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

Chapter 340 Debts Must Be Repaid (Daily 10,000 words)

"Swish! Swish! Swish..."

As these "metal birds" approached the airspace above the square, they abruptly retracted their unfolded metal wings and landed precisely at the edge of the square, the heavy thud kicking up a cloud of dust.

As the dust settled, a dozen or so figures were revealed, clad in deep blue, full-coverage, sleek metal armor bearing the emblem of the Umino clan. The leader was none other than Umino Yu.

He took a step forward, ignoring the astonished descendants of the Upper Water Flow Clan. The armor on his arm deformed, revealing the interface of a sealing scroll.

"untie!"

boom!
White smoke exploded.

Nearly a hundred bloodstained heads, wrapped in black cloth, rolled down like a small mountain in front of the Shangshuiliu Remnant Clan.

A strong, pungent smell of blood instantly filled the air.

“No, impossible!!!”

Upon recognizing the distorted yet familiar faces of those people, the leader of the Upper Water Stream was struck as if by a heavy hammer. He staggered backward, letting out a heart-wrenching scream, "Clan leader?! Elders?! No—weren't you in Iwagakure? How come you're all here?!"

Umino's icy voice came through the metal mask, carrying endless mockery:
"Iwagakure? Ha! Your Kamikaze clan was abandoned and kicked out of Iwagakure long ago. As soon as you arrived at the Konoha border, your clansmen who remained in Iwagakure were collectively ostracized by the nobles of the Land of Earth. The Iwagakure leadership had already expelled them from Iwagakure. Not long after leaving Iwagakure, they were completely slaughtered by the bounty hunters of the Gold Exchange! How much did it cost? Oh, I think it was less than ten million ryo. Your clan's heads are really worthless!"

"Pfft—!" Upon hearing this, the leader of the Upper Water Stream was overcome with rage and coughed up a mouthful of blood, his eyes wide with fury. "You're talking nonsense! Iwagakure won't abandon us! Lord Onoki won't..."

"Shut up!" A cold glint flashed in Umino Yu's eyes, and the chakra engine beneath his feet instantly erupted with a blinding blue light.

"Instantaneous Movement - Wing Slash!"

His figure transformed into a deep blue streak of light, instantly passing by the leader of the Upper Water Stream.

puff!

A head with an expression of disbelief flew high into the air, splattering blood.

At the same time, the dozen or so Sea Wild Clan soldiers behind him launched their attack simultaneously. Their movements were as swift as lightning, and their coordination was impeccable. They either brandished short blades that flashed with lightning or fired a dense barrage of chakra crossbow bolts.

"what……!"

Several short screams rang out. The ninja guards who had come with the leader of the Upper Stream to cause trouble did not even have time to put up a decent resistance. They were completely killed in a few breaths, and their bodies lay scattered in pools of blood.

The entire square was deathly silent!

Everyone was stunned by this thunderous, bloody, and ruthless scene.

That was the Kamishiryu clan, once the most powerful clan in Iwagakure, with a status equivalent to the Uchiha clan in Konoha. Although they had declined, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse. The leader of their remaining forces was at least a Special Jonin level, yet they were instantly killed by this unknown subordinate of Umino Sasuke, Umino Yu, as if cutting melons and vegetables! And the speed and killing efficiency displayed by those elite Umino clan soldiers far exceeded expectations.

"So strong!"

"Is that the Sky Ninja Village's flying armor? How is it so powerful?!"

"When did the Umino clan acquire such a ninja clan army?"

"The Shangshui clan is completely wiped out; they were actually exterminated!"

Shock, fear, and awe spread through the crowd.

Hyuga Muneyoshi and Uchiha Kanoko's pupils constricted sharply as they looked at the silent, blood-soaked, yet iron-blooded Umino clan soldiers. For the first time, they felt the threat posed by the Umino clan so close.

They were naturally unaware that most of these clan soldiers were "fake" Chunin forcibly created using the "Life Star II" drug. What was truly terrifying was the flying armor made with chakra technology, and the "Money Release" power that Umino Sasuke had armed to the teeth with the wealth of the Land of Waves.

Unfazed by the bloodstains on the ground, Umino Sasuke took a few steps forward and stood before the pile of heads that symbolized the complete annihilation of the Kamisumi clan.

His voice was calm, yet resounded like a great bell, echoing throughout the entire venue: "The time has come! The founding ceremony of the Haiye clan, including the ancestral worship and announcement to Heaven, shall officially begin!"

His gaze swept over the pile of heads and the corpses of the recently slain Kamisumi ninja, his tone carrying an undeniable authority:

"Our Umino clan has a long and distinguished history. We are the direct descendants of the Six Paths Sage's orthodox ninja sect. Today, we are establishing our clan and returning to the ninja world."

We shall offer the blood of the enemy chieftain and the skull of the enemy to the spirits of our ancestors, and proclaim this to heaven and earth!
"Guards! Offer the heads of these rebels, along with the remains of the deep-sea whales and the Queen Bee of the Upper Current that our tribe has hunted, to the altar!"

At his command, the Seafolk immediately sprang into action.

The carcass of a giant deep-sea whale, exuding a strong chakra vapor and the smell of blood, was carried to the central altar by the Wind God, the Thunder God, and a dozen strong men. Next to it was the carcass of the giant wood bee queen, which had been blasted to pieces by the mutual explosion tags, but whose ferocious appearance was still visible.

Finally, the heads of nearly a hundred core members of the Shangshui clan were neatly arranged at the front of the altar!

A bloody sacrifice!
The heads of an entire clan wiped out!

The remains of a high-level summoning beast and a powerful ninja beast!
It created a shocking and cruel scene, with a strong visual impact that left all the spectators feeling breathless.

"My God! Is this sea whale a high-level summoned beast?"

"How could anyone without Kage-level strength possibly hunt down such a deep-sea behemoth?!"

"And that summoning queen bee, isn't that the one that was blown up by Captain Umino to protect Konoha?!"

"Add to that the heads of the entire Kamisui clan, and the Umino clan—this is a declaration of their return, treading on the corpses and blood of their enemies!"

"An ancient hidden clan! A direct descendant of the Six Paths! It was true after all!"

At this moment, no one doubted the identity of the Umino clan as a so-called "hidden ninja clan".

The bloody and domineering offerings, the unfathomable strength and foundation, all demonstrate the ancient and powerful nature of this family.

The clan leaders, including Hyuga Muneyoshi and Uchiha Kaku, no longer showed any resentment; only deep fear and a sense of powerlessness remained on their faces. They finally understood that from this day forward, the landscape of Konoha would be completely changed!
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the bloody offerings on the altar, then at Sasuke Umino beside him, who stood with a composed demeanor and seemed to be in control of everything. A fleeting look of apprehension crossed his eyes, which was quickly replaced by a more gentle smile that even carried a hint of appeasement.

The rise of the Umino clan is a foregone conclusion, and he must stabilize this newcomer and solidify his position as Hokage, which has been somewhat shaken by "Mitomon Homura's sins".

"Festival-!"

Sasuke Umino stood solemnly before the altar and began to loudly recite the "Umino Origin Ritual Text," which he had personally compiled and traced back to the era of the Sage of Six Paths.

"Throughout the ages, the Six Paths have passed down the Ninja School to the world. Our ancestors, the Umino clan, inherited the legacy of the Sage, mastered Ice Release, and understood Yin and Yang. They secluded themselves from the world to avoid the chaos and strife of war... Now, in this prosperous age, with Konoha on the rise, remembering the camaraderie among the Konoha people, the Umino clan returns to the ninja world, establishing a new lineage. With the blood of our enemy chieftain, we offer sacrifices to our ancestors! With the heads of our sworn enemies, we proclaim to the heavens and earth! The Umino clan shall uphold the will of our ancestors and protect all living beings! This oath is witnessed by heaven and earth!"

As his solemn voice echoed across the square, accompanied by the bloody offerings, an ancient, mysterious, majestic, and powerful aura enveloped the entire Sea Wilderness territory.

All spectators, regardless of their status, were involuntarily held their breath and felt a sense of awe under this imposing atmosphere.

Representatives of those ancient but now declining ninja clans, such as the Nara, Aburame, and Kurama clans, and even the third-rate Shiranui clan, looked at the bloody offerings on the altar that symbolized power and glory, and listened to the glorious origins traced back to the Six Paths era. Their eyes revealed complex and incomprehensible envy and reminiscence.

Once upon a time, their ancestors were just as glorious, and they too trod upon the corpses of their enemies to forge the family's honor.

Today, the Umino clan is staging a grand drama before them, a story of an ancient and powerful family making a bloody comeback.

The solemn and dignified "Umino Genealogy Ritual" recited by Sasuke Umino lingered in the air, and the bloody offerings and the ancient declaration tracing back to the Sage of Six Paths were deeply imprinted in the hearts of every witness.

The clan leaders, including Hyuga Muneyoshi and Uchiha Kano, wore solemn expressions, their eyes filled with lingering apprehension.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a gentle smile, but a subtle scrutiny and weighing of emotions flickered in his eyes.

The representatives of those small ninja clans, whose traditions were also ancient but have now declined, had even more complex and indescribable expressions.

Especially the representative of the third-rate ninja clan, the Shiranui clan, an old man with white hair and beard but still in good spirits, looked at the bloody offerings on the altar that symbolized power and glory, and listened to the glorious origins. His cloudy old eyes were filled with intense reminiscence and indescribable envy.

Once upon a time, the Shiranui clan had an era named after their clan—the "Shiranui Era"!
In that era, its glory even surpassed that of the Uchiha, Kaguya, and Hyuga clans. The Shiranui-ryu's Fire Release secret sword technique was renowned throughout the ninja world, capable of burning mountains and boiling seas. What a glorious era it was!

Unfortunately, just as the Nara clan's glory days ended in decline, the Shiranui clan also gradually declined over the long years, and now only a handful of them remain, struggling at the bottom of the Konoha ninja clan hierarchy.

Fortunately, the Shiranui clan has produced two more Jonin in this generation. Shiranui Mama, although not the most talented, has made great contributions on the front lines of the Land of Rivers with his perseverance and hard work. He is now a Jonin and has become the guardian ninja of the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers, winning a place for his clan in a foreign land.

The younger Shiranui Ri is exceptionally talented and was once known as one of the "Twin Stars" of the original Mobile Support Force, along with Inuzuka Ryo. Inuzuka Ryo's potential has been largely exhausted, and his promotion to Jonin is already a difficult one. His future depends on whether his ninja dog, Akita-maru, can advance further with the help of the Ninja Beast Secret Medicine 3.0. Shiranui Ri, on the other hand, is showing his talent and is steadily progressing towards the level of an elite Jonin. As long as he does not perish along the way, the Shiranui clan has the potential to return to the ranks of strong second-rate ninja clans in this generation.

Unfortunately, when the old clan chief Shiranui looked at the imposing and established Umino Sasuke in the arena, and then at his own sparse and mediocre clan members, all he could feel was a deep sigh.

With a small population and shallow foundation, the idea of ​​reviving into a first-class aristocratic family like the Umino clan with such domineering and powerful methods is ultimately just wishful thinking.

Just as these myriad thoughts were intertwined, Kenjiro Umino's announcement rang out, propelling the ceremony into its second phase.

"The ancestral worship ceremony is complete! Now, we unveil the emblem of the Haiye clan, display our family tokens, and proclaim our clan precepts!"

In the center of the training ground, a curtain covered with a huge red cloth was slowly drawn back.

The red cloth slipped off, revealing a huge emblem carved from a single piece of deep-sea blue jade and inlaid with chakra metal runes.

The main body of the emblem is a simple, powerful sea fish with smooth lines. It is not static, but presents a dynamic sense of breaking through the waves. Beneath the sea fish are several interwoven and flowing wave patterns.

The wave pattern is extremely unique. It is not just a simple water pattern. Upon closer inspection, its lines cleverly combine the toughness of black rope with the stickiness of syrup, as if countless fine black ropes are flowing and weaving in the sticky syrup, forming the foundation that supports the fish swimming in the sea.

"This is the crest of the Umino clan?!"

"The sea fish symbolizes the name of the sea wilderness, and the wave pattern seems to imply the secret techniques of their clan?"

"The design is exquisite, simple yet grand, truly embodying the spirit of an ancient hermit clan!"

The onlookers were full of discussion, praising the design of the clan emblem.

However, when Umino Sasuke gestured to his attendants to solemnly place the two items on the altar alongside the clan crest, the entire plaza instantly erupted in an even greater uproar.

On the left is a long sword with an ancient design and wisps of flickering lightning wrapped around its blade; it is none other than the Raishin Sword, the personal sword of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

On the right is a huge, grotesque sword with a ferocious appearance, its blade covered with layers of barbs, and it seems to writhe slightly as if it were alive—the Samehada sword, which can devour chakra.

"The Thunder God Sword! It's the Second Hokage's Thunder God Sword!"

"My God! It's become the family heirloom of the Umino clan?!"

"The rumors are true! Lord Umino Sasuke is indeed the rightful successor of the Second Hokage!"

"Why does it feel like Class Regiment Umino is more legitimate than the Hokage and the advisor elder? After all, she even inherited the token and the Water Release technique!"

"And this Samehada sword, I heard that it was a trophy that Lord Umino forcibly seized from the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!"

"It can absorb ninjutsu and replenish its chakra to its master. The power of Samehada is probably no weaker than that of the Thunder God Sword!"

"A family possesses two family heirlooms of divine artifact level?! Their foundation is truly terrifying!"

Sasuke Umino stood calmly before the altar, seemingly oblivious to the shocking gaze that nearly overwhelmed him.

The Thunder God Sword represents the legitimate lineage of Tobirama's successor, while Samehada showcases his illustrious achievements and formidable strength. They are of the same lineage, one martial and one extraordinary, complementing each other perfectly.

As for the Kusanagi Sword that breaks the seal, it is the ultimate trump card that can cause bloodshed in the ninja world, so naturally it must be kept hidden.

He surveyed the entire audience and loudly proclaimed the clan precepts of the Umino family, clearly conveying them to everyone's ears.

"Combining strength and gentleness, with a long and rich history, upholding gratitude and righteousness, and repaying debts!"

Sixteen characters, each one powerful and resounding!
"Gang" refers to the superhuman strength passed down in the secrets of Umino and the tenacity of the black rope binding in Yang Release.

The gentleness is the transformation of the secret art of water candy and the vitality of medical ninjutsu.

The interplay of strength and gentleness is the true path.

The source is the foundation of Umino's bloodline inheritance and the spiritual contract.

"Yuan" signifies the breadth of perception and the depth of wisdom and strategy.

Only with a long and rich history can a culture thrive and endure!
Protecting kindness and righteousness is easy to understand, but demonstrating that Umino would risk his life to protect faith and peace, and that debts must be repaid, requires a different interpretation.

In a broad sense, it simply means repaying kindness, further illustrating the loyalty of the Umino clan.

In a narrower sense, it means that debts must be repaid.

This debt is not merely about gold and silver. For any traitor who harms their clan or betrays their family, no matter where they are, no matter how much time passes, the Haiye clan will seek retribution! Tenfold repayment, a hundredfold repayment! This is the ironclad rule of the Haiye clan! It demonstrates the inviolable power and authority of the Haiye clan!
The audience now understands the Umino clan's principle of repaying kindness, but they will have to wait until later to gradually understand their principle of repaying debts.

After a moment of silence, the crowd erupted into a heated discussion.

"A balance of strength and gentleness, with a long and rich history—this clan motto perfectly encapsulates the essence of the Sea Wilderness's secret arts!"

"Upholding gratitude and repaying debts! What a clear distinction between gratitude and resentment! This is the spirit of a great clan!"

"It seems that befriending the Umino clan is definitely all benefits and no drawbacks!"

"Yes, repaying kindness and paying off debts is much more practical than some empty slogans!"

Many ninja clan representatives had a glint of excitement in their eyes, and the idea of ​​befriending or even forming an alliance was growing in their minds.

The second part ended with the announcement of the clan precepts, and many people were still full of curiosity and anticipation for the specific manifestations of "combining strength and gentleness" and "long history".

Kenjiro Umino didn't keep everyone waiting long, immediately announcing the third part of the ceremony: summoning the sacred beast and performing secret martial arts.

As soon as he finished speaking, Umino Ichigo and Umino Koharu, who had been waiting in the center of the empty training ground, stepped forward at the same time. The two of them had solemn expressions, their hands quickly forming hand seals, their movements perfectly synchronized, and they both let out a low shout at the same time.

"Psychic art!"

hum~
A powerful surge of chakra erupted instantly, and the massive summoning array that had been inscribed beneath their feet suddenly lit up with a blinding blue light, soaring into the sky and illuminating almost half of Konoha.

Boom——!
With a deafening roar and a terrifying pressure that seemed to shake the earth, an unimaginably enormous creature tore through the barriers of space and crashed into the center of the empty training ground.

That was a terrifying presence that was over forty meters tall!
It is composed of flowing light blue seawater, radiating a vast chakra fluctuation like the sea. Just standing there, it is like a moving mountain, and the shadow it casts covers most of the square. It is the ultimate form of the top-level summoning beast - Umibozu!

"Roar--!"

Umibozu let out a deep, long roar, as if from the endless depths of the sea, the sound waves rolling and causing ripples in the air.

Inside Konoha Village, countless civilians and ninjas looked up in horror at the colossal figure towering into the clouds in the direction of the Umino clan's territory. Had they not been notified beforehand, the entire village of Konoha would likely have been plunged into a state of panic by now.

"My God! What kind of monster is this?!"

"A summoned beast?! How could it be so huge?!"

"This aura is probably even greater than Jiraiya's Gamabunta!"

"This is definitely a top-tier summoning beast!"

"The Umino clan actually made a contract with such a terrifying being?!"

"The fact that the Umino couple could summon such a monster together means that they possess Kage-level strength when they work together?!"

A collective gasp rippled through the audience.

Everyone was utterly shocked by this dual impact on both the eyes and the soul.

It's already astonishing that a clan can openly possess a Kage-level powerhouse like Sasuke Umino. Now, they've also demonstrated the terrifying ability of Umino Ikkaku and his wife to summon a top-tier summoning beast together. This is equivalent to the Umino clan having two Kage-level fighters!

Although the Umino couple's individual strength is only at the threshold of elite Jonin, when they work together to summon and control Umibozu in battle, they can unleash combat power comparable to Kage-level in certain situations.

After all, Umibozu has now fully grown into a top-tier summoning beast after absorbing a large amount of Life Yang No. 1 primordial liquid. On waterless land, although it is larger than Gamabunta, it is no match for Gamabunta. However, in rivers, lakes, and seas, with Umibozu's immortality, it can even put up a fight against Kage-level powerhouses.

This profound background made the faces of the Hyuga, Uchiha, and other powerful clan leaders even more unpleasant.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were deep, lost in thought. The representative of the Shimura clan looked dejected. Although Elder Shimura Danzo was powerful, he had almost completely drained his clan's resources, making him a world apart from the now-powerful Umino.

For a ninja clan to possess two Kage-level shinobi is something that even the Uchiha clan, during their most powerful periods, might only be able to produce during their peak years.

Since the death of Hyuga Tennin, the strongest member of the Hyuga clan is only slightly stronger than an elite Jonin, barely reaching the threshold of the Weak Kage level. The Ino-Shika-Cho trio requires the combined efforts of the three clan leaders to reach the Weak Kage level. Of course, the fact that the low-key Akimichi fat man took the Red Chili Pepper Pill is not considered.

Therefore, although Konoha seems to have many Kage-level shinobi, only Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura are Kage-level shinobi from the ninja clans. Akimichi Torifu and Hatake Sagumo, one needs to eat a red chili pepper pill to reach Kage level, and the other has too few members in his clan to reach Kage level. As for the Uchiha, on the surface, the Uchiha Fire Core is not much stronger than Hyuga Muneoshi.

Therefore, the Sarutobi and Shimura clans are the only ninja clans that truly have Kage-level ninjas in charge. However, the two clans are at two completely different extremes in their development.

The Sarutobi clan developed extremely rapidly after Hiruzen Sarutobi became the Third Hokage, changing every year.

The Shimura family has declined to the point that, due to Shimura Danzo becoming a member of Root, they have been ruined by their own elder, to the point that even members of the Shimura family no longer really acknowledge Shimura Danzo.

Danzo Shimura truly embodied the meaning of being hated by both humans and ghosts.

There was no way around it; Shimura Danzo wreaked havoc on all the major ninja clans in the village, but he was the most ruthless towards his own clan. The Shimura clan, which was originally on par with the Sarutobi clan, was already facing a generational gap and was even worse off than the declining Kurama clan. No wonder the Shimura clan head reacted so strongly to the rise of the Umino clan!
The shock brought by the summoned sacred beast Umibozu had not yet subsided when the secret martial arts competition officially began.

Center of the training ground.

Kaoru Umino and Tobirama Umino stood facing each other.

Umino Kokoro looked dashing in her dark blue outfit, while Umino Tobirama exuded youthful spirit and had sharp eyes.

Behind the two, each stood a pale blue water clone, each over four meters tall, separated from the main body of the sea spirit.

The two simultaneously completed the opposing hand seals.

"Secret Technique: Black Rope Manipulation!" Umino Koko made the first move.

Her ten fingers moved nimbly like butterflies flitting among flowers, and chakra threads shot out instantly, transforming into ten jet-black, tough ropes with a chilling binding power. Like serpents emerging from their holes, they shot towards Tobirama Umino from different angles with unparalleled cunning.

The speed and the unpredictability of the trajectory sent a chill down the spines of the ninjas watching the ceremony.

"Sound Wave Escape!" Tobirama Unno remained calm, his eyes slightly narrowed, and invisible sound waves instantly spread out, accurately capturing the trajectory of each black rope.

His footwork was mysterious, as if he could foresee the future. In the blink of an eye, he dodged and moved, the black rope brushing past the hem of his clothes, but it couldn't even touch the hem!

"What exquisite sensory evasion!" Hyuga Muneyoshi, who was watching the ceremony, had a glint in his eyes. As a fellow sensory ninja, he knew how difficult it was to make such predictions.

"Hmph!" Haiye Xiaoxin missed her attack and suddenly rushed forward.

She exerted force with her feet, and the ground instantly cracked. She shot out like a cannonball, and terrifying chakra gathered on her fair fist. With a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air, she slammed straight into Tobirama Umino's face.

"Strange power!"

"Secret Technique: Water Candy Grab!" Tobirama Umino reacted extremely quickly, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, and he opened his mouth to exhale.

The incredibly thick, cloyingly sweet syrup instantly covered a large area in front of him, forming a reflective, muddy trap.

Umino Koko's forward momentum was too strong. Just as she was about to step into the water candy area, a cunning glint flashed in her eyes. Her forward-rushing body strangely twisted in mid-air. Using the strength of her waist, she spun around and landed on the edge of the water candy with great difficulty.

At the same time, her body was instantly covered with a layer of flowing, sticky armor.

"Secret Technique: Sticky Candy Assimilation!"

Without hesitation, she stepped into the candy.

The powerful sticky assimilation properties of the mucilage armor prevented her from sinking in like a normal person. Instead, she glided as if on ice, using the mucilage's sticky properties to increase her speed and close in on Tobirama Umino once again.

The fist, covered in sticky armor, unleashed a terrifying burst of monstrous strength and slammed down once more.

"Pretty!"

The spectators couldn't help but cheer, praising Umino Koka for her perfect application of the secret technique and her grasp of the timing!
Tobirama Umino seemed to have anticipated this, and the instant Umino Kaoru stepped into the Mizugae, he swiftly formed hand seals: "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

A strong gust of wind rose from the ground, whipping up the syrup and forming a thick, sticky wall of wind that blocked Umino Kaoru's path.

At the same time, he quickly retreated, creating distance.

"Secret Technique: Water Candy Sticky Bullet Technique!" Tobirama Umino formed hand seals and spat out bowl-sized, extremely sticky water candy bullets, which shot towards Umino Kaoru, who was blocked by the wind wall, like a machine gun.

Umino Koko is covered in sticky armor, which gives her strong resistance to physical attacks and binding. However, in order to conserve chakra, she dares not take the equally sticky bullets head-on and can only dodge them with her agile movements.

In an instant, figures crisscrossed the training ground, black ropes danced, water candy crisscrossed, strange forces roared, and wind escape techniques howled. The battle was intense yet spectacular, fully demonstrating the diversity and exquisite coordination of the Umino Secret Technique system.

"This is amazing! Is this the secret technique of Umino?"

"Integrated offense and defense, ever-changing!"

"That sticky armor is truly the nemesis of soft fist techniques!"

The spectators gained a completely new understanding of the power of Umino's secret techniques. Previously, they had only heard rumors about how amazing Umino's secret techniques were, but seeing it with their own eyes, they realized that it was indeed extraordinary.

As Hyuga Muneyoshi looked at Umino Kouko's armor, which had withstood the wind blades' cuts unscathed, a hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes.

"This is the Black Rope Secret Technique?!" Nara's representative looked at the binding and control characteristics of the Black Rope Secret Technique and compared it with his own Shadow Secret Technique. He found that each had its own strengths and weaknesses, and his understanding of the Umino Clan rose to a new level.

Just when the battle was at a stalemate.

The Umibozu water clone behind the two finally moved.

hum~
Two pale blue water whips connected to the shoulders of Umino Koko and Umino Tobirama respectively, and pure and vast water attribute chakra surged into their bodies like a flood.

With the infusion of the immense chakra from the Umibozu clone, the two's auras surged instantly.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!" Tobirama Unno launched the first attack.

He formed hand seals, and the Umibozu clone behind him moved in sync, with two enormous water dragons swirling and swooping down with immense force.

"Water Escape·Water Formation Wall!"

"change!"

Umino Koko was not to be outdone. She also used the power of Umibozu's clone to instantly construct an incredibly thick, high-speed rotating giant water wall in front of her.

Rumble——!
Water jets strangle and spin the water wall, violently impacting the target.

A deafening roar echoed through the sky, and water sprayed down like a torrential rain, refracting into a rainbow of colors in the sunlight.

The scene was absolutely spectacular!

"What a powerful water-style technique!"

"With the two of them using the Sea Monk's clone together, the power is already comparable to a regular Jonin-level Water Release technique, right?"

"The Umino clan's water-style techniques are indeed as good as their reputation!"

Just as the curtain of water obscured our view.

A cold glint flashed in Haiye Xiaoxin's eyes. Under the cover of the water curtain, she rapidly formed hand seals, and an unprecedented, extremely cold aura suddenly burst out from her body!

"Ice Release: Thousand Kills Bingxiang!"

call out! call out! call out……

Countless sharp, gleaming ice needles, like a rain of pear blossoms, instantly pierced through the still-falling water curtain.

These ice needles are not only incredibly fast and have tricky angles, but they also carry terrifyingly low temperatures that freeze chakra and flesh.

They weren't aimed at Tobirama Umino's vitals, but rather precisely blocked all his escape routes.

Tobirama Umino's expression changed as his sonic perception began to warn him. He hurriedly manipulated his water-style techniques to form a defense in front of him while desperately trying to dodge.

Puff puff……

Although he reacted extremely quickly and avoided most of the ice needles, several still pierced through his water-style defenses and embedded themselves firmly in his arms and shoulders. The biting cold instantly invaded his senses, causing his chakra circulation to stagnate and his movements to stiffen slightly.

"It's over!" Haiye Xiaoxin's cold voice rang out.

Her figure moved like lightning, instantly closing in on Tobirama Umino, who was slowed by the cold. Her slender fist, imbued with terrifying strength, stopped an inch in front of his face.

The force of the punch caused the wisps of hair on Tobirama Umino's forehead to dance wildly.

A chill permeated the air, causing the temperature in the center of the training ground to plummet, and a layer of white frost quickly condensed on the ground.

The arm and shoulder of Tobirama Umino, which had been struck by the ice, were covered with a thin layer of ice crystals, and a chill rose from them.

quiet!
Deathly silence!

Immediately following was a massive uproar, like a volcanic eruption.

"Ice Release?!"

"It really is the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai!"

"My God! The bloodline of the Umino clan really does contain the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai!"

"This is definitely Ice Release, no doubt about it! The rumors are true!"

"The Umino clan is really going to prosper!"

The entire square erupted in a frenzy, all eyes fixed on Umino Koko, who radiated a chilling aura, filled with unbelievable shock.

The appearance of the Ice Release Bloodline Limit completely caused an uproar at the Umino clan founding ceremony.

Hyuga Muneyoshi abruptly stood up, his pure white eyes fixed on Umino Koko, his face devoid of any composure.

Uchiha Kakuzu tightened his grip on the teacup, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, filled with scrutiny and solemnity.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile froze instantly, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity and deep contemplation.

The most vehement reaction came from the representative of Kirigakure, the head of the Minazuki clan—Minazuki Yuki!
Her seated body suddenly straightened, and her beautiful icy blue eyes widened instantly as she stared intently at Umino Koko, who exuded a familiar, chilling aura.

Her Ice Release bloodline seemed to be stimulated by a similar source, causing it to fluctuate violently and uncontrollably. The temperature of the air around her dropped sharply again, and the tea in her hand instantly froze.

"Ice Release? It really is Ice Release!" Mizuki Yuki's voice trembled slightly, without her even realizing it. There was shock, confusion, and a strong sense of shock that the foundation of her clan had been challenged.

She looked in the direction of Umino Sasuke, her eyes filled with extreme complexity, her icy face concealing a turbulent inner world.

Umino Koko slowly withdrew her fist, the chill emanating from her gradually dissipating. She smiled slightly at Umino Tobirama, who was slightly panting and still had ice crystals on his shoulder: "Third brother, I won!"

Tobirama Unno shook his head with a wry smile, stretching his arms which were stiff from the cold: "My little sister's Ice Release is indeed powerful. I admit defeat wholeheartedly."

Umino Kokoro and Umino Tobirama stood facing each other in the center of the training ground, solemnly sealing their reconciliation.

The chilling aura and turbulent steam that filled the arena gradually subsided, and the massive, mountain-like Umibozu also released its summoning jutsu, vanishing in a huge cloud of rising water vapor.

In the center of the training ground, only a large amount of water stains and ice crystals that had not yet completely melted remained, silently telling the story of the shock that had just occurred.

Kenjiro Umino's booming voice once again echoed across the square: "The martial arts ceremony is over! Thank you, distinguished guests, for attending! The Umino Clan Founding Ceremony is now complete! A grand feast has been prepared; please proceed to the banquet to share the delicious food and wine and celebrate the rebirth of our clan!"

As he announced, the solemnity and awe that enveloped the entire venue were gradually replaced by a more fervent and down-to-earth anticipation.

With mixed feelings, the guests, guided by the waiters, flocked to the huge plaza at the back, which could hold a thousand people, while the VIPs were led into the magnificent banquet hall.

When the first dish is served.

Everyone's attention was once again firmly captured!
Sasuke Umino knew that "food is the most important thing for people." In the ninja world, top-quality food was not only a pleasure, but also a symbol of status, strength, and background.

In his previous life, he came from a land of food lovers. Combining top-quality ingredients from the ninja world that were nourished by natural energy with his carefully improved cooking techniques, the banquet he presented instantly conquered everyone's taste buds.

The fruit and vegetable platter, exquisitely carved like a work of art, and the seafood sashimi, glistening with a lustrous sheen and preserved with ice-cooling techniques, boast an exceptionally sweet and fresh taste; the golden and glistening, fragrant grilled meat platter features ninja beast meat rich in chakra, and a beautifully presented soup with vibrant colors and a rich, flavorful broth…

The aroma of complex spices, unlike anything I've ever smelled before, blends with the purest freshness of the ingredients, intertwining and permeating the air, making my mouth water.

The melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and distinct layers of flavor—salty, sweet, sour, spicy, and rich—each taste achieves a perfect balance and peak.

With each bite, you can almost feel the subtle energy contained in the ingredients melting on your tongue, bringing joy to your body and mind.

This transcends the realm of mere food; it is almost an ultimate enjoyment.

"My God! Is this really food? It's art!"

A representative of the Little Ninja Clan picked up a slice of seafood, as thin as a cicada's wing, which shimmered with iridescent colors under the light, put it in his mouth, and instantly widened his eyes, his face showing an unbelievable sense of happiness.

"It's ten times more delicious than any banquet I've ever attended at the Daimyo's palace in the Land of Fire!" A well-traveled gourmet couldn't help but exclaim loudly.

The crowd, who were still immersed in the shock of the secret martial arts demonstration, were now completely conquered by this "food ninjutsu".

The atmosphere in the banquet hall quickly heated up, with toasts being exchanged and exclamations of praise rising and falling.

Just as everyone was enjoying the delicious food.

Sasuke Umino raised his glass, his gentle yet clear voice carrying throughout the room: "Distinguished guests, the Umino clan is newly established and its foundation is still shallow."

The ingredients and cooking methods used in today's feast are the result of our clan's years of dedicated research.

To give back to Konoha and benefit all, our clan has decided to open 'Umino's Eatery' branches in major cities such as the Land of Fire, the Land of Waves, the Land of Rivers, and the Land of Waterfalls, sharing this delicious gift from nature with more people.

This statement immediately caused another uproar.

"Umino Eatery? A branch?" Kado pretended to be the first to stand up excitedly, his chubby face flushed red with excitement and the aroma of food. "Sasuke-kun! We must have one in the Land of Waves! And it must be the biggest! In the best location! All the start-up capital, store location selection, and staff recruitment, my business alliance will cover it all! We just want to get the exclusive agency rights!"

He patted his chest, spitting as he spoke, as if he had seen a huge gold mine.

"Kawa no Kuni is fully committed to supporting Umino's restaurant opening here!"

The daimyo of the River Kingdom followed suit, knowing that this would not only bring in tax revenue but also enhance the attractiveness of the River Kingdom. "All official procedures went smoothly, and I am willing to invest in the country in the name of the royal family!"

Takigakure leader Shibuki, disregarding the perilous situation at the front, urgently said, "Clan Chief Umino! Though Takigakure is small, its people need such comfort! We earnestly request that the Umino clan open a branch near Takigakure Village. Takigakure Village is willing to provide all assistance needed!"

This was both a gesture of goodwill and an attempt to seek some economic support for Takigakure Village, which was engulfed in war.

The most significant statement came from Minamoto no Koumei, the Finance Minister of the Land of Fire.

He put down his silver chopsticks, elegantly wiped his mouth, and his eyes gleamed with shrewdness: "Chief Haiye, such delicacies are truly the finest of human tastes."

I have lived in Daming Prefecture for many years and have never tasted such delicacies.

If a branch could be opened in the capital of the Land of Fire, it would surely cause a sensation throughout the court and the country.

"I am willing to invest in the business under my personal name and fully support the franchising of Umino's Restaurant in the Land of Fire."

He appears to represent the highest levels of the Fire Country's business endorsement and vested interests, but in reality, he had already colluded with Umino Sasuke.

(End of this chapter)