The Master of Konoha's Legacy

He then ordered his servants to go to Shinnosuke's residence and have Shinnosuke go to the Kitajo Guard's residence to retrieve the exam papers.

Half an hour later, Shinnosuke hurriedly returned to the daimyo's residence, entered the palace, handed the examination paper to the attendant, and said to the daimyo:

“Your Highness, Tu Nan said that this thing can only be seen by you alone.”

After you have reviewed it, you can decide whether or not to show it to the ministers.

"Oh?"

The lord immediately became interested. After the attendant checked the exam paper for any problems, he took the paper and began to read it.

This exam paper has been almost mythologized by the public.

When the ministers saw the exam paper, their eyes lit up, and some even craned their necks to see what was on it.

However, due to the obstruction of the curtain, they gained nothing.

Da Ming noticed the commotion below, coughed twice, and started by reading the self-introductions.

"Broken Sky Edge..."

The name itself has a very poetic feel to it.

Do you know where Duan Tianya is?

The ministers looked at each other, shook their heads, and said:

"Never heard of it."

Daming nodded and continued looking down.

Upon seeing the Emperor's Mindset, his pupils instantly contracted, his whole body trembled, and he then took a deep breath to calm himself down.

He glanced subconsciously at the curtain that was blocking everyone's view, and then slightly raised the exam paper.

Immediately afterwards, Daming's mind became completely absorbed in the exam paper.

Although Uchiha Tonan did not write the specific content of the One Technique, Two Strategies, and Six Arts on the exam paper.

But after reading the comprehensive content that followed, Daimyo immediately concluded that Abe no Seimei was a learned and talented man.

They also deeply believed in the one technique and two strategies introduced at the beginning.

After reading the exam paper, Da Ming exclaimed in admiration, "Brilliant! Brilliant!"

He then shouted at the servants:

"Go, quickly fetch Mr. An... Qingming's information. I want to check it myself."

The ministers were so excited to see the emperor's name that their curiosity was burning like insects, and they hoped to have the honor of seeing this amazing exam paper.

With a single command, the servants of the Daimyo's residence quickly retrieved Abe no Seimei's biography and resume from various sources.

The daimyo took the intelligence report handed to him by the servant and read it carefully.

For a ruler of a country, when a capable person is discovered, all information about him must be thoroughly investigated.

Especially since this person is going to be the teacher of his two sons, it is even more important to investigate whether his background is clean, otherwise he would not dare to use him.

Daiming looked at it several times, then picked up the black and white photograph and examined it closely, muttering to himself:

"This appearance..."

He looks very different from ordinary people.

It seems this Master Qingming possesses a very high level of understanding.

Relieved, the daimyo handed the intelligence to his attendant and announced loudly:

"After the morning meeting, gather the guards. I am going to pay a personal visit to Mr. Seimei."

[Chapter 85. Meeting the Emperor: Draining the Pond to Catch the Fish]

Just then, the guards at the gate of Daming Prefecture hurriedly came to the outside of the palace and whispered a few words into the ear of the guard in front of the palace.

The guards in front of the palace gradually showed expressions of surprise.

"Did he really say his name was Abe no Seimei?"

The guard nodded emphatically.

The guards in front of the palace could naturally hear the sounds inside and knew that the daimyo was about to pay a visit to this man named Abe no Seimei.

He quickly tidied his clothes, ran into the hall, knelt on one knee, and said:

"Reporting to my lord, there is a man outside who claims to be Abe no Seimei and wishes to see you."

Upon hearing this, Daming was taken aback, thinking to himself: This is truly amazing.

He immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Quick, quick, invite him in!"

Soon, Abe no Seimei, who was actually Uchiha Tonan in disguise, entered the daimyo's mansion under the guidance of his attendants.

He walked with steady steps, one hand across his chest and the other behind his back.

Ignoring the curious gazes of the ministers and advisors on either side, he went straight to the curtain, bowed, and said:

"I am Abe no Seimei, a country bumpkin. Greetings, Your Highness."

The ministers on both sides finally saw the legendary talent they had heard about, and they were all whispering among themselves:

"Is this the legendary Master Qingming? He looks like a master."

"Yes, yes, that demeanor, that gait, is far beyond what ordinary people can match."

"In such a solemn occasion, it's questionable whether most people can even stand still."

But I saw no fear in Mr. Qingming's eyes, and his every move exuded an extraordinary air.

......

The daimyo straightened his posture, coughed lightly twice, and the ministers, realizing their breach of etiquette, returned to silence.

He began to peek through the curtain at the elderly man before him, then raised his hand and said, "Mr. Qingming, there's no need for such formalities."

Uchiha Tonan then slowly raised his head, his eyes fixed on the daimyo behind the curtain.

Suddenly, Daiming subconsciously held his breath.

Although the old man in front of me looked very old, his eyes were deep and bright, giving people a suffocating sense of oppression.

Daimyo immediately swallowed hard, forcing a stiff smile as he said:

"Did you perhaps guess that I was going to visit you, Mr. Qingming?"

Uchiha Tonan slowly stroked his beard, glanced around, and smiled without saying a word.

This demeanor made the daimyo feel even more mysterious and unpredictable.

The daimyo hesitated for a moment, glanced at the ministers behind him, immediately understood Uchiha Tonan's meaning, and then said loudly:

"You may all leave. I need to speak with Mr. Seimei alone."

The ministers exchanged glances and replied in unison, "Yes."

Then they all left the main hall and walked outside.

But as soon as they stepped out of Daming Prefecture, they all stopped at the entrance and waited, as if by unspoken agreement.

"It seems that you gentlemen think the same way as I do."

"Such a talented person, I must learn from him."

.......

When most of the people in the hall had left, only Uchiha Tonan and the Daimyo remained in the hall.

However, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward and subtle.

After a few minutes of stalemate, Daimyo finally asked the question that concerned him most, and said in a deep voice:

“Mr. Qingming, may I ask you to tell me about your one technique and two strategies?”

Uchiha Tonan narrowed his eyes; he had already anticipated that the Daimyo would be interested in this, and said calmly:

"Your Highness, the art of one technique with two strategies is not a common skill. Even if one knows the method, most people cannot apply it."

In particular, the art of ruling a ruler requires the supervision of a renowned teacher and long-term rigorous training to reach a state of mind free from worries and unable to show joy or anger.

This process is painful and lengthy, beyond the endurance of most people; the younger the age at which they begin learning, the better.

The reason why Uchiha Tonan didn't reveal it now was because he hadn't fully compiled the content of the so-called "one technique, two strategies".

I'm afraid that saying too much will arouse the suspicion of the person above.

After hearing this, the lord remained silent for a long time, pondering his words, and then understood their meaning.

This approach and strategy should focus on cultivating one's character.

The younger you are, the purer your mind is, and the faster and better you can learn anything.

The lord nodded and asked, "May I ask, sir, if my successor learns this technique and these two strategies, will he truly reach the level you described on the exam paper?"

Uchiha Tonan stroked his beard and said, "I dare not presume that I will be able to unify the world and end this chaotic world after learning it."

However, he was 70% confident that he could become a true daimyo of the Land of Fire.

After Uchiha Tonan finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

The main hall was quiet, and one could faintly hear the daimyo's slightly rapid breathing, as if he were suppressing his restless emotions.

After a long silence, as if he had made up his mind, the daimyo said in a sincere tone:

"In that case, I humbly request that Mr. Seimei instruct my two children."

Naraku is my successor, and I want Seimei to teach him one technique and two strategies, as well as other knowledge, so that he can better manage the Land of Fire in the future.

As for Nahara, he's notoriously unruly, and I'd like to ask Mr. Seimei to discipline him and curb his temper.

Having said this, Uchiha Tonan had achieved his goal and no longer bothered with his pretense.

He bowed directly to the daimyo and said:

"It is my honor to be able to instruct the two princes."

I also want to find a suitable person to pass on this skill.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will certainly use all my knowledge and skills to teach both of you."