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

After confirming that both sides wanted to cease fire, Akimichi Tofu had someone compile the current intelligence on both sides and send it back to the village, allowing those people to decide whether to fight or make peace.

"What is Qufeng for? Do you still need to send this intention to us for review?"

After looking at the scroll that was sent to her, Utane Koharu immediately slammed the table, very angry.

This contains the intention of peace talks offered by the Sand Village. The key point is that they will no longer provide any mercenary tasks to Konoha. This is completely different from the armistice agreement signed during the last Ninja World War. It is too greedy.

You have to know that we, Konoha, won this battle!
"Luo Sha is not dead, he just had one leg cut off. He will be able to return to the battle soon. It won't have much impact on his magnetic jutsu bloodline.

The Sand Village also has a new Kazekage, and the team is almost united. They somehow tamed the Seven-Tails, and now the Seven-Tails is parked at the edge of their camp, ready to launch the Tailed Beast Ball at us at any time.

The tactic of the Ino, Deer, and Chow clans can only be used once. Next time, the Sand Village will have targeted defenses, and it will be difficult for it to be effective again.

The most difficult one is the Seven-Tails, and we don’t know when the one we killed will be resurrected, so taking the opportunity to negotiate peace is the best option for us.”

Mizuto Menyan analyzed calmly that Qufeng had written it very clearly in the intelligence that if they wanted to fight, the village had to provide support.

With the blessing of a complete and flying tailed beast, the Sand Village Ninja Army is now very different. Its threat has greatly increased, and it is difficult to resist relying on their combat power alone.

Moreover, Jiraiya cannot stay there for too long, otherwise if the Iwagakure Village finds out, they will definitely attack the Land of Grass.

Even the Sand Village should have sent the information about Jiraiya in Kikyoyama Castle to the Iwagakure Village, and the Tsuchikage might have already ordered an attack.

Therefore, if they want to fight, they must provide reinforcements, either by sending at least three thousand reinforcements, or by sending the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to fight against the opponent's Seven-Tails.

Reinforcements were impossible, after all, all the reinforcements that could be sent from the village had been dispatched to the other three fronts.

Relatively speaking, the River Country front is the least worrying for them. They have not asked for any reinforcements since the war began. Even some of the supplies, especially food, were provided by the Ino, Deer, and Butterfly tribes.

It is reasonable to ask for reinforcements now, but if they want to send more reinforcements, only the ninjas from their family can go into battle, and by then it is unknown how many sacrifices will be made.

As for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, that is even more impossible.

"Nine-tailed Fox must not move lightly."

Sarutobi Hiruzen set the tone that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki must not be transferred, especially to Kikyoyama Castle.

Otherwise, given the relationship between Tsunade and Uzumaki Kyuubin, plus those two Uzumaki clan members, who knows whether Uzumaki Kyuubin will be persuaded to stand over there after that.

Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen's statement, the originally angry Utane Koharu couldn't help but fall silent.

If we can't mobilize the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, then we have to send reinforcements. Which one should we send?
"If we only negotiate peace with the Sand Village, the ceasefire and peace talks with the other three major ninja villages will inevitably be more difficult."

After a moment's silence, Utane Koharu was still unwilling to give in. If they lost their share of the missions in the armistice agreement, Konoha would lose a lot of income, which would be the biggest loss for their families.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said nothing, just smoked and thought silently.

After finishing the whole pot of tobacco, he said, "Negotiations. After the negotiations are completed, dispatch the Pig, Deer and Butterfly tribes to the battlefield of the Grass Kingdom!"

The current situation is not good, and his people discovered that Orochimaru has been missing for a few days and his whereabouts are unknown. He guessed that he most likely went to Ino-Shika-Chou.

After all, what that evil boy had done had already filled the hearts of the Ino, Deer, and Chou clans with resentment, and even Feng Qu would be dissatisfied. It would be easy for Orochimaru to win him over at this time.

Once the Ino, Shika and Chou clans and Tofu choose to support Orochimaru, there will be trouble.

Although he had prepared a backup plan for that disciple, once he did that, it would be tantamount to tearing off their relationship and completely severing the bond between master and disciple, which would be equivalent to cutting off one of his own arms.

He didn't want to do that unless it was absolutely necessary.

Therefore, the best option now is to negotiate peace, and then transfer Ino-Shika-Chou away from Kikyoyama Castle and separate the civilian ninjas there.

He was worried that the Ino, Shika and Chou clans would brainwash those civilian ninjas, which would cause even more trouble.

"In the Grass Country battlefield, should we..."

Utane Koharu suddenly whispered that the battlefield of the Land of Grass was of great significance to them, as it was in the Land of Grass that the elite members of the Senju clan were killed.

The development momentum of the Pig, Deer and Butterfly tribes in the past two years made her extremely worried. If they continued like this, they would definitely surpass their Zhuanqin tribe.

The village's pie is so small, and she doesn't want to give up her share, especially since she controls the medical system, which is most likely to cause conflict and competition with the Nara family and Tsunade.

Of course, she admitted that she was a little envious of the Thousand Hands foundation obtained by the Pig, Deer and Butterfly tribes.

"First, let's see how the Pig, Deer and Butterfly tribes perform on the battlefield of the Grass Kingdom."

After a while of silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen tacitly agreed to Utatane Koharu's proposal, but he had to wait and see how the Ino, Shika and Chou tribes performed. If they were equally strong...

Utatane Koharu showed a look of joy. As long as Hiruzen agreed, she could start the operation.

The three of them continued to discuss for a long time before they ended. Utane Koharu and Mito Kado En left, leaving only Sarutobi Hiruzen sitting in the office, looking at the thousands of lights in the village through the window.

"Qufeng, don't blame me. Everything is for the stability of the village."

Whispering with a complicated expression, Sarutobi Hiruzen has his own ideas and persistence. He must ensure that the position of Hokage is passed down in an orderly and stable manner. The lesson of the Senju clan must not happen again, and it must not evolve into something like the Hidden Mist Village.

Therefore, Minato Namikaze is the only choice. The Fourth Hokage must be Minato Namikaze. No matter who stands in his way, he will eliminate him without mercy, even if it is his best friend.

When the first generation teacher killed his best friend for the safety of the village, Sarutobi Hiruzen had the same awareness.

The village's order was quickly delivered to Kikyo Castle. After the peace talks were confirmed, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Jiraiya returned to the battlefield of the Land of Grass as soon as possible.

Compared to him, Minato was too young, lacked experience, and had insufficient prestige to cope with the large-scale attack of the Iwagakure Ninja Army.

Of course, Jiraiya did not leave alone, he also took one of his nephews with him.

"It's convenient to have a flying ninja beast like this."

Standing on the back of the Ninja Hawk and looking down at the earth below, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh at the advantages of this flying ninja beast, especially this giant flying ninja beast.

No wonder they were able to force the One-Tailed Jinchuriki to commit suicide through a surprise attack, thus delaying the general attack plan of the Sand Village for a year.

"It's still a long way from Jiraiya-sama's toad."

Nara Shikaku was being modest, but it was true that Ninja Hawk Xiaohei could not compare to the summoned beasts of the three holy places, the reason being their cultivation of fairy arts and their strength.

Although Xiao Hei's size is not inferior to the summoning beasts of the three ninjas, the combat power is very different. His only advantage is his ability to fly.

"That's true."

Jiraiya laughed. The toads in Myoboku Mountain are still very powerful, except that they can't fly.

"Senior Jiraiya, after arriving at the front line, I would like to go to Takigakure Village to conduct some investigation."

Tamura Hao, who had been thinking, suddenly spoke. The appearance of Nanabi suddenly reminded him of a special point in Takigakure Village, which is the sacred tree that can produce the water of heroes.

The holy water of Takigakure Village can overload the body's potential, thereby obtaining dozens of times more chakra than its own. The side effect is that the body will be overdrawn and eventually die suddenly, which is similar to the side effect of Mizuki using the tiger seal.

The holy water comes from the holy tree that covers the entire Takigakure Village. It is not easy for that holy tree to produce such holy water.

Either it is a special plant like the Fire Temple Fairy Lotus and the Myōboku Mountain Fairy Grass that can absorb natural energy, or it is related to the Ten-Tails Divine Tree from ancient times.

Tamura Hao guessed that the latter possibility was more likely. If it was swallowed with the fairy lotus, its foundation would definitely be greatly improved, and its compatibility with the power of the tailed beast would also be greatly improved.

"We really need to go over there to investigate. I wonder if the Sand Village stole the Seven-Tails from the Takigakure Village, or if the two have some kind of cooperation."

His face became serious, and Jiraiya thought that he had to send someone to investigate. If it was the former, it would be fine, but if it was the latter, it would be troublesome. At that time, in addition to fighting against the Iwagakure Village in the Land of Earth, they would also have to guard against the Takigakure Village.

The Takigakure Village is still very powerful. I heard that they once sent ninjas to assassinate the first Hokage, and they escaped unscathed.

However, Takigakure Village has become much more low-key over the years, and due to the village's special nature, outsiders are not clear about its heritage.

"This is also what we are worried about. If Takigakure Village also joins this Ninja World War, it will add a lot of variables."

Nara Shikaku glanced at Tamura Hao and said something in agreement.

Although I don’t know why Xiao Hao suggested going to Takigakure Village, it’s okay to go and take a look.

Xiao Hei is very fast, especially with the help of Yamanaka Haiyi's light and heavy rock technique, which makes him even faster.

That’s right, Yamanaka Ino has the earth attribute, and all his attributes are yin earth and water, which means he has one less yang attribute than his future daughter Yamanaka Ino.

He previously specialized in Yin attributes, but after obtaining the secret earth-style ninjutsu of the Hidden Rock Village from Huang Tu, especially the Light and Heavy Rock Technique, he began to practice the earth attribute and is now able to perform the Light and Heavy Rock Technique.

When you break through to the Shadow level in the future, you can try to practice the Super Light and Heavy Rock Technique and gain the ability to fly independently.

With the help of the Light and Heavy Rock Technique, Xiao Hei's speed was greatly improved, and he arrived at the Konoha Ninja Army Camp at the Grass Country battlefield that night.

Jiraiya jumped down directly, and Tamura Hao and the other three continued to head north on Xiao Hei. Not long after, they flew into the territory of Taki Country.

He did not go to Takigakure Village immediately, but wandered around the territory of Taki Country first. He soon found a small group of Takigakure ninjas and learned about the situation and entrances and exits of Takigakure Village.

Following the information they obtained, the four of them followed the waterway into Takigakure Village.

"They were massacred as expected!" After climbing ashore and looking at the dead silent village and the traces of battle, Tian Cun Hao sighed that they were massacred as expected.

Although the body was not seen, it was probably buried by the Longyin ninja who returned from his outing.

"There is someone with strong chakra, not weaker than Lord Jiraiya."

Yamanaka Haiyi, who was sensing the spell, suddenly spoke, and his expression became extremely solemn.

He sensed a powerful chakra, which was no weaker than Jiraiya's. Even Lady Tsunade was inferior to him without activating the Yin Seal.

"Chakra comparable to that of Jiraiya-senpai."

Tian Cun Hao was surprised, and immediately thought of someone.

"where?"

"There, nothing was moving, only one person."

Shan Zhonghai pointed in a direction and the other party was there.

"Go and see."

Tamura Hao walked forward, and Nara Shikaku and the other two quickly followed.

Although the opponent is a strong man, they, Ino-Shika-Cho, are not weak either. Xiao Hao can also use the power of the tailed beast to burst out with the combat power of a Kage in a short period of time. Even if they start fighting, they are confident that they can defeat him.

Not to mention that they also possess four Six Paths Ninja Tools.

Not long after, the four of them came to a cemetery where tombstones were erected. Deep in the cemetery, there was a tall figure in a black robe.

The other person was standing in front of a tombstone, looking very silent.

When he came to the side and saw the other person's appearance, especially the way his face was covered, Tiancun Hao became more certain of the other person's identity.

He raised his hand to signal Nara Shikaku and the other two to wait here. He walked over to the man alone and looked at the tombstone together.

There was a woman's name on the tombstone, and judging from the marks on the tombstone and the condition of the grave, it was obviously quite old.

Looking at Kakuzu's appearance again, Tamura Hao guessed that it might be his lover's wife or something like that. After all, Kakuzu slaughtered all the high-level officials of Takigakure Village, including all the senior ninjas, back then. There must be a reason why he was so cruel.

"Kakuzu-senpai, I am Tsunade's apprentice, Tamura Hao. I have been ordered to investigate the theft of the Seven-Tails and the massacre of the Takigakure Village."

Tian Cun Hao spoke and stated his identity and purpose.

"You know me?"

Kakuzu turned his head, with a hint of surprise in his voice.

He is from the same era as the first Hokage, and is a remnant of the Warring States Period. It would have been fine if some of the older generation knew him, but they didn't expect that a little guy actually knew his name.

"Tsunade-sensei told me about you, saying that you are the only strong man who escaped from the Shodaime. Even our Shodaime praised you highly. Tsunade-sensei even estimated that you are not weaker than the Nidaime and the demigod of the Hidden Rain Village.

I just didn't expect you to be alive now, I thought you were dead."

Tian Cun Hao showed some surprise. This fat sheep teacher naturally had not mentioned this, but he had seen the record of this person in the classics of the Senju family, maybe one or two sentences.

But being recorded by the Senju family and included in the biography of the first generation is enough to be proud of.

"It is an honor for me to be praised by the God of Ninja."

Kakuzu seemed very happy. Although he was defeated in that battle, it was not because he was not strong enough, but because the First Hokage was too strong, completely beyond the definition of a ninja. Being defeated by the opponent and being able to escape with his life was also the proudest record of his life.

"Senior, have you heard of the movie God of Gamblers and Thousand Hands Casino?"

Tiancun Hao talked about Teacher Feiyang's career. After seeing this person, he thought about how to recruit him.

"Is it the Senju Casino that you built on the Senju clan's land? I heard it's quite profitable."

Jiao knows everything about Thousand Hands Casino, and he is very sensitive to anything related to money.

"Gambling is a skill passed down by our first generation, and was inherited by Sensei Tsunade, so we built that gambling city on our clan's land, gathering all the gambling techniques in the world.

In the future, we plan to build it into a unique gambling city to attract wealthy merchants and nobles from all over the world to gamble.

It has already developed initially and will surely see explosive growth after the war is over.

The current monthly profit alone is over 100 million taels, and it will definitely increase tenfold or a hundredfold in the future.

Especially since we are preparing for the World's No. 1 Gambler Competition, which is similar to the Chunin Exam Competition, the profits will definitely be greater at that time.

We need some strong men to be in charge of the casino at all times. Senior, you are a strong man praised by even the first generation, and you have enough experience. This job is very suitable for you. "

Tamura Hao extended an invitation, saying that we can work together to make Qianshou Casino bigger and stronger.

"It's a very tempting job, but I refuse it."

Hearing about the revenue measured in billions, Kakuzu was indeed tempted, but it was not enough to make him give up his freedom, let alone go to Konoha.

He was born in Takigakure Village and was a rebel ninja. He even assassinated the first Hokage.

"Don't be so quick to refuse. We are sincere. There are ten cubic meters of gold inside. In addition, we will give you 5% of the profit of the casino. Please consider it."

Tamura Hao directly stuffed a prepared scroll into Kakuzu's hand. He had a lot of gold sand, almost enough to clean out Luosha-kun's small treasury, a total of hundreds of cubic meters.

"Gold? Ten cubic meters?"

Looking at the scroll in his hand, Jiaodu was a little confused.

Since when has gold been measured in cubic meters?

He was given ten cubic meters at once. Although he hadn't opened it to check, he thought it couldn't be fake. This forced him to think seriously.

Although I have worked hard for so many years and saved up a lot of wealth, it is not worth even ten cubic meters of gold.

Moreover, gold is much more stable and holds its value than those paper currencies he praised. In recent years, due to the war, the paper currencies have depreciated a lot, and even the paper currencies issued by some small countries have become invalid, which makes him feel so heartbroken that he bleeds.

There is no such concern if you switch to gold.

Not to mention that this is ten cubic meters of gold, so it seems that the other party is really sincere.

“This job is very challenging for me and I am very interested in it.”

After confirming the other party's sincerity, Kakuzu decisively put the scroll into his sleeve.

Once the small amount of money comes into his hands, there is no possibility that he will let it go.

"Welcome to join our Thousand Hands Casino."

Tian Cun Hao was all smiles, knowing that this guy would definitely not be able to refuse small amounts of money.

"Senior, do you know the current situation of Takigakure Village?"

Speaking of business, he wanted to learn more about the village.

“I came here two days ago. There aren’t many people left in Takigakure Village. They all left after dividing up the holy water.

However, holy water is produced by the holy tree. It can stimulate the potential of the human body and burst out ten or even dozens of times the chakra. However, the more violent the burst, the faster you die, so it is suitable for desperate efforts."

As he spoke, Kakuzu pointed at the huge sacred tree.

As a former powerful man in Takigakure Village, he naturally knew all the secrets of the village.

"The holy tree."

Tamura Hao also looked at the sacred tree again. That was the main purpose of his visit.

Moreover, it had been sensed before that the sacred tree itself did not have the ability to absorb natural energy, and was obviously not that kind of elixir.

It is most likely related to the Ten-Tails Divine Tree from ancient times. It may have grown from the remaining residues. The Six Paths Sage only dealt with some large pieces of the residue back then.

"I'll go and see the sacred tree."

As he spoke, Tian Cun Hao spread his butterfly wings and flew towards the sacred tree.

Nara Shikaku and the other two stepped forward to have a friendly exchange with Kakuzu. They had heard what the two had said before, and although they found it unbelievable, it seemed like this man had indeed become one of their own.

This person is a strong man who was able to survive after assassinating the Shodaime Hokage. Naturally, they welcome such a strong man.

(End of this chapter)