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

Chapter 297 Moonlight Blast
In the office of the Konoha Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen summoned Namikaze Minato and handed him a file.

"Moonlight Gale, is he Senior Xuanfeng's child?"

After reading the file and looking at the date of birth and age recorded on it, Minato Namikaze immediately thought of Gekko Genpu, who was once known as the Dancer of the Night.

He is a strong man in the village whose swordsmanship is second only to Senior Sakumo, especially in assassination ability, he is better than Senior Sakumo.

The main reason is that he possesses the Kekkei Genkai of Transparent Release, which allows him to achieve perfect invisibility. Even some sensory ninjas find it difficult to detect him. Only the Uzumaki clan's Kagura's heart's eye and the Hyuga clan's Byakugan can see through it.

That person made a deep impression on him, but unfortunately he died in the Peninsula War.

Nodding, Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of smoke and said, "This child has been wrapped in hatred since birth and has been practicing desperately. It will be very dangerous in the long run.

He submitted his graduation application some time ago and passed the graduation assessment. I want you to be his class teacher and guide him onto the right path.

At the same time, some of the characteristics of your Light Escape are similar to Transparent Escape, so it is most appropriate for you to teach it."

Moonlight Gale has great potential. As long as he is trained well, his future achievements will definitely not be worse than his father's. He will be more than qualified to become a Kage-level powerhouse.

"You can graduate before you're even seven."

Namikaze Minato was surprised. You know, the graduation examination of the Ninja School has undergone many reforms, especially for applications for early graduation, the most stringent examination will be carried out, and even the Genin will be sent into battle as a practical examination.

This means that he must defeat a standard Genin to graduate. This child's strength has surpassed that of an ordinary Genin and is very close to the level of a Chunin.

Of course, it is only strength, and limited to close combat. There is still a big gap in other aspects, but it is also excellent.

"Is he the only one?"

“Because the graduation applications were submitted suddenly, the graduating students were arranged into teams in advance, with only him being the extra one.

Besides, he is too young, and he has some inner problems, so it is not suitable for him to form a team for the time being. Otherwise, it will easily lead to conflicts. You will lead him for two years first."

Sarutobi Hiruzen attaches great importance to Moonlight Gale and believes that as long as he grows up, he will be able to stand on his own.

In particular, the Transparent Release is very suitable for stealth assassinations, and it can also increase the bond with Minato Namikaze and further control him.

There was no way. This disciple was getting stronger and stronger, especially when he activated the Nine-Tails Chakra mode, which made him feel depressed.

At the same time, the ideas of this disciple have already taken shape, and it is impossible for him to become a puppet and be controlled by them. This would be very dangerous.

However, what Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know was that his malicious thoughts were being sensed by Namikaze Minato. Although he had not activated the Nine-Tails Chakra mode, he could still sense it at such a close distance.

However, Minato Namikaze had long been accustomed to it and had a deep understanding of what kind of person this Hokage was.

If the situation in the ninja world and the circumstances in the village were not too special, and if it weren't for the fact that he had to consider teacher Jiraiya, he would have wanted to find an opportunity to replace him.

Letting this old man continue to sit in this position will only bring disaster to the village.

"I understand. I will guide this child well."

He had a lot of thoughts in his mind, but he didn't show it. He looked at the file in his hand again and nodded in agreement. He was somewhat interested in the technique of transparent escape.

Recently I have been thinking about how to use light escape to block the line of sight and hide my body, so that I will have more advantages whether I am lurking or fighting.

It's just that the progress is slow. If we have the technique of Tou Dun to use as a reference, I believe it can be developed soon.

After communicating with Sarutobi Hiruzen about Gekko Hayate, Namikaze Minato left the Hokage Building and came to the Gekko family's territory according to the address on the file.

After explaining his purpose, he was led to the house where Moonlight Gale was.

Although the Moonlight Family cannot compare to a large family like the Uchiha Hyuga Senju Family, it is not bad in its own right. It is comparable to the previous Hatake Family and has its own family land, which is quite spacious.

It is also adjacent to the Hatake family. After the Hatake family left Konoha, it took over the Hatake family.

When he arrived at the courtyard, Minato Namikaze jumped in without saying a word and saw a young boy practicing swordsmanship with a long sword.

The practice of swordsmanship is very special. It is to cut the falling leaves. Namikaze Minato looked and found that the leaves were cut along the center veins, which shows the boy's eyesight and the accuracy of his swordsmanship.

Of course, this is a basic practice of swordsmanship. Each family’s practice method is different, but the core is speed, fierceness and accuracy.

Moonlight Gale practiced very seriously, his eyes fixed on the leaves falling in the wind, he drew and retracted the knife accurately, and at the same time cut along the wind force to reduce the sound of breaking air caused by friction with the air.

After practicing for a while, a round of applause suddenly sounded from the side.

The sudden sound made Moonlight Gale alert and he instinctively took a defensive stance, but he relaxed after seeing the appearance of the person who came.

"Minato-sama, are you my team leader?"

He has been waiting for his own teacher for some time, and now this person has arrived, it is very likely that he is his own teacher.

After all, he and his family had little contact with this person. Even if he had something to do, it was impossible for him to come to him, a child who was less than seven years old.

Especially during this period of time, it was obvious that this person was his own teacher, which made him a little excited.

As a member of the Ninja Clan, he naturally knew this man's identity and strength. This was the strongest man in their Konoha, and was said to be stronger than the Hokage. If he could become this man's disciple, he would surely receive better instruction, become stronger faster, and then avenge his father and his mother who died of depression.

It’s all because of the Hidden Cloud Village!

"Your sword skills have a solid foundation, and are very similar to mine. I believe we will get along very happily in the future."

Minato Namikaze walked forward and looked at the little shota in front of him with great satisfaction.

He doesn't like some problem children, but people like Moonlight Gale can be taught. At least this child should not slack off in his cultivation.

At this time when the Ninja World War is about to begin, strength is more important and psychological problems are secondary.

After all, only by staying alive can you have time to solve other problems. If you can't survive, there is no point in saying more.

"Please give me more guidance from now on, Minato-sensei... ahem!"

Moonlight Gale bowed respectfully, but before he could finish his words he couldn't help coughing, which he immediately suppressed.

This sudden change made Minato Namikaze's face suddenly serious, and he recalled the dark dancer from that year.

"Have you awakened the ability to release the power of Transcendent?"

He squatted down with a serious expression and looked at the boy in front of him at eye level, staring into his eyes.

Gekko Hayate did not answer, but Namikaze Minato already saw the answer from his eyes.

"Bloodstain disease is a very troublesome disease. Currently, the only one in the village who can treat this type of disease is Lord Orochimaru."

Rubbing the little head that was dodging glances, Minato Namikaze knew that he could only trouble that person for this matter, otherwise the child would have to stop practicing.

The bloodline of the Moonlight Family has a disease that causes great damage to the heart and lung functions. Back then, after every battle on the Eastern Battlefield, Senior Xuanfeng would cough violently for several days. Even before the Battle of the Peninsula, Lady Tsunade had seen Senior Xuanfeng's symptoms and said clearly that he could no longer be a ninja, otherwise he would not be able to live past the age of thirty.

Unexpectedly, his child also awakened the ability to escape, and awakened so early.

Too cruel.

"Where's your mother? I need to get her consent. Lord Orochimaru's treatment methods will be more radical."

"Mom passed away last year."

Moonlight Gale, who had recovered, replied, and then thought for a moment before saying, "If you want to receive treatment from Lord Orochimaru, I can decide and agree.

My mother discussed my illness with the elders in the clan before, and mentioned Lord Orochimaru. I know something, and I must become a ninja, even if it costs me something."

Shota spoke very seriously, and the hatred in his heart was even stronger.

I must become a ninja, a strong man, so that I can avenge my father and mother.

"Who is the elder you are closest to now? I need to talk to him."

Minato Namikaze was silent for a moment and decided to talk to the child's elders, at least to let the Gekko family know about this.

"You don't need to talk to me, Minato-sama."

At this time, a middle-aged man came over, looked helplessly at Yueguang Hayate who had a determined and hateful look on his face, and then looked at Namikaze Minato.

“I am Hayate’s uncle, and I agree that you can take Hayate to Lord Orochimaru.

"I'll leave Jifeng to you from now on!"

"I understand. I will take good care of Hayate!"

Namikaze Minato nodded, then put his hand on Gekkou Gale's shoulder, performed the Flying Thunder God Technique to take him away, and went straight to the door of Orochimaru's house.

"Jingle Bell!"

The red rope outside the gate was pulled, and a crisp bell sounded in the house. After a while, a slender figure opened the door and walked out, came to the courtyard gate and opened it, first looked at Minato Namikaze, and then turned his gaze to Moonlight Gale.

"The Moonlight Family's emblem, is it Xuanfeng's child? He's already this big."

"His name is Ji Feng, he is the child of Senior Xuan Feng, he is very talented, very hardworking, and has already awakened the Transparent Release."

Minato Namikaze nodded and gave a brief explanation to the student.

"Is it because of the blood disease?"

Orochimaru understood that it must be a thorny problem that could make Minato Namikaze bring people here on his own initiative. After thinking about it, he realized that it was the blood disease.

"Bring it in!"

With a smile on his lips, Orochimaru turned and walked towards the house.

Minato Namikaze patted his student's head to comfort him, then led him into the house.

This was also the first time that Minato Namikaze entered Orochimaru's house. It was not as eerie and scary as he had imagined. The layout was even very elegant and antique.

"Minato-kun is surprised?"

Coming to the living room and kneeling down, Orochimaru asked with a smile while pouring tea for the two of them.

"Kind of!"

Minato Namikaze was not embarrassed at all. He took the tea and took a sip.

"Minato-kun, you don't have to be so defensive against me. There is no conflict between us. Weren't the previous collaborations very pleasant?"

Orochimaru could understand Minato Namikaze's defensiveness, after all, he was Jiraiya's disciple.

"It's just that the path I take is a little different from the mainstream path. In essence, it is also about improving oneself, which is the same as your cultivation improvement."

He does not think that his path is crooked. Everything is just a different method, and the final destination is the same.

Of course, he didn't think that Minato Namikaze could reach that end, because practicing chakra alone was too difficult, and even if Minato Namikaze did a simple transplant, it would be far from enough.

Only after experiencing that kind of transformation did one understand that the horror of the source of this bloodline has far exceeded the current understanding of the ninja world.

“That’s a lot to say in one go. This child’s blood disease cannot be cured by treatment alone. His constitution needs to be strengthened.

Moreover, he has enough hatred in his heart, and he needs strength to take revenge, very strong strength. "

Turning his gaze to the cold and calm Shota, Orochimaru licked his lips, showing some interest in him.

Characters like the Avengers are often excellent experimental subjects who can do many things willingly.

"Master Orochimaru, please watch over the treatment. I don't have much leverage to offer."

Minato Namikaze looked at the disciple beside him and could only agree reluctantly, but he also pointed out that the chips he could provide were limited.

"You two must each promise to do one thing for me in the future, something that will not harm your own interests, nor will it harm the village."

Orochimaru was very clear about everything that Minato Namikaze had in his hands, but he was not interested in it. What he was interested in was Minato Namikaze's strength.

After sealing and fusing the monster that was the source of the tailed beast, he understood his future goal. It would be difficult to accomplish it alone, so he needed help.

"can!"

After looking at Orochimaru for a while, Namikaze Minato finally nodded, and Gekko Hayate also nodded.

"follow me!"

Orochimaru was very satisfied with the responses from the two. He put down his teacup, stood up and walked towards a door deep in the room.

Master and disciple Minato Namikaze stood up and followed. After entering the door, there was a staircase leading downwards to the basement.

Although it is a basement, it is not dark or damp. It even looks very clean and tidy, and is bright and decent under the light.

"There aren't many first-generation cell hearts that can adapt to your age. I have to look for one."

Orochimaru first picked up a booklet and started to look through it. It took him a while to find the right material. He then took out a scroll from his mouth and unfolded it, revealing a pale child's body.

It was a clone of the original cell, which could not continue to grow due to some problems, but the heart was fine.

Heart transplantation is also the most suitable for primary cell transplantation. Not only can it better circulate the power of primary cells throughout the body through the blood, but it also has very little contact with the body, which can minimize rejection reactions and is much easier to adapt to than simple flesh and blood fusion.

Of course, this clone has been stripped of the power of Wood Release. Few people can withstand the first generation cells that possess the power of Wood Release, and they must have the Sharingan to balance it, especially the Mangekyō Sharingan.

The Moonlight Family is not of immortal bloodline, so naturally they can only use this weakened first-generation cell.

Looking at the child's body soaked in the nutrient tank and recalling Orochimaru's previous words, Namikaze Minato was speechless.

It's impossible not to be misunderstood with your painting style.

However, Moonlight Gale was not afraid of this, and was even excited.

He knew about the family's blood disease. Generally, only people with high bloodline potential would suffer from this disease. In other words, his own potential for Transcendent Escape was higher, even surpassing his father's.

As long as the blood disease is cured, he will become stronger and surpass his father.

Orochimaru did not stop after selecting the first generation cell heart. He quickly took out some other things, all of which were human parts, including bones and eyeballs, and then started to operate.

He first transplanted the two white eyes onto the heart, and then turned around with the processed heart and motioned Moonlight Gale to lie on the operating table next to him.

Anesthesia was injected to make the patient unconscious, and the transplant was carried out after wiping and disinfection.

After completing the heart transplant, the bone was replaced with Moonlight Gale's sternum, and finally a bone marrow.

Minato Namikaze watched from the side and saw the entire transplant process.

"I transplanted a heart made from the cells of the first generation into him. Although the Wood Release power was removed, it is enough to provide him with vigorous life force, allowing his body to have a certain degree of self-healing ability.

The second is the bones of the corpse bone vein. As long as he masters the power of that bone in the future, he can guide it to strengthen his own bones, which will be very beneficial for his swordsmanship practice.

Finally, there is the pair of white eyes. Although the pupil power has been extracted and the effect has been greatly reduced, it is enough to assist in close combat.

But this is just a simple transplant, and he will need to develop it himself later."

After checking and making sure that Shota's physical condition was stable, Orochimaru took off his gloves and explained to Minato Namikaze the transplanted bloodline power.

Minato Namikaze nodded and said he would guide the student in this regard.

"Minato-kun has been lying dormant for so long, when do you plan to take action? The windmill of Konoha is looking forward to Minato-kun blowing again."

Orochimaru turned the topic to Konoha. Although he was not interested in the affairs of the village, he also hoped that Namikaze Minato could become the Fourth Hokage, so that Konoha's future would be better.

The old man has become a cancer that hinders the progress of the village. It would be better to get rid of him.

"There are currently no plans to do so."

Namikaze Minato responded calmly. Although he also wanted to sit in that position to change the village, he would never do as Orochimaru said.

"Sure enough, it was a mistake to hand you over to that idiot Jiraiya for instruction. He ended up being your bondage."

Orochimaru felt regretful, but was not surprised by this. After all, he was the disciple of that idiot, so it was normal for him to be so indecisive.

"It's impossible for you to wait for the Sandaime to die on the battlefield. He was forced to go to the battlefield last time. There will be no such opportunity again in this Ninja World War. He will not leave the village."

After opening his mouth to give a reminder, Orochimaru knew Sarutobi Hiruzen very well, especially after he broke up with Shimura Danzo, he had changed a lot and finally revealed his dark side.

In the past, Danzo Shimura was there to handle those shady things for him. Now that Danzo Shimura is gone, the remaining old guys are no longer capable of the task, so he has to do it himself, and he will inevitably be more cautious.

"It seems like it's been a long time since Orochimaru-sama called Hokage-sama teacher."

Minato Namikaze changed the subject and took this person's attitude seriously.

"I have severed the master-disciple bond. Otherwise, it would be too uncomfortable to be bound by him all the time. Minato-kun should also sever that bond as soon as possible, otherwise you will not have a good ending."

Orochimaru admires Minato Namikaze very much. He is very strong and intelligent, but he inherited Jiraiya's indecisiveness. If this shortcoming is not changed, his future will be worrying.

"Thank you for the reminder, Lord Orochimaru. I will pay attention to it."

His eyes flickered, and Namikaze Minato was sure that this person had really broken with the Third Hokage.

(End of this chapter)