Naruto's civilian cannon fodder starts with the three-body technique

Chapter 171 Umino's Secret Technique
Sasuke Umino wasn't particularly enthusiastic about establishing a ninja clan, especially regarding the proposal to relocate the villagers of Akinahara fishing village to Konoha. He expressed deep concern that, given the villagers' qualifications, they would at best be cannon fodder on the strategic chessboard if they came to Konoha.

This tactic is simply intended to make the Umino clan a cannon fodder clan, which will also cause some trouble for the Uchiha clan.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's scheme was actually a way to strengthen the influence of the Sarutobi clan and its direct lineage, using the Hokage's authority as a linchpin.

The so-called favors are nothing more than political bonds wrapped in honey.

In order to secure his position as Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi did grant the Konoha ninja clan many privileges, almost squandering the foundation laid by Tobirama Senju. If it weren't for the later appointment of Danzo Shimura, who suppressed the Konoha ninja clan to some extent, the political environment of Konoha would probably have been even worse.

The last time Hiruzen Sarutobi visited his home, he only mentioned it briefly, but his father kept talking about the glory of the ninja clan, and even his mother was so happy that she had a much larger appetite.

As for that foolish little brother Tobirama, he spends all his time claiming that his brother is a Jonin of Konoha and that he is the younger brother of the Umino clan chief, and that he will become the elder when he grows up.

Umino Sasuke did not refuse, and on the surface, he acted as a loyal subject, thanking the Hokage for his kindness. He said that compared to the small favors Danzo had given him privately, this promise to establish a ninja clan was a life-saving grace, and he would follow him to the death.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was very satisfied with Sasuke Unno's performance, and even introduced his most prized disciple, Orochimaru, to Sasuke Unno.

At this time, Orochimaru was extremely handsome, did not lick his lips indiscriminately, had a very magnetic and charming voice, was impeccable in every way, and had a very strong appeal.

After a friendly conversation, Orochimaru realized that Sasuke Umino was interested in gene technology, so that very night he had his subordinate, Shishou Mitarashi, deliver a scroll containing knowledge about gene technology.

As a return gift, Umino Sasuke presented a scroll of Earth Release ninjutsu he had traded from Shokuran Toyojo.

Having obtained gene sequencing technology, Umino Sasuke, along with his parents, Umino Ikkaku and his wife, and the three children of Tekudo, embarked on a journey to Akina Plain.

It's been almost twenty years since I last went back. This time, returning to Akinahara with my parents feels like a triumphant homecoming.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi became Hokage, the Akina Plain area developed rapidly, and the roads were well repaired. The two elders could travel by carriage all the way without experiencing too much bumps.

On his way to Akina Plain, every time he passed through a major city in the Land of Fire, Umino Sasuke would secretly go to the black market to exchange some of his gold and silver jewelry for cash.

It took almost a week to finally arrive at Akirahara.

I heard that the Umino family has prospered and is even planning to establish a ninja clan; the whole surrounding area is buzzing with excitement.

"Ichikado, are you sure you didn't make a mistake? How can so many people have the bloodline of the Umino clan?"

After spending several days sequencing bloodline genes, Sasuke Umino obtained the roster and found that the number of people far exceeded expectations.

"Clan leader, this is only within the first six generations. If it were the tenth generation, I'm afraid the genes and bloodlines of everyone in the entire Qiuming Plain would be connected."

What Ikkaku Umino said is true; it is very difficult for commoners to have descendants, and this is even more serious in the ninja world.

Even in previous lives, within a county, almost everyone within ten generations was a relative; within a township, if several generations had lived together for over a hundred years, eight out of ten people within six generations would also be relatives.

In this ninja world, a closed region, people from ten generations or more can almost always trace their lineage back to the same ancestor, whether it be a samurai or a nobleman.

The Umino clan has managed to preserve its surname and maintain a relatively continuous lineage, which can be traced back to Umino Takao, a samurai who was six generations removed.

"Clan leader, there is strength in numbers. Those beyond the fifth degree of kinship can be considered as a branch family."

Umino Ikkaku is extremely enthusiastic about establishing a ninja clan, and even wants to extend bloodline gene sequencing to the eighth generation. If he really does this, half of Akemihara will have to be moved back to Konoha.

In the end, Sasuke Umino gave the order that the number of people must be kept below one hundred, otherwise the number of clan members would exceed that of the Uchiha clan. "Jiro, you said before that the Ninja World War was about to break out, so it would be good to let the villagers move to Konoha Village for refuge."

Upon hearing his mother's words, Umino Sasuke felt a pang of regret. If he had known this would happen, he shouldn't have given his mother so much money. When they were poor, she wouldn't spend a single penny, but now that she's rich, she's starting to help poor relatives.

Sasuke Umino was happy to spend some money to make his mother happy, since there was still a huge amount of wealth hidden at the sunken Umibozu ship. The problem was, moving these villagers and relatives to Konoha might not be a good thing.

Do they really think Konoha Village is a charity, letting these villagers move to a major city in the Land of Fire and achieve upward social mobility for no reason?

In times of war, Konoha Village will request private soldiers based on the circumstances of each clan.

The Konoha ninja army during the war was largely composed of private ninja clans.

Unfortunately, Sasuke Umino couldn't make the decision on establishing the Umino Ninja Clan on his own. The two elders and the Umino Ikkaku couple had more say, especially the two elders.

Ultimately, after sequencing the bloodline genes within six generations and eliminating some individuals with inconsistencies in their bloodline, only one hundred people were selected. However, when their families were included, the total number exceeded three hundred.

This number already exceeds that of the Uchiha clan.

"Forget it, let's just consider it a refuge. As long as we don't become ninjas, Konoha Village is not bad."

Seeing their enthusiasm, Umino Sasuke didn't dampen their spirits. He figured there was always a way out, and they'd just have to take it one step at a time.

"As for family secret techniques, if it's just the Water Candy Secret Technique, it still feels a bit lacking."

Sasuke Umino has decided to make the Mizugae Secret Technique a family heirloom, but he still feels that the tactical system is not quite perfect.

"What ninjutsu uses little chakra yet has considerable power?"

Sasuke Umino's first thought was weapon manipulation, but that was too expensive and not a good option. As for puppetry, it was a good choice, but unfortunately, it required too much talent.

In the end, Sasuke Umino chose to control the blades.

However, it wasn't the kind of domineering blade manipulation that Tenten possessed, but rather a shadow-based secret technique similar to that of the Nara clan.

A black rope technique that uses Yang Release hair instead of chakra threads to control blades and fight enemies.

If the ninjas of the Umino clan practice hair-based techniques, they can completely transform their activated hair into black ropes, which can be used to control weapons like chakra threads.

This is something he only discovered recently. There's no way around it; chakra metal is just too expensive. While researching alternative materials for puppets, he unexpectedly discovered that his own hair, which had been activated by Yang Release, was actually an excellent chakra conduction material.

He then developed the Black Rope Secret Technique and later added the Stone Needle Secret Technique of Yamashiro Green Leaf.

Once bound by the black hair rope, chakra can be transmitted through the rope to further control and restrain the enemy.

Although this black rope technique is far inferior to the Nara clan's shadow technique, it is still an extraordinary technique for ordinary junior ninja.

With the added control abilities of the Water Candy Secret Technique, the Umino clan could easily develop into a very good control-type ninja clan.

(End of this chapter)