The Daimyo Conference

The Senju Ancestral Home, inside the living room.

Kushina wore a long white headband with the words "Bride Training" written on it in large characters.

He was sitting at the coffee table, looking intently at Mito Uzumaki sitting opposite him.

"Listen carefully, Kushina. Bride Training is a compulsory course for every woman before marriage. Housework, cooking, etiquette, interpersonal skills, and family management are all very important aspects. In an ordinary family, it might not have much of an impact, but if a woman marries into a prominent family, her lack of ability will directly affect the man's future."

Mito Uzumaki remained seated upright, speaking in a serious tone.

"Yes!"

Kushina replied loudly.

"Although Eiji comes from a commoner family, his strength destined him Future become a renowned figure in the Shinobi World. If you want to follow behind someone of such high status, the hardships you need to endure will be far beyond what ordinary people can imagine. So Kushina, are you prepared?"

"A woman who gives her Full Power is a good woman! Don't worry, I'll take care of it!"

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The Senju Ancestral Home, inside the kitchen

"The kitchen is a female ninja's second battlefield. To conquer powerful men and to avoid embarrassing her husband in front of guests, excellent culinary skills are essential."

Mito Uzumaki was wearing an apron, Kushina was also wearing a pure white apron, standing in front of the counter.

"But Grandma, can I really beat Eiji in cooking?"

Despite being prepared, Kushina found it hard to imagine surpassing Eiji when faced with those radiant dishes.

Kushina often wondered if she was inferior to Eiji in every way.

"Kushina, sometimes deliciousness isn't just about taste. A wife's cooking, imbued with love, is the most touching secret. Just put your heart into it, and the door to culinary arts will naturally open for you!"

"I don't know what's going on, but it seems really impressive... Anyway, just give it your Full Power, right?"

After Kushina's busy work, a dish filled with her effort and love was finally ready, and she followed Eiji's example and put the lid on.

"I don't know what the outcome will be, but I really tried my best...!"

Looking at the still steaming lids around her, Kushina slightly lifted one, and a faint light leaked out from the crack!

"This, this could be...!?"

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The Senju Ancestral Home, the Arena in the backyard

Kushina, dressed in a kendo uniform and holding a wooden sword, stands facing Mito Uzumaki, who is dressed similarly.

"Huh? Does the bride have to learn this?"

Kushina was somewhat taken aback as she looked at the wooden sword in her hand.

"Because we are not only brides but also Ninja. If you just want to stand behind a man as a decorative object, that's fine, but if you want to be a man's asset, then you must possess great strength."

"It feels so exciting, but this is what I'm good at, after all, I'm Ninja. Anyway, here I come! Hahahaha--!"

Kushina was ignited, and she charged towards Mito Uzumaki with her wooden sword.

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Land of Fire Daimyo's Palace

Five important figures dressed in magnificent brocade robes sat together. They were Daimyo from the four kingdoms of Thunder, Earth, Wind, and Water, with the Fire Daimyo seated in the main seat.

The other four Daimyo took advantage of the Bride Training's training period to visit the Land of Fire, engaging in activities similar to holding large tea parties to foster friendships. This was especially important for bringing the nobles closer together.

However, in Imagawa Yoshiteru's view, they had clearly come with a purpose. A great war was imminent, and although conflicts between Village in different countries would not directly affect the relationship between Daimyo, it was still better to avoid suspicion at this time.

If the Ninja found out that they were fighting to the death down there, while the Daimyo were just having tea together, it would have a very bad influence.

They must have all heard about Ryuuzaki Eiji's exploits, and they all felt a sense of crisis, so they used this as an excuse to sound them out.

"It's been quite a while since we've all gotten together. Let me take advantage of the Bride Training and give you all a proper welcome."

Imagawa Yoshiteru tapped his folding fan in his palm with remarkable composure, while the other four Daimyo looked embarrassed, with the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning looking particularly grim.

After all, it was extremely disgraceful for the leader of their own Shinobi Village to cause trouble in the Land of Fire and be killed by a child.

Not only that, the wars between Shinobi Village were also a game of power between Daimyo. By allocating money to the Shinobi Village to help them win the war, the Daimyo, as the victor, could use this opportunity to get the defeated Daimyo to propose all sorts of things that would benefit him.

But this is only the surface; at a deeper level is the safety premium.

There is no war in the Land of Fire, so merchants dare to travel trade routes, farmers dare to cultivate the land, and nobles dare to spend money.

Meanwhile, the Shinobi Village in the Land of Lightning have suffered heavy losses, which will likely lead to more Rogue Ninja taking advantage of the situation.

Although Kumogakure seems to be planning to withdraw from this war, it's clear they were completely defeated by Ryuuzaki Eiji alone, so even if they make unreasonable demands now, there's not much to say.

"To entertain you all, I have recruited a large number of beautiful geishas from my own country. I am sure you will be delighted."

Imagawa Yoshiteru still talking to himself, the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning couldn't hold back any longer and interrupted him.

"Speaking of which, how exactly did you discover the talent of that boy from Konoha named Ryuuzaki Eiji— "

"Ah! You mean this? Oh, that's really embarrassing. Actually, I just happened to go to Konoha once, happened to watch a Ninja tournament, and happened to become friends with him, you know?"

After saying all this, Imagawa Yoshiteru felt instantly relieved. He had been holding back for a long time, wanting to show off in front of his relatives.

Now he even feels that the sentence isn't pretentious enough, and he should carefully consider the wording.

Upon hearing Imagawa Yoshiteru's words, the other four Daimyo had numerous black lines on their faces, but there was nothing they could do to retaliate.

"He'll Future Hiruzen Sarutobi as the Fourth Hokage, right? Since we're related, could you please reveal his true strength?"

The Daimyo of the Land of Water asked in an inquiring tone.

"Strength? Haven't you already heard about it from the rumors? Seeing it up close will make it clear. That boy's Future is absolutely bright. I even once suspected he would become the second God of Shinobi."

That's right, you'll understand once you witness his performance on site.

Because Eiji's performance left a deep impression on Imagawa Yoshiteru, he even spent money to buy intelligence so that he could understand the full picture of his battle with the Third Raikage.

All he could say was that if the intelligence was true, he was undoubtedly the strongest Shinobi World.

The scene fell silent for a moment.

"Since that's the case, why not take this opportunity to send my daughter to live in Konoha after the Bride Training?"

The Daimyo of the Land of Wind stroked his chin and spoke calmly.

For Daimyo, the one thing they have no shortage of is children, and sending daughters to maintain relationships is a common practice among nobles.

"Hey, your daughter wasn't born to your legal wife, was she? Although she's not illegitimate, I've heard her personality isn't very good."

The Daimyo of the Land of Earth joked.

"And what about you? Is your daughter good enough? I heard that the girl who came this time is quite shy. Can she really succeed in cultivation?"

The Daimyo of the Land of Wind rolled his eyes at him.

"What did you say! You want to fight?!"

The Daimyo of the Land of Earth was furious and ready to fight.

This is no ordinary mockery; if one cannot pass the Bride Training, it means that the Daimyo family's upbringing is inadequate, which is a very serious attack.

Only the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning remained silent; he knew his daughter's personality well.

From a young age, she couldn't get along with other girls from noble families. She spent all her time tinkering with Ninja costumes and weapons, and even said that she was only interested in the strongest man in the Shinobi World.

Despite having killed all the Village's saviors, he still showed great interest in the killer, earning him an extremely poor reputation within the community.

As he watched his relatives start arguing with each other, Imagawa Yoshiteru raised his eyebrows sharply.

These people usually look down on Ninja, saying that it's beneath a nobleman to marry Ninja, but they suddenly become shrewd when it comes to this kind of situation.

Are you kidding me? Your own daughter hasn't even gotten to that level with Eiji yet, and you're already thinking about giving her away?