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The old man sat on the mat, his long sword facing off against the kunai in Yoriichi's hand. A look of surprise appeared in his eyes before he slowly stood up.

"The full moon has long since left, so don't even think about it." The old man's voice was rough and unfriendly.

"Hey, old man, what do you mean?!" Deidara immediately got angry, his face showing dissatisfaction.

“Who starts hitting people right away?”

"Could there be some misunderstanding between us?" Yoriichi's eyes flickered slightly, revealing the blood-red light of his three-tomoe Sharingan.

His senses told him that the old man in front of him was definitely not weak. At least from the current exchange of blows, this man's mastery of ninja tools was no weaker than Zabuza's.

"Hmph? Misunderstanding!" The old man stood up, took a step back, and assumed a fighting stance. "You just want to wipe out all my disciples, don't you!"

"Disciple?" Yuan Yi's eyes widened slightly, but the next second, the old man's figure transformed into a phantom, and his voice appeared in everyone's ears like Dolby surround sound.

"I am Murasame Kagura, the former samurai general of the Land of Iron! Anyone who is not afraid of death, come at me!"

"What?" Yoriichi's eyes widened slightly as the old man's figure flashed past in a flash, moving like a ghost.

"Sage Mode!" Yoriichi instantly unleashed his body's energy, tensely pushing his senses to their maximum!

In an instant, the afterimage of Murasame Kagura arrived in front of Yoriichi first. Yoriichi's eyes widened. He couldn't avoid it. Deidara and Haku were right behind him!

"Illusion Technique: Shackles!" Yoriichi quickly formed hand seals. To protect the person behind him and defeat the person in front of him, he could only use the fastest illusion technique to settle the score.

Yoriichi had absolutely no idea that an elderly passerby on the roadside was actually a former samurai general, a figure similar to Mifune!

"And... he seems to be even more imposing than Mifune..."

This is a character who has never appeared in the original work!

The illusion was thrown out and was about to hit its target when the old man named Murasame Kagura gently raised the blade. He pursed his lips slightly, and although the sound was faint, it could still be heard through Yoriichi's enhanced perception in Sage Mode.

Murasame Kagura held her breath, her lips barely moving as she uttered, "Slay Enma..."

The next second, a powerful aura merged with the blade, unleashing a crimson blade flame resembling an apocalyptic scene.

Yoriichi's eyes widened, and time seemed to slow down...

This is... a strike that perfectly combines the aura of ninja tools with chakra ninjutsu!

In Yuan Yi's eyes, this slash was like several flying Night Armor...kicking towards him.

"Holy crap!" Yoriichi froze on the spot for a moment, preparing to activate the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape and save his life, but the sword energy arrived in front of Yoriichi first.

Just as the blade was about to strike, Murasame Kagura's body suddenly stopped, and he looked at Yoriichi with a cold and strange gaze.

"Sharingan?"

Murasame Kagura stopped what she was doing, placed the sword upright, and sighed softly:

"You should leave. Perhaps I misunderstood you."

“Hey…” Deidara’s neck was sweating, and he and the nervous Hakumen next to him exchanged glances.

Are all the people from Kirigakure that ruthless?

"Lady Kagura, please tell us the location of the full moon."

The previously quiet atmosphere was reignited by Yoriichi's question.

Deidara and Haku swallowed hard, looking at Yoriichi with tense expressions.

"Is he crazy?" Deidara couldn't help but think to himself.

“I don’t want to hurt your apprentice; rather, I want to find someone through him.”

"Oh?" Murasame Kagura frowned slightly.

Kisame Hoshigaki.

Chapter 32 Ninja Tool Competition!

Murasame Kagura put down her long sword and sat cross-legged at the spot where she had just been forging, her sharp, eagle-like eyes fixed on Yoriichi.

"Please sit down and talk."

When Kagura Murasame's attitude returned to normal, Deidara was immediately delighted and sat down respectfully in front of her.

Yoriichi and Byakugan saw Deidara sit down in front of them, so they immediately sat down as well.

Yoriichi took a deep breath and told Murasame Kagura everything that had happened, from leaving Konoha to the establishment of Kagehime Village.

Throughout the entire process, Deidara and Haku were both shocked, and the way they looked at Yoriichi changed.

"So, I came here to find strong individuals and strengthen the power of the Shadow Sect." Yoriichi smiled slightly, looking at Murasame Kagura's thoughtful expression, and added another sentence.

“If you feel that your apprentice, Hozuki Mangetsu, is not safe here, I can take him with me.”

Murasame Kagura sighed softly, her gaze lowered as she looked at Yoriichi.

"The village's policies are too strict; there's no room left for people with bloodline limits."

"Even Mangetsu, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, can't..."

"The high-ranking officials of the Land of Water came to me, wanting me to hand over his information, which is why I misunderstood you."

"Sigh." Yoriichi also sighed softly. Although the Water Country's Blood Mist policy could strengthen the country's strongmen to some extent, the massacre of those with bloodline limits was simply a waste of talent.

In the previous part of the original work, the only bloodline limit users who survived the disaster in the Land of Water were Hozuki Suigetsu, Haku, Taketori Kimimaro, and Terumi Mei.

"Since you have such intentions, then I will tell you." Murasame Kagura paused, looking at the three tomoe in Yorimitsu's eyes, and then spoke:

"A ninja tool tournament will be secretly held tomorrow in the black market district south of Kirigakure. Mangetsu will definitely be there, understand?"

Murasame Kagura looked at everyone with a serious expression.

"However, only those who participate in the competition are allowed to enter, and the competition is life or death, so it is easy to die on stage."

"You guys figure it out."

Deidara and Haku both gasped in shock.

Yoriichi frowned and slowly said, "Can't I wait for him outside?"

"Guess why it's in the illegal district? It's so that powerful criminals can easily enter. After the competition, they'll be teleported away using spacetime magic."

"I see." Yoriichi pondered. Given the current situation, it seemed there was no other way to find Hozuki Mangetsu, who was wanted by the authorities.

"In that case, let's participate!" Yoriichi said confidently. After all, he still had some mastery of ninja tools and the talent of Tenten, so he should still be able to give it a try!

"Huh?" Deidara was slightly taken aback, then leaned closer to Yoriichi and whispered a reminder:

"Kenshin, are you sure? This is an unregistered person; someone could die!"

Bai was also filled with worry and hurriedly said:

"In this ninja tool competition, you can't use ninjutsu. They will seal your ninjutsu beforehand with sealing techniques used against criminals!"

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Yoriichi's lips curled into a slight smile. Although he couldn't use ninjutsu, he still possessed the Hyuga clan's taijutsu secret techniques, the Uzumaki bloodline, and eye techniques, as well as Sage Body and Sage Mode.

With such a physique, few people could defeat him using ninja tools.

"Sigh." Murasame Kagura sighed softly, looking at Yoriichi's Sharingan, her voice becoming somewhat firm.

"Fine, fine. If you insist on going, then let this old man teach you for a day."

Yoriichi also noticed Murasame Kagura's emotions; she seemed to show a hint of guilt when she looked at the Sharingan.

Did he have interacted with someone who had the Sharingan before?

Yoriichi didn't think much of it. Since this senior with superb swordsmanship was willing to teach him, he was naturally very happy.

"Thank you, senior!" Yoriichi bowed deeply, his expression one of utmost respect.

This was the first time Yoriichi had ever seen a sword aura that could produce the effect of Night Might. Opportunities to have such a powerful person as a teacher were rare.

"Let's take a look at your ninja tools first." Murasame Kagura stared at Yoriichi's tightly tucked Kusanagi sword at his waist and twisted it slightly.

"This weapon is very powerful."

Yuan Yi's face lit up with joy, and he instantly drew the Kusanagi sword from his waist. The cold light that it emitted immediately made Deidara and Haku shiver.

Murasame Kagura sighed softly, her calloused hands gently stroking the Kusanagi sword.

"What a fine sword! It's perfect for combining with chakra-based ninjutsu!"

Murasame Kagura's words slightly moved Yoriichi. He had indeed liked to use Sage Art: Fire Release combined with swordsmanship to launch attacks, as this resulted in high damage and sufficient flexibility.

You're a true expert; you can tell at a glance!

"Alright, let's begin the lesson!"

......

Yinyin Village, a new base for growth.

The newborn roots are holding a birth ceremony to celebrate their rebirth!

The four leaders of New Roots stood solemnly on the stage, looking down at the members below.

They are the leader, Yamanaka Fu, and the high-ranking members, Kimimaro, Yakushi Kabuto, and Guren.

Despite it being a moment to celebrate, the audience was completely silent.

This is the quality that a well-trained root member should have!

Yamanaka Kaze's sharp eyes swept across the audience, his custom-made dark trench coat fluttering slightly, making him look incredibly spirited!

"Today is the birth of our New Roots organization, a rebirth of us who survived that catastrophic event!"

"We've all gathered here today so that everyone can better integrate into this new environment!"

"These people beside me are our new leadership. They have replaced our deceased predecessors and will lead us into the next stage!"

The wind in the mountains was full of passion, and his eyes were full of the demeanor of a leader. After the rest of the original leadership left, he would take on the heavy responsibility of the roots!

"Lord Danzo, Lord Kenshin, I will manage the Root organization well. I solemnly swear this oath." A hint of determination flashed in Yamanaka Fu's eyes as he looked down and began to swear.

"May everyone always be loyal to Gen! May you always exist as the nation's defensive force!"

As Yamanaka Kaze finished speaking, Kimimaro, Guren, and Yakushi Kabuto stepped forward from behind.

Only then did the Root members begin to take their oaths according to procedure!