Tsuchigumo Clan

"Lord Huo Feng, this..."

Adults may not know, but our clan's forbidden techniques were already sealed by order of the Fourth Mizukage and the Third Hokage.

This technique, let alone passing it on to you, sir, even within our own clan, requires the consent of both Shadows to be passed on to anyone.

The Fifth Mizukage just said that you are the daimyo's envoy and can represent Kirigakure, which means that someone has agreed.

"But in Konoha, without the Kage's permission, we absolutely cannot teach forbidden techniques to anyone."

En no Gyōja was taken aback by Feng's bluntness and forcefulness, but he quickly found a good reason to decline.

"I won't say it a third time, I need your forbidden techniques to aid my cultivation. Give them to me or not!"

Feng refused to back down. No matter what the other party chose, he was determined to have the Senjutsu technique today.

"But what about Konoha..."

"That's not something you need to worry about; I'll handle it."

"This..."

Yi Zhixingzhe was speechless for a moment. As En no Gyōja leader of the Tsuchigumo Clan, he should never compromise with outsiders and hand over the clan's forbidden techniques.

But the person before me is determined to obtain the forbidden technique, and he also has an extremely high status, representing both the daimyo Kirigakure.

He and his family are people you simply can't afford to offend.

"My lord, if the Tsuchigumo Clan is willing to hand over their clan's forbidden techniques..."

I hope that Your Excellency will lift the confinement of my clan and allow the Tsuchigumo Clan to return to Kirigakure or join the Lord Daimyo's ranks.

I wonder if this is related to what the adults just said about "paying a lot."

At this moment, Yaku Daibu, the son of En no Gyōja had been silent since meeting Feng, suddenly stepped forward and spoke.

"Big stride, you!?"

En no Gyōja never expected his son to intend to hand over the forbidden technique without his permission, and immediately tried to stop him.

but...

Could Feng really watch the Senjutsu he had almost obtained slip away?

"If you don't want to die, you'd better not speak again."

"Big step, right? First, tell me what this solitary confinement is all about. I knew about it before, but I didn't know the specifics."

He interrupted the other person, but did not immediately agree to lift the so-called confinement. Instead, he planned to find out the situation first.

After all, in many novels and movies from my past life, if the protagonist is an idiot and ignores everything to lift the so-called taboo, it will most likely bring some huge hidden danger to the world or unleash some hidden world-destroying BOSS.

"Yes, Lord Huo Feng."

This is a long story, it begins with the founding of Kirigakure..."

"Don't go on like that, keep it short."

"Uh... this is!"

Simply put, after witnessing the Sage Mode Senjutsu of Hashirama Senju Konoha, my ancestors began to study Natural Energy.

After decades of research, finally some progress was made during Third Shinobi World War.

Then, in order to enhance the family's reputation, the ancestors immediately used the forbidden technique they had just developed on the battlefields of the Water and Fire Country during the Third Shinobi World War without much experimentation.

As it turned out, the forbidden technique was indeed incredibly powerful, but aside from the caster, it completely failed to distinguish friend from foe among those around them.

Therefore, after the Ninja War ended, the Fourth Mizukage and the Third Hokage jointly issued a ban on our clan.

The forbidden technique is sealed away; it may not be used without the orders of the two Shadows.

Meanwhile, for the safety of the people, the Tsuchigumo Clan was relocated to Mount Katsuragi and was not allowed to leave without orders, especially not to enter towns.

Now, due to the ban imposed by the two Shadows on our clan from entering the town, the Tsuchigumo Clan has been trapped alone on Mount Katsuragi for many years, and can only rely on themselves for everything.

Not only are there shortages of supplies, but the constant influx of bandits due to the clan's forbidden techniques has caused immense suffering for our clan, resulting in a dwindling population. Currently, there are fewer than a handful of ninja left in our clan.

Father, if things continue like this, I'm afraid the clan won't last long and will disappear from the Ninja World.

Are we going to take all the hard work and dedication of our ancestors to their graves with us?!

That would be far better than our Tsuchigumo Clan teaching the forbidden technique to Lord Huo Feng before us.

Father, please take a look. Given this person's status and position, there is a high possibility that he can help our clan lift the ban.

"Of course, it would be even better if Huo Feng could persuade Kirigakure or the Daimyo to accept our clan."

He was supposed to be explaining to Xiang Feng why the Tsuchigumo Clan was imprisoned, but Yaku Daibu got excited as he spoke and also mentioned their clan's predicament and why he was willing to hand over the forbidden technique.

"Big stride..." As a father and the leader of the Tsuchigumo Clan, En no En no Gyōja never expected that his son would see and think so far ahead than he did. For a moment, he began to look at this son, whom he had previously looked down upon, with new respect.

"That's it? Wait, let me confirm."

Your clan's forbidden techniques are incredibly powerful, but are they as powerful as the Tailed Beast Ball?

Also, in the Mount Katsuragi where you are imprisoned, are there any legends or strange tales, saying that a demon king or monster or other extraordinary things are sealed in the mountains?"

Upon hearing Yaku Daibu's words, Feng found them utterly laughable and couldn't help but ask further questions.

Did the ban on film screenings in just two villages really ruin them?

Damn it, this is common sense in the Ninja World. A Kage is lower in status than a Daimyo. Why don't you just go and join a Daimyo?

For a daimyo without real power, which daimyo would refuse to accept a ninja clan with considerable strength?

Mizukage? Hokage? Ha, given the current tacitly accepted dog-shit rules in the Ninja World, they probably won't even dare to fart.

"This... our clan's forbidden technique ' Heavenly Raging Hair ' is still slightly inferior to the Tailed Beast Ball."

As for the legends and strange tales you mentioned, sir, I have never heard of such things on Mount Katsuragi.

Perhaps I am too young and ignorant.

However, my father has lived in Mount Katsuragi for decades, so perhaps he knows something."

Yaku Daibu's thought, Yi Dabu immediately answered Feng's question.

"Lord Huo Feng, I've never heard of it either. There shouldn't be anything like what you're talking about on Mount Katsuragi."

The En no Gyōja quickly followed up with a reply.

"Oh, alright, since there isn't one, then it'll be simple."

"Yaku Daibu, I remember the Fifth Mizukage just said that you are currently the inheritor of the Tsuchigumo Forbidden Art, right?"

"Yes, sir."

"Alright then, Yaku Daibu the Tsuchigumo Clan, obey my command."

As the envoy of the Daimyo of the Land of Water, I hereby formally inform you and your Tsuchigumo Clan.

Effective immediately, the ban on the Tsuchigumo Clan is lifted, and the entire clan will be relocated to the capital of the Land of Water and brought under the lord's control.

Furthermore, the position of leader of the Tsuchigumo Clan was assumed by Yaku Daibu, Yaku Daibu also joined the Daimyo's Guardian Ninja team to work with the Guardian Ninja leader, Huo Feng, on researching the forbidden technique ' Heavenly Raging Hair '!

Once it was confirmed that there was no problem at Mount Katsuragi, Na Feng was no longer afraid and immediately agreed to the subordinate's request to take Yaku Daibu.

"By the way, I'll have the daimyo issue a formal edict later. Do you want to keep it yourselves, or do you need it delivered to your clans, or do you want me to deliver it to Konoha?"

"Um... sir, what you just said, will the Lord Daimyo agree?"

Upon hearing Feng's words, Yaku Daibu and Yi En no Gyōja trembled with some doubt.

They simply couldn't believe that the ban that had bound their family for years could be lifted so easily with just a few words.

unless...!?

Huo Feng Feng's power far exceeds imagination. The daimyo will indeed issue a formal decree to their Tsuchigumo Clan, just as the other party said.

Feng seemed to have discerned their thoughts and immediately replied:

"Ah, I understand. You all wait here for a moment."

Izumi, go find the daimyo and, as I just said, have him issue a formal edict to these two.