki clan, and Kushina and I don't want to see her get killed because of you."

Tamura Hao skillfully put the blame on Lord Dodai. Lord Dodai is now the wisest man in the ninja world. He has been recognized by the entire ninja world and the daimyo of the five major countries. His bounty is the highest in the world. The bounty of Raikage Sensei is not even a fraction of his.

Sure enough, after being affiliated with Dodai's name, Namikaze Minato no longer refuted.

These words made Ye Yueai, who was standing next to him, grin. She mourned for Tutai in her heart for a few seconds.

With Xiao Hao's painstaking and persistent promotion, it would not be difficult for Lord Tutai's reputation not to rise.

Perhaps after the next Ninja World War, Lord Dodai's bounty will exceed 5 billion.

"Don't scare Minato-chan."

At this moment, a gentle and kind voice was heard, and a figure flowed out from the seal on Minato Namikaze's abdomen and turned into a blurry figure, which was the chakra projection of Mito Uzumaki.

Then the figure solidified and turned into a shadow clone.

"Grandma Mito!"

Tian Cunhao hurriedly bowed and greeted him, and Ye Yueai, who was not far away, also came over to greet him.

Tamura Hao was not surprised by this chakra. After all, in the future, Minato Namikaze would seal his own chakra and Kushina Uzumaki's chakra into Naruto Uzumaki's body. Naturally, Mito Uzumaki could do the same and do it better.

"I heard that Rope Tree appeared in the village before."

Uzumaki Mito nodded to the young man and immediately asked him something.

She could understand and agree with Tsunade going to the clan territory, but she was surprised and delighted by the appearance of Nawaki.

When she heard the news of her grandson's death, she was sad for a long time, but she didn't expect that he was not dead.

Minato Namikaze was also very confused about this. The news of Senju Nawaki's death did not seem false, especially considering Lady Tsunade's performance at the time.

"It was restored by Sister Tsunade."

Tamura Hao decisively put the blame on Tsunade. After all, most of the Senju ninjas on the front line were dead, and most of the clan members in the clan land had moved to the Hidden Cloud Village. There were not many people who knew about the matter at the time.

Besides, Tsunade is now a ninja of their Hidden Cloud Village, so she has the final say on what to do.

"It's good to be alive!"

Uzumaki Mito was very pleased, and immediately thought for a moment before saying, "I'll go to the Hidden Cloud Village with you. Tsunade is not suitable for persuading people, so I'll go talk to those tribesmen."

She knew that Tsunade had taken many people away, some of whom exceeded the standards of the Hidden Cloud Village for accepting people from the Hidden Cloud Village.

Besides, the situation of the Senju clan is different from that of the Uzushiogakure back then. There must be some clan members who are still confused. It would be good for me to go over and enlighten them. "That would be great!"

Tamura Hao was happy. With this big man taking action, the Senju people would definitely surrender more easily. As for those who really didn't want to integrate into the Hidden Cloud Village, they would just be sent back to Konoha.

I believe that Sarutobi Hiruzen and others will definitely treat them well. Orochimaru and Danzo are also in need of experimental subjects to further explore the mystery of the Senju family's bloodline.

I think at this moment those Senju members who were unwilling to leave have been accepted by Orochimaru and Danzo.

"Grandma Mito!"

However, Minato Namikaze was reluctant to let go. After spending such a long time together, he had already regarded this person as his own relative. He was able to grow so fast thanks to this person's teaching.

"I'm sorry, Minato-chan, but it's unfair and too heavy a burden to place the responsibility of the village's future in your hands.

If things are impossible in the future, don't force it, protect yourself and Jiupin."

Stroking the boy's head lovingly and apologetically, Uzumaki Mito felt a little regretful in his heart.

Maybe she shouldn't have given her and Hashirama's will to this child. Now she just wants this child and Kyuubin to have a better future.

"I know, I will definitely protect the Ninth Rank!"

Nodding seriously, Minato Namikaze indicated that he had taken note of it.

"Get along well with the big fox. Our previous understanding of him was wrong. He is not an irrational beast."

Giving the last reminder, Uzumaki Mito can't do more for now, the child will have to walk the future path on his own.

"Ok!"

Minato Namikaze nodded to show that he understood.

He also understood the importance of resolving the hatred in Nine-Tailed Fox's heart. Only in this way could he obtain that power. If he wanted to fulfill his dream, he would need invincible power. He must find a way to get the Nine-Tailed Fox's power.

"Are Yuye and the others okay now?"

Uzumaki Mito looked at the young man beside him, wanting to hear about the current living conditions of those tribesmen.

"Everything is fine. Aunt Yuye and Master Tutai got married and have a daughter."

Tamura Hao talked about Uzumaki Tamae's marriage. Fortunately, the Uzumaki clan was disbanded, otherwise Lord Dodai would have to change his surname to Uzumaki, which would be considered as marrying into the wife's family.

"The Raikage assistant? He's quite good."

Uzumaki Mito was surprised. She had heard of the name of the Raikage's assistant. It was said that the events of the Uzushiogakure Village were planned by him. Later, many plans of the Hidden Cloud Village and even its own reforms came from him. He was also known as the wisest man in the ninja world. It was said that the bounty on his head was more than 2 billion taels.

It's a good thing that Yuye can marry that man, not to mention that they have a child. This means that Uzumaki has truly taken root in the Hidden Cloud Village, and he can rest assured.

"Mito-sama!"

At this time, several figures walked out of the conference hall, including Sarutobi Hiruzen and Jiraiya. Seeing Uzumaki Mito's figure, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes flickered, and finally he stepped forward to greet him.

He guessed that this should be just a chakra left by that person. That person was really dead and could not be resurrected. It seemed that the one in front of him was not in the state of Impure World Reincarnation, but could only be the form transformed by chakra.

Ōnoki and his companions were also quite surprised at the presence of Uzumaki Mito, and they all greeted him.

Although he was an enemy, they respected him very much. It was also beneficial to their ninja village that he ended the First Ninja World War. At that time, the war was basically out of control, and one or two Kage had died. If the war continued, the losses would be even greater.

"Just take care of yourself!"

Uzumaki Mito looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen calmly and did not blame him.

There is no way to say right or wrong in power struggles, there is only a division of positions. Since the Senshou family has decided to fight for it, they must be prepared to face the consequences and cannot blame others.

And the things inside Konoha are not over yet.

Konoha is the ninja village with the most ninja forces. This has made Konoha powerful, but it has also become a fatal hidden danger.

In order to resolve internal conflicts, unless an invincible strongman like Hashirama appears again, either the ninja clan must be weakened or even wiped out, or reforms must be carried out like the Hidden Cloud Village, disbanding the ninja clan and fully integrating it into the ninja village.

She was no longer sure about Konoha's future and didn't want to care about it anymore.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said nothing, and Jiraiya behind him could only remain silent.

However, Oonoki and the others nearby had mocking sneers on their faces.

"Everyone, we have prepared a banquet, please follow me."

Mifune, who came out last, noticed the weird atmosphere, but didn't care much and invited everyone to the banquet.

The Five Kage Conference is of great significance to their Iron Kingdom. It can further establish their identity as a neutral country, and there are other benefits. It is worth it.

Everyone did not refuse and followed Mifune away.

Uzumaki Mito also left with Tamura Hao, chatting as they walked, asking about the specific situation of those tribesmen, leaving only Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other two behind, seeming very out of place.

"Teacher, why is it over so soon?"

Namikaze Minato asked in confusion. He had originally thought that the discussion would take several days and he was prepared for a protracted war.

"I don't know either. The conditions given by the four major ninja villages are not harsh."

Speaking of this, Jiraiya was full of doubts and didn't understand what the four major ninja villages were doing.

Before coming, they had discussed the terms of the armistice agreement many times, had an expected bottom line in their hearts, and were prepared to fight with the four major ninja villages.

But who would have thought that the conditions offered by the four major ninja villages did not exceed their expected bottom line, so the signing of the armistice agreement was successfully completed.

It was done in less than ten minutes, which made him feel incredible, but for a moment he couldn't figure out what the four major ninja villages were doing.

Not to mention Jiraiya, Sarutobi Hiruzen was also quite confused. He also couldn't figure out what the four major ninja villages were planning.

Even the four major ninja villages did not forcefully demand the return of the tailed beasts that were taken away, but only made verbal condemnations.

"Hokage-sama, shall we return to the village immediately?"

Minato Namikaze suppressed his doubts and asked whether they should return immediately.

"Go back. I want to study their thoughts carefully."

Nodding, Sarutobi Hiruzen urgently needed to go back and discuss this matter with his old friends. He always felt that there was something strange about it.

Namikaze Minato didn't say much. He opened the Yin Seal and placed his hands on the shoulders of Sarutobi Hiruzen and his teacher. He used the Flying Thunder God Technique to take the two away. After using the Flying Thunder God Techniques that were left for the road in advance, they returned to Konoha in no time at all without sacrificing chakra.

After returning, Sarutobi Hiruzen went to the Hokage's office and summoned the reincarnated Senju Tobirama first, and let him sense and confirm that there was no Flying Thunder God technique left on his body by Namikaze Minato before he felt relieved.

He was also very afraid of Minato Namikaze and the Flying Thunder God Technique. If he was really branded by them, he would have to sleep with his eyes open from then on.

If it wasn't absolutely necessary this time, he really didn't want Minato Namikaze to touch him.

Fortunately, the second generation teacher could sense Namikaze Minato's Flying Thunder God technique and at least take precautions.

After making sure that everything was alright, Sarutobi Hiruzen put away the Second Generation Sensei and sat down in his office chair, waiting quietly.

Not long after, hurried footsteps were heard and two figures pushed open the office door and walked in. They were Utane Koharu and Mito Kado En.

"Danzo didn't come?"

Seeing that only two people came, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt dissatisfied.

After arriving at the Hokage Building, he ordered to notify Mito Kado En, Utatane Koharu, and Shimura Danzo to come over, but now only two of them came.

"Danzo never came back to the village."

Utane Koharu said that they knew that Shimura Danzo had retired midway through that battle, and they had been waiting for the return of that old friend, but unfortunately they had never seen him.

"That kind of power is not that useful after all."

Sarutobi Hiruzen had a rough guess. He had sensed that Shimura Danzo's power was extreme at the beginning, even darker and more evil than the Tailed Beast Chakra.

Although that kind of power greatly increased Danzo's strength, it must have hidden dangers, otherwise he would have jumped out to compete with him for the position of Hokage.

"Don't wait for him. This is the armistice agreement signed with the four major ninja villages. The conditions on it are the original conditions proposed by the four major ninja villages. They look very wrong. Take a look."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said as he took out the signed contract for the two to see.

The two men took the scroll and unfolded it. After reading the contents inside, they frowned and looked up at Sarutobi Hiruzen in confusion.

"Are you sure that these are the initial conditions proposed by the four major ninja villages, and none of them have been changed?"

“Not a single one has been changed!”

(End of this chapter)