I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 134 People who keep their promises are rare and precious everywhere.

After the two finished speaking, Orochimaru suddenly looked at Mifune with some nervousness. Compared to the surname Namikaze, which seemed to be chosen casually when faced with stormy weather, Sakamoto's surname existed long before the appearance of ninjas.

It's not unusual for members of the Senju clan to adopt a random surname after leaving the clan, but there's no reason for them to choose a surname with such a deep historical connection. Yet, Mifune remained calm.

"start."

Mifune waved his hand, his eyes becoming serious. Unlike Okisuke, who was only a teenager, Mifune could easily see the difference between Tatsuma and Minato. Tatsuma was particularly similar to the Senju clan that he knew.

Not only does she resemble a member of the Senju clan in appearance and temperament, but more importantly, she has a large amount of chakra and a large appetite at last night's banquet. Despite her small size, she has consumed almost as much food as Tsunade, who is known for her superhuman strength, during the long banquet.

Mifune was looking forward to what surprises Tatsuma would bring him. As for the surname, he had inquired about it yesterday. Although the Land of Iron was somewhat closed off, it was still possible to find out some information about the ninja world if one wanted to investigate.

This Sakamoto Tatsuma is indeed not the Ryoma name we were told yesterday, but aren't all ninjas just people with one mission, one name, or even one identity?

A ninja's name is unreliable, even less so than their nickname, and this young man in front of you has made a name for himself at such a young age.

Tobirama the Talkative! Ryoma of Konoha! The Jade-Striking Hand! Although I don't quite understand what the last one means, the first two are already quite impressive, and there are many reasonable reasons why Tatsuma's surname is Sakamoto.

For example, his mother might be one of the Thousand Hands, or his father might have married into another family, so the child would take his mother's surname.

Surnames, or things that are spoken, can be deceiving, but physical actions cannot. This Ryoma is definitely a member of the Senju clan! Mifune said so! Even if Tobirama Senju denies it, it doesn't matter!

The two combatants moved the moment Mifune shouted "Start!" Okisuke drew his sword and held it horizontally in front of his neck, ready to defend against any shuriken that Tatsuma would launch at his head, throat, or chest.

And what about Tatsuma? He drew his sword and thrust it straight into Okisuke's abdomen.

"Sizzle~"

Okisuke was taken aback when Tatsuma drew his sword. Tatsuma was a ninja! Why was he drawing his sword?! His reaction was a beat too slow. He took a step back as fast as he could, but Tatsuma's blade still managed to slip through the gap between his armored abdomen and groin.

The sharp blade tore through Chongjie's close-fitting clothes, but his not-yet-fully-developed body and his height, which was not yet that of an adult, saved him from a serious injury to his genitals.

However, a line of blood still appeared on his lower abdomen. Okisuke retreated repeatedly and quickly created distance. The spectators were shocked and gasped involuntarily.

Even Mifune was somewhat surprised, not expecting Tatsuma to make such a choice. However, he quickly came up with a reasonable explanation: Tobirama Senju was also a master swordsman, and legend has it that he severely injured Madara Uchiha's younger brother with a single strike on the battlefield.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Tatsuma's face, and when he returned to Minato Namikaze outside the stone platform, he couldn't hide his surprise and slight pride.

Just now, when Minato and Tatsuma were whispering sweet nothings to each other, they said the following:

"I fought using my most proficient method, the ninja way. I didn't use my sword at all, and was even hindered by my own sword several times."

"Okisuke must have noticed this. Given his cautious nature, he'll definitely be wary of our ninja-like approach of attacking directly from the start, unlike swordsmen. Seize the opportunity and attack in a way he doesn't expect."

Having successfully completed the battle thanks to Minato's reminder and advice, Tatsuma threw away his long sword. He had no idea how to use it; he hadn't even mastered the easier-to-control short sword yet.

As the long sword fell to the ground, Tatsuma had already caught up with Okisuke. Okisuke was clutching his lower abdomen with his left hand, but the armor prevented him from stopping the bleeding properly, yet he dared not let go easily.

As Tatsuma swung his long sword down, his left hand blocked with a kunai. Chou, caught off guard and unable to exert his full strength due to his injury, was instead knocked back by Tatsuma's kunai.

Mifune, who was watching the battle, was also impressed by the sudden burst of power in Tatsuma's left hand. "This incredible strength, who would believe it wasn't from the Senju clan?!"

Not only Mifune, but even Tsunade straightened her back instantly, her eyes wide open. Previously, Tatsuma's chakra level and explosive power had actually increased together, but Tatsuma had not shown his explosive power because Minato couldn't stand it.

The display of power at this moment also allowed Tsunade to see something very familiar to her. She suddenly felt that her disciple was more pleasing to the eye. She couldn't teach Tatsuma anything before, but now it seemed that there was still something she could teach him.

With his right hand knocked away, Okisuke was now almost completely exposed. Tatsuma naturally wouldn't let him go. He kicked hard, creating a dent in the stone platform, and almost instantly, Tatsuma was right next to Okisuke.

With one hand grabbing Okisuke's right wrist and the other holding his right upper arm, Tatsuma instantly turned around and was about to lean in. Okisuke quickly released his left hand and held it to his right chest.

"Bang!"

The powerful impact of their collision echoed throughout the rather empty kendo hall. Okisuke's face turned pale instantly, but he was glad that he had blocked it with his hand. Otherwise, being hit in the chest by Tatsuma's shoulder would have been no laughing matter.

Seeing that Okisuke had neutralized his attack, Tatsuma immediately changed his stance, turning around and twisting his hands, trying to wring the long sword out of Okisuke's hands. However, Okisuke had finally recovered from the shock of being attacked and from Tatsuma's speed and strength.

Before Tatsuma could exert his strength, he gently tossed the long sword in his hand and changed the direction of his grip. If Tatsuma dared to exert force with both hands, he would definitely be cut by the blade from below.

Tatsuma regretfully released Okisuke's hand, and Okisuke, disregarding his image, rolled away from Tatsuma.

"Tick-tock~ Tick-tock~"

After getting up, Okisuke held his sword in both hands and looked at Tatsuma warily. The wound on his lower abdomen had stained his groin dark red, and some blood dripped down the armor hanging from his groin onto the ground.

"Even if it didn't hit there, it looked like it did, living up to his reputation."

Jiraiya quipped at this moment, knowing full well that Tatsuma's current gains were already beyond expectations, and that it was almost impossible for him to defeat Okisuke in one fell swoop with just a little cleverness.

Now that Tatsuma has gained such an advantage, it can be said that the first wave of the operation was a great success. Moreover, the injured Okisuke should be even more anxious, since his blood loss cannot be resolved at the moment.

Tatsuma is now in control. He just needs to drag it out until Okisuke is weak from blood loss, then it won't be too late to decide the winner.

As Jiraiya had expected, Okisuke also showed a hint of anxiety on his face, and a layer of fine sweat appeared on his prematurely balding forehead. He practiced Iaijutsu, which required a high degree of concentration of mind and body to be able to unleash the strongest attack.

But now his injury is causing his mental and physical condition to decline continuously. If this drags on, he will only get weaker and weaker. Thinking of this, Okisuke, who had been on guard, suddenly put away his sword.

"Secret Sword! Chaotic Wind Slash!"

Before his condition deteriorated too much, Okisuke swiftly swung his sword. Although it wasn't his most proficient counter-attack style, he thought such an attack should be effective against a kid like Tatsuma.

Seeing Okisuke's slash, Tatsuma reacted at the same time, forming two special hand seals and unleashing a ninjutsu at top speed.

"Water escape! Water formation wall!"

The moment the water wall appeared, there were some ice shards in the flowing water, which surprised even the caster, Chenma. However, his amplified thinking speed made him quickly think of the special ice shield of the Snow Country, which was made by changing the natural environment.

However, Tatsuma's ice shards appeared passively, while the other party actively condensed them. But these ice shards were very advantageous to Tatsuma, making it more effective in resisting the chakra slash of the opponent.

Unfortunately, Tatsuma's mastery of this simplified water barrier was still insufficient. Although he had been practicing diligently these past few days, it was still pierced by Okisuke's slash.

"Swoosh~"

Tatsuma's figure also rushed out from the side, dodging the remaining slashes, and then rushed towards Okisuke, engaging him in close combat, otherwise he would have had a chance to adjust and unleash his chakra sword technique.

Those watching the battle were thoroughly enjoying themselves, feeling sorry for those who left early. This fight was even more exciting than the final match just now, and this kid was much more impressive than Dao Dao.

However, Mifune, Tsunade, and the other two fell silent, not daring to make a sound, because with their abilities, they all noticed something was wrong: there was Tatsuma's chakra remaining on the stone platform.

"Bang!"

Finally, Oki, wielding swords in both hands, seized an opportunity and knocked Tatsuma back several steps. At the same time, Oki also retreated, creating some distance, and sheathed his swords again, clearly preparing to unleash his chakra sword technique once more.

But at that moment, Tatsuma suddenly smiled. Finally, he had waited for Okisuke to put away his sword.

"Earth Release! The Decapitation Technique of the Heart!"

Just as Okisuke landed, two hands emerged from the solid stone platform, grabbed his legs, and dragged him down the platform. Okisuke tried to resist, but his sheathed sword prevented him from attacking Tatsuma underground immediately.

In an instant, he was pulled into the ground, and the ground, which had become solid again, completely blocked Okisuke's movements. Meanwhile, Tatsuma, who had been fighting Okisuke for more than ten rounds, suddenly turned into smoke and disappeared.

"Bang!"

Another figure emerged from not far away; it was Tatsuma. This tactic surprised some of the samurai who had never fought against ninjas before. Even the young Okisuke was encountering such a tactic for the first time.

Realizing he had been tricked and had no chance of winning, Okisuke lowered his head in dejection. Tatsuma picked up the long sword Okisuke had thrown down earlier, held it to Okisuke's neck, and said with a smile:

"It seems my conviction has become even stronger."

Upon hearing this, Mifune was suddenly touched. He had originally planned to find an excuse to delay fulfilling his promise, but now he frowned and began to think deeply.

"You won, but..."

Okisuke looked up, feeling relieved after admitting defeat, but also curious. He asked, "Can you tell me when you hid underground? I'm sure I wasn't letting my guard down."

"When you attack me, giving me a reason to defend myself."

After Tatsuma finished speaking, he threw the long sword aside again, formed a hand seal with his hands, slapped his right hand on the ground, grabbed Okisuke's shoulder armor and lifted him up, thus freeing Okisuke from the stone platform.

"Let me treat you."

Just as Okisuke was about to stand up, Tatsuma placed a hand on his shoulder. Seeing that Okisuke was no longer moving, he released his hand and placed both hands above Okisuke's abdominal wound.

A blue-green light appeared, and the bleeding wound gradually reduced in flow until it stopped. Okisuke also felt the pain gradually subside, and he was shocked.

The Land of Iron doesn't have such medical facilities, and he was prepared to rest for ten days to half a month for his injuries today.

Mifune, who was watching the battle, also brightened up and looked at Tsunade, asking, "What kind of ninjutsu is that?!"

"Hand Healing Technique, a medical ninjutsu that only a few medical ninjas can master."

Tsunade said with considerable pride, after all, Tatsuma's Palm Healing Technique was one of the few ninjutsu she had taught him!

Mifune pursed his lips and said, "I will keep my promise. However, I cannot send troops now, but I will do my best to persuade the daimyo to send troops as soon as possible."

But your Konoha needs to support some ninjas like this to reduce our casualties in wartime. Also, those countries need you to persuade them to cede passage to our Land of Iron.

Hearing that Mifune was so open about keeping his promise, Tsunade and the other two were pleasantly surprised. They didn't care about anything else and quickly nodded to settle the matter.

Jiraiya glanced at Tatsuma on the field, then looked at Orochimaru beside him, and said with emotion, "I didn't expect this. I thought I was just bringing these two out to broaden their horizons, but it turns out they've helped us complete the mission."

At this moment, Tatsuma looked at Mifune with a smile, and Mifune nodded at him with some approval in his eyes.

"Ding~ [Strength +5], [Constitution +5], [Endurance +5], [Wisdom +5], Pick up?"

"Pick it up".

(End of this chapter)