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

After discussing all night, Nara Shikaku and the other two came to visit Akimichi Tofu's residence. Next, they had to get his support.

“The past cannot be changed, the future is unpredictable, but the present can be chosen.”

After hearing the purpose of the three people's visit, Akimichi Qufeng glanced at the Hokage Building.

"We old guys represent the past and don't want to bother with it anymore. Choji and the others represent the future and have infinite possibilities, and you represent the present. Make the choice you think is right. I will explain to the Hokage later."

Not to mention these younger generations, even he has been very disappointed with those old friends over the years.

It's time to seek a new future for the family. We can't let it sink on this broken ship of Konoha.

Seeing that Akimichi Tofu closed his eyes and continued to rock in the rocking chair to rest, Nara Shikaku and the other two quietly left.

With this person's permission, they can choose people with confidence.

There is no need to transfer all the tribesmen over there, and that is not realistic.

This time it is for the continuation of the family's heritage. As long as the family is not wiped out, it will be fine. Picking out half of the people will be just right, especially women and children.

According to the policy of the Hidden Cloud Village in this regard, women and children can better integrate into the Hidden Cloud Village. Not only have adult ninjas like them been difficult to be reused in the past, they may also be monitored.

Of course, you also need to be careful to hide to avoid being noticed in advance.

Although Uncle Qufeng was there to explain things to the Sandaime and the others, it would be helpful if it could reduce some trouble.

Not to mention the Ino, Deer, and Chou clans who were starting to plan, on the other side, in the Uchiha clan's territory, Tamura Hao finished his breakfast and came to Fugaku-kun's mansion to play chess and chat, and he created a shadow clone to guide Fusukeko in her practice again.

"Fugaku-kun has had a rough time these past few years!"

Looking at the white hair on Uchiha Fugaku's temples, Tamura Hao felt even more sympathetic towards him.

"You were right. We Uchiha are indeed no match for Sarutobi Hiruzen's grandson in terms of conspiracy and intrigue."

Uchiha Fugaku was completely convinced, convinced by this person's analysis of them, the Uchiha.

Although he suffered successive blows in the three Ninja World Wars, he still firmly believed in the future of Uchiha. But who would have thought that while he was struggling, his home was quietly stolen by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The person he valued, Uchiha Shisui, joined Sarutobi Hiruzen, and even the rebellious son followed him and joined Sarutobi Hiruzen.

He was so angry that he vomited blood, and all the fighting spirit in his heart was wiped out.

"I heard from Sasuke that you came to Konoha this time with the idea of ​​inviting younger generations to come over for exchange and study. Is there a limit on the number of places?"

Uchiha Fugaku was very worried about the future. Even though Sasuke had great potential, it was just potential, and it would take many years for him to grow up.

But no one knows when the next Ninja World War will break out, and by then the entire Konoha might be destroyed again.

As the current head of the Uchiha clan, he must be responsible and plan for the clan.

"I now see the shadow of the leader of the Lieyang tribe in you."

Tian Cun Hao was slightly stunned, and then he sighed.

The once high-spirited Fugaku-kun has now grown old.

"I actually looked down on my uncle back then, but now I understand his difficulties, the difficulties of my family, and the darkness of the village."

Uchiha Fugaku also sighed, and then asked: "Uncle should not be dead yet."

With Tsunade in the Hidden Cloud Village, she should be able to help my uncle take care of his health, so that he can live another 10 or 20 years.

After all, my uncle is not too old, and it is mostly an overdraft deficit caused by using the kaleidoscope.

"I really want that old guy to kick his legs quickly, and then use fire escape to cremate him and bury him. I have already prepared an urn for him."

Whenever he thought of his old father-in-law, Tian Cun Hao felt depressed and really wanted to grind the old guy to ashes.

"Senior Lieyang is still alive."

Namikaze Minato was quite surprised. He had seen the previous Uchiha clan leader, a very old man.

"If I wasn't too embarrassed to see my uncle, I would like to have a chat with him."

Uchiha Fugaku missed his uncle very much. He is no longer young now. He has a deeper understanding of the world and understands the despair within it better.

"There is no limit to the number of students that can be enrolled, as long as you have the right attitude."

Tamura Hao turned the topic back to the invitation for exchange and learning. It can be seen that Uchiha Fugaku had the same idea as Uchiha Reiyang back then, and after so many years, Uchiha also has quite a few little guys.

Since Fugaku-kun has this idea, then turn around.

"I see."

Uchiha Fugaku nodded in understanding, while Namikaze Minato beside him pursed his lips and was unable to stop him.

The situation in the village has always been troublesome, and the old guy has always been in good health with no obvious signs of aging. It would be difficult to get him to abdicate voluntarily.

He was also troubled by this situation and didn't know how to break the impasse.

Moreover, no one knows when the Fifth Ninja World War will break out, so it is not appropriate to confront that old guy at this time. Once the enemy finds an opportunity, Konoha will be finished.

"Who is that girl?"

Tamura Hao looked at the woman who was practicing swordsmanship not far away. Yesterday he saw the girl helping Fugaku-kun's wife Uchiha Mion cook, and they seemed quite close.

"Her name is Quan. She is the fiancée of that evil creature. Unfortunately, that evil creature made the wrong choice."

Looking at the spring over there, Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but think of that evil beast.

I used to be proud of that evil creature, but who would have thought that it would give me a big one. How could I have given birth to such an evil creature?

"Itachi's fiancée."

Tamura Hao became interested. It seemed that there was such a character in the Naruto anime. Since it was a plot character, he might as well take him away.

"Minato-kun, I want to talk to Shisui and Itachi, can you help me make an appointment?"

Turning his head to look at Minato Namikaze, he wanted to know what the mentality of Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi was.

"I can only submit my application to Hokage-sama."

Namikaze Minato did not agree. He could not make the decision on this matter since those two people were Sarutobi Hiruzen's men.

"Then I will go visit the strongest Hokage."

Tamura Hao drank the tea on the table, then nodded to Uchiha Fugaku, stood up and walked out.

Minato Namikaze did not follow this time because he didn't want to see the old guy.

"Minato-kun, does Konoha still have a future?"

Uchiha Fugaku looked at his son who was training not far away and felt confused about the future.

According to the current situation, Konoha's future is so bleak that it is difficult for him to see hope.

This was also one of the main reasons for his depression. Even if he killed Sarutobi Hiruzen and became Hokage, he would not be able to lead the village into a new future, mainly because he had no time.

Not to mention that the village had already become a dead end and there was no hope of saving it.

Five years ago, they were secretly planning a coup to seize power and had prepared everything. However, they failed at the hands of that evil beast and Shisui. Since then, they had no chance.

Minato Namikaze was speechless because he was also confused about the future and didn't know how to move forward.

Not to mention the two confused people here, on the other side, Tamura Hao went straight to the Hokage building and said he wanted to see the Third Hokage. Not long after, he was taken away by an Anbu ninja.

"Third Hokage, I want to talk to Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi."

Tamura Hao spoke straight to the point and handed over a thumb-sized bottle containing the water of life.

I believe the old guy will need it very much.

Sure enough, seeing the Water of Life coming over, Sarutobi Hiruzen decisively took it in his hands.

Sensing the pure life force of the liquid inside, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but feel excited.

Half of the bottle traded last time was used for cell research, including cell activation and transplantation of the second-generation teachers. The remaining amount of medicine could maintain the body's condition for a much shorter time after taking it. He had already felt that his physical condition had begun to decline in the past two years.

This bottle of water of life comes at the right time.

"I don't want you, the Hidden Cloud Village, to interfere in our internal affairs."

Turning his gaze to the young man opposite, Sarutobi Hiruzen stated the bottom line.

"Of course. We in the Hidden Cloud Village are very satisfied with the stable development of Konoha over the years. We also need you, the Third Hokage, to continue to sit in this position."

Tamura Hao said that we are on the same side. We, the Hidden Cloud Village, firmly support you, Sarutobi Hiruzen, to take charge of Konoha. If anyone disagrees, we, the Hidden Cloud Village, will be the first to disagree.

These words made Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyelids twitch. This was a shame for him.

"I'll be waiting for them at the Food and Entertainment City."

After saying this, Tian Cun Hao turned and left.

"Teacher!" Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the water of life in his hand for a while, and then looked at the four photos on the opposite wall.

It was the two teachers of the first and second generations, as well as himself and Danzo.

Looking at the photos of the two teachers, he couldn't help but think of the teachings of the two teachers back then, especially the entrustment given by the second-generation teacher before his death.

He didn't know when the change occurred, but he had no choice.

The current situation in Konoha is very clear. Either it continues like this, or he and his family members will all be destroyed and let those people take power, or everyone will die together.

Faced with such a situation, he himself was very helpless. He couldn't even break the impasse. Maintaining this balance was already his limit.

The situation in the village has not changed. In the past, it was between their side and the Senju faction, with the Uchiha waiting for an opportunity to make a move. Now, they are in opposition and confrontation with those forces, and the situation is still unsolvable.

The only solution now is to take advantage of the next Ninja World War to get rid of those people. Only in this way can I completely control the village. Without the constraints of those people, I can lead the village to develop and become stronger.

This is his philosophy and persistence, but he also understands that those people must have the same idea.

He couldn't see what the future would be like, so he could only hold on like this.

Tamura Hao had no idea of ​​Sarutobi Hiruzen's inner thoughts. He strolled slowly into the food and entertainment city in Konoha Village.

Although Konoha has relocated, the food and entertainment city is still built here, mainly funded by the Uchiha.

Since the people employed in the food and entertainment city are basically locals and they have mastered the techniques and gameplay, it is not difficult to rebuild it.

This is also the only branch that is out of the control of the Food and Entertainment Company. Even Kakuzu doesn't dare to come here to collect the debt, or he will be beaten to death.

After strolling around here, we finally came to a barbecue restaurant to enjoy ourselves.

Not long after, two figures dressed in Anbu attire walked in. They were Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi who had come after receiving the order.

"sit!"

Inviting the two to take a seat, Tamura Hao did not show any negative emotions towards them.

He is not one of them. He just came here out of curiosity to take a look and find an excuse to send a bottle of water of life to Sarutobi Hiruzen to maintain his peak condition and continue to suppress Konoha.

Of course, he also wanted to find an opportunity to fool these two and make plans for the Ninja World War a few years later.

The two were silent for a moment, then walked to sit opposite each other, still without saying a word.

Tamura Hao said as he put the slices of meat on the grill with chopsticks.

"Don't be shy, I just want to talk to you out of curiosity, nothing else.

Besides, you should call me uncle. I am a good rival and confidant of Fugaku-kun and Mingjing-kun."

"What do you want to do in Konoha this time, Senior Hao?"

After another moment of silence, Uchiha Shisui took off his mask and was always wary of this person.

"You really look like Mingjing-kun. It's a pity that you still followed the old path of him and your grandfather. This may be the fate of your lineage."

Tamura Hao first took a look at Uchiha Shisui's appearance, which was very similar to Uchiha Mingjing, especially his temperament.

"This time I came to Konoha purely to bring people to participate in the Chunin Exam, and to meet some old friends, discuss the next Ninja World War, and get some specific information about Konoha and bring some children to our place for exchange and study.

Fugaku-kun has already said that he will select some children from the clan to go to our Hidden Cloud Village for exchange and study."

These words left Uchiha Shisui speechless. You are really direct.

But he does have the strength to say so. At least no one in the village is his opponent now, and even if all of them come, it is unlikely that they will be able to defeat him.

This man defeated and crippled Senior Minato thirteen years ago, so he must have improved a lot over the years.

"What's going on with you? Especially you, Shisui. When Miss Chisori and I came here, I told your mother to warn her to be careful of Sarutobi Hiruzen. How did you end up on Sarutobi Hiruzen's side?"

Tamura Hao picked up a piece of roasted meat, blew on it, and put it into his mouth. His eyes fell on Uchiha Shisui who was sitting opposite him, not understanding what this guy was thinking.

"When I was a child, my mother told me about my predecessors, but my choice has nothing to do with my mother or Lord Hokage. It is purely for the sake of the village."

Uchiha Shisui has his own will, especially after reading his father and grandfather's diaries, he inherited the will of fire.

Not for any individual, just for the village.

"What about you, little Itachi?"

Nodding in understanding, Tamura Hao looked at Uchiha Itachi, wondering what was going on with this guy.

"Father and his team's plan didn't have a high enough success rate back then. If it fails, Konoha will be destroyed. And there are problems within their group. If they get rid of the Hokage, they will inevitably split and form a new opposition situation. In essence, the village will not be changed."

Uchiha Itachi also took off his mask and revealed his thoughts back then.

His father and his friends couldn't stand it back then and wanted to take a risk, but he didn't want to take that gamble as the risk was too great and he couldn't risk the entire village.

At the same time, he wanted to use himself as a bridge with Shisui to ease the conflict between the two sides, and support a suitable new Hokage to take the position after the Third Hokage grew old.

Simply put, it is a peaceful transition. The idea of ​​a violent coup like my father did is too extreme.

"It's good that you have your own ideas. I'm really worried that you will be fooled by that old guy Sarutobi Hiruzen with the Will of Fire."

Tian Cun Hao nodded in understanding, thinking that this was normal.

Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi are not really fools. At most, their ideas are a bit paranoid and extreme. They have their own ideas for doing so.

After all, this is a real world, not a comic book that can be set or even changed at will, so there can’t be any contradictory settings.

"Eat, I ordered three servings."

He gestured to the two of them to pick up their chopsticks, as Tamura Hao was treating them to a meal this time.

The two hesitated for a moment, but finally picked up the chopsticks and put the meat slices on the grill.

"The Fifth Ninja World War should be here in a few years. What do you think about it?"

Tamura Hao asked as he flipped the barbecue.

"Isn't it worth your siege for Konoha now?"

Uchiha Shisui paused with his chopsticks and smiled bitterly.

He had been to the mainland and saw the development of the three major ninja countries, especially the Hidden Cloud Village, which had reached an unimaginable level.

With the current size of the three major ninja nations, it is not that difficult to destroy Konoha. Even the Thunder Cloud Ninja Kingdom alone, that is, the Hidden Cloud Village, is enough.

"We are not attacking Konoha, but we have a new enemy. Do you remember the battle in the Fourth Shinobi World War? The man who used the power of the Rinnegan to turn the entire Konoha into a ball? You should have seen the intelligence of that battle.

The Rinnegan is said to have the power to create and destroy the world, far exceeding the current power limits of the ninja world.

He will definitely improve greatly in these years, and perhaps he can really show the power of creation and destruction.

The appearance of those eyes is no coincidence. We have also obtained some intelligence from Myoboku Mountain, all pointing to the shocking changes that will occur in this era. You must be more careful."

Tian Cun Hao seemed very sincere, but the other two frowned as they listened.

Will the Fifth Ninja World War be like that?
"So we won't necessarily be enemies in the future?"

Uchiha Itachi asked tentatively, it would be best if they could avoid becoming an enemy of the Hidden Cloud Village or even the entire Ninja Village Alliance.

In the previous three Ninja World Wars, the Ninja Village Alliance besieged Konoha, resulting in heavy losses.

If it happens again, Konoha will really be over.

“It’s not certain, we’ll have to wait and see how it goes.

I tell you this because you are rare sober people. Although your choices are a bit strange, at least you have your own ideas and cognition, and your strength and potential are also good. Maybe you will play a role in the future ninja world war. "

Nodding, Tamura Hao indicated that his position had indeed changed.

"Will the next Ninja World War happen in our Konoha?"

Uchiha Shisui suddenly seemed to have guessed something, and the chopsticks in his hand were broken.

It wouldn't be that bad, right?

"Congratulations, you guessed it right!"

He blew on a piece of barbecue and put it into his mouth, then congratulated him and said, "Young man, you guessed it right."

"The tailed beasts seem to be the other side's main target. Your Konoha has the most tailed beasts in the ninja world, and the owner of the Samsara Eye has an irreconcilable blood feud with your Konoha. The main battlefield will definitely be here in the end."

The expressions of the two were extremely ugly. The issues in the village had not been resolved yet, but the battlefield of the Ninja World War had already been scheduled to be here.

This is no longer called internal and external troubles.

Compared to the gloomy mood of the other two, Tamura Hao was enjoying his meal very much.

"Finally, as an elder, I kindly remind you not to carry things beyond your capacity. I also hope that you will not end up like Mingjing-kun, who is tortured by pain and goes to extremes to seek relief."

After eating and drinking, Tiancun Hao wiped his mouth with a tissue and kindly reminded him before leaving. (End of this chapter)