Naruto: Starting with the Two Kamui

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The Land of Iron, the Valley of the Underworld.

"I stayed in the Twin Moon Space for a little over two months, but in the real world... it's only been seven days."

Yu murmured to himself, leaping to the mountaintop and gazing at the snow-covered plains: "After the Ninja War, the Land of Iron is as desolate as ever. I'll take this opportunity to visit Mifune..."

When Xiaoxue was lost in the Netherworld Valley, Yu Sheng was furious and said some rather harsh things to Mifune. Now that he thinks about it, it was quite inappropriate. The first thing he did when he saw Mifune was to express his apology.

Mifune was flattered and said, "Not at all. Family ties are the foundation of human relations. Tell me, if your daughter is in danger and her life is uncertain, what father can remain calm?"

"Moreover... when our Land of Iron was in turmoil, we were able to overcome the crisis thanks to the assistance of the Ninja Kingdom. As the beneficiaries, we have failed to fulfill our duty to protect our benefactors, which is truly shameful!"

"The past is the past..." Yu changed the subject, "Now the ninja community has been unified. Konoha, Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Sunagakure have all transformed from villages into nations and become vassal states under the Dark Ninja Kingdom."

"The era when ninjas were at the mercy of others is over. The great powers have lost the convenience of ninjas and will inevitably seek alternatives. Whether it is for various high-difficulty missions or for the purpose of counterbalancing ninja nations, samurai nations are undoubtedly the first choice."

"Sigh." Mifune sighed, "That's right, just as His Majesty the Feather Emperor predicted. After the Ninja War ended, invitations poured into the Land of Iron. All the countries hoped that the Land of Iron would abandon its neutrality and join their ranks..."

Mifune's calloused hands gripped the steaming teacup before him: "There are differing opinions within the Land of Iron. Some colleagues believe that samurai should remain aloof from the world and no longer become lackeys of the powerful! Others believe that this is a golden opportunity for the revival of Bushido, and we should seize the moment!"

Yu tapped his finger lightly on the table, thinking: Heh, some people really won't give up until they're completely defeated. From the moment I became the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki, it meant that the balance of power between the secular world and ninjas had completely tipped to one side...

"So... what do you think?" he asked, looking up at him.

Mifune put down the teacup he had just picked up and pondered, "I don't want the reputation of samurai to be ruined in my hands, but... I also hope that the people of the Land of Iron can live a better life than they do now, so I'm caught in a dilemma."

Yu slowly picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea: "Actually, I have a way to achieve the best of both worlds, which can preserve the reputation of the samurai and also allow the Iron Kingdom to rise!"

Mifune's eyes lit up: "Oh? I'd like to hear more!"

Boom!

Setting down his teacup, Yu said, "Let's form an alliance of ninjas and warriors! Let's cooperate and support each other!"

"An alliance..." Mifune remained silent for a long time, seemingly tempted but also hesitant.

Yu said, "Mifune, I know what you're worried about. Alliances often favor the stronger party. You're worried that the samurai will gradually become vassals of the ninjas..."

"Your Majesty is wise," Mifune acknowledged.

Yu said, "The ninja's way of the ninja and the samurai's way of the samurai are not only beliefs but also established cultural norms. I respect cultural diversity, so I have never entertained the idea of ​​annexing the samurai..."

"Therefore, after the alliance, our relationship will be equal. The Samurai Kingdom will maintain its original system, and the Ninja Kingdom will not interfere in your internal affairs. In addition, in terms of diplomatic influence, the Samurai Kingdom will have more power than our vassal states... I assure you with the absolute authority of the Ninja Kingdom's leader, so you should be able to rest assured, right?"

Mifune's expression relaxed considerably: "So how should the two sides cooperate? Most of the things that samurai can do, ninjas can also do, so it seems there's no place for us to use our skills..."

Yu smiled and said, "No, ninjas are a small group after all. It is difficult for them to take care of everyone in the big picture. Therefore, the development of the ninja country is also inseparable from the forces outside of ninjas."

"For example, our newly established 'Beacon Fire Department' is commanded by 'Oda Nobuhiro,' a legendary general from the Land of Fire, and is specifically responsible for border defense matters along the national border."

"There was also the 'Thunderbolt Army,' which originally belonged to the Land of Lightning. On the eve of the Land of Lightning's destruction, they escorted a large number of people from the Land of Lightning to the Ninja Kingdom for resettlement. Afterwards, some of the Thunderbolt Army soldiers were discharged from the army and returned to their hometowns, becoming citizens of the Ninja Kingdom. A portion of them remained as a patrol force, responsible for the security of the Ninja Kingdom."

"The same applies to samurai. You possess swordsmanship skills that ninjas cannot match, emphasizing defeating the enemy with a single strike. The damage you cause to the battlefield is far less than that of ninjutsu used by ninjas. Therefore, for some missions, samurai are more suitable than ninjas..."

"Furthermore, our two countries have a long-standing connection. Mr. Zatoichi, the former leader of the samurai in the Land of Iron, is currently my daughter's swordsmanship teacher. Speaking of which, Mifune, you are also Mr. Zatoichi's disciple, right? Strictly speaking, my daughter should call you her senior brother..."

Mifune blushed and said, "I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed. Her Highness's performance on the battlefield is far beyond my reach..."

Yu smiled and said, "Then let's settle it like this. There shouldn't be any obstacles, right?"

Mifune said, "Of course there will be resistance, but I will overcome it."

Yu stood up: "How about we set the alliance ceremony for three days from now?"

San Chuan rose to see them off: "Very well, three days from now at noon... I will lead my troops to Feather Emperor City to hold the alliance ceremony!"

"Then I'll be waiting for your arrival..."

call out!

Feather disappeared into the vortex of spacetime...

Feathered Emperor City, Kendo Hall.

The sword flashed and the blade sang, its sound lingering for a long time.

"Princess's sword intent is now as strong as it was when I was just over twenty. In the five years in the Netherworld Valley, without my guidance, you have reached such a level through your own understanding and practice. It is truly amazing!"

Zatoichi Shin gazed intently at the lingering icy sword intent emanating from the blade in his hand, and sighed with genuine admiration.

"This is all thanks to the solid foundation that the teacher laid for his disciple!" Xue put the fine snow back into its sheath and bowed solemnly.

"Hmm... This young lady is teachable. At this rate, in less than five years, the princess will be able to become one of the greatest swordsmen of her generation!"

off the field.

"Xue, wipe your sweat." Hinata came forward with a towel in both hands.

"Mmm." Xiaoxue took the towel, wiped the sweat from her face, and turned her head to see a figure leaning against the corner, smiling at her.

"Daddy!" Xiaoxue exclaimed with delight, but then, remembering something, she snorted, turned her head back, and grabbed Hinata's little hand: "Run away, Hinata! Breathing the same air as your philandering father will make you a philanderer too..."

"Snow...this." Hinata was being led around against her will, and could only turn around and look apologetically at Lin Yu.

Yu shook her head and smiled bitterly: "This child, it's been more than two months, and she still won't forgive me..."

He seemed to have forgotten that the flow of time in the Twin Moon Space was different from that in the real world... In his memory, it had been more than two months, but only seven days had passed in the real world.

Chapter 593 A Feast in the Present World, A Night Talk in the Imperial City!

Feathered Emperor City.

On the slope at dusk, Hozuki Suigetsu squatted in front of the roadside flowerbed, turning over the flowers with her little hands.

Behind him stood a girl dressed in purple martial arts attire. The girl had purple hair and a cute hairstyle, with a distinctive bun tied up on her short, curly hair!

"Hey, hydrangea, look, I used so many of you to make this..."

Shuiyue smiled innocently, revealing a row of sharp teeth, and then showed the girl behind her a wreath made of purple hydrangea petals.

The girl smiled, revealing shallow dimples on her cheeks: "Although it's my name, it's not me."

Yes, the girl's name is also Hydrangea. In the original work, she was a Chunin from Amegakure who died while carrying out an S-rank mission. She was turned into Pain's Animal Path by Nagato, which is also known as the 'Loli Path'.

But because of Yu's involvement, many things were changed, and the hydrangea did not die.

Several years ago, Hydrangea participated in the Chunin Exams in Konoha, during which she teamed up with Suigetsu and developed a childhood friendship.

After the Ninja War ended, Konan decided to embark on a long journey to atone for her sins, entrusting the survivors of Amegakure to the Ninja Kingdom. Hydrangea was also able to reunite with Suigetsu.

“Hehe, once you put it on, it’s a part of you…” Shuiyue personally placed the wreath she had woven on Ziyanghua’s head.

"Then, we mustn't let it wither." Ziyanghua's cheeks flushed red as she and Shuiyue ran hand in hand in the afterglow of the setting sun.

How could water and flowers wither?

Some red threads have already intertwined, some destinies have already been sealed...

In every corner of Feathered Emperor City, stories unfold.

The ecological park is a beautiful place with flowers, birds, and the moon.

There lives an orange-haired boy who is gentle and shy and often keeps company with small animals. But recently, a handsome white-haired boy has appeared by his side.

A chance glance led them to be drawn together by a shared quality. They didn't even know each other's names, yet they naturally became friends.

Under the moonlight, the orange-haired boy said, "There's something I feel I need to tell you as a friend, and then you can decide whether you want to continue being friends with me..."

The snow-haired boy nodded and listened quietly.

The orange-haired boy said, "Actually, my clan was once a clan of slaughter. I am a descendant of that clan, and I have killed people with my own hands..."

The snow-haired boy said, "What's the big deal? As a ninja, I've already stained my hands with blood."

The orange-haired boy shook his head: "No, I didn't kill ninjas... I killed unarmed, innocent ordinary people! Although, thanks to Lord Shadow, I have long since lost that hateful power, that bloody past is a stain I can't wash away! Knowing that I am this kind of person, would you still be willing to be my friend?"

"I see." The snow-haired boy listened calmly.

"Aren't you surprised?" the orange-haired boy asked, looking at him.

“I think I understand why we hit it off so well at first sight.” The snow-haired boy opened his heart: “My people were once an incurable killing clan. Ten years ago, my people joined Dark Shadow Village to satisfy their selfish desire for killing. Lord Shadow wiped out my people, but spared me. If it weren’t for Lord Shadow, I would have gone down the path of no return long ago.”

The snow-haired boy turned to look at the astonished orange-haired boy, a handsome smile playing on his lips: "It seems we share a similar past, and were both redeemed by the same person, and given a new place to belong..."

"My name is Libra Jugo, what's yours?"

"Kaguya Kimimaro".

After exchanging names, the two chatted for a long time.

Kimimaro pulled down the front of his robe: "Speaking of which, I recently fell seriously ill, and the power that Shadow used to save me is similar to your description..."

"This is... a cursed seal!" Jugo exclaimed, his eyes widening in disbelief.

Kimimaro said, "It seems your power can not only kill, but also save. Jugo, I was saved by your power..."

Some bonds transcend power; even if angels lose their halos, they will still meet on earth.

Feathered Emperor City, back mountain.

boom!!!

After a shocking explosion, a shattered puppet was scattered along with pieces of stone!

Kurotsuchi sat on the treetop, swinging her slender, beautiful legs. Beneath her red cheongsam, the girl's figure was on full display. Deidara, standing below, could have taken it all in with just a slight glance, but he was so engrossed in his art that he paid no attention to anything else.

"Art is an instantaneous explosion! Kanbazen, your puppet show is nothing compared to my art!"

"How many times have I told you! My name is Kankuro!" Kankuro roared, finally losing his temper. He gritted his teeth and produced a new scroll: "Deidara, this was given to me by the Shadow not long ago. I was planning to use it after I had mastered it more. Since you're so arrogant, don't blame me!"

Whoosh! The scroll unfurled, revealing a white smoke screen... and there appeared the puppet of the Third Kazekage!

Deidara tilted his head, unconcerned, and said, "Huh? A human puppet? It looks cool, but I'm not scared at all!"

Kankuro smiled and formed a hand seal: "You'll know how to be scared soon enough!"

Shh! Shh!

The puppet opened its mouth, and a large amount of iron sand floated out.

"Iron sand?" Deidara frowned.

“Could that be…” The expression on the black soil in the tree changed drastically.

Whoosh! Kankuro manipulated the chakra threads, changing the hand seals.