Feudal Lord: Hiss! This plan is too brain-burning!

"Oh right! The technique Kyohiko used to repel Asuma just now, wasn't it some kind of Strength Enhancement Technique?"

Tsunade pondered for a moment, then sighed softly.

Kyohiko's mastery of Strength of a Hundred and Yin Seal techniques has already surpassed hers.

Just a few years ago, this child was only just beginning to show his talent; although he was extremely gifted, his abilities were limited to certain areas.

Unlike now.

There's almost no area that Kyohiko doesn't know; if I had to name one...

The only Ninjutsu technique that Kyohiko isn't good at is probably Fire Style.

She mostly saw Kyohiko Water Style and Lightning Style, and had also seen him Wind Style and Earth Style a few times. As for Fire Style, Tsunade didn't have a very deep impression of him.

but.

Tsunade wouldn't believe that Kyohiko couldn't even learn Fire Release Ninjutsu; it's more likely that—

The opponent has no need to learn Fire Release Ninjutsu.

Although Fire Style has immense destructive power, Kyohiko already has the more useful Lightning Style and Water Style, so he has no need for that thing.

"Sigh, I wonder when I'll be able to retire!"

Tsunade tapped the table and sighed listlessly.

Shizune couldn't help but say, "Lady Tsunade, everyone else wants to serve for a few more years, why are you the only one thinking about retiring Tenten? Have you paid off all your debts?"

"Hey, this is different!"

Tsunade, propped her head up with one hand, and continued to review the documents.

"The Old Man has his problems, but he also has his merits. He's been in office for a long time, mainly because there wasn't a successor, of course..."

"That Danzo guy deserves to die!"

Mentioning Danzo, Tsunade raised an eyebrow, her anger rising.

If she hadn't come back, Orochimaru might have been rushing headlong down the path of forbidden techniques like immortality and the Impure World Reincarnation. Even if he had returned, he might have lost a close friend.

Konoha Ninja Academy

The school quickly returned to calm after the chaos caused by the event.

but.

Inside the school, the noise persisted.

At least, that was true for Shisui Uchiha.

He held the book, wanting only to find a quiet corner, but alas...

"Shisui Uchiha, come and duel with me!"

A figure suddenly appeared in front of them.

A black-haired boy.

Shisui looked up and sighed silently.

This kind of trend is really bad!

but.

Ever since Might Duy and Might Guy became famous, a trend of challenging others to duels has emerged throughout Konoha, especially among this generation of kids.

It's fine if it's someone your own age.

Even those who are a few years older are so childish...

It's awful!

Shisui quietly looked at the other person, then continued reading.

I don't know swordsmanship.

"Nonsense! I remember that your Uchiha Clan is a family skilled in swordsmanship, and your Uchiha Style Kenjutsu is extremely strong!"

Gekko Hayate said with dissatisfaction, "You don't think I'm still young and are trying to fool me, do you?"

Shisui looked puzzled.

Small?

Who's younger?

He looked at himself, then at the other person, and fell into deep thought for a long time.

Besides the rumors about Might Guy, there are also some stories about Kakashi Hatake in the village.

At this moment, Shisui Uchiha finally understood how difficult Kakashi Hatake's situation had been back then.

"It's because I don't know how."

"Really? I don't believe it!"

Gekko Hayate rested his hand on the hilt of his sword, his expression serious. "Furthermore, why does someone who doesn't know how to use a sword carry one around? Let's have a duel, Shisui Uchiha!"

It seems I shouldn't carry conspicuous items like swords when I go out in the future.

Wrong!

We're already being watched; there's no point in not bringing it.

Shisui sighed.

Really...

What a predicament!

He looked very serious.

"After this duel, you can't come looking for me again. If you agree to this condition, I'll fight you."

"Very well, in the name of the Samurai!"

Gekko Hayate said solemnly.

Shisui's lips twitched slightly. This guy...

Okay!

He gripped the sword hilt and closed the book with his left hand.

"Then let's go."

Please advise!

Gekko Hayate also formed a Seal of Confrontation.

Shisui also returned the greeting solemnly.

Then, he drew his sword, his arm and blade flailing in the wind like willow branches, his hand forming a hand seal that resembled Clone Technique.

In an instant.

Before Gekko Hayate's eyes, six Shisui Uchiha appeared, and they all vanished from the spot in an instant.

His pupils contracted.

Is this the Dance of the Crescent Moon?

Wrong!

Wow, so fast!

He sensed a faint breeze and immediately slashed backward with his sword, simultaneously dispelling the Genjutsu. But when his vision returned, he saw only Shisui's sword held against his neck.

And he...

It merely blocked the opponent's Kunai.

You lost.

Shisui put away his Kunai and sword, then took out his book and continued reading.

Gekko Hayate was dejected for a moment, then, seeing Shisui leave, he immediately gritted his teeth and chased after it.

"Can I ask you for advice again in the future?"

"Didn't we agree on this before?"

That's untrustworthy!

Shisui frowned.

Gekko Hayate bowed deeply. "Please!"

Shisui paused for a moment, then asked, "Why do you insist on finding me?"

"Senior Kai said that if someone's talent isn't good enough, they should find someone with more talent to follow, so that they can at least get a top position. I think you are the most talented in the Ninja Academy."

Gekko Hayate truthfully stated.

Shisui Uchiha was stunned.

Then, he put away the book and became serious.

"But you're already very good... I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything by it. I meant that your swordsmanship is actually quite good. I was just using Genjutsu."

"The enemy won't rely solely on swordsmanship."

Gekko Hayate answered.

After a few seconds of silence, Shisui said, "May I ask you a question?"

"Of course, please ask."

The Gekko Hayate nodded in agreement.

To be honest...

At the Ninja Academy, not many people were willing to be friends with Shisui, and he himself understood why.

Uchiha.

This name is enough to deter most people.

Gekko Hayate was the first person to approach him and challenge him, and the other's persistence surprised and impressed him.

There's a problem with the Shisui channel.

Why do you work so hard?

Most people in the clan don't know about this issue, or don't even think about it, but these people at the school seem to be working very hard, and more and more people are joining the running army.

The person in front of me is one of the members.

Gekko Hayate remained silent for a few seconds.

"My mother was originally an excellent ninja, but in order to treat me, she permanently lost her ninja abilities..."

"I will take on her share and become an even better ninja!"

After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply.

Please!

Shisui paused for a few seconds, then nodded gently. "Okay, I agree."

"Really? Thank you so much!"

Gekko Hayate was overjoyed, and immediately gripped the hilt of his sword. "I will work even harder, and come back to learn from you again after I have made progress."

Then, he left quickly.

Gekko Hayate was a year older than him, and the two didn't have much interaction, but Shisui knew that the other had been quite weak before and had only recovered after being healed by Lady Tsunade and his Teacher.

Unexpectedly, there was such a hidden story behind the cure.

For my mother's sake...

It's really heavy!

But he did it for the survival of his family.

Shisui picked up the book, but lost all interest in reading it.

<The Essentials of Uchiha Assassination Techniques>.

"The essence of Genjutsu is deception."

How can loyalty gained through deception be guaranteed?

Only by winning over reliable allies, purging internal strife, and creating his own power can he truly save the family. But right now, what he needs to do is...

To solidify the resolve of the weak and wavering members of the family.

for example--

The despicable yet admirable Fugaku Uchiha.

He walked briskly toward his family.

Uchiha Clan Compound.

Shinji Uchiha walked towards his house's basement.

A moment later.

In the basement, under the dim light, shadows swirled around.

Xinzhi looked around.

At that moment, a voice rang out.

"Have you thought it through? Aren't you worried that I'm doing this for revenge?"

The shadows gathered and transformed into a human figure.

Shinji Uchiha said, "Back then, it was indeed the Uchiha Clan members who lacked foresight, and I was too young to have a say. But things are different now..."

"Our generation has suffered greatly from the persecution of Senju Tobirama and his disciples. If you step forward, we are sure to receive a great response!"

Shinji Uchiha kept his head down.

The shadowy figure laughed loudly.

"Very good. If the Uchiha had had more people like you back then, I would have already established my own ninja village, and even unified the Shinobi World. Why would I have needed to wait until now?"

"Of course, your power is beyond doubt. Now, it's time for you to return and unify the Shinobi World!"

Shinji Uchiha knelt down.

The shadowy figure nodded slightly. "Indeed, it's time."

What should I do?

"Wait a minute, I'll tell you what to do later. Ha, Konoha will pay the price for their foolishness."

"Yes!"

Kyoto.

The four of them used the Flying Thunder God to travel directly to a corner of this place.

"Shall we go directly to the Feudal Lord's Mansion?"

"Okay, you guys wait outside, I'll go see them by myself."

Kyohiko spoke, he vanished from the spot in an Body Flicker Technique.

The matter of Guardian Ninja still needs to be discussed with the Feudal Lord. Moreover, the relationship between Konoha and Kirigakure has been far from good lately, and he is also interested in seizing some overseas interests.

so.

Expansion is imperative!

Outside the door, the two guards were stunned for a moment when they saw Kyohiko, but they still gritted their teeth and tried to stop him.

"Are you Lord Kyohiko?"

"Yes, please go and inform them. I'm here to Guardian Ninja."

Kyohiko nodded.

The other party breathed a sigh of relief and immediately went inside to report, not daring to linger.

They knew Kyohiko.

The powerful Danzo was one of the strongest in the Shinobi World today, with few rivals.

Who would dare offend someone like that?

After they came out, the two immediately apologized. "We're sorry, we didn't mean to..."

"As guards, this is your duty, I understand. Thank you for informing me, I'll go in now."

Kyohiko nodded with a smile.

Then, he quickly walked inside.

The two guards exchanged a glance, quietly letting out a sigh of relief, then whispered, "This one is very different from Danzo."

"Indeed, if it were Danzo, I wouldn't have dared to stop him at all. Thank goodness Danzo is dead... Sigh, I wonder what the future holds!"

Guardian Ninja has both good and bad aspects.

No one can say for sure what Kyoto will be like in the future.

Inside the hall.

The Feudal Lord sat in his seat, waiting for Kyohiko to arrive.

Upon seeing the handsome young man quickly enter, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he immediately stood up from his seat.

"Kyohiko, you've finally arrived! I thought you'd forgotten about me!"

"Feudal Lord Excellency, Konoha has indeed been quite busy lately. We recently reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with Sunagakure, and plan to expand trade on both the ninja and commercial levels."

Kyohiko gave an oral report.

The Feudal Lord nodded repeatedly, smiling as he said, "I know, Tsunade has already reported this matter. Well done!"

Since Danzo's death, the cooperation between the Land of Fire and Konoha has become increasingly close, and the benefits have been piling up.

for example--

The story of the Land of Wind and Sunagakure.

Konoha gained benefits at the ninja level, while the nobles and merchants of the Land of Fire could send their subordinates to trade with Sunagakure, thus benefiting both sides.

Therefore, the nobles' views on Konoha have changed significantly, and the pressure on him has lessened considerably.

There's just one thing.

The matter of Guardian Ninja has been delayed for a long time.

He finished speaking with a smile and then steered the conversation to the Guardian Ninja.

"Kyohiko, how do you plan to organize the training for this Guardian Ninja?"

"Feudal Lord Excellency, a team cannot consist entirely of elites, and I hope you can understand that. Therefore, my idea is to have a few elites plus the majority of ordinary ninjas, who don't need to master too much technique or theory..."

Kyohiko spoke, he took out a scroll.

"Please take a look, Your Feudal Lord."

Konoha and the Land of Fire are nominally superior and subordinate, but in reality, they are more like partners. The two sides have always maintained this tacit understanding, which is why the Land of Fire and Konoha have always been strong.

I carefully read through his Feudal Lord.

A few seconds later, he fell into deep thought.

In Kyohiko's proposal, elite Guardian Ninja would protect the Feudal Lord, while ordinary Guardian Ninja would be trained by Samurai in Chakra refining, basic Ninjutsu, and the use of Ninja Tools.

If that's the case...

"Isn't that too much?"

The Feudal Lord looked at Kyohiko with some concern.

Having too many ninjas outside might not be a good thing for Konoha or the country.

"Look behind you."

Kyohiko reminded him.

The Feudal Lord nodded slightly, continued to open the scroll, and looked back. Then, a look of astonishment appeared on his face.

expansion?

He looked up at Kyohiko in surprise, then looked down again after a few seconds.

After a few minutes, the Feudal Lord finally finished reading the entire scroll.

He took a deep breath.

Kyohiko Yoshimine...

Not simple!

"The Guardian Ninja protect Kyoto and its people from attacks by wandering ninjas and bandits, while the ninjas themselves take on more orders from caravans and merchants."

Feudal Lord tapped his fingers lightly.

The largest number of Samurai were not from the Feudal Lord's Mansion, but from nobles and families, which means that most of the Guardian Ninja were subordinates of nobles and commoners.

The forces he commands come from the elite troops of the Fire Temple and Konoha.

For Konoha, this will also reduce a significant amount of revenue, but Konoha plans to expand its business, allocating a group of people to work as mercenary ninjas and to mine minerals...

Seems pretty good?

Hiss!

The Feudal Lord is a bit of a brain teaser.

The plan was good, but he couldn't immediately grasp its pros and cons and couldn't make up his mind.

At that moment, he finally understood the meaning of Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.

"Kyohiko is very smart, but he's also a real headache."

really.

Very clever, but also very troublesome!

Feudal Lord tapped his head.

Finally, he looked at the boy in front of him.

Are you confident?

"We can try it out first, promoting it in a small number of areas. It doesn't necessarily have to be rolled out nationwide immediately. If the results and feedback are good, then we can roll it out nationwide. However, you need to be careful that the majority of the Guardian Ninja's power still needs to be in your hands."

Kyohiko looked at the Feudal Lord.

Feudal Lord nodded.

He certainly understood this principle.

Gradually promote it...

The Feudal Lord pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Taking it one step at a time is indeed a mature approach. I think this plan is good. Go back and discuss it with the village. Once Tsunade and the others agree, submit the plan."

"Yes, and also, regarding hiring ninjas..."

"You can handle this as you see fit; I trust your abilities and judgment!"

Feudal Lord answered without hesitation.

Let the professionals handle the ninja matters!